Governor Denounces Townleyism and Townley Drain in Kansas War Context
Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen praised American Legion veterans for opposing Townley and the North Dakota non partisans league as they seek to entrench in farming regions. He argued Townleyism preys on discontent and aims at class warfare to profit a few, urging constructive legislative focus on farmers credit cooperative marketing and protections.
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Father Dominic on trial before military court in Dublin
Opening of a field general court martial in Dublin charges Father Dominic chaplain to the late Lord Mayor MacSwiney with disaffection, citing notebook passages and a letter. He refused to recognize the court and reserved right to cross examine witnesses while pleading not guilty.
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Macswiney
Cork
Brixton
Father Domnt
Father Dominic
Sinn
Ing
Macready
Tudor
Neville Macready
Ireland
H. Mt. ‘Tudor
Larry O'Neilord
Father Dorainic
Five Day Week Implemented for Soo Line Employees
Minneapolis reports Soo Line railroad cuts back to five day week as about 1260 workers shift to shorter schedule. The company cites efficiency and cost measures amid broader fleet reductions and demands for productivity.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Nop
Readjust Taxes for Worker Relief Proposed by Retail Trade Group
Washington Jan 8 The National Retail Dry Goods Association tax plan seeks income tax relief for workers and tax base equality. It would raise the personal exemption to 2500 for singles and 5000 for families, implement a graduated rate structure, and tax salaries and wages lower than business profits and capital income.
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Washington
Fed
Association
Solons Resting After Week of Organization
After a week of organization the solons rest with a quiet first session. Spectacular features were missing yet members display unusual earnestness and conscientiousness in their duties.
Montana Blue Sky Law Aims to Curb Investment Fraud
Montana legislators study a proposed blue sky law modeled on Ohio to curb fraud in securities. Senator Marie Dearborn files a bill giving the state auditor authority to license and regulate investment companies and brokers, inspect records, and protect investors.
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Ohio
Porte
United States
Porter
Tunnel discovery frustrates prisoners at Ohio penitentiary
In Columbus Ohio an attempted wholesale escape was thwarted by a 40 foot tunnel leading from a workshop to the prison outer wall. A prisoner alerted officials prompting three inmates, named leaders in the plot, to be placed in solitary confinement while the incident is investigated.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
Fone
Thomas
Mala
James Dies After Burns In Unrevealed Accident
Joseph James of 1133 East Galena Street died in Murray hospital from burns after an accident authorities cannot identify. James refused to reveal the cause during the coroner's inquest. Mrs James knew nothing and a key informant has disappeared. Physicians suspect an explosion related incident. He lived 15 days after injury.
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East
Galena Street
James
Murray Hospital
Explosions Reported in San Gabriel Valley Area
Reports tell of multiple blasts in the San Gabriel Valley California with houses shaken glasses broken and fear among residents. The incidents, described as tremors and loud booms, were heard or felt around 9 20 p m with continued activity within the hour according to local inhabitants.
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San Gabriel Valley
Southern
California
Angeles
Musa
Pacific Coast Air Chief Accused in Telegram Probe
Telegram to Falmer alleges a senior official accused of misconduct by Col Sol prompts immediate and thorough inquiry. Frank M. Lily, U.S. district attorney, orders investigation into air mail service on the coast.
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Sol
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Frank M
Lily States
Department of Aati
Murder at Cook cabin sparks inquest into double slaying
Authorities pursue ties to the whiskey gang after Joseph Knopf and Jack Cook are killed near Gold Creek. Coroner’s inquest opens Monday as investigators inspect moonshine operations at the Brigeman and Woods cabins and nearby dugouts for clues to the murders.
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Cook
Standard
D R Lodge
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Knops
Cook Cabin
Gold Creek
Joseph Briggeman
Jack Cook
Ross
Knopf
Deer Lodge
Ed Woods
Joseph Brigkeman
Joseph Neville
Harding backs continuation of naval program
Marion Ohio reports Senator Harding favors continuing the naval program and supports the reserve system for both army and navy. He notes the policy depends on strength and possible world reduction in armaments, with emphasis on efficiency and national defense.
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Harding
Marion
Ohio
Ata Perry
Navy Department
Navy
Harding Tong
Nas
Army
Wages Cut Declares Zinc Company at Pal Day
Allentown January 8 The New Jersey Zinc company announced a ten percent wage reduction and elimination of the bonus system at its Pal plant effective immediately. Full operation to resume later.
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Allentown
New Jersey Zinc
Pal
French Deny Notifying U S of Ruhr Invasion
Washington reports say the French embassy denied claims that Paris had informally notified the United States of a planned invasion of the Ruhr valley. Officials indicated no State Department notice of any contemplated action and stressed ambiguity in diplomatic communications with Germany.
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Ruhr
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Thomas Mullen
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Woods
Neville
Cummins
Brick and Stonemasons
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