Convention in Washington Sees Party Leaders Debating Candidates
December 9 reports the 1970 party convention in Washington where state chairs and leaders discuss presidential possibilities. Generals Wooland and Lowden, plus boosters for Watson and Harding, move to influence slates as discussions span the week.
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Tom
Althoust
Leonard Wooland
Frank W. Lowden
Milneis
Washington
James F. Watson
Indiana
Warren O. Harding
Ohio
White Lights I Mexico City After Nightfall
Mexico City with about four million residents shuts down after 7 pm as doors close and steel curtains seal fronts. Avenida Francisco Madero is dim, with after midnight theater crowds as the sole sign of life. Only two cafes on Saturdays offer dancing and drinks for expatriates while all-night eateries are scarce.
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Menigo City
Dec. c
Mexico City
Avenida Francisco Madero
United States
Owners Should Lock Cars on Dark Nights
Chief of Police C F Emberg warns that streets are dark when lights are out and thieves are active. He urges car owners to lock vehicles now to prevent easy thefts and protect property.
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C.F. Emberg
Graduate Musician Seeks Career Breakthrough
Fragmentary classified snippet shows a graduate musician seeking opportunities. Mentions auto school and a December schedule with Wed and Fri terms. Text is severely garbled, containing unclear names and stray symbols.
Mexican Supreme Court Takes Jurisdiction In Jenkins Case
Washington reports the Mexican Supreme Court has assumed jurisdiction over American Consular Agent William C. Jenkins. The transfer from Puebla courts followed Jenkins’ false-evidence charge tied to a kidnapping and ransom case. Jenkins was released on bond and has arrived in Mexico City to confer with U.S. officials as investigations continue.
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Washington
Mexican Supreme Court
Hiw
William C. Jenkins
State Department
Mexico City
Puebla
Jenkins
United States
Supreme Court of Puebla
Khinar’ Ag
Executive Department
Federal Supreme Court
Mexico
Supreme Court
J. Saleer Hansen
Summerlin
Department
Hansen
Ate Foreign Relations
Senate Committee
Wasington
Rora
Fall of
New Mexico
J.T. Oliver
Wilson
Carranza
Emily Powell survives after fatal shooting of daughter
Denver reports that Emily Lippincott Powell, who killed her 10 year old daughter Jacqueline while she slept and then shot herself, will recover after surgery.
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Denver
Des
Emily Lippincott Powell
Jacquelin
Suffering in Central West Shivers Under Severe Cold Spell
Central West states from western Kansas to the Oklahoma Panhandle endure the coldest spell of the winter. Temperatures ranged from 20 degrees below in northwestern Kansas to a few degrees above in the Oklahoma Panhandle as roads became impassable and coal shortages forced hardship. Missouri and northern Texas also report frigid conditions with a predicted low near 10 degrees.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Weather Bureau
Panhandle
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
West Gulf States
Central
Plavia
Wigconsin
Northwest
Minnesota
Fordney Bill Passes House
Washington December 9 The Fordney bill to prevent foreign manufacturers from undermining U S tariffs cleared the House without a record vote and now heads to the Senate for consideration. The measure aims to protect American industry by tightening tariff protections and raising import barriers.
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Washington
House
New Government to Fight Red Russia Declared
Bolsheviks will be fought as the new government emphasizes decisive action against internal and external communist influence. Strong statements from state leaders promise firm policy and clear results.
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Red
Russia
Striking radicals fail referendum push over settlement plan
Late tonight the radicals moved to shift strike settlement decisions from the general committee to the local organization for a referendum vote. The motion was voted down, signaling strength for Lewis Green supporters and suggesting acceptance of the president's plan at the final vote.
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General Committee
Lewis Green
United Mine Workers meet in Indianapolis over Wilson plan
In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers general committee considers President Wilson’s 14 percent wage increase settlement proposal as a strike endgame. John L. Lewis notes no statement while a 9:30 a.m. reconvened session is planned and legal actions against 84 officials are postponed.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of
John L. Lewis
Wilson
Lewis
International and
Tiwan
Cleveland
Palmer
General Committee
Anderson
Tait
Ies Vist
La Follette Fights Return of Railroads
Senate critics press new attack on the Cummins railroad bill as the measure returns to the committee of the Whole with hopes for action before private ownership resumes. The hearing aims to address conditions and private ownership under federal control.
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la Follette
Return of
Washington
Senate
Leasing Bill Conferees Meet Today
A conference of negotiators from the Senate and House gathers to finalize terms on a leasing bill. The talks focus on key provisions and expected votes, signaling potential action in the coming session.
Futures dominate British auto market at London show
At the London auto show buyers spend on futures, paying for options on chassis and priority delivery. Prospects for delivery stretch into next year as Americans report strong orders while many buyers seek non negotiable contracts. Dealers tout conveniences and self starters amid a shift in luxury car demand.
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London
England
Railroad curtailment greatest in nations history
Washington reports the railroad administration orders have vastly reduced passenger service across the nation. About 200000 train miles will be cut daily by week’s end to save fuel amid dwindling coal reserves. Officials seek to minimize public disruption during the holiday season.
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Washington
Dec
Railroad Administration
Naval expansion urged to secure coast line and merchant marine
The general board recommends increasing American sea power to be second to none, to protect coast lines and the expanding merchant marine against any world power. The war showed the need for a stronger navy and greater maritime strength.
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Department
General Board
Posses Owerful
Mystery Hovers Over October 2016 Tabor Family Affair
A Tabor family member allegedly attached Maude Faith Tabor’s name to a $2,000 mortgage on two lots in Bitely’s addition to Lawton, while in Goshen Indiana Virgil G C is detained by authorities as they seek to untangle the case. The Oct 14, 2016 act involved Mrs Sarah Tabor and Maude Faith Tabor, with relations to Mildred A Dual of Three Rivers Michigan.
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Tabor Faily
Maude Faith Tabor
Sarah Tabor
Marsde
Bitely
Lawton
Virgo Naa
Lost Idaho Gold Mine Rediscovered by Jengon Brothers
Spokane reports the long sought lost gold mine in Idaho’s upper Salmon River district has been located by two Lewiston, Idaho prospectors, the Reff brothers, after a map drawn by Hughes years earlier. The vein runs on a tributary canyon of Hamne Creek with a four to six foot wide ledge and a quartz streak visible gold.
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Spokane
Wash
Upper
Salmon River
Idaho
Hughes
Swan
Waylird
C. Hoff
Reff
Roff
Lewiston
Ensen Brothers
Hamey Creek
Salmon Hiver
Moonshining Remains a Major Problem in Hawaii Territory
The annual report of Governor C. J. McCarthy shows continued prosperity in Muwali and outlines trade figures with exports valued at 85,343,648 dollars and imports at 10,022,024 dollars, a year‑over‑year decrease. The report notes decreased crime due to prohibition enforcement but warns of still widespread illicit belt liquor production and federal efforts to stamp it out.
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Washington
Goveror C. J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Inclu Mercantile
Record Cold Surge Dampens City Weather
December cold snap shatters records with the thermometer dipping below zero and 34 below in Lander and Julesburg. Winds reached 50 mph as 8 inches of snow fell in several counties, yet by evening mild temperatures and 4 inches of unmelted snow persisted. Total precipitation for the year exceeds normal by about 30 inches, highlighting an unusually dry prior summer.
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Cheyenne
Lander
Julesburg
Colo
Laramie
Converse
Niobrara
Natrona
Miners Return to Work After Threat of Eviction
Morgan reports miners at Heona back to work under protest after threats of drastic action if they did not retu r n. District officials prepared to receive word from headquarters that the strike ends and workers should resume duties at once.
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War
Department of Justice
Morgan
Heona
Sd Con Siokwena
Elk Feeding Aid Sought From Federal Funds
Officials urge immediate federal assistance to feed elk during harsh conditions. Ogden reports state and forestry agencies warn that without rapid funding, the elk herd faces continued heavy losses and potential collapse.
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Ogden
Titah
Doo
Eante Pi
Stock Growers Bank Calendars Are Ready
Bank invites patrons to apply for gratis calendars for the year featuring a picture of the bank on the back and a statement about interest, with distribution to those who request one.
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Pereneus National
Ty Comets
Weather note unclear regional forecast
Fragmentary OCR text mentions snow and delivery timing but contains many garbled words making specifics unavailable. No clear location or date is present to identify entities or a concrete forecast.
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