Senate Upheld Harding Veto On Soldier Bonus Bill
The Senate sustained President Harding's veto of the soldier bonus bill, failing to override by two-thirds. The House had overridden the veto previously 258 to 54, but the Senate vote was 44 to override and 28 to sustain, with 48 votes needed for override. Twenty-seven Republicans joined 17 Democrats to override. 21 Republicans and 7 Democrats voted to sustain. Three absent senators had supported override but lacked pairs.
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Dawes Endorses Veto and urges restraint on government spending
Chicago dispatch quotes Gen Charles G Dawes rebuking lawmakers who vote for doles and welfare. he backs President Harding and his budget system. He condemns using public funds for the able bodied poor and calls for economy. The report also covers Turkish diplomacy and impending crises in Dardanelles talks.
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Tragedy on Kinzie Street Five Stories Up
A well dressed man about thirty six leaped from a five story building at 230 kinzie street. Bystanders rushed him to Passavant hospital where he died minutes later. He suffered multiple fractures and no ID found except a gold watch with initials J. K. and eight dollars in one pocket.
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Bristol Pro Turk Charge Sparks Diplomatic Row
Washington reports H. H. Teparkyon, former Persian consul general, urged President Harding to remove Admiral Mark Bristol as high commissioner at Constantinople. Topakyan claims Bristol is pro Turkish and Greek biased against Armenians.
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Fifty Captured by Irish Troops in County Sligo Action
National troops in Ireland report a major cleanup in County Sligo with 50 prisoners taken and weapons seized. Other operations in Kinlough Tullaghan Leitrim yielded many more prisoners as government forces move toward the western army. Two nationalists, two soldiers, and two republicans were killed in separate incidents. Eamon de Valera reportedly in Dublin seeking talks with the provisional government while Dublin moves to widen voting rights to women with a six month qualifying period.
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Britain Sends Small Reinforcements to Asi Minor Amid Looting
Rodeste Thrace Sept. troops and refugees crowd a port town on the Marmara coast with about 24 000 inhabitants. Greek forces estimated at 20 000 with 200 000 refugees face food and water shortages. Commmunistic influence pervades destobilized troops as looting and terrorization unfold. Deserters shoot officers and parade the streets with Samboy and Bonnets.
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American relief heroes hailed in Smyrna crisis report
U S Consul General Horton praises American volunteers in Smyrna for relief work among Levant refugees. Francis Blackley and Staley Smith donated funds, firms lent vehicles, and YMCA YWCA workers helped despite danger. Refugees relate Turkish gunfire while Americans rescue 50 in Smyrna harbor.
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President Harding to Call Extra Session for Ship Subsidy Bill
Washington Sept 21 President Harding told Senate and House leaders he will summon Congress for an extra session starting November 15 to consider and pass the ship subsidy bill. Members face mileage costs and other incidentals, with totals exceeding $200000 for the session.
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Mileage Costs for Proposed Extra Session Soaring
The article reports large mileage figures for senators and representatives under a proposed extra session. Pacific coast members would see about 1200 dollars or more, Hawaiian delegates 32784, and the resident commissioner from the Philippines 4210 pounds. With a session near the regular one, travel home between sessions may be impossible, risking allowances.
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Fears famine in Germany
Dr Karl Wirth, German chancellor, warns in an interview with the Berlin correspondent of the Westminster Gazette that Germany faces hunger from a bad harvest and unfulfillable demands from Germany’s enemies. He says misery could spark internal disorders and grave fears for the immediate future.
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Irish Parliament Expels Two Women for Protests
At a Dublin session on September 27 Mrs Maude Gonne McBride and Mrs Charlotte Despard were expelled from the strangers' gallery for shouting protests against what they called barbarous treatment of untried prisoners.
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French and Italians quit Chanak
Official confirmation from Constantinople states French troops have withdrawn from Chanak and Italians appear to be doing the same. British forces will remain at Chanak.
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Conditions in Smyrna Reported Amid Refugee Crisis
Washington reports Admiral Bristet received word of a Turkish proclamation making refugees aged 15 to 40 prisoners of war. Deportations continue as 50,000 more refugees in Smyrna’s northern area await evacuation. Americans crowd into Smyrna with most aboard destroyers. two women and a missionary remain.
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Banker's Disappearance Linked to $50000 Shortage
Chicago police and private detectives hunt for David F B Carlson, once a bank cashier and director at Cottage Grove Avenue Trust, after an audit reveals a $50,000 shortage. Insurance covers the loss. bank operations unchanged. Carlson, 30, father of two, known for loaning to friends, vanished from his home on South Wabash Avenue.
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Rawlinson Called In Suit Over Alleged Assault
Los Angeles report says Herbert Rawlinson motion picture star has been ordered to appear at the district attorney office for questioning about alleged secured leases against him by Dorothy Clark Elina a seventeen year old dancer who charged mistreatment in New York. The girl's mother Mrs Evelyn Clark filed a 200000 damages suit in Los Angeles and the star denied the accusation. The girl who married Karl Elms of Boston is said to corroborate the denial.
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Hearst Delegates Lose Ground in Democratic Primary
Albany reports show most Hearst backers for the state convention failed to win delegates. In Erie County only four Hearst supporters secured seats while 41 Fitzpatrick and allies backed Alfred E. Smith for governor. Albany County Hearst contenders went down twenty to one.
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Brazil Stock Show Opens in Rio de Janeiro
The International Live Stock exposition opened in Rio de Janeiro on September 21 with about 8,000 thoroughbred cattle horses swine sheep and poultry. Representatives include France Holland Switzerland England United States Argentina and Uruguay.
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First woman sheriff named in Indiana history
Jeffersonville dispatch reports Ella White appointed to succeed her late husband Charles W White as sheriff. She will serve until a successor is named and elected.
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Dr Hugh Scott Named Assistant Executive Officer
Dr Hugh Scott of Oklahoma City Oklahoma to assist as executive officer of the veterans Koreau Deactor Levett served with the public health service and in government service for years He was with General P during the Mexican expedition.
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