Budget slashed as Congress cuts key agency funding
The House appropriations committee reported a total of 112 million 728 thousand 438 dollars in the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill, 23 million 724 thousand 196 under requests and 5 million 728 thousand 771 below last year. Ten million dollars is asked for the internal revenue bureau to enforce prohibition. Major reductions hit treasury commerce and war navy budgets, with census funding trimmed and war risk insurance cut from 10.32 million to 7.15 million. Senator Penrose backs the emergEncY tariff bill with hoped modifications, while Smoot accuses open hearings of delaying the bill.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Treasury Department
Department of Commerce
War Department
Navy Department
Congress
Census Bureau
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
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Penrose
Senate Finance Commission
Smoot
Utah
F. J. Hagenbarth
National Wool Growers Association
Townley Now Raids Kansas Townley Now Raids Kansas
Townley returns to Kansas as Nonpartisan League supporters plan a farmers’ campaign. American Legion posts statewide confront questions over involvement as national commander Gararth cites league politics as contrary to Legion rules.
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Themerican Legion
Jejon
Nonpartisan League
Translation Project For 700 Year Old Book At Penn
A vellum volume valued at $100,000 and written by Roger Bacon between 1216 and 1262 is brought to the University of Pennsylvania for translation by Dr. William R Newbold. The book, about life laws, belonged to Dr. Wilifred M. DeVoynich, a Polish exile who became a British subject.
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University of Pennsylvania
William R Newbold
Roger Bacon
Velum
Wilifred M. DeVoynich
Poland
Texans Bar Japanese Settlers in Rio Grande Valley
Harlingen and San Antonio report anti Japanese sentiment as committees from American Legion posts push a Texas exclusion bill for Japanese and Chinese in the Rio Grande Valley. Two families told to move on after arriving to farm land, with California agents allegedly arranging land sales to Japanese colonists. The measure, modeled after California’s exclusion act, is set for the January 15 legislative session.
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Rio Grande Valley
American Legion
Start Colony
San Antonio
Herlingen
Grande Valley
California
F. P Bishop
Dallas
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Tishi
Permi
Hayrma
Cal
Toscal
Alamo Post American Legion
Annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges opens
College residents from over 300 campuses nationwide attend the seventh annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges. The event begins tonight and runs through Saturday with discussions on higher education issues.
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Association of American Colleges
Balloon voyage crew stranded as rescue teams press trails
A trio of United States naval officers in a balloon drifted from Rockaway into Hudson Bay territory. Trappers from Hudson’s Bay Company worry about Ind runners from a factory as weather tightens. Rescue squads follow the Missanabi and Abitibi trails, aiming to meet the airmen by nightfall. both parties risk severe cold if delays continue.
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United Ates
Ian
Viln
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Hudson Bay
Hudsons Company
Ind
Rome
Missanabi
Abitibi River
Mercury
Esch Amendment on Water Power In National Parks
Washington debate on Representative Esch's bid to bar hydroelectric use in national parks. Interior officials back applying the prohibition to current park boundaries, while others debate extending it to adjacent areas. Industry reps warn of possible impacts on Pacific slope power supply.
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Jan
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National Parks
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Mather
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Interior Department
Payne
Baker
Federal Power Comission
Meredith
Commission
Henry J. Pierce
Washington Irrigation and Development Company
Pacific
Western pilot smashes record in 165 mile flight
Salt Lake City report says pilot Jack Knight shattered a distance record by flying 165 miles in one hour. The flight linked Salt Lake to Rock Springs Wyoming, with results announced from the local landing field after a radio message from Rock Springs.
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Jack
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Aeport
Inaugural Hootch Debate Faces Committee
Madison officials report an executive committee meeting on inauguration to probe claims that $10,000 funded Crvor nor Blaine ceremonies and that the inaugural ball featured liquor and improper dancing. Adjutant Holloway investigates militia knowledge of drinking. charges denied by committee members.
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Wis
Executive Committee
Crvornor Blaine
General Arrangements Committee
O. Holloway
Britain and France Reach Accord on German Disarmament
Paris reports a close Britain France accord on German disarmament and reparations. The London correspondent says Britain favors extra time for disbanding civil guards but supports immediate delivery of all secret processes for making explosives and poison gas.
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Great Britain
France
London
Germany
Measure Would Not Apply to Mexicans in Immigration Bill
Washington January 7 A Senate amendment by Republican Senator Phipps Colorado exempts Mexicans from the one year immigrant suspension. Congress has been informed that Mexican labor is badly needed by western farmers.
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Washington
Phipps
Colorado
Congress
West
Continental Baseball Association eyes eight club league plan
Boston reports the Continental Baseball Association aims to form an eight club league with major teams. The plan to be discussed with New York interests over the next day or two. President Andrey, who left for New York, will announce who holds franchise rights in Brooklyn, including George Cohan and Percy.
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Mass
Continental Baseball Association, Inc
York
Andrey
George Cohan
Percy
Brooklyn
House Committee Adopts Funds for Reclamation Plan
Special toxs on the adopted item authorize civil appropriations to support the American Falls dam and reclamation project. Idaho Reclamation Association work is praised. western reclamation efforts gain national attention as Congress considers funding via Eighteen. The Idaho delegation presses for reclamation progress amid Washington debate.
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Idaho Reclamation Association
West
Great Western
Pocatello
Washington
American Falls
Conference on national park sites and policy discussed
Officials and representatives met at a Falls river park site to discuss zoning, impartial investments, and potential eliminations of small park areas. The talks aimed at moving toward a negotiated solution before a special session, with emphasis on progress and avoiding bias.
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RF Addison
Smeet
Kee
Allbright
Yello
Mit
Falls River
Bat Park
Snake River
Mather
Wage Reduction Planned as Company Reaches Agreement
Taibo Colorado. By agreement of the employees and the section of the company leadership a wage cut of 16 percent is proposed to take effect after a vote and time to adjust. The details mention Welborn as a key party in negotiating the reduction.
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Deat J. F. Welborn
Sar
Hoover’s Relief Work Praised in Senate
In Washington on January 6 AP reports Senator Hitchcock Democrat Nebraska praised past and present American relief efforts in Europe and Herbert Hoover’s role. He cited 1919 $100,000,000 aid, Hoover’s handling as efficient and lifesaving, and noted $4,436,000 to Russia. Senator Reed challenged with questions about obligations and motives.
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Europe
Lerbert Hoover
Senate
Hitchcocky Democrat
Nebraska
Reed
Missouri
Russia
Hoover
Hitchcoch
Treasury
Hitchcock
Borah
Idaho
Lenine-Trotzky
Senator Reed
Athens Officer Slain by Unknown Attackers Near Home
Colonel Stez Zan Matsvaus, chief judge advocate of court martial under Veniwos, was shot and killed near his home in Athens. The 55 year old had presided over many notable semi political cases and had aroused significant enmity. A party of soldiers with unknown identity carried out the assassination tonight.
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Ste2Zan Matsvaus
Nartial
Veniwos
Fatzens
Alga
Recluse John Rete Dies by Gun. Dog Found With Him
Ashland Wisconsin reports a 69 year old recluse, John Rete, sought entry to Ashland county's farm but could not bring his dog, his sole companion. Late yesterday, Rete's body lay beside his dog in the woods, the gun still in his hand.
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Wis
John Rete
Ashland County
Smith
Pulitzer Mail Boat Missing Off Rugged Coast
The owner believes the Pulitzer mail boat is safe after it went missing near a rugged coastline. The vessel, seaworthy, may have been crewed by a landing party and last noted on January 6. A search is ongoing along Kingston shores.
Governor warns straits harsh passage for ships
The governor described the straits as one of the roughest waters yet boats bound for Unga December 18 faced danger while several small craft sighted no trace of a missing vessel. Andrew Smith owner of the Pulitzer reassured the public that the seaworthy ship will reach Portland safely despite Alaska coast storms.
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Unga
Uyak
Wne
Portland
Ore
Andrew ¢. Smith
Pulitzer
Alaska
Panama Fiscal Year Shifts Boost Ship Totals in 1920
In Panama in 1920 ships increased overall by about twenty percent, lifting totals for the calendar year. The document notes a fiscal year ending and mentions a levy of around $10 in aggregated amounts, with figures implying growth over the prior year.
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Panama
Big loan to pay salaries in Wald Prussia
Communists who head Wald town council plan a municipal loan of 5,000,000,000 marks. Families with two or more children and income under 18,000 marks receive the shortfall. Interest would be funded by a prosperity tax on incomes above 50,000 marks.
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Wald
Rhenish
Prussia
Coast Guard Cutter Responds to Missing Mail Boat
Seattle reports the Coast Guard cutter will depart Port Angeles today or tomorrow to search for the mail boat Josaph Pulitzer missing in Shelikof Straits. The alert stems from a December 15 notice from the Seattle Coast Guard office.
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Wash
U. S. Coast Guard
Port Angeles
Josaph Pulitzer
Shelikof Straits
Coast Guard Cutter Service
Lexington Grand Circuit Meeting Set for October Dates
Lexington announces the Grand Circuit meeting will run October 3 to 18 after the Kentucky Breeders association annual stockholders meeting. The Kentucky Futurity for foals of 1921 carries a $31,000 purse and entries close April 1.
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Lexington
Kentucky, Petting Horse Breeders Association
Kentucky
Washington News: Oregon Senator Chamberlain Improves After Surgeries
Confidence grew today in the recovery of Senator Chamberlain of Oregon who had undergone two operations. Attendants said that barring unexpected complications he would soon receive visitors.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Oregon
Navy Radio May Be Broadened
A joint resolution to amend the radio law would authorize the navy department to contract with newspapers to handle press matters for one year. Referred to a subcommittee after extensive hearings, the scope of press matter remains to be defined amid disputes between newspapers and private radio concerns.
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Washington
Navy Department
House Merchant’ Marine Committee
Alliance Neb. man convicted in rally shooting case
McElhaney, a 23 year old from Alliance, was convicted of shooting Earl B. Anderson of Omaha after a quarrel at a rally on December 7. District 1 Westover sentenced him to serve time in the penitentiary for second degree assault.
Otis Elevator Plant in San Francisco Destroyed by Fire
A fire swept the Otis Elevator plant in San Francisco causing an estimated 600000 dollars in damage. Officials said the blaze destroyed the factory buildings and equipment, with business interruptions expected.
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San Francisco
Otis Elevator Company
House weighs boost in representation across states
Washington reports a proposed reapportionment plan adding seats for several states while removing none. Under the bill each state would gain or lose seats based on a 14 978 population divisor, expanding California to 16 and New York to 47, with many others adjusted accordingly and no state losing representation.
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California
Connecticut
Georgia
Maryland
Massachusetts
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Minafetts
New Jrsey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
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Oklaho
Oregon
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Virginia
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Florida
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Kansas
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Maine
I Ae
Wentana
Nebraska
Nevad
New Hampshire
New Jersey
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Okiaden
Rhode
Carolina
Uae
Colorado Senate Debates Anti-Redress Measure
The Colorado Senate yesterday debated a proposed anti-redress measure by Senator W. W. Booth of Denver. The legislature considered reforms aimed at civil redress and criminal procedure, reflecting competing views on handling civil cases and penalties.
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Cele ‘An
Gilli
Retirement honor for long-serving House member
The House of Representatives unanimously approves a pension of 125 a month for the veteran member described as having a long career. He is named emeritus of the House in recognition of his service and dedication to duty.
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Utah Sheriff Ousted After Contested Election
Salt Lake City January 6 AP W J Bliss longtime Grand County sheriff was removed by Judge Henry N Hagen after a cor ruption case alleging bribes in a precinct. John B Skewes defeated Bliss, and county commissioners appointed Skewes as sheriff.
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W. J. Bliss
Grand County
Henry N. Hagen
District Court
Bliss
Apeppene
John B. Skewes
Skewes
Chief Says Day Officers Face Temptation Under Tough Probes
Paul F. Myers testifies before the House Appropriations Committee that revenue officers enforcing the Volstead act face severe temptations from crooks and bribes. He notes pay challenges and the strain of hunting violators, with some officers failing under pressure.
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Washington
Cording
Paul F. Myers
Internal Revenue
House Appropriations Committee
Myers
Williams
Comptroller Calls for Banks’ Condition Reports
The comptroller of the currency directed national banks to report their condition as of the close of business on Wednesday, June 29. The notice addresses all banks and seeks financial details for official review and assessment.
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Washington
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