End of Wars Hope to Unite Nations at Convocation
President Harding at American University convocation urged nations to adopt unselfish ideals like the United States and Canada to prevent future wars. He cited North American cooperation, called for leadership in a time of readjustment, and warned against destruction as the path forward. The event featured M. Jusserand and Newton W. Rowell K C of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Rowell
K. C
Toronto
Washington Post Co
United States
Canada
American University
M. Jusserand
Newton W. Rowell
Rowson
United States of America
Dominion of Canada
North American
Mrc. Flarding
Representa
Sident
Oyster and Health Officer Decide How To Kill Off Roaches
Public officials in the District building held two conferences and exchanged lengthy letters to advise an irate woman on roach extermination. Commissioner Oyster suggested soap and hot water, a view health officer Dr Fowler confirmed after reviewing the case.
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Roaches
Oyster
Roacher
Fowler
Education and open minded leadership urged by president
The president urged broad culture and clear vision to meet today’s problems, warning against constant quenching skepticism. He called for support for doubters and innovators while guarding against cynicism as he cited kinship with France, Britain and the United States.
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M. Jusser
America
Great Britain
Harding Names Ship Board Nominees for New Panel
President Harding sent to the Senate the slate for the new shipping board with Albert D. Lasker as chairman and five other members including T V OConnor George Chamberlain Edward C Plummer Frederick I Thompson and Meyer Lissner. Lasker accepted the chair after urging by the President and will seek a private enterprise based merchant marine under government protection amid heavy board losses.
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Senate
New Shipping Board
Albert D. Lasker
Illinois
T. V. O'Connor
New York
George B. Chamberlain
Oregon
Edward C. Plummer
Maine
Frederick I. Thompson
Alabama
F Meyer Lissner
California
Mr. Lasker
Mr. Harding
Shipping Board
James A. Farrell
Walter J . Tangle
Lasker
Harding
Lesker
Merschant Marine
Tecovery
Sailor Admiral Sims in London speech stirs Navy clashes
Letters reveal Secretary Denby ordered a clea r inquiry after Admiral Sims remarks in London on Ireland and the Irish question. The Navy Department cites amazement at the quotes calling Sinn Fein supporters zebras and asses and hints at possible action while denying any link to censorship changes.
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Sims
Navy Department
Jeable
London
Shns
Controversy Over Navy Policy Nearing Committee Action
The article discusses Admiral Sims and Secretary Daniels amid wartime debates on naval policy and medal distribution. Public opinion wanes as controversy grows, with criticism of speech and utterances influencing reactions. The executive committee's meetings lead to a subcommittee inquiry and national convention considerations regarding a naval reform measure.
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Daniéls
Daniels
Sims
National Committee
Lntér
J. B. Coglan
Philadelphia
Coghlan
Theodore Roogevelt
New York
Cap Coghlan
British Paper Claims Sims Ignored Irish War Record
The Manchester Guardian editorializes that Admiral Sims overlooked Irish contributions to the war effort and German resistance, noting Irish soldiers across Irish, Australian, Canadian, English, and Scottish regiments and criticizing anti Irish politicians at the war office for hindering recruitment. It argues the Irish role merits greater recognition and cautions against excess caution in public remarks.
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Sims
Manchester
Manchester Guardian
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Germany
War Office
John Redmond
Sime
Navy
Adams Elected to Succeed Hays as Republican Chair
John T. Adams of Dubuque Iowa was elected to succeed Postmaster General Hays as chair in a Republican National Committee meeting. Ralph Williams of Portland Oregon became vice chairman and a new second vice chair was chosen, Mrs. Leonard G. Woods of Pittsburgh. The plan cuts southern delegates, shifts representation, and requires districts to meet vote thresholds to send delegates, reshaping the next Chicago convention.
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Associated Preas
John T. Adams
Dubuque
Iowa
Hays
South
Republican Nations
Adams
Ralph#. Williams
Portland
Oreg
Leonard G
Arrests Grow in Kaber Murder Case
Cleveland and New York reports describe two arrests in the Dan Kaber murder investigation. A man unnamed by authorities is held for possible involvement and to be examined by county prosecutors. A second unidentified woman, linked to an earlier statement by the victim, is kept under guard as questions await. Eva Raber of Lakewood faces extradition to Ohio after court proceedings and a bloodied cell incident at the Tombs. The unnamed mother and daughter, Marian McArdle, remain in custody as extradition is pursued. Police report a pawnshop razor tied to the case as investigations continue.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Dan Kaber
Wortih
Sandusky
New York
Eva Aber
Lakewood
Ohio
Tombs
Hartem
Raber
Washington Heights
Marian ‘McArdle
Dan F. Kaber
Gov
Oklahoma Flood Warning Issued As River Rises
A flood warning was issued for parts of Oklahoma as rising river levels threaten low-lying communities. Emergency crews monitor streams and issue alerts to residents along the river corridors. Local officials urge evacuations where water blocks roads and threaten homes and farms.
Army budget battle stalls as Congress nears conference
The Senate yesterday trimmed the west army to 170000 men and sent the budget to conference with the House. Debate split along party lines as Republicans and Democrats argued over size and funding. House measures total about 14 million less than the Senate plan, with cross party support for or against the military estimates.
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Senate
House
Fletcher
Florida
Myers
Montan
Military Affairs Committee
Borah
Idaho
Capper
Kansas
Gooding
Belgium
Wadsworth
Belgium Faces Complex Reparations Accounting
The reparations commission weighs Germany’s payments in money and gold against in kind deliveries. Estimates suggest 8 billion marks in kind, with about 1 billion marks gold recovered for allies, while coal, ships, and other goods to France Italy Britain and Belgium await valuation and settlement.
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Paris
Dune & Nerts
Asi
Germany
Reparations Commission
Fouga
Ger Lwhanys
Balantin
Belgium
Italy
France
Great Britain
Spa
Ereement
Axia
Builders' Representatives Voice on Career Rates
Fragmentary notice quotes representatives discussing carrier concerns and rate impacts. Mentions railroads and broad consequences, with unclear attribution and incomplete context.
WARN RAILWAY WORKERS WARN OF WAGE CUT FACING STRIKE
Railroad labor leaders and officials faced the federal wage hearing with warnings that a June 1 wage reduction could trigger a strike if workers refuse cuts. Leaders argued railroad bosses and the labor board bear responsibility if traffic stops occur, citing hazards, pay comparisons, and fear stoked among members.
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Chicago
Railroad Brotherhood
L. E Sheppard
W. G. Les
Labor Board
Sheppard
Carter
John G. Walter
Eastern Roads
United States
Rudds
Brotherhoods
Trafic
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White House
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Admiral Sims
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National Republican’ Committee
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