Cincinnati City Faces Bid to Sell Southern Railroad
City Council plans a resolution to study selling the Cincinnati Southern Railroad to fund improvements. Mayor Galvin opposes the move, arguing the railroad is a valuable asset and unlikely to fetch $50 million, while Kellogg touts potential city benefits and debt relief.
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Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Edwin E. Kellogg
Fred Schneller
Galvin
Kellogg
Cincinnati
Deaglasba
Piaton
Southern Railroad
Foluw
Cincinnati Southern
Kentucky
Tennessee
Weiera
Cinecinnaca Southern Railroad
Ciy
City of
Thac
William Cooper
Procter R
Cncinnati Southern
Gellvin
Cincinnati Southern ‘Railroad
Government hastens deportation of foreign radicals
New York report says federal agents and police, armed with over 300 warrants, raid radical centers. Dozens of suspects captured in New Jersey are shipped to Ellis Island for deportation while ships like Kilpatrick, America, and President Grant are readied for Soviet Ark style voyages. Authorities seize weapons and propaganda as investigation ties radicals to Ludwig C. A. K. Martens.
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Washington
Federal
Goficlusive
Eve Serenity
Be Be Sen Saadenty
Neice
Mississippi River
Communist-Labor Party
America
Garvar
Ill
Anderson
Ind
San Francisco
Wilkesbarre
New York
New Jersey
Ellis Island
Buford
Russia
Kilpatrick
Navy
Brooklyn
Federal Building
President Grant
Newark
Elizabeth
N. J
Department of Justice
Communist Labor Party
Lenine
Trotzky
Liebknecht
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Retail coal dealers urge federal probe into profits
The Chicago Coal Merchants Association of 300 retailers, supplying 90 percent of area coal, telegrammed President Wilson noting low gross margins since June 1918. They demand a federal inquiry into retail prices as Palmer and Hines allegedly refuse to consider their complaints.
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Chicago
Chicago Coal’ Merchants’Association
Wilson
Palmer
Hines
New York Death Rate Down to Record Low
Health Commissioner Copeland announced Greater New York had its lowest death rate since the department’s founding at 12.39 per 1000 in 1919. Total deaths were 74,433 with a sharp drop in tuberculosis and alcohol related deaths, 559 for 1919 compared with 687 in 1918 and 1,228 in 1917, most drinking deaths occurring in the first six months.
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New York
Copeland
Lewin whisky theft plot uncovered by former railroad detective
Police reveal an alleged scheme to steal whisky from railroad cars for export with bribes and inside help. Harry Kilgour, 29, former detective, heads the plot and confesses. Sam Pusateri and two others are jailed on burglary charges after a loaded car incident near Harriet street yards.
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Harry Kilgour
Harriet Street
Harry Robinson
Kilgour
Robinson
Cincinnati
Walter Hull
Wood Street
Covington
J. T. Brannigan
West Sixth Street
15 Percent Sugar Price Limit To Hold For Housewives
New York January 3 Federal Food Administrator Arthur Williams announced that sugar prices likely won t rise above fifteen and a half cents per pound after this month. He said the Cuban crop would arrive then and a fair price would be set by the Sugar Equalization Board.
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New York
Arthur Williams
Sugar Equalization Board
Doctor Jovial While Patients Flock to Louisville Office
A Louisville physician Dr. Christopher G Schott maintains a bustling practice while awaiting grand jury action on a charge of killing Elizabeth Ford Griffith, his 17 year old office attendant. A new letter threatening umpire William J Ryan adds to tension. Witnesses describe Christmas Eve visits and an alleged quarrel over gifts as the investigation unfolds.
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the Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Christopher G. Schott
Elizabeth Ford Griffith
Pr. Schott
William J. Ryan
Schott
Miss Griffith
George K. Jordan
Lucas
Laurina Gaginer
Dr. Schott
Jordan
Camp Zachary Taylor
Wilson Declines Cuban Sugar Purchase Despite Large Supply
President Wilson announced no use of the McNary sugar control powers to buy or distribute Cuba’s sugar crop. He cited ample current availability and warned price licensing could be used if needed, noting Cuba’s crop size and domestic production mix.
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Wilson
Cuba
Washington
White House
Sugar Equalization Board
Dif
Department of Justice
United States
Louisiana
Sugar Board
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Navy Seeks Reports on Heroic WWI Deeds for Honors
Secretary Daniels calls all naval personnel to submit full accounts of acts of courage or distinctive service in the world war. The all‑in‑onemessage urges reports for the Medal Board reconvening on January 3 to recognize deserving officers and sailors with decorations.
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Washington
Daniels
Naval Service
Board of Awards of Medals
Mine. NICK WALSH SEEKS DIVORCE AND ALLEGES CRUELTY
Mrs Beatrice Louise Walsh files for divorce from Nicholas Walsh of Cincinnati president of the Stutz Motor Mart Company in Dayton. Judge Baggott halts withdrawals at Winters National Bank over $18 000 to protect alimony and property rights as the couple dispute cruelty threats and improper deployments of funds.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Dayton, O
Beatrice Louise Walsh
Nicholas Walsh
Cincinnati
Stutz Motor Mart Company
Dayton
Common Pleasure
Walsh
Roland W. Baggott
Chicago
Winters National Bank
Europe 10 Get No More Loans From America
Washington dispatch reports that the United States will not loan England or France further. Treasury officials say even a proposed 13 billion dollar loan would not be supported by either Congress or the public. The issue ties into anti League sentiment and disputes over ship returns from Germany.
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Europe
America
David Lawrence
Washington
United States
England
France
Viscount Grey
Wilson
Treasury Department
The
Treasury
Congress
League of Nations
United
War Department
Shipping Board
Cardinal bans tango and fox trot for Parisian women
Paris dispatch reports Cardinal Annette Archbishop of Paris announces a formal prohibition on tango and fox trot dances for women and girls in line with a church warning. He commends those who have already conformed.
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Paris
Catholic Church
Annette
Prosecutor Signals Near Solve Of Brown Murder
Mt Clemens, Mich Jan 3 Authorities say a solution nears in the death of J Stanley Brown wealthy Detroit manufacturer's son. State Attorney General Alex J Groesbeck leads a secret inquiry examining witnesses and gathering circumstantial evidence implicating a man linked to Brown.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
J. Stanley Brown
Detroit
Here
Alex. J. Groesbeck
Brown
Cecil Vester
Gladys Summit
Ben Sorenson
Camp Custer
Fire in Danville Destruction Across Main Street Area
A blaze in Danville Virginia on Main Street caused extensive damage to the Z V Y Johnson Company department store and multiple adjacent buildings. The Masonic Temple collapsed with a thunderous crash as firefighters battled high winds and cars and a newspaper office evacuated the scene. Damages are estimated at up to 1 million dollars.
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Danville
Main Street
Z VY. Johnson Company
Danville Register
Masonic Temple
Market and
Union
Gas shortage and record cold grip Cincinnati
The city endured a bitter day with the first zero weather since 1917 18 and a strained gas supply. Officials attributed high demand and reduced pressure, while the Union Gas and Electric Company worked to divert power and use artificial gas to meet homes needs.
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Cincinnati
Galvin
Rnberger
Union Gas and Electric Company
William Y. ‘Cartwright
West Virginia
Ohio
Clergyman Heckles Xenia Legion Speaker Chased From Village
In Xenia Ohio a visiting Western clergyman Gerald Boyce heckled Captain Charles L. Darlington after a patriotic speech at a servicemen celebration. Anger rose but cooler heads calmed the crowd. threats followed and Boyce left by train. He is described as a prosperous former book agent, married to Kate Sims, daughter of G Val Sims, Spring Valley postmaster.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Xenia
Spring Valley
Gerald Boyce
Charles L. Darlington
Boyce
Kate Sims
G. Val Sims
Coal shipments urged as mine shutdown fears grow
Cincinnati's major industries demand immediate coal deliveries amid rumors of a nationwide mine shutdown. Car shortages loom as West Virginia and Pennsylvania mines idle, with 20 to 30 percent output and utilities racing to secure supplies. regional officials warn action may follow to prioritize essential uses.
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Coal Commission
Cincinnati
Greater
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Regional Coal Committee
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Ward
Bolshevists
Garvan
Bureau of Immigration
Mili
Russian Communist Council
Anthony Camimetti
Formight
John W. Abercrombie
Department of Labor
Bureau
Lewin
Williams
Elizabeth Griffith
Ryan
U. S. Navy
Nick Walsh
Lawrence
Lord Grey
U. S
Virginia
Heckles
Xenia Legion
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