Debating the League of Nations at AAAS meeting
Professor William S. Hobbs cites Wilson and Roosevelt while urging caution on the league of nations. Yale’s Dr. Charles M. Bakewell argues for strong reservations to the covenant and warns against relying on political prophets in shaping postwar peace.
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ST. Louis
Wilson
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
William S. Hobbs
University of Michigan
American Association For the Advance of Science
League of Nations
Hobbs
Charles M. Bakewell
Yale
America
Professor Bakewell
Europe
Bakewell
Napoleon
Alexander I
Russia
Belgium
Lusitania
League
Gray Brotherhood aims to humanize prisons and curb Bolshevism
An AP report details the Gray Brother hood of reform ex-convicts led by an influential unnamed figure in Washington. The former Sing Sing inmate cites radical literature in prisons and urges humane treatment to prevent crime and Bolshevik influence, crediting Thomas Mott Osborne’s reform efforts and naval connections.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Gray Brotherhood
Sing Sing
New
Gray Brother
Washington
Joliet
Illinois
Welfare League
New York City
Thomas Mott Osborne
Naval Prison
Portsmouth
N. H
United States Navy
Chicago
Osborne
Oklahoma Republican party sets Feb conventions and state plan
Oklahoma City report details precinct meetings on February 2, county conventions February 5, and a state convention February 11 to select delegates to Chicago. McGraw faction wins key vote 41 to 22 over Hamon, sec retary Bearly confirmed, Appleby to resign to join Hamon campaign efforts, and a proposed woman member rule gains support.
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Oklahoma City
Republican Party
Oklahoma
Republican State Central Committee
M. Johnson
Hamon
McGraw
John Appleby
Hobart
F. D. Bearly
Appleby
Hannon
Bearly
Lowden
Wood
Horace McKeever
Harris
Powder Mill Explosion Kills Five at Du Pont Plant
A grinding mill at the Hargley plant of the Du Pont Powder Company exploded this morning near Wilmington Delaware on Brandywine creek. Five workmen were killed and one injured in the blast.
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Wilmington
Del
du Pont Powder Company
Brandywine Creek
Wood Alcohol Fatalities Rise After New Year Celebrations
Three people died and several were hospitalized in Chicago from drinking wood alcohol during New Year celebrations. Authorities credit restrained distribution of poisoned liquor for preventing additional deaths after Christmas.
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Chicago
Taft recalls maiden speech amid heckler’s taunts
A reminiscence of taft recalling a maiden speech where a heckler twice shouted you’re wrong sir as Taft pressed on. The exchange includes taft threatening to reveal government truths and the critic’s repeated interruptions during a simple attack on the government.
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Taft
Mr. Taft
Sistent
Oklahoma State Revenues From Oil Tax Reach 1919 Total
Advance figures from Bruce Ott show Oklahoma collected 4,126,440.80 in oil gas and mineral gross production tax and penalties for 1919. The sum tops 1918 by 100000 to 126000 despite an estimated 5 000 barrel drop in production.
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Oklahoma City
Bruce Ott
Record Year for Pontotoc Marriages and Divorces in 1919
The Pontotoc County Court Clerk reports 1919 set records with 454 marriage licenses issued, the highest annual total in the county. Seventy-one licenses were issued in December. A total of 175 divorce cases were filed, a record high matching the notable counts of Reno and the District of Columbia.
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A. R. Sugg
Pontotoc County
Roff and Allen
Reno
Nev
District of Columbia
Doctor 10 Testify An Is Own Defense Inquest
Louisville January 2. Dr Schoot charged with murder and Loraine Gardner 13, his chief witness, expected to testify at the coroner's inquest into Elizabeth Ford Griffiths death on Xmas Eve. Two letters by Griffiths may illuminate whether the death was suicide or murder. The physician is free on $8000 bond pending a January 9 grand jury investigation.
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Louisville
Schoot
Loraine Gardner
Elizabeth Ford Griffith
Mise Griffith
Martins tied to Soviet propaganda distribution in U S
Department of Justice agents said they were examining literature seized in raids to determine if Ludwig C A Martins, self styled ambassador to the United States of the Russian Soviet republic, aided the distribution of communist propaganda. If connected, deportation warranted. The senatorial investigating Soviet committee will be notified of results.
NR Tablets Promote Digestion and Vitality
Digestive support tablets claim to aid digestion and assimilation, improve blood quality, and strengthen the whole system. The ad pitches occasional use for indigestion biliousness and constipation, promising you can avoid daily medicines when in good condition.
Motor traffic ban grips Dublin and Irish towns
Dublin and many Irish cities face car scarcity as government requires permits for all drivers. Owners secure permits easily but drivers refuse, prompting a near wholesale strike by motor drivers and disrupted trade as deliveries halt and papers arrive late. A London deputation failed to sway policy aimed at hindering criminals escaping in fast cars.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Sinn Fein
London
Supreme court to rule on auto license tax referendum case
News special service reports that owners will not pay 1920 auto license tax until the Supreme Court decides the HB 509 referendum challenge. Henry Wood notes a decision expected next week with court conferences likely Friday and opinion day Tuesday.
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News’ Special Service
Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Henry Wood
Wood
Woods
Governor Robertson Keeps Office Open on New Year
Oklahoma City January 2 The governor worked through a holiday day at the state Capitol from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. He met with highway officials and U S district attorney John A Fain about appointing a state fair price commissioner but no agreement was reached. He handled routine duties and opened New Year greetings from governors and citizens.
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Oklahoma City
Robertson
John A. Fain
United States
Red Leader Parry Loeb Arrested in Milwaukee
Parry Loeb age 33 described as leader of the communist party was arrested at his Milwaukee home this morning while attempting to destroy red literature. The Russian-born man reportedly participated in Russia's 1915 Red Revolution, escaped Siberia for Japan, and later entered the United States via Seattle.
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RED
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Parry Loeb
Communist’s Party
Loeb
Russia
Siberia
Japan
United States
Seattle
Washington
Two Arrests in Kansas Under Federal Drive
Pittsburg Kansas January 3 six men were jailed in Crawford County as part of a nationwide raid against radiological facilities. One man was arrested last night in northern Wiedenberry and another near Franklin this morning. Federal agents carried out the operation with several sites involved.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Kans
Crawford County
Wiedenbery
Franklin
Berger Calls Legion a Tool of Trusts in Detroit Speech
Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee attacked the American Legion as the cats paw of capital in Detroit. He claimed business stole half the war spending and defended his antiwar stance, saying Russia’s path is not Britain or America's business. He alleged the Legion seeks Bolshevik aims and noted $250000 awaiting its New York harbor launch.
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Detroit
Mich
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
American Legion
United States
Russia
Berger
England
America
New York Harbor
Executed Prisoner Described as Public Hanging in Chicago
In Cook County Jail on January 2, Ruffa lo Durrage was executed by hanging after Gov. Lowden asked for privacy. About 200 inmates witnessed the event, shouting for breakfast as the noose was set. Sheriff Peters defended the public nature, claiming a moral effect, and proceeded about ninety minutes earlier than usual. Governing board announcements followed in Oklahoma City naming election board appointments, including Norman registrar Ross Lindsay and Guymon secretary Jack Curtis.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cook County
Ruffalo Durrage
Lowden
Peters
Ourrage
Oklahoma City
State Election Board
Ross* Lindsay
Norman
Cleveland County
Jack Curtis
Guymon
Texas County Election Board
W. T. Ee Guymon
A. C. Ashdilt
Wih
Ww. F
Sequoyah
Test of 50 Years as One of Greatest Blood Cleansers
A fragmentary note references a long career perceived as a key blood cleansing effort spanning fifty years. It mentions high durability and guarantees, but the text is garbled and lacks clear individuals, events, or organizations to anchor a full summary.
Hiram Johnson Eyes Presidential Bid by Direct Vote
U S Senator Hiram Johnson returns to California to campaign for a presidential nomination via a nationwide direct vote. He champions a presidential preference primary in 22 states and argues the public ballot will rally voters against Republican factionalism and railroad influence.
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San Francisco
U. 8S
Hiram Johnson
California
Johnson
Myers Charged With Burning Womans House
Jim Myers was arrested on arson in the second degree for burning an uninhabited dwelling owned by Eliza Wheeler eight miles west of Allen. Roy Howard filed the complaint. Preliminary examination date not set. Myers also sues Sam Howard for 10125 dollars for alienating his wife.
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Jim Myers
Eliza Wheeler
Allen
Roy Howard
Myers
Sam Howard
Abraham Ruef to Leave Pen January 7 1920
San Francisco to release Abraham Ruef from prison on January 7 1920 after good behavior credits. Ruef, a political boss in the Municipal graft cases, was sentenced in 1911 to fourteen years, paroled in 1915, and has since run a real estate business. During his trial prosecutor Francis J. Henery was wounded by juror Morris Haas, who later killed himself.
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Johnson
San Francisco
Ruef-Schmitz
Francis J. Heney
Abe Ruef
Associated Press
Abraham Ruef
Sacramento
Abe”Ruef
Ruef
Francis J. Henery
Morris Haas
Cenice
Haas
Seeks Divorce From Husband Charged With Killing
Mrs. Sallie Rose sues for divorce from Arnie Rose alleging cruelty since their 1919 marriage. She left him in November 1919 after continued abuse and asks for costs and restoration of her maiden name Sallie Carney. She was at the Blue Mound Christmas Eve shooting scene when buckshot perforated her clothing. Arnie Rose is now arraigned on murder charges in the Norden McLish case.
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Sallie Rose
Arnie Rose
Wimbish &Duncan
Sallie Carney
Blue Mound
Norden McLish
McL
John Rose Freed on Bond in McLish Killing Case
John Rose was admitted to bail and released after posting $10,000 bond in the McLish killing case. Attorneys sought a writ of habeas corpus, but the state’s counsel argued there was sufficient evidence to hold Rose without bail. Rose had previously posted $1,000 bail in an assault with intent to kill charge involving William Isaacs.
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John Rose
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