Digest of World Events Including Rail Losses and Global Affairs
General Davis reports the railroad government loss at 1 200 000 and notes the return of the roads guaranty is not included. Dispatches from Washington cite US demand for equal opportunity in mandate territories and Yap internationalization. Agricultural outlook foresees a 620 287 000 bushel winter wheat crop based on current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torectar
Washington
Iitish
United States
Department of Agriculture
Fehrenbach Cabinet Resigns Over Silesia Offer Rejection
The Fehrenbach cabinet steps down after America rejects a settlement proposal in Upper Silesia. Panama and other parties scorn Secretary Hughes warning as tensions rise over the border dispute and postwar arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehrenbach
America
Foles
Upper Silesia
Panama
Hughes
Allies Move to Occupy Ruhr and Set Reparations
The London led supreme council moved toward the six day ultimatum to Germany with France to occupy the Ruhr on May 12 aided by British and Belgian detachments. Germany must pay 2 billion gold marks annually plus 86 percent of export value. bonds issued to cover debt. The United States may join later, while Upper Silesia tensions flare as Polish forces invade and clash with German and Allied units.
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Ruhr
Great Britain
Italy
France
Supreme Council
London
Lloyd Georgee
Count Sforra
Hile
Briand
Tord Curzon
Repariuions
Fraghes
Berlin
Germany
Doctor Sthamer
Allied
Paris
Ign
Belgium
Reparations Commission
North Sea
Baltic
Bremen
Tamburg
Stettin
United States
Stybnik
Pless
Upper Silesia
Poland
Germimny
Oppern
Oder River
Gross Strehlita
Trahan
Dernd
Sulehl
Prince Sapieha
Allied Supreme Council
Ostend
Senate adopts Isnex peace resolution and Germany relation outlook
The senate backed the Isnex peace measure and calls for a new treaty with Germany, as Senator Godge notes the Versailles pact cannot be amended to U S desires. Irreconcilables cheer the nonresubmission, while German officials welcome the Knox resolution though expect no quick restoration of relations or trade with America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Germany
Godge
United States
Harding
Blair Faces Senate Probe Over Tax and Convention Vote
President Harding nominated Mr. Flair for commissioner of internal revenue. Senator Johnson led opposition in a stormy executive session, charging Blair with violating North Carolina laws and concealing income tax through a family partnership. The nomination was sent to the Senate Finance Committee for thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Hirai Johnson
David W. Blair
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Flair
Internal Revenue
Senate
Johnson
Blair
Flo
Senate Finance Committee
Panama resists White award as United States presses Coto dispute
Secretary Hughes warned Panama that without voluntary action within a reasonable time Washington will move to enforce transfer of jurisdiction of the Coto territory to Costa Rica and to uphold the White award. President Porras says the note does not alter Panama’s stance and that she feels justified in rejecting the award.
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Republic of Panama
Liam
Tluehes
Panama
United States
Coto
Costa Rica
Porras
Hughes
Doctor Bustamente
University of Tin- Vane
Perras
Newberry Conviction Reversed Over Federal Corrupt Practices Act
The U S Supreme Court acquits Senator Truman H. Newberry of Michigan and sixteen others, finding the act unconstitutional. The court overturns the conviction but justices split on Congress power to regulate primaries under the original Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
United States Supreme Court
Newberry
Congress
United States Steel Cuts Wages Across Board
United States Steel plans a about 20 percent wage cut for day laborers effective May 61 with equitable adjustments for other rates. The average daily wage drops around $1.40, reducing payroll by at least $150 million annually. Frank Morrisson of the AFL denounces the move as unjustified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restores Health
Ravenswood West Virginia woman reports seven years of female troubles eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after eight bottles. She praises relief and urges suffering women to consider the remedy. The ad notes long service of the product and its claimed support for housewives facing nerve and physical ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
W. Va
Nore
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bertha Lierine
Disillusioned Lovers Exchange Dreams and Jilting Line
A clipped exchange shows Mabte asking if Bert believes in dreams and Bert replying that he once loved a dream who jilted him. The dialogue hints at heartbreak and lingering romantic disillusionment.
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Mabte
Bert
Fresh White Laundry for Baby Clothes
Advertisement touts mild laundry product for baby garments sold by grocers. Claims safe for delicate fabrics and gentle on colors with no streaks or damage. Mentions Red Cross branding and packaged form.
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Red Cross
Our First Impressions Error Revealed by Philosopher
A philosopher notes that initial judgments are often wrong and jokes that even Father Time serves as a proof reader, suggesting time refines human error. The remark underscores skepticism toward snap conclusions and the value of delay.
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Dinformiatie
Grever
Berg Soll
Philadelphia
Proereuss
Glen. Peston
Jobo G Fone
Aid Thompson Teader
Presidioy
Diarene Aie
Illnois
Neywoorts
Supremes Court
Jnech Gould Sehumotian
Washington Dispatch
Hoarding
Tiarding
Nomed F. Reil
Kansas City
Porto Rico
Reilly
Mid-West
South
Charles P. Swope
Pennsylvania
Prohibition
John F. Kramer
Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington Heard
Walter H. Riddell
Hays
Mr. Riddell
Cortland
Mellon
Weeks
W. F. Wills
Erie Tire and Rubber Company
Sandusky, C
Common Pleas Court
Joseph Decler
Los Angeles
Cal
John F. Robinson
Miami, Fla
Americaian Railway Express
New York Dispatch
Tethel Gavin, Twentyfour
Glencoe
Wis
Detroit United Railway
Detroit
Mich
Frank Slauser
House of Representatives
Battle Creek
Great Lakes
Luella A. Palmer
New York City
International Kindergarten Union
Mae Murray
B.D. Brickhouse
Little Rock
Ark
Thoboken
N. J
Wheaton
wIarion Butterworth
Proctor, VI
Northron Ohio Traction Company
Akron
Uniontown
Robert Ts. Gratin
Sixth Army Corps
Michie
Wisconsin
EH Heimick
Fort Sheridan
Walter M. Bunting
Cheyenne
Corners Point
Charles A. Morse
Fairbanks, Morse & Consemble Manufacturers
Orlands
Pla
Aljevienn
Ilneh Wallace
Aitile
Council of Amibadadors
Daris
Francesc Pedesea
Finance
Treasury
Chamber of Deputies
Rou
Signor Tedesea
Furohito
England
Sun Yat Sen
China
Canton
Hong Kong
Herbert Coulstoan Gardner
Baron Burghclere
Peninsula and Oriental Steamship Company
Lord Dewar
The
British Goat Society
Atlantic
Hedges
Freind Sykes
Scotland
Aldershot
Roathmore
County Kerry
Ireland
Coblenz
Rhineland
Denmark
Dagmar Overby
Chicago
Coliseum
Calvin Coolidge
Potomac Park
E. Winslow
Massachusetts
Ihe
Edward W. Pickard
Pehrenbach
Greign Almister Sisabenes
Stresemann
People’s Party
Mayer-Naashbenren
Gering Amdauxsador
Dkahe
Pannonia
Danavia
Netherlands
House
Borah
Orapan
Porerene Aso
Reed
Amlixsourt
Bule Durham
al Inch Gap
A. C. Mfg. CO
S. Division Street
Buffalo
N. Y
N. U
Indianapolis
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