Problem of Millions in Alien Property at Washington
Congress debates disposing of 350 million dollars in German held property. Administration favors returning property intact to satisfy American claims, while proposed methods risk devaluing assets or confiscation through German taxes. Lawmakers seek a plan to retain German tax receipts to fund American compensation.
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Ashington
Germany
Congress
State Department
German Foreign Office
United States
No Recognition for Mexico in Sight
The United States will not recognize Mexico on promises of protections for American rights. A treaty guaranteeing protection of American lives and property and settling past outrages is required. The government, unchanged since the Hughes position, will recognize only through a treaty, not after tentative notes or assurances.
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Ope
United States
Mexico
Hughes
Harding
State Department
Obregon
Summerlin
Mexico City
Pena
Anti-Trust Inquiry Backed to Revive Industry and Trade
The Har ding administration endorses an investigation into anti trust laws with a joint committee of three senators and three representatives to study industry commerce and foreign markets. It aims to report findings and propose legislation to revive industry reduce depressions and define cooperative versus illicit restraint. Hoover supports aiding trade associations while removing destructive practices from a minority.
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Harding
Hdge
New Jersey
Congress
United States
Hoover
Jones
Senate Committee On Commerce
Restricted immigration extended and reforms debated
The senate adopted a resolution extending the 8 percent immigration restriction law to June 30, 1924. Amendments tightened residency requirements to five years for admissions and imposed a $200 fine on steamship lines for excess quota arrivals, with refunds on rejected passages.
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Senate
House
United States
Mexico
Cuba
Canada
Harrison
Mississippi
Jones
Pirates Must Regain Confidence to Win National League Flag
The Pittsburgh Pirates face a confidence test to reclaim the NL title after a late 1921 collapse. Coach George Gibson leads a strong pitching staff and solid outfield, but must fix infield weaknesses while ensuring players forget last season’s pennant slide.
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Pirates
Pittsburgh
Corsairs
Giants
George Gibson
Heydler
Gibson
Pirates of 1922 Pitchers and Fielders Listed
A 1922 baseball roster lists pitchers Adams Bigbee Blake Carlson Cooper Glagzner Hamilton Hollingsworth J Morrison P Morrison Schultze Ul Rigg Wheeler Whitehill Yellowhorse Zinn catchers Schmidt Gooch Jonnard Warwick Mattox Wilson infielders Grimm Barnhart Ians Maranville Tierney.Traynor and Stewart outfielders Bighee Carey Cuyler Mokan Rohner Robertson.
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Adams
Bigbee
Blake
Carlson
Cooper
Glagzner
Hamilton
Hollingsworth
J. Morrison
P. Morrison
Schultze
Ulrigg
Wheeler
Whitehill
Yellowhorse
Zinn
Schmidt
Gooch
Jonnard
Warwick
Mattox
Wilson
Grimm
Barnhart
Ians
Maranville
Tierney
Traynor
Stewart
Bighee
Carey
Cuyler
Mokan
Rohner
Robertson
Coach Wright Signs Three Year Penn Crew Contract
Joseph Wright, coach of the University of Pennsylvania crews, signed a new three year agreement with the Institute dating from next July when his current contract expires. The deal includes a salary increase though the amount was not announced. Wright has led Penn since 1915 and recently received an offer to coach a Canadian crew.
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Joseph Wright
University of Pennsylvania
Wright
Pennsylvania
Judge Landis Faces Trouble With Cotton States Player Case
In Vicksburg Mississippi Joe Hales first baseman for the Cotton States league team survived a bath gas heater explosion at a boarding house. A heated argument followed and manager Crichlow released Hales saying the action was not for ball playing but due to spontaneous combustion.
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Landis
Joe Hales
Vicksburg, Miss
Ife
Crichlow
Nukes
Plans for Ton don International Chess Congress
The British Chess Federation issued programs for the Ton don International Chess Congress to run July 21 to August 19. The Mas ters Invitation Tournament features 16 players with top prizes from 250 pounds to 20 pounds. Non prize winners receive one pound per game won.
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British Chess Federation
Hartford Sells Damm to Albany in Option Deal
Hartford manager James Clarkin announces catcher Michael Damm has been sold to Albany of the Eastern League on an optional agreement basis. Damm played two seasons for Hartford as a catcher and will join Albany under the option.
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Hartford
Damm
James Clarkin
Michael
Micky) Damm
Albany
George
Cy) Morgan
Philadelphia Nationals
Jack Mack
Worchester Club
Chicago Nationals
Baseball Notes Reflect Early 1920s Trade Talk and Moves
A roundup of player moves and opinions from the era. Frazee forecasts Red Sox top finish. Bert Chaplin dubbed Charlie. Reggie Morgan released to Albany. Art Stokes joins Omaha from Toledo. Huggins bans golf on pitcher days. Pepper Young claimed by Athletics. Giants list 11 former football players. Various college and minor league shifts include Jacoby and Shanahan to Peoria, Russell Ford named Minnesota coach, Jacoby deal with Columpus, and other pitcher and infielder movements across leagues.
Officers Questioned Over Army Air Service Muzzling
Rep W H Stafford says executive heads tried to muzzle Army officers and plans to invite Maj Gen Mitchell to testify about bombing tests. Mitchell showed film supporting air power claims that airplanes threaten battleships. Gen Mason Patrick approved the speech and Sen Borah plans to raise the report on the Senate floor after the naval bill.
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William Mitchell
Army Air Service
W. WH. Stafford
Wisconsin
Harding
Mitchell
House
Congress
National League Leaders Forecast Even Racing This Season
National League president John A Heydler says the league appears better balanced than ever with four clubs holding genuine pennant hopes and four more close behind as dark horses. The giump is sounder and healthier now.
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John A. Heydler
National League
Killinger Falls Short of Big League Hopes
Penn State star Glenn Killinger, once lauded as a top college recruit, fails to crack the Yankees major league roster. Sent to Jersey City in the International, he remains distant from major league hitting as Yankees manager Huggins retains him for one more season under a protected signing.
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Huggins
Yankees
Pennsylvania
Newark
International
Glenn Killinger
Jersey City
Killinger
Penn State
New York
Hugo Bezdek
Bezdek
Sports Notes Highlight Wide Range Of 1920s Athletics
A mosaic of sport items notes boxers aiming for precision and nobility, Cornell lists 75 spring football candidates, Rochester Yacht Club plans a 25000 clubhouse, and several captains and stars are named across Minnesota Yale Toronto Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Woman Cited as Victim in Balloon Carriage Incident
A young woman describes onlookers and a balloon breaking near a baby carriage on fourteenth street. She says she did not cause the explosion and felt she was a casualty of circumstances as a mother blamed her.
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Fourteenth Street
All These Provokes Smiles Ladies in Humorous Publication
A humorous piece catalogs many types of ladies who amuse the writer. It notes women who arrive late, gossip about relativity, embroider bridge games, tell fortunes, or live in endless social antics. The essay spans various archetypes from Columbus Ohio to Paris and lampoons manners and pretensions.
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Fran Columbus
Paris
Monument to Hog Pedigrees to Honor Early Records
A monument will commemorate the start of hog pedigree writing with 1875 records for Poland China hogs on the Hankin farm at Blue Ball Ohio. Funds come from the Ohio State Poland China Breeders Association and the Hankinson estate, which owns the farm. The monument will be dedicated in August.
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Poland
Blue Ball
Ohio
W. G. Hankinson
Ohio State
Poland China Breeders’ Association
Hankinson
Irate shopper complains about fast colors running after wash
A shopper returns a faulty purchase claiming the colors ran on first wash. A counter worker suggests stationary tubs as a remedy. The piece notes heat adventures are usually uncomfortable.
Future transport mix favors planes and autos over horses
Government data show 19 million horses still exist versus 10,888,118 in 1910, while about 10 million motor cars today accompany nearly twice as many horses as 12 years ago. The forecast: air planes will multiply and autos will rise, yet both together will not suffice for transport needs. humor and human vanity finish the piece.
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Vistonarles
Governor McCray Interurban Seat Exchange Impresses Boy
Indiana newspaper account recalls Governor McCray and aides on an Interurban to Pendleton visiting a reform school. A boy from Fortville reports the governor briefly urged him to swap seats to continue a conversation. The moment left an impression on the boy and his skeptical father.
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McCray
Stile Oat Pendleton
Forvitle
Tafer
Bkonlinato Dd
Indianapolla News
Gentle of the Old School Brawl at Cadillac Square
A swarthy nomad and a gaily dressed wife entered a Cadillac Square cigar shop. He bought Elgars and tobacco for her. She gestured angrily and left, a heavy kick sending her through the door before they walked away.
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Detroit News
Conalstoney Story Sparks Curiosity About Rob and Janek
A fragment hints at a conversation where Betty recalls Rob whistling to signal attention while Janek honks his car outside. The excerpt touches social cues, courtesy, and unfinished exchanges centered on people and relationships.
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Conalstoney
Betty
Rob
Janek
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