President Harding Reasserts Monroe Doctrine in New York
President Harding, addressing a crowd near the Simon Bolivar statue in New York, vows the United States will defend the Monroe Doctrine and aid young democracies in the Americas. He argues the U S system has brought peace, prosperity, and security while rejecting exploitation and old-world colonialism.
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Defends British Ireland Policy in Civil War Parallel
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George replying to Anglican bishops and nonconformist leaders. He argues the Irish policy mirrors the American Civil War, citing Lincoln’s preservation of the Union, wartime costs, and the fate of secession. He contends a united Britain is essential despite opposition.
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Briand Aims at London Plan to Grip Germany
Premier Briand plans two part scheme for civil and military measures to be presented in London to Lloyd George. The plan seeks control over the Ruhr and Westphalia, boosting French industry and pressuring Germany while prompting questions about President Harding's stance.
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Unclear text on labor strike and mobilization
A distorted passage mentions Joe and a question, a circular letter for postal volunteers to a line, merging mail and telegraphic services with war haste. It notes the Confederated unions have not set an extension to May 1 labor action, implying readiness if mobilization proceeds.
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Uedal
Interstate commerce agency denies Pratt petition on baggage charges
Washington April 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission denied the petition of W L Pratt agent for carriers engaged in intrastate traffic in Indiana. The request sought modification of an order on excess baggage charges in connection with commutation fares.
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Intersate Commerce Commission
W. L. Pratt
Indiana
Senator Lodge Urged to Recognize Irish Republic
A Chicago message from the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic asks Senator Lodge to press U S recognition of Ireland without armed intervention. Rev W F Cahill presented the resolution to President Harding, urging Americans to support Irish independence and aid.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Wage Reductions Charged to 12 Eastern Financial Concerns
W. Jert Lanck, economist for unions, testified before the U S railroad labor board that an interlocking group of 12 New York financial houses including J P Morgan & Co and the Mutual Life Insurance Co control major railroads and raw materials. He accused these institutions of deflating farmers and provoking industrial stagnation to depress labor and push work outside government jurisdiction. The document, about 125000 words, was produced by the AFL bureau of research and railway employees department, titled Human Standards and Railway Policy.
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National Surety Company
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Bank Directors Linked to Railroads and Industry Chiefs
Louck charges name City Bank New York Trust and Chase National as holders of boards across 02 class one railroads and 20 railroad equipment firms. He alleges interlocking directorships form a capital combine with non banking directors. Layoff charges focus on Inyo shop workers and overtime at Santa Fe. Examples cite Indianapolis Los Angeles Nashville Oswego Horton Du Bois Ottumwa. Oswego report notes government controlled steel car yard in March 1919 with mass layoffs and idle workers despite pay.
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Missing Suffragist Found Dead in River
The body of a woman was found Monday in the East River near Grand Central, believed to have died by her own action. Identification was made by James Whitaker, a family friend, who telephoned Mr. Mackaye to say the body was his wife. The police confirmed the identification. The body had been in the water about two hours.
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Former German Empress Augusta Victoria's Funeral in Potsdam
Augusta Victoria former empress of Germany was buried at Sans Souci in Potsdam with a grand ceremony. The event drew thousands of officers and dignitaries as the coffin arrived by special train and was carried to the mausoleum amid military honors and royal pageantry.
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German Industry Sees Rising Profits Across Sectors
Reports cited by the Legal Zeitung show increasing profits in Germany across copper and brass tubing, paper, glass, textiles, machinery, and electric goods. A Duisburg copper and brass company paid 24 percent dividend plus 20 percent bonus. its Berlin shares rose from 157 at year end 1919 to 60.
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Crown Prince Hiro Sails On After Ship Explosion
A Woller tube explosion on the Japanese battleship Kateri traveling with Crown Prince Hiro to Europe killed two sailors and wounded two, while the prince reached Suez safely last Friday. A second explosion on battleship Kashima, escorting the Kateri, killed three sailors and wounded one.
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Suez
Yap Note Faces Fire as France Backed by Japan
State department expresses sympathy toward Yap controversy and promises France support. Japan asserts France is bound to Japanese mandates by the 1917 secret treaty.
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Ovation for General von Hindenburg at Potsdam funeral
Crowds at the former Kaiser’s funeral gave a stirring ovation to General von Hindenburg who remained a popular idol. Officers saluted him as he departed the antique temple.
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British spring offensive in Ireland reportedly abandoned
Dublin April 20 British army here abandoned its spring offensive a leading Irish republican army general says a large offensive has been prepared since last summer when thousands of British cavalry arrived in Ireland. He notes Macready asked for 100000 troops eight months ago but the number was not provided. Labor troubles in England have withdrawn several thousand soldiers and Macready believes a wide drive is needed to capture republican chiefs.
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Macready
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No Tax Shift Until Fall
Senator Penrose predicted no change in the present taxation system before September. Opposition to the sales tax prompted experts to revise plans for Congress. Secretary Mellon said there would likely be a delay of about a week before testifying before the Senate Finance Committee. The treasury will not push a specific group of proposals due to sharp opinion divisions.
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