Uncertain German reparations delay world business
Washington correspondent notes one key factor blocking global and domestic recovery. The amount Germany must pay remains indeterminate, delaying foreign exchange stability and trade, and pressuring fiscal policy and Republican plans amid allied conferences on reparations. France’s stance influences timing and international policy as the U.S. awaits progress.
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Brussels
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Constantine Goes to Resume Throne in Greece Skeptical
From Lucerne Geneva dispatches say Constantine and Queen Sophie left Switzerland for Athens without ceremony. He received a special Swiss passport to cross into Italy and will sail on the Averof to Greece. Paris dispatches predict a short reign and abdication in favor of Prince George while Constantine denies any such plan. A Milan report says two Greeks with bombs were arrested aiming to assassinate him.
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Germany Halts Cash War Debt Payments Dispute
Berlin reports indicate ongoing talks between Germany and Allied governments to revise the clearing arrangement under the Versailles treaty. A semiofficial statement says the German clearing office is instructed that settlements in the previously prescribed form cannot take place at present.
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Self Confessed Spy Is Chicago Swindler
Chicago reports identification photos of John A. Willers, on trial for desertion as captain in the Forty-eighth infantry, now before a court martial at Governor's Island. Raymond F. Ball, a Chicago swindler, was alleged to run a mail order business selling soft drink ingredients, leaving bad checks. Ball fled, was arrested in New York, and claimed to be a German spy.
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Governor's Island
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New York
New York Welcomes Warmer Day With Southern Breeze
New York saw unseasonably warm weather with sun and light winds as a storm over Michigan pulled warmth northward. Marine observations recorded 46 to 54 degrees in the south while New York read 56 to 60 on the thermometer. Tonight is forecast to bring heavy rain driven by a five mile wind.
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Detectives Nab Two Girls in Chicago Magazine Scam
Detectives arrested James P. Lucey and Miss Ruth Hopkins after Frances Connell and Irene Hertherberg of Davenport accepted a Chicago employment offer for 15 to 16 year olds promising 35 dollars weekly. The duo traveled to Chicago where officers detained them for court appearances. A separate item notes Nebraska challenging a stock dividend proposal by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. In St Louis, two men robbed a west end grocery of seventy dollars after ordering patrons to surrender.
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Good Fellows Club Sends Gifts and Help for Waterloo Christmas
C M Allen leads the Good Fellows club in Waterloo with donations and committee help to ensure Christmas joy. Sanitary Dairy staff donate 20 and offer a delivery track for baskets. Jexander Blank and Frank support theatre tickets and cash. Boy Scouts from First Baptist plan to provide for two families. infant wear donated. Time is short to cover all needs before Christmas Eve.
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Cedar Falls Council Opposes State Utilities Bill
Cedar Falls council adopted resolutions opposing a bill to create a state public utilities commission. The measure will be introduced at the next assembly, and the council asked Black Hawk county's senator and representatives to oppose it.
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Senator McCormick Fears League’s Lungs
Geneve dispatch reports United States Senator Medill McCormick fears the League of Nations may be smothered by members eloquence and excessive time wasted on verbiage leaving its future in doubt. He is quoted as saying he had the impression the league will be paralyzed by excessive talk.
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W U Would Enjoin Gov t in Cable Fuss
The Western Union Telegraph Company filed for an injunction in the District of Columbia supreme court to stop state, War, and navy secretaries from interfering with a proposed cable connection from Barbadoes to a new line linking with a British cable to South America.
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Agreement Reached on Cables Question
Washington officials announced that the international communications conference has reached an agreement on the cables issue. A formal statement was promised later, with officials limiting comments to a brief oral note at the state department.
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Treasury: Over a Billion Unpaid Taxes Delayed by Audits
Washington officials today said more than a billion dollars in taxes are unpaid due to the government's inability to audit returns. Treasury expert Dr. Thomas S. Adams testified before the Ways and Means Committee that audits for 1917 remain incomplete and no near-term resolution is expected. He warned the Internal Revenue Bureau may struggle under growing demands and opposed a general sales tax.
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Gillen Details Shipping Board Reform Plan
Martin J. Gillen outlined constructive suggestions to the House committee on reforming the Shipping Board. He urged severing ties with the Emergency Fleet Corporation and placing experienced industry personnel in each unit to manage wartime assets valued at about 1.5 billion dollars. He proposed the Fleet Corp as a liquidating entity and detailed measures to cut operators, adjust sales contracts, regulate allied business, require officer oath on purchases, and create a commercial legal staff to pursue restitution. He argued public demand will demand strong, unshackled control of the merchant marine to protect its future.
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Moscow Says Antis Will Be Disarmed
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports that England and France agreed to disarm Gen. Wrangel's troops driven from the Crimea by Soviet forces. Wrangel has asked Brazil for permission to resettle soldiers who wish to return to peaceful labor in Brazil.
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Egg prices drop in New York as warm weather floods market
In New York on December 14 fresh egg prices fell by 3 to 12 cents a dozen amid warm weather in main producing areas. Wholesalers report a larger influx of eggs from the West and Southwest in the coming days. Smoke In Azo Girard, Haestes. Duten Master. Best at lelse advertisement?
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Think Prospect of Peace in Ireland Blasted by Raids
London reports a military commission in Cork collects evidence on fires and outrages claimed by Cork officials and Sinn Fein members. Major General Strickland leads inquiry as Dublin sees resumed telegram links and confrontations with armed men attacking a military lorry near Balls Bridge with Black and Tans taking cover at a post office.
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Harding Postpones Today's Conference
Marion December 14 Gov William C Sproul of Pennsylvania, to be a conferee with President elect Harding, wired he cannot visit Marion today due to executive matters. W W Atterbury, vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad, also said he cannot come today. Harding spent a quiet day with only brief conferences.
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W. W. Atterbury
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Bandits Rob Newsboy of Jewelry and $300 in Hammond
Ad bie P. Fitzgerald known as the millionaire newsboy of Hammond Indiana reported to police today that he was slugged and kidnapped by automobile bandits. They took a $100 stick pin and $300, while Fitzgerald saved a $1,200 diamond ring by slipping it into his shoe.
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Hammond
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Harding named honorary life member of Marion Typographical Union
Marion Ohio December 14 President elect Warren G Harding was made an honorary life member of the Marion Typographical Union No 75 at a local meeting. The same session planned the Ohio Typographical conference to be held in Marion on April 9 and 10 and 19.
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Mexico City Oil Dept to Undergo Reorganization
In Mexico City a full reorganization of the petroleum department was announced after Senor Casillas chief of the department was asked to resign along with aides Vasquez Schaffini and Joaquin Santella over irregular concessions. Former oil chief Jesus Rodrigues de la Fuenta also resigned amid probes into development companies and financial backers. All Carranza era concessions will be reviewed. irregular ones will be suspended by the government.
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Vasquez Schaffini
Joaquin Santella
Jesus Roderigues de la Fuenta
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Recommendations for Housing Reform and Coal Oversight
Senate committee on production and reconstruction proposes government coordination in building, coal regulation as last resort, and expanded reporting for industry players. Warns profiteering harms homeowners and industry, cites labor graft, and calls for housing expansion, trade schools, tax measures, and stronger thrift programs to finance real estate Mortgages.
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Plans Fast Action on Farmers Relief Bill in House
Proponents of the farmer relief measure urge quick House passage before the holiday recess after Senate approval. The House Agriculture Committee, expected to take up the bill, plans to report it promptly. An art exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art displays Vanderbilt's valuable collection led by a renowned Rembrandt.
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Borah Pushes Pact With Sea Powers For Naval Pause
Senator Borah Republican Idaho introduced a resolution urging opening negotiations with Great Britain and Japan for a five year naval reduction of 50 percent. The measure, supported by Borah, would declare congressional opinion for a deal if possible, while Secretary Daniels warned against alliances and a five year naval holiday.
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War Debt Stamp Committee Faces Tax Plan Hurdle
House Ways and Means members struggle to find a method to dispose of seven and a half billion dollars of war debt maturing in two and a half years. Chairman Fordney proposed refinancing about two and a half billion into long term bonds, but Treasury tax expert Dr. Thomas S. Adams disapproved the plan.
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Necklace Lost by Shopper in Chicago Store
Mrs. Alice Carpenter, wife of Aust Carpenter of the Ayer Lord Co., reported a pearl necklace worth 12000 dollars stolen from her purse in a loop department store. The 79 pearl string was taken by a pickpocket Monday, and an insurance company offered a reward for the return of the jewels.
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Des Moines Court Finds Vaccination Ordinance Enforceable Faulty
The state supreme court ruled that Des Moines compulsory vaccination ordinance adopted in 1918 cannot be enforced due to faulty construction. The decision narrows the ruling to the city law’s interpretation and does not address council power to require vaccination before school attendance.
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Adige Farmer Demands Profit From Reduced Crops
Des Moines dispatch reports Ida Grove Iowa resident A Sykes president of the Corn Belt Meat Producers association told the annual convention that farmers must secure cost of production plus a fair profit. He argued farmers should reduce production if prices do not cover costs. The session also discussed livestock market conditions.
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League Discusses Disarmament Plan at Geneva Assembly
Geneva dispatches report the League of Nations disarmament plan as its assembly session weighs universal reduction, urging ratification of the St Germain convention and cautioning that true disarmament requires all nations to act together. Branting Fisher Barnes and Bourgeois weigh steps and reservations amid talks of an international credit system.
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