Genoa Pact Response and Far East Developments
Russia and Germany publish a bitter military pact in Paris while Ireland and Chicago report labor strife. In China Wu Pei-fu’s forces crush General Chang near Peking as Wu consolidates power in Manchuria and ousts Chang from office. In Washington Democratic critics attack government spending and deficits, citing a $292,000 deficiency and accounting for routine expenses as evidence of inflation.
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Alt.mately
Congress
Madden
Negotiations Seen on Road to Amicable Soviet Settlement
The note from Russia is described as conciliatory, proposing that all financial questions be handled by a mixed expert commission. Russia rejects a mixed body to decide compensation for nationalized property as a breach of sovereignty. Britain’s Lloyd George hopes a financial forum could push toward a nonaggression pact, with Tralians backing him and Japan leaning toward France and Belgium for a swift Russian reply.
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Russia
Lioyd George
Tralians
Japan
France
Belgian
Pact claims German arms for Russian armies in 180 regiments
The Paris L Eclair prints a text purporting a treaty between the Russian Soviet army and the German general staff in Berlin on April 3. It says Germany will supply arms for 180 regiments and 20 infantry divisions, train 60 Russian instructors in chemical warfare, send experts to Russia to boost munitions, and open new plants. The deal also provides for reorganizing Baltic and Black Sea fleets, delivering 500 airplanes and 150 field radios, and German plants in Russia for airplanes, poison gas, and arms, with joint operational planning for Baltic access.
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Cp Tay
Berlin
London Times
Paris
L’eclair
Red Army
Russia
Afghanistan
Baltic Sea
League of Nations session opens in Geneva presided by Leor
The council convened in Geneva with Count Qui nones de Leor presiding. Earl of Balfour abruptly raised Palestine asking for immediate British approval.
Ireland's peace bid falters as truce fails to hold
The peace committee reports no agreement between Free States and republican extremists on a basis for compromise. Both sides refuse to surrender, while radicals vow to block the June election and Free State leaders insist it will proceed, igniting continued bushwhacking warfare.
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Irea
Peace Committee
Dail Eireann
Free States
Daugherty Defends Probe Efforts and War Profiteers
Attorney General Daugherty urged Congress to back an investigation into war contract graft and promised an energetic campaign against profiteers once new laws pass. He pressed for twenty three additional judgeships a DC grand jury and a $500000 support grant while blaming Congress for prosecutorial delays and hinting at naming influential figures who aided concealment.
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Congress
Daugherty
Trarding
District of Columbia
Department of Justice
Budget Director Dawes Reports Large Budget Savings
Director of the Budget Dawes presented to the President a report on the budget system showing economies totaling 225 million dollars for the current fiscal year and a projected reduction of over 1.6 billion from 1921 actual expenditures. Harding transmitted the report to the House Appropriations Committee to convey the government's commitment to efficient operation at the lowest possible cost.
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Dawes
House Appropriations Committee
Harding
Missouri Senator Sparks Fight Over Goldstein Nomination
Senator Spencer of Missouri clashed with colleagues over preserving Nat Goldstein as eastern Missouri revenue collector despite Goldstein admitting accepting money from a Lowden manager. Lowden sent a radiogram declaring Goldstein unfit, and Goldstein asked that the nomination be withdrawn to ease embarrassment.
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Spencer
Missouri
Senate
Nat Goldstein
Goldstein
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Chicago unions blamed as killings shock Landis wage dispute
Reported clash between Chicago building trade leaders and the Landis wage award escalates to violence. Police raid labor figures including ex convicts amid claims some are responsible for a "reign of labor terrorism." Samuel Gompers criticized for not condoning violence, while unions face arbitration verdicts.
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Chicago
Samuel Gempers
Landis
Death of Henry B. Davison Bank Leader and Red Cross Head
Henry B. Davison, eminent financier and longtime banker, died after brain tumor surgery. He rose to a high position in banking and accumulated a large fortune. During World War I he led the American Red Cross with a notable record.
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PX Rises
Henry B. Davison
American Red Cross
Harding undecided on soldier bonus plans as Congress stalls
At this writing President Harding has not stated which plan for a soldier bonus he prefers, whether the sales tax or the insurance. Washington predicted a veto and Congress aims to push the bill past his veto with leaders delaying action beyond July.
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Harding
Washington
Congress
Interallied Council Plans German Zeppelin Replacement
Paris wartime council agrees Germany will build a Zeppelin with 70 000 meter capacity to replace the one allotted to the United States by the Versailles treaty destroyed in Germany. Delivery expected within nine months with a German crew to cross the Atlantic.
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Paris
Germany
United States
Atlantic
Railroad Labor Board ruling aims to avert shopmen strike
The federal railroad labor board last week issued an order prohibiting contract outsourcing of job work used by many railroads to evade wage and working condition rulings. This move targets outsourcing practices to enforce board orders and prevent a threatened 600,000 shop and switch men walkout.
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Federal Railroad Labor Board
Convention Girl Miss Agnes Delaney Distinguished At San Francisco Events
Miss Agnes Delaney, hailed as San Francisco's Convention Girl, was named one of the prettiest hostess delegates at the 1920 Democratic national convention and received a gold delegate badge from the Illinois delegation. She is slated to lead in World War Veterans activities in San Francisco from June 26 to 30, 1022.
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Agnes Delaney
San Francisco
Illinois
Knights of Columbus
Monkey as Office Boy Jocko Delivers Messages
Miss Clara Miller, secretary to a prominent Wash ington business owner, trains her pet monkey Jocko to act as the most efficient message bearer. He carries and places pages so she never has to leave her desk.
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Jocko
Clara Miller
Washington
Essay on Doors Notes Practical Differences and Humour
Little Bobbie Jones writes on doors and gates noting doors provide privacy while gates are more useful since they can be climbed. He jokes about door handles being noticed only when jammed and concludes that doors would offer more privacy if not for keyholes.
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Bobbie Jones
Public Figure Debate Over Retirement Timing
A prominent statesman argues against offering retirement to test public support. He says a public life demands steadiness, while critics claim it risks appearing insincere. The exchange highlights concerns about political strategy and credibility.
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