Conference Moves Toward Ratifying Peace Treaty
Washington reports a push to ratify the peace treaty with a compromise plan gaining speed. Senate leaders Lodge and Underwood discussed broad grounds for securing enough votes, while Hitchcock coordinates cross‑party sentiment and plans a general conference after holidays. Mild reservation Republicans push for language tweaks, including Article 10 and preamble changes, as talks consider Shantung and related provisions.
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Supreme Court Delays Ruling On Wartime Beer Sale Case
Washington The Supreme Court postponed decisions on cases challenging wartime prohibition on 2.76 beer. No ruling will be issued before January 5 or later. The court also postponed January 6 the RI and New Jersey liquor dealer suits challenging the constitutional prohibition and the Volstead Act. Chief Justice White described the procedure as unusual.
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Atlantic Coast Largest dry Dock Opens in Boston
Boston Commonwealth dry dock, the Atlantic coast’s largest, capable of housing the biggest ships, was commissioned with the battleship Virginia as its first user. The $3,000,000 facility was recently sold with adjoining land to the United States government for $4,100,000. It stretches 1,170 feet long and 114 feet deep, with a low water depth of 35 feet.
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Salvador seeks official Monroe Doctrine statement for peace treaty
The Salvadoran foreign secretary asks the U S State Department in Washington to issue an authentic statement on the Monroe Doctrine as understood in the project at hand. He suggests adding the Doctrine to Article XXI to turn it into a universal right with the full sanction of de Vallons.
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World News Highlights From 1919 Era Headlines
Reports cover Supreme Court actions on prohibition, wartime measures, and treaty ratification. Harding announces 1920 Republican bid. Edgewood bill extends credits for European exports. Coal famine controls loosened in Chicago. Shipbuilding output projected at 6 million deadweight tons.
Indefinite Delay in UMW Officials Contempt Hearing
Reports state a domestic hearing on contempt charges against United Mine Workers officials, excluding Kansas district president Alexander Howat, was postponed indefinitely in Indianapolis. The item follows other distant news including dog-sled gold shipments from Alaska, church prayers in New York, and a lynching tale in West Virginia.
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Estate of Archibald D Russell Bequeathed to Four Children
Archibald D Russell a New York banker died leaving an estate valued at about 40 million dollars to his four children. Probate admitted in Trenton under his will.
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Emma Gellman
New York
Archibald D. Russell
Trenton
World War I Era Briefs Across Fronts and Capitals
Reports from Brest and Paris describe injuries to American officers after a concert attack, while aviator Sadi Leconte sets a timed test speed near 190 mph. Soviet reports claim Nevo Nike laevic captured on the Trans-Siberian line with over 5,000 prisoners. Rio de Janeiro binds a cable contract to Cuba, and Melbourne reelects William M. Hughes as premier. Dublin suppresses the Freeman's Journal, Ottawa eyes a new premier, and U.S. trade may top 11 billion. Other items note assassination attempts in Egypt and at Moscow, a Prussian minister ordered to retire, Compiègne castle damage, Persian casualties among British troops, and clashes at Fiume with D Annunzio volunteers.
Iowa farmers test soils and boost tractors in county report
County agent notes Webster county farmers increasingly test soils and replace horses with tractors. Iowa schools consider milk meals for malnourished pupils, while Cedar Valley Trap Rock expands lime spreading. Poultry shipping advances and a top acre corn contest winner is named.
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American soldiers in Armenia Ararat to defend ancient shrine
A long analysis outlines how American mandatories might operate in Armenia or the Republic of Ararat. It describes terrain, climate, and historical associations with Noah and Ararat. The piece notes potential Kurdish conflict, expected American intervention, and cultural customs for American troops including marriage rites and etiquette.
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Road Building Orders All Materials Early Urged
United States Department of Agriculture urges early action to overcome material shortages delaying open-top road cars. 1920 highway funding could reach 032,000,000 with 188,000,000 in 1916 a stepping stone. Emphasizes early contracts, storage costs, and expanded labor to meet anticipated surge in road construction.
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Thomas H. MacDonald
ordera
Cement Rail for Highways Invention by J P Hourke
The Selentide American describes a cement rail system for roads by J P Hourke of El Paso Texas. It details spaced parallel rails for vehicular safety, a central track with a flat surface, and center and side rails forming wheel receiving depressions.
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Q'Hourke
El Pano
Texmaya
Promote Good Earth Roads With Simple Road Tools
A rural advice note urges using a light grader once or twice yearly and a light one horse drag to smooth and compact the ford after rain. The aim is to promote durable earth roads with practical, inexpensive methods.
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