Measure Called Plot Threatens Plunder and Oppress All
Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee denounce a tariff bill as a conspiracy to benefit a few. They condemn plans for American valuation of imports, warning it will ruin U S foreign trade and invite an economic boycott. They urge the bill would weaponize taxation to enrich a few while crippling industry.
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Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
United States
Fiaye
Canada
India
China
Javan
Standings and Thursday Results in Major Leagues
National League games included Boston over Cincinnati 7 to 7 and St. Louis over Philadelphia 2 to 0. Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 6. American League scores show Detroit 18 4 over Chicago 6 6 and Philadelphia 5 over Cleveland 3 with others not scheduled.
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Washington
Economic boycott war declaration sparks Democratic critique
Democratic minority warns against a measure described as a savage commercial war on the entire human race. They doubt any history records a more irredeemable act submitted to a civilized society. The report says its adoption would establish a U.S. economic boycott against the civilized world, targeting nations that allied with us in the recent conflict.
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United States
Classics Prove Essential to Progress Says Coolidge
Philadelphia July 8 Vice President Calvin Coolidge told the American Classical league at the University of Pennsylvania that science commerce and social culture cannot advance without the classics of ancient civilization Education forms character through heredity and training and the ancient classics inspire the ideals toward which nations strive today
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Calvin Coolidge
American Classical League
University of Pennelyvania
Irish Peace Talks Progress Report In London Dublin Conference
Prime Minister Lloyd George said General Smuts had visited Ireland by De Valera’s invitation and that he meets Smuts regularly. The big four including Craig Midleton and Smuts pursue a settlement with no clear progress yet. Smuts then met King George in an audience about Ireland peace moves.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
J. C. Smuts
Ireland
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General Smuts
de Valera
James Craig
Mr. Lloyd George
Earl Midleton
King George
Dublin
TWO MILLION RAIL MEN MAY STRIKE CONTEMPLATES IMPACT
Washington July 8 labor leaders returning from Chicago warned that abolishing punitive overtime nullifies the Adamson eight hour law and could bring a national rail strike involving up to two million workers. Returns from a referendum are due by mid September.
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Inder
Railway workers threaten wage relief under Adamson law era wording
A speaker notes that railway workers now face pay cuts after eight hours and time and a half, under a commission empowered by the Adamson Act. The lack of appeal to the Railway Labor Board and uncertain congressional remedy mirror the pre Adamson period, with less hope for peaceful settlement and weaker labor power at the capitol.
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Railway Labor Board
Congress
Capitol
American steamer Fastern Sword ashore near Belfast
The American steamer Fastern Sword sailing from New Orleans to Belfast and Glasgow on June 14 is ashore at the entrance to Belfast but is reported in a safe position.
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Fastern Sword
New Orleans
Glasgow
WANTED Catherine Raber to be slain in Cleveland trial
Mysteries of the spirit world surface in the trial of Mia Evan Raber and Mary J. Wade who claim Mrs Kaber sought help to kill Dan Raber. Wade testified Kaber urged murder for money from life insurance and referenced a professor and daughter Marian McArdle. Dr. Quigley testified Raber was stabbed the night of July 18.
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Harding to delay soldier bonus bill amid tariff debate
President Harding plans to send a special message to Congress on the soldier bonus measure after tariff and tax bills pass. He told Senate leaders he favors the bonus but seeks fiscal balance and would defer action until national finances are clearer. He also discussed possible Senate recess plans during long talks with leaders.
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President and Senator Borah Confer Over Bonus Legislation
At the Capitol the President and Republican and Democratic leaders discussed the bonus proposal and a possible Senate recess to speed tariff and tax revision. A brief White House meeting with Senator Borah followed, focusing on disarmament and further steps toward an accord.
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Marshal Foch To Visit United States In October
Dr. Marcel Knecht sails for France to finalize details for Marshal Fochs U S tour. Foch to arrive in late October and head to Maneas City Maine for a regional convention and a ceremonial reception by local civic groups.
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Marcel Knecht
French Bureau of Information
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France
Marshal Foch
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Columbus
Crane to cross Russia resumes globe trotting collecting Russian folk songs
Charles R. Crane, former minister to China, secured permission from the Soviet government to cross Asiatic Russia. The Russian Federation Socialist Republic waived its rule requiring work for entry, allowing Crane to resume civilian travel in July and continue his hobby of collecting Russian folk songs.
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Siberia
Charles R. Crane
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Fordney Promises Bonus Relief Despite President Opposition
Chairman Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee says Congress will provide relief to ex servicemen and push the veterans bonus. He notes the bill’s cost should not exceed 1.5 billion dollars with first year outlay around 300 to 400 million, while Mellon opposes immediate legislation.
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State Dept. reports no trouble at Tampico
The State Department said there is no report of trouble at Tampico and no large group of Americans affected. No details were given about any incident or casualties.
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Belfast Sinn Fein attacks police amid fatalities
In Belfast a Sinn Fein raid on a police search sparked wild street violence. Police clashed with fighters on Union Street and Kent Street, and several Sinn Fein members were reported killed as the disturbance spread through the area. There was earlier note of unrest in Tampico, Mexico, but no confirmation from authorities.
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Palice
Sina Felners
Fire evacues at state hospital warded as inmates rescued
A blaze at a state hospital in a California town sent inmates from their beds this morning. All patients were reported rescued as fire units fought the flames and contained the fire.
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Prohibition Director Appointed in Iowa
G K Bronson of Council Bluffs named state director by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Announcement issued today confirms the appointment as part of prohibition enforcement leadership.
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G. K. Bronson
Council Bluffs
Bureau of Internal Revenue Today
Blimp Explodes At Hampton Roads Navy Station
A naval blimp C-3 exploded at Hampton Roads Virginia injuring four aboard. Two were seriously burned as the gas bag burst during a photo flight release. The craft fell from about several hundred feet and the blimp was destroyed. Parachutes were used by those aboard to jump to safety.
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Washington
Deferred beer permit action and Senate push on beer sale bill
Washington reports permits to manufacture weekly beer will be deferred for at least a week or two. Secretary Mellon said. The House bill to prohibit the sale of such beer has been favorably recommended to the Senate by the Judiciary Committee. Chairman Sterling expects to bring it up in the Senate within a few days.
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Acton
Mellon
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
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Du Pont Named U. S. Senator for Delaware
Governor Denney appointed General T. Cole Du Pont as United States senator to succeed Josiah O. Wolcott who resigned to become chancellor of Delaware.
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Missionaire
Josiah O. Wolcott
Dover
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T. Coleman du Pont
United States
Denney
They Are Rare. A Woman Without i Ws Flower Without Perfume
A brief, fragmentary notice in the Courter Journal notes a woman, described with scarce details, in a small context about rarity and a floral, perfume-free theme.
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