Clash Over Silesia Seeks Quick Franco British Accord
The article notes President Harding’s hands off policy easing a U S role as mediator. It states Premier Briand holds German troop limits in upper Silesia to defy Polish incursions led by Adelbert Kortanty, while Lloyd George faces British public doubt over clamping Germany. Diplomats expect a rapid smoothing of Franco British differences before the supreme council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALBERT W. FOX
Washington Post Co
upper Silesia
Harding
United States
supreme council
Lloyd George
Great Uritain
Briand
France
Adelbert Kortanty
Germany
Poland
Adelbert Korfanty
Ariand
Silesia
Great Britain
league council
Korfanty
d’Annunzio
Italy
Aids Briand
Dantzig
Braind
Ruhr
Briand Faces French Criticism Over Reparations Pact
Paris debates Briand government after acceptance of German reparations terms. Critics claim Versailles treaty altered by January 29 accord, while supporters warn delay aids German aims. Analysts expect a strong chamber vote and potential cabinet reshuffle involving Briand allies.
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Col. E. M. HOUSE
Washington Post
the
Public Ledger
Paris
France
Briand
chamber of deputies
Andre Tardieu
Bristol
Germany
Earthquakes Felt in Salvador Cause No Casualties
Three strong earthquakes were felt throughout Salvador on Saturday May 15. No reports of casualties or material damage were immediately available while local offices and stores were noted in the vicinity.
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San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Salvador
Business Upgrades Yet Not Running High Says Chamber Chief
Archer Wall Douglas, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce statistics and standards committee, reports spotty retail trade and uneven gains. Savings rise where unemployment is highest as farmers strengthen finances through cooperative methods and reduced costs. Urban centers show better buying while rural towns lag amid delayed prosperity.
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Archer Wall Douglas
Douglas
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Mr. Douglas
Capper pushes bill to make Mount Vernon national shrine
Senator Capper of Kansas favors federal purchase of Mount Vernon to keep the home of George Washington as a public shrine free of charge. Representatives Flood of Virginia and Zibman of Maryland also urge government custody and open access with minimal cost, highlighting state shrines as precedent.
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Capper
Bill
Senate
Mt. ‘Vernon
Washington
Flood
Zibhbnan
U. S
United States
Vernon
George Washington
Senator Capper
Kansas
nater Capper
Mount Vern
Mount Vernon
Congress
Representative Flood
Virginia
Mt. Vernon
Zibiman
Maryland
Crown Prince Hirohito Tours London Amid Public Cheer
Crown Prince Hirohito enjoyed a week in London meeting crowds, posing for cameras, and visiting museums during a three day state visit. He was followed by Viscount Chinda and stayed at Chesterfield House while Col. Edward M. House hosted the U.S. representative government party. The prince spoke briefly at the lord mayor’s luncheon and a large Japanese colony gathered in native dress to greet him.
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London
Crown Prince
Hirohito
Japan
Windsor castle
Prince of Wales
Chesterfield House
Buckingham palace
Col
Edward M. House
Wilson
England
United States
Viscount Chinda
Great Britain
Prince Hirohito
Treasury Holds 83 Million in Liberty Bonds Waiting Exchange
Uncle Sam has 83 million dollars tied up as temporary Liberty bonds awaiting exchange for permanent coupon bonds. Official figures show 1,132,730,200 in assorted temporary bonds still with owners who have not exchanged them, while the treasurer lists 82,165,867 as bondholders’ funds.
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Associated Press
Sam
Medical Society Backs Tinkham Bill for Feeble minded Care
The Medical Society of the District of Columbia endorses the Tinkham bill proposing $500000 to buy 1500 acres in Maryland or Virginia and to build a home and school for mentally defective residents. Society officers pledge to testify before congressional committees, backed by the Board of Charities and local civic groups, with a Georgetown association committee mobilizing support for a Potomac Savings Bank Hall meeting tonight.
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The
Medical Society of
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Board of Charities
Federation of Citizens associations
Medical society
M street
Lawn Thompson
H. C. Macatee
Macatee
Georgetown Citizens association
George Atkinson, Jr
J. Holdsworth Gordon
John Hadley Boyle
Potomac Savings Bank
Wisconsin avenue
M street northwest
Sun Spots Moving Away From Earth End Telegraph Interference
Naval Observatory officials say the sun spot measuring about 94 000 miles by 21 000 was nearest Earth Saturday night and will move away as the sun rotates. The theory linking sun spots to Northern Lights and telegraphic disturbances is not universally accepted, but widespread interference has occurred.
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Associated Press
Brashear
naval observatory
John A. Brashear
Pittsburgh
naval
Firing in Merrimac as Kentucky troops move to scene
Heavy shelling reported from Merrimac West Virginia across Tug River with Kentucky National Guardsmen and deputy sheriffs moving into the hills. Capt J R Brockus leads West Virginia troopers while Kentucky forces post along the border and a truce peace mission by Dr William Dotson is aired.
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West Virginia
McCarr
Willliamson
W. Va
Associated Press
Merrimac
Kentucky
J. R. Brockus
Tug river
Brockus
Williamson
Kentucky national
Borderland
W. E. Proctor
David Thompson
Sprigg
Fred Lee
Borg derland
Pond Creek
William Dotson
Freeburn
Harry Olmsted
Williamson Coal Operators’ Association
Pond Creek Coal Company
Burnwell Coal Company
Dotson
co memery
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Cork Corkscrew of Attacks Racks Ireland Civil Upheaval
A chaotic weekend across Southern Ireland reports mass attacks on barracks in Cork Dromore and Clonakilty. Civilians armed and police fire clash with heavy casualties including the killing of Miss Barrington and two Royal Marine gunners. Bombs strike lorries and homes as roads are trenched. Military and police sweep urban streets amid widespread gunfire and reprisals.
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Ragdon Barracks
London
Liverpool
Dromore
Tyron
Sinn Weiner
Miss Barrington
Inspector Biggs
Bridges
Drumcollagher
Wilitary-wie
Dunnanway
county Cork
Cork
Clonakilty
Royal Marine artillery
Eastferry
Middleton
Castletown
Berehaven
Dublis
Associated Press
Blackpool
Colemain Middleton
Youghal
Father Ahern
Dromadaleaxite
Solar Spots Display Cyclone Like Activity On Sun
Observers led by Dr. G H Peters at the observatory photographed sunspots that appeared one and a half to two days old and then grew agitated like a cyclonic storm. Naval officials note the large group is unusual for the sun’s eleven year cycle, apex four years ago.
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G. H. Peters
Peters
Naval observatory
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
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Legislative Committee
Federation of Citizens
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Charleston
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