Leaders Detained And Freed After Washington Picketing
A group of about thirty women gathered in Washington to show support for Irish independence and protested in the Senate and House galleries. Several were escorted from the chambers as authorities moved to restore order, while others continued demonstrations outside the White House area. The participants, including Miss Bose of Fairfax Virginia, defended their actions as peaceful sympathy for Ireland, while officials distanced the protest from any organized group.
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Tabu
Washbington
Washington
Congress
Ireland
Quaon
House
Senate
Hayis Aimut
Might
Thn Bose
Fairfax
Sptell
Chessaine
Corlusa
Rehall
Treasury
New York
House Votes to Quit Work on Saturday
The article reports the House voting to end work on Saturday with plans to adjourn by 4 p.m. Saturday while the Senate is expected to take up related measures. It notes delays, potential extensions, and discussions about legislative agendas and work schedules.
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Alliaitame
Senate
Tomet
Leni
Bath Senate
Wilaany
Montell
Wyuring
Metuhseprenitt
Seize Irish Lords Estate to Pasture Cows
In Westport County Mayo a mob seized part of an estate after a failed appeal to the Lord of Sligo. They drove away the owner's cattle and moved in their own cows. About fifty six acres of land were paved by the men.
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Dublin
Sligo
Toweet Westport
County Mayo
Holds U S Must Buy All Liquor To Enforce Law
Federal prohibition chief James Shevlin said the Eighteenth Amendment could be enforced only if the government buys every ounce of distilled liquor. He argued the Volstead Act's flaws persist yet current figures show far less liquor on bond than consumed before the war. He warned of mass arrests and tighter permit controls to curb forged withdrawals and illicit trade amid enforcement strains.
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James
Bond
Shevlin
Supreme Court
Shevli Many Perons Holding 6
Bend
Sda
Perrone
Viin
New York City
Army Bill Faces Major Reductions In House Action
Washington June 1 Congress agrees on deep cuts in the army appropriation bill after Senate amounts. Major reductions include funding for army air service and transportation with changes between House and Senate figures. The bill is to be reported to the chamber as trimmed.
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Washington
Senate
House
Army Air Serving
Supreme Court voids referendum option on prohibition amendment
The Supreme Court ruled that returning a proposed federal amendment to the Constitution to the states for popular referendum is not allowed. The Ohio court had allowed a referendum on the prohibition amendment after the legislature acted, but the high court held that the amendment cannot be forced to a vote by popular referendum.
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Washington
Supreme Court
George S. Munke
Cincinnati
Ohio
Allons
Spreme
Ohio Court AA
Supreme Aunt
The
United
United States
Curious Bust in Brooklyn Court Dances Scandal Arrests
A mob of 200 men and 3 women dancers were arrested after a disturbance at a Brooklyn courthouse. Police investigated unusual acts and staged disrupt events, with several individuals charged under public nuisance and panel law.
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4Th District
Utes
Brooklyn
Mabel Ternard
Boston Row
Lueille Gouil
Abe Wee
Kinner
Mouchner
Manhattan
Panal Law
Martial Law Ordered To Meet Greek Crisis
London dispatch reports the premier seeks permission from deputies to restore martial law to avert bloodshed amid the Greek crisis. The move would mark a forceful measure if approved, as authorities cite rising tensions and the need to maintain order during the emergency.
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London
Sunet
Man
Retailers Cited In Federal Probe Of Food Profiteering
Federal agents in the Flying Squadron questioned A V Esposito Amsterdam Avenue and R Romi owner of the United Market Amsterdam Avenue along with K Ackerman at 1020 Amsterdam Avenue about inflated prices on potatoes cucumbers and butter. Prices shown ranged from 12 to 18 cents a pound for potatoes and 75 cents a pound for butter. agents note some retailers have cut prices in response to the drive.
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Artin W. Riley
Flying Squadron
Federal Building
A. & V. Esposito
Amsterdam
Avenu
J. Prien
Riley
A. V. Kapusito
Viihane
Esposito
Faposito
Romi
Romii
Pristor
United Market
Amsterdam Avenue
Dlr
K. Ackerman
Dell
Remureed
Ackernins
Aeher Tan
Irish Take Machine Guns From 12 English Soldiers
Twelve soldiers guarding the Registry of Deeds in Dublin were surprised by armed men who disarmed them, seized two machine guns, rifles, ammunition, and helmets. The daylight raid marked the first such assault on a government building in the city. The attackers entered King Street area, subdued sentry posts, and departed by motor vehicles.
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Dubin
Office of the Registry of Deeds
Dublin
King’s Tut
Senate Deliberates Armenia Mandate Vote Record
Amid six hours of debate in the Foreign Relations Committee and Senate, Democrats largely opposed the United States accepting a mandate over Armenia. A straight vote declined the president’s request, 62 to 14, with 13 Democrats voting for adoption and all 23 opposing.
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Senate
United Sates
Fia
de Liforts
United Sites
Aymeni
Snl Agiun
He Relations Coittee
Ashy Ie
Debinte
Republicana
Ben Neckhan
Chamberlain
Dis
Gerry
Thuris
Myers
Nugent Pomereld
Shields
Smith
Geore
Thoming
Waleh
Congress
Armenia
Commpetient
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Epubliesn
Wig
Furevk
Paranlesism
Mimdate
Chambert
Gay
Gorey
Rendricks
Pittman
Pomerenr
Reedmith
Georgia
Stanley
Thomas
Uniorwood
Walsh
Mass
Montana
Hitchcock
Underwood
Alabama
Temerene
Okie
Bick
Foreign Relations Committee
Hitchcarl
Luc
Permis
United States
Hyteheark
Williams
Damnerat
Mississipni
Titchcock
Hoterig
Ator Williams
Supreme Court invalidates income tax on president and federal judges
The Supreme Court rules the income tax on presidential and federal judge salaries unconstitutional in a 7 to 2 decision. It limits only the wage tax, stating salaries may not be diminished by taxes but leaves private income taxed. Justice Van Devanter writes the majority opinion with dissent by Holmes.
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Supreme Court
Treasury
Supreme Courts
Dent
Bedarat Dingeigh
TaniaviHy
Alfies
Justice van Devanter
Jude
Jwillen Holmes
Justles Brand
Najarity
Wood and Lowden Funds Scrutinized in Missouri Probe
A Senate committee investigating the Lowden campaign examined Missouri campaign finances. Witnesses Arthur Davis L. Wart Sollen and Nat Goldstein testified about debts and bank balances tied to Babler and other state workers. The panel pressed for details on expenditures and questioned actions by Emmerson and Goldstein as the Missouri inquiry continued.
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Missouri
le Jinn
Pren
Cam Tenuy
Son Vie
Arthur Davis
Has Isburg
Lowden
Eral Leonard Wood
Michigan
Thilians
General Wood
Mardingi
Ohio
Nat Goldstein
Inuit Court of
St Louis
Robert E. Moore
Fyemy
Campeien
Jacob TL. Babler
Wham Goldstein
Moorad
Hmmerson
EB. L. Morse
London
St. Tian
Maure Wailler
Emmerson
Habler
Kenyon
Moore
Goldstein
B Nerson
Mairi Nabler
Babler
Morse
Ree Democrat
Penrose Insists on Going to Convention
United States Senator Penrose plans to attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago, despite efforts by close associates to persuade him to stay. His private car is prepared and doctors are monitoring his condition as he presses toward participation in the delegation read.
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United States
Boba Penrose
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Wpon
Neap
Penrose
Chicaco
Charles
Alfred Fterkare
Curtalne Bosethe
Dry Chicago Plank Moves at National Convention
A June report notes Bryan Denive announcing support for a dry plank at the Republican national convention in Chicago. The aim is to nominate a candidate who pledges national prohibition, signaling a shift in party platform and advocacy.
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Washington
Jennings
Chio
Soviet Opens London Office to Bolshewik Trade Move
British Premier Lloyd George announces government approval for a Bolshivik envoy to establish a central trading office in London. Kausin and Moscow discuss improving prisoner of war conditions as a prerequisite to any resumption of trade. Italian cooperation and French aloofness color Allied diplomacy amid looming San Remo tensions.
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Draper
London
Grego Keasain
Eamise
Loyd George
Thiy
Russia
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Kesssin
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Krausin
Krusain
Moscow
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Présa
Ino Tontier
Lioyd George
Kraesin
Northernf
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Cambon
Everday
San Remo
Germany
Liberand
Asmages
General Faces Loss In Georgia Contest
The Chicago dispatch notes a Republican contest where Gene Leowird Woot is seeking the presidential nomination. Observers see Lowden strength influencing delegate sentiment as Chicago convenes, with new arrivals being swayed by perceived momentum and bandwagon rhetoric.
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Georgia
Johnson and Wood steer undecided delegates in 1920
The piece analyzes delegate loyalties in the 1920 Republican race, noting Lowden supporters fear Wood’s rise and Johnson’s chances. It cites January Keown intentions, Georgia’s risk to Johnson, and counts two Johnson-dominated delegations while Oregon and Nebraska lean Wood.
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Hean
Califordia
Montana
Oregon
Johnson
Ously
Wall
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