Railway Brotherhoods Oppose Anti-Strike Clause in Congress
Washington December conference of four railway brotherhoods and AFL leaders ended with a pledge to retain government control of railroads for two years while opposing any law that bans rail strikes. They urged elimination of penalty clauses against workers who strike and supported selective protections for all railway employees, including Pullman staff.
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Wilson
Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Goompers
United States
Pullman
Geovernment
Cachey
White
L. E. Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
Big Four Brotherhood
Chiuse
Cummins
Anl
Gaompers
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Obi Railroad
Houilroad
Kalipers
Willard
Senate
Win Railroad
Hines
Athenon
Natone
Local Weather Summary for Denver Region
Weather observations cover Denver and surrounding areas with temperatures reaching a high around 62 degrees, humidity near 7 percent, and no precipitation in the past 24 hours. Winds from the north and dry air characterized the day with no notable weather events reported.
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Reaone
Yertenlay
Murder Trial Tie to Mental Incompetence Claims in New Case
At Los Angeles trial for the murder of Freda Lesser by fiancé Harry New, the defense presented seven witnesses detailing alleged peculiar acts to argue mental incompetence. Witness Gustave Leonhardt testified on crabbing, shell trading, and New’s odd behavior including dry baths and roaming with children. Prosecution and defense clashed repeatedly as the day ended with plans for continued testimony.
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SY Morning Journal
Spectal League
Los Angeles
Calif
Harry New
New
Freda Lesser
Sherp
Thomas Lee Woolwine
le Comte Davis
Davis
Gustave Leonhardt
Beseh
Venice
Leonhardt
Eonhardt
Five Survivors Of Belgian Steamer Anton Van Driel
Five crew members cling to the bridge of the Belgian steamer Anton Van Driel as it wrecks on Newfoundland rocks near St Marys Bay. A rescue from St Johns could not reach the scene until tomorrow morning, with hope fading as breakers pound the vessel.
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Halifax
Anton van Driel
St Marysx Bay
New Foundland
Jey Combers
Bt Johns
Wafery
Shotts
Rodney
Tornwel
Bt Bhotte Ledger
Botts
St. Johns
Bhertts
Riots in Havana Wound Twenty Five in Funeral Route Clash
Twenty five persons were wounded in sectarian clashes during a funeral procession in Havana. Ten are gravely injured as rioters and workers clashed near the route of the funeral for a laborer killed in a demonstration.
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Cuba
Noted physician Sir William Osler dies at seventy
Oxford, Dec 29 Sir William Osler aged 70 renowned Canadian trained physician with McGill degree and Johns Hopkins ties dies after illness. He advised hard work for youth and influenced medical education. his life spanned teaching, practice, and service in war effort and empire interests.
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IBY Morning Journal
Oxford
England
William Osler
William Oster
Ontario
Celevar
Toronto
Holt
George Murray
Qosler
Venus
Dr. Osler
Seeder
Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
Oster
Osler
Anthony Trollope
Ss? Lir
Geler
Onley Himsel
Havin
John Hopking
Oxford University
Regis
Lournmit
King George
Edward Osler
L. Oster
Kent
Catwida
Torontory
Hon i S Peatherstone Oster
Toronto General Trust Corporation
Higsh Court
Radmund Oster
Oster & Hammond
Britton B. Oster K
Au Jeader
Bar
Princess Louise Amasses Fortune Amid War Exchange
Princess Louise, former wife of Prince Philippe, heiress of Belgian royal lines, reportedly multiplies wealth via wartime currency shifts. Her father’s estate, once valued, yields millions after Austrian exchange rates surge, as she and fellow royals reside in Vienna amid upheaval. A separate note mentions Japan’s aerial race entries and a prize pool presented to the America Air Club for a world tour.
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Tewlin
Dee
Princess Laine
Prince
Conolt
Vienna
Joes Pater
Derry
New York
Aete Club of America
Mayor of Detroit Gifts Million-Dollar Christmas Spread
Detroit mayor James Cousens distributed two million dollars from his auto fortune as holiday gifts. Funds supported Michigan Hospitals Annex, School for Crippled Children endowment, Harper Hospital Nurses' Home, Children's Free Hospital, and St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum with amounts ranging from seventy-five thousand to six hundred fifty thousand dollars.
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James Cousens
Detroit
Michigan Hospitals
Harper Hospital
Children’s Free Hospital
St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum
Douglas Aerial Plant Damaged by Fire
A fire at Douglas Arizona on December 29 destroyed the machine shop truck and equipment worth about 100000 dollars. Explosion of 250 aerial bombs and gasoline tanks hampered efforts. two guards seriously burned. Living quarters were destroyed. no other aircraft were burned. Firefighters faced intense heat and smoke as bombs and fuel exploded.
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P Wine
Douglas
Ariz
Flight A
Anthony Jaroski
Mil Martin
Jacoski
Martin
Camp
Harry J. Jones
Eaid
Eity
Edward Lewis
W. J. Nemeck
Lord Ninaines Describes Middle Class Erosion in Britain
In the House of Lords, Lord Ninaines warned that Britain's middle class, comprising civil servants, doctors, lawyers, writers, and teachers with incomes from £700 to £1,060, is being ground down by inflation and state levies. He argued this shrinking, self sacrificing group funds the nation’s best and fears recovery may be impossible if destroyed.
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London
Der
fLord Ayenanester
House of Lords
Great Britain
Mas Victory Postage Stamps Celebrate 1920 Peace
A fragment describes the 1920 use of Victory postage stamps issued to celebrate peace. The text mentions Tandon and a post office event, noting the celebratory stamps circulated in Ba.
Labor Conference Debates Trade Union Recognition
Washington reports on the industrial conference where Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison urge definite recognition of trade unions as the basis for representation. They oppose compulsory labor and call for voluntary, organized worker participation in resolving disputes with employers. The leaders fault the commission for omitting union recognition and urge government advisory support without coercion.
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Y Morning Journal
Washington
Presidency Industrial Conference
Arew
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morveison
Gompers
Morrison
A. F. of L
America
Dr Schott Bail Refused in Laureville Murder Case
Louisville docket reports Dr. Schott refused bail in the Laurene Griffith murder case. He stays in jail as prosecutors plan an exam week trial. Witness Miss Celene, once engaged to Schott, was linked to a proposed marriage to a soldier per police notes. Miss Gardner asserts Christmas at Schott’s side.
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Louisville
Nristepher G. Bebbett
Eligabeth Ford Griffith
Laureville
Touoy
Pelief Court
Neadine
Schott
Laurene Gardner
Mise Griffith
Mise Gardner
Dr Rehott
Celene
Dr. Mehott
Cuba Sugar Prices May Rise to Twenty Cents a Pound
New York dispatch reports Cuba will ship a nine million pound crop at about 20 cents per pound as producers face higher costs for early delivery. Public price shifts reflect producer costs, with hope that subsequent shipments will bring sugar to 14 cents a pound once the regular 1919 crop arrives and officials act to curb prices.
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New York
Vero Fao
Willams
Williams
United States
Wil‘inway Wall
New Year's Rose Bowl Tilt Delayed to 2:40 PM
Pasadena reports unusually hot weather prompts the annual New Year’s Day football game between Harvard and Oregon to start at 2:40 PM instead of 2 PM. Coaches Huntington of Oregon and Fisher of Harvard urged the later hour. Harvard practiced secret formations this afternoon while Oregon held a single session. Players will wear numbers to follow Western football custom.
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OY Morning Journal
Pasadena
Calif
Harvard
Oregon
Shy" Hluntington
Rob Fisher
Fisher
Crimson
Houer
Prohibition Inspector Hall Goes on Trial for Murder
Manassas Virginia December 29 opening of second trial of W C Hall state prohibition inspector charged with killing Lawrence D Hudson and Raymond Shackleford near Winchester. Prosecution shows Hall and three other agents fired first shots in pistol battle. Auto curtains revealed bullets from outside. Defense says Hall acted in self defense after being attacked with a whiskey bottle. Jury of twelve farmers and rural merchants selected from thirty six men.
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OY Morning Journal
Manassas
W. C. Hall
Lawrence D. Hudson
Winchester
Hall
Prohibition
Hudson
Raymond Shackleford
Shackleford
H. T. Garber
Edward Deasley
Warage
Hindaon
Madson
Frank M Wheeler AP correspondent dies at Newport R I
Frank M Wheeler longtime Associated Press correspondent for Newport and New England sources died after months of illness. He broke early news of the German submarine U-boat presence in American waters in 1916 and later joined the Newport Herald staff before becoming AP correspondent. He was an expert on navy personnel and ships with a career spanning 27 years at the Herald and AP.
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Porming Journal Gpec AL
Newport
KL. Dee
Frank M. Wheeler
Associated Dress
New Eengland
Wheeler
UGS
Ginases
USS
Nantucket Shoals
Navy
Ite
Welling Dave
Ele
Naval Training
Newport Herald
Associated Press
Catholic Church Reorganized Across Mexico in Dec
Mexico City December 24 reports indicate a full reconstruction of the Catholic Church in Mexico. El Democrata says many bishops will be consecrated and parishes restructured. Archbishop Jose Maria Mora will supervise the reforms nationwide and clerical efforts will be rejuvenated.
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Mexico City
Mexico
el Democrata
Jose Maria Mora
Greeks Demand Turkish Exit From Constantinople for Peace
The Greeks insist that peace with Turkey requires driving Turks from Constantinople. Nico Calicas, leader of the Thrace mission, says 200,400 Greek Thracians seek annexation to Greece and will present a petition to President Wilson. Also notes Senator Penrose’s improving health and upcoming Florida trip.
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New York
Constantinople
Nico Calicas
United States
Thrace
Commissioners Settle Coal Problem After Long Standoff
The three member commission appointed by President Wilson held initial talks in Washington to plan investigations into Wages and prices in the bituminous coal industry. Director General Hines announced limited relaxation of export restrictions, permitting overseas coal movement up to about 60 percent of October levels through Hampton Roads and Baltimore.
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Washington, Dee
Wilson
Henry M. Robinson
Pasadena
Calif
Rembrant Peale
John P. White
Department of Labor
Hines
Baltimore
Newport News
Udewater
Joseph B. Tumulty
Hinea
Porte
Hampton Roads
Halftimore
Railr Eambargoe Seomnet
Railronnder
Cuba
Additon
United States
Coal Operators vow 14 percent cap in wage talks
Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania coal operators meeting under Thomas T. Brewster refuse any wage rise above 14 percent from the Wilson commission probe. They state that if the panel recommends more, the burden of higher prices falls on the commission.
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Chicate
Becaa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Thomas T. Brewster
St. Louis
Puncral Services for Brigadier General Youne Held Next Week
Funeral arrangements announced in Lake City Utah for Brigadier General Richard W Youne U S A who died Saturday after an operation. The service date was moved to avoid New Year’s Day. He will be buried with full military honors from the Norman Tebers uncle.
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Mormon Temple
Lake City
Utah
Richard W. Youne
Ceneral Youne
Norman Tebers
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