Japanese Governor Promises Reforms in Korea
Seoul October 30 Baron Saito the Governor General of Korea issued a proclamation promising reforms in Japanese administration and local self government when opportunity allows He pledges fairer treatment of Koreans expansion of people s facilities and elimination of unnecessary formalities He warns against against undermining public peace and promises strict action against offenders
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Seoul
Korea
Baron Saito
Koren
Bailey Says Wilson Prohibition Veto Is Quite Unanswerable
Former Senator Bailey declares President Wilson's veto of wartime prohibition unanswerable. He argues the wartime measure was a pretext, enacted after the armistice, to achieve aims beyond war needs, and questions its constitutional basis despite Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Washington
Washington Post
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Postage Sales Rise For October Over Last Year
Post master W. D. Lawrence reports October postage sales near $2500, up from $2300 a year ago. The shift from a 3-cent rate to a 2-cent first class rate boosts local receipts by about $800 monthly, with the treasury taking roughly 17 percent of October’s take. Lawrence notes temporary crop downturns, but expects a strong last quarter in 1919.
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W. D. Lawrence
Post Office Department
Treasury Department
Treasury
Lawrence
Elimination of Credit May Cut Living Costs in Calumet
In Calumet Michigan two large merchants testified that ending credit and delivery charges could lower living costs by about fifteen percent. They urged a cash carry your own system as the remedy, with testimony to be sent to Attorney General Broesback and push for related legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Mich
Lucas
Houghton County
Broesback
Michigan
Education Defined by Thwing At Western Reserve University
Dr Charles F Thwing president of Western Reserve University defines education as the enlargement and enrichment of the mind while training hones its edge. He warns against confusing the two saying many confuse education with training and vice versa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve University
Thwing
DOJ to Announce New Arrests Under Food Fuel Laws
The Department of Justice expects a wave of arrests across several states for violations of food and fuel control laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
War Powers and Prohibition: A Just Question of Necessity
A historical excerpt argues the wartime prohibition act lacked power once the victory was won. It warns prohibitionists about private property rights and the risk of undermining owners’ lawful investments in liquor, urging respect for property even amid national policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Red Cross Roll Call Starts in Brazos County Sunday
Active campaigning for the third Red Cross roll call begins Sunday in Brazos County. A house to house enrollment will reach every resident, with local directors for each community and an intensified push to enlist Bohemians, Italians and the colored population. A county wide program includes training in first aid and safety, plus an advertising drive with the Daily Eagle and public displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Brazos County
Chas. B. Hudson
Roll Cal
College Station
J. C. Nagle
Steep Hollow
I. M
T. W. Beard
Blanton
R. C. Ruda
Goodson
Willie Goodson
A. E. Thompson
Julia Parezik
Red Cross Auxiliary
Great Red Cross
Daily Eagle
Baggage of A. E. F. Members Found at Hoboken Docks
At Hoboken New Jersey the government docks hold 150000 pieces of lost baggage including 20000 trunk lockers 15000 bed rolls 5000 suitcases and 110000 barrack bags. Much is marked with names only and forwarding to owners is hindered by incomplete addresses. The Red Cross Home Service in the First National Bank building will assist soldiers seeking their baggage with applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
N .J
Home Service Section
American Red Cross
First National Bank
Telephone 606
DeWitt Camp Elects Delegates to Waco Convention
Yorktown notes DeWitt camp No. 106 W. O. W. elected two delegates to the Waco convention on Monday evening October 30. They protested against the enforcement of the new rates effective in 1920. Delegates named Mayor F. W. Heinrich and George Wanier.
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Yorktown
DeWitt Camp No
Waco
F. W. Heinrich
George Wanier
Governor Robertson Ends Oklahoma Mining Conference
Governor J B A Robertson adjourned a conference in McAlester after miners and operators agreed to abide by a November 1 strike. He asserted the coal mines of Oklahoma will be operated and declared he meant it as the meeting closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma
Robertson
Busy court session ends with cleaned docket
After a busy September term the district court adjourned sine die with few civil cases active and several judgments. Judge Davis praised jurymen for efficiency while minimizing delays and allowing quick return to work. Criminal docket included multiple convictions and fines. seventy four divorce trials were heard with desertion cited as main cause.
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District Court
W. C. Davis
Mary E. Mike
Fanny Mike
Annie Stepleton
Tony Woodyard
Allen Smith
Sam Stewart
Myers Hardware Co
Jno
Wilkerson Et al
DeKalb Tie and Lumber Co
J. W. Barton
C. A. Buchanan
H. & T. C. Railroad Company
S. C. Richardson
Henry Moehlman
Flaxman Dry Goods and Nation Co
L. D. Palermo
G. S. Parker
Albert Worley
Ss. M. Barr
Wm. Eco
Henry Machiman
F. W. Kazmeier
Lawrence Cato
I. & G. N. Railroad Company
Dennis C. Cahill Et al
J. J
Lizzie Kehlembrink
Fritz Brockman
Annie Roffino
John Cotropia
Sam Palermo
Charley Palermo
Mary Holland
Fula M. Smith
David McMinn
Next Friend
Nettie Dampier
Mary Saladiner
Julia Seasta
State of Texas
Will Porter
State
Alberry Harris
Johnny Cook
Richard Harris
W. L. Wyatt
Fred Crawford
John Griffin
Ed. Jacoby
G. H. McMahon
Leslie Gamble
State Penitentiary
Will White
Germans Anxious to Leave Germany for Any Country
Berlin report on October 30 notes a surge at the National Emigration bureau as Germans seek to leave. Most desire America, with industrial workers unable to find work at home. Possible destinations include Argentina Brazil Paraguay and Patagonia while North America is barred and Mexico is undesired.
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Berlin
National Emigration Bureau
Germany
America
Argentine
Brazil
Paraguay
Patagonia
North America
Mexico
Five Take Tests as Census Enumerators for 1920
Five young men sat for census enumerator exams at the post office building. Miss Dorothy Smith of Hillsboro acted as special examiner from the supervisor’s office. About fifteen candidates are seeking positions with additional tests due this afternoon at 2. Names present included J. C. Cloud, A. K. Brown, T. C. Nunn Jr, Noah Cole, and John M. Moore.
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Dorothy Smith
Hillsboro
Supervisor of
Smith
J. C. Cloud
A. K. Brown
Bryan
T. C. Nunn, Jr
Noah Cole
John M. Moore
Tabor
Mrs. Joe Hanus Dead At 53
Mrs. Joe Hanus aged 53 died at 3 p m Wednesday at her home along the Smetana road. A funeral service will be held at 2 p m today by Rev J B Gleissner at the residence, after which the body will be taken to Houston for burial. She left her husband and several children from a former marriage in Houston. she belonged to the Catholic church.
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Joe Hanus
Smetana Road
J. B. Gleissner
Houston
Confederate of Kun Arrested As Result of Theft of Jewels
Budapest police have arrested Leander Battik an American citizen and associate of Bela Kun in connection with theft of Hungarian royal jewels valued at a million marks. He allegedly said Kun commissioned him to sell the jewels in the United States and take gold as payment. Most jewels including a priceless crown have been recovered.
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Geneva
Budapest
Leander Battik
Bela Kun
Hungary
Prague
Battik
Kun
United States
Texas Court Dockets Two-Year Sentences In 1920 Felony Trials
The State of Texas cases include Ernest Nero convicted of felony theft with a two year penitentiary sentence and suspended sentence. James Fells charged with assault with intent to murder received two years in prison with suspended sentence. Andrew Johnson rape charge dismissed due to marriage. E A Reaume swindling convicted with two years confinement. Misdemeanor cases noted. new trial motions in Reaume and Bar-Eco denied. Jury commissioners appointed to draw juries for February 1920 term.
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State of Texas
Ernest Nero
Jas. Fells
Andrew Johnson
E. A. Reaume
State Penitentiary
Reaume
W. H. Cole
J. D. Battle
Morgan
Seven Brazos County Schools Reach State Aid Threshold
Seven Brazos County schools have qualified for state aid pending conditions including ventilation lighting and a small library. Kurten Rock Prairie Shiloh Edge Reliance Tabor Bowman Wellborn meet rules while Millican High School stays eligible under Smith Hughes. Powers urges more districts to prepare for next year.
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Brazos County
W. L. Powers
State Department of Education
Kurten
Rock Prairie-Shiloh Consolidated
Edge
Reliance
Tabor
Bowman
Wellborn
Millican High School
Smith- Hughes
Delta County
Alleged graft in army payrolls linked to contractors
FE E Heald former payroll auditor testified before a congressional subcommittee investigating Camp Sherman Chillicothe graft charges. Heald said government payrolls were padded and army officers in the quartermasters' construction corps were given liquor and valuable presents by contractors D W McGrath Son of Columbus.
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Columbus
FE. E. Heald
D. W. McGrath & Son
Congressional
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Government and Measure to Handle 01 5 Coal Supplies
Washington bills set to act as half a million soft coal miners strike nears Saturday. After patience failed, government agencies prepare to protect the public and nonstriking miners, revive price controls, and curb profiteering as coal prices may drop.
Cabinet Plans to Meet Coal Strike Fallout in Washington
Washington on October 30 President Wilson convened a special cabinet session to finalize steps for the upcoming miners strike. Secretary Lansing said the fuel administration may be revived though Dr Harry Garfield argued wartime powers lie with the railroad administration. An executive order restoring coal price controls was prepared, with curtailment of coal use by industries possible.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Fuel Administration
Harry Garfield
Railroad Administration
Garfield
Congress
Lane
War Industries Board
White House
Hines
Palmer
Confiscation of Coal in Transit Ordered nationwide
The railroad administration ordered confiscation of all coal in transit to secure a reserve for rail operation. Exemptions will be made for coal destined to specific consignees per the priority list set by the fuel administration.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
The
Fuel Administration
Beaumont City Council Raises Firemen Pay
Beaumont October 80 The city council increased firemen pay with none earning less than 100 dollars. The raise averages about 15 dollars monthly. The council acted quickly in about five minutes despite long prior debate.
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Beaumont
Texas Auto Registrations Reach 314 892 Since New Year
Austin, October 30. Weekly registrations push Texas motor vehicle totals to 314,892 since January 1. If current pace persists, year end totals could range from 225,000 to 300,000. Transfers since January 1 include 54,207 chauffeurs 23,614 motorcycles 3,701 dealers 3,074.
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Austin
Texas
Unions Stand By Contract Endorsement In Steel Strike
In Youngstown on October 30 the National strike committee at Pittsburg endorsed the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Tin Workers position that prestrike contracts must be kept inviolate and all union men ordered to return to work amid the steel plant dispute.
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Youngstown
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Ien
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Supreme Court of the United States
Boogssebu
Confederate OF Kun
U.S
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
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