House Passes Budget Bill With Conference Recount Ahead
The U S House approved the budget measure 344 to 9 to 60 against two amendments. The bill would create the bureau of the budget as a separate executive branch with a director and comptroller general each earning 10000 annually. The Senate already passed similar legislation and a conference will align the two versions.
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Washington
House
Senate
Representative Good
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
Treasury Department
United States
Publication of Slacker List Ordered in Record
Washington May 7 The house unanimously ordered the printing of the slacker list in the Congressional Record. Rep Royal C Johnson SD urged publication to relieve newspapers of damages risk and to reveal about 150000 men deserters for failure to report for selective service duty.
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Washington
House
Congressional Record
Royal C. Johnson
Republican
South Dakota
Johnson
Former Florida Governor Catts Indicted for Bribery
Sidney J. Catts former Florida governor was indicted by the Bradford County grand jury in Starke on charges of corruptly receiving money for casting his vote to grant pardons while in office. The indictment names the state versus Sidney J. Catts and cites gratuity acceptance.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Sidney J. Catts
Florida
Bradford County Grand Jury
Starke
President Harding Addresses Wounded Veterans at Walter Reed
President Harding pledged aid from his administration to the Soldiers of the Republic in an address to World War I wounded veterans at Walter Reed hospital in Washington.
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Washington
Harding
Walter Reed Hospital
Abandon Funeral Base in Cherbourg Under Allied Orders
American funeral base at Cherbourg is abandoned after one year following orders from American military authorities in Antwerp. The facility had been organized a year ago to serve Allied forces and remains unstaffed.
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Cherbourg
France
Antwerp
Veterans Rap Canadian Cabinet Dispute
Winnipeg May 9 The Grand Army of United Veterans in Winnipeg rap the Canadian cabinet over policy proposals and funding concerns. Veterans urge action and express frustration with current government handling.
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Veterans Rap
Winnipeg, ‘Man
Grand Army of United ° ‘Veterans In
Pioneering Judge Miss Whitehead Heads Kings County Bench
REAH M. WHITEHEAD Justice of the Peace Read M. Whitehead of Kings county Washington on the bench. Miss Whitehead was the first of her sex to be elected to a judicial office. She was formerly a stenographer in a Seattle law office and learned through watching court work plus night study. For six years she was deputy prosecuting attorney of Seattle.
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Justice of the Peace
M. Whitehead
Kings County
Wash
Miss Whitehead
Seattle
Unemployment Remedy Urged by AFL Secretary in Public Works Push
Frank Morrison, AFL secretary, urges nationwide public works to tackle unemployment as 4,000,000 workers are out of work. He speaks at the AFL executive council session in Cincinnati. Samuel Gompers and his bride arrive. he declines comment on the council program amid a pending open shop debate.
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Cincinnati
United States
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Morrison
Samuel Gompers
Big Cut in U. S. Expenses
Washington May 6 Although payments to railroads have caused a terrific drain upon the treasury the soundness of the public finances was revealed in latest figures of the treasury showing ordinary receipts running far ahead of expenditures In the ten months to May 1 total ordinary receipts aggregated 34 651 000 000 and total ordinary disbursements 4 277 000 000 During the period receipts dropped about 500 000 000 below last year but expenditures were cut from 5 533 000 000 to 4 277 000 000 Ordinary receipts during the ten months were Customs 258 000 000 Income and profit taxes 2 588 000 000 miscellaneous internal revenues 1 179 000 000 miscellaneous revenues 613 000 000 Panama canal tolls etc 10 529 000
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Washington
Treasury
Panama Canal
Many Russians in New York City Census Figures
The census bureau reports New York City's foreign born white population at 1,989,216 or 35.4 percent, down from 40.4 percent in 1910. Russians lead with 479,481. Italians 388,427. Irish 202,833. Germans 193,558. Poles 145,257. Austrians 126,447.
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Washington
New York City
Russia
Swindler Decker Sentenced to Long Prison Term
In Los Angeles on May 9, Joseph Decker described as a career swindler with prior operations and recovered sums between $500 and $14,750 was sentenced to serve from 10 to 44 years in prison.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Decker
Harding names E Reilly governor of Porto Rico
President Harding designates E Reilly of Kansas City to be governor of Porto Rico effective immediately. The appointment signals a new administrative chapter for the island under U S authority. Expected impacts include overseeing local governance and enforcing federal policies.
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Porto Rico
Washington
Harding
E. Reilly
Kansas City
Porto
Rico
U.S. to Sit in Allied Councils
The United States will join allied supreme council and reparations talks while maintaining abstention from European affairs. Mr. George Harvey, the ambassador to Great Britain, will represent the U.S. in the supreme council and the Paris ambassadors conference.
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Washington
United States
Supreme Council
Council of Ambassadors and Reparations Commission
White House
State Department
Lloyd George
Allied Supreme Council
London
Conference of Ambassadors
Paris
George Harvey
Great Britain
France
Roland W. Boyden
Printers End Walkout With Compromise Agreement
Job printers returned to work in Chicago after a brief walkout. The strike sought a 44 hour week and was settled with that concession. Printer unions accept a wage reduction of four dollars and eighty five cents weekly set by arbiter Dean Ralph Emerson Heilman. The basic compositors wage is now forty six dollars and sixty five cents per week.
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Chicago
Ralph Emerson Heilman
Miss Palmer Heads Child Teachers Association
Miss Luella A. Palmer, assistant supervisor of kindergartens in New York City, elected president of the International Kindergarten union. Miss Mae Murray of Detroit re-elected secretary.
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Miss. Palmer
Detroit
Mich
Luella A. Palmer
New York City
International Kindergarten Union
Mae Murray
Arrival of 1,235 Bodies in Hoboken May 9
Hoboken dispatch reports 1,235 bodies arriving under army transport command. Officers in charge are directing the processing and identification at the port facilities.
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Hoboken
N. J
Major Bernard Flood Honored by Paris Legion of Honor
Maj Bernard Flood of New York former chief of the criminal investigation section of the ABEF was decorated in Paris with the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for wartime services. Marshal Fayolle presented the insignia amid high official presence. Flood had been a detective with the New York Police Department.
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Bernard Flood
New York
A. BE. F
Paris
Legion of Honor
Marshal Fayolle
Major Flood
New York Police Department
U S Weekly Market Report Grain and Livestock Trends
The U S Bureau of Markets reports a week of rising grain prices driven by strong export demand light offerings and cash market strength. Wheat futures rose across May and July contracts while corn and oats shifted modestly. Livestock prices showed little change for hogs, with lambs and beef prices nudging higher.
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Oklahoma
Iowa
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Winnipeg
Timothy
New York
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Memphis
Prairie
Northwest
Philadelphia
Florida
Spaulding
Texas
Bliss
St. Louis
Baldwin
New Yrk
Northwestern
Boston
Plymouth
Wisconsin
Steamship El Amigo ashore off Florida coast
The steamship El Amigo, sailing from New York to Houston and Tampico, reported ashore on French reef off the Florida coast. The ship is not in immediate danger and a naval tug moves to assist.
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French Reef
New York
Houston
Tampico
Thelorida
Iowa Civil War Vet John MacQuiklan Dies
LaPorte City Iowa May 7 John MacQuiklan former mayor Civil War veteran and Black Hawk county supervisor for 86 years died at his home after a three week illness contracted on his return from an inspecting trip.
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Iowa
LaPorte City
John MacQuiklan
Black Hawk County
Indians Raid Peruvian Village Juli Attacked April 30
Indian bands attacked the village of Juli in southern Peru on April 30, killing and wounding many before gen darmes and civilians drove the raiders from the town.
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Lima
Peru
Juli
Wood Royally Welcomed at Manila
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood was royally greeted in Manila on May 1 as part of ceremonies honoring his arrival and service in the Philippines.
Earthquake Shock Claim Sparks Reader Note
A correspondent to a London morning paper says he has never felt an earthquake shock. An income tax collector records his name and address for reference.
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Punch London
Red Cross Ball Blue forbaby clothes
Fresh white dainty clothes for baby with Red Cross Ball Blue. It keeps fabrics bright without streaks or damage. Sold by all good grocers at 50 cents a package.
Why Mrs Lot Looked Back At A Dinner In New York
Alexander Black novelist explained the Lot tale at a Society of Arts and Science dinner in New York. He said Mrs Lot looked back to see if she was followed by a man and noted marriage is a success debate sparked by the event.
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Lot
Alexander Black
Society of Arts and Science
New York
Mr. Black
Time, the Good Proofreader Says Impressions Can Err
A philosopher notes that first impressions are often mistaken while Father Time stands as a steadfast proofreader, underscoring the idea that initial judgments fade with time. The remark blends skepticism with a touch of humor about aging and perspective.
Professional jealousy shakes supposed friendships
A brief comment notes how envy within professional circles can strain alleged friendships. It highlights that rivalries and perceived slights undermine trust and cooperation among colleagues.
Buddhists in Japan Maintain a Regular Salvation Army
Buddhist groups in Japan continue a regular Salvation Army like outreach, organizing charity drives and aid for the needy. They emphasize service, community support, and interfaith cooperation amid social need.
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Japan
Curunadiam Woman Completes Ninety Mile Snowshoe Trek
A Curunadiam woman completed a ninety mile trek on snowshoes last winter. The feat demonstrates endurance and resilience amid harsh winter conditions reported by local observers.
Cuticura Soap Ad Boosts Razor Efficiency and Skin Health
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for shaving, bathing, and shampooing. It promises doubled razor efficiency, skin purity, comfort, and health with no mug, slimy soap, germs, waste, or irritation even with twice daily shaves.
Humane Education Push for Personal Pronouns in Schools
The Humane Education society of Pennsylvania urges teaching children to use personal pronouns for animals. They warn using "it" or "that" risks seeing pets as lifeless objects and could lead to mistreatment. The call cites a Philadelphia Ledger quotation as context.
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Humane Education Society
Humane Education Society of Pennsylvania
Phladelphia Ledger
Hammock Time and the Open Air Conversation
A Birmingham Age-Herald reader quote evokes spring with a cheerful citizen noting the season, while a father complains his front veranda will be an occupied zone for evening comforts and he plans to retreat to the back porch.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Folly of fools draws crowds beyond wisdom of the wise
The phrase notes that foolish acts attract bigger audiences than prudent counsel, suggesting a crowd-pleasing impulse that overruns rational judgment. It comments on public attraction to folly over sound advice.
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