Emergency tariff measure passes House amid fierce debate
The House approved a high emergency tariff on a list of farm products on December 22, with 154 Republicans, 51 Democrats and 1 Prohibitionist in support and 72 Democrats and 14 Republicans opposing. Critics call it class legislation risking higher living costs as eight hours of debate and threats of filibuster marked the passage. The bill covers wheat to wool and their products and targets ten months of operation during tariff revision.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Henry T. Rainey
IlInojs
Garrett
Tennessee
Soldier’s view labels Black and Tans as undisciplined in Ireland
A former U S army corporal told the Ireland inquiry in Loveland that the Black and Tans were wholly without discipline and not responsible to anyone. He offered the assessment as an soldier’s eye view for the commission examining the Irish question.
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Washington
Loveland
United States Army
One Hundred
Ireland
Communists Surrender for Deportation from Ellis Island
Twenty three Communists surrendered at Ellis Island for deportation to Russia. They will depart on the steamer Imperator after being captured in yards last winter and released on bail due to no transportation line to Russia at the time.
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New York
Ellis Island
Russia
Imperator
Would Raise Cyrd's Fees Chicago Style News Item
County clerk Robert M. Sweitzer proposed to the finance committee that marriage licenses be raised to the dog license scale. Marriage permits cost 1.50 while a dog license is 3.0, reflecting a proposed fee increase.
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Chicago
Robert M. Sweitzer
Finance Committee
Senator Chamberlain in Serious Condition at Hospital
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon is under specialist care at a local hospital. The condition is serious with the possibility that an operation may be necessary.
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Senator Chamberlain
Washington
Oregon
Wilson Plans Luncheon for Inauguration Day
President Wilson plans to accompany President-elect Harding from the White House to the Capitol on March 4 and return to the White House for luncheon as is the custom for the outgoing president after inauguration.
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Wilson
Washington
Harding
White House
Capitol
Florida Senator Seeks Cuba Bahama Exemption
Florida interests expect requests to exempt Cuba and the Bahama islands from the proposed immigration exclusion act. Senator Fletcher of Florida indicated on Tuesday that exemptions will likely be sought.
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Cuba
Washington
The
Bahama Islands
Florida
Wletcher
Labor Riots in Petrograd Reported by Helsingfors Dispatch
A Helsingfors cable to the Central News says a serious labor riot occurred in Petrograd with many killed or injured. The uprising was crushed and 105 laborers were executed.
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Russia
London
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Central News
Bank Messengers Robbed During Christmas Shopping Rush
A thief robbed two boy bank messengers on Wednesday on a crowded street. He seized a catcher holding 75,000 in checks and 6500 in cash before escaping amid Christmas shoppers in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Clashes in Ireland Leave Civilians and Forces in Terror
Fighting rages between civilians and military police across Callan Kilkenny and Glenbower Tipp, with at least sixteen attackers killed or wounded and several soldiers and constables injured. Inhabitants flee as ambushes unfold near Selvenamom hill and Carrickgricken.
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Callan
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County Tipperary
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Clonmel
Selvenamom Hill
Royal Irish Constabulary
Carrickgricken
Earl of
Waleh
Shannon
Hughes Accepts Secretary of State Post in Harding Cabinet
Washington: Charles Evans Hughes has consented to become secretary of state in President elect Harding's cabinet. The reversal follows a conference with Senator Knox who acted as an agent for Harding. Hughes had opposed the move earlier but now agrees to take the portfolio after Knox argued past league of nations views pose no barrier.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Harding
Supreme Court
Knox
Pennsylvania
Hughes
League of Natione
Colby Reaches Rio Janeiro with U S Officials
Balnbridge Colby the American secretary of state arrived in Rio de Janeiro on the battleship Florida from the United States. He is accompanied by General Cronkite and Admiral Bassett as they proceed with discussions and official duties abroad.
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Colby
Rio Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Balnbridge Colby
Battlesip
Florida
United States
Mr. Colby
General Cronkite
Admiral Bassett
Prison Murder Plot Frustrated in Arkansas Penitentiary
A prison trustie at the Arkansas state penitentiary confessed to plans to kill two guards and free several notorious convicts. Authorities say the scheme was thwarted by the inmate’s disclosure.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas State Penitentiary
First League Assembly Ends in Geneva
The League of Nations first session closes with leaders praising the experiment. Germany’s bid for admission fails while Austria Bulgaria and several minor powers gain membership. Debate over Armenia and the Shantung dispute with China and Japan remains unsettled.
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Austria
Geneva
League of Nations
Paul Hymans
Assembly
Guiseppe Motta
Switzerland
League
Hymans
International Court
Bulgaria
Armenia
Turkey
Russia
Honario Puerryron
Council On
Shantung
Japan
Exculpates Marines in Haiti by Naval Court Findings
The naval court of inquiry told Secretary Daniels on December 18 that there were no proper grounds for General Barnett's claim of indiscriminate killings by Marines in Haiti. Presiding Admiral Mayo said Barnett's charges were unwarranted reflections and praised the Marines for their difficult and dangerous duty.
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Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
Haiti
Daniels
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Henry T. Mayo
Destructive Andes Earthquake Buries Dozens
A severe earthquake along the Argentine Andes destroyed multiple towns including Tresportenas Lavalle and Lacentral. More than 150 bodies have been recovered with hundreds injured. Crevices opened by the quake spouted hot water drowning two people. rescue efforts by a Red Cross ambulance are underway.
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Andes
Mendoza
Tresportenas
Costa de Araujo
Lavalle
Lacentral
San Martin
Rivadavia
Red Cross
Slayer of Hamon Surrenders in Mexico
Worn and weary after a long flight from Ardmore Oklahoma to Chihuahua City Mexico Lara Barton Smith who faced a murder complaint in Ardmore surrendered in Juarez to Ardmore Sheriff Buck Garrett. The case concerns the death of Jake L Hamon in Ardmore on a Wednesday.
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el Paso
Ardmore
Okla
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Lara Barton Smith
Jake" L. Hamon
Iwil- Honaire
Juarez
Buck Garrett
Nugent Named to Fill Idaho FTC Vacancy
Senator John F. Nugent of Idaho has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Federal Trade Commission. The move places Nugent in a key regulatory role amid ongoing antitrust and consumer protection matters, with his confirmation shaping FTC leadership.
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Senator Nugent
Idaho
Federal Trade Commission
Government Wing Election Victory in Madrid
Reports from Spain's December 10 general elections indicate a government victory in Madrid as monarchist parties appear to win a large majority based on unofficial estimates.
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Madrid
Spain
Double Execution in Kincaln Neb Court Ends in Electric Chair
In Kincaln Nebraska, Algon B. Gale and Allen V. Grammer were executed Monday in the electric chair. Grammer was the first to die, ending a lengthy legal fight to spare their lives.
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Kincaln
Algon B. Gale
Allen V. Grammer
Grammer
Koreans Attack Japanese on the Manchurian Border
Reported in the Chentao district on the Korean Manchurian border insurgents attacked and surrounded a Japanese detachment, killing eighteen and wounding thirty, five of the Japanese troops. Elsewhere, returns indicate John L. Lewis reelected president of the United Mine Workers of America over Herbert H. Harlin.
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Chentao
Lewis Heade Mine Workers
Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Herbert H. Harlin
Washington
Large Drug Seizure at King Street Station
Federal officials seized narcotics valued at $40,000 at the King Street passenger station. The drugs were found in two traveling bags during a Saturday operation conducted by United States customs officers.
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Seattie
King Street
United States Customs
Kansas Shipe Com to China Raises Over 100000 Dollars
Topeka Kansas editor De. M. Bheldon of the Christian Herald reports large shipments of care are being sent from Kansas to China to aid famine-stricken Chinese, with more than 100000 dollars raised.
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China
Topeka
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de. M
Bheldon
The
Christian Herald
Orghard Orchard Parole Plan Sparks Idaho Debate
A Boise special to the Tribune reports plans to seek parole for Harry Orchard, the self confessed killer of former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg, with a proposal to send him to a foreign mission after a brief period of freedom. The case ties to charges against Moyer Haywood Pettibone and a long history of criminal acts linked to the Western Federation of Miners.
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Tribune
Boise
Idaho
State Board of Pardons
Harry Orchard
Frank Steunenberg
Caldwell
Orchard
Fremont Wood
Gooding
Steunenberg
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
William D. Haywood
George Pettibone
Haywood
Pettibone
Moyer
Edison Plans 2.5 Million HP Colorado River Project
Southern California Edison asks for a preliminary permit to develop 2,500,000 horsepower from the Colorado River to supply electric energy to California and neighboring states. The plan includes uniform river flow to curb floods and extend irrigable land from 750,000 to 3,000,000 acres with storage regulation.
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Southern California Edison Company
Colorado River
Federal Power Commission
Washington, D. C
John B. Miller
California
Utah
Arizona
Nevada
Colorado
Nugent Named to Federal Trade Commission Seat
Washington reports the president nominated Senator John F. Nugent of Idaho for the federal trade commission. The Senate confirmed the appointment promptly, marking a financial promotion for Nugent with a salary of 10,000. Upstate New York immigration inspectors faced heavy workloads as 14,000 newcomers arrived seeking admission before the weekend.
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Senate
Idaho
Washington
John F. Nugent
Federal Trade Commission
New York
Earthquake Shakes Yap Region Portents Prolonged Aftershock
A naval wireless messuage from Yap Island reports a violent earthquake shock affecting the area. The tremor lasts for several days and is felt across the vicinity of Yap in the South Risle ocean.
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Yap
Toklo
Risle Ocean
Merchant Shot by Son-in-Law in Monroe Incident
W. D. Lewis a longtime Monroe merchant and political figure was shot dead during a quarrel with his son in law Leon Mitchell a deputy sheriff. Roosevelt lands job: Franklin D. Roosevelt will take charge of Fidelity & Deposit Co of Maryland New York office January 1.
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Monroe
W. D. Lewis
Weat
Window
Leon Mitchell
Roosevelt
Job
Baltimore
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland
Speaking of Matches in the Dark Room
A fragmentary dialogue describes a map awaiting departure as a speaker asks to strike a match to see the time. The clock reportedly strikes one, with a cryptic tone suggesting a quaint or humorous moment in a dimly lit room.
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Yonker
Duet Like Father Misquoted in Odd Home Sector Exchange
A clipped exchange from Home Sector features a playful line about a baby and a vagrant typo. The remark notes “Does the baby take after his father” with a response about a bottle and a misdirected attempt to creep down a ceflac tope.
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Mre. Jones
Cavee for Congratulations and Prohibition Drawbark
Text is garbled and unreadable. no coherent facts or names emerge to summarize. Unable to extract a clear historical event or individuals for a valid record.
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Oalee
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