Washington News in Brief on Tariffs and Labor Strife
A digest of Capitol actions and events. Senator McCumber signals completion of tariff bills within a week. Harding signs postmaster commissions and restores civil service pension rights. Government weighs coal strike impacts and warns against violence. Senate ratifies four power Pacific treaty with Lodge reservation. bonus tax and river improvement debates proceed. Regional notes include post office robberies, warship counts, rail and mint news, and a Greenwich tragedy.
Astor estate valued at over eighty million dollars
A report filed in New York Supreme Court places a value exceeding 80 million dollars on the American estate of William Waldorf Astor who died in England in 1919. The update accompanies a broad sweep of international and domestic incidents in late 1920s reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waldorf Astor
Baron Astor
England
Supreme Court
New York
Four power treaty ratified and bonus bill advances
The four power Pacific treaty was ratified by the U S senate after heated debate over a Cravath claim and secret understandings. The House passed the four billion dollar bonus bill by 333 to 70 under a suspension of the rules, with presidential veto possible and ongoing party maneuvering in Congress. President Harding met with House leaders to discuss finance and timing as the measure awaits Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Senate
Washington
House
McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
John Dickinson Sherman
United States
Borah
Idaho
Paul D. Cravath
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Cravath
Hughes
Dunderwood
Assagi
Campbell
Rules Committee
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Florida
White House
Mondell
Wyoming
Michigan
Towner
Iowa
Kansas
Longworth
Ohio
Fess
Treasury
Congress
United States to Withdraw Troops From Germany by July First
President Harding orders all American troops in Germany home by July 1 as the Rhine debt dispute with the Allied powers deepens. Secretary Hughes challenges the Allied claim citing Berlin and Versailles treaties and calls for equitable payment while warning against excluding the U S claim. The piece also notes a Typhus plague threat in Europe and a League of Nations sanitary cordon plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Office
London
Secretary of
Hughes
Germany
Underwood
Supreme War Council
Supreme Council
League of Nations
Rhine
Washington
Congress
Harding
United States
Allied
America
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Belgium
United Seles
Senate
Lodge
JR Urope
Health Department
Galicia
League
British Cabinet Crisis Deepens Over India Post
Reports say Lord George will attend the Genoa conference and Viscount Peel takes the India post after Lord Derby’s decline. The turmoil stems from wider unrest in the Muslim world since World War I, with Moslems uniting and pressuring for Turkey’s restoration as caliph leads Mohammedans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord George
Genoa
Viscount Peel
India
Lord’ Derby
Montagu
Turkey
Test of strength in Third district election
John B. Nelson won the special election in the Third district, defeating Ernest McLean amid Democratic weather. The GOP victory narrows the majority in a normally Republican district, with Democrats centering their campaign on the bonus and treaty issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Nelson
Ernest McLean
Britain Claims Wrangel Island as British Flag Raised
The article notes EFANSSON planting a British flag on Wrangel Island and claiming it for Britain. It contrasts with 1881 actions by Capt. C L Hopper of the Corwin and Lieut. Robert M Berry of the Rodgers who raised an American flag, claimed discovery rights, and left a cairn record. The island’s importance stems from strategic dominance of northeastern Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efansson
Great Britain
Wrangell Island
Corwin
Robert M. Berry
Siberia
Supreme Court Upholds New York 1920 Rent Law Use of Police Power
The United States Supreme Court ruled the New York rent law of 1920 valid, citing social emergency and dwelling shortages as justification for police power. Also notes a trench visit suggestion for study of modern warfare between Ulster and South Treland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United. States
Supreme Court
New ‘York
Ulster
South Treland
Freezone claim for corn removal advertised
An advertisement promotes Freezone as a painless corn remover that works with a small bottle sold by druggists. It claims immediate relief and easy lifting of hard and soft corns and toe corn without soreness or irritation.
Wool Gombers in Paris Wool Mattress Trade
In the Latin quarter of Paris groups of bareheaded women sit by church doors combing wool from mattresses. The text notes that even a very poor French peasant typically owns a comfortable bed with a wool mattress, highlighting common bedding practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
War doubles cotton and linen prices advertise laundry aid
The notice proclaims that prices for cotton and linen have doubled due to the war and suggests extending their service by using Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry. Grocers advertise in the column.
Hens in Trouble Over Egg Shortage
Lucile travels to a neighbor to fetch eggs but is turned away as hens are molting and cannot lay. On returning home she reports to her mother that Mrs T cannot provide eggs because her hens are wilting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile
Women and smoking line sparks Texas debate in Galveston News
The Galveston News comments on a controversial stance claiming women have a right to smoke while noting objections to housewives using pipes in public or domestic settings. The piece reflects early 20th century attitudes toward gender and morality in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Galveston News
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for wool silk linen cotton or blends. It promises no streaking spotting fading or running and claims rich color for baby coats skirts curtains and other worn items with clear directions and drugstore purchase.
Seeing Is Believing in a Gossiping Moment
In a brief exchange Gertrude notes Georges dresses like a gentleman while Clare jokes about never seeing him dressed, capturing a light social moment in dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Georges
Cuticura Advertisement Promises Skin Improvements
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap for improving complexions, dandruff, itching, and rough hands. Claims that applying Ointment then washing off after five minutes with Soap yields wonderful results.
Don't Marry a Woman Who Talks Too Much
A cautionary note warns men to avoid marrying talkative partners if they must guard family secrets, highlighting risk of leaks and reputational harm. The remark frames communication as a potential threat to confidential information within households.
Preachers' Lives Touched by Weddings in Town
In a quiet community, weddings bring unusual activity to local pastors. The ceremonies spark social gatherings, echoing through churches and inviting townsfolk to celebrate union and faith.
Hidden Knowledge, Public Silence Proverb
A terse saying advises that prudent people retain more information than they reveal. It suggests discretion in conversation and strategic sharing of knowledge to avoid exposing all thoughts or plans.
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Dakota
Marding
Post Office Department
Parcel Post System
Postal Commission At
Daugherty
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
West
Appropriations Committee
Chicago
South Bend
Ind
American Legions Unemployment Committee
San Diego
Cal
Algonquin
Ill
United Mine Workers of America
Cleveland, O
City of
St. Louis
Royse City
Tex
Elvin S. Hill
Denison
Roy Collett
Peoria
Bruce Frazier
W. T. McCullough
New York Central Railroad
Nickel Plate
Cleveland
F. E. Scobey
San Antonio
Raymond T. Baker
Addison Holmes
U.S. Grant
Gary
Henry Barker
Greenwich, Conn
State Penitentiary
Huntsville
Miller
Albany
N. Y
Jim Larkin
Mississippi Senate
Jackson
Miss
James O’brien
Davenport
West Harrison Street
Racine Avenue
State Bank of
Staplehurst
Neb
Burlington
Kan
Rock Creek
Boy
Magician Lake
Dowaglac
Mich
S. Rhineland
Belfast
May Street
Emerald
Norfolk
Harry A. Baldwin
Honolulu
Hawaii
United States Congress
Lincoln M. McCandless
Liverpool
Churchill
Leghorn
Max Warhaft
Amaranth
Man
Mrs. Warhart
Poincare
Essex
Mass
Canada
Republican House
Moelem
Cascara
Romata
Oy Ufa
Lloyd
Meryemmpany
Wows
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!