Reciprocity in Oil McKellar Scheme Proposed
Senator McKellar of Tennessee introduces a bill on reciprocal oil policy. It would bar foreign nationals from owning petroleum lands in the United States and ban securities of firms holding such properties when nations discriminate against American ownership. The measure, referred to the foreign relations committee, targets both deposits and shale resources.
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Ashington
United States
Senator McKellar
Democrat
Tennessee
Foreign Relations Committee
Daniels rejects world disarmament conference call
Secretary Daniels said Wilson is not considering a world disarmament conference. He opposed the Borah resolution for naval reductions by Britain, Japan, and the United States, warning it would resemble another alliance and invite a new entente among nations.
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Ashington
Daniels
Wilson
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Carry Jags and Guns So Its Jail for Four
Four Mexicans were jailed on drunkenness charges after police disrupted a disturbance in a west side house. Revolvers were found on two suspects Louis Estrade and Louis Alivado during the incident reported by Officers Staten and Relly Poe Day.
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Louis Estrade
Louis Alivado
Staten and Relly Poe
Philadelphia Sees First Women Jurors
In Philadelphia on January 3 women served as jurors in a court for the first time. Most jurors were willing and anxious to serve while several requested excusal.
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Philadelphia
Geddes Explains Embassy Note to Senator
Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador, explains to the state department the embassy action sending a communication directly to a member of the senate. The note outlines the rationale for contacting a senator and addresses diplomatic sensitivities in Washington.
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Ashington
State Department
Sir Auckland Greddes
Auckland Geddes
Senate
House Debates 10 Million for Wilson Dam Project
In Washington on January 8 the House halted progress on the 171 page sundry civil bill to debate an amendment providing 10 million dollars for work on the Wilson dam as part of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant project in Alabama. The chamber limited debate to one member per side and then to Morrow for an hour and a half. The bill was approved with few changes while a 75 thousand dollar appropriation for the council of national defense was struck out leaving the agency unfunded after July 1. The anticipated clash over the shipping board item did not occur as the paragraph to sell the ships and build none was deemed covered by existing law.
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Ashington
House
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Morrow
Council of National Defense
Shipping Board
Negligence of Dead Engineer Reverses Texas Damage Award
The U S Supreme Court set aside a Texas Civil Appeals ruling that awarded $15 000 for the death of William A Linder a Southern Pacific engineer killed when his locomotive struck a mail crane near Carney New Mexico The court ruled the crane position was similar on prior trips so Linder should have known of its existence
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Washington
Court of Civil Appeals of Texas
William A. Linder
Southern Pacific
Supreme Court
Linder
Carney
New Mexico
Ellyson Denies Saying Germany Told Him to Go
Former commander T. G. Ellyson, who was relieved of command of the destroyer Brooks in Kiel harbor after refusing German orders to leave, arrived in New York aboard the Cantontv. He recalled the exchange with German officers and said he did not tell them to go to hell. The incident occurred September 20. a German officer warned of container or removal, but the threat was not carried out. Ellyson reported to Rear Admiral Hughes and was reassigned.
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New York
T. G. Ellyson
United States
Brooks
Kiel Harbor
Germany
Wilyson
Raynon
Dempsey Sued Over Special Services Payment
In Gaur Lake on January 3, 1920, Jack Dempsey was named defendant in a district court suit filed by J. I. Burns alleging failure to pay $700 for special services performed between January 10 and March 15, 1920.
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Gaur Lake
Jack Dempsey
J. I. Burns
Dempsey
Burns
Harding closes talks with Republican leaders on administration issues
President elect Harding concluded discussions with top Republican leaders in Arion Ohio. He met with Senator Curtis of Kansas about the extra session agenda and budget cuts. They considered tariff legislation and a federal reserve act amendment to unify the banking system. Harry Daugherty joined to discuss cabinet appointments.
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Arion
Hlect Harding
Congress
Senator Curtis
Kansas
Curtis
Harry M. Daugherty
Harding
Fugitive Garcia Nabbed After Flight From Rawlins
On November 19 Rogal Garcia fled Rawlins after injuring a Mexican man with a knife. A $50 reward was offered for his arrest. Last night Policeman Rielly and a officer in Staten arrested a man matching Garcia's description near Bent Street. A second Mexican suspect and an ex convict were also detained. If confirmed, Garcia has traveled far to prison.
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Rogal Garcia
Rawlins
Garcia
Rielly
Staten
Bent Street
Gracia
Old Mexico
How Much Liquor for Elephant and Camel Deliberated
Chicago, Jan. 8. A federal grand jury examined the question of liquor prescriptions for animals including an elephant and a camel. The probe centers on Dr. Bert Franklin, a veterinary hospital owner charged with issuing excessive liquor scripts. Prosecutors allege animal owners drank the medicine.
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Chicago
Bert Franklin
Klin
Coyne
Trust Company President Offers Reward for Burglars
A burglary at the C. S. Beatty residence at 2320 Capitol Ave left $1,000 missing and a “lady” and two men using a false key. Mr. Beatty announces a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the criminals, marking the third time the Beatty home was robbed.
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Beatty
C. S
Capitol Avenue
Masonic Temple
Mystic Shrine
Arsene Lupin
S Beatty
De Valera Returns Amid Ireland Peace Talk Debate
Eamonn De Valera, president of the Irish republic, returns to Ireland against Dail Eireann advice to stay in America and press claims before the new administration. He had no contact with Britain and seeks talks with England to draw a peace treaty. Dublin Corporation rejects Irish truce proposals by a wide margin amid peace discourse.
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York
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Ireland
Dail Eireann
America
Harry Bolland
de Valera
Bolland
United States
England
Balland
Dublin
Dublin Corporation
McWaterly
Pontia steamer unloads after strike by Irish labor
In Ublin a strong force of soldiers stood guard as the American steamer Pontia was unloaded after dock workers refused to work while soldiers remained aboard. Police took over when unloading began and cargo would be searched on shore amid reports connected to Eamonn De Valera's arrival in Ireland.
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UBLIN
Pontia
New York
Navy Captures All Men It Can Use Under Its Appropriation
Washington January 3 The Navy suspended recruiting and barred new enlistments while permitting reenlistments only. Officials said the strength of 132000 men had been reached as the maximum allowed under Congress appropriation and no more could be taken in.
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Navy
Washington
Congress
Prince of Abyssinia on Trial in Chicago
Nine negroes led by Grover G. Redding go on trial in Chicago charged with murder in the 1920 riot in which two men were killed after an Abyssinian demonstration concluded with a burned American flag incident.
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Chicago
Grover GC
Redding
Prince of
Nine Hundred Car Workers Return to Work at West Albany
Nine hundred car workers at the West Albany shops of the New York Central railroad who were laid off December 23 returned to work today in Albany New York.
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Albany
N. Y
West Albany
New York Central Railroad
Fines Match City Building Fees in 1920 Quarter
City court fines last month totaled 1872 dollars, nearly equal to building permit fees for the final quarter of 1920 at 1376.80 dollars. City Attorney Swainson reported the fines, while City Engineer J A Whiting provided the building fee figures.
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Swainson
J. A. Whiting
Legal Nemesis of Clara Smith Out of Office
ARDMORE Okla Jan 3 The term of county attorney Russell B Brown who charged Mrs Clara Smith Hamon with murder in the Jake L Hamon death expired today with filing and approving a bond for J H Mathers It is not known who will prosecute as Mathers may certify disqualification His firm has represented the defense Judge Champion will not appoint until after the case is set for hearing The trial likely March 1
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Ardmore
Okla
Russell B. Brown
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma
J. H. Mathers
Hannon
Mathers
Thomas W. Champion
Hidden Layer in Cheyenne Lures Arrest Surrender
The tale of Danato Tannucci unfolds with a reporting that he fled Cheyenne after allegedly shooting a mine foreman at Sunrise on December 4. Platte County Sheriff Daniels issued a general alarm as Sheriff Smalley and Chief Emery joined the search for the suspect. Wheatland reports Tannucci returned there to surrender after weeks near the city and county buildings.
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Danato Tannucci
Wheatland
Danny
Cheyenne
Daniels
Platte County
Tannucci
John Diapole
Smalley
Embery
Newspapers in Came Plight Halt Publications in North Dakota
Rand Forks North Door Jan reports the Grand Wirks American and North Dalnty Trident have suspended publication due to inability to collect on notes issued by stock owners. John B. Brown, general manager, says the newspapers are solvent with assets exceeding liabilities. American began Sept 20, 1918 as a daily, incorporated for $100,000. Trident, in Norwegian, appeared 18 months ago with $50,000 capitalization.
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Rand Forks
North Door
Grand Wirks American
North Dalnty Trident
Lete
John B. Brown
Wyoming Weather Forecast Looks Steady This Week
Weather forecast for Wyoming predicts generally fair conditions Tuesday with similar outlook Wednesday. Expect slightly cooler temperatures Tuesday as conditions stay dry and mild across the state.
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Wyoming
Old Time Volunteer Firemen Mark Reunion Meeting
L members of the old volunteer fire companies are urged to attend an 8 o'clock meeting in the city courtroom tonight. The gathering aims to create space for veterans in the new county hospital building and to reminisce about the era of fire fighting. The four historic companies are J. T. Clark Hose, Ploneen Hook and Ladder, Durant Hose, and Alert Hose.
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New County Hospital
J. T. Clark Hose Company
Ploneen Hook and Ladder Company
Durant Hose Company
Alert Hose Company
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Geddes
Ellyson
Hades
Hughes
Internal Revenue
D. W. Bell
H. C. Weston
H. C. Armstrong
Z. M. Smith
Oliver Kinsel
J. G. Remey
Trust Company
Abyssinia
Clara Smith
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