Bonus bill sparks Senate clash over soldier pay
Senate debate on the adjusted compensation bill pits supporters led by Senator McCumber of North Dakota against opponents led by Senator Borah of Idaho. Borah warns of $4.5 billion cost and cautions against new expenditures while McCumber insists veterans deserve fair postwar pay for European service as other workers profited.
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McCumber
North Dakota
Nator
William E. Borah
Idaho
Borah
United States
Congress
Erin McCumber
Senate Finance Nottee
Common Office
Europe
Local disarmament urged by church and police
A Baptist minister argues disarmament should focus on local action and personal arms reduction. He cites a cycle where police, thugs, owners, and youths all carry guns, urging churches to lead a crusade against firearm use and sales amid rising shootings and crime reports.
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Baptist Record
Pella
Iowa
Eoer
Why not ban all guns to save children
A speaker laments gun violence and urges a constitutional amendment to prohibit manufacture and sale of firearms to all private individuals and entities. The rhetoric targets weapon makers, tavernkeepers, brewers, distillers, and toy pistols as part of a broad prohibition stance.
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United States of America
How Germany Built Paper Money Credits Abroad
The Times Picayune analyzes how Germany, bankrupt and printing vast amounts of money, created credits in America and neutral lands worth about 300 million dollars. It claims German paper marks and bonds circulated via speculative buying, with the government retaining exchange titles and using proceeds to meet needs as Allied pressure rose.
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Germany
Mat
America
Uncle Sam
Spain
Holland
Mark
John Law
Altough
Times Picayune
Reed Addresses Missouri Legislature on War Peace Trade
Senator A Reed spoke to Missouri's joint legislature urging nonpolitical approaches on national issues. He urged peace with Germany and resuming trade with Russia, criticized Russia's Soviet government, and noted U S policy. The press commentary warned against European war contagion and urged America to stay independent and pacifist.
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Jeferson City
A. Reed
Reed
Germany
Russia
Mughes
United States
Lloyd
Missouri
League of Nations
Chile
la Ilustracion Espanola Y Americana
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Puyrredon
League Assembly
League
America
Europe
Disabled Veterans Organize for National Body in Detroit
In Detroit on June 27 the Disabled American Veterans of the World War moves toward a permanent national organization with Judge Robert S. Marks as temporary president. Delegates from across the United States convene to shape the new body while urging Congress to pass adequate relief measures. The report also notes the Giants’ improving stance at the Polo Grounds despite recent setbacks.
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Detroit
Mich
Robert S. Marks
Cincinnati
United States
Congress
Curzon Critiques Paris Peace League Rush
In a Lords speech Lord Curzon argues the Paris alliance rush to establish the League of Nations was a policy mistake. He says delaying questions until postwar peace talks would have yielded better results and criticizes Americans who oppose the League as failing to see salvation in it. Democratic senators facing reaction are noted.
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House of Lords
Wilson
Paris
League of Nations
Oley
League of “Nations
DePuy Constable Proposes Standing Vote for Ballots
The DePuy Constable seeks re election and favors casting ballots by standing vote as election day crowds roam. Local Rye Straw road issues spark talk of relocating town or repairing the road. Rabbit Maranville shines in Pirates form after Braves to Pirates switch. Philadelphia teams face cellar chances yet show home run power with the Phillies leading the National League and Athletics trailing in the American.
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Depuy
Rye Straw
Philadelphia
Phil
Athletics
Pitcher Mogridge Surpasses Yankees Staff in Wins
Pitcher Mogridge, traded to Washington by the Yankees, shows a better pitching record than any hurler on the Yankees staff indicating his strong form after the deal.
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Mogridge
Washington
Yankees
Yanks
City Drug and Elks Postponed Game Wet Grounds
June 25 report shows City Drug and Elks unable to play at West Monroe or City Park due to waterlogged fields. Scores list City Drug BBC 5 with various entries. several games canceled or moved. A meeting of officers and team managers set for Thursday at 7 45 p m at Spaughs Barber Shop to appoint sponsor captains and lead city cleanup efforts.
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City Drug
The
Elks
West Monroe
City Park
City Drug Bbc
Ctcdey Wi
Bn ’ Shgetel
Lawreview and
Clark
Elks, Marks and Thomas
O. P. Slack
Rotary
C. C Bell
Pet Sc
NOR Epri Oes
Dieaecs Ontonnsth
Sis Sia
Sitet
SOO Trocrir
Pee Serterelee
Monrbde Hardware
Spaugh
Shaughnessy
Training Camp at Camp Jackson Dates Set
The Citizen's Military Training Camp will be held at Camp Jackson in Columbia DC from July 17 to August 18, providing instruction and drills for enrollees during the summer period.
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Citizen’s
Camp Jackson
Columbia, D. C
Government program offers month long outing for young men
The plan invites men aged 16 to 85 who are physically fit and of good character to apply for a government sponsored month long outing. Information and application forms are available at the Victory Medal Office in the Custom House New Orleans or by writing to the commanding general.
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Custom House
New Orleans
Bond's Liver Pills Ad Promotes Health Claim
Advertisement urges readers not to take calomel unless directed by a physician and promotes Bond's Liver Pills as better for biliousness, constipation, dizziness, headaches, or malaria. Claims one pill at bedtime for adults and notes AH druggists sell for 25 cents with no substitutes.
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Bond
Candidates Sought for 4th Corps Training at Fort McPherson
The Army urges applications from qualified individuals in the fourth corps area Fort McPherson Georgia. Submit soon as space for the area is limited. Training incurs no cost to the candidate.
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Eral
4Th Corps
Fort McPherson
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