Griffiths Lead Fight for Pact Ratification at Washington
Griffith as sponsor leads effort to ratify a four power Pacific pact as substitute for the Anglo Japanese alliance. France favors the proposed alliance to govern Pacific, with approval from United States Great Britain Japan and France. Naval ratio questions linked to the plan but not to be taken up at the session.
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Griffith
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
Associated Press
Washington
Pacific
Baron Shidehara
Federal agents start cleanup around Butte
Federal agents began a statewide cleanup in Butte arresting 11 men on warrants from the U S District Court at Great Falls. Officers say 30 warrants will be issued, with 21 informations already filed, as evidence from several weeks of investigations surfaces against suspected bootleggers and liquor outlets.
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Butte
Peron
United States District Court
Great Falls
K E. A. Sanborn
United States
Farsi
Eurt
Mike Cleary
Chris Sedaris
Henry Sedaris
Dennis Healey
Pat Gilmore
John (Sherlek)Sullivan
Pat Mullin
Denny Lynch
Fritz Hugo
Billy Binnter
Ben Holter
Prohibition
O. 11
P. Shelley
Montana
Watt
Missoula
Protection racket alleged in court involving Houston official
In court, Bennett testified that money paid for protection came from gamblers and a cigar business, with money allegedly collected by Houston. The witness stated tribute flowed to an area described as a ring in operation, supporting the accusation of a lucrative protection scheme. State expected to rest its case by noon tomorrow.
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Houston
Bennett
Government Takes Hand In Chicago Strike Situation
Federal and state authorities joined to stop violence in the Chicago stockyards strike. Four mediators from the labor department and Illinois were dispatched to restore order and press for dialogue between packers and strikers. Officials reported minimal disorder in packing centers and preparations for a broader strike in the yards within days.
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Chicago
Wyspe Associated Press
Federal
Mate
United States Department of Labor
Tlinois
Ernest Withall
Oscar F. Nelson
Mr. Mavenman
United States Commissioners of Conciliation
Toda
Chiarman
Withall
Kansas City
Omaha
Srike
Prison Break Leader Slaughter Shot After Arkansas Escape
Tom Slaughter, reputed Southwest desperado, eluded capture for hours after seizing control in Arkansas Penitentiary. He was killed by a white posse member in Saline County. J. C. Howard, a fellow convict, claims he shot Slaughter while the band fled. Howard had awaited the moment to strike, and Slaughter’s execution was scheduled for December 16 after a murder conviction.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Tom Slaughter
Saline County
Liberty
State Penitentiary
Slaughter
J. J. Crow
J.c.howard
Howard
Benton
Arkansas State Prison
Jefferson Circuit Court
Fair Investigation of MacDonald Harges in Deer Lodge Probe
Livingston businessman A W Miles said a just and fair investigation of the MacDonald inquiry into the state prison at Deer Lodge would be held. He was headed to Helena to join Governor Story's committee as the third member to review the MacDonald report and declined to comment on its specifics or the charges against former warden Frank Conley due to unfamiliarity with state laws.
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Associated Press
Livingston
Dec
MacDonald
Deer Lodge
A.W. Miles
Helena
Story
Frank Conley
MacDonald Port
Miles
Rail Officials Fix Wage Schedules For 1920 Cuts
Eastern rail executives propose wage reductions of 10 to 30 percent for train service, shop and maintenance workers. Proposals to be submitted to the railroad labor board for approval or rejection. The plan aims to reset wages to levels prior to May 1, 1920 increases granted by the United States railroad labor board.
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Eastern Railroade
Ting
Railroad Labor Board
United States Railroa Labor Board
Publicist Arthur Pearson Dies in Tragic Accident
Sir Arthur Pearson, famed English publicist, drowned after striking his head on a faucet and falling into water. Born February 24, 1866, he lost his sight in 1914 and led major publications including the Daily London.
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Sir Arthur Pearson
Cyril, Arthur Pearson
England
Daily
London
Burch Seen Near Ocean After Kennedy Shooting
Los Angeles readers heard testimony in the Arthur C. Burch murder trial as witnesses placed him near Santa Monica on the night of Aug. 5 between 9 43 and 10 p m, claiming a shotgun used to kill J Belton Kennedy was hurled into the ocean near the coast.
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Los Angeles
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Santa Monica
Pacific Ocean
Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Wu Huriea
Louis Besanty
Burch
Los Angele
Rabbits Overrun Northern Montana Invasion
The Associated Press reports a massive rabbit overrun in northern Montana near Great Falls and Shelby. Farmers and stockmen launch rabbit drives to reduce thousands of animals spreading across fields as winter ends.
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Associated Press
Great Falls
Dec
Port
Shelby
Prague
Heated Senate clash over army abuses in France hearing
Senator Watson lashed out at an army officer during a Senate committee session on charges soldiers were illegally hanged in France. The outburst prompted Brandegee to demand order as tensions rose, with chairs banged and the room called to quiet amid threats and heated exchanges.
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Associated Press
Washington
Watson
Georgia
Senate Committee
France
Brandegee
Cohen
Tatt
Ir Watson
Cancer mastered doctor declares cancer mastered
Chicago December 9 The X ray now developed to reach deep organic trouble and complete mastery of cancer is a matter of applying state of the art devices Dr Albert Bachen of Frankfurt Germany told the Radiological Society of North America He described 18 years of research that led to a 200000 volt X ray system now used in recent months
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Chicago
Albert '“Bachen
Frankfort
Germany
Radiological Society of North America Tonight
Bachen
Missoula
Orellana Chosen Guatemala Head
General Orellana chief of staff of the Guatemalan army today was elected provisional president to succeed Carlos Herrera who was overthrown earlier. Twenty five people were killed in the city Tuesday morning during the government overthrow.
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Guatemala City
Orellana
Saff
Carlos Herrera
De Valera Faces Tight Irish Treaty Vote Rumors
London reports say Eamonn de Valera may challenge ratification of the Anglo Irish Treaty at Dail Eireann next Wednesday. Arthur Griffith is expected to lead the pro treaty majority, while De Valera could resign and push for a plebiscite. High level talks in London and Dublin on finance and policy continue.
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Sinn Fein
London
Collins and
Cosgrove
Griffith
Rosiste
Associated Press
Eamonn de Valera
Dublin
Ocen
Dail Eireann
Arthur Griffith
de Valera
Sion
Lord Curress
House of Lords
George
Vis
Earl Dunraven
Indian Shot by Polson Chief of Police in Pool Hall
Joan Michell an Indian 25 was shot and killed by Polson Chief of Police Clell Addie during an attempt to arrest him at Dwyer’s pool hall. Michell fired first, hitting just below the heart. he died en route to Sheriff, coroner, and county attorney rushed to the scene. The inquest is expected tomorrow. Addie was newly appointed on December 1 and Michell leaves a wife and two children.
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Standard
Polson
Joan Michell
Amost
Clell Addie
Michell
Dwyer
Addie
Martin
Miller
Dean King
Polson T
Sturgeon Escape Upstream: Strong Coffee Near Orleans
Dec 9 in San Francisco Chief Strong Coffee of Klamath Indian fame faced a dangerous run in the Klamath river near Orleans California. He reportedly battled rocks and three waterfalls while being pulled by heavy weight champion Sturgio. A forest ranger confirms the tale is not a fish story.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Strong Coffee
Arrica
Klamath River
Orleans
Calby
Sturgio
United States Forestry Service
Shantung talks reach critical stage in Washington
AP reports the Shantung negotiations reached a critical stage as delegates agreed to decide whether China should have complete authority over the railway. The day centered on public properties in the former German leasehold, with China to control all properties except certain schools shrines cemeteries and others of strictly local character. China would seek repayment from Japan for funds spent on public properties during occupation.
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Washington
Toof Kino Chowpar
China
Tokio
Koo
Shantung
Japan
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