Senators struggle over bonus bill before primaries
Washington dispatch notes that many senators push a makeshift bonus bill to tide over elections while dodging real funding. Harding insists on good faith and revenue, Mellon's deficit warning strengthens his stance, Borah defies advocates, and Indiana primary intrigue heats up with Beveridge versus New.
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Strikers Ask Troops for Own Protection
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on April 25 a man was fatally wounded and several others injured in a clash between strikers and deputy sheriffs in front of the Jenckes Spinning mill. The central trades and labor union appointed a committee to urge Governor San Souci to order state troops back to Pawtucket to protect workers from mill-paid deputies.
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Fire At Czech Orphanage Endangers Omaha Children
A blaze at the Czech orphanage in Omaha on April 24 left 48 children trapped as flames cut off their escape. Five firefighters aiding in the rescue were overcome by smoke and gas. The fire burned for three hours before control.
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Weather report from Charles City area April 25 1922
Weather Bureau report covers Alberta Minnesota Algona Charlea City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Minn La Crosse Wisconsin Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly. Beaches muddy and slippery with rainfall and unsettled conditions. Light showers expected midweek with little temperature change tonight.
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Flood Devastation Hits Fort Worth in Worst Storm
Fort Worth Texas April 25 Eleven drowned at least 1500 homeless as Trinity River flood lines rise rapidly after seven inches of rain. River gauge hits 36.7 feet, water swamps Panthers Park, interurban lines suspended, streetcars crippled, and fires destroy one lumber yard while Red Cross mobilizes relief across Illinois and Texas pockets.
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Republicans Seek Tariff On Shingles In Senate
In Washington, 25 Republican agricultural tariff senators urged the senate finance committee to restore a 40 cent per thousand duty on shingles, placing shingles back on the tariff list after being duty free. The move signals a push to protect domestic lumber interests amid broader tariff debates.
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Up Might Have Prevented World War Pershing
Gen Pershing told the Senate Military Committee that adequate US military preparation and strong leadership could have prevented World War I. He argued failure to recognize international hostility left the nation unprepared and caused loss of life and heavy costs. He said preparedness under the 1920 law would likely have kept the United States out or delayed entry, avoiding reliance on allies for over a year.
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Baseball Today Scores and Postponements
National League results list Philadelphia 2 to 1 over New York with Brooklyn 3 to 2 and Boston 2 to 0 over Washington in the second. St Louis at Cincinnati postponed. Pittsburgh at Chicago postponed. American League Philadelphia 0 to 2 New York Co in the second. Detroit at St Louis. Chicago at Cleveland postponed. Diamond Joe Cigars advertises Good to the last puff.
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Waterways urged to ease midwest freight crisis
M V A delegates heard Representative Cleveland A Newton demand cheaper all water transportation along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers to curb rail competition. He warned rail rates are high on river-adjacent lines, citing Kansas wheat losses after WWI and urging improved river navigation to boost prices, production, and staple movement.
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Editor Shoots When Another Gets Personal in Durango
Durango Colorado April 21 A coroner s inquest was to be held today over the body of W L Wood 35 city editor of the Durango Herald shot and killed yesterday by Rod S Day editor of the Durango Democrat The killing on Main Street ended a bitter personal war carried in rival papers both sides trading insults Day confronted Wood and after Wood pulled away Day fired twice into Wood s back Wood died two hours later Day surrendered to the sheriff and is being held without bail
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Make Big Cut in Railroad Rates
By Kile Press Washing DOG April 2. An extensive reduction in railroad rates will be announced by the Interstate Commerce Commission within the next days. Officials indicate the decision will stem from hearings on rate reductions across many routes and services.
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Northey Refrigerator Plant Brisk Ahead in Waterloo
The Northey Manufacturing Company reports 85 percent normal output with 110 employees making refrigerators and cold storage plants. A strong spring order flow, aided by favorable weather, signals rising activity across the sales territory including Iowa and neighboring states. The Meany Casket Company also runs at good speed with 25 workers, adding two salespeople as orders grow in the region.
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Obenchain Home To Stay Until Called
Evanston Virginia April United Press reports Ralph Obenshain known as the man in passion returns home on Male street after attempting to aid his divorced wife Madalynne accused of murdering her lover John Helton Kennedy. He says he did all he can for Madalynne and will not discuss love or marriage. He may marry after she is freed but will not go to Mailalynne again unless she sends for him.
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Freckles Barry Has to Have Second Start in White House Talk
Wesley Barres a 14 year old child actor learned there is a gulf between screen acting and address delivery before President Harding. He and Senator Shortridge visited the White House in California to invite the president. Barres began his prepared speech but froze and asked to start over. He succeeded on the second attempt.
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Woman's Intuition Is Just Guessing, Says Ad Club President
St Louis April 24 F E Fehlman president of the New York Advertising club denies woman's intuition as a special gift calling it guessing. He says it fails half the time with women guessing right half and men never understand the talent, in a Chamber of Commerce address.
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Klan Denies Involvement in Inglewavon Raid
Willian S Coburn leader of the Pacific Ku Klux Klan denies organization ties to the Inglewavon raid that left Deputy Sheriff Mariner B Mosher dead. He reads the Klan oath and says any present members acted as individuals, not as Klan affiliates. W C Price, Klan king Kleagle, confirms presence and intent to investigate the scene.
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Bombs in Labor and Gambling Wars Shake Chicago
A dynamite bomb exploded in a new building on West Jackson Street amid a labor dispute over the Landis wage award, while another blast damaged a Cottage Grove Avenue saloon run by C. B. Brush and Otto Kleck. No injuries were reported, but residents were awakened and windows shattered in both neighborhoods.
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Joffre Reviews Busy Day in New York Visits
Marshal Joffre enjoys freedom of New York on his second full day as the city’s guest. After attending an American Academy of Arts and Letters dinner honoring the Moliere centenary, he planned to take part in three more notable events today.
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British Army Chief Sees Short Peace After Speech
Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, head of the imperial staff, warned in London that no one can expect a long era of peace given the current world state. The remark was made during a speech today highlighting rising tensions and instability across nations.
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Belgian War Heroine to Wed American Youth
Miss Suvanne Silvercruys daughter of Justice Silvercruys of the Belgian supreme court will marry Towers W. Farriuie son of Professor Furnam Yale the wedding to be held in Brussels Belgium amid war effort honors and royal oversight by King Albert of Belgi.
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Mary Laundons Maker to Wed in London in June
A formal statement via United Press from Mary Laundons Maker and Allister McCormick announces plans to marry in London at the end of June with a Europe honeymoon and residence intended in Chicago and Eastern Europe. Mary’s mother Mrs Baker approved and blesses the couple’s wish to enjoy Paris.
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Morgan Sees Big German Bonds Selling in U S
New York says J P Morgan has accepted an invitation to a Paris bankers meeting to discuss a possible German loan. If terms and security satisfy Morgan, a large block of German bonds could be floated in the United States amid a favorable investment market.
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Lady Astor urges women to enter politics for peace and leadership
In New York at the Associated Press luncheon, Lady Nancy Astor urged that the world needs the hand of women in politics and moral leadership from America. She spoke in concise lines about unselfishness, vision, and the path to progress through work, trade, and confidence among capital, labor, government, and nations.
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Five Billion Gold Ruble Loan Demand at Genoa Talks
At Genoa the conference risks open rupture as Russia demands a 30 year moratorium and five billion ruble loan in exchange for recognition of prewar czarist debts. France reportedly seeks a 48 hour ultimatum to Russia while Lloyd George backs Poincare's hard line, warning Europe could become a shambles if policies push tensions higher.
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Russia Seeks Five Billion Ruble Loan At Genoa
Russia demands a five billion ruble loan and a thirty year moratorium as part of a tentative Genoa treaty draft. The document, obtained by International News Service, proposes debt payments for prewar Cz arist obligations and de jure recognition, while noting wartime debts are not addressed.
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