New Senate Leadership Hinted Amid Lodge Health Outlook
Washington June 39 reports say Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts may resign Republican Senate leadership before the current extra session ends. Senator James E Watson Indiana favored to succeed, with Watson praised for tariff and revenue insight and leadership shown in a recent address.
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Picture Wars Careless Autoist At Crossing Danger
The Pennsylvania railroad safety first department fights rising railroad crossing accidents by mailing postcards to motorists. Observers across the system record license numbers and send reminders to drivers, hoping to curb dangerous behavior and save lives.
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Irish Constabulary Quadrupled Says London Paper
London papers report the Royal Irish Constabulary will be increased from 12 000 to 50 000 men. Editorials split on De Valera and Craig, with some urging reconsideration to avert chaos in Ireland while Sinn Fein questions the conference invitation.
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Prosecutor to seek grand jury action on Dempsey Carpentier bout
Jersey City June 30 Prosecutor Gurven said he will present facts to the Hudson county grand jury to consider indictments over the Dempsey Carpentier prize bout. The International Reform Bureau argues the event violates New Jersey boxing law, while Gurven notes no clear intent to break the law. If indicted, arrests follow and the court may quash or try the cases.
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Bescher reports on city funds condition in meeting
Richmond city funds and Municipal Light Plant debt total 458000 dollars. The sinking funds show balances across several funds including general, Liberty bond, improvement, and chautauqua. Five local banks bid one fifth each for deposits at two percent monthly interest, with funds to be invested in Victory Liberty bonds.
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Engineering Strike Averted in England
London June 30. A threatened engineering strike over wage reductions was averted at a conference between employers and engineers. Representatives accepted the provisional agreement already reached by joint committees. The terms will be allotted by the men within a fortnight.
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Five Men Accused of Counterfeiting Fight Tickets
New York June 30 Five men indicted by the grand jury on forgery in the second degree for counterfeiting tickets to the Dempsey Carpentier fight. Tex Rickard promoter of the bout filed the complaint. One man has been arrested and his identity withheld.
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Dawes Seeks City Manager-like Role for U S
In a 1921 column, General Dawes is praised for vision and influence to reform federal budgeting. The piece argues a permanent role or a “controller general” could modernize finances, replacing old, wasteful appropriation methods. J R McCarl of Nebraska named potential appointee.
Taft Appointment Given Out Thursday
Washington June 30 A formal announcement at the White House stated former President William Howard Taft will become Chief Justice of the United States. He will succeed the late Edward Douglas White, whom he appointed to the office in 1910.
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American woman named new Duchess of Marlborough at Blenheim Palace
Miss Gladys Deacon of Boston becomes Duchess of Marlborough after marrying the Duke, as Blenheim Palace in its scenic European setting enters a new era with an American mistress presiding over the historic estate.
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Farm Bureau Rallies to Fight Chinch Bug Plague
Wayne County Farm Bureau directors vote for emergency meeting and executive session to discuss chinch bug infestation and unified control plan. Farmers urged to attend Friday at 7 30 in the county agent's office as reports show widespread infested regions across Franklin and Wayne townships with additional farms listed.
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Marion and Dayton Get Wet Hospitals
Washington June 30 approval by the treasury for five new soldiers' home hospitals to treat tuberculosis. The Marion Indiana National Sanitarium will house 50 patients, the Dayton Ohio Soldiers' Home 250 patients, with a total cost around 73,100 dollars and completion by January 1.
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England to Renew Treaty Report Says Cabinet Plans Renewal
June 20 reports from Pall Mall Gazette and Globe say Britain will renew the Anglo Japanese treaty with possible modifications tied to American stance and India. A lighthearted London city vignette follows about hot weather sparking jokes on clothing and comfort.
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Harding Signs Army Cut Bill Amid Embarrassment
President Harding signed the annual army appropriation bill directing a reduction of the regular army to 159000 by October 1. He warned Congress that further legislation may be needed to avoid breaking obligations to enlisted men whose terms would end with the reduction. The president said the War Secretary should avoid deficits and would report if relief is required to prevent demoralization in the army.
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Michigan Field Becomes United States Property
Michigan leaders meet for a second special session to re enact a soldier's bonus enabling act. Previous session failed to exempt a thirty million dollar bond issue from taxation delaying bond sale and bonus payments.
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Moore's Local Forecast For Indiana And Nearby Areas
A weather forecast describes fair to warm conditions with a chance of a local thunder shower but no widespread rain. High pressure over the Great Lakes region supports generally fair weather, with temperatures around 90 to 98 degrees in the northwest and heavy Gulf coast rains noted. Friday expected little tem perature change.
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Tariff bill aims 18 to 20 percent average duty
Washington dispatch notes the administration’s permanent tariff bill would set average duties between 18 and 20 percent, slightly below the Payne Aldrich rate. Fordney says early estimates show lower than Payne Aldrich, with Underwood around six percent and Dingley about 26. The measure faces committee work after the July 4 holiday, with minority reports anticipated and White House backing priority for tariff and revenue bills.
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Sinn Fein founder released from Mountjoy Prison
Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Fein and John MacNeill president of the Gaelic League were released from Mountjoy Prison in Dublin in the afternoon.
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