World News Briefs Terse Summary
The article reports on postwar matters from Washington including the naval treaty status quo in the Pacific agreed by the United States Great Britain and Japan. It notes court recess, whisky tax disputes, Bolivian representation denial, a potential sales tax debate for a soldiers bonus, and ongoing Shantung talks. It covers federal aid for unemployment, railroads and deflation, a tariff board proposal, foreign debt funding terms, Dyer anti lynching bill passage by the House and pending Senate action.
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Wide range of postwar world news hits US readers
A long dispatch lists storms, strikes, crimes, trials, and political moves. It notes A C Townley's release and later embezzlement charges, New York garment unions staging a 25 percent wage cut protest, a minneapolis robbery, bank and court actions, a Knickerbocker theater collapse, and various international developments from Europe and Latin America.
Attitudes toward Genoa Conference and Pope Question
Washington and Europe watch Genoa talks as Italy and Vatican relations stir concern. Cardinals debate independence of church from state while France Belgium and Poland align, with Lenin era tensions shaping expectations. Four European economic goals emerge from Washington mobilizing postwar recovery and German reparations.
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Harding weigh Genoa conference decision
The United States has not announced participation in the Genoa conference. President Harding, in talks with Secretary Hughes and Secretary Hoover, and with Senator Brandegee and others, is believed to have decided to send regrets.
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Poincare seeks unlimited alliance terms with Lloyd George
Premier Poincare presses for a permanent Franco British alliance with no time limit and reciprocal defense. He seeks inclusion of German aggression to cover attacks in neutral zones of the Rhineland and immediate talks on eastern threats, while France expects Poland’s guarantee and notes Sarre plebiscite delayed to 1934.
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Peking Shantung Railway Plan Narrowly Favored By Nations
The article notes a compromise plan arranged by Secretary Hughes and Mr. Balfour, with Tokyo and Peking, allowing China to buy the railway with treasury notes and retaining a Japanese traffic manager during payment. Japan agrees to drop the loan demand and pledge to withdraw troops from Siberia when stability allows.
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Harding Backs St Lawrence Waterway Project Push
RESIDENT HARDING endorses the St Lawrence waterway plan with forward steps to a joint US Canada project. Secretary of State Joughes negotiates with Britain for a treaty while the international joint commission report triggers a parliamentary clash over jurisdiction.
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Mellon Warns Tax Hikes Needed for Veterans Bonus
Secretary Mellon told the House Ways and Means Committee that an $850 million tax hike over two years is needed to fund a $3.2 billion cash bonus for former service members. He opposes Fordney's plan to finance the bonus from foreign debt repayments, urging use of Liberty bond interests instead. Despite warnings, Congress moves to originate a bonus bill in the House, with a revived sales tax idea.
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Chilean Leader Reluctant as Peru Talks Begin in Washington
NHILE shows limited enthusiasm for Washington talks with Peru over conflicts. She accepted but will not participate if Bolivia attends. Chilean paper insists negotiations must not change the Ancon treaty terms. Chilean cabinet defers appointment of its representative.
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Death of Viscount Bryce, famed British ambassador to Washington
The article notes the passing of Viscount Bryce an eminent writer and publicist once British ambassador to the United States. Known as an "English Yankee" for his warmth toward the country his work The American Commonwealth served as a school textbook here for years.
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Months of Suffering in Baltimore Women Endorse Pinkham’s Compound
Baltimore readers report long lasting backache and weakness eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Baltimore woman Rose Waidner from Roseland Place credits the remedy for relief and urges other women to try it, noting no drugs and roots and herbs.
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Clever Fellow Boasts About Mauretania
A brief humorous Life vignette quotes a man claiming he got off something fine this morning and answers with The Mauretania, reflecting lighthearted dialogue about a famed liner.
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Favorite Prescription Endorsed for Expectant Mothers in South Bend
Mrs. Lillian Nye of Monroe Street testifies that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription helped her during pregnancy, saying it gave strength and kept her healthy. The ad urges women to obtain the medicine in tablets or liquid from druggists or by mail to Buffalo New York for a trial price.
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