Constantine Refuses Abdication Plea For Greek Throne Return
Geneva era dispatch reports ex king Constantine will not relinquish his claim to the Greek throne. Austrian and British pressure cited while Greek public opinion tilts toward reinstating Constantine, with fear of revolution if abdication occurs. Dialogue notes possible audience in his favor but plans hinge on political maneuvers in Athens and London.
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Lucerne
Switzerland
Associated Press
Constantine
George
Giorgios Streit
Constanting
Greece
Strelt
U S Treasury reports 24 billion wartime net outlay
Washington reports the net vent of the war to the American government fixed at 24,016,000,006. Secretary Houston said the figure reflects adjusted war expenditures from April to June and excludes non war outlays. Total government spending in the period reached 35,820,812,895 with 16,075,844,007 raised from taxes and other revenues.
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Houston
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Ardmore Woman Clara Smith Charged in Hamon Death
Ardmore Oklahoma police report Clara Burton Smith, sought in the death of Jake L Hamon, republican national committeeman, in Oklahoma, now charged with murder after an assault to kill. Proposals to surrender to Ardmore for court action were to be submitted to her via her father in the Mexican village near Juarez.
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EL Paso
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Britain Deflects Ireland Inquiry Visits Amid Anti-British Criticism
Washington dispatches report Britain refused to visa members of a special Ireland inquiry committee to visit Great Britain. In London Bonar Law urged expediency, while Miss Mary MacSwiney accused Britain of stifling democracy and miseducating Ireland as the Irish question hearings resume in Washington.
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England
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Special Message on Peace Commission Costs Revealed
President Wilson transmitted to the Senate a full accounting of American peace commission expenses abroad totaling 1 651 102.00 from December 4, 1919, to December 4, 1920, with reimbursements and deductions reducing outlays to 52087. Various missions to Russia Germany and Armenia cost 259,726, and salaries ranged up to 200,871 plus travel, subsistence, rents, and autos. Congress shifts to meat packing regulation debate as House and Senate prepare action on relief and farm loan measures.
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Armenia
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Nebraska
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Agriculture Committee
War Finance Corporation
Gas rate reopens dispute at La Crosse rail panel
The railroad commission reopened the La Crosse gas rate case to determine if a higher rate authorized last September was correct. It seeks why the company paid $29 more annually for coal and why the rate should not be reduced. City counsel Oscar Swennes and expert Burn Clifford appeared for the city, while G. A. Barrington represented the gas company. The commission expects a decision within weeks.
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la’ Crosse
Railroad Commission
Luvin
Oscar Swennes
Burn Ciliford
Tor
G. A. Barrington
Willis Named to Finish Harding Term in Senate
Governor Gox proposed Senator-elect Frank L Willis to fill the unexpired term of President Harding. President-elect Maffing offered support while urging swift confirmation and bi partisan cooperation in Columbus.
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Harding
Columbus
Ohio
Gox
Maffing
Frank Lwillis
Senate
Plan Election In Fiume To Form Civil Government
The Italian government and Captain Gabrielle d Annunzio reach agreement to hold a general election in Fiume for forming a civil government. The move would replace the current military administration with a civilian regime.
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Thalisn
Gabrielle D'Annunzio
Sala
Captain in U S Army Admits He Is German Spy
New York report says Captain Hans Willett of Company J, 8th U S infantry, is held on Castle Williams awaiting army action after allegedly confessing to police he was a German spy. He reportedly deserted with 36000 in company funds, claiming he and 299 other cadets trained in Germany were sent to infiltrate the U S Army.
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Hans Willett
John A. Williams
Eighth United States Infantry
Castle William
Governor's Island
Hugh J. Hannigan
Willett
Germany
United States Army
France
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Allies Unresolved on Disposition of German Cables
Washington reports that technical recommendations from delegates of five allied powers at the preliminary international communications conference remain unresolved. Proposals include free intercontinental cables, an international electrical communications council, and a joint agreement to avoid exclusive landing or radio rights that could curb global communications development.
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All Nations
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America
Austria
Italy
Electrical Communications Council
France
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United States
Fight Over Power Use in National Parks Sparks Senate Debate
Washington reports a brewing clash in Congress over hydroelectric use in protected lands. Senator Widshde, Democrat of Montana, proposes a bill to dam the Yellowstone River and raise water levels inside Yellowstone National Park for power. Senator Jopes seeks to bar water power or irrigation projects in parks and monuments. Rep. Esh, Republican of Wisconsin, offers a sister bill. Both aim to amend the water power act with Interior Department backing.
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A Mile of Smiles at Winter Carnival in La Crosse
The Mardi Gras style Winter Sports Carnival at La Crosse next January promises dancing singing and laughter. The event aims to unite people revive boy and girl spirit and cement friendships that have lasted years, flowing like the Mississippi southward.
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Acade
Mississippi
City debates north side union station plan and costs
John E. McConnell addresses Kiwanis Club on Tuesday arguing the north side site for a Milwaukee Union Station would require closing three streets or building viaducts at Rose Street and faces high expense. He says railroads resist cooperation and favor the south side despite arguments for convenience and future growth.
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Crops on reclamation lands worth more than cost
Washington reports that in 1919 the value of crops on government reclamation lands exceeded project costs by 25 million dollars. The crops were just about twice the average yield of unirrigated humid lands. The project scope covers 2,648,000 acres to be irrigated by federal water.
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Rhe Reclamation ‘Service
Compasses Broken Open For Alcohol Contained
Navy reports many repairs to navigational compasses due to their being broken open for the alcohol they contained. Rest. Admiral J A Hooge werft, superintendent of the naval ob Jems, submitted the annual report to Secretary Daniels and made it public.
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J A. Hoogewerft
Naval
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League Debates Canadian Delegate and Disarmament Plan
A Canadian delegate argued that technical league bodies would bypass the assembly by placing control outside European hands. Australian and French representatives challenged these goals while calls for broader non member participation and consultative powers were debated. The session adjourned until Thursday to study divergent views and seek consensus.
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Dulsgate
Pridtjof Nansen
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Nate Jsen
Iife
Gabriel Hanotaux
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Switzerland
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League
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Republicans Plan Tariff Revision In Washington
In Washington Republicans propose a tariff revision to be examined by the House Ways and Means Committee. The plan, set to begin during the current inauguration period, hinges on committee action Wednesday after a conference.
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Ways and Means
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