Labor charges railroads with aim to cut wages soon
New York January 29 direct charges that certain railroads plan wage reductions after private ownership returns were made by Timothy Shea acting president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Enginemen at the National Civic Federation meeting. Samuel Gompers defended unions saying they prevent strikes and protect workers rights amid talks of a national board of adjustment.
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New York
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Loecomeative Sremen
Shea
Samuel Gorp Rs
American Pedration of Labor
Cumming
Cerain Vellroade
Cummins
Coul
Gompers
Republic
Ollerwieg
Board of Adjustment
Industey
Washington
Gompera
Bethlehem Steel Posts Big Drop in 1919 Earnings
Bethlehem Steel reports 1919 net earnings of 37.44 million dollars, down from 57.19 million in 1918. President Grace notes plants operating near full capacity and says industrial relations improved through the employees representation plan across steel and shipyards.
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Eorning
New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Grace
MA Havement
Hungary to Adopt Monarchical Rule Soon
Budapest reports Premier Hussar declares Hungary will become a monarchy after the national assembly convenes. The first task of the assembly on February 14 is to elect a chief of state, following the success of the national Christian party in recent elections.
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Budapest
Hungary
Hussar
Efter
National Christian Party
Weather forecast for New Mexico and Arizona
Denver reports little temperature change from Friday to Saturday with calm conditions and subdued skies across New Mexico and Arizona.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arivona
Weather summary for yesterday in Baythweet area
Conditions for the 24 hours ending 6 p m yesterday show highest temperature near LaWall. Range and mean values recorded with humidity at 6 m and 6 p m. No precipitation. Maximum wind 12 mph from Baythweet direction. sky clear.
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LaWall
Eeenege
Clergymen Raise Wedding Fees in Blackburn Increase
In Blackburn England on January 29 clerics raise marriage charges by 50 to 60 percent to cope with rising living costs. Church of England servants have pressed for higher salaries amid ongoing agitation and even talk of a clergyman union formation.
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OY Mosning Journal
Blackburn
Eng
Church of England
London Clearings in 1919 Huge in Total
Bills and checks paid at the Bankers' Clearing House in 1919 totaled 5,586,708,000 pounds, 650,000,000 more than 1918. PW Matthews of the Clearing House attributed the rise to high raw material costs and increased production prices driving greater banking demand. stock exchange activity also influenced the figures.
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OU Ae
Rk Brecial Li Aewe
London
Bankers’ Clearing House
PW. Matthews
Mearing House
Stock Exchange
Warm Overcoats Urged For Democratic Convention
San Francisco forecast notes cool mornings in late June with possible sea fog at night. District forecaster G H Willson cites forty four day mean temps around 58.4 degrees from 1871 through 1949 and warns only eight times hit 50 degrees in the four days starting June 27. Rain has fallen in this period only five times since 1849.
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Ming Jolanal
San Francisco
Calif
G. H. Willson
Willson
European countries owe 325 million in interest to America
A Treasury table presented to the House Ways and Means Committee shows accrued interest on loans to European countries totaling about 325 million dollars. Great Britain owes 144,440,837. France 94,021,749. Italy 64,246,589. Russia 16,852,662. Belgium 11,465,278. Czecho Slovakia 1,667,083. Serbia 914,299. Romania 609,873. Liberia 548.
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Washington
Jan
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Belgium
Czecho-Slovakia
Serbia
Rumania
Liberia
State Democratic Convention set for March 31 in Joplin
Jefferson City Mo Jan 29 The state democratic convention will be held at Joplin March 31 with the state committee selecting the site and date after adopting resolutions endorsing President Wilson the league of nations Governor Gardner and the state administration.
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Jefferson City
Joplin
State Committee
Wilson
League of Nations
Gardner
Regulations Established For Prescription Of Intoxicants
The Morning Journal reports that the Bureau of Internal Revenue released new rules for medicinal use of intoxicants. A system to track every gallon of distilled liquor nationwide is outlined, with permits required for physicians and pharmacists. The rules specify procurement, emergency provisions, and permits for hospitals, sanatoriums, and first aid stations.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Roper
Federal Prohibition
Haner
Aenea
Bureau
Doctor Hestricher
Hamby electrocuted in Sing Sing after long crime record
Ossining N Y Jan 29 Gordon Fawcett Hamby a convicted murderer bank robber and train bandit whose crimes spanned the nation was executed by electric current at Sing Sing prison He refused chaplains aid and walked to the chair unaided then declared a statement defending his firing squad target Jay T Allen and asserted his name as Jay B Allen during the events leading to his death
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Ossining
N. Y
Gordon Fawcett Hamby
Ecoast
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Hiamby
Tacoma
Wash
Warden Lawes
Jay T. Allen
Yiamby
Jay B. Allen
Farmers National Council official rebuked by senators
Benjamin C. Marsh testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee, representing farmers groups opposing government ship sales, claimed broad farmer support not controlled by Wall Street. He named groups, faced sharp questioning, and asserted the public dislikes railroads and ships due to Congress, warning that Morgan brokers would buy ships for Britain and Wall Street Bolsheviks would take the rest.
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National Grange
McNary
Oregon
Marsh
Nelson
Minnesota
Fernald
Maine
Congress
J. P. Morgan & Company
Great Britain
Wall Street
Red Cross workers release request sent to Soviet authorities
Washington reports the request for the release of four American Red Cross workers captured by Bolsheviks in Bibenia has been forwarded through the Czechs to Soviet authorities. Names listed include Word, Mehill, Lowe, and Charette. Cable from Vladivostok notes optimism about their safety due to Bolshevik liberal treatment of prisoners in newly conquered Siberian areas.
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LOY Morning Journal
Washington
Krequest
Red Cross
Bibenia
Vladivostok
Dr. W. Hl. Word
Kingston
Okla
Deras N. Mehill
Jarose
Colo
Otto W. Lowe
New York
Edward Bb. Charette
Stockton
Calif
Sted Cross
Siberia
Villistas defeated in severe fight in Chihuahua state
The Laredo Texas morning bulletin reports Excelsior of Mexico City saying Villista forces ambushed Carranza troops in Chihuahua. A severe battle left many dead and wounded as General Amaro drove Villistas from the field and reinforcements under General Quiroga cut off their retreat and dispersed them.
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OY Morning Journal Frecial Lessee
Laredo
Tex
Villistas
Mexico City
Excelsior
Villa
Carranza
Chihuahua
Amaro
Quirova
Peace treaty expected between Latvia and Soviet Russia in days
Copenhagen report records agreement signings between Kethonia and Soviet Russia slated for today with dispatches noting hopes for a truce between Latvia and Soviet Russia within a few days as Helsingo r correspondent reports.
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Copenhagen
Jan
Kethonia
Soviet Trussia
Rogal
Politiken
Berlingske Tidunde
Helsingfors
Latvia
Soviet Russia
Hines urges bold plan to curb railroad excess earnings
Walker D. Hines, director general of railroads, urged divesting excess railroad earnings to shield the public and ensure fair returns. He called for compulsory consolidation into a few large systems with public and labor involvement, arguing the old system failed and private control risks public interests.
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Morning Journal
Louisville
Walker Dpd
Hines
Transportation Club
Mr. Hines
Some Radicals Held May Have To Be Released
New York January 29 fear some extremists held on deportation warrants may be released due to new immigration rules. At Ellis Island officials say proving aliens is hard as modify regulations allow counsel to advise not to answer until inspectors review. About 600 detainees from raids on communists have been freed on bail or due to insufficient proof. remaining cases unfold.
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SY Morning Journal Erectal Lessee Wink
New York
Ellis Island
Department of Labor
Jon
Iceland
Buford
Robbers Loot Salt Lake Clothing Store of 27 Suits
In Salt Lake City on June 20 a group forced entry to Charles V Perizki’s clothing shop using picks and crowbars. They stole about 27 suits valued at a thousand dollars. Perizki reported the stock was searched and only the best garments removed, with no trace of the culprits yet.
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Salt Lake City
Charles V Perizki
Perivki
Fosdick Resigns From League of Nations Post
Raymond B. Fosdick resigns as under secretary general of the League of Nations citing U S inaction on America’s course. He will return to law practice in New York City after being appointed last May. He sent the letter to Sir Eric Drummond, citing embarrassment and desire to avoid confusion.
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America
League of Nations
Raymond B. Fosdick
League
Paris
New York City
Eric Drummond
Fosdick
United States
Navy inquiry widens on Sims charges of wartime unpreparedness
Washington January 29 The senate subcommittee already probing the navy's conduct of World War I will extend its inquiry to charges by Rear Admiral William S Sims that the navy was not ready to enter the war in 1917. The panel seeks detailed statements on ship locations before and on the day of the declaration of war and which ships were ready for distant service. The broader inquiry into Sims allegations of unpreparedness and lack of full Allied cooperation will follow.
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WY Morning Journal
Washington
William 8. Sims
Senate
Sims
Page
Naval Committee
Daniela
United States
Admiral Sims
Renator
Senator Hale
Senator Page
Mr. Daniels
Daniels
Senator Trammell
Florida
Proposed Department Of Air Service Faces Opposition
Washington January 29 The independent air service bill faced strong Senate opposition with Smoot removing cabinet status for the director and a salary cut proposal failing for lack of quorum. Borah warned of higher costs Gerry warned of red tape while Wadeworth argued for efficiency and reduced annual expenditures from the current $50 million to $60 million.
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OY Morning Journal
Washington
Independent Air Department
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Borah
Idaho
Gerry
Rhode Island
Wadeworth
Military Committee
Food aid urged for central Europe and Armenia
The American Bankers Association administrative committee urged congressional appropriation for funds to buy foods and necessities and transport them to famine struck regions of central Europe outside Germany and to Armenia.
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OT Morning Journal
New York
Europe
Germany
Armenia
American Bankers’ Association
US Treasury Opposes Europe Conference on Finances
Secretary Glass said the treasury warns that an unofficial conference called by financiers could cause confusion and revive hopes of more U.S. loans. He favors private credits for recovery and opposes government or private control of foreign trade and finance. He noted objections to canceling or deferring foreign obligations tied to reconstruction.
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Morning Journal
Washington
United States Treasury
Glass
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Treasury
Treasury Department
Mr. Glass
Jury Selection Near End in Newberry 3 Trial
Grand Rapids Mich January 29 The second stage of the conspiracy trial of 123 Michigan Republican leaders who campaigned with United States Senator Truman H Newberry in 1918 nears completion as jurors are chosen The panel includes five farmers four storekeepers a grain dealer a bank cashier and a manager of a farmers cooperative selling concern with opening statements expected Friday.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Federal District Court
Theories Of Learned Sharps Exploded On Mars Life Claim
Washington January 29 Dr C B Abbot director of the Smithsonian argues that if wireless messages reach Earth from another planet Mars is unlikely source Venus is favored He notes Mars is colder and drier with little water vapor and non existent canals Venus resembles Earth in size and warmth with clouded atmosphere possibly supporting life He concludes signals would come from Venus not Mars and Venus could host beings similar to humans
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Washington
A&ssociated
Earth
William Marconi
Mars
Venus
C. Bh. Abbot
Smithsonian Institution
Dr. Abbot
Campbell
Lick University
Barnard
Hale
Apor
Wilde Knocks Out Ertle In Early Third Round
James Wilde the English flyweight champion knocked out Mike Ertle of St. Paul early in the third round of a ten round bout in Milwaukee.
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Jimmy Wilde
Ertle
SPELO
Milwaukee
Wis
Jamemy Wilde
England
Mike Ertle
St. Paul
Governor Edwards Replies to Bryan on Harmony of Death
Gov Edward J. Edwards accuses William J. Bryan of seeking the harmony of death within the Democratic Party. Edwards says Bryan would turn San Francisco’s convention into a funeral procession, as he urges intelligent debate over liberty versus sectarianism to guide the party toward life.
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Bryan
Jersey City
SN. 4
William J. Bryan
Edward J. Edwards
New Jersey
Bristol
San Francisco
Gabriel
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