Senate pushes resolution on postwar status amid peace talks
Washington dispatch outlines administration preference to pursue peace via treaty while the senate aims to pass a technical resolution declaring an end to the war with the central powers. It details White House caution, phased policy steps, and the role of Secretary Hughes in steering foreign relations and news.
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Washington
Harding
Hughes
United States
Europe
Senate
Congress
Secretary Hughes
House
Germany
League of Nations
White House
State Department
Special Corcer
Denby
Department of State
Department of Government
Texas Grain Crops Decline From Normal Prospects
A June 1 1921 bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture cites Texas crop conditions led by winter wheat at 63 percent of normal, with an expected yield of 10 8 bushels per acre and 19 019 000 bushels total. Spring and fall oats show 56 percent of normal with 21 bushels per acre forecast across 1 89 million acres. Alfalfa stands at 102 percent, peaches at 50 percent, apples 48 percent, pears 45 percent. onions 85 percent, cabbage 80 percent. Cantaloupes 675 acres 75 percent, watermelons 72 percent. hay 80 percent with 878 000 tons tame and 190 000 tons wild from 708 000 and 205 000 acres.
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Houston
Texas
RB. M. Johnston
Bureau of Crops Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Cantaloupes
Soldiers Brides and Babies Arrive Home in Hoboken
New York reports 206 time expired soldiers of the American army of occupation, their European wives, and 90 children, 66 under one year, landed at Pier 5 Hoboken aboard the Cambrai from Antwerp. The transport carried 15,525 bodies from AEF cemeteries, and included nurses, officers, and a baby clinic. Colonel Pierce and wife, who went to France in March, later died.
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New York
Army of Occupation
Pier 5
Hoboken
Cambrai
Antwerp
U. S. S. Olympia
Dewey
Philadelphia
Trieste
Army
Navy
France
Charles C. Pierce
Pierce
Lightning strike fire at Utah Oil Refining plant toll rises
Two known dead and a likely total of at least six more bodies believed in the debris. More than 25 injured with many unaccounted for. Property loss near 1,000,000 dollars after a bolt of lightning hit a tank holding 1,500,000 gallons of gasoline distillate in Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Utah Oil Refining Company
Princess Margareta Weds Prince Rene in Copenhagen
The marriage of Princess Margareta daughter of Prince Waldemar of Prussia and Prince Rene of Bourbon Parma brother of Empress Zita of Austria was solemnized in Copenhagen on Friday.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Margareta
Waldemar
Prussia
Prince Rene of Bourbon-Parma
Zita of
Austria
General Ruckman Dies in Brookline Home
Brigadier General John W. Ruckman who led the North Atlantic coast artillery district died of apoplexy at his Brookline, Massachusetts, home on Tuesday.
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Brookline
Mass
John W. Ruckman
North Atlantic Coast Artillery District
Checkens and a Sewing Machine Says No Chickens
A French war bride in an Indiana town confused a sewing machine with a graphophone during a spring assessor visit. In broken English she first claimed chickens, then corrected to no chickens, saying she only had a lady and her husband in the home.
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Washington
Mme. Curie
Earth
National Museum
United States
France
Mme, Curie
White House
Harding
Checkens
Indiana
Indianapolis
Swiss Allow Unmarried Women in Clergy Roles
Swiss churches permit unmarried women to serve as clergy with the condition they resign if they marry. The policy aligns with church traditions while expanding women's formal religious leadership despite marital status rules.
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Switzerland
Neighborhood Speckled by Ruinous Incident
A disruptive event has marred the quiet neighborhood, damaging its reputation and unsettling residents. Local authorities respond as homeowners seek reassurance and accountability.
Wood Carving With Sand in California Redwoods
The article describes sand blast wood carving in California using protective stencils to create relief figures and varied panel surfaces. It notes natural reddish brown tones with added color effects in paints such as deep blues reds and gilt for dining rooms halls or dens.
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California
Headache Fades When Lady Wears New Hat in Jest
In a lighthearted quip from the Los Angeles Transcript, a husband recalls a vow in marriage ceremony while his wife dismisses the parallel to political chatter. The gag centers on a woman who forgets her headache once she dons a stylish new hat.
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Henry
Mrs. Vater
Loston
Fords Run Smoother and Power Up Grid Ad
Columbus Ohio ad notes Fords run smoother with three mph boost in high gear and money back guarantee. Samples priced at 4 50. King Wyrick Sales Co invites agents at 1424 East Cherry Street for details.
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King-Wyrick Sales Co
Cherry St
Columbus
Ohio
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Chicago
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