Smoot hints at tentative plan to defer foreign debt interest
Senator Smoot told the Senate that a tentative understanding may exist with European borrowers to defer interest payments on the 10 trillion dollar allied debt to the United States. He cited no agreement and said no talks with the President occurred, noting such a delay could aid American recovery and export markets.
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National Live Stock Pool Opens July 18 in Chicago
Everett C. Brown announces the National Live Stock exchange pool will start July 18 with a pool of 2,000,000 livestock. Delays were due to arranging advances through subscribing banks eligible for rediscount at Federal Reserve banks. M. L. McClure will head the corporation, with offices in the Continental and Commercial Bank building.
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Everett C. Brown
National Live Stock Exchange
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Five Stock Commission
National Live Stock
Turkish Burn Village as Deportations Persist in Pontus
In Samsun Asia Minor on July 14 Turkish nationalists pursued deportations of Greeks into the interior. They claim the move aims to block agitation for a Pontic republic near the Black Sea. The dispatch notes a village was burned and lists about a hundred American tobacco workers among the deportees.
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Mass deaths reported at Kizil river mouth
Nationalists claim eighty two bodies of men women and children float near the mouth of the Kizil river in retaliation for Greek atrocities in the Isinid area. The report notes the amid rising tensions and casualties in the region.
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Mexico invites nations to form claims commission
President Obregon issues a decree inviting all countries with nationals damaged by Mexican revolutions to appoint delegates for a permanent commission. Delegates will meet Mexican representatives to assess claims under a May 1914 law at the urging of President Carranza.
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Farmers Claim Heavy Loss Topeka Wheat Kings
Topeka Kansas July 14 Kansas farmers face a large loss this year as wartime price differentials stay in force. E J Smiley secretary of the Kansas Grain Dealers association says the government abandoned the wheat price guarantee May 30 1920 but the differentials remained enabling exporters to trim Kansas farmers about six cents a bushel. The situation mirrors what is seen in other states.
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Plans to refund rail debt with War Finance rep debated
New York July 14 The steering committee of the Association of Railway Executives considered plans to refund the railroads debt of 8.5 billion dollars to the government with the War Finance Corporation named as Treasury representative. Eugene Meyer of the war finance corporation left for Washington to confer with Secretary of the Treasury Motion on the matter.
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War Fiance Corporation
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War Finance Corporation
Meyer
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congressmen Move to Press Bonus Bill Despite President
Washington July 14 Republican leaders in the House pledged immediate action on a soldier bonus bill after completing taxation work. Chairman Fordney said the bill would be taken up the opening day of the session and aims for passage within two months, despite President Harding urging delay. House leaders stressed tariff and taxation as current priorities.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Harding Receives Revenge Shipwood Chair From Editors
A wooden editorial chair crafted from the old Revenge schooner, captured from the British in the Revolutionary War, was presented to President Harding by over 60 editors. James M. Cox helped arrange the gift as a token of friendship, with Harding praising journalism and expressing humility about the presidency while stressing tolerance and good will.
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Harding
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Lake Champlain
James M. Cox
Dayton News
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President affirms no change in newspaper policy stance
The President stated that if he could live again he would not alter his newspaper profession or the Marion Star policy. He likened the executive role to the varied program of a country newspaper editor, stressing the need for a patient hand like country editors.
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Heber
German destroyer sunk off Virginia capes by Langley bomber
The German destroyer G-102 anchored off the Virginia capes was sunk by bombs from Langley field Martin planes. One bomber reportedly fell at the capes but officials said it did not latch the Welter and returned safely to base due to engine trouble.
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Four States Grip In Torrid Heat Wave Across Midwest
Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Illinois battle a severe heat wave with highs around 102 in Muscatine and 90s elsewhere. Reports from St Paul Milwaukee Burlington Kenosha and Dubuque note rising temperatures, scarce rain, and crop stress as residents seek relief amid record warmth.
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Heat waves and drought impact Switzerland Belgium
Thermometers show 100 degrees in the shade with light morning showers. Swiss glaciers are receding due to extreme heat, making excursions dangerous. In Belgium a prolonged drought strains water supplies as villages run dry and resort to bucket deliveries from France.
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German officials puzzled over peace status with America
Berlin is unsettled as officials question whether peace exists with the United States now that war is formally ended. They report no official notification from Washington ending the state of war, leaving German circles unsure of relations and the current status of peace.
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America
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Pittsburgh to Hold Funeral for World War I Soldier Enrichs
The body of Enrichs, one of three American Expeditionary Forces soldiers killed in action, arrived in Pittsburgh. A state funeral is planned at St Paul’s Cathedral with services to follow at the Soldiers' Memorial. Extracts and flavoring agents were discussed in St Louis at a meeting on nonbeverage alcohol.
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Enrichs
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Prohibition
Banker Stillman Relinquishes Fight Amid Infidelity Charges
Mrs. Stillman’s counsel moved to accept testimony on charges of infidelity against banker Col William Raad. A key auto dealer identified a photo as Franklin H Leeds, the banker known by that name. A nurse denied that a photo showed James A Stillman as the man seen with Florence Leeds, mother of Ward Leeds.
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Daniel Gleason
William Raad
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James A. Stllwan
Florence HM. Leeds
Day Ward Leeds
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Stillman
De Valera Seeks Conference For Lasting Peace In Ireland
Special from London July 14 reports De Valera entering talks with George in hopes of a foundation for lasting peace in Ireland. The report notes a broader effort toward disarmament and a conference with great powers as a step toward stability in the Far East and global tensions.
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Plan Aims to Settle Far East Issues by Agreements
Special dispatch from Washington notes efforts to resolve disputes in the Far East through agreements that settle all points in dispute. The plan emphasizes cooperation and a comprehensive approach to removals and trade considerations.
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Far East
Attempted wreck on American Railway Express train
An attempted wreck near Mount Goughby Ohio disrupted an American Railway Express train carrying cargo valued at dollars. The train derailed after the incident this morning, with both the wrecking attempt and the detour of the train’s path causing the collapse onto the tracks. No injuries are listed.
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Joughby
Airplanes Crash in Modesto Kill Four Pilots
Special to The Evening Journal reports four pilots killed when two Kour airplanes collided in midair near Modesto California. The crash occurred today and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Evening Journal
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U Boat Chiefs On Trial In German Court
Ludw ig Dittmar and Johann Boldt faced charges of murder in the degree for firing on lifeboats after torpedoing the Canadian hospital ship Llandovery Castle. Dittmar refused to answer, claiming a pledge to Commander Patzig. Boldt pleaded not guilty, saying he acted under orders and was silent about the attack.
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Johann Boldt
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Mystery Ship Again Sighted Near New Jersey Coast
Boston reports an unidentified steamship seen off the New Jersey coast in early July by Capt. W W Wallace of the Craigtownie. He notes similar night sightings by other skippers, with the 600 ton vessel circling his ship before altering course and fading.
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