Interior Department To Lead Alaska Resource Development Effort
A fragment from a speech by Secretary of the Interior Ball urges a strong federal policy to reclaim and develop Alaska resources. He argues for centralized authority to coordinate administration, notes imminent coal deposits, and highlights the economic potential and tax relief from reclamation work.
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President Harding Address at Washington Session Moves Foreign Policy
President Harding spoke to Congress in a notable first ordinary session, praising the Washington conference and urging cautious support for international cooperation. He framed U S policy as global engagement tempered by domestic unity, signaling a joint effort toward world disentanglement and peace.
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President Harding’s wage court plan criticized by labor leader
Samuel Gompers denounces the presidents wage court proposal as a return to 400-year-old practices that forced workers into servitude. He cites New Zealand Australia and Kansas as failures and urges reliance on voluntary bargaining and collective action to avoid strikes and lockouts.
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Harding
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New Zeealand
Gratified remarks at Congress on postwar world recovery
The Associated Press reports Harding’s message to Congress praising economic restoration aims for Europe and the world. Senator Schaiger leads the MinCarmament delegation while officials vow frank, cautioned assurances to avoid unfounded hopes as the United States seeks to stabilize postwar conditions.
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Congress
Fear of pipe five control of coffee shocks hearings
Phe Goster of New York testifies before an inter departmental committee protesting any modification of the five meat Packers decree. He warns the packers could secure coffee supply, push up prices and stifle competition, while Brazil’s government stepped in to aid coffee planters.
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New York
Tional Coffee Roasters i Association
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Splendid Economic Isolation Policy Cited in Address
A 1921 Public Ledger summary notes the president outlines a policy of splendid economic isolation. The piece discusses potential treaties among Great Britain, the United States, Japan, and France, noting opposition and the improbability of a limited alliance. It mentions possible naval armament limits and a China territorial integrity accord at Washington, with no expectation of a Europe style alliance.
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Federal control of interstate rail rates debated in Wisconsin case
Bruce Scott argues before the Supreme Court that interstate commission orders must stand within state jurisdiction to enforce reasonable rates. Wisconsin contends state commissions cannot function if federal standards overpower state authority, as Texas case challenges also loom.
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Western states drive toward progressive farm economy plan
The piece notes rising support for agricultural bloc and progressive Republicans as echoed by Senator McNary. It highlights tax policy changes on nontaxable bonds, cooperative marketing programs, and farm mortgage access, framing them as Western Republican progressivism shaping national policy. It stresses the West as a Republican stronghold guiding future government direction.
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Nation's needs met on housing policies and federal aid
Fragmented telegraphic summary discusses national priorities in housing policy, federal aid conditions, and land reclamation across southern swamp lands. Mentions proposed development and agricultural recovery, with references to large-scale resources and regional acreage.
Smoot Offers Amendments to Tariff Bill for Flexibility
Senator Smoot introduced amendments to the tariff measure seeking greater flexibility as urged by President Harding. He also proposed offsetting exchange-rate disparities by allowing up to 50 percent additional duties on any commodity if a country’s currency falls more than six percent, to take effect 39 days after presidential proclamation.
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Senate and House react to Hardings annual message
Senators and Representatives from both parties commend the overall tone of President Harding's annual message. They praise the labor dispute approach while debating tariff plans and agricultural aid, with Republicans mostly favorable and Democrats noting concerns over labor and industrial board proposals.
Foreign Debt Bill Meets Opposition in Senate Committee
The Senate finance committee adjourned after a day of debate on the foreign debt bill without a report. The House plan to place base settlement powers in a five-member supervisory commission stalled progress, with Republicans split and Democrats divided. Senator Simmons of North Carolina urged a limiting amendment, while minority Democrats met to decide unified backing. The Simmons proposal bans cancellation of principal or interest and delays payments to July next year, restricting bond interchange except for newly created governments. The committee would grant discretionary leeway to debt negotiations, excluding cancellation. Treasury data on allied loans was printed for general release after prior secrecy.
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Missouri
Near East relief drive gets Taft approval
Chief Justice Taft in a letter to Mrs. Cabot Stevens expressed strong support for the campaign to raise further contributions for Near East relief. He urged that the nation’s resources and the wartime spirit of sacrifice can still be mobilized to aid the poor children awaiting aid and future comfort.
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Capper Calls Friday Meeting for DC School Inquiry
Senator Capper, chairman of the joint congressional committee on the public school situation in the District of Columbia, issued a call for a meeting Friday at 10:20 A.M. The panel will map a general program for the inquiry and resume hearings once held during the last session.
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Gen Miles Camp elects Baxter commander in Veterans event
John A. Baxter was unanimously elected commander of the Gen Nélson A Miles camp of the United Spanish War Veterans on Nov 1 in the Perpetual Building hall. Other officers named include C A Belknap as senior vice commander A M Berthianne as junior vice commander H C Fowler as officer of the day Robert CalHin as officer of the guard Wederick Zulch as trustee Claiborn 8S Close as adjutant and Jesse F Sprinkle as quartermaster.
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Nélson A. Miles
United Spanish War Veterans
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A. M. Berthianne
H. C. Fowler
Robert CalHin
Wederick Zulch
Claiborn
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Jesse F. Sprinkle
Army nurses praised in House by Jeffers
Representative Jeffers of Alabama honored American army nurses in the House yesterday. He defended their overseas service against slanderous remarks, praising the caliber and loyalty of the women who served in the nurse corps. He noted his own World War I service and wartime wounds as context for his remarks.
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Alabama
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France
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American Press
University of Chicago
Patriotism and Heroism of American Girls Highlighted
Mr. Jeffers praises the devotion of American girls overseas noting their patriotism equals that of the bravest doughboys at the front. The speaker emphasizes a shared flame of loyalty and sacrifice reflected in their hearts.
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Districts reject Chevy Chase water mains plan
District commissioners yesterday refused the Washington suburban sanitary commission request to supply Chevy Chase Maryland homes with city water. They noted water would have to come from the third high service station which is heavily taxed at present.
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