Taft Addresses International Institute at Williams College
The Institute of Politics at Williams College opened with an address by Chief Justice Taft. Leaders including Viscount Bryce and Lawrence Lowell spoke on shaping international relations for mutual welfare. Taft stressed interdependence and the need for accurate facts to guide peace and prosperity after the war.
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Williamstown
Mass
Institute of Politics
Williams College
William Howard Taft
United States Supreme Court
Viscount Bryce
New England
College Town
Harry A. Garfield
Cerke
Taf
Ger. Channing MH. Cox
A. Lawrence Lowell
Ha University
Andrew J. Peters
Boston
Taft
Germany
Quote on Work and Living Worth, 0 Progress Seen
A fragment quotes a speaker lamenting zero progress in work and questioning whether life remains worth living. The line hints at deeper frustration with effort and value in the present.
Census shows Illinois white and negro populations in 1920
Census Bureau figures show Illinois with 6 290 333 whites 182 274 negros 2776 Chinese 242 Japanese and 241 others in 1920. Whites rose 14 percent and Negroes 67.1 percent from 1910 to 1920. Oklahoma 1821 14 whites 149 408 negros 57 29 percent American born counts. Kansas 76.6 percent American born of American parents and 284 percent American born of foreign parents. The decade saw Negro population rise 7.2 percent versus 4.6 percent for whites and 1 276 Indians noted in the state.
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Washington
Ilinois
Oklhoma
Kansas
Pegro
Labor Delegates Back Amsterdam International
Delegates to the federation of labor convention vote 1,148 to 1, indicating continued adhesion to the Amsterdam International. The minority favored gradual withdrawal and closer ties with the Moecew internationale, signaling a split in approach.
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Little
France
Derecral Federation of Labor
Harding Stand Backing Down? Lashed In Letters
President Harding declares he will not back down in a dispute over conditions in the South as he responds to claims from Representative Byrnes of South Carolina. Government investigation will proceed despite opposing reports. Smyrna and Asia Minor see Turkish nationalist retreat reported with Greek columns advancing north of Exki-Shebr.
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Pat
South Carolina
Washington
Ganson
South
Harding
Byrnes
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Exki-Shebr
Essex farmers switch from tobacco to profitable potatoes
Windsor Ontario, July 20 reports many Essex county farmers abandoning tobacco crops due to low prices and planting potatoes instead, yielding large profits.
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Windsor
Ont
Essex County
Increased Death Taxes Proposed
Washington July 30 The house ways and means committee drafts a new tax plan proposing higher inheritance taxes to replace lost business taxes. The Ramseyer bill would raise top rates to 40 percent and then 40 percent with no spouse or children exemptions lowered to 1000, while current rates range 1 to 25 percent with 25000 exemption.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Farmer, Labor
Ramseyer
Iowa
Dun's Weekly Review Signals Brighter Business Pulse
Experts see a general gain in business with improved sentiment and rising export inquiries. The report notes moderate orders, depleted retail stocks, and hopes for renewed demand, while iron and steel prices ease and railroad financing improves, pointing to a possible revival in production and trade.
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New York
Ttbus
Trade figures show exports to South America rise
Commerce Department reports fiscal year ending June 30 shows exports to South American countries up over 30 million dollars while exports to Europe fall by nearly 1.1 billion. June month exports to Europe decline from last year and imports rise in most categories with South American totals reaching about 23.0 billion.
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Washington
Europe
South A
God
Alexander the Great buried in a golden coffin claim
Reported in a historical note that Alexander the Great was laid to rest in a gold coffin. The claim appears in a compilation of ancient burial legends, with no contemporary source cited.
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Alexander the Great
Lloyd George Denies Northcliffe Interview Fabrication
Prime Minister Lloyd George read a statement authorized by the king denying any interview with Lord Northcliffe or remarks attributed to his majesty. The king’s speech to Parliament is cited as following constitutional practice, and the alleged quotes in the Irish press are labeled a fabrication.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Shehalf
Lord Northecliffe
Dally Mall
Hixpress
Weland
White George
Lloyd Gieorge
Leeland
Sintjest
Lloyd
Lord Northcliffe
United States
Ami
Iis
Northcliffe
Washington
Lord Northclite
King George
Royal Denial Counters Irish Settlement Accusations
A disputed royal statement is labeled as harmful propaganda aiming to disrupt Anglo-American peace. Lord Northcliffe released a cable denying ever uttering a quoted interview and treading on sensitive political matters amid Northcliffe’s denials and public discussion in Washington.
Four in family killed in Greensburg crossing crash
James Anderson his wife and five sons died when their car was struck by a Big Four passenger train at a crossing near Greensburg Indiana. Two other sons in a second car survived the collision.
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Mobile
Greensburg
Ind
James Anderson
Here
HOPES TO REVIVE TRADE
Washington July 30 The Herding administration aims to relieve business stagnation with a White House statement claiming the move will sustain its efforts to improve business conditions. The plan is billed as the largest achievement in relieving stagnation in the country.
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Washington Administration
Washington
Herding Administration
White House
British Note on Silesia Tensions Draws Acute Attention
London reports a vigorous British note drafted by Foreign Minister Curzon and endorsed by the imperial cabinet condemning Paris for notifying Germany without France's prior consultation. The document argues no danger to French troops yet urges reinforcements, while criticizing France for acting independently of the supreme council.
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London
Silesia
Karl Curzon
Paris
France
Germany
Upper Silesia
Great Britain
Pote
Supreme Council
Fifty Years of Life Time Study By French Statistician
A French statistician analyzes how men spend time by age fifty. He estimates averages: about 6000 days slept, 6500 days worked, 800 days walked, 4000 days socialized, 1500 days eating, and 3500 days in other activities.
Specter of Dictator Mention Shakes Italian Senate
In Rome July 70 the senate heard sensational talk as General Cavigta denounced the Rapado treaty and attacked Premier Bonomi's government. Circles quoted him implying Daly must have a dictator. The Tapallo treaty tied Italy to Jugo-Slavia and made Fiume a separate state.
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Senate
Cavigta
Rapado
Bonomi
Cavigtia
Daly
Tapallo
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Fiume
U S Bars Secret Parleys Indicate National Policy
Washington on July 30 indicated the United States would reject any suggestion for separate parleys with powers invited to the conference on the limitation of armament and Far East questions. No indication any nation had proposed a partial conference.
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Washington
United States
Review of disability cases for veteransPermanent ratings ordered
Washington July 20 war risk bureau ordered review of about 10,000 veterans rated permanently disabled as a result of rising comptroller actions. Officials explained it was customary to convert a veteran from temporary to permanent disability after a set number of months in hospital.
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Washington
War Risk Bureau
Comptroller of the Treasury
Secret parleys barred at Washington conference
Washington July 30 report notes intense pushback on setting up separate parties for a limited conference on armament and Far Eastern questions. Intimation suggests at least one nation favored a partial, divided conference among invited powers.
Rail Bill Aims to Fund Railroad Debts in Senate
Washington July 30 a bill to fund railroad debts near 18 billion dollars was introduced in the senate by Senator Townsend Michigan. A companion measure was sent to the house by Representative Winslow Massachusetts. After a White House conference Senator Watson Tadama urged Congress not to recess before the administration aids to loan 560000 to railroads by War Finance Corporation powers.
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Washington
Senate
Townsend
Michigen
House
Winslow
Massachusetts
Harding
Whitehouse
Watson of
Tadama
Congress
War Finance Corporation
Irish Parliament to consider British terms soon
Dublin July 2 A strong note of inevitability surrounds the summoning of the Irish representatives to discuss British terms in connection with the pensions. The decisive fall of succession appears fixed and supports the hope that reductions will prove fruitful once the assembly is convened.
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Dublin
Framed Pictures Advice From A Frugal Letter
A fragmented note advises: frame valuable pictures, store away or discard trivial ones, and keep the wall tidy. Cautionary guidance suggests avoiding clutter and preserving meaningful items while not wasting space on dust collectors.
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Pierres
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