Result of Fight 0: Palmer Sees Price Drops Ahead
Attorney General Palmer asserts cost of living can fall if producers and consumers cut extravagance and hoarding ends. He notes Lever Act amendments allow action since Oct 22, with 13 prosecutions in 16 states. Grand juries to hear indictments. aim to curb profiteering and require jail terms where possible. Public cooperation urged among business groups to halt price rises and reduce living costs.
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Senate chiefs push step toward ratification of peace treaty
Senate leaders from both parties meet during holiday recess to press for a compromise on reservations for the peace treaty. Senator Lodge and Senator Underwood discussed possible paths to common ground with Senator Hitchock canvassing sentiment as Congress prepares a reconvening and lawmakers forecast likely ratification before late January.
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Mystery masks murders of six sparked intense inquiry
Weld county suspect Alex Miller the mute farm hand was questioned in Denver after sheriff Frank M. Hall arrived to pursue motives in the killings of Adam Shank Elizabeth and four children near Gilcrest. Interpreters aided the interrogation as Miller seeks to prove an alibi for the 48 hours before his arrest.
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Egg boycott lowers Chicago egg prices in three days
Chicago reports a housewives boycott on high egg prices has driven prices down about 12 cents a dozen in three days. Merchants say market demand collapsed as price declines continued, leaving an undetermined market situation.
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American Sailors Held in Mazatlan Over Street Incident
report from Mazatlan indicates two American sailors arrested November 12 are held on unspecified pretexts. The US government instructs Charge Summerlin of Mexicali to press the Carranza government. Dispatches say bandits captured and held Frederick Hugo near Matamoros for ransom. Hugo reportedly freed after a $4,500 payment pledge within 12 days.
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Howat Held in Jail Over Coal Strike Contempt Charge
Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas district No 1 of the United Mine Workers, is jailed in Indianapolis on contempt of court charges for alleged violation of a federal injunction during the coal miners strike. Bond set at 10000. courtroom action ongoing as Judge A B Anderson considers bond terms.
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Five Shank family slain. suspect held in Denver
In Greeley Colorado a farmer Adam Shank his wife Elizabeth and their four children were shot to death at their Lincoln highway farm. Officials expect Alex Miller a deaf mute longtime suspect to be brought from Denver for questioning as deputies comb the scene for clues and potential motive. Numerous Christmas gifts were found hidden about the house.
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Senator Felinghuysen criticizes coal settlement plan
Washington reports Senator Felighuysen of New Jersey questions a secret deal in government coal strike negotiations. He labels Palmer's plan as loaded dice for the public and notes operators may shift policy after Christmas in talks with the Wilson commission.
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Widow to divide estate of slain husband in New York
Mire. Margaret LeBaudy who killed her husband Jacques LeBaudy consented to divide his estate with his sister Countess Maria Teresa Geanne LeBaudy de Sele of Paris. Under court filed agreement Mrs LeBaudy and her daughter Jackquelline will receive half the estate while the other half passes to Mirevy to resign as administratrix in favor of two administrators.
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Gabrielle D An Punao Abandons Fiume Command
A Rome dispatch reports poet soldier Gabrielle D An Punao has abandoned command at Fiume and is now on the high seas aboard a vessel heading to unspecified destinations. The report places the event in the context of the Italian coastal crisis.
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Baby born to Princess Pat and Commander Ramsey in London
Lady Ramsey formerly Princess Patricia of Gonnaught gave birth to a son yesterday in London. Princess Patroia wed Commander Alexander Robert Maule Ramsey of the Royal Navy in February this year.
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Lloyd George Defies Irish Separationists in Policy Declaration
London December 22. Premier Lloyd George outlined a government proposal for Ireland in the House of Commons. He declared real Britain cannot accept separation and urged Britain to take the initiative, saying the land that was once a military power will not be seen as weak.
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