Government budget for 1925 shown with deficits
The 1925 federal budget, prepared by the new Budget Bureau and transmitted by President Harding, totals 5.505 billion dollars with a projected deficit of 21.5 million in postal operations. It calls for reductions from earlier estimates, notes war debts, and outlines major items including interest on the national debt, air service costs, and military expenditures.
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War budget details show large veterans and prohibition costs
The War department's budget totals 57 148 000 with 44 215 400 for rivers and barbers and 20 000 for the current year. Veterans bureau estimates total 455 282 708 including 160 000 000 for compensation and 62 712 000 for insurance. Prohibition enforcement is set at 10 000 000, Internal Revenue at 66 206 190, up from 58 082 700.
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Harding shies at Irish independence petition
President Harding declines to discuss Irish independence at this time. George B. Christian told Senator Vomerene that the President does not deem the present circumstances opportune for receiving the Ohio delegation seeking the petition.
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Harding
Malibu Fire Rages Out of Control in California Hills
A spectacular blaze in the Malibu mountains sent 800 firefighters to battle the flames threatening Calabasas and the Malibu ranch. The fire has breached inland ten miles from the sea, destroying several ranch buildings as county officials rush resources to the scene.
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Board of Trade seeks halt on futures law in Supreme Court
Eight Chicago board of trade members asked the U S Supreme Court to modify the order delaying operation of the futures trading act set to take effect December 24. They argue the act unconstitutional and seek to suspend its impact on the board.
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Twenty-Two Die In Philadelphia Railway Wreck
Philadelphia officials report at least 22 killed and many injured in a head on crash of two Philadelphia and Reading trains near Bryn Athyn. Engines looped and gas tanks exploded as passengers trapped in forward car were rescued.
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Tieup at Denver as Chicago strike expands to yards
A Chicago strike of packing house workers spreads with police at stockyards and 700 job seekers outside Swift and Armour offices. About 500 gather at Armour entrance as 30,000 workers are affected. The walkout targets a wage cut under a shop representation plan.
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Strike turnout reported across multiple towns in workers walkout
Reports from South St. Paul Minnesota and others indicate more than 2 000 men responding to the strike call in several cities. About 2 000 in Wichita Kansas 2 000 in Fort Worth Texas 600 in Oklahoma City and Denver 600 in Omaha yes. Cornelis Hayes said the men walked at 100 per cent in East St. Louis Wichita St. Joseph and other points.
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Local Option Beer and Wine Bill Debated in Congress
Washington reports a bill by Rep Hill of Maryland proposing local option allow beer and light wine sales in districts that vote yes. The measure taxes beer 10 cents and wine 40 cents per gallon and goes to the Ways and Means Committee. Previous attempts to repeal the Volstead Act have stalled in the Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep Volstead.
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Babe Ruth Barred for Barnstorming Tour Punishment
Commissioner Landis forfeits Babe Ruth World Series share for 1921 and suspends him to May 20, 1922 for barnstorming after the season. Ruth’s teammates Robert Muse and William Pierce also faced penalties as the ruling enforces no exhibition play by pennant winners between seasons.
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Irish Peace Reached as Sinn Fein and British Cabinet Agree
A midnight conference between Sinn Fein delegates led by Arthur Griffiths Michael Collins and Lloyd George's ministers produced a final settlement on the Irish question. Couriers were readied to send the agreement to Belfast for Ulster cabinet consideration. a warship awaited at Queenstown to transport the message.
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More Work at South Bend
South Bend indiana December G The Studebaker plant began working a force of 7 000 men on full time Beginning January 2 other plants operating two days a week will run at full capacity Forces have been increased at the Oliver Plow Works Wilson Brothers Shirt company Lee Mercantile company and the South Bend Luther Works
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Congress Talks Waterway Deep-Water Project Debate
The House opened a three hour debate on the St. Lawrence river project with Rep Montague opposing as unprecedented and discourteous to the President. Rep Chalmers urged transforming the Great Lakes into a Mediterranean sea style waterway, linking the Atlantic Ocean to near the center of US population by completing the deep waterway.
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Supreme Court rules picketing must be case by case
The Supreme Court declared organized labor has no inherent right to picket during a strike. The ruling emerged from an appeal by American Steel Foundries over a Granite City Illinois plant strike. Each case will be judged on its merits to determine if picketing amounts to restraint or intimidation.
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Big Three to Debate Near East in Paris Conference
British foreign secretary Lord Curzon, Italian and French ministers are slated for a Paris meeting on the Near Eastern situation. Premier Briand has signaled agreement and awaits Downing Street to propose a date for the conference.
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Small Trial On To Fight Charge In Governor Small Case
Governor Small stands before Judge Chere Edwards in Waukegan to contest embezzlement and conspiracy charges. The defense seeks to quash indictments while the state presents evidence from county clerk records on grand jury selection. The judge allows the copied county records to remain in evidence for now as arguments continue.
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Missionary Society Raises Funds at York Event
The Home Missionary society of the Methodist church collected 25.85 in meat sales and 8.00 in cash for the York orphanage at a recent afternoon program. Additional second hand toys and books were also donated.
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Iowans Help in Near East Relief Effort
Sioux City report by Mrs James Talboy details Iowa as a major contributor to Near East Relief. She recounts eight months in famine areas, notes corn from Iowa farmers feeding thousands, and urges continued giving to save hungry Armenian children. She plans to visit more Iowa cities to share experiences.
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Grain dealers oppose corn fuel plan at Iowa conference
Central Iowa grain dealers rally at the farm finance conference in Des Moines to oppose a corn strike and burning corn for fuel. Colonel Leon W Ainsworth warns cutting production is not a remedy and urges better distribution and financing to prevent starvation, with Frank Yetter to preside as Iowa Bankers Association head attends.
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Iowa Bankers Assosciation
Dentist Gas Echoes in Aesthetic Exchange
A Boston Transcript item recalls dentists swapping tales about a colored man bringing his wife for tooth extraction. When gas anesthesia was proposed the husband begged for something milder and quips a playful “gaspe line” as a lighter remark.
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