Powers Propose New Conference At The Hague
Five convening powers of the Genoa conference plan a June 15 meeting at The Hague to form a panel of governments to appoint experts representing all nations. They will craft an agenda on Russian relations and invite Russia to send representatives. A truce will pause separate treaties while a commission reports within three months. Russia demands full Russian representation on any commission.
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Genoa
United States
The
Hague
Russia
Childs
Lloyd George
Louis Barthou
Schanzer
Tciteherin
Harding Praises Japanese Delegates at Washington Talks
President Harding praised the Japanese delegates for their considerate spirit and fairness at the Washington arms conference. Ambassador Warren read the message at a banquet hosted by the American Japan society, noting that results were greatly aided by Japanese moderation. Secretary Hughes issued a brief expression of appreciation.
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Tokyo
Washington
Harding
Warren
American Japan Society
Hughes
U. S. Tariff Alarms French Industries
Paris reports protests from French chambers of commerce over the United States Senate finance committee tariff schedule. Limoges porcelain and glove makers warn the tariffs are prohibitive, likely ending exports to the United States and forcing layoffs of many workers.
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Paris
France
Finance Committee
United States Senate
Limoges
United States
Dynamite blast at Peter Man coal mine in Penn township
Pittsburgh dated May 15 reports a heavy dynamite blast at the Peter Man coal mine in Penn township near the city. No further details were provided on damage or casualties.
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Penn
Pittsburgh
Peterman
Penn Township
Here
Musicians Seek Beer Law Change At Grand Rapids Meet
The American Federation of Musicians adopted a resolution at its annual convention in Grand Rapids Michigan urging Congress to amend the Volstead law to permit sale of beer and light wines.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Congress
The
American Federation of Musicians
Government liquor profits reported for British Columbia
A Victoria dispatch reports an unofficial estimate that profits from liquor governance in British Columbia during the six months may total about 1.24 million dollars. The figure is cited as an early estimate and reflects revenue considerations for Vancouver and Victoria.
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Vancouver
B. C
Victoria
Colum
Senate Orders Big Steel Quiz Seeks Antitrust Action
Senate adopts La Follette resolution demanding immediate government action to halt a proposed steel merger led by Bethlehem and Lackawanna. The measure directs the attorney general and the federal trade commission to report on investigations, potential Sherman and Clayton law actions, and public interests. It warns the two giant firms could fix steel prices nationwide and urges rapid steps before the merger takes hold.
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Washington
Bethlehem and Lackawanna
Senate
Attorney General
Federal Trade Commission
la Follette
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Meanest man named but facts astound observers
Washington May 15. Secretary of Labor Davis announced an immigration action involving a Spanish alien in America who traveled home by liner. He gave his mother, listed as a domestic servant, six months admission while the son must post a $500 bond and report monthly to officials.
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Washington
United States
America
Old Country
Davis
Business Upturn Reported in National Manufacturers Survey
New York May 13. John E Edgerton reports that 30 000 manufacturers indicate a stable sane definite and continuing advance in U S business and trade conditions The survey shows we have turned the corner and are now leaving it far behind with business upgrading in most basic industries The data represent conditions as of today based on questionnaires returned within 24 hours.
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New York
United States
John E. Edgerton
National Association of Manufacturers
Germany to pay 9 million marks gold compensation
Paris May 12 Germany must pay 9,000,000 marks gold compensation for the Zeppelins she destroyed under the Versailles treaty terms. Of this sum 3,000,000 marks is payable to the United States according to the ambassadors' council decision.
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Paris
Germany
Ambassadors’ Council
United States
Billie Rhodes Wins Divorce in Los Angeles
Billie Rhodes, a motion picture actress, was granted a divorce from William H Jobelmann in Los Angeles on May 15. She charged him with slapping her, rude conduct, and alcoholism. At their marriage she was the widow of actor William Parsons known as Smiling Bill, who left an estate valued at $150000.
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Billie Rhodes
Los Angeles
William H. Jobelmann
Pobelmann
William
Bill”) Parsons
Prince of Wales Hurt in Manila Polo Match
The prince of Wales received a slight cut over the eye from a polo ball in Manila. Two stitches were needed but the injury is not considered serious.
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Prince of Wales
Manila
Air Mail Service Funding Approved by House
The House approved a Senate amendment to the post office appropriation bill authorizing one million dollars for the operation of the New York to San Francisco air mail service in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Washington
House
Senate
Post Office
New York-San Francisco
Threat to Burn Chicago Letter Targets Police Chief and Labor Leaders
A letter received by Assistant State's Attorneys Hodge and McLaughlin threatens burning Chicago and harming Police Chief Fitzmorris and others tied to the arrest of labor leaders. It calls this the start of the greatest labor battle Chicago has seen.
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Chicago
Fitzmorris
Hodge
McLaughlin
Dyer Urges Senate Passage of Anti-Lynching Bill
Missouri Congressman Joe Dyer urged Senate passage of the Dyer anti-lynching bill in a May 15 address before the General Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Louis. He noted the measure had already passed the House.
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St. Louis
Senate
J Oe Dyer
Missouri
General Conference of the
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
House
Harding to receive Doctor of Laws at Princeton dedication
President Harding will be conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws at Princeton University on June 9 during the dedication of the Princeton memorial monument, as announced.
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Harding
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Princeton Memorial
Bill seeks $500000 for Illinois river levee repairs
Washington May 16 Immediate congressional appropriation of 500000 for the repair of Illinois river levees damaged by floods is proposed in a bill by Representative Shaw Illinois.
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Illinois
Washington
Congress
Shaw
Rep
Ill
U. S. Market Report May 13 Iowa to New York prices slide
U S market report for week ending May 1 shows continued declines in fruits and vegetables due to heavy supplies with potatoes, strawberries, and greens weakening in major markets. Grain and hay prices mixed. livestock values steady to lower, with hogs and beef cattle near recent lows and stocker shipments up to May 5. Dairy butter and cheese prices listed across several cities.
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Maine Green Mountains
Texas
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
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Iowa
North Dakota
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Minneapolis
Kansas City
Timothy
New York
Philadelphia
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Memphis
Prairie
Boston
Wisconsin
Morvich Wins Derby at Churchill Downs in 2 04 5
Morvich, unbeaten as a two year old, captured the 48th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs before about 70,000 fans. The 1 1/4 mile race finished in 2:04 and 3 5/6. Bet Mosic, from second flight, edged John Finn by a head for second place.
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Morvich
Churchill Downs
Runnymede
Winder
E. R. Bradley
John Finn
Amnesty Bill Pushed to Free War Espionage Prisoners
Washington May 13 A bill granting amnesty to all federal prisoners held for wartime espionage violations was introduced in the Senate by Senator Ladd Rep N D. He estimated about 113 prisoners would be affected.
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Senate
Ladd
Rep
N. D
Campaign to fund Daugherty war fraud prosecutions
May 16 Washington report states the House Appropriations Committee approved a $500000 appropriation to General Daugherty to conduct a vigorous campaign of prosecution of war contract frauds. The action aims to bolster anti fraud efforts and enforcement during the wartime period.
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Daugherty
Washington
House
Cox Declines Ohio Governor Run in 1924 Campaign
Dayton Ohio May 16 Former Gov James M Cox the 1920 Democratic presidential nominee declined an invitation from a political club to enter the race for governor of Ohio this year Cox is portrayed as passing on active candidacy while remaining a prominent party figure in the state and national politics.
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Cox
Dayton
James M. Cox
Ohio
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