Senate backs 156.9 million deficiency bill for shipping board
A fierce Senate debate over the wartime merchant marine watchdog devolved into denunciations of waste and graft. Senator Kenyon led attacks on salaries and private-use telegrams, while an amended bill approved a 156.9 million deficiency package with a 200 thousand dollar enforcement appropriation and a directive to sell wooden ships by October 1.
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Temperamental Pumps Favor the Motorist In Gasoline Measure
The Commerce Department announced that some gasoline pumps are temperamental and can give over measures if operated too rapidly. The statement notes that the common belief favors slow turning to ensure accuracy, but tests show faster operation may yield excess gasoline.
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Appropriations Must Stop Noted in Department Heads Record
In a recorded notice, the record cautions department heads that spending unappropriated funds is unlawful and constitutes a crime under the relevant statute. The statute bars use of unappropriated money and outlines penalties for violations.
Civil Law Rule Restored In Tulsa Race Riot
Tulsa negotiates the return to civil authority as Gen Barrett lifts martial law after naming riot ringleaders and planning to rebuild a Negro zone. A $500000 fund is pursued to rebuild homes, with a grand jury investigation and bar association help.
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Half Million Spinners Quit in England Over Wages
Manchester England June 9 fifty percent half million cotton mill operatives in spinning and weaving sections will cease work tomorrow due to failure to reach agreement with Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers Association on wage cuts. Employers offered 85 percent reduction instead of 36 percent, workers refuse more than 12 48 percent claiming loss of living standard. They would accept 12 1/2 percent if scales reviewed in three months.
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Britain May Aid Bergdoll Case In Extradition
London reports Britain's stance on whether Canada will extradite Grover Bergdoll to the United States. Britain will review Ottawa’s decision under the extradition treaty with Germany. Officials say Canada could send Bergdoll to Canada, not directly to the U S, and London seeks to help bring Bergdoll to justice.
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Doctors Seek Right to Prescribe Alcohol Without Restrictions
The American Therapeutic Society, meeting at the Arlington Hotel, plans to petition the President, Congress, and prohibition enforcers to end rigid limits on physicians prescribing alcohol. Led by Dr. Jacob Diner, the group argues alcohol has legitimate therapeutic uses in diseases and surgical care and should not brand doctors as potential bootleggers.
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60 000 School Children Cheer and Sing to Harding
Washington marked music week with a mass chorus of 60000 public school children on the Ellipse. President Harding and Mrs Harding stood atop a wheel formed by the crowd as bands played and the Star-Spangled Banner filled the air. Dr Abram Simon praised America’s three graces, children song and flowers, hoping Washington becomes the musical capital and a temple of music in the future. The event closed with the Battle Hymn of the Republic by the colored high schools and a final chorus of America before the President’s party departed for the White House.
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Philadelphia society heads to Mount Vernon for banquet
Vock of Philadelphia and Bosworth Macready of Pittsburgh join De Me Levin and John Blake White of New York as President John Fiemneter hosts members and their families in the hotel parlors. After the meeting they travel to Mount Vernon and return for the Arlington banquet at 7 40 tonight.
Byng Named Governor General of Canada
London announces Lord Byng of Vimy as governor general in succession to the Duke of Devonshire. Ottawa reports the House of Commons approved resolutions praising the retiring governor general on motion by Premier Meighen with opposition leader Mackenzie King seconding.
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Notable honors and campaigns praised in wartime awards
The article lists numerous Allied decorations for Hyta and others, noting battles at Cambrai Vimy Ridge and Dumknalles. It highlights Byng receiving the Distinguished Service Cross, plus the French War Cross and other honors. It mentions orders from Belgium Serbia and awards from additional nations.
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Miners Reject Proposals in British Coal Strike
London reports the executive body of striking miners rejected the government plan for a gradual wage scaling scheme tied to an economic level of coal output. The talks included Prime Minister Lloyd George, mine owners, and exchequer grants amid ongoing labor conflict and unclear prospects for settlement.
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Breaking the Trail to the Top of the World
Mr. Jeffers recounts expedition stories and experiences of past explorers including the Duke of the Abruzzi who pursued mastery of Himalayan peaks and ascent challenges.
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Women Insistent On Equal Salaries Debate At Capitol
Idaho Representative Addison Smith sparked a hearing at the Capitol by arguing that high women salaries in government or private jobs threaten the nation’s future. Maud Wood Park of the National League of Women Voters pressed for a merit based, sex neutral wage system and warned against discrimination.
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Congress Defines George Washington Memorial Auditorium Purpose
Representative Julius Kahn offers a joint resolution detailing Congress memorial aims for the George Washington Memorial building. The auditorium would host civic scientific educational and patriotic conventions, to be interpreted by Smithsonian Regents. The bill suggests completion when temporary war structures depart the Mall and notes 400000 already paid to the memorial association treasury.
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Islands seek self rule in British West Indies
Islanders from Grenada Grenada Grenadines and nearby islets send five delegates to London pressing self government after partial representation offered by Colonial Secretary Winston Churchill. London dispatch notes a plan for a representative government with a governor president six officials three nominated and four elected members.
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Harding Heads to Valley Forge for Weekend Tour
President Harding and Mrs. Harding will drive from Washington to the Valley Forge area near Philadelphia to stay at Senator Philander C Knox's country home. The 120 mile trip is due to take most of the day with a golf game planned. They will picnic roadside and attend Valley Forge Memorial church services with Brig. Gen. Sawyer and Secretary Christian accompanying.
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Dead Man Named to Office in Milford Harbor Master Row
Milford citizens petitioned Gov. J. Lake for the appointment of a live harbor master after Alonzo Burns, dead for a year, was inexplicably reappointed. The move seeks to replace Burns and ensure a living appointee holds the office in the district.
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Kidnaped Boy's Fate Still a Mystery
New York on June 3 two of five Italians arrested in the kidnapping of 6 year old Giuseppe Verotta from his parents home in the Italian quarter. Police expect a breakthrough though no indication of the boy being dead or alive. The mother is reportedly in critical condition. Confessions were obtained under duress according to the arrested men.
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Peace Resolution Set For House Action Next Week
The House foreign affairs committee reported the Porter peace resolution by a straight party vote to end the sale of war with Germany. Republican leaders expect passage next Thursday with full committee support. Democrats planned a near party-line opposition and Minority member Flood prepared a minority report.
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Railroads discuss seasonal coal rates to ease year round demand
Secretary Hoover leads talks with carriers on a voluntary agreement to set seasonal coal rates. The plan aims to shift some winter tonnage to summer, easing congestion and stabilizing prices. AICC could order changes without disturbing overall level rates. A coal industry conference and Senator Frelinghuysen’s related measure may follow.
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Girl Killed in Auto Plunge On Douglas Road
Special to The Washington Post. Miss Catherine Wilson died last night when a car owned by Scotti plunged down an embankment between Thomas and Douglas. Scotti, driving, was pinned between the wheel and car. he lost control on a sharp curve. Two other occupants, Schnoki and P. Stanis, escaped by jumping. Scotti is in critical condition.
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Belfast jail plot foiled by police as prisoners resist
Belfast reports an attempted jail delivery by disguised men failed when police arrived from barracks. Sinn Fein prisoners halted the plan, freeing few guards with ropes before authorities moved in. The Dublin and Cork violence follow, including a deadly ambush near Mayo and a Dublin shell factory fire with stores destroyed.
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