Senate Split Over Navy Bill And Disarmament Push
Editorial urges separating naval appropriation from disarmament efforts and backing prompt passage of the navy bill. It cites President Harding’s support for armament reduction but argues the United States must maintain a navy equal to other powers to safeguard national interests and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Harding
Congress
Legislative Branch
America
White House
Roosevelt
Pershing
Greek finances strained as war costs deplete treasury
The Greek premier Gounaris faces a drained treasury due to Smyrna front costs exceeding 100,000,000 drachmas monthly. With Russia out, France and Britain control finances, opposition from Venizelists grows, and the drachma plunges from 14 to 23 per dollar.
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MM Gounaris
Smyrna
Mhgki-Shehr
M Gounaris
France
Great Britain
Russia
Greece
M. Gounaris
London
Paris
Piraeus
Transatlantic traffic boom defies wartime worries
Early this year a European disruption fear faded as transatlantic travel surges. Bookings approach prewar levels with 300,000 Americans expected in France and many planning to visit Italy and former service members with families. Ships from New York are crowded and new lines begin service this week as optimism grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
France
Italy
New York
Transatlantic Lines
Aerial Mail Service Shows Strong Year Yet High Casualties
The Post Office reports 1,313,879 miles flown carrying 1,015,053 pounds and 40,602,190 letters at a cost of 1,342,362.67 dollars. Eight weeks of 106 percent reliability on the Washington New York route contrast with twelve fatalities last year, urging safer aircraft and precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
New York
Narial Mill
Pacific Coast
Poland and Korfanty threaten Silesian stability
The piece argues Poland bears duty to curb Korfanty and defend its holdings arguing Poland’s treaty basis from Versailles underpins its independence. It warns that tearing Silesian agreements could endanger Poland and its future, comparing to Fiume and urging firm action against the Polish dictator’s aims.
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Louis Grobe-Democrat
Korfanty
Dannunzio
Poland
Fiume
Silesia
Harope
Italy
Versailles
Silesiea
California Farmers Hirt
The great jump in transcontinental freight rates threatens California agriculture and industry with disruption. Readjustment will be slow as producers find profitable use for land and plants under new conditions. Overland rates add more than 8 million dollars in freight for last year’s citrus crop. similar increases hit fruits, grain, lumber, and imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
California
Poland and Allies in Silesia and Trust Failures
The piece contrasts Polish distrust of the Allies with Western assurances after World War I. It notes the Silesian flare up as a consequence of broken promises, urging Warsaw to warn against further aggression. It also cites deforestation in China and the U S as causes of flooding and famine, warning against continued forest loss.
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Cleveland
Poland
Europe
Germany
England
Italy
Upper Silesia
Silesian
Warsaw
Silesia
Corncob Finds New Roles In Postwar Economy
The American Chemical Society meetings highlight corncob uses beyond fuel. Ground to flour for dynamite, pulp for paper, furfural production, adhesive applications, and a green dye for silk gowns are cited as productive farm solutions amid concerns about transportation, middlemen, and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
American Chemical Society
Chemical Society
Goethals Invited to Survey Devastated Regions
The article notes that General George W. Goethals has been formally invited to survey stricken French areas and advise on restoration. M. Loucheur, minister for devastated districts, says the Papema canal authority supports accepting the offer. It questions French attitudes toward healing and rebuilding.
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George W. Goethals
M. Loucheur
Pulder
Papema Canal
France
Gen. Goethals
Danish Admiral Richelieu Descendant of Clockmaker
Admiral Andrew Duplessis de Richelieu arrives in New York with his daughter Lillian to promote Danish ocean navigation business. He traces lineage to Coblenz clockmaker John Daniel Richel, with German and Danish roots, and long service in Siam and Denmark. The visit coincides with high royal and industrial connections through the Danish Steam Navigation Company.
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Andrew Duplessis de Richelieu
New York
Lillian
United States
Duc de Richelieu
Eleanor Douglas Wise
Baltimore
Siam
John Daniel Richel
Coblenz
Rhine
Copenhagen
Richel
Richelieu
Col
Richeleu
Cardinal Richelieu
Father Lutheran Divine
St Thomas
Louis Armand Emmanuel Duplessis de Richelieu
Andrew
Virgin Islands
Danish Mercantile Marine Service
Royal Naval Reserve of
Denmark
Bangkok
Andrew de Richelieu
de Richelieu
Danish Steam Navigation Company
Atlantic
Far Orient
Canada
Aailer
Waldemar
Alexandra of
Hagland
Russia
Admiral de Richelieu
France
Conference to discuss protection against pink bollworm
The Department of Agriculture and cotton state representatives meet to plan measures to quarantine and control the pink boll worm. Texas failure to fund adequate work spurred a new policy, with Marlatt noting the pest in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico and warning of potential 20 to 40 percent annual crop losses nationally.
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Department of Agriculture
Texas
Department
C L. Marlatt
Federal Horticultural Board
Louisiana
New Mexico
Egypt
Brazil
Hawaii
Mexico
Texies
Envoys to Discuss Trade at Manufacturers Meet
A conference of ambassadors and ministers on world trade is planned for the twenty sixth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers in New York. Diplomatic and commercial representatives from this and two state foreign countries will attend with U S State and Commerce Departments and the Pan American Union linked as a trade advisory section. A reception for diplomatic corps precedes the convention under J J Jusserand. Speakers at the banquet include Eugene Meyer Jr Admiral Witham Benson Herbert Hoover Senator Miles Poindexter and Representative Simeon D Feas.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
United States Departments of State and Commerce
Pan-American Union
J J. Jusserand
France
Hugene Meyer, Jr
Witham & Benson
Herbert C Hoover
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Simeon D Feas
Ohio
Experts Will Aid In Housing Efforts
Secretary Hoover designates seven engineering experts to form an advisory committee for the Commerce Department to tackle the national housing problem. The group includes Ira Woolson Rudolph P Miller J A Newlin J R Worcester William K Hatt Ernest J Russell and Edwin H Brown. Hoover says combining worked out opinions with counselors can guide modern building codes material standards waste reduction and better building practice.
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Hoover
Department of Commerce
Ira Woolson
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Rudolph P Miller
New York
J A. Newlin
University of Wisconsin
J R Worcester
Boston
William K Hatt
Purdue University
Ernest J. Russell
St. Louis
Edwin H Brown
American Institute of Architects
Peruvians Award Marconi Wireless Concession
The Peruvian government awarded a 96 year concession to the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of London to operate Peru’s wireless postal and telegraphic services. The American government has taken representations but the State Department has not publicly disclosed details. Initial reports suggested a monopoly, but later notices indicate no interference with All-American Cable Company business between Peru and the United States.
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Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, Ltd
London
State Department
Marconi Company
All-American Cable Company
Peru
United States
Chile pays loan in United States first installment authorized
Chilean finance minister Senor Oyarzun sent a cable to the Chilean minister in Washington authorizing immediate payment of the first installment of the loan in the United States. Daniel Martnez has resigned. Carlos Silva Cruz also resigns due to ill health and Enrique Balmaceda takes the vacant post. The government calls a brief congressional recess. the next session will focus on labor finance industry and reconstruction bills.
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Santiago
Chile
Senor Oyarzun
Washington
United States
Daniel Martnez
Carlos Silva Cruz
Enrique Balmaceda
Costa Rica Joins Central American Compact Union
Costa Rica ratifies the agreement to join the Central American union bringing Guatemala Honduras El Salvador and Costa Rica into a four nation federation. Nicaragua has not yet signed the compact.
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Costa Rica
San Jose
Congress
Central American Union
Guatemala
Honoduran
Salvador
Nicaragua
Critics urge harding to curb government waste
Victor Rosewater of Omaha former Republican chairman says the presidents push for economy will win public support as he cites extravagant department spending like a postal parcel post branch leasing a $10 000 annual rental while vacant government buildings remain idle He argues the government should use its own facilities and end flagrant extravagance.
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Harding
Victor Rosewater
Omaha
Republican National Committee
Willard
Jnd
Feigning sickness cited as costly for industry and health
The Willard speakers argue jobless and illness raise health insurance payouts as workers feign sickness. They cite higher no-work periods, insurance records, and the idea that work promotes well being and productivity.
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C H Boyer
Chicago
Accident and Health Underwriters Association
Willard
Discovery of oil and gas territory near Puerto Limon
A report from Costa Rica notes a discovery of valuable oil and gas territory near Puerto Limon on the eastern coast. Natural gas is escaping from the earth in large quantities at Cahuita, described as Central America's first natural gas discovery. The West Virginia legislature is considering new taxes amid debate over an "antivamp bill" and taxation of intelligence.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Puerto Limon
Cahuita
Americ
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