Congress Debates Irish Recognition Bill Amid Protests
A crowded House foreign affairs committee session heard Rep Mason propose funds to dispatch diplomats to an Irish republican government. Proponents urged constitutional scope for recognition, opponents warned of entangling the U.S. in a foreign crisis. Witnesses including Justice Colian and Frank Walsh spoke for recognition while Fox Lemon and others opposed.
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Washington
Monthen Wis
Congress
Imine
Priday
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mason
Republican
Illinois
United States
George L. Fox
New Haven
Conn
George T. Lemon
Troy
N. Y
National Federation of Presbyterian Patriotic Societies
Reprieve Halts Execution of Arthur Haensell
In Chicago authorities halted the planned execution of Arthur Haensell who had murdered his wife last February. The gallows were prepared and prisoners moved, but a reprieve stayed the death march and delayed the sentence.
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Chicago
Arthur Haensell
Reorganization at Pan Motor Co in St. Cloud
Samuel C. Pandolfo resigned as president and director after a directors meeting in St. Cloud. Pandolfo had recently been convicted in Chicago of using frail assets to defraud.
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St. Cloud
Restore Daylight Saving Proposed by Massachusetts Rep
A proposal by Representative Datlinger Hayplili from Massachusetts seeks to reinstate daylight saving. The plan would set clocks forward in April and back in September on the last Sundays, marking a change in time observance.
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Washington
Datlinger
Frozen to Death in Cabin Pendleton Oregon
James Oakley seven years old died from exposure in a cabin near Pendleton Oregon. The body was found seated in a chair late Wednesday night or Thursday morning five miles south of town.
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Pendleton
Ore
James Oakley
Tn Tits Cabin
Ubiah
Cifttye
Tere
Five American Aces Advocate Air Department
Five American flying aces urged the U S government to create a national aeronautical department to coordinate air activities. They testified before a house subcommittee detailing their wartime experiences and advocating centralized aviation oversight.
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Air Department
Washington
House
Repatriated Yankees Arrive From Liverpool
Reported arrival of six hundred Americans who served under British colors and fought with Loyalist forces. They travel by steerage from Liverpool aboard the Centhe, landing in New York.
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New York
Repiut
Liverpool
Posthumous Honors for Graves London
A plan to honor the late Lt Blond of the American aviation squadron who was killed at Wirsu on November 22 is under way. The effort aims to recognize his service with posthumous honors and commemorations.
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London
Porbvnvel’ Chdh Oat
Dpeameer Ptee
Ameorhoan Aviation
Wiirsiw
Villistas Driven Out of Eagle Pass
Villistas who had captured Musquia and Cortaaita were driven from Eagle Pass on Friday, forcing the rebels to flee toward the mountains, according to Mexican Consul M. Segula.
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Eagle Pass
Musquia
Cortaaita
I. M. Segula
Fair Price for Clothing Regulation Noted in District Attorney Statement
The Federal Price Regulation Commission under District Attorney Clyne announced a fair price for clothing items including overcoats and other apparel. The notice emphasizes keeping prices in line with wartime or economic conditions and signals enforcement action against violations.
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Wwf Tau
Federal Price Regularing Commission
Bng
Clyne
Passage of Rail Bill Sees Narrow Senate Setback
Hope for rail round legislation by January 1 faded as Cummins bill faced unexpected opposition. A Senate vote to advance the measure narrowly failed after a La Follette quorum demand, with time running out before Christmas recess and a conference with the House on the sugar control bill.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Fits Advocates
House
Congress
la Follette
Wisconsin
Marshall
Garfield Resigns Over Coal Settlement Dispute
Washington reports Fuel Administrator Garfield has submitted his resignation to President Wilson citing a principle clash with the governments coal strike settlement. He opposes the commission structure and fears higher coal prices for consumers, and he did not participate in the final negotiations.
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Washington
Garfield
Wilson
Mine Workers’ Union
Wnderstand
Sugar Shortage Blamed on Wilson by Representative Tinkham
Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts told the House on Tuesday that the sugar shortage cost American consumers from 13 to 16 million dollars and attributed the issue to President Wilson. He said the president followed a sugar equalization plan proposed last fall to gain control of the Cuban crop.
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Washington
Wilson
Tinkham
Massachusetts
House
Policemen Surrender Charter After Board Order
In St Joseph Missouri the local policemen union affiliated with the AFL surrendered its charter and disbanded in compliance with a board of police commissioners order. The move ends the union and its authority within the department.
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St. Joseph
Board of Police Commissioners
American Federation of Labor
Arrest of M. P. Dublin-Thomas Kelly and Llon Feln
Police and military locked up Ginn Fein M. P. Dublin-Thomas Kelly and Llon Feln, members of the house of Commons, after a raid on a warehouse and a search of Count Mlunakett’s holdings. The Tuesday operation involved a number of roles and materials seized during the seizure.
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Dublin
Thomas Kelly
Llon Feln
Hase of Commons
Mlunakett
Wilson Opposes Full Resolution on Break with Carranza
Senate leaders abandon a resolution urging President Wilson to sever diplomatic relations with the Carranza government after Wilson informs Senator Fall that such action would revert to improper constitutional practice. Fall argues precedents support congressional inquiry into foreign relations, while Lodge says the matter now rests with the president and Mexican situation.
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Washington
Wilson
Carranza
Senate
Fall
New Mexico
Congress
Fall and
Brandegee
Connecticut
Lodge
Irrigation Expert Claims Water to Reclaim Nevada Lands
Newton Bibb of Boise Idaho reports a scientific survey of Grass Valley near Winnemucca Nevada showing underground water access. He claims the resource could irrigate 60 000 acres of fertile agricultural land in the district.
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Winnemucen
Newton Bibb
Boise
Idaho
Grass Valley
Winenemucen
Newberry to Face Trial on Fraud Charges in January
Detroit United States Senator Newberry and 194 others are indicted on fraud and corruption tied to his 2018 election. The trial before District Judge Clarence W. Sessions in federal court is scheduled to begin January 27.
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Grand Triphe
Michel
Truman HL Newberry
Detroit
United States
Michigan
Mr. Newberry
Clarence W. Sessions
Army plans 250000 combat troops in peacetime army
The House Military Subcommittee led by Representative Anthony of Kansas frames a reorganization bill creating a peace time regular army of 100000 soldiers and 18000 officers. Combat troops are fixed at 250000.
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Washington
House
Anthony
Republican
Kansas
Prohibitory Whisky Tax Proposed If Prohibition Repeal Fails
The International Reform Bureau's executive committee on Tuesday urged Congress to levy a tax of one half a dollar on a pint of whisky if the wartime prohibition amendment is ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Congress
International Reform Bureau
Aqpreme
Sheepman Frozen to Death in Colorado New Mexico Cold Wave
One death in the new cold wave sweeping Colorado and New Mexico was reported Monday. Delfino Banches, a sheepman, was found frozen to death near Albuquerque NM.
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Denver
Colorado
New Mexico
Delfino Banches
Albuquerque
N, M
Anarchists in Custody Fight Deportation Bid
Federal Judge Mayer denied writs of habeas corpus for Alexander Derk fon and Kona Goldman, blocking their attempt to halt deportation to Musda gid. The ruling closes the immediate challenge to removal despite protests.
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New York
Mayer
Alexander Derk
Fon
Kona Goldman
Musda Gid
Ball
Storm in Georgia Takes Toll of Life
Heavy floods across Georgia Alabama and Mississippi cause widespread damage with homes washed away and transportation crippled. The Tallapoosa dam failed plunging Montgomery into darkness while Mobile Meridian and Columbus report flooding and property losses. Three people drown when a bridge undermined near Columbus.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tallapoosa
Montgomery
Mobile
Meridian
Miss
Columbus
Chattahoochle
Columbia
Here
Eutaw Creek
Passion Players Near Starvation in Oberammergau
Crop failures and a hard winter compound war sufferings for the village actors who perform the passion play in Oberammergau Bavaria. The group, famous for reenacting the crucifixion of Christ, presents the production every ten years drawing worldwide attention.
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Oberammergau
Bavaria
Virgo Charged With Murder in Michigan
Van Buren county authorities charged Joseph C G Virgo a former South Bend undertaker with murder connected to the death of Maude E Tabor in Lawton Michigan. The case centers on the investigation of the suspicious death with Virgo in custody.
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Lawton
Mich
Joseph CG. Virgo
South Bend, Ind
van Buren
Maude BE
Tabor
Navy board urges expansion in 1821 building program
Washington report details recommendations of the navy general board for 1821 including two battleships one battle cruiser ten screw cruisers five submarines flotilla laid ere and six armored cruisers.
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Urges Polley
Washington
Navy General Board
Mexican Supreme Court Rules on Consular Agent Case
The Mexican Supreme Court denied jurisdiction over the case of American Consular Agent William Jenkins. Washington said the decision was reported by the U.S. embassy in Mexico City on Tuesday.
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Washington
Mexlcan Supreme Court
Willham
Jenkins
State Department
Acu
Mexico City
Goal Mine Strike Ends After Five Weeks of Tie Up
The United Mines Workers of America voted December 10 to accept President Wilson's plan for immediate return to work pending final wage settlement by a commission. Telegrams sent to 4000 locals set miners to resume with October 31 terms plus a 14 percent wage increase, ending a nationwide soft coal strike that threatened widespread hardship.
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Indianapolis
United Mines Workers of America
Wilson
John L. Lewis
William Green
President Wilson Thanks Miners for Patriotic Action
President Wilson telegraphed Acting President Lewis of the coal miners union his appreciation of the patriotic action by miners representatives in Indianapolis. Lewis replied that the mine workers are profoundly impressed with the assurances of fair dealing extended by him.
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Washington
Wilson
Lewis
Coal Miners’ Union
Indianapolis
Mexico Replies on Walace Shooting by Mexican Soldier
Washington reports the Mexican government delivered its reply on James Walace, an American, killed by a Mexican federal soldier near Tampico two weeks ago. The letter says Walace, intoxicated and mounted, did not stop when ordered, and the soldier fired believing him an enemy.
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Washington
James Wallace
Tampico
State Department
Walace
Willace
Widow of Angeles Dies in New York
Señora Felipe Angelo, widow of the Mexican revolutionary leader executed by Carranga troops, died here Sunday unaware of her husband’s arrest and death.
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New York
Felipe Angelo
Carranga
Concert Chaos Quieted at Ithaca Violin Recital
Police dispersed disturbances at a Wednesday night recital by Austrian violinist Write Kreigler at Cornell University, Ithaca, as attendees objected to an incident during the performance.
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Ithaca
N. Yoe Pollee
Write Kreigler
May Reduce Silver Fineness
The article notes potential reductions in silver fineness due to high global prices. It mentions the world market and the impact on Canada’s silver coinage, with consideration of lowering the alloy composition and coinage standards.
Danderine promises instant hair transformation
An advertisement touts Danderine as a cheap tonic to revitalize dull hair. It claims the product doubles hair beauty, adds softness and gloss, removes dust and oil, improves scalp, reduces dandruff, and aids hair growth.
Dusty Custard Pie Brushed Clean Sparks Gossip
Yonkers Statesman recounts a lighthearted scene in a restaurant where a man notes the waitress keeps his food clean. He jokes that she brushed dust from his custard pie with her apron, highlighting local humor and character.
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Yonkers Statesman
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Brand and Uses
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in Bayer packaging with directions for colds pain headaches neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It cites Bayer as the genuine aspirin brand after nineteen years of medical use. Handy tins of 12 tablets cost a few cents.
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Bayer
Seeing Things Mirrors Brighten Home in Brooklyn Talk
In Flatbush and Bensonhurst residents discuss how mirrors lift mood and brighten spaces. They note spouses feel happier when multiple mirrors reflect light and create a roomier feel.
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Flatbush
Bensonhurst
Green's August Flower Ad Promotes Digestive Health
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach and intestines, and stimulates the liver. It claims widespread use for indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, sluggish liver, indigestion, palpitations, and other intestinal troubles for over half a century, sold by druggists and dealers worldwide.
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Green
Judges at Cedar Falls baby show award prizes to all
In Cedar Falls Illinois the judges gave prizes to every contestant at a local baby show sparking comments about booby prizes and widespread approval from onlookers.
Cascarets Ad Examines Health Claims and Style
An old advertisement text touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative option, claiming to purify the liver and bowel while avoiding harsh pills. It mocks harsher medicines and teases social life with flirtatious tone, featuring mock quotes by Parker Tucker and a judge.
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Meele
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