Move of Fall Means War It Is Claimed
El Paso dispatch reports explosive elements in the Mexican crisis as Senator Fall's hearings at El Paso and other cities loom. The article cites Fall's supposed disclosures, arms shipments to Carranza, the Jenkins case, and border tensions as U.S. officials debate intervention versus diplomacy.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Opens Deliberations
By L. C. Martin Washington December 4 Senate foreign relations panel began its hearing on key international affairs with lawmakers weighing policy options and potential executive actions amid ongoing global tensions.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson Leaves Wheelchair to Start His Desk
Washington reports a possible move by President Wilson to abandon his wheelchair for a desk and conduct more official business. White House aides treat illness rumors as propaganda while noting gradual improvement and routine changes under Dr Grayson. Attaches avoid confirming state action and await a full weekly medical update.
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Cellar Stock Cafe Under the New Crabbe Act
Columbus Ohio December 4 The cellar stock remains safe under the new Crabbe prohibition enforcement act Rep Crabbe explained the measure to be introduced next week The bill allows possession or giving away intoxicating beverages and home manufacture for personal use Only bonded officers can affidavit searches and the attorney general will appoint ten inspectors Wet factions oppose the emergency clause while liberals and drys back concessions to pass the act.
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Gist Oldfield Named Captain of Athens High Footballers
Coach Mackie, Principal Rupp and Supt. Morgan hosted Athens high football squad at a 6:30 dinner at the Colonial. Twenty one men were seated and Gist Oldfield was elected captain of the 1920 team. Oldfield, a first year end, performed well this season and is expected to lead with spirit next year.
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Miners Flee Hocking Field for Akron Jobs
Railroad men report many miners in the Hocking coal field have left for other work in recent weeks. County reports indicate several have gone to Akron where steady employment and high wages await, with rumors some may not return when mines reopen.
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Laborer Dead as Ditch Caves In at Pressed Steel Plant
S P Payne a laborer was killed instantly when a ditch at the Pressed Steel Company's plant in Massillon Ohio caved in yesterday afternoon. His body will be shipped to Eastview Harden County Kentucky. Canton eggs retail at 90 cents per dozen.
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Senator Campaign Manager Indicted in Detroit Case
Paul H. King of Detroit, former manager of the Newberry campaign committee, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Grand Rapids on charges of corruption fraud and conspiracy related to the Ups states senate election. The judge noted the record may show substantial fraudulent expenditures totaling between five hundred thousand and one million dollars.
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Newberry
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Fire in Newark Business District Destroys Two Buildings
A morning blaze in Newark Ohio gutted the four story Music Hall Building and the Rider Building, with both total losses. The Long hardware store sparked the fire, causing explosions and damage to the Newark Advocate and Odd Fellows buildings. Loss estimated at 160000 with half insured. Ten families fled in night clothes. Fireman Ned Rowe and Officer Louis Swinehart were lightly injured.
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Hogan Named Trustee of Ohio University
Columbus reports Timothy S. Hogan former state attorney general was appointed to the Ohio University board of trustees at Athens by Governor Cox and confirmed by the senate. The move is noted as the only confirmation the Republican senate is expected to approve, with further nominations facing likely rejection.
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Dry Enforcement Move Aims at Ohio Prohibition
The Crabbe committee in the Ohio General Assembly backed a new enforcement measure defining intoxicating liquor at one half of one percent and placing enforcement under the attorney general with a chief inspector. Penalties start at 100 dollars for first offense and rise to prison time for subsequent violations. The bill includes an emergency clause and is expected to pass both chambers, with support from wets and drys. Also on the Senate agenda is the Robinson bill to curb telephone company rates, allowing state utilities oversight. amendments could raise penalties to up to 3,000 dollars and 10 years imprisonment. A separate resolution urges aliens to become citizens or face deportation and registration with local election officials.
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Ohio Senate passes Robinson utilities bill
Columbus Ohio tele phone users win the first step against higher rates as the Senate approves the Robinson utilities measure by twenty seven to zero. The bill had previously cleared the House last winter.
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Illinois imposes shorter retail hours to save coal
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission ordered most retail stores statewide to open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. effective today. Factories will operate 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to conserve coal amid the energy strain.
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House authorizes extra pay for fallen soldiers relatives
Washington reports the house approved an extra six months pay for eligible relatives of regular army men killed in action. The measure adds to existing war risk insurance and had already passed the senate.
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Automobie tax bill fails in Columbus house vote
The proposed automobile taxation law failed in the Lower House of Columbus on December 4. Only 44 votes were cast in favor, 44 against, short of the 63 required for passage. The outcome halted the measure despite support from some members.
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Missouri to Try Kansas Plan of Operating Strip Mines
Indianapolis Dec 4 The United Mine Workers appeal to the circuit court of appeals aims to dissolve Judge A B Andersons injunction blocking strike activity. Missouri plans to operate strip mines in Barton County after Governor Gardner seized mines as Calumet region faces coal shortages across the Middle West.
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Farmers File Bankruptcy Petitions in Federal Court
Columbus Ohio reports E R Cole and Isaac Barricklow retired farmers of Smithfield Jefferson County filed bankruptcy petitions today. Cole shows 55000 in debts and 727 in assets. Barricklow owes 52000 with 13250 assets.
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Oklahoma bans Negro troops for coal mine work
Oklahoma Governor Robertson informed the War Department that the state will not employ colored troops in its coal mine operations. The notice followed reports that two companies of the 24th Infantry were en route to Columbus New Mexico for duty in Oklahoma mines. Martial law covered four counties to secure mine operations.
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Ohio police detain time officers from another division
In Ohio authorities report actions involving officers from a different division. The incident references time related procedures and cross division coordination. Further details on the location and exact agencies were not disclosed in the fragment.
German terms threaten non signing of peace protocol
A Paris report says Germany will refuse to sign the peace protocol. Kurt Leisner is cited as German and a dispatch notes Von notifying Paul Dutasma of the peace conference that the plan to implement treaty terms will not be signed.
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Villa capture rumor echoes in El Paso military chatter
Rumor claims Francisco Villa was seized by his own men and offered to Carranza forces for 50,000 pesos. Officials in El Paso Juarez and official quarters discount the report as unconfirmed amid diplomatic signals from Consul Andres Garcia.
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