Michigan district tops auto tax revenue in 1920 rise
Detroit reports the First Michigan internal revenue district covering 39 eastern counties posted 1920 auto related taxes totaling 1 249 506 914 57 for non commercial cars trucks and accessories. Total district collections reached 252 636 659 41 a 117 percent gain since 1913 and ranking fifth nationwide behind New York Illinois Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
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Detroit
Michigan
Internal Revenue District
Clarence Neely
Neely
New Mexico
Indiana
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Bulgaria Approved for League Admission Amid Mixed Opposition
Geneva reports the admission commission voted Bulgaria into the League of Nations after Marshal Foch praised its treaty compliance. The body also allowed Armenia Albania and Georgia to join technical commissions while Liechtenstein was refused full admission but may be represented by Switzerland. The Baltic states were excluded and Lithuania’s status awaits decision.
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Geneva
Bulgaria
League of Nations
Marsnal Foch
Armenia
Albania
Georgia
Lichternstein
Switzerland
Baltic States
Lithuania
Haywood Denied Rehearing in Espionage Case
Chicago law reports deny rehearing for William Big Bill Haywood and 93 co defendants convicted two years earlier under the Espionage Act. Clarence Darrow and Otto Christiansen seek a stay to pursue Supreme Court review, with no fixed time but a required immediate action. Sentences range from 10 days to 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Circuit Court of Appeals
William
Big Bill) Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Army
Clarence
Darrow
Otto Christensen
Supreme Court of the United States
Dansig Assembly Proclaims Free City Parliament
The constituent assembly of Dansig declares itself the Parliament of the Free City under the diasiak, becoming the first president of the Free City of Dansir and asserting autonomous status in the region.
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Danzig
Berlin
Constituent Assembly of
Dansig
Parliament of the
Free City
Diasiak
Free
Dansir
Recount Set for Ford Newberry Ballots
Washington reports the long delayed recount of the Ford Newberry election contest will begin on January 4. The article notes political maneuvers and potential outcomes in this high stakes contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Four 16 inch coast guns planned for New England defense
Brig Gen John W Buckman announces four 16 inch coast guns will defend strategic points in New England. The guns will have an estimated firing range of about 35 miles.
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Boston
New England
John W. Buckman
First Coast Artillery District
Washington Peace Commission Expense Report Issued
President Wilson transmitted to the senate a special message detailing the complete expenses of the American peace commission while abroad. The total expenditure from December 1, 1918, to December 4, 1920, amounted to 1 651 191.08 dollars.
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Washington
American Peace Commission
Senate
Wilson
Mail Train Robbers Sentenced after Plea
Des Moines and Fort Leavenworth reports say Fred Poffenbarger and Orville Phillips pled guilty to the Burlington mail robbery at Council Bluffs valued at 5 million dollars. Poffenbarger dubbed mastermind received 18 years while Phillips drew 13 years in prison.
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Des Moines
Fred Poffenbarger
Orville Phillips
Ft. Leavenworth
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Poffenbarger
Phillips
Development of Rivers Urged for Cheaper Living and Wealth
Secretary of Commerce Alexander urged development of Mississippi valley waterways to lower living costs and add permanent national wealth at the National Rivers and Harbors congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Secretary of Commerce
Alexander
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Man’s fatal cafe seating linked to wager claim
San Francisco police say Andrew Merlo admitted trying to shoot the hat from Amanda Georgi’s head as a wager but aimed too low. Investigators are clarifying circumstances surrounding Georgi’s body found seated at a cafe table.
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San Francisco
Andrew Merlo
Amanda Georgi
Georgi
Judge Hasbrouck Blocks 61 Railroads Rate Hike
Kingston judge Gilbert D. B. Hasbrouck refused to lift the injunction restraining 61 railroads from raising interstate passenger rates 20 percent under ICC order. The higher fares were set to take effect November 29.
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Kingston
N. Y
Gilbert D. B. Hasbrouck
State Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tokyo Attacks Russian Concessions Amid Negotiations
Japanese officials refuse to recognize Russian American concessions. The Tokio press reacts with pessimism, arguing the talks lack credibility. Washington eyes possible shifts as Vanderlip heads negotiations and local papers devote pages to the dispute.
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Tokio
Washington D
Vanderlip
Nichi Niche
Sea Burial At Sea For Slayers Weapons
Police seized fourteen hundred weapons including machine guns revolvers daggers and more during the year. The sea burial beyond the three mile limit enacts the law to dispose of these items. Affected weapons belonged to criminals sentenced to death.
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New York
Alaskan Natives Starving Says U S Education Bureau
United States education officials report famine among natives on the Kuskokwim River Alaska with one death and a widow and six children famished. A lack of funds hindering food purchases prompts a Washington appeal for aid.
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Seattle
Kuskokwill
Alaska
United States Department of Education
Iditarod
Educational Bureau
Washington
Undertaker Saves Infant in Drowning Rescue in Muskogee
In Muskogee Oklahoma the seven month old son of Vernon Hatfield nearly drowned after falling into a washtub. Ed Williams an undertaker leading a funeral procession halted to revive the child using artificial respiration. An uncle who was transporting the baby to the doctor stalled his car while trying to pass the procession. The child survived thanks to Williams swift action.
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Muskogee
Okla
Vernon Hatfield
Ed Williams
Williams
Local notes from Clare area include feasts, tragedy, and youth groups
Clare Breen and others report on Christmas plans and community events. A Harrison branch brakeman Fred Burrows dies after being run over. Mice Gertie Murdock rides out a runaway horse safely with help from A. J. Shaver. Rev J Gulick assumes new circuit duties and Clare Lyceums form. fundraising for Congregational presents occurs. Danes plan dances and a Christmas tree at Crawford Settlement. Andrew Clute to build a saw mill near the cemetery. a Gladwin girl wed Matthew Loomis. Farwell lodge elects officers for No. 335 F and A M.
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Herrieon
Alger House
N. Bicknell
J. W. Feighner
Ee Reed City
Clare Lyceums
Thse
Gertie Murdock
A. J. Muscle
Sae
A. J. Shaver
Fred Burrows
Harrison Branch
Mann’s Siding
Harrison
Akien
Flint
Sheriff Mack
Folke
Crawford Settie Mest
J. Gulick
Clare
Looms
Farwell
Herring
Coleman, Harrison
Crawford Settlement
Wilson’s Mill
Mt. Pleasant
Calkinaville
Mr.Mead
Congregational
W. H. Elden
Andrew Clute
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la Valiers
Nessy
W Marsnal Foch
Haywood
Supreme Court
Plan New Socialist Party
Berne
International Conference of the Socialist Party
Vienna
International Socialist Party
Wils
Cox
Columbus
Harding
Frank B. Willis
Clothing Union
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Peace Party
Bris. Ave
Clare Breen
Sabbeth
A. A. Shaver
J. A. Converse
M. L. Converae
Misa Waite
Jennie Callam
Mertyce McIntyre
Julia Moscail
of Farwell
J. A. Scott
W. M. Geo. Graham
EK. D. Wheaton
J. W
J. W. Osikins
E B. Stevens
G J. Cummins
G. B. DeLand
J. D. BE. White
Tyler
L. W
F. Jackson
Yfoot
Pen Oce
Floyd Kirkpatrick
McEwan Street
Clare, Mishigan
S. M. Carrier
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