Tariff Fight Delays Close of Session in U S Senate
Washington dispatch notes Senate and House dispute over tariff measures delaying adjournment. Administration relies on Senate to curb House cuts to army and navy, prompting warnings that reductions may threaten national defense and security. Public polling and political strategy loom as August 1 seen as earliest adjournment date.
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Edward ED. Clark Washington
Senate of the
United States
House
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Congress
Representatives
House of Representatives
General Pershing
General Harbord
Harding
Ancient ball games rise from Greek to Roman noble circles
A note tracing ball games from Greece through Roman nobility, highlighting their origins as simple throwing and catching activities and their popularity among elites.
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Greece
Ancient
Rome
Big Foreign Trade Increase Reported
The department of commerce reports that exports last month reached 332 million dollars the highest since 1921 and imports totaled a similar peak. The February trade balance was 74 million dollars in favor of the United States. Gold and silver trade and nine month totals are given, showing large year over year increases in exports and significant shifts in precious metals movement.
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Washington
America
Department of Commerce
United States
France Would Refer Disarmament to League at Genoa
Paris officials say if disarmament comes up at Genoa France will demand the issue be referred to the League of Nations, a stance aligned with Boulogne agreements and the Genoa agenda memorandum unanimously approved by the cabinet. If the reference is rejected Paris would not participate in the debate.
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Paris
France
Genoa
League of Nations
Great Britain
Boulogne
Robert Horne
Senate Confirms Three Railroad Labor Board Members
The senate confirmed J. H. Elliott of Texas representing the Managers G Wallace Hanger of Washington for the public group and A O Wharton of Missouri for the labor group. The action occurred Thursday.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
J. H. Elliott
Texas
G. Wallace Hanger
A. O. Wharton
Missouri
Senate
Mothers Day Observance Endorsed by Harding Letter
Indianapolis May 14 observed as Mothers Day endorsed by President Harding in a letter to Mrs. Lowell F Hobart national president of the American Legion Auxiliary. The endorsement appeared in a communication received Thursday by Mrs Hobart from the White House.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion Auxiliary
Harding
Lowell F. Hobart
County to Build One Mile Road Grade at Sabine Lake
Port Arthur Texas residents will gain road access along the canal spoil bank for a mile to Sabine Lake bathing point. The county agrees to furnish teams for grading and the county road engineer will supervise the project.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Sabine Lake
March Fire Loss Heavy In Austin Figures
Insurance losses from 147 fires in March reported to the state fire marshal totaled 406 699 dollars, about 100 000 more than February. Losses include 163 and 44 in 33 fires of unknown origin.
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Austin
Tex
Valley crops report minimal wind damage in Brownsville
In Brownsville Texas observers report the fruit crop largely uninjured by recent high winds. Some young cotton bean and corn crops may have minor damage but not as severe as first feared.
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Brownsville
Tex
Bootleggers’ Quarrel Ends With Large Liquor Seizure
Police responded to a west side garage shooting dispute and confiscated 36000 quarts of wine whisky and brandy. No injuries were reported and officers secured the scene as investigators probed the incident.
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New York
West Side
Mary Gates Hospital to Hold Baby Show in Port Arthur
The Mary Gates Hospital in Port Arthur Texas plans a May 12 holiday event featuring a baby show. Entrants must be babies born at the hospital during 1921.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Mary Gates Hospital
Fire traps men in deep rifle pit at Camp Bullis
A pyrotechnic explosion in a target pit during a night demonstration at Camp Bullis killed four soldiers and injured nine, with estimates of more deaths. The incident involved the 17th Infantry Fort Sam Houston, occurred near San Antonio, and left many officers and reservists watching from a hill. All victims were transported to San Antonio hospitals as morale and safety concerns are reviewed.
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San Antonio
Texas
Camp Bullis
17Th Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
John A. Benner
Baltimore
Joseph H. Miller
Reading
Adolph Anlis
Felix Catchings
Joe Russian
Company C
Seventeenth Infantry
Home
Orange
Tex
Ike C. Leman
Palos
Ala
Robert R. Muir
Washington
D. C
Robert Green
Itasca
Regular Army
Station Hospital
Daughters of 1812 Fund Raise for National Hall
At the Texas state convention in Austin the Daughters of 1812 elected officers led by President Mrs Robert Lowe and outlined a plan to raise the Texas quota for the national victory memorial hall. The group will contribute 11000 toward the building and plans to hold its national meetings there.
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Austin
Tex
Daughters of 1812
Robert Lowe
Dallas
Lipscomb Norvell
Beaumont
Rosborough
Victoria
J. J. Quinn
Houston
Adelia Martin
Brownwood
Albert Behrends
Milton Morris
Walter Reid
John Pickle
Russell
San Antonio
L. M. Taylor
Georgetown
J. E. Howze
Texas
Drainage Meet Draws Wide Wharton County Interest
El Campo Texas crowds attend a road and drainage meeting with S C Cappel presiding. Districts urged action and a committee was formed to confer with the commissioners court. The committee includes Clarence Elwood, A A Benner, Chris Madsen, E F Earl, A E Carlson, L A McWilliams, W W Dyson, BE C Peterson, Martin Wilbeck, John Heine, and J B Larson.
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el Campo
Tex
Wharton County
S. C. Cappel
Commissioners Court
Clarence Elwood
A. A. Benner
Chris Madsen
E. F. Earl
A. E. Carlson
L. A. McWilliams
W. W. Dyson
BE. C. Peterson
Martin Wilbeck
John Heine
J. B. Larson
Senate Restores Free Seeds Item In Agriculture Bill
The senate on Friday passed the annual agricultural appropriation after reversing to restore the free seeds provision for another year. The bill totals about 37.25 million dollars, roughly 1.5 million more than the house version, and includes 360 thousand dollars for free seed distribution.
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Washington
Senate
House
Cotton spindles operated drop sharply in March report
The census bureau monthly cotton report shows March operations fell by about 2,000,000 spindles from February. Despite the drop, cotton consumption rose by roughly 46,000 bales in March compared with February.
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Washington
Census Bureau
New Postmaster Takes Charge at Goliad Post Office
E. F. Glaze assumed duties as postmaster at the Goliad post office on Monday, directing operations and beginning his role in the Texas town.
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Goliad
Goliad, Tex
E. F' Glaze
Vader Balm Advertisement Notes Its Uses
An old line promotes Vader Balm for Burns Boils Cuts Corns Piles or Soreness urging readers to ask their druggist. The copy warns to avoid imit ations and presents no further details about the product.
The Farmer's Lot and the Union Man
President J. H. Kimble comments that farmers envy union workers with shorter hours and higher wages. A union man visiting a country farmer remarks that farmers are thankful because country life yields a lower death rate, while Farmer George jokes about having no time to die on a farm.
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J. H. Kimble
Farmers’ National Congress
George
PELLAGRA Rountree Sanitarium Promises Cure
The Rountree Sanitarium advertises care and scientific treatment for pellagra with immediate improvement and no injections. Endorsements from physicians and recovering patients are claimed, with home treatment options and mail order information for Oklahoma City.
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Rountree, M. D
Robinson St
Oklahoma City
Okla
Store Managers Wanted for Chain Tire Stores
Advertisement for opening tire store chains in towns of 2000 population or more seeks capable managers with earnings projected at 5000 to 15000 yearly. Moderate investment required and fully secured. Tire experience not needed. Also promotes Lock It Open window locks with 50 cent price and agent terms from Pittsburgh trade house.
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A. J. Stephens
Associated Tire Stores
New Center
Kansas City
Missouri
Collins Ave
Pittsburgh
Salt Reduction Seen as Key to Lower Blood Pressure
A claim asserts that eliminating salt from daily meals can considerably lower blood pressure readings. The statement emphasizes a positive link between salt restriction and improved vascular health.
Uncle Eben’s Gratitude Speech Scribes Humble Honor
In a rural voice Uncle Eben reflects on gratitude, noting that a full heart often empties speech and leaves him unable to express thanks. The remark underscores a humble, heartfelt moment about appreciation.
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Uncle Eben
A Safe One This Week in London Tit Bits
A short witty jab from London Tit-Bits notes a boastful figure whose only redeeming trait is his own opinion. The quip frames a humorous portrait of a fearful bore with scant virtues. The piece captures a period voice and magazine tone.
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London
Men’s Rights and Privileges Under Debate
A brief assertion discusses balance between defending men's rights and the curtailment of privileges. The remark emphasizes fairness in preserving certain rights while noting concessions in privileges.
Run After What You Want Warns Against Waiting
A quoted Exchange exhortation urges action over passive waiting. It stresses that wishes should drive effort not control it, urging readers to keep their head high and minds alert while pursuing goals.
The Girl Proposes in Himia Sponge Marriage Rite
In Himia Greece the inhabitants rely on sponge fishing. A girl wishing to marry collects sponges equal to her years of life, arranging them in a silk net she offers to her chosen suitor. If he refuses, he risks being shunned by the maidens as punishment.
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Himia
In the Span of Life
The passage muses on life’s brief span from tropical midges to ancient sequoias and how human time contrasts with natural scales. Beebe contrasts political shifts with enduring rocks and stars, noting how fleeting existence appears against vast cosmos.
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William Beebe
The
Atlantic Monthly
His Drawing Specialty Donkey Draws Attention on Market Day
A laborer driving a donkey to Bantry on market day causes the donkey to sulk and back into a dike. A local justice of the peace passes by and asks why the donkey won’t draw. The man replies that the donkey does draw by drawing the attention of every donkey that passes.
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Bantry
London
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