Unemployed Protest in Newport Demands Immediate Relief
In Newport a committee led by Elmer Sentney urges city officials to provide work and funds to combat rising unemployment. About 3,500 in Newport and 1,500 in Campbell County face joblessness as plants scale back. Demonstrators threaten to appeal to Governor Morrow if relief fails.
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Newport
Newport Board of City Commissioners
Elmer Sentney
Andrews Steel Company
Board of County Commissioners
Edwin P. Morrow
Campbell County
Loursville
Frank Bregel
Europe
European Relief Committee
Mr. Sentney
Thomas Sheridan
John McNay
Joseph Woodress
William McNay
William Miller
Montreal city offers free meals to unemployed
Montreal issued a notice to the unemployed that free meals would be available at all hours but disorders would be suppressed. Earlier incidents saw ex servicemen attack restaurants and then disperse after food was served or as a heavy police guard appeared at other eateries.
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Montreal
Detroit Jobless Relief Funds Grow as Unemployment Eases
The Employers' Association of Detroit says 3,000 workers found jobs in a week among 79 large factories and smaller firms. Unemployed total fell about 5,000 from two weeks earlier to about 155,000 as the City Council approves a 250000 relief fund to be administered by the City Welfare Commission.
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Detroit
Mich
Employers’ Association
City Welfare Commission
Toledo Provides Food Aid As Unemployment Edges Up
Fifteen thousand loaves of bread and five thousand quarts of milk were placed at Mayor Cornell Schreiber’s disposal for distribution among Toledo’s unemployed. John S. Cowell reported new work for several needy men. The Toledo Social Service Federation issued free meal tickets to over 1,000 men who had been on relief for weeks.
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Toledo
Cornell Schreiber
John S. Cowell
Toledo Social Service Federation
Williamsport Division Pennsylvanian Railroad Cuts 1300 Jobs
Retrenchment figures announced in Williamsport show 1300 men dropped in recent days, a 24 percent reduction since November. The move affects the Williamsport division as part of broader cost-cutting across the line.
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Williamsport
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mushroom Industry Seeks Tariff Protection in Nursery Case
A New York mushroom nursery operator, A G Hupfel, testifies before the Ways and Means Committee seeking tariff protection for his infant industry. He runs a planned enterprise in former brewery vats in central New York City and frames himself as originator of the plan to shield domestic mushrooms from foreign competition.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
A. G Hupfel
New York
New York City
Hupfel
Special Venire Called in Winnes Murder Case at Harlan
Dr. Hi C. Winnes former Assistant State Veterinarian stands charged with the murder of Miss Lara Parsons whose body was found on a Pine Mountain trail. A 100 man special venire is being drawn and the jury panel may come from outside Harlan County. Trial likely lasts ten days with defense listing 25 witnesses and state five.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Harlan, Ky
Hi. C. Winnes
Lara Parsons
Lonely Mountain Trail
Pine Mountain Settlement School
Winnes
W. T. Davis
Davis
Talesmen
H. H. Howard
Howard
Harlan County
Poor Fork
Dr. Winnes
L. Winnes
Cincinnati
Harlan
Martens Departs U S for Home With Staff
Soviet Russia's official representative in America Ludwik C K Martens leaves New York for departure aboard the Stockholm tomorrow morning with 42 staff and family members. Supporters lament they cannot accompany him. Martens plans to pay for his own ticket and travel as a regular passenger.
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New York
United States
Soviet Russia
America
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Martens
Gregory Weinstein
Aids
Stockholm
Sam
Street Cars Shot At After Motorman Kills Negro
In Muskogee Oklahoma two Hyde Park street cars were struck by bullets after a motorman killed a Black man last night. Five shots shattered windows as the cars ran on the line. Passengers were few and unharmed. Police prepared for possible further unrest as word spread of a secret meeting in the extreme north.
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Muskogee
Hyde Park Street
Hyde Park
Lynn
Chamber of Deputies Back Briand Ministry in Confidence Vote
In Faris on January 21 the Chamber of Deputies expressed confidence in the new Briand ministry with a vote of 475 to 638. The outcome solidifies Premier Briand's government amid mounting political pressures.
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Faris
Associated Press
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
England Aids Ireland Suppression And Attacks On Catholic Orders
Miss Louie Bennett a Protestant from Dublin told the Committee of One Hundred that England fosters religious intolerance and blocks Irish self rule. She cited increased military attacks on Catholic churches and nuns, destruction of creameries, and suppression of cooperative industry. Miss Caroline Townshend supported claims about withdrawal of local grants used to fund hospitals and other institutions now diverted to British armed forces.
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Washington
England
Ireland
Louie Bennett
Dublin
Committee of One Hundred
Bennett
Miss Bennett
Caroline M. Townshend
Irish Women's International League
Belfast
Ulster
Sinn Fein
Dongland
Bridge Collapse in Dayton Sends Three Into River
A section of the West Third Street bridge in Dayton Ohio collapsed at 545 PM sending three men and two cars into the river. The men escaped with minor injuries while fire and police crews searched the wreckage. A streetcar had just crossed moments before. fog and rain hinder the investigation.
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Dayton
Third Street
Modern Jazz and Dance Alarm Indian Youths
Dr Henry Beets of Grand Rapids warned that modern jazz music and dancing excite Indian youths. A resolution to ban modern steps was adopted and will be sent to the Indian Bureau in Washington. He noted the Iroquois formed the first League of Nations with the Six Nations.
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Philadelphia
Henry Beets
Grand Rapids
Mich
Christian Reformed Church
Friends of the Indian
Beets
Indian Bureau
Department of the Interior
Washington
League of Nations
Six Nations
U S Gets a Kick From Its Own Bootleg
Prohibition agents and city detectives seized an automobile tonneau loaded with bottled goods from a Treasury Department building. Mary Castellina was arrested as the occupant, raising questions about enforcing the law that holds property owners responsible for liquor sold on the premises.
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Washington
Sam
Treasury Department
Mary Castellina
Rockefeller son gives 1 million to European relief
John D Rockefeller Jr donated 1,000,000 to aid starving European children. Herbert Hoover announced the gift at a dinner for Rockefeller’s Bible Class, noting it is the largest personal contribution to the 33,000,000 European Relief Council fund, with about half already subscribed.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil
Herbert Hoover
Rockefeller
European Relief Council
Hoover
Destruction of US export coal trade warned at hearings
Ralph Crews counsel for Consolidation Coal Co said Calder coal regulation bill would wreck the export coal trade as it allows emergency power to divert shipments. He cited a 750000 ton export contract held up pending the bill. George H. Cushing urged three weeks delay for trade digestion. Senator Kenyon pressed for progress. Crews warned loss of export trade could hurt American foreign trade and merchant marine.
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Washington
United States
Calder
Ralph Crews
Consolidation Coal Company
Senate Manufactures Committee
Crews
Federal Trade Commission
George H. Cushing
American Wholesale Coal Association
Kenyon
Iowa
LaFoillette
Grape Growers Benefit From Prohibition Prices Rise
Washington report notes New York grape growers saw prices jump from 25 to 35 dollars per ton to about 125 dollars after Prohibition, with growers selling the crop as fast as gathered. Professor T C Atkeson testifies to the House Banking Committee on legislation slant.
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Washington
New York State
T. C. Atkeson
National Grange
House Banking Committee
California
Officials Say Wilson Nominees May Be Held Up
Washington January 21 officials say the Republican Senate may refuse to confirm most of Wilsons 20000 nominations. They describe a creaking government machine after March 4 with important cogs missing as failure of Republican Senators at a secret conference to reach a decision on the nominations.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Money recovered in two Mt Vernon garages tied to former rector
MT VERNON Ill Jan 12 Guy Kyle former rector of the Free Methodist Church and owner in part of two garages was arrested in a mail robbery case involving 185000 in cash stolen from registered mail. About 183000 recovered includes 100000 at his home and 5 600 more found at a garage. Suspicion grew after partner Loren Williamson reported Kyle displayed large sums. Investigators believe 27000 in negotiable securities were burned. Kyle may be arraigned in Danville.
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MT. Vernon
Ill
Guy Kyle
Free Methodist Church
Mtt. Vernon
Kyle
Loren. Williamson
Post Office
Hitchcock
Rider
Gould
Keyesport
Lil
Danville
Georgia Party Leaders to Quit Posts
The Georgia Republican Central State Committee requests resignation of Chairman C. P. Goree and Vice Chairman M. H. Barnes amid charges of patronage trading and efforts to elect a hybrid Democratic ticket. W. C. McClure was denounced for offers of funds in exchange for patronage. Johnson called for anti lynching action and KKK literature removal after March 4. Goree and Barnes were absent from the meeting.
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Atlanta
C. P. Goree
M. H. Barnes
Central State Committee
Republican Party of Georgia
Georgia
W. C. McClure
Progressive National
Henry Lincoln Johnson
McClure
Johnson
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Harding
Washington
Goree
Karnes
Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement to Buy Furs and Gems
Helena Montana January 21 Miss Ruth Kane 25 a former East Helena Assistant Postmaster pled guilty to embezzling federal funds and was sentenced by Judge Bourquin to fifteen months in federal prison and fined 5909.85. She said she spent the money on furs diamonds and luxuries while the misspent funds were reportedly replaced. A stay of sentence was granted pending a presidential appeal.
Warmest January Night on Record in Kansas City
P Connor weather forecaster announced that the temperature dipped to 58 degrees making last night the warmest January night in 32 years of Kansas City Weather Bureau records.
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Kansas City
P. Connor
Kansas City Weather Bureau
Indictment in Chicago Conspiracy over Price Hoistings
42 builders and unionists are indicted in Chicago for conspiring to raise prices. The report contrasts Warren G Harding and Woodrow Wilson on press relations while noting Harding’s aloof stance and Wilson’s history with the press.
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Chicago
Harding Urges United Americanism Across South
President elect urges end to sectional animosities and a united national policy. He notes tariff ideas and domestic prosperity, saying Republicans share aims for all America and urging tariff protection to boost home markets and living standards.
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Harding
South
Cincinnati Hosts Silent Presidential Train Arrival
Early yesterday in Cincinnati, a hush fell as a special train bound for Florida paused at the Big Four yards. President-elect Warren G. Harding slept aboard the eight car convoy under the viaduct while secret service and reporters watched, with his wife to join soon.
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Cincinnati
Eighth Street
Florida
Warren G. Harding
United States
St. Augustine
Fla
League Best Substitute Yet Tried For War
N W Rowell former President of the privy council of Canada speaks at a dinner in New York labeling the League of Nations the most hopeful and practical substitute for war. He favors Canada Britain cooperation and predicts Britain will weather the postwar storm. Rustomjee outlines self government plans for India under British rule with a 15 year timeline and a British Parliamentary Commission.
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New York
N. W. Rowell
Privy Council of Canada
Chuir
League of Nations
Geneva
League
Canada
Assembly
United States
Great Britain
France
Beta
Larner
Rowell
Andio
India
Rustomjee
Australia
Japan
Indictments Hit Chicago Building Trade Ring Under Sherman Act
Forty two indictments returned by a federal grand jury name twenty mills in or near Chicago, the Chicago Carpenters' District Council leadership, and six contractors. They allege conspiracy to restrict Chicago area supply of interior finishings, driving up prices. U S District Attorney Charles F. Clyne predicts further action against more material dealers.
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Chicago
George A. Carpenter
Chicago Carpenters’ District Council
Charles F. Clyne
United States District Attorney
Clyne
Department of Justice
Washington
The
Building Trades Council
Council
Mr. Kearney
Brindell Extortion Trial Linked to $32000 Payments
Hugh Robertson president of a building corporation testified at the Brindell extortion trial that $32,000 was paid to the labor leader as strike insurance. He said he left these payments under the seat of a car they rode in. Robertson noted his firm builds piers and Brindell’s men were the sole crews.
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New York
Hugh Robertson
Building Corporation
Robert P. Brindell
Building Trades Council
Robertson
Brindell
Long, Caffless Trousers And Straight Coats Spring Style for Men
Chicago reporters note a 1920s fashion edict calling for longer trousers to balance shorter skirts for women next spring. Coats expected to be longer in athletic wedge shapes with center vents removed, and plain colors like browns blues and grays dominate. Trousers will be cuffless and straight lined, with long Vests and coats.
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Chicago
Merchant Tailors Designers’ Association
L. O. Tyler
Columbus
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U.S
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Lawrence
David Lawrence
Warren Harding
Woodrow Wilson
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Bates
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Roosevelt
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Joseph P. Tumulty
Clark Howell
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