August Belmont Hurt by Fall Indicted In Liquor Plot
August Belmont Jr and other officials face grand jury charges over a conspiracy to defraud the government tied to liquor withdrawal permits. Indictments name Belmont ally William Orr and judge Harry Hart among principals, with alleged schemes involving 11,000 permits and cross state shipments. Belmont arrives in New York from Hampton County with an injury, aided by a private car and ambulance, as doctors assess the extent of his condition.
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Public Debt Reduced 180 Million in December
Public debt decreased by more than 543 million over the last year with December debt at 23,438,984,351. The report compares December figures to November and prior years, noting shifts in totals and various details from treasury data.
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Major Opie Denies Killing Soldiers in France Testimony
In Washington a Senate inquiry heard Major Hieromultiple of Staunton Virginia deny executing soldiers in cold blood during battle in France. Grayson Withrow of Baltimore testified he saw a private shot as shells fell. Others accused Opie or backed Withrow, but some witnesses balked at naming specific shooters. Tomorrow Opie plans to testify in his defense.
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Wadsworth Criticizes Senate Obstruction and Quorum Loss
Senator Wadsworth of New York assails a “ridiculous” Senate tactic that blocks business. He cites floor speeches between 3 and 5, empty galleries, and lack of a quorum, urging action to keep the chamber in session longer and prevent recurring delays. He blames a small group and notes many speeches come from the Democratic side.
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Walker Denounces Troma Tag in Albany Senate Inquiry
In Albany today Senator Walker demanded the chair name the alleged briber behind the motion picture censorship bill and accused Rev Miller of spreading a 250,000 fund claim. Senator Lusk disclaimed, Walker pressed for floor denial to a clergyman defending Tusk, and critics warned of underworld influence in legislature.
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Vilgrain Maimed Himself To Escape War, Is Charge
French food administrator M Vilgrain was arrested by court martial in Nancy amid a 1914 wound dispute. Deputy Bathe questioned him in Paris accusing self injury to dodge service. Vilgrain says a man in uniform attacked him and a pistol fired during the struggle. The Chamber had earlier censured him over grain deals and prestige misuse.
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Miller Urges Budget Cut and Tax Revision
Albany Jan 4 Governor Miller urged a budget cut and tax revision to postpone city legislation until a special session. He proposed 125,000,9000 in appropriations this year with cuts, real estate relief, and a broad revision of tax laws to ease the burden.
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Naval Treaty Drafted by Conference
Washington dispatch reports the armament limitation talks near completion with broad agreement among Britain United States Japan and others. British delegates call the conference the most successful international gathering and drafting of the five power naval treaty continues with questions on 10000 ton auxiliary ships and submarine limits to be settled soon.
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Outline of Naval Limitation Agreement Is Made Public
Washington on January 4 Associated Press reports nearing completion of a five power naval limitation treaty. Provisions cover scrapping capital ships, fleet ratios 5-5-3, ship size and gun limits, standard tonnage unit, carrier and auxiliary craft limits, submarine use, merchant ships in war, private yard shipbuilding, refitting rules, Pacific fortifications, and war conduct standards in future conflicts.
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Crisis in Irish debate over De Valera treaty plan
Dublin January 5 The Associated Press reports Irish debate centers on a provisional plan guiding Ireland’s treaty with Britain. The proposal envisions Ireland’s authority derived from its people, with association to the British commonwealth and shared defense and economic arrangements. The document outlines governance, defense, debt sharing, and rights of citizens across member states, and names Cork harbor facilities, with Belfast and Lough Swilly in British care.
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Japan China Resume Parley on Shantung Crisis
Tokyo instructed delegates renew direct talks with China at the Pan-American Union building in Washington. Chinese negotiators pressed for cash settlement of about 35 million dollars for Shantung railway property, rejecting Japanese general management and long-term installment terms.
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British French Pact Debated By Premiers At Cannes
In Cannes Briand and Lloyd George held two hours of private talks as allies press for a closerEntente amid grave European tensions. Both sides signaled caution on a formal alliance while stressing the need to strengthen ties to resolve postwar Europe.
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