Four Plans for Soldiers Bonus Cost Bill to Government
Washington hearings before the Senate Finance Committee examined the cost of four optional soldiers bonus plans. Secretary Houston estimated total cost at about 2.8 billion dollars with breakdowns for adjusted service pay, insurance, vocational training aid, and farm and home development. He noted revenue questions and argued that tax proposals were for information only. The panel adjourned without a date for more hearings.
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Houston
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Treasury
Mr. Houston
Congress
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Doctor Adams
Internal Revenue Bureau
Smoot
Rep
Utah
Revenue Bureau
Big Gris
Snow Shovels Demand Fails to Draw Workers in New York
City clears first snow of year while labor shortage bites. A call for 6000 shovelers at 5.20 per eight hours drew scant response, highlighting unemployment in New York.
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New York
Austrian rail strike looms in southern Austria over living costs
Rail workers in southern Austria threaten to strike if the government does not reduce living costs within 24 hours. The motion comes as officials face mounting economic pressure amid the holiday season, impacting regional transport amid widespread price concerns. Commodore Craven dies at Annapolis. John Eccleston Craven, 82, a retired O.S.N.A. member, passes away suddenly.
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Vienna
Austria
Dawes Likely Becomes Secretary of the Treasury
President-elect Harding plans a cabinet shuffle with Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes of Chicago named as secretary of the treasury. The list includes Henry Wallace for agriculture and Herbert Hoover as secretary of commerce, with several other posts still undecided amid confusion over候.
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Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Central Trust Company
Army
Harding
Secretary of the Treasury
Dawes
Secretary of Treasury
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Itarry
Daugherty
Ohio
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Henry Wallace
Town
Charles
Thughes
Enhu Root
New York
Alvin T. Hert
Kentucky
Jona W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Navy
Alyin 'T. Hert
Jonn W. Weeks
Herbert Hoover
California
Albert B. Fall
New Mexico
President Wilson sends war indies revival to Treasury
Washington reports Wilson has transmitted congress's war industries revival resolution to Secretary Houston for signing recommendations. Houston opposed the measure in senate, saying it benefits General Electric, International Harvester, and United States Steel more than farmers. Veto is expected, with efforts to override if vetoed.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
War Indies, Corporation
Secretary of the Treasury
Houston
Senate
General Electric
IM Internations Lharvester
United States Steel Corporation
German labor leader Legien dies in Berlin
Pec 23 Berlin reports the death of Wilhelm Legien president of the German Federation of Trade Unions and socialist member of the reichstag. A prominent political figure for years Legien helped mobilize organized labor against the Kapp uprising in a weaponless general strike seen as a decisive blow to the regime.
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Berlin
Pec
Crrstadolph Legien
German Federation of Trades Unions
Reichsiag
Jaeboreireles
Legien
Germa Federation
Kapp
Lergien
Steger Brother Named Conservator in Probate Action
Chicago dated report states Chris G. Steger president of Steger and Sone Plano Manufacturing was appointed conservator for brother George F. Steger in probate court. George F. Steger admitted his fortune dropped from 1.6 million to 0.8 million with debts of 370 thousand in one year, saying the money vanished.
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Chicago
Der
Chris G. Steger
Steger & Sone Plano Manufacturing Company
George F. Steger
John V. Steger
Pennsylvania Railroad announces further layoffs and expense cuts
The Pennsylvania Railroad president said current business conditions will necessitate further reductions in the number of employees and in working expenses and capital expenditures until the situation improves. The exact number of layoffs was not announced, but management aims to cut expenses about 10 percent.
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Philadelphia
The
Pennsylvania, Railroad Sys |Tem
Screen Star Killa Sele victim suicide in Paris
Paris December 23 reports another screen star victim of glamorous life in America. Mrs Hallye Peck formerly Alise Whatley of Louisville Kentucky died in Paris from veronal poisoning.
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Killa Sele
Paris
Hallye Peck
Alise Whatley
Loum
Cardinal Gibbons Improves After Restful Night
Cardinal Gibbons was reported to be feeling better after a comfortable night's rest in Baltimore Maryland on December 28, with officials noting continued improvement in his condition.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Bloodshed in Fiume Revolt and Zara Siege
A Turin dispatch reports Gut D Annunzio dead and a Fiume revolt suppressed with bloodshed. Italian regulars capture a Alpini company after a ruse, with 30 killed and about 100 wounded among regulars. Zara capitulates to Italian forces after a siege. D Annunzio slightly wounded but alive. Fighting near Fiume continues as regulars and navy bombard the city and destroyers are sunk in harbor actions.
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Alpini
London
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Fiume
Hometis Watch
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Lesina
Gabriele d'Annunate
Cavigna
London Times
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Flume
Venter
D'Annunzio
Andrea Doria
Wileh
Milan
Espers
Gabriele V.annunzio
Envy
Flame
Trajan
Legioenaries
Two North Dakota Banks Closed Over Depleted Funds
The First Security Bank of Carpio and the First Partners' Bank of Minot, both owned by Savings and Loan Trust of Minot, were closed due to depleted funds. General manager G A Ebbert stated the Minot and Carpio banks could unquestionably be reopened.
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G. A. Ebbert
Famous Diva to Wed Accompanist in Chicago Scene
World famous soprano Mme Galli Curel announced plans to wed pianist Tromer Samuels, longtime accompanist and cited as the “other man” in her divorce from Marquis Luigh C. Curet. The wedding, likely January 16 in Minneapolis, follows her Chicago season finale and tour with her future husband.
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Dee
Galli-Curel
Tromer Samuels
Piauo
Br. Samuels
New York
Mini Beapalis
Mme. Galll Curel
Congress Hotel
Mr. Samuels
Curea
Mer
Harding Quits Senate as Governor-Elect Davis Takes Office
Marion Ohio December 28 Senator Tae Ging resigns his United States Senate seat at once with Governor-elect Davis set to assume power January 10. Davis plans to appoint former Governor Willis and release a commission immediately per Davis statement. The President-elect reportedly wants Willis seated at the moment Davis takes office.
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Marion
Tae- Ging
United States
Ernter
Blarry L. Davia
Ohio
Six Killed in Irish Clash Near Bruff
Dublin reports crown forces approaching a dance near Bruff County Limerick were fired on and a policeman was killed. Five civilians died as forces returned fire, 138 civilians were captured. Two men firing at Tralee were shot while fleeing. they carried revolvers and dumdum bullets.
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Crown
Bruff
County Limerick
Tralee
Constantine to Go to Front Frontline move announced by Constantine
King Constantine told provincial delegations he must proceed to the Smyrna front. He receives expressions of felicitas from all parts of the counter.
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Constantine
Smyrna
Lina
Athens
Felicitas
Alliance Conference Seeks German Disbanding Decision
Paris dispatch says the Council of Ambassadors debates disbanding civilian guards and German military groups as part of Allied pressure. General Nollet and Georges Leygues held talks amid reports of a break up of German units. British French Italian premiers likely to meet in Nice in January.
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Germany
Bavaria
Prussia
Nollet
Interallied Control Commission
Berlin
Georges Leygues
Council of Ministers
Mayence
Interallied
Nice
Martens and staff to go to Russia for deportation
New York December 18 Ludwig C A K Martens the Soviet Russia envoy to the U S informed the Department of Labor that after the Moscow government orders received by cable he will surrender for deportation January 3 The Moscow advices told Martens not to appeal the deportation order signed by Secretary Wilson but to return to Russia with his entire Russian staff Cancellation of all contracts negotiated for the Russian government was ordered Martens said they forfeited 6 000 000 000
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New York
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
United States
Department of Labor
Moscow
Mortens
Wilson
Russia
Martens
Tariff Bill Sent By Senate After Heated Debate
Senate sent the tariff bill to the House finance committee after a prolonged, heated session. Democrats blocked progress with parliamentary tactics before the measure advanced. Leadership indicated hearings may follow, though opposition exists. The chamber adjourned at once.
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House
Finance Committee
Washington
Dec
Senate
Chieriday
Markets Roundup Shows Grain and Livestock Prices
Chicago markets report mixed grain values and robust livestock quotes with wheat, flour, and patent types listed for spring and hard winter wheat. Cattle and hogs show varied demand, with prime steers, cows, calves, and lambs priced for wholesale and retail trade.
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Vec
Bakera
Kansas
Timothy
sXeidler
Reese
HuGi
Eh Nigher
Ewan
ma@ito
Central Trade Market Proposal Aimed by Federal Commission
The Federal Trade Commission urges centralized markets for perishables in large cities and a federal licensing system for all traders. It calls for measures to curb hoarding, ensure timely supplies, and regulate pricing, with state and local powers deemed insufficient. The report also praises the Webb-Pomerene Act's export associations but notes flaws benefiting larger mills over U.S. producers.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commisseion
Congress
Commission
Mmu
Fed
Sonia
Dilsadla
Commissian
Muller
Greennall
Bandits Ruin Chicago Bank Raids Bring Receiver
Bandits who struck the Deexsel Commercial and Savings Bank in Chicago three times over three years forced the bank into receivership. The first holdup on December 23, 1918 yielded 5000 dollars, followed by 2250 dollars on April 24, 1919. A third attempt on June 16 of this year resulted in the death of Louis Boulliard, a 48 year old depositor who understood the robbers. The raiders failed to obtain any money in the end.
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Chicago
Deexsel Commercial and Savings Bank
Louis Boulliard
Belgium Renounces Right to Confiscate German Property
Brussels dispatch says Belgium will renounce its rights to confiscate German property in Belgium under paragraph 18 of the Versailles treaty, following Britain’s October move in the United Kingdom. Belgium plans to announce the decision after consulting with allies, citing commercial reasons.
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Faris
Belgium
Brussely
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Plane crash injures pilot at Omaha airfield
Pilot Harry Bunting was injured when his plane crashed during a landing attempt at the local airfield in Omaha Nebraska. He was en route from Cheyenne Wyoming and sustained injuries described as crippling.
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Neh
Harry Bunting
Followtz & Crip
Cheyenne
Wyo
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