Palmer pact with big five packers under congressional glare
Attorney General Palmer's agreement with the big five packers to exit the grocery business and relinquish stockyard control faces Senate scrutiny. Congress may hear Palmer explain terms, with regulators seeking a detailed report, while regulators debate federal oversight and constraints on unrelated interests to curb a price-boosting monopoly.
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Washington
Palmer
Congress
Senate Agricultural Committee
Borak
Idaho
Consid
Kenyon
Big Five
Mexico Jailholds Three Sailors Over Assault Charge
Three American sailors have been jailed in Mazatlan since November 12 on charges of assaulting a Mexican citizen. The American consul in Mazatlan is handling the case and has requested a speedy trial for the men.
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Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Washington
Mazatlan
Mexico
State Department
Ohio faces coal car shortage as mines fear disruption
Columbus dispatch reports that a coal car shortage may worsen next week as weather slows western and northwestern rail movement. Rail officials say many lines fail to supply enough cars to Ohio mines, threatening fuel supplies nationwide.
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Ohio
Columbus
Prohibition timing tied to peace ratification and demobilization
A December dispatch reports Attorney General Palmer stating wartime prohibition cannot end until the peace treaty is ratified and demobilization proclaimed. Supreme Court rulings on wartime prohibition bolster this view, while liquor attorneys push for a definite date for constitutional prohibition to take effect despite the January 16, 1919 plan.
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Washington
Wilson
Palmer
Supreme Court
State Department
United States
Wilson Seizes Control of Mexican Situation
President Wilson directs handling of the Jenkins case as Carranza’s reply to the US note is reviewed. He weighs closing the matter by answering the last note or issuing a new communication to remove hostilities. The consular agent remains free on bail, complicating further demands.
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Washington
Wilson
Carranza
United States
W. O. Jenkins
Mexico vows no break in relations with United States
Mexico City minister of gubernacion Angar Berlanga says no rupture is expected with the United States, asserting U S public opinion opposes intervention. He defends arrests in the Jenkins case as lawful and says conflicts arise from passion and business interests, not from official policy. Berlanga notes exchanges continue on a sincere basis while anti Mexican sentiment grows.
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Mexico City
Mex
Mexico
United States
Anglar Berlanga
Gubernacion
Berlanga
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Jenkins
Congress eyes 10 percent cut in paper use
Washington aims to curb paper waste by requiring monthly weight reports of daily newspaper editions mailed nationwide. The House Post Office Committee seeks an immediate ten percent reduction, with the Postmaster General to file monthly figures through December 19, 1920.
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Washington
Congress
House Post Office Committee
Postmaster General
No Union with Austria Ratified in Versailles Protocol
Berlin December 19 the Reichstag ratified the peace treaty protocol signed at Versailles in September annulling the German constitutional clause that could have permitted any future union with Austria.
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Berlin
Riechstag
Versailles
Germany
Austria
Start Fund Aids Distressed Athens Family in Need
Alex Moore reports a widow and several children ill in Athens with tuberculosis feared in the household. A donor offers 100 dollars to raise a fund for food medical care and safe placement to improve treatment and prevent further worry. Moore invites further inquiries from interested supporters.
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Alex Moore
Ellis
Athens
Moore
Toledo man robbed after being chloroformed in an alley
John Berringer of Toledo was found unconscious in a ditch by a night watchman. He was dragged into a car near his home on Thursday night by two men who covered his nose with a mitten soaked in chloroform and stole $30.
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Toledo
John Berringer
Hberringer
Berringer
General Treat Takes Command at Fort Sam Houston
Washington December 19 Brigadier General Treat stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio was ordered to assume command at Fort Sam Houston Texas effective immediately with notification from military authorities in Washington.
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Treat
Washington
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Berger faces immediate House verdict on Wisconsin seat
Victor L. Berger, once Wisconsin congressman, faces swift House action after a return bid. Frederick W. Ballinger says Berger would be barred from a new trial and likely disbarred again if reelected. The committee fears his election success but predicts he would not receive salary until credentials are presented or barred by new measure.
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Washington
Victor L. Berger
Congress
Wisconsin
House
Frederick W. Ballinger
Elections Committee
Berger
Ballinger
Dallinger
Irish Attempt to Assassinate British Officer
An assassination attempt on Lord French, the British military commander in Ireland, failed as his car was fired on while returning from a western Ireland tour. A bicycle policeman escort returned fire and killed one attacker who carried bombs in each hand.
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Dublin
Lord French
Ireland
French
Ashton Station
Herrmann Denies Crookedness in World Series
Cincinnati December 19 August Herrmann chairman of the national commission denied charges of crookedness relating to the world series between the Reds and Chicago White Sox.
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Cincinnati, O
August Herrmann
National Commission Denied Today
Reds
Chicago White Sox
Patented shovel edges reinforced for cutting roots
The invention features reinforced sharpened edges on a patented shovel designed to cut through roots or buried wood, enabling more efficient digging and material removal.
Legislative pay committee to hold daily sessions
The legislative committee probing pay needs for state employees and teachers will meet daily in the Senate chamber smoking room. Those with complaints may appear. The panel is chaired by Senator W H Miller with members Senator Tom W Jones and Senator Carl Puebe and Representatives H S Atkinson, Frank Lyttle, and H S Silver. Paul Kinker of Zanesville serves as clerk.
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Frank Lyttle
Dedina
H.S. Silver
Preble County
Paul Kinker
Zanesville
Supper at 6 Tonight for Presbyterian Church Men’s Club
The Presbyterian Church hosts a Businessmen’s Night supper at 6 with Dr. James A. Miller as speaker on The Church and Industry.
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Presbyterian Church
James A. Miller
Miners Won't Face Prosecution After Court Injunction
General Palmer told a sub committee that he will not prosecute coal miners for Lever Act violations. The civil injunction achieved its purpose and he sees no benefit to criminal prosecutions at this time. Detroit bank robbed of 200 dollars last night by highwaymen who unhooked the safe. no explosives used.
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Washington
Palmer
Interstate Commerce Committee
Department of Justice
Detroit
Mich
Mike Hunzezich
Mike
New Proposal On Industrial Disputes For Wilson
The industrial commission will present a new approach to settling labor disputes to President Wilson, labor groups and employers. The conference adjourned until January 12 and public comment is invited on proposals expected to be released December 29.
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Washington
Wilson
Industrial Commission
Fresh Stock of Pyrex Ware at Carpenter Hardware Co
The Carpenter Hardware Co introduces a fresh stock of Pyrex ware. Customers can view the new glassware lineup and place orders at the store location.
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The
Carpenter Hardware Co
Fiume Council Votes Against D Annunzio Occupation
The Fiume municipal council voted 44 to 4 against continued occupation by Gabriele D Annunzio. D Annunzio was present but refused to accept the decision and was hissed down as he tried to address a crowd.
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London
Fiume
Gabriele D‘annunzio
Post
Agram
D‘annunzio
Glenn to Retire After 46 Years Service at Camp Sherman
General Edwin F. Glenn commandant at Camp Sherman Ohio will retire at month end upon his own application after more than forty six years of service. He will return to his home in New York City after retirement.
Mother Wins Return of Baby Enrico in Court
Enrico Lisa ten months old, once known as Mike and then Arthur Philip Wentz, is returned to his mother Lena Lisa after a grand central terminal abandonment and later kidnapping case. Justice Levy in children's court awarded custody to Mrs. Lisa as officials plan to raise her weekly earnings to twelve dollars.
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New York
Enrico Lisa
Mike
Arthur Philip Wentz
Lena Lisa
Grand Central Terminal
Justice Levy
Children’s Court
Lisa
Enrico
Bellvue Hospital
August Wentz
Wentz
Jury Sits in Harry New Murder Trial in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on December 19, twelve jurors began hearing testimony in the case of Harry New charged with murdering Frieca Lesser. The defense notes New claims to be the son of a U S Senator and the victim was pregnant. Prosecution seeks to prove New shot her after learning of her condition.
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Angeles
Calif
Harry
New
Frieca Lesser
Alice Lesser
United States Senate
Indiana
Frieda
A. F. Agener
House expands funding to speed deportation work
Washington December 19 the house approved a senate resolution to immediately make available two hundred thousand dollars previously appropriated for the bureau of immigration within the department of labor to accelerate deportation efforts.
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Washington
House
Senate
Bureau of Immigration
Department of la
State legislature ends day without tax relief actions
Columbus reports the legislature left without passing taxes or city relief. lawmakers discussed income tax measures, with a new committee and multiple legislators named to pursue changes. Health department reforms were approved, removing local officers from civil service rules. Lawmakers plan to reconvene January 12.
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Columbus
Tagat
Clarke
Conan
Individu
Weetas
Arte Ballew
DeMuth
Beethman
Clark
Gardner
Chester
Taber
Hughes Health
Sennor
Cox
Christmas Trees Tonight at Two Sunday Schools
The YWCA girls of Ohio University plan three Christmas trees and entertainment for the union Sunday Schools at Hill and Glen Ebon tonight. Mrs Parker and Miss Ada Hall serve as superintendents at Circle Hill and Glen Ebon respectively, with support from young volunteers and the American Sunday School Union. Travelers are invited to attend services Sunday at 2 PM and the missionary Ollie E Liggett extends thanks for the effort and community support.
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Ohio University
Union
Hill
Glen Ebon
Parker
M. A
Circle Hill
Ada Hall
Athens
Athens County
Ollie E. Liggett
American Sunday School Union
O'Rourke Convicted in Akron Loot Case
In Cleveland federal court on December 19, O Rourke was found guilty of possessing part of the $40,000 loot taken from an Akron shipment on June 17. The jury deliberated twenty minutes.
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Cleveland, CO
Ry O'Rourke
Akron
France Demonstrates Telegaphy Based Railway Ling System
Successful tests of railway ling by a new system based on telegaphy were recently carried out in France. The demonstration shows potential improvements in railway communication and signaling across lines.
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France
Mirro Aluminum Ware Refset for Good Housekeeping
Ad copy notes Mirro aluminum ware for refrigerator use and good housekeeping. Mentions store pickup at a local retailer and implies a promotional tone for kitchen products.
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Mirro Aluminum Ware
Ete
Ter’s
Attention Odd Fellows First Degree Tonight
Local lodge announces first degree ceremony tonight with members invited to attend. The event emphasizes fraternal fellowship and initiation rites as part of the lodge’s current activities.
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ODD Fellows
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