Advocates call to reduce size of forces in future budget
The Associated Press reports conflict between the War Department and lawmakers over Army cuts. Baker cites a possible year deficit near sixty million dollars while testimony urges reducing camps and maintaining only two divisions full strength, with others kept skeletal to save costs.
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Aban
Baker
War Department
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Ieneda
Mr. Anthony
Troo
Anthony
Steamer San Pablo Runs Aground Off Havana Coast
The steamer San Pablo of United Fruit Company bound from Boston for Havana with produce and a large cargo of print paper ran aground at the entrance to Havana, near the Prado. Immediate danger was reported but the situation was under assessment.
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Havana
San Pablo
United
Fruit Mine
Boston
Prado
Miners Die in Burning Coal Mine Near Yamaguchi
In Yamaguchi Japan a disaster at a coal mine leaves 130 missing after a fire. Five bodies recovered and twenty injured as rescuers scramble amid dangerous conditions. A separate item notes a denied rate increase in Marck North Dakota.
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Yamaguche
Japan
Grain committee backs farmer run elevators and anti short selling
The sixman committee appointed by the American Farm Bureau condemns short selling and urges laws to curb it. It calls for farmer owned elevators and sales agencies to operate on local and terminal markets to handle, export, and market grain, coordinating with producers for orderly marketing and mutual contracts.
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Chicago
Far
Farm Bureau
Congress
United
Btatea
United States
Two Priests Injured in Cork Riot Violence
In Cork on Saturday night, priests Father Patrick MacSwiney and Father McCarty were severely injured by armoured uniformed men during a tram car hijacking. MacSwiney is barely moving due to bruises and lameness, while McCarty was unconscious and bedridden yesterday.
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Cork
Patrick MacSwiney
Father McCarty
McCarty
Father MacSwinsy
Body Identified as Ottawa Millionaire in Galveston
A dead man found in Galveston, Texas bears a trouser tag reading J.P. Hemmill or Hemmill. Police regard this as definite proof the body is the missing Ottawa millionaire, with other ID marks torn away and only a faint "3" remaining from hat initials. A handkerchief in his pocket shows a faint “Er” marking.
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Galveston
Tex
J.P. Hemmill
Ottawa
Canada
Balloon believed to crash near mountain in New York
A balloon linked to the Rockaway Naval Air Station was reported seen near Fork Mountain three miles northeast of Gloversville and later thought to have fallen into a Saranac race area. Reports of the craft being aloft at 200 feet over Weilts could not be confirmed.
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Gloversville
N. X
Rockaway Naval Air Station
Wella
Hamilton County
Fork
Volcano Lanin Erupts on Argentine Border
Reports from Valdivia Chile indicate Lanin volcano on the Argentine frontier is erupting. The mountain stands about 9,000 feet tall and is actively venting ash and lava as observers monitor the plume and potential regional impact.
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Valdivia
Chile
Lanin
Argentines
Harding sees progress in talks on association plan
Associated Press reports Senator McCormick representing in conferences with European statesmen. President-elect Harding says no agency in Europe or U.S. has been assigned. He will meet Raymond Robins and others as consultations continue in Marion. A southern trip may be planned for January while schedule remains undecided.
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Harding
Herbert Hover
Elihu Root
McCormick
Illinois
Europe
United States
Association
Wm. Co. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Raymond Robins
Progressive Party
Republican Executive Campaign Committee
Marion
Creek millionaire Hodge dies in Muskogee at 79
David M. Hodge, a Creek Indian financier, former councillor, and healer known as a doctor to his people, died in Muskogee Oklahoma this evening. His sister was present at his passing.
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Muskogee
Okla
David M. Hodge
Farmers' Relief Bill Brought Before House
Washington December 14 The Senate Agriculture Committee bill directs revival of the war finance corporation and favors extending liberal credits for relief of farmers stock growers and business interests. The senate continues its consideration of farmer relief problem and Capper Herman bill authorizing cooperative marketing by agricultural associations under regulation of the fed mintation.
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Washington
Denate Agriculture Committee
War Finance Corporation
Senate
Limitation of Armaments Acted Upon by Assembly
The League of Nations assembly acted on the two year armament limitation by report of the disarmament committee. France with Brazil Chile Greece Poland Romania and Uruguay voted against the limitations clause. Reservations by Belgium Spain and Sweden were noted but the resolution remains a recommendation only. The council also adopted Brussels conference plans for an international credits organization including a committee on credits for raw materials and an international securities examination commission.
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Geneva
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League of Nations
Disarmament Committee
Leon Bourgeois
France
Brazil- Chile
Greece
Poland
Rumania
Wrugay
H. Branting
Sweden
League
Brussels
Mail clerk wounded in gun battle at station
Wichita Kansas December 14 J Dearmond a railway mail clerk from Kansas City was shot at the Union Passenger Station while attempting to steal a registered mail package valued at $20000. Authorities arrested Mrs De Armond and a man who identified himself as Will Hewes of Manhattan Kansas.
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Wichita
Kas
J. Dearmond
Kansas City
Union
W. F. Allman
de Armond
Will Hewes
Manhattan
Kansas
Senators Attack Proposed Packing Industry Statute
In Washington on December 14 the Senate Agriculture Committee faced sharp opposition from Senator Wadsworth of New York and Senator Smoot of Utah to a federal meat packing regulation bill. Senator Kenyon of Iowa defended the measure, proposing voluntary registration licensing for packers, creation of a live stock commission, and a uniform accounting system with the authority to conduct hearings and enforce rules.
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Washington
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Wadsworth
New’ . York
Smoot
Russian Leader Now Red Cross Nurse in America
Catherine Breshko Vakais known as the grandmother of the Russian revolution is working with the American Red Cross. She toured the United States during the war and plans a nationwide campaign in Russia next year for child education health and welfare.
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Prague
Catherine Breshkovakais
American Red Cross
Ruthenia
Czechoslovakia
America
Russia
Navy program cuts spark strong Daniels reaction
Daniels voices strong opposition as Navy program reductions draw criticism and prompt renewed debate over defense funding. The story highlights involved agencies, projected impacts, and political stakes amid ongoing budget discussions.
Senate Borah Seeks Five Year Naval Truce Plan
In Congress talk turns to naval limits as Senator Borah proposes a five year truce with Britain and Japan, while Secretary Daniels opposes suspending building. House Navy Committee prepares to compare strength with Admiral Coontz slated to present hospital tonnage figures: England 364,600 United States 468,000 Japan 326,000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hee
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Congress
Boraly
Senate
Borah
Republican
Idaho
House Naval Committee
Daniels
England
Foreign Relations Committee
Admiral Coontz
Naval Operations
Harding
Normolly
Maggert Surrenders Over Game Throwing Charge
Los Angeles December 14 Harl Maggert former outfielder for Salt Lake City Paddle Coast league club surrendered to authorities after being indicted by the Los Angeles grand jury for alleged criminal conspiracy to throw games in the 1919 season.
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Maggert
Los Angeles
Cal
Harl Maggert
Salt Lake City
Paddle Coast Baseball League
Los Angeles Grand Jury
Consider Methods of Raising Tax Revenue
Washington February 14. Methods of raising sufficient revenue to offset repeal of the excess profits tax were outlined today by the house ways and means committees as part of tax revision. The preview session has changed ve tesccis.
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