Two Americans Killed in Mexico and Sailors Sentenced
The State Department received word that two American oilmen F. J. Roney and Earl Bowles were murdered by Mexicans in the Tampico district. Washington urged Mexico to prosecute the killers and bring them to justice. Separately, Harry V. Leonard and Harry C. Martin of the Pocomico crew were sentenced to two months in Mazatlan for a street fight, with release expected January 12.
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Washington
State Department
F. J. Roney
Earl Bowles
Tampico
Mexico
Mexico City
Mazatlan
Harry V. Leonard
Harry C. Martin
95 Percent Of Strikes In Building Trades Due To Controversies
Franklin T. Miller, president of F. W. Dodge, reports 95 percent of building trades strikes arise from disputes among workers over who should do the work. He cites a Chicago hotel delay over curtain doors as an example of worker quarrels. He suggests a proposed federal Board of Jurisdictional Award to resolve such issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin T. Miller
F. W. Dodge Company
Division of Public Works and Construction
United States Department of Labor
Miller
Chicago
Senate panel to probe navy medal awards
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee ordered a five member sub committee to investigate awards of war medals to naval officers. It will examine criticisms of Secretary Daniels from Admiral Sims and other high officers. The vote was 10 to 1 with Senator Walsh dissenting. Chairman Page said the panel would be named within a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Daniels
Sims
Senate
Walsh
Montana
King
Utah
Massachusetts
Admiral Sims
Page
Naval Fairs Committee
House Comitee
Death of Mrs. H. J. Lucas at 68 in Dalton Wil
Mr and Mrs B C Lucas returned from Gary Indiana after the death of Mrs H J Lucas December 15 at the home of her son Leroy Lucas in Dalton Wil She was 68 and survived by her husband and four sons E C Lucas of Abbeville P A Lucas of South Carolina Leroy P Lucas Funeral rites in Gary Indiana involved four lodges She was well remembered in Abbeville where she wintered with her son last year and friends mourn her passing.
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B.C. Lucas
Gary
Ind
Licay
H. J. Lucas
Leroy Lucas
Dalton Wil
Leroy P. Luccas
Indiana
Abbeville
Man Loses Leg in Seaboard Freight Accident
Kyle McAdams a brakeman on the Seaboard railroad lost his right leg between ankle and knee after slipping while getting onto a freight cab near Middleton. His left big toe was severed and he was taken to Seaboard Hospital in Athens for care.
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F. Kyle McAdams
Seaboard
Middleton
Seaboard Hospital
Athens
Mr. Stevenson
J. M. Morgan
Kyle McAdams
Seaboard Road
Atlanta
Elberon
J. B. .Johnson
Abbeville
D. C
Elberton
Two Kaisers of Abbeville Face Cold Patch
Col Parker Cobb and Cal Navy dubbed the two Kaisers of Abbeville as freezing weather bursts water pipes. They insist the moment calls for two hours work and ten hours pay for repairs.
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Col. Parker Cobb
Cal. Navy
Abbeville
Wilson's message to Democrats nearing completion
President Wilson regains stamina and works on a long message for the 800 Jackson day liners. With Cary T. Grayson approval, Tuomulty counsel, the White House expects the decision on a third term and guidance for campaign conduct. Diplomats' posts include ambassadors to Italy and ministers to China Denmark Greece Switzerland Finland and Spain.
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Washington
Wilson
Cary 'T. Grayson
White House
White
State Department
Italy
China
Denmark
Greece
Switzerland
Finland
Sian
Washington split in opinion on big round-up of Reds
In Washington the round-up of hundreds of radicals by the justice department divides opinion. Supporters cite law and order and political strategy, while opponents warn of overreach harming labor groups and aiding incumbents seeking power. The piece notes implications for Palmer and Democratic hopes.
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Washington
REDS
Department of Justice
A. Mitchell Palmer
Department
Jan
Congress
Libor Department
Fair Price Clothes Push Spark Chicago Dept Store Deals
Investigation by the Illinois Fair Price Committee reveals leading Chicago downtown department stores push cheap clothing to boost sales. Stores admit wholesale purchases meet or beat the fixed fair price with major stock in subway sections, drawing complaints from merchants who say the list is unfair.
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Cheaxo
Ilinois Fair Price Committee
Chicago
D. BP. Kelly
Republican Dinner Sets 1920 Platform With Hard Line
Chicago Jan 6 national GOP leaders spoke at a banquet on the eve of Theodore Roosevelt's death anniversary. Will Hays Leonard Wood and Frank Lowden urged suppressing Reds and unrest, placing labor under American leadership, and maintaining law and order while urging public involvement in government.
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Chicago
Republican National Organization
National Committee
Will H. Hays
Frank O. Lowden
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Hays
Industrial Workers of the World
Wood
Reds
America
Lowden
Hunt for Reds in All Sections Still Goes On
Federal agents intensify nationwide manhunt for radicals aiming to overthrow the government. Border areas with Mexico and Canada seen as escape routes. deportation proceedings potentially costing 105 million dollars. War Department to aid with detention camps to reduce Ellis Island congestion.
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Washington
By & Clon
Candia
Effin
Department of Jue
Congress
War Department
Mpton
Ellis Island
Census forecast and local staffing changes noted in Washington
With the census in full swing, officials expect the United States population near 108 million. In Washington, some clerks like Miss Mary Sharp will remain, while job changes and store updates affect Abbeville and Able Ville as the season shifts toward spring.
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Washington
United States
Menutha
Watshineton
Cwlorgle
Ted
San Pranegen
Cineigner
Washington, T. C
Petun Washineton
WoCunt
Stafistiann
Mary Sharp
Haildon-Wilson Company Group
Abbeville
Lensber
Miss Sharp
Salesman receives $100 Christmas bonus from firm
Elroy-Sloan Co. of St. Louis awarded Me¢ January 7 a December bonus of $100 in gold to salesman M. T. Coleman for exceeding a 1919 sales target. Philip Rosenberg’s illness delayed the gift but friends hope for his return after holidays.
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HSN Asa
M. T. Coleman
T Elroy-Sloan Co
St. Louis
Philip Rosenberg
Weather, schooling, and military notes amid icy sidewalks
The report describes icy sidewalks and risk to schoolchildren during a cold spell with rain and a thin ice sheet. It notes promotions in Clem son Adel corps and recent commissions for A. B. Leslie C. C. Graves and others. Congress debated a 1 million dollar fund to enforce anti radical laws and deportation spending.
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Auberdleloys
Adel Corps
Clemson
Military
A. B. Leslie
C. C. Graves
George
Ann
J. R. Swetenburg
Reds Fight for Right 10 Stay Reds Fight for Right 10 Stay women
Fourteen men and women at a Communist Labor party meeting were arrested in a DOJ raid on the Navy Mir office, with 1000 names found on cards of communists nationwide. More alien plotters arrived at Ellis Island as outbreaks hit the island, with Emma Goldman and others tied to the era’s revolts. A tumult at a film venue left one man badly scratched and a woman with a left swing injury, amid the same crackdown.
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New York
Communist Labor Party
Department of Justice
Navy
Mir
United States
Ellis Island
Alexandria Nevechsid
New Jersey
Castert
Pennsylvania
Bille Island
Emma Goldman
Berkman
Rusia
K' Buford
Jamie
Gregory Weinstein
Trotzky
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Soviet Russia
Rush Movie Men
Women’s Department
Rey Binky Inspectom
Fei 9
Russia Women's Battalion
Gus Hill Minstrels Delivers Long Evening in Abbeville
Gus Hill's Minstrels performed in Abbeville Tuesday before a large crowd. The show started late as 10 o'clock neared, with a McCormick party arriving to catch the final act. The article notes Tremptness is not stressed in Abbeville.
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Hill
Abvoville
McCormick
Abbeville
Two Americans Killed by Bandits in Mexico Farm Plan
Col Peebles buys land in Houston as two American workers for the Inter national Petroleum Company are killed by bandits near Port Lobos Mexico. Read of the rubber tire method and the fate of other employees. The men from Texas were found Monday according to information received today.
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Col. W. L. Peebles
Houston
Texas
John A. McCord
National Petroleum Company
Port Lobos
Mexico
Informa. Phi
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