Harding tariff and policy program outlined in 1921 address
President Harding proposes a flexible tariff system and wide-ranging reforms to tackle national rehabilitation. The plan seeks to modify the Fordney bill, reduce political divisions in the Republican party, and win Western support while addressing farming states’ needs. The analysis notes potential constitutional issues and cautious Congressional reception.
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Harding's Views Cheered By Gallery of Notables
President Harding presented Congress with a sweeping legislative program in a speech to a large, distinguished audience at the Capitol. Diplomats, ambassadors, and lawmakers watched as he urged tariff action, world reconstruction, and balanced budgets while stressing public rights and industrial harmony.
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Washington Post Co
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Jusser
Secretary of the Interior
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Lodge
Hitchcock
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Capitol
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White House
Russia
America
Paris Deputies Adopt Large Naval Budget
Paris December 6 The chamber of deputies provisionally approved a naval budget of 844 million francs for early shipbuilding including three light cruisers six destroyers twelve torpedo boats twelve submarines and one aircraft carrier. Debates cited annual construction cost around 332.6 million francs and future budgets near 1.2 billion francs with submarines coast defense spending rising. Admiral Guepratte warned France’s fleet was almost nonexistent noting five of old German ships as its best units.
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Bandits Held In Santa Cruz After Fatal Clash
Buenos Aires reports government forces crushed bandits in Santa Cruz territory. Col. Varela says about 500 outlaws captured with 3000 horses and large quantities of arms. Booty valued at 70000 pesos recovered. Twelve bandits killed as normal life returns.
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Associated Press
Santa Cruz
Col. Varela
Oil Tank Blast Kills 100 in German Works
100 persons die in a massive oil tank explosion at the Nobel dynamite works in Saarlouis Rhenish Prussia. The facility is on fire as authorities respond. Also notes the reprint of an Washington Post editorial at The Post newspaper office.
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Title: Index to Today's Issue Page
Page index lists topics and sections including Harding views Irish pact London agreement press four power entente Canadian Liberals win and notes on laws and society. It outlines editorial and features sections with items on war era diplomacy domestic policy and public affairs.
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Canadian Liberals Win in Landslide
Ottawa report notes Premier Meighen defeated in Portage la Prairie Manitoba by Progressive Harry Leader as Liberals led by W. L. Mackenzie King secure a sweeping victory. Ontario swung to Liberals, many cabinet members defeated, Western Progressives fail to gain east of the Great Lakes. King likely forms next government with tariff reduction highlighted.
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Colchester
Nova Scotia
HE. K. Spinney
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privy council
Three Rivers
Quebec
C. C. Ballantyne
Montreal
A. Fauteux
Terrebonne
L. G. Belley
Charlevoir
Rodolph
Change in Paris Diplomats Rumors Stir French Posts
Rumors from Paris indicate changes in the French diplomatic service after Premier Briand’s Washington return. Mentions Berthelot as potential Rome ambassador, Saint Aulaire moving from London to the Quirinal, and Berthelot replacing Berthelot at St James as a higher post, with Barrere possibly moving to the Quai d’Orsay.
Former Turk Vizier Said Ali Pasha Shot in Rome
Former Turkish Grand Vizier Said Ali Pasha was fatally shot while walking in Rome. He died before ambulance arrival. The assailant was not apprehended.
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Britain Ireland treaty ends long quarrel and forms Free State
London announces a treaty between Great Britain and Ireland creating the Irish Free State with equal constitutional status to other dominions. Allegiance issues are settled by oath to the Irish constitution and king, Ulster status to be settled by commission. Ulster may withdraw in a month. The imperial parliament to meet December 14. King expresses joy and will preside over Privy Council.
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Associated Press
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British commonwealth of nations
London Agreement Details Irish Free State Oath and Powers
The London Agreement on creating the Irish Free State outlines in Article IV and others the oath for Irish parliament members to be loyal to the constitution and King George V. It sets Ireland alongside Canada as a dominion with a responsible parliament, outlines debt and pension arrangements, coastal defense sharing, port revenues, and compensation for public servants. Ulster remains under Northern Ireland provisions for a month, with a boundary commission to follow and future relations with Britain and the empire defined.
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Lord Birkenhead
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British empire
Dominion of Canada
Commonwealth of Australia
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Union of South Africa
Canada
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northern Ireland
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Southern Ireland
Troops Guard Packing Plant Zone in St. Paul
Violence marked the second day of midwest packing house workers strikes with National Guard called to patrol the South St. Paul district. In Fort Worth two sympathizers were shot. in Omaha clashes erupted as missiles flew at workers and sympathizers. police faced a 300-strong crowd in Kansas City as arrests were made. Labor leaders refused to halt picketing and a Kansas City union leader challenged the state board.
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Associated Press
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middle West
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Fort Worth
Texas
Omaha
Kansas City
Kans
Kansas court of Industrial relations
Power Entente Proposals Take Shape in Draft Treaty
As Far East talks continue, the four power entente may include United States and France with Britain and Japan. Senate participation is debated. officials fear bypassing the Senate, while the naval ratio talks between Japan and others stall awaiting Tokyo word. The Far East committee convenes again, with Shantung, China, and draft resolutions on the agenda. FLORIDA-ATLANTIC COAST LINE promotes southern trips from Washington.
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