Nations discuss a world disarmament conference plan
League officials report many conferences may grow from preliminary plans with Japan and Italy backing a single conference. The United States could participate in a preparatory commission without commitment, adding moral force to disarmament efforts while Europe sees armaments as political fear. The Soviet envoy in Italy signals cooperation for world peace.
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Japan
Italy
League
Traffc
Washington
United States
America
Europe
Russia
Big appropriation bill for treasury dept is reported
The treasury bill emerges with an internal revenue total of 45 807 000 a decrease from last year and 1 000 000 below the budget. Other items include farm loan bureau 453 000 engraving and printing 7 767 000 secret service 485 000 health service 9 315 000 with various increases and decreases. The disarmament conference invitation from the League of Nations is noted with plans to study land sea and air armaments and needs a large technical staff.
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League of Nations Council
Geneva
Berne
Galeston
Coolidge
Kelley
Department
Coast Guard, Customs and Prohibition Services
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Federal Farm Loan Bureau
Bureau of Engraving and Printings
Secret Service
Health Service
Mitchell Defiant Colonel Faces Army Court Martial Verdict
Colonel William Mitchell is found guilty of insubordination by an army court martial and suspended from service for five years. The decision, criticized as lenient, is sent to Secretary of War and President Coolidge for review. Mitchell, seen with a defiant smile, may testify on Monday and could resign if suspension stands.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Secretary of War
War and Navy Departments
National Defense
Aeronautics
Mitchell
Army
Air Service
Leonard
Shenandoah
Army Colonel Faces Retirement Rules and Possible Resignation
Through his counsel Representative Reid states the fight will not be halted by a court verdict. Colonel Mitchell has 28 years of army service and can apply for voluntary retirement after 30 years. At 40 years active service retirement is required by some, and involuntary retirement at 62 or automatic at 64 follows law. The legal authority for a president to deny resignations in peace is debated despite customs.
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Air Service
Reid
Mitchell
Mitchell hints at Wisconsin political bid against Lenroot
The article notes Colonel Mitchell may run for office in Wisconsin next year, possibly challenging Senator Lenroot who seeks re election. It recalls Mitchells trial starting October 8 over charges published last September and links opposition to national defense to pre war days of 1915.
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Mitchell
Wisconsin
Senate
Lenroot
Prohibition Row Stirred Over Alcohol Tax Vote
The Ways and Means Committee amendment was approved requiring confiscated alcohol entering the country to be taxed when sold by the government. A new tax of one tenth of one cent per gallon on cereal beverages was accepted as treasury department aid to curb high powered beer sales.
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Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
New Invention Delivers Superior Oil Lamp Light
A government tested oil lamp by K. W. Johnson of Chicago promises brighter white light than gas or electricity with no odor smoke or noise. The ad offers a 10 day free trial plus a free lamp to the first local helper and hints at earning $250 to $500 monthly by taking agency with no prior experience or money.
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U. S
K. W. Johnson
Lake St
Chicago
Senate Battle Over World Court Begun In Earnest
Senator Borah leads a spirited debate on ratifying the World Court protocol. He argues adherence does not bind the United States or join the League of Nations nor compel enforcement of judgments. He warns that the court rests on its own statute separate from Versailles and the League Covenant.
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Senate
Borah
Walsh
League of Nations
United States
Montana
League
Court
Versailles
Inglis Favors Prolongation of the Coal Strike
Governor Pinchot named committee prepares to urge miners and operators to resume negotiations next Wednesday for a settlement after their contract expired last August. Miners seek higher wages and the check off.
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Pinchot
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs a purified calomel tablet to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe or tonsillitis One or two Calotabs at bed time with water cleanse the system without nausea or affecting meals Next morning the cold vanishes you feel fine and hungry Eat what you please Get a family package with directions for 35 cents at a drug store
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