Palmer Defends Arbitration and Labor Pact
Attorney General Palmer rejected miners and operators critiques of the settlement plan, saying both sides had been consulted and expected to cooperate. He noted miners returned to work under court orders while a commission would review issues, and warned against further wage increases or price rises from any secret deal or renewed strike.
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Washington
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Indianapolis
Harry A. Garfield
Frelinghuysen
Garfield
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Opposition to penny tax proposal cited in public discourse
The speaker warns that forcing obedience to the law through coercive means would be a sad day for America. He states opposition to the proposition and believes the American people share that stance against it.
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America
Miners Leader Howat Remanded on Contempt Charge
Alexander Howat president of the Kansas district United Mine Workers of America was remanded to Marion County jail after a brief court session. Judge Anderson reserved bail details for later as Howat seeks a Monday appearance. A special UMWA convention is planned in Columbus Ohio starting January 5.
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Indianapolis
Alexander Howat
Kansas
United Mine Workers of America
United States District
Anderson
Howat
Henry Warrum
Columbus
Frelinghuysen Attacks Palmer Coal Settlement Plan
Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey condemns the government coal settlement as flawed and hints at a secret deal. He forecasts possible coal price rises and criticizes Palmer's proposal as loaded dice for the public. Operators suspend a Cleveland meeting and plan to act after Christmas on policy and the Wilson commission.
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Frelinghuysen
Republican
New Jersey
Senate
Palmer
Garfield
Cleveland
Wilson
Eight Boston Firemen Up for Promotions at City Hall
Fire Commissioner Murphy will forward eight Boston Fire Department names to Mayor Peters for promotions to district chief captain and lieutenant. The list includes Captains Lally OBrien and O Lalor and five junior officers with two Charlestown men among the lieutenants. The action coincides with civil service lists and a broader Republican reservations debate unfolding at the capitol.
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John R. Murphy
Peters
City Hall
Boston
John M. Lally
Harrison Avenue
South End
Cornelius J. O’brien
Mt. Vernon
River Streets
West End
Fitzgerald M. O’lalor
Fiarvard Street
Dorchester
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Civil Service
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Murphy
George A. Carney
Fort Hill Square
Joseph P. Hanton
Ladder 13
Main Street
Charlestown
Michael D. Sullivan
Monument Street
William I. McKeever
L. Lyons
River Street
Corner Temple Street
Renewal of Secret Society War At Winchester High
Winchester High School steps up its crackdown on secret societies by ordering pupils to declare their affiliations and pledging not to join. The Intersociety Council cancels the annual prize speaking contest for four societies Phi Delta Gamma Eta Kappa Sigma Beta En Ka as the school committee bars any society activity.
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Winchester High School
Intersociety Council
Phi Delta
Sigma Beta
James H. Penaligan
Plymouth Receives Finest Concert Band Library
Frederick Phinney of Chicago donates a $12,000 band library to Plymouth to aid formation of a Plymouth Pilgrim band for next year’s Tercentenary. Winslow Phinney and William H. Thomas assist in arranging the collection as Phinney supervises the project during his Plymouth visit.
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Plymouth
America
Frederick Phinney
Chicago
Phinney
Swift & Company beef prices in Boston weekly sales
Prices realized on Swift and Company carcass beef in Boston for the week ending December 20 on shipments sold out ranged from 13 to 24.90 cents per pound, with an average of 17.73 cents per pound.
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Swift & Company
Boston
Senate Moves Faster On Peace Treaty In Congress
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts and Senator Underwood of Alabama meet to find a path to ratification with supporters from both parties. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska canvasses GOP sentiment and plans a broad conference on ratification once Congress reconvenes.
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Lodge
Massachusetts
Underwood
Alabama
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Washington
Congress
Baruch Meets Senators on Versailles Treaty Amid Debate
Bernard M. Baruch of New York, adviser to the Versailles peace commission, has met several Senators this week and discussed the treaty. Senator Hitchcock said Baruch does not speak for the President, despite their recent conference.
Murderer to Die in Electric Chair in April
Antonio Veregno of Westfield, found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Raffaele Cammerota, was sentenced in Springfield to die in the electric chair during the week of April 4 by Judge Nelson P. Brown. Mrs Cammerota, the murdered man’s wife, is serving 15 years for manslaughter arising from the case.
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Springfield
Antonio Veregno
Westfield
Raffaele Cammérota
Nelson P. Brown
Cammerota
Teregno
Tanker John D. Rockefeller Aground at Tampico
The American tanker John D. Rockefeller, 8374 tons, with a crew of 46, is aground at the Tampico jetty as high seas limit communication. A tug stands by and will proceed when weather allows after leaving Newport News December 12 for Port Lobos. The vessel belongs to Standard Oil Company of New Jersey.
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Tampico
Mex
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Newport News
Port Lobos
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Plea to Save Husband in Razor Assault Case
Mrs. Mary Di Forte, 16, made a stirring plea to save her 19 year old husband Philip in a Municipal Court domestic relations session. The act used was held for further examination after prison bureau agent William M. Robinson testified she confessed that her husband had tried to kill her.
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Mary di Forte
Philip
Bennett
William M. Robinson
Bureau of Prisons
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