Senator Thomas E. Watson Dies After Asthma Attack
Georgia senator Thomas E. Watson died at his home after an acute asthma attack. He had suffered recurrent health issues but was in his seat when the Senate adjourned, and friends believed he was improving. He collapsed after dinner and died shortly after 3 AM, following a long career marked by sharp criticisms of the administration and controversial charges about WWI era hangings.
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Washington
United States
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Watson
Senate
Cabinet Decides On Prohibition Tactics And Near East Policy
Washington reports that President Harding and his cabinet reached key policy steps. The cabinet advised prohibition agencies to avoid seizing ships beyond three miles to prevent an international clash. Secretary Hughes announced support for keeping the Dardanelles and Sea of Marmora open for commerce and safeguarding minorities in the Near East.
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Harding
White House
United States
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Dardanelles
Sea of Marmora
Near East
China Authorizes Bond Issue
The cabinet has authorized a ten million dollar bond issue to sustain the government for two to three months. The issue will be offered to Chinese bankers in Peking amid opposition from Cantonese MPs who say the Peking parliament acted unconstitutionally.
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China
Peking
Harding to Name Coal Commission Members
President Harding will appoint the coal commission under the Borah fact finding bill soon. He awaits nominations from operators and miners for their representatives on the commission.
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Commission
Washington
Harding
Coal Commission
White House
Smuggling Ring Exposed From Cuba to United States
Federal authorities investigate a report by the commissioner general of migration revealing a vast international rum smuggling network. The probe shows mammoth operations along the eastern seaboard and that hundreds of aliens are entering the United States monthly from Cuba.
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Cuba
Washington
Commissioner General of Immigration
Seaboard
United States
Lake Seamen to Strike Cleveland
Lake carriers face a potential stoppage as the lake seamen's union plans a strike in Cleveland amid a tieup of freighters by the Great Lakes fleet.
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Lake Seamen
Cleveland
Lake Carriers Association
Lake Seamen’s Union of the
Great Lakes
Far Eastern Conference Breaks Up Over Siberia Withdrawals
The Russo Japanese conference at Chang Chung aimed at a Soviet Japan pact on withdrawal of Japanese forces from Siberia and resumption of trade relations has broken up.
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Tokio
Chang Chung
Japan
Siberia
British Government Ready to Cooperate on Three Mile Limit
Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador to the United States has been instructed to inform Secretary of State Hughes that Britain is ready to cooperate with the United States in extending the three mile limit off the American coast.
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London
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
State Hughes
Wheat and Corn Uncertain in Weekly Livestock Market
Livestock values show mixed moves with cattle softer grades steady and higher grades up to 40 cents weekly. Hogs trend up with packing sows 50 cents higher. sheep steady to higher. Wheat and corn fluctuate with war scare and demand factors. Chicago cash prices near 1.00 for wheat and 65 cents for corn. Potatoes and butter firm at times, eggs and poultry supply adjusters noted.
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Europe
Chicago
Effective Moth Protection for Red Cedar Chests
A government report from the agricultural department instructs that chests made of red cedar provide strong moth protection. It stresses tight joints and minimal interior exposure to prevent odor escape and moth contact.
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Agricultural Department
Marine Grass Fibers Strengthen and Cheapen Cotton Thread
A marine grass found in Japanese waters yields a fiber used with cotton to reinforce and reduce cost of thread. The blend improves strength while making the fabric more economical, illustrating a natural material enhancing textile production.
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Japanese
Origin of Moon-Eyed Describes India Drink Impact
The phrase moon-eyed, used for severe intoxication, traces to India where a drink in excess can blind a person from sunset to sunrise. In extreme cases, the condition lasts 18 or 19 days.
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India
Goldsmiths Notes Origins
A note explains that banknotes were named goldsmiths notes because bankers were originally goldsmiths. The remark links early money creation to craftspeople who stored gold and issued receipts for deposits.
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Goldsmiths
Sphinx Reputation Grows From Silent 8,000 Year Record
A historic note credits the sphinx with wisdom for remaining silent for 8,000 years, shaping its legendary status. The statement emphasizes timeless mystery and the long silence as its defining trait.
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