News Review of Current Events by Edward W Pickard
APAN has temporarily outmaneuvered League nations over immigration regulation. Japan refused league arbitration on internal policy and secured a protocol that could force the league to arbitrate and even threaten war if the United States resists. Britain, Australia, and others doubt the plan’s binding effect.
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APAN
League of Nations
League Assembly
Australia
Canada
British Dominions
League
Count Adachi
World Court
Japan
United States
Geneva
Greece
Italy
Belgium
County Adachi
America
Foeland
Paralact
Sappi
Britain Faces Liberal Defeat Over Russian Treaties
Prime Minister MacDonald faces a crisis as Liberals plan to reject the Russian treaties when Parliament reconvenes on October 28. They argue the deals divert scarce resources and expose taxpayers to further loans to the Soviet state. In crime news, Giants players O Connell and coach Dolan are blacklisted for allegedly bribing Heinie Sand to throw a game, with Sand reporting the offer. Chicago hosted the American Bankers Association where William E. Knox was installed as president amid sharp attacks on Senator La Follette by several speakers.
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Bselenn
MacDonald
House of Commons
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
Russia
Liberal
Landis
Giants
Jimmy O'Connell
Cozy Dolan
Heinie Sand
Philadelphia
New York
Sand
O'Connell
Heydler
National League
John McGraw
Pacific Coast
California
Dolan
Hicago
American Bankers’ Association
William E. Knox
Bowery Savings Bank of New York
LaFollette
France Balanced Budget for First Time in Ten Years
France reports a balanced budget after a decade, with Finance Minister Clementel pledging to maintain equilibrium without relying on new loans. The plan aims to tax collection efficiency, reassure capital protection, and includes an estimated 800 million francs in receipts from Germany.
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France
Clementel
Germany
Germany seeks Dawes loan terms amid grain shortage and trade talks
German Finance Minister Luther travels to London to sign Dawes plan loan agreements to be floated in the US election market at 97 with 7 percent interest. British bankers urge Germany to lower customs barriers for continued credits. A looming wheat famine hits East Prussia Westphalia and the Rhineland as government agents seek grain in the US Canada and Argentina. The Reich plans a grain import duty with proceeds aiding farmers facing ruin.
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Luther
Germany
London
East Prussia
Westphalia
Rhineland
United States
Canada
Argentina
Russia
Reich
Civil war fronts and world war updates
Nina's civil war shows no clear winner as Shanghai fights intensify. Cheklang forces claim strengthened lines after retreat. Sungkiang leadership passes to Ma liang, formerly a famed general and later a bandit. In Morocco Spanish troops face renewed troubles with Moors after relieving garrisons. Tetuan highroad cut and Zauen surrounded by 6000 Spanish. Wahabis capture Mecca from Husain's Arabs.
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Nina
Shanghai
Cheklang
Sungkiang
Ma-liang
China
Chang
Morocco
Tetuan Highroad
Zauen
Mecca
Hussein
Giants and Senators Clash in World Series Preview
New York Giants and Washington Senators, pennant winners of the National and American leagues, prepare to meet in the world championship series as the season heads toward its climactic clash.
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York Giants
Washington Senators
Brookhart Urges Dawes Resignation and Rifts in Republican Party
ENATOR BROOKHART of Iowa demanded Dawes resign as vice presidential candidate in a letter to Chairman Butler claiming Dawes wrecked the campaign and organized a secret pro-constitution defense to attack union labor. He upset regular Republicans who face choices as to backing Brewer or remaining with the ticket. Also, Democrats in Rhode Island Vermont and New Jersey adopted platforms denouncing the Ku Klux Klan and calling for Volstead act modification. Treasury reports credit aid to Northwest agriculture via a $10 million program improved banks, deposits rose, and the agency foresees focusing on farm diversification.
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Enator Brookhart
Iowa
G. O. P. National
Butler
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Northwest
Minute Men of the Constitution
Brookhart
la Follette
Ithode Island
William §. Flynn
United States
Vermont
New Jersey
Nebraska is More Prince than Pauper
Former Nebraska man William C. Gregg writes in Outlook comparing Nebraska and New Jersey to argue that despite sensational tales Nebraska remains one of the happiest states. He recalls 1878 farm life, notes wealth, debt, railroads, and Europe travel as contrasts, and criticizes socialist policies and government generosity while praising Nebraska’s per capita wealth and self-reliance.
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Nebraska
William C. Gregg
New
Union Pacific Railroad
New York
New Jersey
Washington
Greece
Armenia
Austria
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
Santa Claus
Socialist Party
la Follette
Party of
League of Nations
War Finance Board
Does Backache Worry You Endorsed Kidney Remedy Ad
A classic advertisement urges concern for backache and kidney signals, warning of possible kidney disease. It promotes Doan's Pills as the effective treatment, citing Mrs. M. Reker of Military Ave Sidney who claims relief after using the product and praises its availability at Western Drug Company and other dealers. The ad notes a 60 cent price.
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Dean
Sidney
M. Reker
Military Ave
Doan
Western Drug Company
Conservatism and the meaning of keeping steady
A lecturer argues that nations closest to their 1914 standards fared best after the armistice. He explains conservative as preserving tradition and holding onto advantages, noting Americans have not faced true trouble. He critiques the idea of a brainless conservatism and urges reevaluating terms.
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United States
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