Genoa conference strains and Soviet aims dominate news
Soviet Russia presses for separate treaties and rejects a general European pact while Britain France and Belgium split over property restitution. At Genoa talks Moscow pushes for nontransfer of property, while France and Belgium resist. Turmoil extends to Ireland Ulster border and Irish Free State actions. Pan American talks weigh military spending limits.
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Second plenary session backs currency stability plan
The conference held its second plenary on Wednesday with a finance report presenting 19 recommendations but no definite commitments. Key items include currency stability, a forthcoming meeting of major central banks, gold standard reestablishment, and budget balancing. Chairman Sir Lamington Worthington Evans warned success hinges on U S cooperation. The finance commission member Thitcherin said little could be achieved without broader backing.
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United States
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US stance on Russia and Bulgaria policy noted
Secretary of State Hughes told a delegation from the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom that recognition of the Soviet regime depends on Bulgaria's rulers and a government capable of handling international relations. He affirmed no legal barriers to trade with Russia.
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Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
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France anticipates German default on reparations plan
A Sketch of London cites a reliable French source claiming Germany would default and that preparations are under way to mobilize about 150000 in the 1018 class of reserves. Lloyd George scrapped a Genoa meeting on reparations but hopes for another venue before May 31 to address payments.
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Lloyd George
Genoa
Battle Rages Near Peking With Diplomatic Efforts Stalled
Reports describe heavy fighting between Wu Pei Pu and Chang Tsao Lin near Peking. Wu is said to hold an edge as President Hsu urges ceasefire amid three diplomatic protests. Sun Yat Sen claims alliance with Chang and plans to move north, while Chen Chiung Min defects from Kwantung governorship.
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Irish civil strife eases as De Valera seeks truce
The text notes that Irish faction fighting persisted with cheer until midweek when De Valera asked Dail Eireann to intervene. A truce was then requested, signaling a move toward cessation of hostilities.
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Beveridge Defeats New in Indiana Republican Primary
Former Senator Albert Beveridge defeats Senator Harry S. New for renomination in Indiana. Beveridge runs on Progressive reforms including repeal of the Adamson and Sherman laws, sales tax, and government efficiency. Samuel Ralston wins Democratic nomination and Beveridge faces a strong contest. Modifications to the Volstead act may shape the campaign.
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Albert J. Beveridge
New
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Republican Senatorial Committee
Beveridge
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Progressive Party
Samuel Ralston
Gompers Attacks Bolshevism and Prohibition Fight
Samuel Gompers criticizes Bolshevism and urges labor to defend rights against Prohibition. He argues for beer and wine and condemns temperance laws as undermining working people. The piece also notes advertising satire and royal anecdotes interwoven with other items.
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Association Against the
United States
Hatchet Held While Claiming Self Defense In Murky Hancock Case
A negress charged with assault told the judge she did not touch the other woman. Luella Washington said she reprimanded the victim for garbage throwing, then the woman jumped over a railing. She claimed she held up a hatchet like the Statue of Liberty.
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The Devil's Bible Tale From Stock holm Legend
A famed Bible known as The Devil's Bible was written on 3800 asses skins and taken to Stockholm after the Thirty Years War. A poor monk allegedly struck a pact with the devil to copy the Bible in a single night, trading his soul for completion. The story says the monk survived, though details of the bargain’s fulfillment remain unknown.
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Stockholm
Marriage Billing and Coping Clash In Witty Exchange
Dialog hints at tensions over marital finances with a punchy exchange about bills and staying together. A light, humorous domestic snippet contrasts billing burdens with relationship stability.
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