Will Quit Ship Feld Calls Board for Tuesday
George Rothwell Brown reports that a new shipping board will be formed to manage war time ocean tonnage as the government shifts from private to public control. The board will start with five assets and aims to stabilize prices, write off deficits, and align merchant marine with American expansion over a multi year plan.
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Harding Knight Templar honors for President and staff
A Marion Ohio Knights Templar delegation attended ceremonies where President Harding was inducted as an honorary member of the Columbia Commandery No. -, with similar honors given to Gedsee Christian, the President's secretary, and Brig. Gen. Sawyer, Harding's personal physician.
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Government’s Shipping Board faces vast losses and hard choices
The piece notes staggering losses anticipated on government ships with tonnage costs around 200 dollars per ton and bids ranging from 165 to 225 dollars. It discusses steel cargo carriers selling for three dollars per deadweight ton in Britain and the potential overhead impact of higher costs. It highlights expected meetings in Washington, the Jones Act framework guiding the board, and possible treaty amendments to allow discriminatory duties. The scene focuses on policy debates and the board’s upcoming actions with presidential alignment uncertain.
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Veterans Bureau Bill Clears House in Unanimous Vote
The House passed the Veterans Bureau bill 335 to 0, consolidating agencies serving veterans into a single Treasury Department bureau. It creates 14 regional offices and 140 applicant offices, with the director controlling regional authority and final settlements. The measure moves to the Senate.
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Public utilities panel weighs 7 cent fare drop for DC transit
Col Katz promises to push a possible Washington lines fare cut to 7 cents if feasible while avoiding unfair competition between W R and E and Capital Traction. The committee hears Kunz defend policy to secure fair returns on a combined valuation, cites last year’s $82.5 million value and $2.015 million earnings, with a 8.08 percent return.
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Miller Not Candidate for U S Attorney Post
Robert I. Miller announced yesterday that he is not a candidate for the United States attorney for the district. He would be unable to accept the appointment even if tendered, and thus declines the post.
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Senators Clash Over Federal Reserve Act Debate
In a tense Senate exchange Missouri's Senator Reed and Virginia's Senator Glass sparred over the Federal Reserve Act. Reed attacked Glass's critique and asserted the act was molded by a single mind, while Glass defended its collaborative nature and warned Reed of future responses. The confrontation unsettled the chamber before adjournment.
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State Gouging of Soldiers Charged in New York
June reports claim New York State profited on disabled soldiers at Ward's Island Manhattan State Hospital. William Deyan of the American Legion accuses the state of charging $2 daily while spending 90 cents. A Legion committee found 280 patients, many civilians, served cold meals with split potatoes and roots in spinach.
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New York Evening Post
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Nationalism Has Limit Says Wood
Manila June 9 The Associated Press reports Maj Leonard Wood addressing the Columbia association on Philippine independence He says he has never discouraged or encouraged independence and that self determination is limited by the interests of others He stresses stable government under law with equal justice and courts where rich and poor are treated alike President Harding favors the best for the Philippines.
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Hoover coal plan gains retail merchants’ endorsement
New York June 10 Secretary of Commerce Hoover’s plan to stabilize the coal industry won backing from the executive committee of the National Retail Merchants association. The panel supported publishing data on stock on hand tonnage produced coal in transit and distributed in territories through wholesale and retail channels to promote intelligent buying and steadier demand and possibly reduce retail prices soon.
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Resolution Exiles Admiral Sims for Naval Criticism
House introduces Gallivan bill declaring Rear Admiral Sims an undesirable alien and barring readmittance to U S ports. Senate discussions feature Senator Harrigan criticizing Sims and Ambassador Harvey as bold dust twins, while Secretary Denby awaits replies on quotes from Sims London speech.
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El Universal Critiques Mexico Oil Article 27 Delays
Mexican press critiques the chamber of deputies for postponing action on article 27 of the constitution dealing with oil rights. El Universal says deputies argue over other projects for weeks, risking diplomatic relations with the United States if article 27 is not amended. El Democrata urges swift action by Congress to prove its emergency response ability. Excelsior notes a special committee on article 27 may report soon and mentions calls to take the matter to the Supreme Court.
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Senators Attack Meat Control Bill in Senate Debate
Republican senators denounced a meat packing regulation bill as unnecessary and costly to consumers. Edge of New Jersey called the policy contrary to party commitments while Stansfield of Oregon warned it would add chaos and risk nationalization. Hitchcock and Reed, both Democrats, objected to naval condemnation of regulation as adjournment delayed action until next week.
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Japan seeks China's resources through policy of exploitation
June 10 AP report says Finance Minister Koretyo Takashi wrote a paper urging Japan to secure China's inexhaustible raw materials to maintain its status among the five great powers. He proposes a China Japan economic alliance, renunciation of the 21 Demands, and a positive policy toward China developing social, educational, and economic conditions.
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China
Nichi Nichi
Prohibition Bomb Attempt Targets Dover Area
Prosecutors report attempts at bombing as part of a push to enforce Prohibition. Nick Nigro and his son Chauncy were arrested after a device on a Dover porch failed to explode. Authorities traced the car, conducting a statewide search while holding both suspects in Tuscarawas County jail.
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Government to supervise future international loans
Officials indicated that assurances were given by leading international bankers that American officials would oversee future deals affecting world finance. The White House meeting with J. P. Morgan and others prompted a process where government approval will be required for general policy, while separate transactions may be discussed informally. Representatives from the Federal Reserve and Treasury are selecting bankers for a second conference to include western participants.
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English Miners to Vote on Offer
London June 10 The conference of coal miners delegates decided a ballot on the owners proposals for a settlement of the strike. The ballot will be taken Wednesday and returned Friday with a two thirds majority needed to continue mining. The plan centers on a new standard minimum wage raising the 1919 fly in rate by 20 percent for piece workers, valid for twelve months, with profits allocated to districts and a national wage board to set ratios or an arbitral route.
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Doubt Kaber story heiresses planned murder in Cleveland
Special to The Washington Post reports Eva Catherine Kaber confessed to hiring two men to impersonate ghosts to frighten her husband Daniel F. Kaber. He was stabbed during the attempt, and Kaber and her daughter face complicity charges as authorities say she planned the crime. Prosecutor Stanton seeks an immediate trial in Cleveland.
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