Washington Briefs Preview Week of War Debates
Washington coverage outlines a busy week for Congress with action planned on the emergency tariff and budget bills, the Knox peace resolution display, and reparations questions. Senate debates include LaFollette’s resolution on President Harding’s representation, naval and army appropriations, disarmament, and possible criticism of administration policy. House schedules include miscellaneous business, the deficiency bill, and turf legislation with continued committee work on farmer relief and grain futures.
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Bank shortage triggers arrest warrants in Arcola area
Warrants issued for John Quirk cashier and his father M T Quirk vice president of Arcola State Bank after a state bank examiner reported a $400 000 shortage. The case stems from a felonious bank burglary in Arcola Til near here as of May 16. Rome Italy reports General elections for Parliament held with unclear national result amid celebrations in Rome for a constitutionalist triumph. French cooking commentary laments decline of pastry craft and suggests traditional techniques fading amid modern trends.
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New Medical Center Planned for New York City
New York City will host a joint Columbia University and Presbyterian Hospital medical center. A total of 1.3 million dollars in gifts has been announced to fund modern buildings shared by the Columbia medical school and hospital. The facility will recruit professionals from the Columbia campus and operate on a common site.
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Irish leaders ready to discuss peace with Lloyd George
Dublin reports Premier Lloyd George offers to meet Eamonn DeValera without conditions and DeValera signals readiness for conference. Mary Leland, Irish Republic rep in America, says the Irish will name peace terms when meeting British representatives. Boland notes DeValera in touch with cabinet and confident of peasant support.
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Use Force With Germany Says Millerand
President Millerand declared France must compel Germany to accept responsibility for the war. He spoke at a Lille banquet with King Albert of Belgium, urging justice for the suffering of Lille and northern France, and warning that peace requires Germany’s acceptance of blame. He contrasted French and Allied aims with German imperialism, stressing liberty and fraternity as the path to peaceful progress. King Albert echoed Franco-Belgian sympathy and friendship. Meanwhile in Washington, civilian navy wage revisions were planned to align with industrial scales, with boards in naval districts to report by June 1, potentially affecting pay based on new schedules.
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Nomination of North Dakota aero revenue collector named
Washington May 16 reports nominate Gunder Olson for the district of North Dakota as collector of aero revenue. Olson could not be reached in Grafton. Rumor also linked Jud LaMoure of Pembina to be named customs collector at Pembina. Olson is a Republican national committeeman for North Dakota, succeeding W E Byerly appointed by Wilson.
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O Brien Executed in Cork Barracks
Daniel Brien of Knockandhans Liscarro Cork was tried by drumhead court martial Saturday and executed in the Cork detention barracks at 1 o'clock this morning. He met death bravely, saying I have no defense. A priest attended him and women nearby offered prayers during the execution.
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Three Officials Ambushed and Shot in Ballyeirn
In Ballyeirn near Gort, May 16, three government officers and the wife of one were shot while traveling in a motor car. District Inspector Blake, Cairn Cornwallia, and Lieutenant McCreery of the Seventeenth Lancers were attacked by about forty men. Military and police reinforcements came under fire. one constable was seriously wounded.
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Army size set at 176000 by Senate panel
Washington May 1 A senate military affairs sub committee decided on an army of 176000 men for the army appropriation bill The measure defies a house provision for 169000 and raises the fund to 339859000 compared with 320765000 in the house and 246000000 in the vetoed bill Milwaukee May 16 Charles Jers Aeealer and other officials faced the reform school inquiry in Milwaukee and Green Bay May 18 a robbery case yielded 1200 in cash The Chilean loan payment was ordered in full in the United States with Senor Oyarsun replacing Daniel Martinez and Carlos Silva Cruz resigning as minister of war The next Congress session will focus on labor finance industry and reconstruction
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Baseball National League standings fragment
The fragment lists teams and players with incomplete scores and lineups for the National League. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, and other clubs appear with partial tallies and player names such as Hamilton Schmidt Causey Pesere Louie Milius Clnginnadd and Wingo Tensy Ryan Sovde Boron Oex Jane Nell O Varrell McQuillan, indicating a historical box score snippet.
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Reversed ruling on par collection by Atlanta Reserve Bank
The Supreme Court voided Georgia court decrees allowing the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to compel par collection of nonmember bank checks. The decision limits forced collections via nonmember banks and correlates with the broader 1923 challenge to the Federal Reserve Act.
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National Federation Of Women's Clubs Open Meet Tomorrow
Women from all parts of Iowa arrive for the biennial convention of the National Federation of Women's Clubs opening tomorrow in Diston. Mrs. Thorsis G. Winter of Minnesota will speak Thursday evening. Kinnan nominated for 61st assistant commissioner of patents in Washington.
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Attack at Cork Prison Sparks Night Barrage
A midnight assault on Cork prison involved attempts to snipe guards, with guards replying with machine gun fire and flares. A company of soldiers was sent from the barracks, and the attackers were dispersed. It marks the third attack on the jail in two months.
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Government is Poor Business Head in French Parliament
Paris reports charges that the French government mismanaged state assets including the railways post office and telegraph system and a gasoline monopoly. Budgets show 1821 rail deficit of about 59.48 million dollars and poste telegraph deficits around 44.8 million. Government gas monopoly costs about 1.153 million monthly. Eight months of wartime stock valued at roughly 150 million dollars. Public works criticizes wartime job cuts and wartime bonuses retained by veterans. Newbury visits Harding in Washington as Michigan Senator seeks diplomatic post for Fenton McCreery of Flint.
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Arrests Mount In Minot Car Theft Probe
Minot authorities say more arrests are expected as they crack an alleged gang of automobile thieves. A.B. England, arrested at Valley City, is tied to E.L. Brenvyck, the police say mastermind. England posted bail. Toney Munz, a Minot taxi driver, faces grand larceny charges and is held on $1,000 bond. Detectives recovered a Cadillac owned by Riley Smith of Omaha and an abandoned Buick, plus wheels and tires stolen in prior thefts.
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Alleged peeping tom arrested in Dévils Lake
Dévils Lake Minnesota May 16 police arrested two men after a report of a peeping Tom along a dance street. One man was released when a witness could not identify him, the other remained in custody on suspicion pending further inquiry.
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Freezing Saves Trouble in English Colliery
An English mine used a freezing system to stabilize quicksand 80 feet deep in a shaft. A circular ring of holes and circulating brine froze the sand, creating a hard ice wall that protected workers while the center sand was removed. London reports 350,000 British workers faced wage cuts last month, with 60,000 affected by decreases and 110,000 receiving raises. Retail prices fell eight points as food costs declined, per the ministry of labor.
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Townley Fails to Satisfy Audience in Loyalty Question
In Herrington Kansas on May 16 a Kansas mother who lost a son in World War I questioned Arthur Townley’s loyalty during a debate with William Langer. Townley dodged the question, insisting the Nonpartisan League would elect its leaders from within. He recounted his Minnesota treason conviction, claiming a frame-up by grain gamblers and the state’s witnesses. Langer accused Townley of avoiding the stand and questioned his associations with radicals. The event drew 300 anti league supporters and frequent heckling.
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