Geddes Recalled for Conference with Lloyd George
Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador to the United States recalled to London to confer with Premier Lloyd George and Lord Curzon sails from New York for England aboard the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Lady Geddes stays in Washington with the children as talks on naval policy and other treaty issues loom.
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London
Lloyd George
Earl Curzon
Sir Auck
Geddes
New York
England
H. V. Tennant
Sir Auckland
Foreign Office
Panama Canal
Wilson
Republican Party
Harding
Canada
America
Lord Chalmers
Treasury Department
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
Great Britain
David Lloyd George
Earl Carson
Austin Rice Dies from Wagon Accident After Prisoner Son Linked to Murder
Austin Rice, once a famed pugilist spanning two decades, died in New London after injuries from yesterday's wagon accident. He was long a local farmer. His son, jailed in Washington, faces murder charges against Inspector Henry.
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Austin Rice
New London
Conn
Washington
Henry
Priority Orders Suspended by ICC
Washington on January 15 the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended priority orders giving preference to navy coal in transit from mines to naval bases. The commission said the necessity for priority handling no longer exists.
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Washington
Naval Bases
Interstate Commerce Commission
Survey of Unemployment National Probe Begins
The American Legion announced today it had begun a national survey of unemployment as part of its effort to study economic relief and joblessness across the United States. Officials emphasized the project aims to gather data from diverse regions to shape policy discussions.
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New York
American Legion
Unem
Legion to curb war veteran job migration nationwide
Employment bureaus across the country will share information to prevent useless migration by ex service men and women and to place veterans in work. The aim is to keep veterans from moving from small towns to cities, according to legion officers.
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Legion
California to Play in East In October Game Set
Luther Nichols California graduate manager telegraphed Yale Harvard and Princeton asking to play away in the east on October 22. The first team to reply favorably would be accepted.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Luther Nichols
Nichols
Briand Forms Cabinet in France After Leygues Resignation
Aristide Briand former premier agreed to attempt cabinet formation in Paris as successor to the Leygues ministry which resigned on Wednesday. The move follows a government leadership vacuum and aims to stabilize French politics.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Leygues
Seaman Landing Granted to Cork Lord Mayor O Callaghan
Washington reports Secretary of Labor Wilson granted Lord Mayor O Callaghan of Cork permission to land as a seaman despite a state department deportation order. The decision allows him to reship on a vessel bound abroad while awaiting further action and testifying before an Irish conditions commission.
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State Department
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
O'Callaghan
Cork
Newport News
Secretary of” State
United States
Davis
Department of Labor
Judge Lawless
Labor
State Departments
Immigration Board
Norfolk
Charter draft set for public study and legislative push
The charter drafting committee finalized a preliminary draft of a city charter with progressive features including a city manager system, recall provisions, public votes on ordinances and franchises, and planned divisions for representation. Aiming for wide citizen copies, the bill heads to the state legislature with support from Judge J. M. Sanders and F. Geo. F. Daugherty and endorsements from local civic groups.
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Committee of One Hundred
Daily Telegraph
Matz
Mann
J. M. Sanders
Senate
F. Geo. F. Daugherty
House of Delegates
Repeal Push Aims to Replace Prohibition Laws
Charleston W Va January 15 Leaders in the legislature plan to introduce a bill at the preliminary session to repeal all present prohibition statutes and substitute the Volstead act. Proponents say enforcement would be simplified and costs lowered, noting federal law is strongest where it governs prohibition.
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Charleston
W. Va
Henry C. Williamson
Tyler County
Seven Amendments Added to Fordney Tariff Measure
The Senate Finance Committee approved the Fordney emergency tariff bill with seven new amendments, bringing total amendments to ten. The changes expand coverage to most farm products, leave major rate provisions intact, and were adopted despite opposition from bill supporters. no record vote was taken.
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Senate Finance Committee
Washington
House
Senate
Nugent
Idaho
Jones
New Mexico
House Moves to Authorize World Disarmament Convention
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to authorize President Wilson to invite nations to send delegates to an international disarmament convention. Democrats warned the move could embarrass the president and urged waiting for President-elect Harding. Republicans plan to expedite the measure, with no Senate action indicated.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Wilson
Harding
Porter
Brooks
Illinois
House
Senate
Borah
Idaho
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Walsh
Montana
Power House Fire At Williamson Fuel Plant Sparks Striker Tensions
Williamson West Virginia January 15 unidentified shooters fired on the Williamson Fuel Company power plant within the city limits shattering windows and risking workers no injuries reported military officers say pistols were used at twenty five yards a guard of soldiers was restored to duty after being withdrawn authorities note this local incident follows the Mingo coal strike and reflects striker opposition to withdrawal of federal troops from the Tug river district reports from Sprigg and Matewan indicate growing sentiment against troop withdrawal and petitions circulate to protest the action.
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Williamson
W. Va
Williamson Fuel Company
Mingo
Sprigg
Matewan
Tug River
Camp Sherman
Pluteburg Coal Operators Association
Alabama
United Mine Workers
David Robb
International Union
Briand ministry forecast names key ministers
Paris on January 15 reports a forecast for the new Briand ministry. M. Bonnevay of the National bloc is tipped for justice, Louis Barthou for war, Paul Doumer for navy, Louis Loucheur for finance, with Charles Dumont also named.
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Briand
M. Bonnevay
National Bloc
Louis Barthou
Paul Doumer
Louis Loucheuy
Charles Dumont
Loan to Railroad Approved in Washington
A loan of 622,800 dollars to the Western Maryland Railroad Company was approved today by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Funds will be used for betterment of way structures.
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Washington
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Glarkoburg Bill Set for Monday Introduction
Charleston West Virginia January 15 The bill to move the state capital from Charleston to Clarksburg will be introduced in the legislature Monday. Senator Harvey W Hatner leads the Clarksburg delegation presenting the claim to both houses.
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Charleston
W. Va
Markeburg
Harvey W. Hatner
Clarksburg
Harmer
Senate
Luther Haymond
William G. Stathers
Howard Post
Arthur Parsons
Senators Favor Moving Capitol Toward Northern Seat in Larks
From conversations with lawmakers and influential figures, sentiment favors relocating the capital to a more central location. Upon arrival, many senators and delegates spoke out for moving the seat of government further north, with a strong local backing in Larks.
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Inlarksa
Richmond Police Foiled Bootleg Plot After Loss of Evidence
In Richmond on January 15 a plan to nab an alleged bootlegger failed when Mrs Mollie Richardson swallowed evidence a marked five dollar bill used to buy liquor. The three officers posted a spotter with the bill and later reported the money disappeared.
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Richmond
Mollie Richardson
West Virginia legislature to name chairmen amid calm start
Charleston officials report no expected floor fights as WV lawmakers resume sessions after a Friday break. Leaders under consideration include McClaren, Stewart, Hunter, Hill for key Senate posts and Strother, MacClintic, Sanders for House chairs.
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W. Va
West Virginia
James W. McClaren
Welch
Molear B. Stewart
Morgantown
C. H. Hunter
Moundsville
T. P. Hill
Middlebourne
James A. Strother
George W. MacClintic
F. O. Sanders
Huntington
G. W. McCauley
Moorefield
J. 8. Zimmerman
Hampshire
House
Judiciary Committee
Edwin M. Keatley
Gohen C. Arnold
Senate
State Federation of Labor and Labor
B. Montgomery
Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
Maryland
Ohio
Cost of living declines 5.6 percent July to November
The National Industrial Conference Board reports a 5.6 percent drop in living costs from July to November, driven by large price cuts in food and clothing. Despite declines, overall costs remain above 1914 prewar levels, with notable increases in coal gas and rents in several cities.
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Lowell
Springfield
Mass
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N. J
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Jersey City
Camden
Paterson
Bayonne
Elizabeth
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N. Y
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Fort Worth
Ind
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Calif
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Wash
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Portland
Ore
Old Days Recalled By Representative-Elect Robertson
Miss Alice Robertson of Oklahoma recalled the good old days at the capitol telling reporters prohibition was different now. She said her great-grandfather was ordained for the ministry and a large crowd gathered for the ceremony prompting him to open three barrels of whiskey.
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Washington
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Capitol
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