Hoover Star Emphasizes Republican Non Pursuit of Office
In New York Herbert Hoover is described as a Progressive Republican who will not seek high office unless a spontaneous, broad popular demand compels him. Julius Barnes, Hoover associate, argues that Hoover would not run unless party platforms force him, citing his commitment to equality of opportunity and practical Americanism.
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Associated Press
HE Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati
Hoover
Barnes
U. S
Senate
Usopuses
New York
Herbert Hoover
Julius Barnes
United States Wheat Corporation
United States
Mr. Hoover
Senators Defend Hours Worked in Senate
Senator King of Utah rebutted claims that the Senate fails to function saying it still functions as twenty committees met yesterday and conferees worked with House on the railroad bill. He noted some senators worked twelve to fourteen hours daily and cited missed roll calls by Senator Williams on water power.
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Washington
King
Utah
Senate
Williams
Mississippi
House
Kenyon
Iowa
Intervention urged to stabilize Mexico and seize capital
Edward Field Harvey testified that foreign intervention would gain Mexican support and urged blocking ports and occupying Mexico City. He said a 25,000 strong force could seize the capital with rail support, to reorganize government after intervention. Other witnesses described growing violence and property devastation in Mexico, underscoring rising insecurity for Americans.
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Washington
Mexico
Edward Field Harvey
Laguna Company of Mexico
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Harvey
Mexico City
United States
Siurvey
Huerta
Henry Lane Wilson
Vera Cruz
San Antonio
Tex
Senate
T. M. McBee
James J. Britt
Tampico
George E. Blalock
Britt
Labor Secretary Warns 4,000 Aliens Deported Since Armistice Day
Newark January 14 Secretary Wilson defended Labor Department policy against radicals saying about 4,000 aliens had been deported since the armistice for violence or unfitness. He noted the Buford voyage carried 249 anarchists and warned that those advocating force will be deported as ships can be found.
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Newark
N. J
Wilson
Buford
Real Estate Board of
United States
Holdups Net Five Dollars in Court Street Robbery
Thomas Rogers reports two white men robbed him of five dollars on Court street between Eggleston avenue and Broadway. They pointed a revolver and, after the search, asked if that was all the money he had and then returned the five dollars and warned him to say nothing.
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Thomas Rogers
West
Fifth Street
Court Street
Eggleston Avenue
Broadway
Rogers
36 000 For Compromise In School Treaty Vote
Supporters of ratification by compromise led in college referendum returns from 375 schools. Of 92 466 votes cast, 32 691 students and 3 612 professors favored compromise, while 25 869 students and 8 046 teachers backed ratification without amendment. Rejection drew 9 564 votes and Lodge reservations 17 322.
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New York
Leadership contest looms as Senate weighs treaty fate
Washington January 14 Democratic Senators prepare to choose a leader to replace the late Martin of Virginia. Senators Hitchcock Nebraska and Underwood Alabama lead a tight race, with both camps claiming strength. The outcome may influence strategies on ratifying the League of Nations pledge and related treaty issues.
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Washington
Martin
Virginia
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Underwood
Alabama
House
Senate
Underwool
Senate Committee On
Middle West
Solid South
Congress
Local control of industrial disputes urged at Cincinnati dinner
Homer L. Ferguson, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, urged local settlement of labor and industrial problems at the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce anniversary dinner. He warned against Washington resolving every dispute and criticized high income taxes hindering new industries. He called the United States in an industrial fever and stressed the need for strong domestic and foreign trade.
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Homer L. Ferguson
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Business Men's Club
Ferguson
Newport News Drydock Company
Industrial Commission
Washington
West Virginia
Iowa
United States
Munsey Buys New York Herald and Evening Telegram
The New York Herald announces it has passed into the hands of Frank A. Munsey who bought all publishing interests of the late James Gordon Bennett including The New York Herald The Evening Telegram and the Paris edition. Executors Rodman Wanamaker and Guaranty Trust Company say Munsey will reveal plans later.
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New York
New York Herald
Frank A. Munsey
James Gordon Bennett
Evening Telegram
Paris
Munsey
Rodman Wanamaker
Guaranty Trust Company
Four Bandits Rob Overbrook Bank in Quick City Heist
Four armed motor bandits held up the Overbrook Bank in Philadelphia's suburbs, escaping with $6000 in cash and securities after forcing the cashier and employees to surrender. The robbers, aged about 18 to 23, fled in a motor car with no public disturbance.
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Philadelphia
Overbrook
Retail Clothiers Debate High Prices and Forty-Four Hour Week
Chicago January meeting features Sidney Hillman of the Amalgamated Garment Workers opposing retailer claims that under production and forty-four hour weeks drive costs higher. M L Rothschild urges consumer boycott to force price cuts while Hillman cites a cycle of bidding and rising wages as key factors.
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Chicago
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Garment Workers of America
National Association of Retail Clothiers
Hillman
M. L. Rothschild
Rothschild
Waves 200 Feet High Encrust Newfoundland Lighthouse
Reports from Newfoundland describe record gales along the coast with 200 foot waves. The Little Harbour Head lighthouse tower was iced to nine and a half inches, requiring the keeper to descend to clear the light. A 200 pound hedge anchor was swept away at Batteau Cove as fishers lost gear and gear damage to ships rose.
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Halifax
N. S
New Foundland
Little Harbor Head
Batteau Cove
Procter Meets Harding in Washington on Delegation Talks
Colonel William Cooper Procter of Cincinnati met with Senator Harding in Washington for two hours to discuss the Republican convention. The meeting remained private, with Procter calling it satisfactory and confirming support for a solid Harding delegation while avoiding interference with the plan. He noted continued party harmony in Ohio and indicated interest in possible contingency if Harding could not win the nomination.
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Senator Harding
Ohio
Harding
Treaty Ratification Expected in Senate Today
William Jennings Bryan, en route to Washington, predicted the Senate would ratify the peace treaty tomorrow. He cited public demand for action and no more delay, saying the people want action rather than words.
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Senate
Bryan
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Washington
Adopted Children Live Longer, Study Finds
R A Longman of the Cincinnati Children's Home reports that over sixteen years 458 babies placed in homes under one year mostly survive. Only thirty died before age one and the overall mortality rate is 65 per thousand, better than city averages of 90 to 140 per thousand. The advantage is attributed to adopting families' superior intelligence and resources.
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R A. Longman
Cincinnati
Chorus Girl's Son Seeks Part of Marshall Field Estate
In Chicago a Superior Court hearing centers on Henry Anthony Marsh, 3, son of Henry Field and Peggy Marsh, claiming a share of Marshall Field's $5,000,000 trust. The case tests the meaning of "issue" and "lawful issue" in the will's seventh article.
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Marshall Field
Chicago
Henry Anthony Marsh
Henry Field
Peggy Marsh
Marshall Field III
Aimant
Crabbe Prohibition Bill Passes House Amid Referendum Hope
The Ohio House approved the Crabbe prohibition enforcement bill 91 to 23. The emergency clause failed 72 to 40, preventing immediate effect and a referendum. If Senate passes, a November vote could occur on the measure nearly mirroring the Volstead Act, with plans to petition a referendum and a manuever by Representative Crabbe on the vote.
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Ohio
Columbus, CO
House
Senate
L. H. Gibson
Ohio Home Rule Association
R. R. Beetham
Harrison County
Gibson
Iate
Drys
Crabbe
Ohio House Abandons Income Tax Push for Gardner Bill
In Columbus on January 14 the Republican caucus halted efforts to pass an income tax and shifted to the Gardner bill. The measure would remove sinking fund and interest charges from the one mill limit of the Smith one per cent law to provide relief for cities. Democratic support was anticipated. Representative Gardner of Cincinnati introduced the bill. Leaders plan to push taxation measures this week and then recess until March 1.
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Columbus
House of Representatives
Beetham
Gardner
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Pupils Parade for Immediate Teacher Pay Raise
About 200 to 300 high school students left class at the start of the session in Mason City Iowa to march downtown carrying placards demanding an immediate salary increase for teachers. The high school enrolls around 700 pupils.
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Mason City
Relic Director Demands Halt in U S Credits
Eugene Meyer Jr of the War Finance Corporation urged a practical, businesslike approach to Europe's needs at a luncheon with the American Manufacturers' Export Association New York January 14. He warned Europe has become reliant on U S aid and stressed borrowers must present sound propositions.
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New York
George Paish
Europe
United States
Eugene Meyer, Jr
War Finance Corporation
American Manufacturers’ Export Association
America
Prohibition Defines Ciders and Juices As Dry Drinks
Prohibition Commissioner Kremer rules that fruit juices and ciders with more than one half of one percent alcohol fall under the dry ban. The memo directs directors and inspectors to test alcoholic content, effective January 16 with penalties equal to stronger liquors. Officials say enforcement will be watchful, though not all beverages will be tested.
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Washington
Kremer
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Dry issue blamed for delay in peace treaty ratification
Washington dispatch notes senators split on whether prohibition tempers stalled a two thirds vote on the peace treaty. Dry and wet camps blame or defend timing as William Jennings Bryan and others push for a January 16 compromise amid last session voting patterns.
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Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Congress
Senate
Lawrence, Inc
Owen
McCumber
Hitchcoth
Underwood
Kendrick
Wyoming
Bryan
Council of the Sanuary
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