Harding Calls for General Armies Cut Reflecting Naval Pact
President Harding argues that reducing naval armaments could lead to smaller land forces and greater global stability. He cautions against sweeping force reductions but supports trimming the U S army if safety remains guaranteed. Japan yields on Pacific fortifications, easing naval treaty deadlock as US Russia Siberia issues loom.
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Health inspectors watch incoming ships for influenza
New York officials monitor all ships for influenza cases amid rising numbers. Health Commissioner Dr. Royal C. Copeland cites possible European importations as a factor and orders isolation of cases found. He notes sixty four new cases in the last two days and expects continued grip and cold to ease with cold weather.
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Work Resigns as Hays Aide in Post Office Shuffle
Washington January 25. Rgr Hubert Work first assistant postmaster general has submitted his resignation along with Postmaster General Hays. Work is considered a leading candidate for the postmaster generalship after Hays retires March 4 to enter private business.
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U S Ship Subsidy Plan Presented To Congress Next Month
Proposals for government aid to American shipping were presented by Chairman Lasker and Commissioner Lissner to President Harding. The plan likely includes subsidies tied to customs receipts, American crew members in the Navy reserve, and a requirement that immigrants travel on American ships. It aims to form the basis for a presidential message to Congress early next month and to tax profits of U S operators while ensuring reasonable gains.
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India on verge of civil war as Gandhi demands fail
Washington reports say 11,000 British Indian troops and 1.4 million volunteers are drilling secretly after Gandhi’s dominion status proposal was rejected by the Indian council of state. Delhi updates put Moplah uprising in Malabar at 2,246 killed, 1,025 wounded, with 48,274 surrender, as authorities plan to trim forces by February.
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Railway Clerks Leader Opposes Nine Hour Day Plan
Chicago June 25 F H Fitzgerald president of the Railway Clerks union states that a recent railroad board action abolishing time and a half pay for the ninth hour defeats a nine hour day. He says members are greatly apprehensive about the decision and its impact on further wage reductions sought by the union.
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Defends US role in railway control during transition period
Former railroad chief Walker Hines told a Senate committee that government control left lines in poor shape and needed maintenance. He cited four months in 1924 showing no stock improvement and praised the public service as efficient under difficult conditions.
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Cardinals Await Conclave Amid Vatican Prep and Moves
Vatican workers and families are moving out to clear space for cardinals and servants as Rome reports a possible delay in the conclave. Officials vow economy and begin preparing the papal election chamber with measures like removing telephone wires.
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Vatican Conclave Preparations Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Reporters note Vatican supply shipments for the conclave including food and kitchen ware. Countess Julia Fersen, sister of the late pope, is ill in Venice and forbidden to travel. Signs of Vatican Italian government reconciliation emerge while warship movements are reported and a denial of a pro-government papal letter circulates.
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Irish Olympiad planned for Dublin next August
Paris reports that the Irish Olympiad will be staged in Dublin after the Irish home show as part of the new International Irish logo organization formed by the world congress of the Irish race. The league plans a triennial conclave with the first in Pubtin in 9s and will reveal more details at future meetings.
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Benedict XV Strong Box Reveals Modest Fortunes
Vatican officials opened the pope's strong box and found 700000 lire in cash, far below expected 2000000 to 3000000 lire. The discrepancy surprised officials and raised questions about the papal fortune.
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Simmons Offers Bonus Bill in Senate Amendment
Senator Simmons of North Carolina announced in Washington that he would offer the soldiers' bonus bill as an amendment to the foreign debt funding bill currently before the Senate.
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Relief Measures Hit by Senate Debates on Farm Aid
Washington January 25 as President Harding's agricultural congress discussed farmer distress the Senate debated relief actions Senator Fletcher charged the federal farm loan board delayed loans amounting to millions leaving families at risk Senator Smeaton said bonds totaling 75 million would be issued soon Senator McCumber proposed a nationwide agency to distribute farm products to protect agricultural interests from ruin.
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Lynchers Given Life Terms in Oklahoma Case
Five white men and a teen pleaded guilty in district court to charges connected with the lynching and murder of Jake Brooks a black factory worker height 14 at a rural Oklahoma location. Names cited include Ehoer Yerria Butcher Worker Charles Poel and Nathan Terher among others.
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Republicans owe campaign funds in tainted election year
Fragmented OCR notes claim Republican donors contributed to a 161.22 emitter total for Warren G. Tiarding, with Fred Ham as national treasurer. A plan to reduce this on Thursday hinges on Upham and the New England committee at Heston, with Cree sailing to New York and Europe to finalize reports by April 6.
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Newton C. Dougherty Dies At 78 In Greeley Leader Of Col Pooners Congress
Newton C. Dougherty longtime president of the Col Pooners' congress died in Greeley at seventy eight after serving five years in prison for using funds with superintendent schools at Peoria TH. He had risen to esteem by his persistent efforts in public service.
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Senate Passes Up Shanton Amid Late Debate
In Washington the Senate narrowly approves a measure after late debate and a divided vote. Senator Walsh urged the President to proceed with action in talks involving the Chinese Japanese conference, as discussions continue on U.S. policy.
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Bigamist Escapes Prison Through Electric Wire Trick
Casver Caseg, inmate in a state penitentiary, escaped by swinging hand over hand along two charged electric wires near Canon City. He was serving a term for bigamy and his escape has left prison officials puzzled over the method and location.
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Detained Naval Attache Reassigned In Berlin Embassy
Lieutenant Commander Zachary Landsdownell, longtime naval attache in Berlin, was detained and reassigned within the Bureau of Aeronautics Navy following developments at the U.S. embassy.
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