Emergency tariff bill faces House vote amid farm relief clash
The House indicated passage of an emergency tariff bill with a 206 to 76 vote to take up the measure. Democrats expect opposition to the bill as Republicans seek a way out of the tariff tangle. Opponents warn it would remove foreign competition and allow price gouging, risking a veto by President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
United Press
Congress
Stone
Wilson
NASA
Casper Faces Plan to Buy Entire School Section
State School Land Board debated a proposal to sell the 600 acre remaining Section 16 to a Casper holding company to support city growth. Officials favor integrating land sale into a comprehensive city plan with parks and schools, arguing long term state revenue outweighs the 40 acre sale at low price.
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Casper
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
State School Land Board
Standard On Company
Wtite
Couper
Gasten
P Peay
Yuaterday
Law Board
Broad Jin
Wyoming
Terenta
Campers Development
Casper, Chamber of Commerce
Ways and Means Redrafts tax bill to defer penalties
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to recommit the Edmonds bill for redrafting to delay penalties for tax nonpayment. Otto H. Kahn urged revision of tax laws, arguing for continued income and war profits taxes amid calls for healthy growth and Versailles treaty concerns.
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Associated
Ress
Washington
House
Ways and A Means
Edmonts
Anl
Otto H. Kahn
New York
House Ways and Means Committee
Examination to Fill Postmaster's Place Here
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination on January 18, 1921 to fill the Casper postmaster position caused by the removal of W. W. Sproul. The salary is $3,400 per year.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Casper
W. W. Sproul
OUST JOHNSON REMAINS ADVISOR TO YANKEE OWNER
New York December 21 The elimination of Ban Johnson from baseball is urged by Col T L Huston part owner of the New Moris Wankaes who says Johnson has long been a malcontent and is opening old league scores to embarrass the new order in baseball. Peace in baseball is unlikely while Johnson wields influence.
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New York
Ban Johnsoén
Sohonae Mtign
Saubdnaoun
Fire Insurance Firms Withdraw from Mississippi Market
Associated press report notes about 138 fire insurance companies suspending operations in Mississippi amid a broader financial shakeup. The item mentions a parallel legislative move in Austria by Anne Bouchek, who authored a labor bill for women workers.
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Mississippi
Associated New York
Fraudin Anne Bouchek
National Assembly
Russian Trade To Be Revived
Washington December 21 American businessmen may trade with Russia at their own risk as fast government restrictions are lifted. The treasury department announced export of gold currency and exchange dealings would be permitted. The government will not aid trade or cover losses or confiscations. It is believed this is the proper method of dealing with the Russians.
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United Press
Washington
Russia
Treasury Department
Body of Woman Found on Long Beach Beach
A well dressed woman aged about 30 was found on a Long Beach, New York beach with a bullet wound in the right eye. The body was half buried in the sand as investigators began to probe the case. Local police described the scene as a mysterious death with no immediate identification.
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Associated Press
Long Beach
N. Y
Banker Doughty Dies in Fire at St Paul Club
United Press report places T W Doughty, banker from Armstrong Iowa, in the St Paul Athletic Club when a cigarette stub started a blaze. He was trapped in a bed room and died after efforts to revive him failed.
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United Press
ST. Paul, Minn
T. W. Doughty
Armatrong
Towa
St. Paul
Landis Denies Pardon for Sugar Theft Suspects
Judge Kene refused to sentence two men charged with stealing one hundred sacks of sugar in a case tied to interstate commerce after granting a pardon to James J. Dorney of Gilberts Hillmala. The court declared the proceedings and pardon action unclear amid fragmented notes from the Associated Press report.
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Associated Press
Jane
Kenesaw M. Landis
Coh
James J. Dorney
Gilberts Hillmala
Coroner's Jury Blames Injection Drug Death in Cheyenne
A coroner's jury in Cheyenne Wyoming found that the death of August RK Johnson Sunday afternoon was caused by an injection of the drug salvatian. The jury held Dr W K Mylar criminally liable for negligent preparation of the drug. Prosecutor Charles KE Lane said no further action would be taken until two physicians conducted an autopsy.
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the Tribune
Cheyenne
Wyo
August RK
Johnson
W. K. Mylar
Charles KE. Lane
J. H. Conway
C. Y. Beard
Inquest Hears Details Of Salvarsan Death At Office
Coroner's jury examines the death of Johnson after a salvarsan injection. Mylar and Dr Conway testify the dose differed from prior forms and he may have died from heart failure linked to treatment. Roedel and others explain the 606 to 014 reformulation and risks of the newer preparation.
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Johnson
Mylar
Riterto
A. E B. Roedel
J. H. Conway
Conway
Textile mills to cut wages in Philadelphia
The Associated Press reports in Philadelphia that about 200000 workers in the textile industry will see wage cuts ranging from 10 to 30 percent in the near future.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Moonshiners Nabbed in Southeastern District Surprise Sweep
Police report a large seizure in the Southeastern district with dozens of moonshine operations disrupted. Authorities say multiple arrests were made and liquor stills seized as part of a coordinated crackdown in the region.
Biggest Battle Yet Fought Reported in Sinn Fein Uprising
Reports from Dublin claim the largest engagement of the Sinn Fein uprising occurred at Mallinahone in Tipperary. Ten Sinn Fein were killed and around thirty wounded or captured, with British losses estimated at eight killed and many wounded. The Irish forces were reportedly routed in the mountainous district.
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United Press
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Mallinahone
Sinn
British forces burn Bailinalee village in reprisal raid
Dispatch from Tulk County Roscommon reports crown forces burned the village of Bailinalee in Longford early today. Shops and houses were destroyed, some farm buildings burned, and livestock shot as inhabitants fled the area. A schoolhouse was fortified by troops before departure. The same day the Irish home rule bill, altered by the Lords, was adopted by the Commons and awaits the royal signature.
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Associated Press
London
Proas Association
Dublin
Tulk
County Roscommon
Crown
Bailinalee
County Longford
House of Lords
House of Commons
American Consul Accused by Woman
Mrs. Annet Be Robinson of Manchester England testifies before the commission accusing American Consul Wells at Alexander of blocking her entry to the United States. She says he refused to view her passport on December 11 to stop her from testifying.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mre
Annet BE. Robinson
Manchester
England
W ‘S International League
Tolay
Ence Hte
Wells
Alandexter
America
Stockgrowers Take Exception to Tariff Bill
Denver Dec 11 The Colorado Stockgrowers association adopted a resolution expressing profound disappointment at the Ways and Means Committee for placing inconsequential duties on imports competing with farm and animal products and opposing duties on hides pelts frozen meats and similar items.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colorado Stockgrowers Association
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Embl.eu
Bootlegger Caught Plying Moonshine Trade in Alley
A raid at noon near Center street between Kumada and Kimball stores led to the arrest of Alex Kuntin a Greek. Police confiscated about five gallons of moonshine described as high strength and dangerous. The suspect was seized with liquor in his possession as he attempted to sell it locally. Authorities had observed him for days and moved in when he attempted to operate in daytime hours.
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Center
Kumada
Kimball
Polley Lynch
Alex Kuntin
Kunton
Republicans indicate no more Wilson confirmations by Congress
Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders signal opposition to further Wilson appointments after Bella Nugent's confirmation. Senator Fletcher urges an executive session to clear nominations, but Senator Curts says no session, implying Harding would fill remaining vacancies without Senate action.
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Wilson
Congress
Harding
Washington
Bella Nugent
Nugent
Fletcher
Florida
Curts
Whlp
Tilia
Plans for nation of nations in Harding peace talks
Marion December 21. Senator Milea Poindexter joined President elect Harding in consultation on a world peace plan. The conference is the fourth with Irreconcilables who opposed the Versailles league. Others may be summoned to bolster support for the plan.
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Associated Press
Marion
Senate
Milea Poindexter
Harding
Sheriff Garrett Leaves Ardmore in Hammon Case
Sheriff Book Garrett accompanied by Charles A Coakley left Ardmore for an unknown point in Texas likely near El Paso to aid in locating Clara Smith Hammon sought for the death of Jake L Mammon. Coakley and Mathers firm retained as counsel for the girl.
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United Press
Ardmore
Waiters Wage Cut In Chicago Hotel
Chicago December 21. George Keeves head waiter announced a wage reduction to zero percent for Walters in one of the largest downtown hotels. The action affects wages of staff and reflects adjustments in labor costs.
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Chicago
Walters
Langest
George Keeves
Walter
Amnesty urged on House action in Senate hearing
Senate Judiciary Committee heard advocates push for immediate amnesty for prisoners jailed for act violations. Senator France of Maryland and AFL officials headed by Samuel Gompers condemned the Espionage Act as offensive to all who understand its meaning.
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HOUSE
Associated Prema
Washington
Bongreas
Senate Judiciary Committee
Honator
France
Maryland
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gomperas
Gompera
Bank Robbers Captured After Milltown Shootout
A four-man bank robbery attempt at the First National Bank in Milltown, New Jersey, ended with gunfire and two suspects captured after a posse of 30 townspeople pursued them. The incident occurred on December 21 as part of a rising crime wave in the area.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
New Jersey
Milltown
Two Stove Fires Hit Casper in Cold Weather
In Casper, two small fires caused by overheated stoves broke out around noon. Firefighters were sent to 308 South David Street and later to the junk yard office on East A Street. Damages were minor, estimated under 16 dollars.
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South David Street
East A
Two Boys Die From Poisoning After Basketball Injury
Two youths in Pittaburgh area die from blood poisoning linked to injuries suffered in a basketball game last week. James Ryan 11 and another boy died after exposure to infection from the wound. Associated Press reports details unclear due to damaged text.
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Crane
Pittaburch
Dee
James Ryan
Tale
Alan
Plymouth tercentenary fete marks Pilgrims landing
The Plymouth celebration recalls the Mayflower voyage and the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge outlines the Pilgrims as seekers of freedom in body and mind and calls for reducing human misery.
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Otte
Mlymouth Bay
Wemouth Rock
Henry Cabot Lodge
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