Pope Election Tensions Rise As Vatican Struggles With Italian State
World and Catholic observers focus on the Genoa Conference and the Shantung question while Vatican politics divide Italian cardinals over reform and national policy. Benedict XV's death accelerates conclave plans and raises fears of pro German alignments amid postwar tensions.
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St. Ie Ehurch
Harding Considers Genoa Conference Participation
The United States has not announced its decision to attend the Genoa Conference. President Harding, in talks with Secretary Hughes, Secretary Hoover, Senator Brandegee, and Elihu Root, was nearing a decision to send regrets.
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Genoa
Harding
Hughes
Commerce Hoover
Brandegee
Elihu Root
Four Principles Guide Europe Aid and Genral Conference
The administration urges Europe to cut military forces balance budgets raise taxes and settle reparations while linking Europe's recovery to Germany's rehabilitation. Genoa talks may be renewed if Russia demands sizable reparations and if Japan disputes Pacific treaty scope. Washington conference critics push for farm relief and lower consumer prices despite early insurgent push.
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Russia
Genoa
Lenin
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United States
Finland
Karelia
RoweR POMCARA Pushes German Reparations Talk Block
RoweR Pomcara seeks to bar any German reparations discussion at Genoa while pursuing an alliance with Lloyd George. He proposes an unlimited reciprocal alliance with immediate talks on eastern threats and permanent French British staff contact, with Poland guaranteed if rejected.
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Rhineland
Germany
Poland
France
Sarre
Peking Shantung Plan Stirs End to Battle Probe
Secretary Hughes and Mr. Balfour broker a compromise sent to Tokyo and Peking for acceptance. Japan agrees to drop the loan demand and keep a railway manager during payment. China will buy the road with treasury notes five to fifteen years out. President Harding appeals for Peking approval and Siberian troop removal is pledged once stability returns.
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Balfour
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Siberia
Sakhalin
Russia
Harding backs St Lawrence waterway with cross border talks
President Harding approves the St Lawrence waterway project and directs Secretary Hughes to negotiate a joint U S Canada treaty. The international joint commission report triggered a parliamentary clash as committees claim jurisdiction. The rivers and harbors push failed and passage awaits treaty negotiations.
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Canada
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Ways and Means Committee
Atlantic Coast
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Treasury chief warns on taxes for veterans bonus plan
Secretary Mellon told the House Ways and Means Committee that $850 million in new taxes might be needed over two years to fund the $3.2 billion cash bonus for former servicemen. He condemned Fordney's plan to finance the bonus from refunded foreign war debts. He urged using debt payments to retire Liberty bonds, while lawmakers pressed for a House-originated bonus bill and a revived sales tax plan.
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Perey balks at Washington Peru talks over Bolivia presence
Perey, not enthusiastic about the Washington meeting with Peru, may skip negotiations if Bolivia is represented. The Chilean lead paper demands that Ancon treaty terms stay intact and Chilean envoy appointment is delayed. Also notes the death of Viscount Bryce, famed British ambassador to Washington and author of The American Commonwealth.
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Perey
Washington
Peru
Bolivia
Viscount Bryce
United States
Think-Out-Loud Conference Called by Texas Governor Neff
Governor Neff in Austin calls a think-out-loud conference for February 11 at 9 30 in his office to address Texas education. He invites boards of UT and A and M College and other state education leaders and civic groups to exchange views on strengthening the state’s educational system.
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Neff
Texas
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Board of Regents
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A. and M. College
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Legislative Committee On Survey of Higher Education
State Teachers’ Association
Measure Clears House To Back Federal Antilynching Effort
The House passed the Dyer antilynching bill 230 to 119 to authorize federal action against lynching. Seventeen Republicans joined 102 Democrats in opposing, while eight Democrats and one Socialist from New York sided with the Republicans.
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House
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Barbour
California
Brown
Tennessee
Clouse
Curry
French
Idaho
Herrick
Oklahoma
Alleged Slayer Arrested in Riverside County Jail Case
Sam w. Cates, 26, accused of killing Judge Burton in Lubbock County Texas two years ago, was arrested in Indianapolis and jailed in Riverside County. Cates reportedly escaped a Texas prison after a 99 year sentence.
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Cal
Sam W. Cates
Burton
Lubbock County
Texas
Indo
Riverside County
Cates
Louisiana Warehouse Commission Appointments Listed
Governor Parker acting under the Claiborne bill appoints Louisiana Warehouse Commission members for the 1920 special session. Named are Bryan Bell of New Orleans James P. Seip of Alexandria Antonio Curtis Clarence Ellerbe of Shreveport and J B Churchill of Lakeland.
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Parker
Louisiana Warehouse Commission
Bryan Bell
New Orleans
Alexandria
Antonio Curtis
Curtis
Clarence Ellerbe
Shreveport
J. B. Churchill
Lakeland
Movie People Invest in Homes in Los Angeles
A census by a real estate firm shows motion picture stars directors and producers have invested 8 million dollars in Los Angeles homes. Home values range from 15000 to 200000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California Fig Syrup advertised for children
A vintage mother’s ad promotes California Fig Syrup as a reliable laxative for infants and children. It claims a teaspoon clears constipation, bile, and waste within hours and urges mothers to ask druggists for genuine California Fig Syrup with age guidelines.
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Treasury Clerk Counts Forty Thousand In a Day
A Treasury Department clerk reportedly can count forty thousand dollars in a single day. The remark is part of a light exchange comparing counting money to spending it.
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Treasury Department
West
Woman Health Ad Promotes Swamp Root Remedy
The ad urges thousands of women with kidney and bladder trouble to consider kidney disease as a possible cause of pain back headaches and nervousness. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a physician's prescription sold at drug stores and invites a 10 cent test request by mail.
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N. Y
Flora-Time Binds Dorothy in Quiet Domestic Moment
Vivers Are Busy. Flora-Time seems to hang heavily on Dorothy's hands. She never knows just what to do with herself. Dora-That's the worst of having naturally curly hair.
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Dora
Vacher Balm Advertisement Promotes Cold Relief
For colds croup and pains use Vacher Balm it relieves at once AVOID IMITATIONS If no agent where you live write for a free sample to KE W Vacher Inc New Orleans La advertisement
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KE. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Neighbor Trouble Overtense Truth Telling
Dialogue notes Crawford fears trouble for his neighbors if he speaks. Crabshaw doubts, but thinks truth could bring more trouble than silence.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
A Lady of Distinction Adverts Cuticura Skin Care
Advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores followed by Cuticura Talcum powder for clear sweet healthy skin. It emphasizes a refined woman as a lady of distinction due to her perfume and skincare routine.
Almost a Tragedy at the Ball Tonight
Report of a near catastrophe when one guest nearly caused a powder cloud to suffocate two bystanders near an electric fan. The mishap triggered a scare but no serious injuries were confirmed.
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Jack
Bess
Opinionated Impacts Don’t Require Ready Made Defaults
Readers are urged to form own views rather than rely on prepackaged opinions. The note underscores personal judgment and critical thinking in evaluating information.
League for Independence in Paris backs Irish independence
The Paris meeting of the World Congress of the Irish Race formed the International Irish League and pledged that its main aim is to help Ireland attain full independence.
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Paris
International Irish League
World Congress of the
Ireland
Spasmodic Croup Under Control
Croup is described as tamed in thousands of homes with Nash's Croup-Pneumonia Salve. Instructions include applying salve to the nostrils then chest, covering with cloths, rubbing in, and warming for easier breathing and sleep. Doctors approve, salve sold in 5 and 60 cent bottles at local drugstores.
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Nash
German Singer Killed in Berlin Theater Fire
Berlin fire razed the Frederick theater at Dessen in the Duchy of An halt. Madame Herking, a well known singer, perished in the blaze as the building was completely destroyed.
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Frederick
Dessen
Duchy of Anhalt
Madame Herking
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick, Easy Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for instant relief from stuffed nose snuffles and headaches. It claims two hour dosing stops nose running eases feverishness and sneezing and notes the product costs only a few cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance and tastes pleasant with no quinine.
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Pape
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