Final Draft Chinese Tariff Agreement Sent to Committee
The Far Eastern committee meets to pass on the final draft of the Chinese tariff agreement. China would gain a 5 percent customs duty replacing 3.5 percent, plus a 2.5 percent surtax on necessities and a 5 percent surtax on luxuries, boosting revenue by about 46.17 million Chinese dollars.
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Far Eastern Committee
Shanghai
Tate
China
Great Britain
Tes
Japan
Japanese arms conference delegation to sail from San Francisco
Ten members of the Japanese arms conference delegation will depart aboard the Shinyo Maru from San Francisco on Jan 24, including Major General Otake and several advisors. A Senate resolution urged against any foreign control of Chinese finances or taxes, asserting U S policy favors Chinese sovereignty. The Chinese and Japanese delegates formally accepted the Kia Chow lease surrender terms, with talks on mines along the railroad continuing into tomorrow.
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Washington
Japan
San Francisco
Otake
Urope
Tanaka
Nissihara
Negishi Os
Moorita
Tokio Commercial University
Tachi
Foreign Office
King
Utah
Senate
United States
China
McCormick
Illinois
State Department
Pan
Kia Chow
Via
Theso
US Canada plan for deepwater canal link to Atlantic
A joint committee recommendation on cooperation between the United States and Canada for a deepwater waterway to connect the Great Lakes region with the Atlantic was presented to Congress by Fee Harding.
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Washington
United States
Canin
Atlantic
Congress
Fee Harding
Ireland Ends Run of British Rule at Dublin Castle
Dublin observers cheered as the provisional government of Ireland took formal control from British authorities at Dublin Castle on January 16. Michael Collins and other leaders arrived to accept the transfer staged by Viscount Fitzalan with the Privy Council, signaling the fall of Dublin Castle to Irish self rule.
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Dublin
Ireland
Dublin Castle
Provisional Government of
Viscount Fitzalan
Privy Council
Michael Collins
John McNeill
P. J. Hogan
Jos. McGrath
Kevin O. Higgins
Wm. Cosgrave
Privy Council Chamber
Metropolitan Police
British boycott to be revoked in Irish power handover
Dublin reports say Dublin Castle offices will transfer to the Irish provisional government with ministers to visit the castle and be received by the viceroy. A flag incident occurred as a lorry left the grounds, but the ceremony otherwise proceeded smoothly.
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London
Dublin
Dublin Castle
Strike Called Off In New York Garment Industry
The garment workers strike in New York, ongoing since November 14, is expected to end. ILGWU members plan a meeting to weigh the situation. Both sides claim victory as work resumes under old conditions and the 44 hour week remains in effect while an inquiry into labor conditions is sought.
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New York
Garment Workers
International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
Hoover
Davis
Wife murderer loses nerve in Illinois farm killings
B F Monroney a farmer surrendered to Sheriff Vincent Aye and admitted killing his wife son and daughter with an axe over financial worries. He led deputies to the bodies saying he killed them as they slept and attempted to hang himself in the barn using a window cord.
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Charleston
Ill
B. F. Monroney
Vincent Aye
Monroney
Treaty Supersedes State Statute in Washington Article
A treaty with a foreign nation is reported to override a state statute related to a court matter. The piece notes the effect of international treaty on local law and cites a California court in the context of the decision.
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Washington
Ee Peat
Herrisk Vought
Au Ome Court of
Califoin
Princess Mary to wear cloth of silver wedding gown
London reports Princess Mary’s wedding dress will feature cloth of silver brought from India by the queen. The ivory silk train, woven by hand in Braintree Essex, will be embroidered later. London officials open a popular wedding gift fund with a one pound limit. Rumors place the couple’s honeymoon at Villa Medic, al Fiesole near Florence.
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London
Mary
India
Braintree
Essex
Viscount Lascelles
Villa Medic
al Fiesole
Florence
Italy
Luhring to discuss Minnesota coaching staff overhaul
Fred W. Luhring the Nebraska athletic director who agreed to take Minnesota's post will meet today in Chicago with L. D. Coffman Fred B. Snyder and John Harrison to discuss a reorganization of the Gopher coaching staff. A $7 000 salary was rumored as the proposed director's pay.
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Minneapolis
Fred W. Luhring
University of Nebraska
University of Minnesota
Chicago
L. D. Coffman
Fred B. Snyder
Board of Regents
John Harrison
Luhring
Minnesota
New Minerals Found in Arctic Kola Peninsula Region
A Moscow radio dispatch via the Soviet press bureau reports hitherto unknown minerals discovered in the interior mountains of the Kola Peninsula. The expedition of Petrograd scientists found over 200 metal deposits north of Archangel and Murmansk. The area is rarely visited, with natives described as Eskimo or Layland type.
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Riga
Latvia
Kola Peninsula
Arctic Ocean
White Sea
Archangel
Murmansk
Moscow
Petrograd
Kentucky Counties Had No Autos On 1920 Tax List
Frankfort Kentucky January 14 Three Kentucky counties had no automobiles of any kind on July 1 1920 when the 1921 tax assessments were made Knott Leslie and Clay. Six other counties had no motor trucks though some automobiles were listed Owsley Powell Rockcastle Jackson Magoffin and Breathitt are named with the counts of passenger cars and values all in the mountainous area of the state.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
State Tax Commission
Mountain
Knott, Leslie
Clay
Owsley County
Powell
Rockcastle
Jackson
Magoffin
Breathitt
American Troops En Route to Italy From Germany
Berne Switzerland Jan 16 The company of American troops from Germany bound for Italy to take part in the war arrived today at Basel. They carry the American congressional medal and the Italian unknown soldier honor. General Henry T. Allen is noted in connection with the unit and its movement.
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Berne
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Henry T. Allen
Baale
Gas Rates Cut to Utah Points by Interstate Board
Washington January 16 AP railroad rates on gasoline from multiple producing points to Salt Lake City Ogden and Provo Utah were reduced by ten to twenty percent effective April 11. New rates range from 65 cents per 100 pounds from Florence Colorado 65 cents from Casper Wyoming 69 cents from Greybull Wyoming 75 cents from Wilmington California and 81 cents from Boaz Idaho with mid continental field rates noted at 1.00 per 100 pounds.
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Washington
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Provo
Utah
Interstate Commerce
Florence
Colo
Caspar
Wyo
Greybull
Wivo
Wilmington
Calif
Boaz
May Election Forecast in Irish Question
London reports that the Irish political scene remains unsettled. Polls indicate the general election could shift from February to May as Prime Minister Lloyd George weighs options on the Irish situation and political pressures.
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London
Lloyd
George
Treasury to shift enforcement power on prohibition act
Washington July 16 AP reports a bill introducing transfer of prohibition enforcement from the treasury to the department of justice. The measure, referred to committee, also aims to suppress other crimes and protect the income and members of government. AUSTRALIA'S AID to Europe outlined as 20 in wheat shipments and extended assistance from Asian stores.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Department of Justice
For King
Democrat
Utah
Meagare
Austraria
Melbourne
Australia
Europe
Nweaith
Standardization of Beds Now Planned
Fragmentary AP text indicates a plan for bed standardization within a division and mentions changes to individual beds and procedures. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable in the fragment.
Steel firm’s right to run steamships via Panama Canal upheld
The examiner for the Interborough Commerce Commission tentatively rules that United States Steel and its subsidiaries may operate steamships through the Panama Canal. The report finds the steel company’s railroads do not directly compete in canal trade and that manufacturing firms owning merchant vessels are not forbidden by law from such ownership.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Panama Canal
Interecommerce Commission
Examiner
Congress
Ohio to Fight Volstead Law
Cleveland reports a campaign to repeal the Volstead act and legalize 2.75 percent beer and light wines via a fall referendum. Captain Wm Slayton, head of the National association against the prohibition amendment, pledges a state wide petition drive and vigorous effort with 250000 members nationwide 5000 in Ohio. He cites changing public opinion and aims to defend business and professionals from the act’s evils.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Wm. Slayton
National Association Against
Slayton
Anti-Saloon League
Stayton
Doctor Charged With Two Killings In St Louis
In St Louis on January 16 an AP report states Dr. Robert McCracken, 56, of Tall connections, was charged with murder in the deaths of Mrs. Richwine, 85, and her son William Richwine, 74, found shot at the Richwine home last Monday. McCracken is a former St. Clair county coroner and former St. Louis health commissioner.
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St. Louis
Robert McCracken
Richwine
Ana Ner
Wm. Richwine
McCracken
St. Clair County
Has Been Student Forty One Years Has Been Student Forty One Years
New York, Jan. 16 AP Forty one years ago William Cullen Bryan Kemp became a student at Columbia University He remains enrolled without a missing semester now over fifty and studies pale geography He holds many degrees including a Doctor of Perpetual Motion from his fellow students Some say he wouldn t study as a boy a wise uncle left a will for him to stay enrolled The more you learn the more you know
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New York
William Cullen Bryan Kemp
Columbia University
Kemp
Valapanads
North America
William
Natives Gather at Conference in Unified Anti-Government Talk
In Hombay a conference of public opinion representatives opened with 200 delegates. Pundit Malaviya urged settlement talks on Punjab and Khalifat while Gandhi urged broader measures including release of political prisoners and unconditional participation in a round table conference if called by the viceroy.
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Punjab
Gandhi
Kandhi
Roy
Prince Captures Popular Fancy in Madras Arrival
Madras crowds cheered the Prince of Wales as rioting subsided after his Friday arrival. The city gleamed with decorations and joyous crowds awaited his appearances with enthusiasm, presenting a vivid spectacle in bright sunshine.
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Madras
India
Prince of Wales
Booze Pirates Stage A Battle Off Biloxi
Biloxi Mississippi January 16 AP police report two dead foreign sailors found on the beach after a clash tied to a liquor smuggling raid. Ten Biloxi arrests followed as locals allegedly attacked a Cuban fishing smack loaded with rum to seize about 300 cases. Bodies showed necks broken. boat disappeared. Most liquor seized by police.
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Biloxi
Miss
Dog Keys
Charred Body Identified in Leavenworth Ravine
Walter Larson of Ft. Calhoun Nebraska has been identified as the charred man found in a ravine near the national soldiers home. Bank pass book number 81378 from the State Bank of Omaha aided match. relatives notified. Officials doubt Larson started the fire for warmth and fell asleep into the blaze.
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Leavenworth, Kays
National Soldiers
Walter Larson
Ft. Calhoun
Neb
State Bank of
Omaha
Memorial Calls Government Action On Neglected Disabled Vets
Disabled World War veterans in state institutions are said to suffer gross neglect and profiteering. The memorial to President Harding cites overcrowded Ohio asylums and lack of federal care, urging Congress to act to protect mentally disabled ex servicemen and seek treatment over confinement.
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Washington
Harding
Ohio
Memorial
Newlome
Longview
Hamilton
Congress
Ghost of ptomaine poisoning laid low by scientists
Louisville January 16 AP Science has laid low the ghost of ptomaine poisoning, say National Canners association members at the 15th annual convention. Food poisoning is blamed on improper diet and careless handling by consumers. Speakers note $50,000 yearly in research yielding eradication of botulinus danger, especially from canned ripe olives. Dr W G Bigelow of Washington and H Bentley of San Francisco spoke.
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Louisville
National
Canners’ Association
W. G. Bigelow
Washington, D. C
Association
H. Bentley
San Francisco
California
National Good Roads Congress Opens in Chicago
Thousands of delegates from across the United States and Canada gather in the Coliseum for the opening of the annual national good roads congress and show. Governors highway officials traffic experts and road builders are among the attendees.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Public Health Institute Opens in Dallas
Hundreds of physicians sanitary workers club women and others gather in Dallas for the opening lectures and clinics of the public health institute which will run through the week attracting attendees from several states and Mexico.
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Dallas
States
Mexico
Mayor Opens Bread Stores to Fight Profiteers
Tiffin Ohio January 16 Mayor Unger announces three new bread stores to curb rising food costs. Two stores at fire stations and one at a local angle provide six cent two pound loaves with Tiffin bread selling for eight cents a loaf.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Unger
Ieggeros
Het Seoags
Toledo
Tiffin Bread
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