Allies and Bolshevik Question Divides U S Opinion
The piece argues Americans oppose Bolshevik dealings and view the Soviet, communist and Third International as linked threats. It condemns Italian Premier Nitti for favoring Bolshevik engagement, warns of Turkey dismemberment plans, and urges steadfast U S support for a non Bolshevik Russia while criticizing allied maneuvers.
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Italy
Russia
Department of State
Nitti
Communist Party
Third Internationale
Turkey
Supreme Council
Batoum
Georgia
Erivan
Azerbaijan
Atlantic
Norfolk
Savannah
Germany
Russan
Sharea
Tax Dodgers and Tax Duty Enforcement Debate
The bureau reports over 300,000 delinquent filers, collecting about $19 million in taxes. Many cases involve errors or improper returns, while skeptics urge leniency where dodging is not evident. Democratic leaders favor a dry platform but praise enforcement as necessary, praising a candidate like Tom Marshall for strong stance.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Firat Glence
Revenue Bureau
Senate Should Stand Firm on Navy Pay Scale
The Senate faces pressure as conferees weaken on funding increases for navy pay. A weak outcome risks demoralization, mass resignations, and a growing recruit shortage. Senator Gerry highlights shortages of experienced officers and desertions, with many sailors earning far less than civil maritime roles. Congress must raise pay to attract and retain qualified personnel.
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Gerry
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Naval Academy
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American Transport Service
Shipping Board
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United States
Army Bill Faces Conference Over Reorganized Forces
The Senate and House agree on many points in the army reorganization bill, maintaining a large standing force while shifting the national guard under federal control. A major dispute remains over universal versus voluntary military training, with critics arguing voluntary service favors wartime readiness of a biased class.
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United States
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Heir to the Sultans Throme Advocates Massacres Refute Ottoman Policy
President Wilson backs expelling the Turkish sultan from Constantinople despite French and British cautions that keeping him in Epirus or Angora may ease pressure on the Ottoman ruler. Crown Prince Abdul Medjid Effendi is denounced for anti Christian remarks and support for massacres, while Morgenthau and officials caution against empowering a bloodthirsty successor.
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Lloyd George
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Entante
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Fathet
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Sultan Abdul Ali
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Padshah
Ie Yong
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Italy
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Noon adjournment resumed with rivers and harbors bill discussed but no final action. Minority reports from Senators Thomas and Mugeat oppose antidumping bill. House approved 611 for rail deficiencies. Coal freight-rate talk urged heavier summer purchases. Capt Pratt testified. Admiral Sims recommendations acted when feasible. Water power bill talks nearing agreement with a Monday statement planned. Democratic caucus called for next Tuesday to set minority leadership. Merchant marine policy bill retained with modifications. sale of government ships debated. Senator Swanson fainted but revived. Senate adjourned. House and Senate adjournment ongoing. conference reports on legislative bill blocked by House plan. Tax and revenue measures debated for soldier relief and stock exchange taxes. Republican caucus on home bill postponed to April 30. FTC urged to study hoarding and unfair competition. Volstead amendment proposed to allow higher alcohol content in states via referendum.
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Jones
Commerce Committee
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Swanson
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Henry T Gainey
Illnois
Ways and
Stock Exchange
Republican
Junciary Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Bablea
Ohio
Chauncey Depew Turns 86 and Declares Youthful Spryness
Peekskill N Y April 22 Chauncey M Depew former United States senator on the eve of his eighty eighth birthday went through calisthenics at his biroma tonight and said he feels as spry as a youth of 56 He plans to live to the century and notes the high cost of living will not ease until European production rises He has attended nearly every Republican national convention since 1864 and will be at Chicago this year He mused who among the nominees will win.
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Chauncey WM Depew
United States
Tie
Depew
Lincoln
Chicago
Poles Join United States Army After War Service
Polish corps that fought in France as an autonomous unit has many volunteers joining American forces. War Department data show about 360 of 1,100 recently returned from France have applied to enter the U S Army. Polish leader Prince Casimir Lubomirski urges Polish societies in Chicago Milwaukee Buffalo Cleveland and Detroit to plan welcoming ceremonies for arriving veterans.
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War Department
Camp
Diz
W. J
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Caaimir Lubomircki
Coalition unionists win in Edinburgh by elections
In Lomian Apri 23 Canadian Press reports coalition unionist candidates won in North and South Edinburgh by elections. Edinburgh Worth-H FJ Ford led coalition unionists with 949 votes while Liberal W Runciman had 28,468 and Labour Mayor Graham Cole 3,808. Edinburgh D Murray coalition candidate secured 12,176 with D T Holmes in BAT party.
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Lomian
Apri
Wheat acreage reduction urged by Agriculture department
Spring wheat regions report plans to cut planted area as weather and labor shortages delay planting. Officials project smaller winter crop yields, but demand remains strong. estimates show 483 million to 483.6 million bushels of winter wheat possible, though losses due to cold, Hessian fly, and grasshopper outbreaks threaten supply.
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Australia
Russia
Great Plaine Belt
German ship route plans with Hamburg American Line
Private companies will handle negotiations with Germany to take over former German trade routes in cooperation with Hamburg American Line. Ben son of the shipping board said there would be no shipping board funding for cooperative relations, and American ownership and permanent operations were emphasized. Dr Wilhelm Cuno's visit focused on trade relations, not on German lines.
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Wilhelm Cuno
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J P Meyer
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B Huldermann
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Fletcher Case Ends With Final Naval Board Session
The Fletcher case concluded after six hours of summing by counsel as Rear Admiral William H Fletcher faced the naval board investigating his removal from the Brest command by Vice Admiral S C October 1917. More than a dozen witnesses, mostly wartime officers, testified as the panel prepared to report its findings and consider Fletcher’s possible promotion.
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Hearins
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Pletcher
Hulda
Bro Orrary Daniele
Deny firing on Americans in Manchuria clash report
A Tokyo dispatch to Maj Gen Inonye Japanese attache in Washington says reports of Japanese troops firing on American engineers at Haslar Manchuria were erroneous. The message describes confusion at Hailar involving Japanese escorts, Czech forces, and mobs, with bombs, fire and a melee leading to Japanese casualties.
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Loca Karmsan
Census shows dramatic population gains in several cities
Census bears reveal large percentage increases in multiple cities. Racine Wisconsin records 58,663, up 20,591 or 542 percent. Hagerstown Maryland rises by 11,574 or 698 percent to 28,029. Ennis Texas grows by 7,224, up 1,555 or 374 percent. Piqua Ohio totals 15,044, up 1,656 or 124 percent. Venice California notes 2,430 percent increase in 1938.
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Ship by Truck Essay Contest Offers Four Year Scholarship
High school students nationwide can compete for a four year scholarship to any institution of the winner's choice as the prize for the best essay on the ship by truck good road. The award will be made by a prominent truck manufacturer and state superintendents of education have been asked to conduct the contest within their states.
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Iuperintendente of Education
Naval Academy posts large midshipman vacancies after exams
Officials announced remaining vacancies in the regiment of midshipmen after February and April exams. A third June examination will be held to fill the gaps, with estimates showing thousands of positions still open following the first class graduation in June.
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Aonapune
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Naval
Naval Academy
Washington census hints at uneven population shifts
The article analyzes census figures showing population changes across cities and rural areas. It notes some towns grew modestly while surrounding farm areas influenced local dynamics, with discussion of whether urban areas rise faster than the nation overall and references to implied patterns around Potomac-area regions.
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Emalier
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President Brum Discusses Latin America Policy and Pan American Unity
President Brum outlined Latin American relations amid Pan American ties, defending the Monroe Doctrine as a shared principle with the United States. He emphasized unity among nations including Europe and the Americas, and noted Brum’s work with foreign affairs leaders to foster cooperation and law-based international alignment.
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Ameryan
Ameria
Spe
Monrne
Por Teriey
Thord
White
Brum
Latin America
Invitation to Financial Congress for Written Statements
A note from the League of Nations via the American embassy in London invites the United States to send written statements by May on the nation’s situation, foreign trade, credit and general economic and financial conditions for the upcoming Financial Congress.
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League of Nations
Anernan
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