Senate moves to inaugurate new leaders in January plan
Edward W. Pickard reports Congress backs a constitutional amendment setting the President and Vice President to take office the third Monday in January and the new Congress to begin the first Monday in January. The piece outlines debate on intervention in Europe and funding fights over rivers and harbors amid a French occupation of Ruhr Germany.
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German French clash in Ruhr widens as Britain hovers
The article reports rising French resolve to shape Ruhr affairs despite German opposition. France asks Britain to cooperate or withdraw from the Rhine. British plans waver over full troop withdrawal, fearing a French backed buffer state. General Godley warns of unsafe British use in Rhine clashes and possible transfer of French troops across the zone.
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British leaders oppose French policy over reparations and Ruhr
Prime Minister Bonar Law warned troops could be recalled at any hour and warned of a likely rupture with the entente. He cited London Paris talks as doomed, saying France pursued money and aimed to seize the Ruhr to appease public opinion. Curzon agreed the French policy was unsound, noting America’s strong views.
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Turmoil and cautious optimism in Lausanne peace talks
Urkebey declares port closures at Smyrna and Ismid irrevocable with mines in harbors. Warships await orders to depart as Constantinople stays hopeful for an immediate peace agreement. Turkey mobilizes, Adrianople urges evacuations, while Mustapha Kemal and Ismet Pasha may influence the National assembly. The British and French concessions hint a treaty signing may come soon.
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UK US Senate Passes British Debt Funding Bill
The United States Senate approved a British debt funding bill on Friday after days of debate. The action supports financing arrangements tied to UK government debt and signals bipartisan backing for the measure.
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Senate adopts Walsh resolution on veterans bureau waste
A Senate motion by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts adopts a resolution charging waste and mismanagement in the veterans bureau and tasks the 1921 special committee to report on a new inquiry. Col. Forbes resigns and is in Europe. possible successors include Col. George E Sjams or Dr. L B Rogers.
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Mrs Mae Ellen Nolan Sworn to Succeed Late Husband in House
San Francisco resident Mrs Mae Ellen Nolan was sworn in last Monday to succeed her late husband Congressman John I Nolan. She becomes the third woman in the current house and the sole woman member-elect for the next congress.
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Mussolini Orders Mason Severs Ties with Fascists
In Rome the Fascist council presided by Premier Mussolini declares a man cannot be both Fascist and Mason. Masons in Italy are political, and Fascists reject any rival political power. Italian Masons are described as internationalist. Count Palermi heads the Scottish Rite in Italy and calls on members to obey the Fascist order for the country’s good.
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Cold Wave Grips Nation Disrupts Northwest Trains
A nationwide deep cold snap last week brought Subhera temperatures and icy gales. Train services in the northwest suffered prolonged disruption as the severe weather paralyzed schedules and operations.
Swedish youth claims world’s strongest man title
Ricardo Nelson, a two month resident of Sweden in Boston, boasts the world’s strongest man claim. In a photo he sits with an inch and a half rope attached to a block, a rope rated at 4,400 pounds, which he breaks with ease by bearing upon it.
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Boy 13 Admits Killing Playmate After Card Game Dispute
After an all night search police arrest Robert Rutkowski thirteen of Hillside suburb of Chicago on a charge of shooting Walter Melowitz also thirteen in Walter's home during a dispute over a card game. Robert says he only meant to scare Walter and the gun went off unintentionally.
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