Senate Nears Move to Break Diplomatic Ties With Mexico
Sen Fall introduces a concurrent resolution backing the state department action against Carranza and demanding severance of diplomatic relations with Mexico. Ashurst and Shields urge border force and war declarations while Lansing reports on Jenkins case and ongoing border tensions.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
Senate
Fall
New Mexico
Congress
State Department
Jenkins
Foreign Relations Committee
New York
San Francisco
Shields
Ashurst
War Department
Intercession by U S halts Mexican court action against William Jenkins
J J Marshall, manager of a large American firm, says U S government intervened to stopPeabla Mexico courts from railroad ing William O Jenkins to prison. He recounts manipulated testimony and abuses in the process, noting Mexico City pressure over ransom payments and the risk of costly precedents.
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Dallas
Tex
Peabla
Mexico
William O. Jenkins
J. J. Marshall
Jenkins
Puebla
Marshall
Novoa
United States
Mexico City
Jenkins’ Ranch
Legion Hears Pledges on Seals Radicals and Recruits
The local American Legion branch approved support for Red Cross Christmas Seals and urged citizen participation. Members drafted a resolution denouncing the I W W in Centralia and calling for congressional action against alien radicals. Capt. Stinchcomb asked for twenty new enlistments to reach federal force status and pay. Prof. McKinnon of Ohio University is booked to speak January 6 with a quartet performing.
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American Legion
Red Cross
Congress
Arthur Edleman
L. W. Connett
Wiliam A. Moorheal
Johnson
Centralia
Washington
Stinchcomb
Legion
Prof. McKinnon
Ohio University
Seagtin Boats Destroyed in Baltimore Fire
Two Canton Lumber wharves at Baltimore were destroyed by a morning fire. The Oyster steamer Governor R. M. McClane and five other vessels burned down to the water line, with 21 narrowly escaping and one man missing. vessels named include Major L Enfant and R M McClane. other crafts and damage noted.
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Baltimore
Canton Lumber Company
R. M. McClane
William Train
United States Government Quartermaster Department
L’enfant
Gretchen
C.J. Hooper
Davidson Welding Company
U.S. Shipping Board
Lake Duvall
Napoleon
Wilhelm Jebezen
Poison Found In Wine In Mount Vernon Deaths
Arsenic detected in wine linked to the deaths of Robert Franklin and Arthur Youst in Mount Vernon Ohio on December 3. Investigators report toxic substance discovered during autopsies and are tracing source and motive.
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Mount Vernon, O
Robert Franklin
Arthur Youst
Railroad bill debate moves toward cloture and Christmas aim
United Press staff correspondent Raymond Clapper reports suggestions to Senator Cummins to seek cloture on the railroad bill. Cummins delays action, while leaders push to finish before Christmas as the President may return the roads January 1. Some senators read President Wilson’s message as delaying the road return.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Cummins
Wilson
Congress
Thorn of Dutchfa uks in Amersfoort on Kaiser issue
Delayed Dec 2 report from Amersfoort indicates possible forcible removal of the former Kaiser from Holland if Allies act. Wilhelm is believed to seek a dash into Germany to avoid trial, while Amsterdam Telegraaf says no secret ties with the German legation. Dutch sentiment is split over upholding asylum or expelling the guest.
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Amerongen
Holland
Germany
Wilhelm
Amsterdam
Kaiser
Fuel Shortage Grips Midwest Cities Amid Coal Crisis
The Mercury reports severe fuel shortages across Chicago and several midwestern cities with plants suspended, six hour store operations in Kansas City Des Moines Indianapolis and more, lights out downtown and hospitals on day by day rations. Governors discuss settlements while rail schedules shrink and volunteers dig coal as universities mobilize.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Midwest
la Salle
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Trenton
Milwaukee
Omaha
Nebraska University
Ohio factories face mass layoffs from fuel shortage
A state canvass shows many plants will close or cut production as fuel shortages bite. Youngstown reports about 20 000 workers facing layoffs within 24 hours with similar impacts across other Ohio centers while homes stay generally stocked or aided by fuel committees.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Youngstown
Proctor Weighs Wood Campaign Leadership in Ohio
Colonel William Cooper Proctor said he has not decided whether to accept the offer to manage General Leonard Wood for president. He had earlier announced support for Wood at a Columbus Republican committee meeting. The Columbus group weighed backing Harding as well and if Proctor takes the Wood post, Cincinnati offices and national branches would likely be established.
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Cincinnati
William Cooper Proctor
Leonard Wood
Proctor
Republican Executive Committee
Columbus
Wood
Warrens. Harding
United States
Ohio
Troop One Boy Scouts to Meet at Presbyterian Church
After a suspension of several weeks Troop One will meet this evening at 6 30 at the Presbyterian church. Pumpkin pie will lend flavor to the occasion.
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Presbyterian Church
Sheriff Roach Wins Quick Draw Duel in Wyoming Standoff
Bill Carlisle, federal train robber escaped from prison in 1916, faced Sheriff A. B. Roach of Wheatland in a cabin standoff eighteen miles south of Douglas. Roach fired first and Carlisle was wounded in the right lung but expected to survive barring pneumonia. Carlisle had escaped custody after a 1916 train robbery and eluded posses until Roach’s showdown.
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Douglas
Wyo
Bill Carlisle
Roach
Wheatland
Northwest
Frank Wilson
Here
Carlisle
United States Cavalry
Six Die in Natrona House Fire Near Pittsburgh
Six persons burned to death when a house fire destroyed the Switala home at Natrona near Pittsburgh. The victims are Mrs Switala her four children and Joseph Banasik.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Switala
Natrona
Here
Switala
Joseph Banasik
Thousands in Midwest face coal shortage and layoffs
Across the Midwest with near zero weather the coal crisis grows. In Chicago region only 8,000 cars of coal served 30 million people over two weeks with 75 percent of industries to close Saturday and 250,000 out of work. Ohio and Indiana districts report limited supplies and looming plant closures while Dayton and Piqua note two weeks and five days of coal on hand respectively.
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Chicago
Middle West
T. W. Proctor
Regional Coal Committee
Proctor
United Press
Southwest
Piqua, O
Dayton
Muskingum County Supplies Near Normal From Wagon Mines
Supply practically normal by delivery from wagon mines. No danger at present of famine.
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Muskingum County
Marion County Industial plants to close by week end
In Marion County industal plants are set to close by week end. Between 600 and 700 men will be idle as Interstate Iron and Steel Company Marion has already shut down.
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Middle West
Marion County
Interstate Iron and Steel Company
Marion
Coal stocks hold steady in Fayette County report
In Fayette Fayette County sufficient coal to last two weeks if factories close. Homes well supplied.
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Fayette County
Supply Shortage Warned in Delaware County
In Delaware County a brief notice warns that supplies will not last longer than a week or ten days, urging caution and planning for limited resources.
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Delaware
Delaware County
Coal shortages and supply reports across Ohio counties
Licking County reports insufficient coal for factories beyond a week and potential school closures if the cold wave persists. Pickaway County notes no shortage and incoming supply from West Virginia. Hillsboro reports homes stocked but water works and utility gas and light have less than two weeks on hand with no conservation efforts. Batavia reports dealers meeting demand as factories run on electric power with no privation reported.
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Licking County
Hillsboro
Waterworks and Gas and Light Company
Batavia
Supply and closures blamed for wavering home fronts
From Waverly Ohio December 3 one week's supply on hand with no factory closures reported. Home situation described as serious amid ongoing shortages and local disruptions affecting daily life.
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Waverly Waverly, O
City reports ten days' supply on hand in Chillicothe
In Chillicothe Ohio on December 3 the city reports ten days of supply on hand. Schools are well supplied and no factories are closed. Home supply is good.
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Chillicothe, O
Coal supplies steady at Portsmouth port in December
Reports from Portsmouth Ohio say the port is well supplied with coal, with no factory closures and no restrictions in place as of December 3.
Taxation fights dominate Ohio legislature action in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio legislators moved to clear tax bills, with debates over income tax exemptions and auto taxation rates. Proposals include a $500 to $1000 personal exemption, flat auto tax rates from 8 to 20 dollars, and delays until after Christmas as session plans extend to January.
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Columbus
Jones
Joint Taxation Committee
Friends of the Hughes Health
General Assembly
Ohio
W. L. Hughes
Lérather
Reynolds
Prio
Wrecking Company Safe Blown Open in Lancaster
Police report a break in at a Lancaster ice company office last night. About $500 in cash was stolen from the safe, with the wrecking crew identified as suspects.
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Lancaster
Masons Hold Third Degree Work At Lodge No 25
Masons of Lodge No 25 F and A M announce third degree work on Thursday December 2 and Saturday December 4 starting at 4 o clock. Refreshments will be served. J L Duncan and W J A Palmer, Secretaries.
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J. L. Duncan
J. A. Palmer
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