North Carolina House Passes Marriage License Exam Bill
The North Carolina House approved a bill requiring medical examinations for marriage license applicants and mental competency proof. The plan exempts some cases for females while males must also be tested for venereal infection. The resolution also authorizes a five member commission to study selling state railroad stock and funds for various educational and public buildings.
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Harding administration acts to halt hostilities in Central America
Washington reports that the Harding administration ordered identical notes to Costa Rica and Panama, urging cessation of hostilities and peaceful settlement over the Coto territory based on the White award. The move followed talks among President Harding and cabinet secretaries, signaling readiness to enforce a peaceful solution if needed.
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Federal judge bars Louisiana from stopping rail rate increase
The Louisiana state railroad commission was temporarily enjoined by Federal Judge Poster from interfering with passenger and freight rate increases approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Wilson vetoes Fordney tariff bill amid veto debate
Washington reports President Wilson vetoed the Fordney emergency tariff measure calling it harmful to farmers and domestic marketing. He warned it would not open foreign markets and would raise false hopes. House action on overriding the veto was expected with doubt about success. In Athens Venizelos said nothing from Berlin and hinted he would not reenter Greek politics if abdication occurred.
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United States 15 in danger of war embassy row looms
A chaotic dispatch reports tensions rising as Panama and Costa Rica face an ominous outlook. Filings note orders restricting liberties in Paraguay and a naval concern as 4 000 ship crews lack swimming skills. London reports 18 killed and 250 wounded in clashes between Communists and Nationalists in Florence.
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Costa Rica Forces Rush to Coto Border in Tense Dispute
Costa Rican troops are rushed toward the Coto district amid border clashes with Panama. A steamer reportedly ferries troops and munitions to Punta Arenas as Panama near Coto is threatened. U S treaty questions and arbitration awards loom over potential U S involvement.
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Propositions in Bad Faith and Political Debates Across Washington
Allied plans would seize German customs receipts in occupied territories to enforce Germany's reparations, while denying further territorial occupation. U S Senate subcommittee votes against Ford Newberry testimony. debates on campaign costs and inauguration era politics dominate the day.
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Justice Tempered With Mercy in Kalkbrenner Sentence
Federal Judge Landau shows mercy as Adolph Kalkbrenner, 19, is sentenced to seven weeks in jail for rifling the mails. In Chicago, five bandits robbed a mail truck and escaped with six sacks. In Washington, ex Senator Henderson of Nevada was wounded in the wrist by Charles A. Crook, a former Nevadan living in D.C.
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Decrease in Legal Reserves Reported for Banks
The week ends with clearing house banks and trust companies holding $3,983,650 in excess reserves, down $10,357,390 from the previous week. In Washington, Cabinet members are sworn in as administrative power shifts from Democrats to Republicans under President Harding.
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Plumbers Return to Work in Mobile After Strike
Plumbers in Mobile Alabama resumed work at the new wage rate of eight dollars per day after a strike over cuts from nine dollars. Union negotiators stated the return ends the labor dispute and restores regular plumbing services to the area.
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Rebels Seize Petrograd and Towns in Voronezh Region
Rebels take control of Petrograd 19 and occupy towns in Voronezh and Tamgov regions with armed peasants enforcing the new government.
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Bolshevik Push Reported Near Petrograd and Voronezh
Dispatches claim Bolshevik leaders Lenine and Trotsky prepare for fighting as anti Bolshevik forces in Voronezh and Tambov gain control. Warships move on Neva river with Soviet troops in Petrograd. Kronstadt mayor units report driving Bolshviks from Oranienbaum near Petrograd. Harding gains burial ground via 100 year old land grant in Fairfield County Ohio.
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German Proposals Rejected as Allied Troops to Occupy Ruhr
Allies announce occupation orders for Ruhort Duisburg and Dusseldorf following the rejection of German proposals. French British and Belgian premiers telegraphed the immediate occupation by allied troops in response to non fulfillment of reparations obligations.
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Mexico City leaders discuss Harding address and global views
A compilation of dispatches notes Obregon praising President Harding’s inaugural speech as constructive, while Mexico City officials criticize the tone. Other items report U S wartime figure Chamberlain May Land Job talks, parliaments seeking aid for anti Bolsheviks, and a Georgia dynamite incident.
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