Genoa Conference Strain as Russia Pressures Allies
France threatens independent action against Germany over reparations as Lloyd George and British delegates push for results at Genoa. Paris objects to a joint signatory meeting, while Russia bargains with powers and Berlin hints at resumed diplomacy. Irish fighting spikes in Mullingar as Dail Eireann convenes amid pro treaty tensions.
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de Valera
England
Russia Rejects Soviet Recognition in Ultimatum at Conference
The terms demand recognition of the Soviet government with daunting conditions on debts and property, plus a five year moratorium on debts and fifty percent writedown on others. Britain France and Poland clash over policy as tensions rise and threats of broader conflict loom.
Premier Poincare Remarks at Bar le Duc
Premier Poincare spoke at Bar le Duc asserting that Esance will act if necessary to uphold policy and respond to current threats. The address emphasized national unity and readiness amid evolving European tensions.
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Poincare
Bar-le-Duc
Esance
Grant’s Birth Centenary Observed Across The Nation
The hundredth anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant’s birth was marked in Point Pleasant Ohio and nationwide. President Harding led a large party to the birthplace house, spoke by radio, while Washington paused government business for the Grant memorial dedication in the Botanic Gardens, with Vice President Coolidge and Secretary Weeks delivering addresses. Princess Cantacuzene and Princess Ida Cantacuzene unveiled the memorial, which nears completion after fifteen years.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Coolidge
Weeks
Cantacuzene
Ida Canthicuezene
General Grant
China Faces Major Civil War Followed by Mediation Appeal
Tees President Hsu Shih Chang appeals to generals Chang Tso- Lin and Wu Pei-Fei to withdraw from near Peking and Chihli province. Premier requests provincial governors appoint commissioners to curb the armies. Allied powers deploy ships and reinforce the American legation guard in Peking as mediation efforts begin.
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Tees
Hsu Shih Chang
China
Chang Tso- Lin
Wu Pei-Fei
Peking
Chihli
Chinese
Senate Debates New Soldiers Bonus Bill Amid Veto Doubt
Senator Wat n voices futility in pursuing house soldiers bonus as President would veto. Senate finance panel begins work on a McCumber bill with an estimated outlay next year of 10 billion versus 8 billion in the house bill. American Legion representatives were consulted but favor the house measure.
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Harding
Senate Finance Committee
McCumber
Treasury Department
Treason Trials Open in Charles Town West Virginia Coal War
In 1921 a West Virginia coal field conflict yields treason charges against nine miners union officials and members. District 17 leaders Prink Keeney and Frank Mooney top the list with 54 others accused of treason and many of murder and conspiracy. Some remain at large or have venue changes. indictments held for separate trials. William Blizzard, called general of the march against Logan, is chosen as the first defendant.
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Chanewe
William Blizzard
Logan
Plan to settle coal surfage aims to curb strikes
RESIDENT BLARDING is drafting a plan to settle the coal surfage and prevent future strikes to stabilize the industry. The scheme reportedly excludes federal supervision and would create a standing commission empowered to handle wage issues and other disputes as they arise.
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Blarding
Farm Bureau backs limited aid to merchant marine
The American Farm Bureau federation approves temporary federal aid to build the U S merchant marine as a naval and trade asset while opposing long term subsidies. It suggests subsidies be flexible and tied to training uses and self sustainability as rates clash with Lamport Holt in a rate war.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Harding
High Seas
Lamport & Holt Line
Great Britain
South America
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Shipping Board
Lamport & Holt
Mrs Coolidge Promotes Good Housekeeping Week
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge wife of the Vice President attends Celebrate good housekeeping week showing she still makes dainties enjoyed by the Vice President and family.
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Calvin Coolidge
United States
Mrs Jules Bache Hosts Paris Dinner With Gems Worth 85 Million
Mrs Jules Bache a leading American hostess in Paris recently held a dinner where feminine guests wore jewelry valued at more than 85 million. She is noted as a premier host in society circles in New York Newport and Washington.
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Jules Bache
Paris
Men Shave Eyebrows Create New Facial Fads
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a craze where men shave eyebrows toward the center to form a “Charley Chaplin eyebrow.” The look features two tufts above each eye and a centered lip tuft, with some adherents omitting the mustache and appearing clean shaven otherwise.
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Charley Chaplin
Fifth Avenue
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Red lamp signals ladies to dance in halls
A new small red electric lamp signals when a lady wishes to be asked to dance in a ballroom. Reportedly a great success, the device has reduced wallflowers as patrons respond to the cue and crowds of dancers increase.
Berlin Tenants Hold Ground Over Planned Move
Berlin tenants refuse to vacate the Palais site despite a U S bank offer for alternate housing. They aim to block relocation and keep the property for their continued use, signaling a contentious dispute over tenancy and redevelopment plans.
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Dtertin
Americai Freonahyter
Pvrent Banking Corporation
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