Velvet profits on wartime ships rattle subsidies hearings
Testimony before the joint Senate and House committee on ship subsidies highlights owners earning vast profits during WWI. Manson cites American Gulf and West India, Pacific Mail, and others gaming surpluses to recoup original investments, with ships like Mongolia and Siberia sold at high gains.
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Kolb and Dill Back in a Fast Moving Farce
Kolb and Dill open at the Metropolitan in Give and Take a clever farce with fast peals of laughter. Thomas Chatterton joins as Thomas Craig, drawing applause for his comeback and the duo’s strong appeal suggests steady business through the arena and matinees. Production notes report fewer than 400 pictures planned for 1922 23 signaling a trend toward quality over quantity.
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Bryan Explains Recent Elections Amid Soldier Bonus Debate
LOS ANGELES May 23 William Jennings Bryan attributed narrow primary election gains in Indiana and Pennsylvania to two issues: the soldier bonus and profiteering. Speaking while visiting his son and daughter he urged passage of the bonus bill and stronger actions to curb profiteering, saying these factors carried Beveridge's support.
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Freighter Arrives Heavily Damaged After Sea Fire
The freighter F. J. Luckenbach from New York to San Pedro arrived today at San Pedro with its cargo heavily damaged by a fire that started at sea and was extinguished after a hard fight. ADVICES to her agents here report the incident. Pinchot. Diryan will leave for the Mast today, leaving Mrs. Bryan who accompanied him to spend the summer in California.
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Presbyterians Hear Coolidge in Des Moines Assembly
Vice President Calvin Coolidge addressed about 12000 Presbyterians at the General Assembly in Des Moines urging national strength rooted in religion and education. Governor Kendall praised the assembly but lamented sectarian divisions hindering united effort while noting Presbyterian unity as a shared goal.
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Psychologist to Open Two Week Course at Masonic Temple
Dr. Orlando Edgar Miller, president of the International Society of Applied Psychology, will open a two week course at 730 pm in the Masonic Temple. His first lecture is titled Scientific Living, with an 820 pm talk on The Mastery of Water. The session includes discussion on the Stone report for church boards consolidation and the formation of an executive council.
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