Harvey Named as Ambassador to Britain in Controversial Move
Washington report notes Col George Harvey is chosen for the British post, a move tied to his long political rise and past support for Harding. The appointment sparks debate over his loyalty to Wilson era plans and the broader goal of a new world order, with critics warning of intensified opposition.
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Washington, D. C
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League of Nations Idea
Senate confirms Harding's cabinet in record session
President Harding appeared in an executive session to present ten cabinet nominations. Within ten minutes, the Senate confirmed all ten. Senator Fall of New Mexico was first named for interior, with nominations read aloud from Harding's list and referred to pre-polled committees.
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Washington, D. C
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Wilson Pocket Vetoes Army and Immigration Bills
Washington March 4 The Sixty sixth congress adjourned sine die at 12 30 p m The total appropriations for fiscal year 1922 were 3 806 029 647 a reduction of 1 463 485 926 from estimates and 898 247 910 from 1921 The naval bill failure amplified cuts Both army and immigration bills were pocket vetoed by President Wilson and died unsigned
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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Communists Call Revolt in Germany Amid Proclamation
Berlin March 4 The German Communist party seized the allied ultimatum to the German delegation in London as a trigger for a revolutionary proclamation urging the German workingmen to overthrow the government establish a soviet state and form a political economic alliance with Russia Demonstrations are announced for Sunday.
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London
Russia
Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 259000 Across Provinces
United Press dispatch from Shanghai reports novel earthquakes in Kansu and Shensi causing 259000 deaths. Famine relief committee dispatches investigators. Earlier figures noted 250000 deaths across the same provinces in related quakes.
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United Press
Shanghai
China
Kansu
Shensi
Famine Relief Committee
Robbers Blow Open Postoffice Safe Without Loot
A band of robbers blew open the postoffice safe in Ja. Marek J region but failed to take any valuables. No injuries reported as investigation continues. The incident disrupted services briefly while authorities secured the scene.
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Twin Beds among films deemed unsuitable for Winnetka youths
Chicago report notes community house officials in Winnetka, a north shore suburb, deem Kismet unsuitable for children. Rev L W F Davies, director, explains the house aims to offer educational and wholesome pictures and ponders what film could replace Kismet, finally referencing Twin Beds as the considered title.
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Chicago
Kismet
Winnetka
North Shore
Predicting Harding Return to Normal Prosperity
Republicans express optimism about Warren G. Harding’s cabinet and a sane business administration. C. E. Pickett notes the need to adjust broad economic conditions before prosperity returns, while discussing English governance and training for public office. Other leaders cite no immediate radical changes, citing complex economic and international factors shaping the new era.
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England
Enginemen Refuse to Testify at Porter Wreck Inquest
Porter Ind March 4 Wil iam Long and George Block engineer and fireman on the Michigan Central train involved in the Porter wreck will not testify at the coroner s inquest opening here today Their attorney R N Smith says they will be held to the grand jury and likely indicted The two railroads New York Central and Michigan Central are blamed for the crash with 37 lives lost The inspector claims signals were obscured by smoke and the slower Michigan Central approach on a curve and a freights side track impact Witness Charles Whitehead telegraph operator at Porter tower testified first
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George Block
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Black
Indiana
Charles Whitehead
Porter Tower
20 Killed in Bolivian Faction Clash in La Paz
Dispatches report 20 people killed in street fighting between liberal and republican factions in La Paz Bolivia. Business activity was suspended as violence erupted in the capital.
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United Prose
New York
la Paz
Bolivia
Tofay
North English Man Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
George Humphrey, about 55, of North English Iowa, was found dead in his barn at 6 this morning with a revolver nearby and a bullet wound in his head. Suicide pronounced as the cause of death.
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George Humphrey
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Harding Policies Epitomized Here
United Press field report from Washington outlines the Harding administration goals. Policy aims include no entangling alliances, no foreign obligations, creation of a world court, mediation machinery, and approximate disarmament. Emphasis also on administration efficiency, tax relief, trade, and industrial peace.
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Washington
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Association of Nations
National Call for Conference of Packing House Men
Chicago March 4 a national call was issued for a conference of the 200000 packing house employees to resist wage cuts and a 10 hour day Dentons Lane of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters said Omaha conference planned for March 14 would take action to protect workers as packers withdrew from the wartime arbitration agreement
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Chicago
Omaha
Dennis Lane
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen's Union
Courier Delivery Deadline and Call-In Policy
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30 o'clock. If you fail to receive the paper by that time due to carrier delay or other cause, please phone 23320 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
German Delegates Work on Problems of War Debt
London March 4 United Press reports German reparations delegates spent a long night session drafting new counter proposals due Monday noon. Optimism ran high despite Lloyd George’s fierce speech branding Germany guilty for the war and atrocities. Delegates expect lighter penalties than those warned and view the entente as inviting further talks.
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United Press
London
Maroh
Altho
Lloyd George
Family Narrow Escape From Farm House Blaze
Davenport Iowa March 4 A farm home half a mile west of Wheatland near here burned at 2 am. Rierdinand R. Riedesel and his family narrowly escaped death as the aged mother was carried from a second story window and two persons leaped from the second floor to safety. The house was destroyed and the blaze started in the summer kitchen. An investigation is underway.
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League of Nations Council Adjourns in Paris to Reassemble May 15
The League of Nations Council, meeting in Paris for two weeks, adjourned today and will reconvene on May 15 at the Geneva headquarters. The pause shifts focus back to ongoing international diplomacy and collective security efforts.
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Highway weather report from March 4 1921 summary
Weather Bureau report lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waverly and others. Unpaved roads generally fair to good and motoring conditions fair with unsettled weather forecast tonight and Saturday.
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Justice Mercy Humility Harding Creed At Simple Inauguration
President Harding pledges justice mercy and humility in a simple inauguration address. He advocates no entangling alliances, supports international cooperation and a world court, and calls for universal service funded by government without war profits, while stressing noninvolvement in old world affairs.
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Naymound Clapper
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Washington, D. C
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