Prospects in Near East Are Slightly Improved
Liberal prospects in international action show slight gains as debate ranged over intervention and reparations. President’s critics urge league involvement, while Hughes hints at a commission of experts to report on Germany’s capacity to pay and methods of payment. An Arkansas amendment would curtail funding beyond Britain treaty terms, placing Congress in charge.
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League
Hughes
Liberal Party
Europe
Ruhr
League of Nations
Council of the League
Germany
United States of America
Robinson
Arkansas
Great Britain
Congress
Senate approves plan to inaugurate on third Monday in January
The Senate adopted a resolution submitting to the states a constitutional amendment. It would set the President and vice president to be inaugurated on the third Monday in January after their election and have the new Congress begin on the first Monday in January. Do you approve this rapid move to make the government responsive to voters?
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Senate
Congress
French pressure in Ruhr prompts British debate on Rhine troops
The article reports growing French insistence to control Ruhr coal rail links and force Britain to cooperate or withdraw from the Rhine. It cites Le Trocquer and General Payot seeking a rail-strip concession from Britain, while Downing Street weighs the risks of a buffer state. General Godley warns the military position and the danger of clashes, noting French plans to move pollux across the British zone.
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Ruhr
Great Britain
le Trocquer
General Payot
Rhineland
London
Rhine
Godley
Colgate
Downing Street
Bonar Law
Pollus
French policy in doubt as Bonar Law and Curzon speak
Bonar Law and Lord Curzon criticized French policy during king's speech debates. Bonar Law warned British troops could be recalled at any hour risking rupture of the entente, detailing London Paris talks and France's two incompatible aims of seeking money while restraining Germany. He said France aimed to seize the Ruhr despite little gain, with reparations feared to enable a future German revenge. Curzon likewise argued French policy unsound, concluding with a note on America's strong views.
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Bonar Law
Lord Curzon
London
Paris
France
Germany
Ruhr
Marquis Curzon
America
Occupation tensions in Ruhr as France asserts control and German resistance grows
The article details French occupation measures in the Ruhr with strikes in Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen, fines for violation of orders, arrests of officials, and widespread boycott actions. It notes disarmament orders for German security police, capital fines, and cabinet members sent into occupied territory amid uncertain results. In Turkey, ports are closed and mines laid as negotiators seek peace, while Adrianople authorities relocate civilians. The piece also mentions British concessions and pending U S treaty progress as the Senate passes the debt funding bill.
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Ruhr
Germany
Recklinghause
Gelsenkirchen
Reich
Berlin
de Igoutte
Urkey
Smyrna
Isinid
Constantinople
Turkey
Adrianople
Mustapha Kemal
Ismet Pasha
Angola
National Assembly
Ismet
Senate wrangles over river funds threaten extra session
Senate leaders debate a 56 million dollar rivers and harbors plan and a potential filibuster to force full funding. President Harding allegedly sought to curb pork barreling by limiting War Department spending and redirecting surplus funds, angering pork senators and prompting charges of waste in the veterans bureau. Colonel Forbes resigns, with Col. Sjams or Dr. L B Rogers tipped for succession amid bureau shakeup rumors.
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Senate
Congress
Harding
Department of War
Budget Bureau
Treasury
Caraway
Arkansas
War Weeks
Secretary Weeks
War Department
Walsh
Massachusetts
Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
Forbes
Europe
Col
George E. Sjams
L. B. Rogers
San Francisco Woman Sworn In to Nolans Seat
Mrs Mae Ellen Nolan of San Francisco was sworn in last Monday to succeed her late husband Congressman John S Nolan. She becomes the third woman in the present house and the sole woman member elect for the next congress.
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RS. Mae Ellen Nolan
San Francisco
John S. Nolan
House
Fascist Italy bans Masons in government and society
In Rome Premier Mussolini demands Masons resign from lodge or state, arguing Masonic orders are political and internationalist, while Italian Fascists demand nationalism and loyalty. Count Palermi of Scottish Rite Italy urges adherence to the fascist order for the country’s sake. A prior cold wave crippled northwest train service, highlighting widespread disruption.
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Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Scottish Rite Masons of
Count Palermi
Rabies Outbreaks Spread by Coyotes and Dogs
The article notes rabies outbreaks spread by coyotes and dogs, with western stock areas at risk. It highlights the need for experienced teams to stamp out outbreaks, rapid poisoning campaigns under USDA supervision, and cooperation with state and local authorities. About 1800 coyotes were culled across five counties in Washington amid strict quarantines and targeted hunts.
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Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
California
Nevada
Utah
Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Arizona
New Mexico
Consider the Business Man
Farm Life argues the most reasonable people are American business men who favor reciprocity and the golden rule. It praises farmers merchants banks and manufacturers as largely honest in seeking a square deal while noting a minority of profiteers cheats and tricksters in all fields.
The Deadbeat and Social Contempt in Hard Times
A harsh moral outline explains that a deadbeat earns no respect or lasting support. While tolerated during prosperity, the moment trouble comes, he faces isolation and destitution with no help from friends or community. The piece contrasts murder defendants’ sympathy with the deadbeat’s universal rejection.
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Edward W. Pickard
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