Hard Problems for Weeks in Army Promotions Controversy
A Washington column by Edward B. Clark analyzes the Weeks era on army promotions, alleging favoritism toward certain officers and injustices to others. It discusses Congress possibly investigating promotions, Harding’s conference plans, foreign policy debates, Hoover’s anticipated reforms, and the broader impact on military leadership and civil administration. The piece notes Weeks’ scrutiny of promotions, potential reshuffling, and the presidential transition’s effect on defense policy.
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Tariff clash and labor votes stir government actions
The report outlines tariff policy debates and internal tax plans tied to a broader push against tariff resistance while detailing union leaders and government officials discussing wage, tax, and policy changes. It notes Sen committees, hearings, and deadlines as consultations proceed. It also covers a labor strike vote plan among packinghouse workers, with president and labor officials coordinating with Chicago meetings to outline a nationwide referendum.
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Recognition of the Greek Government by the United States
King Constantine and Queen Mother Olga have sent letters to the State Department through the Greek legation outlining the Greek government’s request for formal recognition. The pending decision is expected to be announced soon.
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Concrete Dugout Hidden in Hotel Basement
A concrete dugout eleven feet thick was discovered in the basement of a Martine hotel by several prohibition officers who had to cut through with picks to access it. It contained a stash for stir and liquor valued at 812,000 dollars. The two proprietors were arrested.
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Mother to Walk to Washington for Son Pardon
Mrs Margaret B Erickson of Sioux City plans a long walk to Washington to urge President Harding to pardon her son Joe Anderson, a military prisoner at Fort Leavenworth. She has traveled to many army camps nationwide since the armistice in a round search that exhausted her funds.
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Crime Worse Than Bank Robbery dramatic mob at Great Bend
In Saline Kansas J R Burton a former senator denounces a Great Bend incident. Nonpartisan League leaders were driven from town. Berton Wee was escorted out while J D Stevens and A Parsons were beaten and tarred. Barton appeals to state officials to shield the mob’s targets.
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Flip of Coin Decides Divorce Filing in New Orleans
In civil district court, EA Allegeyer, son of a Louisiana cotton man, won the right to file his divorce petition first after a coin flip carried out by the judge following a chaotic dispute outside the clerk’s office. Both sides claimed victory before the flip.
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Race Riot Flare In Springfield After Police Shooting
News recounts disorder erupting in Springfield Ohio after a policeman was shot while being searched for Grearns. Crowds flooded streets in the Yellow Springs negro district amid heavy gunfire, with reports of unrest and violence continuing as authorities respond.
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Harding aims to improve the national postal service
President Harding plans to strengthen the postal service and Postmaster General Will Hays pledges to carry out the policy. Hays notes the postal establishment is not an institution for per se but to serve national needs and government needs efficiently.
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Petrograd Attacked As Civil Strife Mounts Across Russia
Reports from Ulan News Service describe heavy artillery fire on Kronstadt and surrounding towns, with shells smashing windows and fires spreading on the southern Gulf coast. Kronstadt reportedly surrendered to naval forces as Bolshevik authorities press intensified actions. Kerensky warns of a looming Soviet overthrow while allied aid dwindles and unrest spreads from Petrograd to Moscow. In the U.S., tenants face charges in Jackson County jail over night riding disturbances linked to crop disputes, and a New York suit challenges Mrs. Vanderbilt over a fatal hoisting incident in a Brooklyn ashman’s death.
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Red Leaders Flee as Bolshevist Attack Fails at Petrograd
An ambitious Bolshevist assault on Petrograd collapses after revolutionary forces pierce the city in a brutal bombardment. White and mixed Finnish Chinese units defend streets while leaders like Tretyky and Morino Vieff seek refuge in Saint Petersburg fortresses. White Ruthenia proclaims independence as revolts ripple through the region.
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Third Man Killed in Chicago Feud Ends Terror in Nidtwenth Ward
A man found beaten to death near Alderman Jobe Powers home marks the feud’s third victim as sixty suspects are held in connection with the Labriola and Ralmondi assassinations. Police efforts are hampered by secrecy surrounding the case.
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German Guards Disbanded as Indemnity Approved
Berlin reports the Reichstag approved a 4.7 billion mark appropriation to indemnify German shippers for tonnage lost under Versailles. Federal council backed dissolving all civilian guards amid central government clashes with Bavaria over disarmament and London talks. Munich papers accuse Berlin of bowing to socialist pressure while officials defend the move as necessary to restore order.
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Fire Destroys Army Camp at Merrit N 4
A fire at Army Camp Merrit in North 4 destroyed six wooden bar racks and damaged thirty other buildings with an estimated loss of 10 000 dollars. No soldiers have been stationed there for some time as barracks have largely been dismantled by contractors.
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Mail Pilot Collapses in Blizzard Near Salt Lake City
Payne of the air mail service lands near Salt Lake City fifty miles from the city during a blizzard while traveling from Rock Springs Wyoming. Panama asks Panama Canal Zone indemnity of one million dollars for actions affecting Panama soil. Quiet returns to the frontier and Panama as American guards withdraw from the president’s residence in Panama City.
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Panama Appeals to League Geneva over Territorial Award
Panamanian Foreign Minister Garay announced that Panama has appealed to the League of Nations against the United States demand to accept Chief Justice White's territorial award. He warned that Panama may submit the dispute to the league's international court if the U S mediation is deemed biased between Panama and Costa Rica.
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