Critics Question League of Nations as War Preventive
Professor Hobbs quotes Wilson Wood and Roosevelt at AAAS arguing the league may be unwise to adopt and urging careful judgment of future storms. The debate covers pacifist errors, prewar policy, and Roosevelt’s call for practical horse sense in nationalism and war ethics.
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Morning Journal
St. Louis
Mc. Dee
Wilson
Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
William Wf. Hobbs
University of Michigan
American Association For the Advancement of Science
League of Nations
Hickls
Quovne
Hobbs
Woodrow Wilson
Leonard Woodhaus
Mach
Europe
Leonard Wood
Weather Outlook and Conditions Across Regions
A scrambled weather forecast shows New Mexico on Wednesday turning fair with a cold spell. Arizona is expected to stay fair with improving temperatures. Data records indicate yesterday’s max around 74 and low near 52 with humidity at 6 PM and no precipitation. winds from the south at moderate speeds.
Coal Committee Sets Hearings On Wages Prices
Washington December 20 The coal wage and price hearings by a three member commission begin January 12 in Washington The panel will hear miners and operators from the central competitive field and will gather data from government departments before visiting coal fields if planned The panel aims to publish its staff details soon and outline its program after its first session.
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Ey Forming Journal
Special Stages
Washington
Commission of Three
Wilson
Thomas T. Frewster
St. Louis
Jon N. Lewis
Oet
United Mine Workers America
Columbus
Ohio
Educator Donald Hammond jailed for forged checks and thefts
Donald Hammond, 24, son of Cornell University dean Willan Hammond, was sentenced to three and a half to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty to forging a $50,000 check in Norman Pfrad Jr.’s name. His prior probation ended in August after similar offenses, with a spree that carried him from Atlantic City to Boston and beyond. His history includes travel through Canada and participation in military service with injuries and later royal forces.
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ORANG
Lenawee Winey
New York
Donald Trammond
Willan Trammond
Cornel University
Prion
Hammond
Norman Pfradfora, Jr
Newport
Atlantic City
Maine
New Whitoshire
Canada
Sife
Manitoba
Boston
Toni
Hlummond Bax & Lone
Ypres
Faxland
Ratifications Exchanged On Versailles Treaty
An official statement from the Morning Journal reports that ratifications of the treaty of Versailles will be exchanged on January 6 at the Qual Orsay. Baron von Lerner leads the German delegation with Paul Dutasta, secretary of the peace conference, and discussions will cover most points except naval material which is expected to be addressed soon.
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Associated Ress
Swedish port customs denial blocks imnmorts central plan
Fragmentary report states Sweden’s government proposed a central port for imports named by officials but was denied today by Minister Ekensren. The text mentions Sweden, Phomios Bonar Wachington Pier and references to licensed regulations and pine trade in Aegariean areas.
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Sweden
Wachington
Pier
Bredich
Ekensren
Government hunts down makers of booze in New York
Federal agents swept Greater New York and surrounding districts hunting poison liquor amid a crackdown on non beverage alcohol including perfumes and tonics. Five men died from wood alcohol poisoning as officials plan a wider probe into illicit alcohol traffic and enforcement efforts intensify ahead of New Year celebrations.
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Morning Journal
New York
Internal Revenue District
Tonight
John Barlevcorn
Louis DN Vito
Joseph Ciluscomo
Vitele Collo
Fourteen Die In Chicago From Wood Alcohol Poisoning
Chicago reports the fourteenth death since Christmas linked to wood alcohol poisoning from Christmas Eve drinking. City officials opened an inquiry into a wave of blind deaths and said federal action may be needed to eradicate the problem.
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Chicago
Legislation to Guard Wood Alcohol Likely
Washington December 20. Legislation to subject wood alcohol to the same restrictions as brain alcohols will be recommended to Congress because of numerous fatalities from its use as a beverage. Commissioner Hoper of the internal revenue bureau announced tonight.
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Washington
Congress
Hoper
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Wood alcohol toll rises in Passaic New Jersey
Passaic New Jersey reports four men dead and one blind from wood alcohol poisoning with four others critically ill. Tailor John Preechneicz told his wife he had two drinks before dying. saloon owner Joseph Budd and his brother were found poisoned and the keeper blind.
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N. J
John Preechneicz
Joseph Budd
St. Mary's Hospital
Hartford truckmen arrested in Chicopee on manslaughter charges
Ram Darling and Max Saunders of Hartford were arrested by Chicopee Marshal Alfred T. Carron on manslaughter charges tied to numerous deaths from wood alcohol tainted whiskey. Held $16,000 bond each, they will be arraigned tomorrow as warrants follow them from Connecticut. They also face Connecticut charges related to the poison liquor cases.
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Chicopee
Mass
Ram Darling
Max Saunders
Hartford
Alfred T. Carron
Connecticut Valley
Marshal Carron
Darling
Saunders
Connecticut
Aberdeen proving grounds bomb kills man and injures two
An aerial bomb exploded at the Aberdeen proving grounds today killing Elbert Fallon and injuring Henry Campbell who suffered ruptured eardrums and partial limb loss. The blast occurred while a crew was handling the ordnance.
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Travre de Grace
Dee
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Elbert Fallon
Henry Campbell
Fallon
Entente Demanded Ex-Crown Prince of Holland
Washington dec 30 through all information not heretofore available it has been learned that after a Holland report of the former German crown prince escaping from his island internment at Weringen the supreme council demanded that former emperor William be turned over to the entente powers. The Dutch government replied the report of the escape was untrue and every precaution was taken to prevent such an occurrence. It is stated there was no attempt by The Hague to answer the demand otherwise.
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League of Nations
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Henry A. Wike Wood
New York
Flo
Napoleon
Cambridge Modern History
Charles M. Blakewell
Yale University
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Arent
Nater
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Russia
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Hie Island
Weringen
Supreme Council
Willhaum
Vue
Hague
Czechoslovak Return Planned As Allies Move Troops
Washington reports that Czechoslovak forces will depart Siberia for home via Vladivostok, likely by American transports. Japanese reinforcements to Siberia are described as replacement units. no new expansion of the Japanese army is agreed. American forces totaling about 6,000 remain to operate the Trans-Siberian railroad under a military board.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Siberia
State Department
Vladivostok
Pacific
United States
Canada
Rep Vine
Fight for Senate Democratic Leader Sparks 192? Caucus
In Washington on December 30 the race for Democratic leader in the Senate pits Hitchcock of Nebraska against Underwood of Alabama. The January 15 caucus hinges on 24 votes, with supporters arguing over leadership style, treaty debates, and party cohesion. The contest promises a high profile, policy driven battle with regional and ideological divides.
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Morning Journal
Washington
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Nebraska
Inderwood
Alabama
Senate
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Underwood
Pitchcock
Senator Dean Files Candidacy for Republican Presidential Nomination
United States Senator Hiram John Dean of California files with the secretary of state a candidacy notice for the republican presidential race. He plans to seek independent endorsement at the South Dakota primary in March.
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Johnson Piles
South Dakota
Pierre
United States
Hiram John Dean
California
Port Arthur Police Chief Shot Dead in Street
Port Arthur chief of police Roy Grimes was shot and killed after leaving the station. Suspect Jack Hide, a former officer, was arrested.
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Port Arthur
Roy Grimes
Cat
Foat
Jack Hide
Hide
Railroads urged back under private ownership for credit recovery
The American Bankers' Association calls for government control of stock and bond issues during transition to private ownership with six months guaranteed income after federal control ends. It also supports conditional consolidation and federal incorporation to rehabilitate railroad credit and safeguard bonds.
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Morning Journal
Chicago
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Board of Congress
Walter H. Head
Omaha
Thomas B. Patten
Max Nahin
Howlin
Treen
Tleoulfred Collins
Cost of living climbs in Lawrence and nation
The national Industrial Conference Board reports a 4 percent rise in living costs in Lawrence over five years, surpassing a 2 percent national increase. The study, tied to textile cities Lawrence and Fall River, notes a $26.65 weekly income to support a family of five at minimum standards.
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Boston
Lawrence
National Industrial Conference Board
Fall Htiver
Fall Hiver
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Escaped convict asks deputy for a ride
Dieck Jester one of three prisoners who escaped from the county jail hailed a passing automobile on a country road near Lyons and asked for a ride. The car stopped and Jester got in. Deputy Sheriff Gordon Hartly grabbed him by the collar and restrained him.
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Avanta
Dieck
Enain von
Gordon Flartly
Jesters
British envoy Viscount Grey departs Washington for New York
Viscount Edward Grey concludes three months as British ambassador to the United States and sails from New York on the Aquitania to Liverpool. He plans to report to London on his work and a successor is expected to be named after his departure. Ronald Lindsey remains in charge of the embassy.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Dee
United States
Viscount Edward Grey
New York
Liverpool
London
Viscount Grey
Lansing
State Department
Wilson
White House
Pendine
Ronald (. Lindsey
Steel demand prompts higher prices but Gary vows moderation
Albert H. Gary of United States Steel Corporation said buyers are paying higher prices for steel, yet the company will adhere to current federal selling prices. He cited moderation to avoid raising living costs while noting demand remains strong and production sits above eighty percent capacity. New directors Richard Lindabury and W J Filbert were appointed to fill vacancies from deaths.
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Wiigse
New York
Albert H. Gary
Untitled States Steel Corporation
Gary
Federal Industrial Board
Steel Corporation
Richard V. Lindabury
New Jersey
W. J. Filbert
Stobert Bacon
Henry Frick
Student Volunteers Meet in Des Moines
Des Moines Des Moines hosts a large student volunteer convention with about 6000 delegates arriving by train from across the United States and Canada. Delegates are registered and assigned quarters for five days of meetings. John T. Matt to preside at tomorrow's 2 PM opening sessions.
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Des Moines
United States
Canada
Des Moines Railroad
North America
Hook Island
Northwestern
Union
John Tt
Matt
Former Judge O Hara Dies in Chicago
Former Judge Tiomes OHara aged 63 died in Chicago. He served the Cleveland administration as the president's personal representative to Central America to ease tensions over the Mosquito coast of Nicaragua. He is survived by a widow and daughter Mrs Ben Yuexer of Glendale Arizona and two sons Maj Barratt OeMara and Frank Hurbert.
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Secial
Ls49eo Wiha
Chicago
Tiomes Ohara
Cleveland
Central America
Great Britain
Mosquito
Nicaragua
Ben Yuexer
Glendale
Ariz
Maj
Barratt OeMara
Tilmote
Frank Hurbert
Hapgood Denies Bolshevik Ties While Opposing Russia Blockade
New York Pecov Norman Hapgood defended his resignation as minister to Denmark denying any friendship with Lenin or Trotzky. He stood by the blockade against Russia, arguing it strengthens Bolshevism and urged restoring trade to counter Bolshevism. Hapgood dismissed charges as falsehoods and described accusations of using the American legation as a Soviet trading post as cheap rhetoric.
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Pecov - Norman Hapgood
Denmark
Rusia
Bolsheviem
Russia
Europe
Husela
Lenine
Trotzky
Grotemiue
Jie
Copenhagen
Inquest Opens in Shooting Death of J Stanley Brown near Mount Clemens
Mrs Ruth Prevost Brown widow of J Stanley Brown refuses to testify at the Mount Clemens inquest into his shooting death on a country road. Lloyd Prevost claims immunity and is excused. Post mortem doctors say the fatal shots came from inside the automobile within six inches of Brown's head. Inquest adjourned until next Friday as authorities seek Cecile Beatrice Vester on a murder warrant.
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Mich
Dee
Ruth Prevost Brown
J. Stanley Brown
Here
Lloyd Prevost
Brown
Cecile Beatrice Vester
Inquest Opens Into Mount Clemens Murder Case
Macomb county authorities convened an inquest into J Stanley Brown death while a murder warrant targets Cecile Beatrice Vester. Vester was en route from Kalamazoo under deputy custody as public scrutiny grows. Telegrams tie Beatrice to Mount Clemens events and cast doubt on others connected to the slain man.
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Morning Journal
Mount Clemens
Mich
Dee
Macomb
J. Stanley Brown
Cecile Beatrice Vester
Kalamazoo
Lyon Johnson
Telegraph Company
Livya Prevost
Beatrice
Stypateht
Miss Gladya Summit
Beatrice Webstereff Lattle Creek
Prevost
D. Hennett
Dolly Bennett
Brown
Miss Vester in Murder Case Reported to Be Moving
Cecil Beatrice Vester, charged in a warrant for the murder of J. Stanley Brown, likely to be turned over to Mount Clemens police. The Chicago Herald and Examiner report she is not in Kalamazoo or Mount Clemens, but with her grandmother near Detroit awaiting state official checks. Her statements and admissions are not fully disclosed, and she denies shooting Brown while asserting she was in Battle Creek from December 15 to last Saturday.
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Chicago
Cecil Beatrice Vester
J. Stanley Brown
Mount Clemens
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Kalamazoo Hattie Creek
Detroit
Herald
Frammner
Brown
Battle Creek
Half Sister Principal Witness in Defense of New
Edna Clancy, half sister, was fined and barred from testifying as the defense’s principal witness in the Harry New murder trial. Jurors heard days of insanity testimony with witnesses detailing New’s alleged peculiar behavior. Tomorrow Clancy will testify as the trial resumes with a session shortened to begin earlier.
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New
Will
OY Morning Journal
Los Angeles
Calif
Edna Clancy
Red
Harry New
Freda Lesser
Bie
Misa Clancy
City Manager Praises City Departments for Past Year
City Manager Art Hlebenastreit sends a circular to Albuquerque department heads praising their year of service. He urges conveying the praise to all subordinates and wishing continued efficiency and loyalty in the new year.
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Art Hlebenastreit
City of
Albuquerque
Ss. Ro
Hebenstreit
Will Study Big Business Here in America
New York reports that several young French officers will study business and efficiency methods in the United States. They were among passengers who arrived today aboard the French line steamship La Bayadere.
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