House to Hear Immigration Relief Plan for Labor Shortage
Washington January 2 The big industries and farm groups push to relax immigration rules to admit at least 100000 aliens beyond the 3 percent quota hearings to be held by the House immigration committee on a proposal from the National Manufacturers Association The plan, approved at the American Farm Bureau federation meeting in Chicago, calls for adjusting quotas by emigration data and allowing excess admissions during ongoing shortages with strict port of embarkation examinations or foreign government assurances.
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Washington
Hace
Congress
House Committee On Immigration
National Manufacturers’ Association
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Manufacturers' Committee
United States
Secretary of Labor
Revolt Opens In Mosul Amid Iraqi Unrest
A revolt breaks out in Mosul in the kingdom of Iraq. A Constantinople dispatch via Angora says hangars of the British air force policing Mesopotamia for the Arab government were set on fire.
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Angora
London
Mocsul
Kingdom of Iraq
Constantinople
Trily Mall
Mesopotamia
Taft Welcomes Second Grandson At Taft Home
Chief Justice Taft became a grandfather for the second time in two days as a son was born Monday night to Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Taft. Charles P Taft I announced the birth of a son Sunday.
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Supreme Court
Cincinnati
Taft
United States Supreme Court
Charles P. Taft, I
Britain to pay debts to United States, envoy reports
New York January 2 Great Britain will pay its debts to the United States, said Ambassador George Harvey as he arrived to report to President Harding on information the President requested. Harvey refused to discuss the summons.
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U. S
Great Britain
Harding
New York
United States
George Harvey
Harvey
British Evacuate Constantinople Region Amid War Pressure
British forces begin withdrawal from Constantinople area with routes through Cyprus and Malta under threat as new front lines emerge. Officials indicate continued allied evacuation priorities and tactical redeployments.
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Constantinople
Cyprus
Malta
Malta to Deter Tug of War Over 600 Pirates Landing
It was learned that Maltese authorities will remove 600 individuals to Cyprus while the remaining are brought to Malta. The move signals decisive action in the ongoing security operation and outlines the distribution plan for the detainees.
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Cyprus
Malta
Infernal machine mail bomb kills in Wisconsin
In Marghfield Wisconsin on December 29 Mrs James St Chapman died when an explosive device mailed to Chapman detonated. Her husband lost a hand and a grandson suffered shock from the blast in a disturbing Christmas package delivery incident.
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Marghfield, Wis
James St. Chapman
Chapman
RENTED COFFINS USED IN GERMAN TOWNS
Berlin reports that many impoverished Germans cannot afford burial costs and widows of small pensioners struggle to pay. Burgomaster Wedderkopf cites rising poverty and calls for a communal burial tax. Some towns have adopted loan coffins allowing bodies to be moved to a grave while the coffin is reused.
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Berlin
Wedderkopf
Freihal
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Ioan
Three Chief Diseases Decline in 1921 Death Toll
Washington reports declines in death rates from heart disease influenza and pneumonia and tuberculosis the three main U S death causes in 1921 lowest rate since 1900 census bureau notes. Increases occur in cancer automobile accidents diphtheria typhoid death by own action and homicide among others.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Executions of Two Irish Rebels Reported in Dublin
Dublin authorities executed two Republican irregular prisoners, Murphy and Whelan, at Mil Kenny for guerrilla warfare against Free State forces. The notice confirms the deaths as official.
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Dublin
Free State
Milkenny
Murphy
Whelan
Turks to Carry on War with Caucasian Division to Mosul
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from London reports that a Caucasian Division of about 6,000 effectives has been sent to the frontier at Mosul to continue the war. The message indicates ongoing military mobilization and strategic posture along the Mosul front.
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Mosul
London
Thone
Relishlo
Offensive unit moves toward Mosul from Van
A force of 6 000 offensive troops under Commander Dy Djevad has departed Van and advances toward Mosul, strengthening the eastern front.
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A _UCaUunislan Avisien
Dy Djevad
Van
Mosul
William J. Lemp Dies by Suicide at St Louis Brewery
William J. Lemp, millionaire president of the St Louis brewery, shot himself in his office amid worry over the firm’s passing and heavy financial loss, according to business associates.
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William J. Lemp
European policy defined plans told in Senate
President Harding backs a world commission of disinterested financiers and experts to settle German reparations if Paris conference fails. United States would name delegates if invited, while Borah withdraws his amendment to navy funds, backed by Lodge Watson and McCormick.
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World Commission of Financiers
Borah
Washington
Harding
Paris
United States
Germany
Ruhr
France
Credit extension to Germany proposed in Senate bill
Washington reports a bill by Senator Bursum proposing a $1,000,000,000 credit to Germany funded by U.S. government bond sales. The credit would enable Germany to purchase American foodstuffs and raw materials.
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Bursum
United States
Washington
Germany
Rep
N. Mex
U S Bank Notes Broad Upturn in November Business
The Federal Reserve Bulletin reports in November production employment and trade rose across districts with prices continuing to climb. The summary notes sustained expansion in industrial activity and general business conditions amid ongoing demand and economic momentum.
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Federal Reserve Report
Washington
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bulletin
British gale crashes ships. 28 lives lost
London reports gales along the British coast over two days destroyed five ships and killed 28 people. Western coast areas are strewn with wreckage as streams flood and bridges wash away.
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London
Husband shoots wife then himself in remorse incident
Louis Watkins, after shooting his wife and then himself in Springfield, Illinois, bound up her shattered arm and stopped a bleeding artery, saving her life. Both will live following a quarrel over a threatened divorce.
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Springfield
Louis Watkins
Income Returns for November Fall Below Those of 1921
November income returns slip below 1921 levels as wage earners report weaker earnings than a year earlier. Analysts cite lower consumer spending and tightened credit as factors weighing on personal incomes nationwide.
Tax proceeds rise but still lag 1921 figures
Income and profit taxes totaling 33,624,924 were collected, about 4,000,000 more than October but 25,068,737 less than November, 1921.
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Ncome
Italy to Expand Army and Extend Conscription
Rome reports the Italian army will grow to 250000 men and conscription will be extended from twelve to eighteen months. The extra costs are to be met by reducing the gendarmerie.
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Rome
British Hope to Fund United States Debt
London reports Stanley Baldwin the chancellor of the exchequer will travel to America to confer with Washington on Britain's debt payments. He says a settlement could ease interest burdens and improve trade between the United States, Britain, and Europe, while cautioning the mission is delicate and not yet settled.
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London
Stanley Baldwin
Southampton
Majestic
America
Washington
Europe
Bonar Law
Baldwin
United States
England
Poisoned booze blamed for nearly 100 deaths this Christmas
Washington reports say poisoned liquor caused almost a hundred fatalities during Christmas in the United States. Denatured alcohol accounted for most deaths as prohibition headquarters note thousands are in treatment at homes or hospitals.
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Washington
United States
Prohibition
Fights Big Posse Alone in West Virginia Shootout
In Steubenville Ohio on December 28 a posse pursued Joseph Jones after he shot Deputy Sheriff Harry Jones in Follansbee West Virginia. More than 1 200 shots were exchanged as officers and armed citizens battled to capture Jones whose home was riddled with bullets and left him wounded in the leg.
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Steubenville
Joseph Jones
Follansbee
W. Va
Jones
Harry Jones
President Fights Borah Plan on Naval Conference
President Harding opposes Senator Borah's amendment to the naval appropriations bill proposing an international economic and disarmament conference. In a letter to Lodge he says adoption is inadvisable given U S efforts to settle European problems and hints it could hinder State Department actions. Senator Lodge met with Harding and Secretary Hughes after the White House discussion.
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Washington
Harding
Senator Borah
Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
White House
Senate
Hughes
Capitol
Idaho
United States
Europe
Rebels Battle in Dublin Amid New Year Turmoil
Dublin reports violence as William T. Cosgrave urged peace. Armed Republicans besieged homes including Mrs. O'Hanrahan's, driving out occupants and setting fires. Irregulars attacked the Dublin office of the Irish Independent with revolver fire and bombings in the streets.
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Dublin
William T. Cosgrave
Dail Eirean
O’hanrahan
The
Irish Independent
Mine Inspector Killed by Blast at Ludington Colliery
Charles Finley, a mine inspector, died in a mine damp explosion at Ludington coal mine near Decatur. Two hundred workers stood at the mouth awaiting work. Four rescuers were overcome but later rescued themselves.
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Ludington
III
Decatur, Ill
Charles Finley
Here
Finley
Illinois Woman, 103, Dies at Home Near Murphysboro
Mrs Serena Beard dies at home near Murphysboro Illinois reputed oldest woman in southern Illinois she would have turned 104 on February 26 she is survived by seven grandchildren nineteen great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren
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Murphysboro
Ill
Sirena Beard
Here
Illinois
French Premier Plans Seizure of German Forests
Paris Dec 28 Premier Poincare intends to seize German state timber lands as part of reparations enforcement. He aims to secure wood deliveries to satisfy Germany's default and reinforce postwar restitution measures.
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Paris
Poincare
Reparations Commission
Ger
Balkans Rally for New War Involving Greece Turkey and Yugoslavia
Rome reports that Balkan nations Greece Turkey and Yugoslavia are preparing to renew armed conflict. The December dispatch notes rising tensions and potential clashes across the region as diplomatic efforts stall.
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Rome
Taking Over German State Forests as a Guarantee
A report notes plans to seize management of the German state forests to secure a guarantee. The move would place forest stewardship under a central authority as part of broader fiscal or political guarantees.
Germany’s debt climbs past one trillion marks in 1930s record
Berlin reports Germany’s floating debt tops 1,000,000,000,000 paper marks, while the Reichsbank gold reserve stands at 1,000,000,000 gold marks. At the current exchange rate 7,400 paper marks equal one dollar, the central bank could theoretically cover the debt with its gold.
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Berlin
Germany
Reichsbank
Thracian frontier braces as Turks prepare to strike
The Thracian frontier readies defense as Turkish forces gather for an expected assault. Jugo Slavia announces a broad mobilization of troops in response to growing tensions and potential conflict in the region.
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Jugo-Slavia
Dublin Rebels Use Bombs On Dawson Street
Republicans blew up half of Dawson street when a group forced open a door in the home of Denis MacCullagh and placed a lighted mine inside. The MacCullagh home was blown to pieces and several others were wrecked.
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Dawson Street
Denis MacCullagh
Dublin
MacCullagh
Oath for Supreme Court Justice Pierce Butler
Pierce Butler of St Paul took the oath as justice of the U S Supreme Court in Washington. The same day Alfred E Smith was inaugurated New York governor in Albany and the Turkish steamship Pacha Zugtche sank with twenty dead near Constantinople.
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Pierce Butler
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Washington
August Haupt
Japan Silk Company of
New York
Yokohama
Alfred E. Smith
Albany
Santa Anna
Cal
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Pacha Zugtche
Sea of Marmora
Constantinople
Ottavva
Cun
Dominion
Great Northern Railway
Vancouver
Quincy Junction
Western Pacific Railroad
Department of Commerce
Hunter Liggett
San Francisco Bay
Sydney
New South Wales
New
United States Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Mexico City
Chamber of
Italy
Avezzano
Capistrello
Rome
Tchitcherin
Lausanne
Russia
Privy Council
Tokyo
Kato
China
Dyer
Rep. Mo
American Chamber of Commerce
Manila
Philippines
Fascisti
Turin
Mussolini
Government Market Report Washington Grain Market Prices
For the week ending December 28 grain prices in Chicago show No 2 red winter wheat at 1.33 No 2 hard winter 1.27 No 2 mixed corn 7c No 2 yellow corn 738c No 3 white oats 44c Average farm prices list central Kansas No 2 hard winter wheat 1.07 central Iowa No 2 mixed corn 60c Hay prices show No 1 timothy at 17.00 Cincinnati 22.00 Chicago 21.00 St Louis 16.50 Minneapolis No 1 prairie 15.50 Minneapolis 18.00 St Louis FEHD bran 25.25 middlings 25.00 flour middlings 27.00 rye middlings 23.00 Minneapolis 3% percent Mnseed meal 51.00 Minneapolis gluten feed 40.35.
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Washington
Chicago
Kansas
Iowa
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Prairie
Wholesale Produce and Livestock Prices Report
Northern round whites potatoes and various produce prices listed for markets, with cabbage, apples, onions and Spitzen varieties. Chicago live stock prices show hogs, beef cattle, veal, lambs, yearlings, and fat ewes, alongside dairy butter and cheese values from Wisconsin markets.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Wisconsin
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