Harding presents gram of radium to Mme Curie at White House
President Harding honors Mme Corie of Portis with a gram of radium funded by American women. He lauds Curie and draws an analogy between radioactivity and the spreading influence of science. The event, part of a $100,000 fundraising effort, reflects U.S. tribute to Poland and France and aims to advance disease prevention research.
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Baseball Scores From Friday in National and American Leagues
National League games saw New York 10 over Chicago 6 and Cincinnati 5 over Boston 4. Pittsburgh 2 tied with Brooklyn 2. Philadelphia 4 and Lovin 1. American League results include Cleveland 16 over Philadelphia 3 and Detroit 12 over Boston 6.
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Faith in leaders to solve world problems echoed in speech
Marianne Carte rose addressed the President in a faint voice thanking him for his leadership. She spoke of hope that statesmen and humanitarian leaders will unite to solve global issues and inspire mankind to seek justice. She gave thanks on behalf of the French and Polish nations and humanity.
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Maianne Carte
Myas
Germans Massing Army for Drive
Paris reports large German forces concentrating at Neisse with minor assemblies at Oppeln Kreuzburg Kosel Krap pitz Ratibor and south frontiers. French diplomat warns of German volunteers and arms crossing, Briand notes efforts to avoid escalation, while Jersey City meeting backs Poland. In Warsaw Diet, Premier Wites recalls American blood in war and faces ovation for America support.
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Foreign Office
Upper Silesia
Neisse
Oppeln
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Krappitz
Ratibor
Berlin
M. Laurent
B. R. Wirth
Briand
Jersey City
Harding
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Silesia
Wites
Lolyd George
America
Poland
Beliefs Tied to Arch Shapes Across Cultures
A fragment notes beliefs linking arch shapes to cures and rites across regions. It mentions India China New Zealand and places like Borneo and New Guinea where passing under an arch is thought to cure diseases or mark initiations.
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India
China
New Zealand
Borneo
New Guinea
West Virginia Martial Law Amid Coal Mine Crisis
West Virginia declares martial law in Mingo county restricting arms and meetings while civil courts retain jurisdiction. A congressional probe is urged by United Mine Workers leaders to examine conditions, armed guards, and machine gun imports in the coal fields. Troop reinforcements arrive along the border to enforce order.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Mingo County
United States
Congress
Washington
Fred Mooney
Corretary
Noe
United Mine Workers of America
Harold Huston
Senate
Mooney
Troop clash near Lick Creek tent colony reported
Reports indicate ongoing violence around the Lick Creek tent colony with several shootings in recent days. Early today a Black man was shot and seriously wounded while attempting to reach a checkpoint as officials receive word of high powered rifles allocated for special state policemen drawn from local citizens.
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Sinn Fein Push Offensive Signals Strengthening War
Dublin May 21 The Irish Republican Army headquarters circulated a directive urging officers and men to disregard peace rumors and pursue a wider war for independence. It asserts the offensive remains with them and predicts a broader guerrilla campaign, with disrupted communications, impaired transports, and raids on enemy stores causing embarrassment.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Probe demanded on alleged war plot by propaganda
Washington May 21 Congress urged a probe into charges that a man Ual combine in 115 and 1016 used propaganda to push the United States into war. Rep Michaelson Republican of Illinois filed a resolution calling a special ten member committee to investigate the claims attributed to M Gabriel Hanoteaux and Sir Gilbert Parker. If proven true those responsible would be punished.
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Congressionn
United States
House
Michaelson
Ilness
J. Y. Morgan & Co
Galloway
Texas
M. Gabriel Hanoteaux
Gilbert Parker
Ten
Diplomatic Atmosphere Cleared Over League Move
London reports a clear European mood after Ambassador Harvey's speech. He stated the United States will not join the League of Nations while pledging cooperation to keep world peace. Press and officials debate policy versus politics and future American influence on international affairs.
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Atbessaider Harvey
Harding
United States
League of Nations
the Times
Harvey
Europe
America
Pall Mall Gazette
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Supreme Connec
Upper Silesia
Pytly
Westminster Gazette
Evening Standard warns of League of Nations collapse
The Evening Standard fears the leave may fail without American backing. It calls the League of Nations a mere sham, dangerous and costly, as President Harding’s directives to the council are revealed. The ambassador notes the US entered World War to protect America, not to save a specific European nation.
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Evening Standard
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League of Nations
Harding
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United States
Atlantic
May Make Philippines Day Urges Law Change
Former Representative Randel urges the committee to amend the law to apply costs to Hawaii, the Philippines, and the Virgin Islands noting a DOJ ruling that the Volstead Act did not apply to the Philippines.
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Washington
Hawaii
Philippines
Virgin Islands
Randel
California
Department of Justice
Justice A. M. Gould Dies in Washington
Justice A M Gould associate justice of the District of Columbia Supreme Court died suddenly in Washington after a brief illness. His death ends a long tenure on the federal bench and triggers tributes from peers and officials. Further details on services and survivors were not immediately released.
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A. M. Gould
Washington
Two Die in Airplane Accident Near Field
Lieut Wa Vom Coates and Mrs John Brady were killed when their aircraft crashed at the hilltop field after a looping maneuver. Spectators saw the plane go into a loop from about 2000 feet, fail to right, and lose a wing before the pilot attempted to recover.
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Brady
T .Jersen
XNI. J
Wa- Vom
Coates
John Brady
Ily
Filipinos Favor U S Rule in Isabella Province
Governor Paguirigan tells Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood that Isabella residents are content under American rule and not seeking immediate independence. He says the people are prosperous and prefer to continue the present form until the United States grants independence.
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Tagan
Isabella Sian
Pesenal Paguirigan
Isabella
Leonard Wood
Harding
Philippines
United States
Cabinet discusses using foreign loan proceeds for exports
Washington May 21 cabinet members weighed applying foreign market proceeds to boost exports and repay liabilities. Officials clarified the ten billion dollars in war loans to Allied governments are not involved.
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Washington
Atmospheric greenhouse effect described in simple terms
An explanation compares Earth's atmosphere to greenhouse glass. Sunlight passes through but heat is trapped, making mountain peaks cooler than sea level despite closer proximity to the sun. the thinner air on mountaintops reduces heat retention.
Abstract Truth Reflections on Law and Prosperity
A Grit quote argues no one earns protection from laws they would repeal or wealth from harms they would destroy. It asserts rights arise from upbuilding others and contributing to society according to ability and need.
Wall St Wedge at Work on Franco English Pact
Paris reports financial and government circles push an extreme plan to split the Franco English alliance. Wall Street inspired bankers allegedly press Paris to separate from England, with hints America might extend or cancel the French debt to the United States if the separation occurs.
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Paris
Wall Street
England
America
Amerien
Simons May Be Envoy to UV
Berlin May 21 Dr Walter Simons former German foreign secretary has signified willingness to go to Washington as German ambassador after the United States takes peace.
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Berlin
Walter Simemons
Washington
United States
Senate approves Fordney tariff bill conference report
Washington May 23 The Senate votes 52 to 2 to approve the conference report on the Fordney emergency tariff bill The House will act in the robort Monday Fortney Led senators wished to have the bill sent to the house for approval The notable change is a reduction from free to three months of life and authority for the trade board to oversee importation of chemients and dyestuffs.
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Senate
House
Fortney
Ams
Way
Mens
Five Die In Irish Ambush Near Galway
May 21 report of a large ambush in Westport where fifty armed men attacked a constabulary district. One constable died, four attackers were killed, six wounded. Police retook the position, routed the ambushers, and pursued survivors across the countryside. Arms and ammunition were captured.
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Galway
Ireland
Westport
Acros
Férees
Paris guesses some more parts
The text reports Ambassador Harvey will vote in the supreme council and not attend in a consultative capacity. Washington dispatches claim the foreign office notes America may share responsibility for European questions starting with Upper Silesian. France is perturbed by news that Lloyd George discussed Silesian issues with Washington before a Parliament speech.
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Harvey
Supreme Council
Washington
Foreign Office
America
France
Luasmweh Ae
Lloyd George
Fire destroys Bradford fair grounds barn in Kewanee
A blaze in Kewanee Bradford fair grounds burns the largest barn, with about 100 race horses cows and sheep perishing in the fire. Firefighters battle the blaze as property losses mount and authorities investigate the cause at Bradford fair grounds.
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Arbitrage in Markets and Profit Margins
The term arbitrage refers to buying in a cheaper market and selling in a dearer one to profit from price differences. Traders seek a margin that exceeds exchange costs to realize gains, typically involving bull coins, bills, and exchanges.
Containers Copenaive Budget Shift Aims to Cut Waste
A Brooklyn Eagle item notes the United States plans to cut food costs by paying for containers and crates that are discarded rather than reused. The article highlights waste reduction and economic strategy in sourcing packaging.
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Brooklyn Eagle
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