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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
3
An itemized cost report reveals President Wilson's two European visits totaled 1 651 1919 dollars, described as an imperial progress rather than a republican mission. The piece argues the expense is a minor national liability under eight years of perceived autocratic governance.
Democratic leaders, once silent, gain voice as President Wilson nears end of his influence. Rep. Kitchen of North Carolina accuses Treasury secretaries under Wilson of dictating tax policy. He warns that adopting Secretary Houston's tax suggestions would ruin future Democratic appeal, while Republicans will cite Houston and the president in taxation debates.
Muskogee Oklahoma Miss Alice M Robertson newly elected to Congress from the Second Oklahoma district defeats incumbent Will Hastings becoming the second woman to sit in the House Rankin previously served as first woman representative in 1916 Robertson runs a restaurant in Montara and will take her seat in the federal chamber.
The Department of Labor announced a study to determine unemployment levels in 65 major industrial cities. Secretary Wilson met with nine regional directors to coordinate with the U S Employment Service and other agencies. Initial results expected by January 15 with updates every two weeks. G H Bruns and John M Sullivan lead Ohio Illinois Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin investigations.
Rear Admiral H. VT. Mayo, wartime commander of the United States fleet, is placed on the retired list after over 47 years of service. He served longer in a flag command than any other rear admiral and led the fleet longer than any modern naval officer. During World War I he supervised the training of nearly one million men.
New York report shows the United States will buy over 10.69 billion dollars in new life insurance this year, a 21 percent rise from 1919. Original statistics from the annual Life Insurance Presidents convention compare this with 1918 and note total in-force coverage nine to ten years ago was far lower than current new business.
Tobacco growers in the Green River district led by about 500 marchers demanded a ten day halt on sales as six loose leaf warehouses refused to stop trading. They aimed to push prices higher by withholding product and pressed managers to close shops. In Japan, protest spreads against California anti Japanese measures with a call to cancel anti Japanese laws and halt immigration.
The record notes officers were elected to replace mataled at the Oret meeting in January. WH Sowles faced scrutiny for Hugh Karna last week. Will Sowles narrowly escaped a serious accident driving toward Barry ton when the steering failed and the car overturned. John Stanton sustained facial bruising, the car roof was crushed, and Will Sowles is now able to move about. Arthur Earnes lives with Mr Starts and assists as he works on the telephone road. Mrs Deye has largely recovered from injuries after being thrown from a baggy on November 20th.
Notes from a small town social scene mention a Thursday Brand event and a needed update on residents. Lee Davin shows 80s frailty after a Sunday transfer to Avon Arbor Hospital with Del Os Wright present.
Mrs Leo Nixon and daughter Anita visit near Mt Pleasant. Jamous Tubbs returns after visiting his mother Mrs Anderson. Mrs Frank Burch and daughter Lois spend week with her mother in Mt Pleasant. Lula Taylor visits with sister Mrs Leo Nixon. Hobson Arbor Gleveners hosted by Wise Arbor at Frank Burch home with chicken dinner. Ethel White Beulah Lamp Leona Rusessli visit parents. Johnie Broucsart Arthur Roe visit Lea Russell. Alonzo Bowen visits hometown Mt Pleasant. George Burch visits Frank Burch. Charlee Church Frank Lamp keep warm with new furnaces. William Snear improves house with siding. Mrs Cora Castle visits Mrs W Leaskb Tuesday. Ferne Parsell visiting sister in Detroit.
A five year old girl visiting the country was sent to a barn with men shearing sheep to find her brother. She returned alone saying no one was there except men peeling sheep.
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