Reciprocity in Oil McKellar Scheme Faces Restriction Plan
Senator McKellar introduces a bill to curb oil and oil shale access by nations that restrict American exploitation. The proposal would bar foreign ownership of petroleum lands and deposits in the United States and of securities in related companies, with retaliation for discriminatory practices.
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Ashington
United States
Senator McKellar
Democrat
Tennessee
Foreign Relations Committee
Daniels opposes Borah plan for world disarmament
Secretary Daniels said Wilson is not considering a world disarmament conference. He rejected the Borah resolution for naval cuts by Britain, Japan, and the United States, warning it would create an entente and risk a new world war.
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Ashington
Daniels
Wilson
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Four Mexicans jailed after drunken disturbance with pistols found
Four Mexicans were jailed after police halted a disturbance in a west side house. Officers Staten and Relly Poe Day found revolvers on two of the men, Louis Estrade and Louis Alivado, as they broke up the riotous gathering.
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Louis Estrade
Louis Alivado
Staten and Relly Poe
Philadelphia Sees First Women Jurors
Philadelphia reports the first women serving as jurors in a city court. Most jurors volunteered and expressed willingness to serve while several requested excuses.
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Philadelphia
Geddes Explains Note Sent to Senator
Washington January 8 Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador explains to the state department the embassy action sending a communication directly to a member of the senate. The explanation comes as officials scrutinize the incident and its diplomatic implications.
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Geddes
Ashington
State Department
Sir Auckland Greddes
Auckland Geddes
Senate
Wilson dam funding stalls House debate in 171 page bill
In Washington on January 8 the House halted after a quarter of the 171 page sundry civil bill due to debate over a 10 million dollar amendment for the Wilson dam project at Muscle Shoals Alabama. Debate limits were set to an hour and a half for Morrow. The panel approved the bill with minor changes and struck 75 thousand dollars for the Council of National Defense, leaving it unfunded after July 1. The shipping board fight largely collapsed as a provision to sell ships and halt new builds was ruled 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 Judgment
The U S Supreme Court today set aside a Texas Court of Civil Appeals award of 15000 dollars 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 held the crane had been in a similar position on prior trips and Linder must have known of its presence
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Washington
Court of Civil Appeals of Texas
William A. Linder
Southern Pacific
Supreme Court
Linder
Carney
New Mexico
Ellyson Denies Telling German to Go to Hades
Former U S Navy commander T G Ellyson, aboard the destroyer Brooks, says he refused German officers in Kiel harbor on Sept 20 to leave the port while the war continued. He recalled threats of cannonading and that he did not tell anyone to “go to her” despite reports. He was relieved of command and later transferred after informing Rear Admiral Hughes.
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New York
T. G. Ellyson
United States
Brooks
Kiel Harbor
Germany
Wilyson
Raynon
Negro Sues Dempsey Over Special Services Rendered
Jack Dempsey is named defendant in a district court suit filed by J. I. Burns alleging Burns provided special services from January 10 to March 15, 1920, and is owed 700 dollars. The case arose in Lake region court.
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Gaur Lake
Jack Dempsey
J. I. Burns
Dempsey
Burns
Harding Ends Talks With Republican Leaders on Administration
President elect Harding finished meetings with top Republican leaders in Arion Ohio. He and Senator Curtis of Kansas discussed the post session program including tariff legislation and cutting appropriations to clear the way for new policies. Daugherty joined talks on cabinet appointments as diplomacy and staffing were reviewed.
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Harding
Arion
Hlect Harding
Congress
Senator Curtis
Kansas
Curtis
Harry M. Daugherty
Fugitive Arrest Brings $50 Reward Lead to Capture
On November 19 Rogal Garcia fled Rawlins after a knife attack on a Mexican man. A $50 reward was offered for Garcia’s arrest. Last night Officer Rielly and a partner arrested a man matching Garcia’s description in Bent Street. A second Mexican, believed ex convict, was also taken into custody.
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Rogal Garcia
Rawlins
Garcia
Rielly
Staten
Bent Street
Gracia
Old Mexico
How Much Liquor Is Dose for Elephant and Camel
Chicago reports the grand jury weighs how much liquor can be prescribed for animals including an elephant camel and a dog. The case centers on Dr Bert Franklin a veterinary hospital owner arrested for issuing excessive liquor prescriptions. The defense says animals were treated. prosecutors allege owners drank the medicine.
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Chicago
Bert Franklin
Klin
Coyne
Beatty Home Burglar Reward Sparks Crime Drama Flair
Trust company president offers 1000 reward for arrest of burglars who ransacked the C S Beatty home at 2320 Capitol avenue while the Beattys attended a Mystic Shrine dance. Auto driven entry with a false key and a helper noted as a lady burglar. only wearable items taken. third theft at the residence.
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C. S
Beatty
Capitol Avenue
Masonic Temple
Mystic Shrine
Arsene Lupin
S Beatty
De Valera returns to Ireland amid peace talks push
Eamonn De Valera left the United States to return to Ireland against Dail Eireann advice while remaining in close touch with the Irish republican government. He and the acting president planned to meet England’s representatives to discuss a peace treaty as British propaganda inflamed public opinion in the United States. Dublin votes against discussing an Irish truce despite a sheriff’s plea honoring De Valera.
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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 Arrives Under Guard as Irish Dock Strike Begins
The American steamer Pontia reached Ublin from New York with armed soldiers aboard. Police replaced the troops as dock workers began unloading cargo after a strike by Irish laborers. Authorities had already searched the ship amid rumors of Eamonn De Valera's arrival.
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UBLIN
Pontia
New York
Navy Holds to Enlistments Under Wartime Quota
Washington January 3 Recruiting for the navy has been suspended temporarily. All new enlistments are prohibited and only reenlistments are authorized. The strength of 132000 men was reached several days ago as the maximum allowed by Congress under the appropriation.
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Washington
Congress
Prince of Abyssinia on Trial in Chicago
Nine Negroes led by Grover G. Redding known as the Prince of Abyssinia face murder charges in Chicago. The group is linked to a June 8 1920 riot during which an American flag was burned as part of an Abyssinian demonstration.
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Prince of
Abyssinia
Chicago
Grover GC
Redding
Nine Hundred Car Workers Return to NY Central Shops
Nine hundred car workers at the West Albany shops of the New York Central railroad, 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 and Building Fees Compared for City Quarter
City court fines last month totaled 1872 dollars, nearly matching the 1376.80 dollars in building permit fees for the final quarter of 1920. Figures were reported to the city council by City Attorney Swainson and City Engineer J A Whiting.
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Swainson
J. A. Whiting
Legal Nemesis of Clara Smith Now Out of Office
In Ardmore Oklahoma on January 3 the county attorney Russell B. Brown's term ended with the filing and approval of a bond for J H Mathers who may prosecute the murder case against Mrs Clara Smith Hamon in connection with Jake L Hamon death Republican national committee man. Judge Thomas W Champion will not appoint until after the case is set with the trial expected around March 1.
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Clara Smith
Ardmore
Okla
Russell B. Brown
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma
J. H. Mathers
Hannon
Mathers
Thomas W. Champion
Hidden Layer In Cheyenne Surrenders After Heeturn
Danato Tannucci reportedly fled Cheyenne after allegedly shooting a mine foreman at Sunrise on December 4. Platte County Sheriff Daniels issued a general alarm with John Diapole Sheriff Smalley and Chief Embury alerted. Tannucci was said to have returned to Wheatland to surrender, ending weeks of concealment near the city and county building.
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Danato Tannucci
Wheatland
Danny
Cheyenne
Daniels
Platte County
Tannucci
John Diapole
Smalley
Embery
Newspapers Suspend Publication in North Dakota League Area
The Grand Wirks American and the North Dalnty Trident, newspapers in Rand Forks North Dakota, halted publication due to inability to collect on notes issued by stock owners. John B Brown, general manager, said the company is solvent with assets exceeding liabilities. The American began Sept 20, 1918 as a daily. the Trident, a Norwegian weekly, appeared 18 months ago with a $50,000 capitalization.
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Rand Forks
North Door
Grand Wirks American
North Dalnty Trident
Lete
John B. Brown
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Sees Mild Tue Wed
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Wyoming on Tuesday and probably Wednesday. Temperatures may be a bit cooler on Tuesday.
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Wyoming
Old Time Volunteer Firemen Gather For Joint Meeting
Members from the J. T. Clark Hose, Ploneen Hook and Ladder, Durant Hose, and Alert Hose companies are invited to an 8 o'clock meeting in the city court room. The event aims to revive the old organization by setting aside a room in the county hospital for veterans to reminisce and discuss the “good old days” of firefighting.
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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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Ellyson
Hades
Hughes
Internal Revenue
D. W. Bell
H. C. Weston
H. C. Armstrong
Z. M. Smith
Oliver Kinsel
J. G. Remey
Trust Company
Navy
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