Democrats Gather in Washington for 1920 Convention Talk
National Democratic leaders descend on Washington for a week of conferences to set the time and place for the 1920 convention, discuss candidates, policies, and Bryan and Parker plans. Six cities contend for the event with late June or early July favored. Wilson's stance on the nomination looms. Two sections of the banquet plan to seat about 1,400 attendees as debates focus on Bryan's campaign role and Wilson's position on the nomination.
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Iine
National Committee
Convention
Old Hoses
William Jennings Bryan
Alton B Parker
Wilson
Thoos
Chicago
Kansas City
San Francisco
Indianpolis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Bryan
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Local Elections in Ireland to Test Sinn Fein Strength
Dublin Jan 4 The first wartime local elections in Ireland will be held Jan 15 across the country. Proportional representation via single transferable vote aims to curb Sinn Fein gains. past councils favored home rulers. Also reports of Sinn Fein attack on Carrigtohill police barracks with bombs and loot in Cork. one sergeant’s family injured.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein Hasakien
Blige
Ppers
Sir Edward Carson
Ulster Unionists
Labor Party
London
Carrigtohill
Central News
Cork
Prominent Helena Man Dies by Own Action in New York
A New York medical examiner’s verdict declares Max Kahn, once a prominent Helena resident, died by his own action from a deep chest wound. Kahn, who had lost his wine and liquor business to Prohibition, appeared despondent. A dagger or stiletto caused a through chest wound. the weapon vanished during a room search. The incident occurred on West 83rd Street in Harry Zayas’s building. Zayas heard a thud and found Kahn dead.
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Kahn
David
News-Paver
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Helena
Europe
Harry Zayas
West Highty-third Street
W W Headquarters Find Haven in Butte
The I W W northwest defense committee has fled west coast pressure and set up at Finlander hall 1818 North Wyoming street Butte as a distribution hub and headquarters for Centralia propaganda Their secretary treasurer Williams signed the literature and donations were collected from four local contributors The sparsely attended urgent business meeting was held upstairs with routine agenda only as officials moved to limit activity in the hall
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Finlander Hall
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Centraliam Use Com Committee
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Hutte
Illiteracy Noted Among Many Children in This Country
A survey of 19 696 children aged 14 to 15 shows over a quarter could not read or write their names legibly. About 10 percent never passed first grade and over half finished school at or before fourth grade. Roughly 3 percent reached eighth grade and one in a hundred attained high school.
Ukrainians register for army service at Cleveland memorial
Two hundred Ukrainians registered for army service at a memorial service and mass meeting in Cleveland. The total number of volunteers awaiting transportation to their native land reached about 3,000.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Clevel
Great Revival of Religion Begins in Butte
The Paulist Fathers arrived for a three week revival at First Presbyterian as part of a broad religious campaign across denominations. Evangelical workers from Butte and beyond lead prayer services and expect wide reach within the month, with Rev. G Tagan, a former army chaplain and revivalist, directing Methodist efforts.
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Republicans Confer Two Days in Chicago
Republican delegates from 14 central west states gather in Chicago for a two day conference starting tomorrow. National committee chairmen and about 1 000 delegates plan to discuss party work and campaigning methods with leaders from the women’s division and national committee assisting.
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Hayes
John Glover South
Mary
Garrew York
Medill McCormick
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Margaret Hill McCarter
Kansas
Plans of reds to control unions spark Justice raids
Detroit and other cities report mass arrests as Justice Department reveals seized documents from communist and communist labor groups aimed at using unions to spark revolution. Garvan says cases will be turned to state governments. about 280 arrested, total near 4,200 warned aliens felonious. Victor Saulit among those arrested in Portland.
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Portland
Ore
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Palmer seeks sedition bill stiff fines and long prison terms
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General calls Congress to pass a pending bill to strengthen federal reach against sedition by U S citizens. He argues swift federal action is needed after nationwide raids on radical centers, seeking imprisonment up to 20 years and fines up to 19000 for promoting sedition. The proposal aims to curb Bolshevik and radical activities, with deportation provisions for aliens and naturalized citizens.
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Berger’s Boast Triggers Socialist Outcry and Disturbance
January 4 report describes Victor Berger, representative-elect from the Socialist district, boasting he would carry the Socialist cause to Congress or prison. He boasted of indictments, claimed he would run again if unseated, and urged action after promising to write the same articles even if sentenced to twenty years. A heckler shouted support for Berger’s opponents as a disturbance erupted.
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Congress
Woodrow Wilson
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Arizona Hit by One of the Heaviest Storms of the Season
A heavy storm struck Arizona with record rainfall. officials reported the storm as among the season’s heaviest. The Plage staff documented significant precipitation, with readings near a foot in some areas and inches elsewhere. The report notes severe weather impacts across the region.
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Protesters Rally Against DOJ Raids And Deportation Policy
In Lawrence mass on January 4 members of the Amalgamated Textile Workers of America protested the department of Justice raids on radical groups and the announced deportation policy. They argued that an injury to one is an injury to all and voiced unity against perceived government actions.
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Dre O Bers
Testile Workers of America
Department of Justice
Violent Earthquake Strikes Mexico City Causes Chaos
An earthquake tore through Mexico City causing several fatalities and widespread panic. Authorities report damaged buildings and urgent rescue operations as residents seek safety and aid. Details remain incomplete amid chaotic scenes and ongoing checks for survivors.
Navy Secretary Replies to Attacks on His Awards
Secretary Daniels answered Senator Page and the House Naval Committee amid scrutiny of Navy decorations. He explained changes to award recommendations, distinctions between sea and shore duty, and the policy that medals exceed the standard should go to officers exemplifying exceptional government service. He defended the original board’s choices and outlined how his later decisions varied from the board’s.
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