Harding Holds Lead as Bonus Veto Looms in Congress
Fort Pierce Florida March 13 President Harding consolidates acting Republican leadership amid pushback on a soldiers bonus bill and calls for moving enforcement of the Volstead Act to the Department of Justice. He expects Senate ratification of the four power pact and outlines Alaska trip plans and civic appearances during summer.
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Bonus Bill Vote Teeters as Gillett Absents in Florida
Republican leaders face the risk of not securing a two thirds suspension vote on the soldiers bonus bill as Speaker Gillett’s Florida absence clouds progress. A Ways and Means report, steering committee talks, and opposition from Mellon Crissinger and Hawes shape a plan to push the measure under a simple majority or suspend rules, with a possible recommit threat to blunt floor amendments. The group seeks a path to may final action while President Harding party travels toward St Augustine and Palm Beach.
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Four Power Pacific treaty debated in tense senate clash
Opponents and supporters sparred for hours over the four power Pacific treaty. Borah and Johnson delivered long speeches while others defended the pact, and a vote on the Robinson amendment was set for today. The gallery was packed as critics warned against surrendering independence amid calls for conferences among four nations.
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Harding Begins Today To Turn Toward Home
President Harding plans a homeward move starting tomorrow from Fort Pierce with a golf outing for the day. He will return by special train to St Augustine and then on to Washington by Friday if plans hold. He said no public speeches during the vacation and will head home after possible golf or fishing.
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Brothers Ball brothers fall in Niagra River ice accident
John Ball aged 16 and Edward Ball aged 13 were swept from an ice cake in the Niagra River about a mile above the falls. They were pulled into a rowboat by Rufus Robinson and his brother Charles but the ice broke apart and the fragments went over the cataract.
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Four Wounded in Fight for Bank Men’s $15,000
In Philadelphia three robbers held up two bank messengers downtown. Two patrolmen and two bandits were wounded in a running gunfight. A bank runner was injured, about $13,000 taken from Robert McGrir, with about $6,500 recovered in a satchel. One robber escaped with the remainder.
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Bomb blast injures twelve in Belfast crowd
Belfast dispatch reports twelve people, including women and children, wounded by a bomb in Foundry street at night. Two injuries are serious. Separately, police sergeant Clark and a constable were shot by an armed bandit on Falla road. Clark was killed. Ulster Parliament to reopen with king's speech addressing terrorism and a draconian security bill to seize premises used for sniping and to close danger spots. The bill would broaden police powers and increase penalties for armed participants. In Panama Canal, four men were baptized by Rev. Afr. Roberts at BalaBoa Balboa church. Archbishop Curley calls Catholics to use the church manual.
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Prisoner with 11 wives pleads nervous disorder
Indianapolis report says prisoner Moore confesses to eleven marriages while claiming nervous disorder and memory gaps. He allegedly admitted bigamy and theft from a trust, sought medical treatment to aid confession. Names of several wives include Flora Boil of Wyoming and Amelia Werner of Detroit, with other spouses cited in a hazy list.
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Senator Newberry and the Newberry Frelinghuysen Charge
Mineola March 13 Infuriated when Miss Virginia Forget 23 laughed at his demand that she reduce attention from other men William Magee a carpenter shot and killed the girl then killed himself He died two hours later Magee survived by two children and his wife police say he confessed before dying that he had been infatuated with the girl who worked in the Office of Justice of the Peace Westervelt She was alone in the office when Magee called and berated her for accepting attentions and gifts from other men
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Accused Of Million-Dollar Oil Stock Swindle
Promoter Cox, described as head of a Houston outfit with capital 20 million, was arrested in Manhattan near Broadway and 44th Street on fraud charges. Federal officials allege he profited by mailing false investment literature promising huge returns, with losses to investors around 1.0 to 1.5 million.
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Mystified blue flames terrorize bed bound patient
In Alva Oklahoma in March blue flames erupt from a paralytic woman's bed. Ora Smith, 23, lies helpless as fires repeatedly burst from bedding and clothing, setting mattresses and a calendar aflame. Authorities and bedside watchers are baffled and unable to explain the mysterious incidents. Dr C L Rogers investigated but offered no solution.
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Bonus Bill Vote Delays Pact Support Amid Global Notes
In Today’s issue, reports cover the Bonus Bill awaiting a vote, agreement to a pact, Vladivostok citizens fleeing, African troops advancing, and a note on Britain cutting budgets. Additional items note jewelry theft, Dry Districts formation, river usage for fires, and a plan for a tubercular site as Rhine debt discussions loom.
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Britain Clamps Down on Army and Navy Budgets
London reports a sharp cut in military spending for 1923 with army estimates at £62.2 million and naval estimates at £64.88 million, reflecting postwar economies and anticipated Washington treaty ratification. Total manpower drops from 341,000 to about 215,000, with coast guards consolidated and major ship scrapping planned.
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Jury Loses Evidence in Liquor License Case
In Philadelphia a quarter session jury trying a saloonkeeper for selling liquor without a license returned with the whisky evidence missing. After four hours they reported unable to agree and were discharged. Judge Ferguson said he would recommend withholding the jurors and seek ways to bar them from future duty.
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Johannesburg Rising Sparks Air Bombardment Across Rand
Premier Smuts directly oversees Johannesburg crisis as government forces crush rebel pockets near Pretoria. Bombing planes disrupt railway lines at Germiston while capturing Benoni and Dunswart. spies reveal foreign-financed revolt. Amid heavy action, peaceful conditions are hoped for and Smuts undertakes a personal tour to reinforce control.
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