Kahn Urges Big Increase in Enlisted Army
Washington April 20 Chairman Kathu of the military affairs committee urged boosting the army from 168000 to 175000 enlisted men saying world conditions are unsettled and the United States must be prepared. He noted Japan and China have larger forces and urged economy only after maintaining a minimum force to meet possible emergencies. He defended war department cuts as prudent and warned against disarming before international issues are settled.
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Washnington
Kathu
Japan
China
California
Colombia
Peru
United States
Kahn
Mr. Kahn
State Department
Harding's Cousin Indicted Over Inauguration Tour
Everett Harding, who claimed a relation to President Harding, was indicted for impersonating a government official and appointing himself the President's assistant confidential secretary. He stirred Chicago politics by chartering a special train for a personally conducted tour to the inauguration of my cousin Warren. Dearl Harding, his thirteen year old sister, traveled with the party and was nicknamed the baby of the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Everett Harding
Harding
Hoover Seeks Commerce Dept Reorganization With Industry
Secretary Hoover chaired a conference with about forty business leaders to redraw the Department of Commerce to better serve industry and commerce. The meeting aimed to outline reorganizing steps and address key needs of manufacturers and traders across the nation.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Hoover
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
Weather dampens games as Pittsburgh edge Chicago 7 3 and St Louis over Philadelphia 7 2 in National League action. In American League Detroit tops St Louis 5 1 while New York beats Boston 4 1. Philadelphia rain delayed.
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Imtteburgh
Chicago
St. Lowie
Philateiptia
Horton
New York
Col
Cleveland
Washington
Phiadeipha
Detroit
Louisa
Boston
Rata
Pittsburgh
Civeinnatt
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland Oeevoenyas
Vreceveesee & AG
Chicago and New York leaders named for shipping board post
Included James A. Farrell of New York and Charles Piex of Chicago among candidates for chairman of the shipping board. Also listed are Joseph H. De Frees of Chicago, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, and Alexander Legge of Chicago.
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James A. Farrell
New York
Charles Piex
Chicago
Shipping Board
Joseph H. de Frees
United States Chamber of Commerce
Alexander Legge
Greeks to Face Karabekir in Anatolian Shift
A London Times dispatch from Constantinople reports Refid Vacha removed as commander of the Turkish nationalist western army. The Angora government was unhappy with the failed assault on the Greeks at Toulon Banar. Karabekir Karabeshir Dasha expected to succeed him.
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London
London Times
Constantinople
Refid Vacha
Angora
Ten Die In Explosion At Spain Cartridge Factory
In Pamplona on Thursday night ten workers were killed and about a dozen more injured in an accidental explosion at the cartridge factory of Juan Marteles Goni on the outskirts of Pamplona.
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Spain
Panmplona
Juan Marteles Goni
Nine IWW Leaders Abscond as Court Keeps Crackdown Tight
Chicago reports nine convicted IWW members free after bond jumps amid wartime conspiracy sweep. Federal officials say six of the fugitives were key drivers of actions, with three holding cabinet roles in the Russian soviet government and three in the United States. Ralph Chaplin, editor of Solidarity, remains at Leavenworth as the sole major figure still jailed.
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Chicago
Toddsthal Workers of
Leavenworth
Kas
United States Supreme Court
Uberty
Ralph Chaplin
Solidarity
J. W. Worgan
Note Again Laid Before the Cabinet in Washington
President Harding and his cabinet review German reparations proposals as Britain and Italy have not rejected them. France and Belgium oppose the plan, while Secretary Hughes stays hopeful for renewed Allied negotiations. The Knox peace resolution is criticized as an executive overreach by Senator Hitchcock with Kellogg challenging the war repeal implication.
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Italy
Berlin
U. S
Knox
Washington
Harding
Hughes
Great Britain
Ellies
Germany
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Congress
Kellogg
Rep
Minnesota
Senator Borah and Reed Clash Over War End Resolution
The debate centered on the Knox resolution with Senators Borah and Reed arguing over congressional powers and the president's call to end the state of war. Hitchcock's insertion faced opposition as unresolved.
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Borah
Idaho
Reed
Missour
Hitchcock
Knox
Congress
Nebraska
Harding
Peggy Joyce Rejects Millionaire Husbands
Peggy Joyce declares she will not marry a rich man to end her widow or bachelor life. The 25 year old actress sits on a table edge and critiques suitors as deprived and prone to drink, insisting she seeks a different future.
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Chicago
Peggy” Joyce
Peggy
Four Men Rob Post Office in Bayonne Mail Heist
Bayonne New Jersey April 30 four men robbed post office employees and fled with three mail bags including registered mail. Matthew Lyons baggage master on the Jersey Central railroad was shot when he resisted. The robbers escaped by car then boat after triggering a fire alarm to mislead police. Police found a car near Newark Bay and footprints from the dock.
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Bayonne
N. J
Matthew Lyons
Jersey Central Railroad
Lyons
Newark Bay
Germany Defends War Guilt Confession in Reichstag Speech
Berlin reports show Foreign Minister Simons rebutting critics in the Reichstag on reparations and war guilt. Count Bernstein, former US ambassador, urges restraint and warns against overreliance on American aid as Washington’s motives are economic.
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Berlin
Doctor Simons
Lioyd George
London
Mr.Simons
Germany
Harding
Count Bernstein
United States
Reichstag
Washington
America
Reichstag Extends Control to October Amid Allied Sanctions
The Reichstag votes to extend DS policy until October 1 and maintain prohibitions on disposal of 200 in Germany without Allied approval. American commissioner Loring Dressel met British ambassador Lord Abernon, who heads to London for the supreme council conference.
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Reichstag
Germany
Loring Dressel
Lord IV Abernon
London
Supreme Council
Printers in Battle Royal as May Day Strike Threat Looms
In Washington on April 30 a wide spread strike of union printers looms for May 1 where the 44 hour week is not in effect. Negotiations between Secretary Davia and President McPartland ended without agreement, described by Secretary Hays as a battle royal. He warns that individual adjustments will be needed and did not deny the probability of a strike. The situation is very discouraging.
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Washington
Davia Lrought
McPartland
Hays
Mail Pilot Christensen Killed In Plane Crash
Chicago April 30 T Christensen air mail pilot was burned to death when his De Havilland aircraft plunged into a river near Cleveland and burst into flames. The crash occurred after entering a tight wind near Chicago and the craft struck the water deck head on as flames enveloped the plane.
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Chicago
Apri
T. Christenern
Air Mail
Jens
Cleveland
Christensen
Rvan
Business Shows Promising Gains
Dunn's review of national trade notes a reduced irregularity in the business cycle and growing confidence. Declines in the Bank of England discount rate hint at easing. however uncertainties persist and hesitation remains. Small but rising takings suggest dwindling stocks, visiting merchants are expanding commitments, and improved sentiment in iron and steel aligns with broader auto demand. Commercial failures: 3380 this week.
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New York
Dunn
National Trade
Bank of England
Iron and Steel
Confesses to Many Thefts In Chicago
Chicago police say William Doody eighteen of 2204 South State Street confessed to payroll robberies and bank heists. He admitted involvement in the April 1 Summit Bank robbery of eleven thousand dollars and aided plans for the Cicero State Bank holdup where one robber was killed and four captured. He also claimed to have helped in Atlantic and Pacific ton stores thefts and auto theft rings. Doody expected to be arrested in further raids today.
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Chicago
Michael Hughes
William Dooty
South State Street
Team
Doody
Sunmit
Cicero State Bank
Atlantic and
Pacific Ton
U S Rhine Influence Noted in Allied Commission
An American representative on the Rhine commission functions in a consultative role. Col League role is described as official yet indirect, with the US often shaping decisions through advisory input. Colonel Stone sometimes stands in when the American member is absent.
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Coltenz
Germany
Riineten
Rolyn-Jacqde
Geronioy
Department of Shite
Colonel Stone
Miasiasin
Illinois Police Chief Slain in West Chicago Shooting
Chicago reports Chief Police George Rehm of West Chicago was shot and killed by an unidentified bandit. Police said James Schaner, a citizen, was wounded in the left leg. The bandit fled in a Buick with two women aboard heading toward Chicago. detectives with riot guns pursued from the bureau.
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Chicago
George Rehm
Bendit
James Schaner
Cithten
Rehm
Schaner
Bureau
Bullet Riddled Body Found Near Chicago Indiana
A bullet riddled unidentified man about twenty six was found near Chicago Indiana. The coat label showed it was bought by RB L McCurry from Irving H Vendig a dealer with stores in Gary and Chicago. The man was athletic built and had been shot with a pistol. the weapon was recovered nearby.
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Kat
Chicago
Ind
Edihcy Automobile
RB. L. McCurry
Irving H. Vendig
Debhier
Gary
weHdig
Lone Robber Loots Davenport Bank
A lone bandit entered the People's Trust and Savings bank in Davenport Indiana and at gunpoint forced employees to surrender cash from the counters. He fled on foot with the loot, which bank officials estimated at about sixty dollars.
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Davenport
Apell
Seon
People's Trust and Savings Bank
Strike Triggers Suspensions At Local High School
Seven students are suspended from all classes for the remainder of the term due to a strike. An additional sixty students may continue classwork under specified regulations.
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Western
Anatolian
Joyce
Bandit
Simons
Count Bernstorff
J. T. Christensen
Dun
Chitags
U. S. Rhine
Illinois
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