Congress Voted Four Billions to Run the U S
The Tribune Washington Bureau reports that Congress will adjourn having provided for more than four billion dollars to run federal government operations for the coming fiscal year, a sum four times prewar needs, with interest on the public debt exceeding prewar government expenses. Calculations by Rep. Slemp place probable outlays at 4.095 billion, detailing allocations for supply bills, road construction, war savings redemptions, clerks’ bonuses, and wartime settlements. Market surpluses and revenue sources are projected, with public debt near 24.7 billion at year start and receipts around 5.5 billion.
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Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
Congress
C. Bascom Slemp
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
Vorar
Department
Aan
Veterans Victory loan funds and national debt figures
The text notes large deferred payments on the Victory loan exceed one billion dollars, with actual redemptions of about 90 million more national securities retired than proceeds from securities sales. It cites wartime costs, railroads subsidies, interest on the public debt, war contracts costs, and a projected rollover of flush indebtedness into the new year for debt management and market stability.
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Urs
Star
Baruch Demands Mason Prove Copper Charge Evidence
Washington June 2 M Revich former War Industries Board chairman asks Representative Mason to submit to Congress and the Attorney General the evidence behind charges that Baruch stole 550 million dollars in government copper. Mason replies he may amend his statement and lift a related accusation that associates stole 200 million in copper. Baruch also writes to Garrett and Hudspeth urging action to pursue or dismiss the matter, citing constitutional protections.
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M Revich
War Tadustiles Board
Mason
Winds
Onca
Congress
Baruch
Vly Bronscht
Melicious
Vines Jookine
Palmer
Ganeva
United States
Taaseh
John J. Ryan
Nw York
Chilman
Conner
My Mason
Heales
May Mason
Garrett
Tennessee
Hudspeth
Magan
Millerand For Suffrage Endorsed By Delegate Says
Paris dispatch reports M. Millerand favors women’s suffrage in France. At a Geneva congress, M. Godart, French representative, asserts government support for women in politics and a push to promote peace. He notes selection of a Chamber deputy signals Premier Millerand’s view. a suffrage bill may reach the Senate soon.
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Paris
la Concorde
Eto
Chamber of Deputies
M. Godary
Teis
Ponpauour
Iseshel
France
Milerand
M. Millerand
M. Godart
Jattin
Geneva
M. Godurs
May Vote on Arbitration of Strikes Quietly Planned
Reported by officials and farmers, the executive committee may order a referendum on compulsory arbitration of labor disputes. Members say the May vote could shape handling of strikes and labor conflicts.
Chinese Laundryman Is First Heat Victim
A Chinese laundryman named Bow Lun, 37, was fatally stabbed by a patron and died at Kings County Hospital. Today’s ex-time committee session of the American Federation discussed a referendum on Adamson law and federal raid actions, with notable debate on farmer ownership and a proposed tax. The meeting noted a 400,000 federation membership and reported no clear outcome on the tax proposal.
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Kings County Hospital
Trong
Vaau Federation
Orin Maren
J. W. Coverite
Meni
Farm Bureau
Pnwland
Baron Michetham Estate Case Stuns Court In London
In London on June 2 the Mind Court heard claims over Baron Michitham of Hellingly. Jody and Lady Michitham faced questions about a 100000 dollar provision and the baron’s death in January 1919. The doctor testified to signs of signing negotiations at the bedside and the ensuing trust of the estate, with witnesses detailing the alleged medical and legal steps. The case centers on heirship, the will, and alleged pressure by Lady Michitham prior to death.
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London
Chinee
Mind Court
Jody
Peinte Maron Michelin
Michelliam
Iuvsuil
Haron Minetham
Michitham
Mickelham
Liquor Leakage No Inside Job Says OConnor
Charles R. OConnor, director of prohibition enforcement in New York, denies inside involvement in forged liquor permits. He states the bureau had limited staff and has reduced forged permits with 25 inspectors and office workers, while criticizing press and Washington critics.
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Federal Liquor Permit Bureau
Charles R. O'Connor
Prohibition Enforcement
New York
Sentta Salter
Washington
O'Connor
Conn
Imarau Urs
Iis
Duran
Calder
Prune Panel Debates Nudicot Tax Plans in Chamber
Discussion in the chamber yesterday highlighted a proposed tax on agricultural developed work tied to prize betting. The total impact discussed was nearly 600 units with government seeking a per cent levy to fund agricultural development and related public works.
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Chamber of Dynaties
Huerta Takes Oath As President Of Mexico
Huerta assumes the presidency amid a large ceremony in Mexico City with military displays as officials report motion toward international recognition. Gen Obregon remains active while war events and political shifts unfold, including volatile reports from Puebla and Guerrero.
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Huerta
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Ehmt
Lejentio
J. Luis Parra
P. Eltor
Sonia
Manuel Pelaez
Puebla
Mexico City
Silvestre Marisesi
Guerrero
Sinc
Caris
Securlitis
Obregon Callies
Negroes Seek Political Rights Recognition at National Meeting
In Atlanta on June 2 the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People adopted resolutions urging national conventions to endorse common justice for all citizens regardless of race and to back the Dyer bill against lynching. The group pressed for untrammeled Black voting rights under the same qualifications as others and called for federal anti Jim Crow laws in interstate travel and civil service.
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Atlanta
Nationa Association
Federal
Civil Service
Moersey
Population Rise in Bayonne Spurs Growth Report
Bayonne shows population gain with 76 754 residents and an increase of 21 209. The report notes regional increases and references nearby areas such as Wonnsacket and Mass with figures indicating expansion in the late spring period.
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Bayonne
Washington
Reester
Mass
Wonnsacket
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