Credit on Bona Fide Cotton Sales Promised by War Finance
Eugene Moyer Jr of the War Finance Corporation pledged to consider extending credit on bona fide cotton sales for export at interior points rather than at ports. Houston exporter W J Clayton urged action, saying it would restore invaluable support to exporters and financiers.
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Ae Pseibls
Eugene Moyer, Jr
Tangine
War Finance Corporation
Washington
Moyer
W. J. Clayton
Houston
Texas
Senate Passes Knox Peace Resolution in Washington
The Senate adopts a Knox peace resolution by a 4 to 2 vote as Democrats push a first step toward a peace framework. Senators Myers Montana Shields Tennessee Watson vote for. Nelson Minnesota opposed. one Republican abstained.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Knox
Thirne Democrate
Senitor Nelson
Minnesota
Newin
Senitora Myers
Montana
Shields
Tennesiee
Watson
Benton Orders Wages Reduced For Government Crafts
Washington reports a wage settlement attempt among ship owners and marine workers yields one concrete result. Chairman Benson orders a 15 percent wage reduction for all operators of government merchant craft. In El Paso Mexico faces three internal problems as it seeks recognition and peace at home.
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Benton
Washington
Emppine Hount
Benson
Mexico
Fl Paso
Texas
Mexco
Villa Receives Final Payment Under Peace Treaty
Mexico City details show Secretary of the Treasury paying Panfilo Villa the final installment of 317/18 pends as per the peace convention terms with the government. The settlement marks completion of the agreed tenure under the pact with Villa, the former bandit chief.
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Mexico City
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Praneino Villa
To Make Momentous Decision Washington
The National Assembly of Costa Rica will convene to decide whether the country remains an independent nation within the Federation of Central America or becomes a state within the federation.
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Washington
National Assembly of
Costa Rica
Contr Amerie
Great Falls Tax Controversy Sparks County Debate
Local records show William Atginger, a Mountain State Fair board member and Chouteau county official, vocally opposes poll tax levies from the last legislature. He vows to refuse payment while insisting on broader reforms to avoid forced marriage and other penalties.
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Board of Dire
Mountain State Fair
Chouteau County
Mit
To Lay Case Before Harding
Washington representatives of the unions said they would lay their case before President Harding after failing to reach an agreement with ship owners on readjusting wages and working conditions in conference.
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Washington
Shipping Mail
American Steamehly
Hardin
Occupation Likely to Be Extended Says French Premier
French premier outlines probable extension of occupation and its anticipated impact. Analysts expect the move to bring specific results, with officials signaling forthcoming measures and regional reactions under consideration.
Proposals in Good Faith Should Target Reparations Commission
Varla Briand urged press correspondents that proposals be addressed to the Reparations Commission. She argued occupa tion plans for the Rhine would be foregone conclusions with material effects and warned against winding discussion that could provoke intervention by the United States. Four Irishmen Executed.
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Briand
Indietril
Germany
Hiermany
Washington
Sali
Gould
Itu
Cockoning
United States
Nan Premiganda
Liquor seizures in Miami probe leads to no arrests
Federal agents seized 200 cases of liquor valued at about $40 000 from a private apartment vault in Miami. No arrests were reported. A German receiver's appointment and a disjointed report on allied war efforts follow in the same item, with unclear details about bankers and industrial councils.
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Pla
Midmi Head Aquarium
Peon
Atlanta
Jon
South Georgia
Regular Quarterly Dividend Sparks Widespread Farmer Discontent
Beth Washington Directors announce a quarterly dividend on wheat grades amid criticism that the new system is too technical for farmers. In Minnesota St Mant, Townley and Gi bert lose new trial as state high court upholds conspiracy to teach sedition verdicts. Washington Naval bill advances to Senate with 208 million dollars in appropriations including 90 million for continuing vessels.
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Beth Washington
Feds Jochem Steel Corporation
Wallace
Representa
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Townley
St. Mant, Minn
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A. Townley
National ComPartian League
Joseph Gibert
Lease
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Villa Nov a Freeholder Tribute Payoff in Durango Ranch
Francisco Villa retains a tribute title to his Durango ranch as final payment of 500000 pesos to former owners is ordered by President Obregon. Bank of England cuts bank rate to 6 12 per cent, affecting all markets. Alaska pulp wood supply seen to cover one third of U S print-paper demand per Forester Greely, amid broader rate and policy shifts across nations.
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Bank of England
Thayer
Kan
Washington
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Huaineste
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Greely
Unconditional Surrender Demanded From Mexican Rebels
Obregon orders all rebel officers above captain to surrender unconditionally. Rumors of US-based revolts are dismissed by officials as unlikely. Federal troops deter Murguia revolt while Congress considers a $50,000 relief bill for storm victims in Arkansas. Harding faces push to create a new federal public welfare department.
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Eveldent Obregon
Friticieno Murgula
Obregon
Mexicais
United States
Pablo Generales
Washington
Department of Public Welfare
Harding
Spencer Y. M. C. A
Spencer
Spencer Y. MC. A
Reds
Luther Bureh
Blues
J. F. Ware
Labor Board is Growing in Chicago and Beyond
Reports show expansion of the railroad labor board to seven members as new Harding appointees join a growing panel. The note mentions advanced sailing dates, wage concerns, and rush to recruit crews amid looming marine worker strikes. John F. Robinson Sr. dies in Miami at 77. W W Leaders jump bond after wartime conspiracy case.
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Labor Board
Chicago
Taft
Harding
New York
William Howard Taft
Railroad Labor Board
Baltimore
John Robinson
Miami
Army Reduction Sill Approved Amid Fatal Factory Blast
Washington lawmakers approve a military reduction bill amid reports of a deadly explosion at a Juan Martules Gonl cartridge factory near Pamplona. Ten workers killed, about a dozen injured as a blast tears through the plant outskirts. The measure aims to cut the armed forces as labor costs rise.
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Pamplona
Spain
United States
Sion
Juan
Martules Gonl
Harding nominates two Virginia US attorneys
President Harding named Thomas J. Muncey of Virginia to be United States attorney for the western district of Virginia and D. Lawrence Groner of Virginia to be United States attorney for the eastern district of Virginia.
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Virginia
Washington
Harding
Thomas J. Muncey
United States
D. Lawrence Groner
Extradition Denied in Barrett Kidnapping Case
Governor Stephens of California refused North Carolina’s request to extradite Mrs Marian A Barrett. Ashfield Stow her attorney faced charges of kidnapping Barrett’s son William H Barrett from Asheville North Carolina last February. Frances Schmertz receives seven years for accessory to highway robbery in Spartanburg court.
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Sacramento
Calif
Stephens
California
State of
North Carolina
Marian A. Barrett
Ashfield Stow
Spartanburg
Frances Sehmartz
Court of Sessions
Washington Update and International Tensions Report
The report notes President Harding in Washington with references to reparations talks in London and Berlin. It mentions naval reviews, coal and energy issues, and new appointees in the War Risk Insurance bureau. A separate item describes Chicago police receiving protective shields amid urban crime, with broader European labor unrest framed as relatively calm in the United States compared to Europe.
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Europe
United States
Bernstorff
Berlin
Harding
Count von Bernstorff
United States Stance on Allied Debt Amid War Strain
The United States shows firm reluctance to permit Hun control over Allied debt obligations. Officials insist the U.S. will not allow external powers to dictate reparations or settlement terms, signaling a protective stance toward allied financial arrangements.
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United States
Man Fined After Attacking Schoolmaster Over Punishment
A parent angered by the whipping of his child by a pedagogue struck the schoolmaster, resulting in a fine for the attacker.
Reparation talks mingle with Newberry case in Washington
Washington reports the United States leans toward avoiding formal comment on Germanys reparations proposal while monitoring the Newberry primary case. In Michigan, Senator Truman J Newberrys conspiracy conviction is reversed and indictments may be quashed.
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United States
Jon Dillan
Germany
France
Great Hrttan
Ily
Beletam
America
Janis
Newberry
Truman J. Newberry
Michigan
Supreme Court
Anite
Congress
Transport Wheaton sails with 2800 American bodies
The United States army transport Wheaton carrying American soldiers’ bodies sailed from Antwerp via Ansport for New York. At Antwerp the ship will receive additional bodies before continuing to New York.
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France
United Army
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New York
No Vatican Representative Appointment Not Planned
Washington states no American diplomatic representative to the Vatican is contemplated. In other news the Dial bill to require federal judges to devote full time to duties was favorably reported by the senate judiciary committee. Also Ottawa reports a Canadian gold rush with 4,000 acres staked near Ottawa.
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Washington
White House
Senate Judiciary Committee
May Day Disorders Rage Across Italy Reports Tepaz Riots
Observances of May Day in Italy were marked by disorders in several locations. Reports indicate that in Tepaz two people were killed during riots as crowds gathered and clashes occurred.
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Italy
Tepaz
Vast gold shipment arrives from Europe and Latin America
New York reports a large gold consignment arriving from Europe and Latin American nations. About $2,400,000 of the total near $3,000,000 is credited to England aboard the Lapland, with the remainder from other sources arriving separately.
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Europe
England
Lapland
Woman Who Navigated Niagara Falls in Barrel Dies
Anna Edson Taylor, famed as the only woman to survive a Niagara Falls barrel plunge in 1894, died in Niagara County infirmary. Her historic feat made headlines nationwide in the late 19th century.
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Lockport
N. Y
Anna Edson Tay Jor
Niagara Falls
Niagara County
Will Await Outcome of Sessions in Reparations Row
Washington reports the government will wait on the Supreme Council's London sessions to decide the reparations dispute. A separate note from Sir Robert Horne accuses the Soviet Union of seeking British overthrow in India as tensions rise. An earthquake shock, centered likely in Central America, was recorded at Georgetown University from 12:46 to 2:00 a.m.
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Supreme Council
London
Near East
Central Asia
India
Sir Robert Horne
Central America
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Wilson
Martha Jeffeys
Carrie Tabon
Carrie
Martha
Robert
Abe
First Draft Evaders List Sent to Fort Sheridan
The first official Hat of draft evaders in the sixth army corps area covering Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin has been received at Fort Sheridan. It lists 17 000 names announced today. A separate report from Riga says Britain withdraws from Persia and a Russian mission arrives in Tehran.
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Sixth Army Corps
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Fort Sheridan
Malaria Study Station Planned for Kinston
The international health board announced a malaria study station will be established in Kinston replacing a Louisiana plant. The site aims to study malaria and its mosquito vector, targeting a major nationwide anti malaria campaign once data are sufficient.
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Kinston
International Health Board
South
Louisians
Carolina
Washington
Poinfort County
Goldaboro
International Board
Rail line wrangle leaves Smithfield Lucknow square encumbered
The Atlantic Coast Line railroad retains control of the Smithfield Lucknow square despite Dunn women seeking beautification. A restraining order brought by the railroad against the town’s plan was upheld by Judge Lyon, keeping the site in its old state with faded cotton bales and an antiquated platform. The case continues unresolved.
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