Dramatic Push to Expel Radicals From House Agenda
Immigration committee proposes tighter deportation rules targeting alien radicals and their affiliations. House members Blanton and Davey warn of public backlash if Congress delays action. A Senate inquiry into Martens linked propaganda against the U.S. government is set for review.
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Ohio
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Iowa
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Lusk Legislative Committee
Charles E. Smith Dead After Long Illness
Charles E. Smith died at his family home on 732 Lafayette Street after a six month illness of intestinal trouble. He served as superintendent of the Smith Egges Manufacturing Co for 49 years and was a prominent city employee. Funeral services are planned for Thursday afternoon at the Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel, conducted by Reverend A. L. Ward. He leaves two brothers, Oliver Smith and another sibling, and a sister Maybelle Jackson.
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New Haven Trains Restored Schedule by Dec 21
The New Haven Railroad announced that full restoration of service to New York New Haven and Hartford will take effect December 21. One train at 5:59 p.m. on weekdays remains saved for New Haven while two trains are restored and five more restored by the weekend.
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Mystery over value and cost of school cat expert to assess
In York a special expert will determine the worth of the school cat and its costs. The inquiry focuses on a suspect named Robert and whether his actions warrant removal from a position. An expert investigator will decide if financial losses stem from scraps at the school or mismanagement.
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Gracias
Hotel man injured by fall may be released today
A well known hotel man named Shea was found unconscious on Washington Avenue near Arch Street Monday night. He was taken to St. Vincent hospital and doctors indicated he was resting comfortably with only slight contusions and no fracture.
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Apportionment Board Transfers Funds in Ox Hall Meeting
Transfers totaling 8394 were approved at a Special Apportionment Board meeting in Ox Hall yesterday afternoon to adjust books and accounts. Funds allocated include 3856.50 for Armirties day celebrations, 42 for Recreation, 740 for Wealth, 140 for Police, and 4000 for macadam repairs.
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Liberals Enter 1920 Presidential Race
The Liberal party announces its entry into the 1920 presidential race. Theron Ferencia? Tiberala in this city is a mapcil. The announcement was made today by Wood Sophins of New York, chairman of the committee.
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Miners Wage Talk and Promotions Stir Senate Panel
Senate inquiry into coal settlement reveals proposed 31.67 percent miner pay boost and wage basis disputes. Baker explains President Wilson’s plan and crossfire over Edwards promotion as New England delegation presses for his advancement amid officer rank reassignments.
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Bolshevik Pressure Tests Estonian Peace Efforts
The report describes Bolshevik attempts to force an Estonian peace, with drafted Sten out of Siberia and American selective service men to depart. It notes negotiations at Deryat and a convoy to San Francisco near January 1, while Bolshevik assaults intensify to pressure Estonian compliance.
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Siberia
Wad
Meriden mayor race see Republican win by plurality
In Meriden the Democratic mayor candidate Hersh King was defeated by Republican Donavan by a small plurality of 501 votes. The race ended with King losing to Donovan and the Republican securing the mayorship.
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Meriden
Merin Dee
Tine Det J. Donovan
Congress Hears Sugar Price Control Bill Move to Conference
The House passed with 266 to 24 a Senate bill extending the sugar equalization board to 1929 and preserving war time powers to control prices and movements. A conference committee of the two houses will settle disputes on licensing and stock seizures as holidays approach.
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Dent Wilton
Gerard Declines Presidential Run If Wilson Seeks Third Term
James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, states he will not run for the Democratic nomination if President Wilson seeks a third term. In New York Dee. lo. Meat strike updates report that meat cutters and sausage men from L. Vandy and Springfehl Provision companies ended a nine week walkout and applied for reinsurance, with no concessions from the companies. Several hundred workers were affected.
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James We Gerard
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Sheld
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Springfehl Proviision
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Tnieo
Experts Pick Earth To Beat Allied Planets In Noon Constellation
Michigan astronomer Pret. Potta and professor claim a planetary alignment noon time will cause a planetary bump affecting Earth. Harvard and Columbia scientists dismiss the doom prophecies as hot air. Similar planetary alignments have occurred before and will recur.
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Kidnapped Babe Returns From Captor After String of Leaves
In New York a one month old baby, snatched July 70 from beside a department store, was found at Bellevue Hospital. A note pinned to the infant blamed milk prices and said the child was too much for the family. The mother notified the father, who was busy with a Christmas tree, and the baby was reunited with the family.
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Thusband
Leaks in Supreme Court Investigated Amid Publicity
Wallington December 16 officials at the Department of Justice held talks on leaks to Supreme Court decisions. Attorney general statements cited secrecy in the probe with no disciplinary action reported for those named. James D Maher denied widespread leaks, while investigations continued into the alleged disclosures.
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Uon
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Maher
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Order to sell stored foods imposed on Minneapolis plants
Commissioner Holmberg under a cold storage law to remove twenty storage plants by August 14 1918. The order affects meats fish and poultry stored since last year and aims to push a large quantity of food into the market amid an official move to curb storage.
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Bolsheviki Move Toward Peace by Indirect Route
The Soviet representative signals a plan to seek peace via indirect talks with General Denikine and Admiral Kolchak before engaging with Allied powers. William C Bullitt notes American proposals as nearly offering peace with counter revolutionists, while Roulet government rejects direct peace with Kolchak and Denikin.
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Plague Spreads in Turkish Capital as Government Closes Public Spaces
Geneva reports from Constantinople state bubonic plague is spreading rapidly in the city, with cases in the European quarter. The government has ordered the closure of schools, monasteries, restaurants, cafes, and public buildings and suspended tramways to contain the outbreak.
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Literpational Red Cross Hoe Hes
Constantinople
Justice Department Head Urges Housewives to Buy
Attorney General Palmer spoke to Illinois officials and civic leaders urging a national drive against high prices. He outlined a five point plan to mobilize fair price committees, enforce decrees, expose profiteers, and mobilize workers to spread the message. He warned that prices must fall and praised women’s leadership in cutting demand, with actions to extend price controls and require price stamping on goods.
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Legislation to Let Women Sit on New York Juries
New York December 1 Legislation is needed to enable women to sit on juries Jacob Brenner commissioner of jurors told the Brooklyn supreme court He said jury service is a hardship for workwomen and women should not be exempt from duties as men are, comparing it to military service and noting women have been excluded even in suffrage states.
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Tary Baker
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Palmer
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Wownen
Advocate of League of Nations Victorious in N C Congressional Race
In Charlotte North Carolina the special election outcome favored Clyde P. Moe over John M. Morehead for the ninth congressional district seat. Moe supported the League of Nations while Morehead opposed it, succeeding the vacancy created by I Yates Webb’s appointment to the federal judiciary.
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Wood Wood Named Republican Candidate In South Dakota Nominating
General Leonard Wood is nominated as the Republican presidential candidate for South Dakota. The state party has set March primaries with a filing deadline of January 2 for other contenders. Independent bids include Frank Lowden and James W. Gerard. Poindexter also seeks independent status. Democratic and Republican meetings favored Woodrow Wilson and General Wood for chief executive.
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Leonard Wood
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Frank
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Souths Dakota
James W. Gerard
New York
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Wood
Cold weather remains in Bridgeport with continued chill
Bridgeport will stay cold for at least two more days as a cold wave lingers. The thermometer stood at 244 degrees above zero at 1 am, with last night showing signs of further freezing.
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