Allies plan new conference at The Hague on Russia status
Five powers meeting in Genoa reach a plan to involve the United States in a June 15 session at The Hague to select a panel of governments and experts to study Russia relations. A truce would hold, zeroing new treaties, while boundary disputes stay in status quo until the commission reports within three months.
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Sir Edward
Tehiteherin
Tebutcherin
Prosecution Drive Aims to Recover War Contract Losses
Attorney General Daugherty wins House support for a 192 million plan to prosecute war contract frauds. Henry Stimson named chief prosecutor with a staff of lawyers and experts to pursue recoveries. Department faces thousands of cases, with potential recoveries rising to 192 million dollars over five years.
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Daugherty
House
Henry J. Stimson
New York
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Tlee
War Department
Gasoline Price Surge Sparks Conspiracy Theories Across America
Washington reports show a sharp rise in gasoline prices from 24 to 28 cents a gallon amid strong demand. The United States holds its largest ever gasoline reserves, while DOJ probes potential price fixing and unlawful restraint of trade as Congress considers action.
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America
Department of Justice
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Congress
United States
Geological Survey
Senator McKellar Seeks Senate Investigation On Price Rise
Senator McKellar introduces a resolution calling for a senate investigation into the rise in prices, amid estimates that American automobile users face costs near one billion dollars. The move signals congressional scrutiny of a price surge affecting consumers and industry alike.
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Tent
Senate
World’s meanest man discovered in immigration case
Washington May 15 The meanest man yet discovered by U S immigration authorities is revealed in a report. Secretary of Labor Davis signed an order honoring Mother’s Day declaring a mother would be admitted for six months while her son must post a 500 bond. The son must report monthly to immigration authorities.
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United States Immigration Authorities
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On the Green Diamond Standings Of The Clubs
The Green Diamond clubs release standings showing current leaders and positions. Team names and points are listed, indicating shifts in the table and competitive gaps among the group.
U S Chamber Convention Focuses on Europe Influence and Domestic Policy
Five thousand business leaders attend a four day session of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in Washington. Topics include world conditions and planning measures for prosperity, with speeches by Hughes Hoover Lasker and Rimdse. A new national home for American business will be dedicated near the White House.
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Albert D. Lasker
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Persians Approve Hiring American to Regulate Finances
The Persian parliament approves a government plan to employ American financial expert W. Morgan Shuster to oversee finances in Tehran. A Persian delegation will visit Moscow to discuss economic treaty applications and commercial questions. Russia is to organize the Persian army.
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Moscow
Russia
Five More Irishmen Slain In Northern Ireland Clash
Dublin reports three killed and several wounded after a fight following an attack on a special constable car at Newry. Reinforcements rescued constables and nabbed a hall alleged to be used by republican insurgents. In Belfast shooting resumed with two dead and intense firing in the Marrowbone area. streetcar service suspended.
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Newry
Belfast
Marrowhone
League actions near Albania reflect League of Nations decisions
A May report indicates the League of Nations nearing a protectorate arrangement for Albania. It notes that objections by Taty were withdrawn as the council signals future appointments of financial economic and legal experts to support Albanian governance and legal matters.
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League of Nations
Albania
League
Taty
Thaly
Derin to Reduce War Debt May Payment Plans
The government signals readiness to fulfill reparations with a May payment of three hundred thirty seven million seven hundred thousand kroner. Officials state new terms aim to ease war debt burden and stabilize postwar finances.
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Iterida
May
New Indications Of Business Gain From Steel Output And Tonnage
New York reports a week of economic recovery led by higher steel output and rising unfilled tonnage. Car loadings show general gains and forward commitments grow, while prices advance on new contracts. Some scarcity and weather delays temper retail sales in coal and textile regions, yet overall demand strengthens.
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Messenger on Train Stuns Robber Band
A moving train robbery ends with the messenger H Stewart killing one bandit and wounding another as the gunmen attempted to hijack the train. The incident halted services briefly while authorities investigated.
Eight in the Gang Foiled Train Hold Up in Arizona
Express messenger TH Stewart repelled eight robbers on the Chicago Rock Island Golden State Limited from Chicago to Los Angeles near Tucson. He killed one bandit and wounded another after a robber fired at conductor Madigan. No loot was taken and passengers were not harmed.
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Tucson
Ariz
Express
TH. Stewart
Golden State Limited
Chicago
Los Angeles
Stewart
Madigan
A F of L Opposes Ship Subsidy Plan
Washington May 15 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor adopted resolutions opposing ship subsidy legislation in Congress. The resolutions contend the subsidies are unfounded and would unfairly counter American vessels with no difference in wage or subsistence costs versus foreign ships.
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Executive Council
The
American Federation of Lauber
Tn Connstess
Australia fixes minimum weekly wage at 78 shillings
The board of trade led by Judge G Ss Beeby set Australia’s basic weekly wage at 78 shillings about 17.16 dollars. The prior high was 80 shillings, cut by 3 shillings last October, with wages adjusted to cost of living and family needs.
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Australian Board of Trade
Sydney
Board of Trade
G. Ss. Beeby
William A Bither Charged in Chicago School Property Graft
William A. Bither, attorney for a Chicago school, has been indicted on charges related to a graft scheme involving the purchase of property for the school. The case centers on alleged improper influence and financial improprieties tied to the procurement process.
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Chicago
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