Alaska Resources Highlighted in Interior Secretary Report
Secretary Fall, in a public annual report, calls Alaska rich in forests and agricultural potential. He cites 21 million acres of timberland, vast mineral resources, and coal. He urges interdepartmental coordination, a unified approach, and railroad access from Seward to Fairbanks to develop these resources.
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Washington
Alaska
Lee
Twamy
Seward
Fairbanks
Point Peninsula
Packing House Strike Disrupts Chicago Area
Deep union packing house workers near Chicago report near total strike while company officials claim minimal plant impact. A separate Philadelphia accident on the Reading Railroad killed many as a winter storm delayed full details. The death toll reached twenty one with many bodies charred beyond recognition.
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Reading Road
Chicago
Amalgamated Meat Critters and Butchers Union
Philal Avhela
Howo
Woodmonth
Newton
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading
Martial law likely at Kansas City strike scene
Dec 6 reports describe H. M Burton warning a crowd in front of the Swift & Co plant that martial law would be declared in Kansas City, Kaw unless strike sympathizers dispersed. Eight or ten men were arrested near the plant as commission men attempted to breach picket lines.
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Kansas City
H. M Burton
Swift & Co
Kaw
ST Paul
Oakland High students protest selection of speaker
Oakland High School students protest the choice of Yuki Furuta as speaker for the commencement. Principal Keyes says the selection was merit based. Superintendent Fred M. Hunter orders an investigation into the matter.
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Oakland
Oakland High School
Yuki Furuta
BE. Keyes
Fred M. Hunter Ha
Blimp C-7 Lands at Anacostia Station in Washington
The naval blimp C-7, first helium non-exp Bas inflated airship, sailed from Hampton Roads, Virginia and landed at the Anacostia aviation station in Washington today. The voyage started with its passage over Washington.
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Washington
Naval
Anacostia Aviation Station
Hampton Roads
Varst
Arbuckle liquor case hearing waived in San Francisco
A preliminary hearing was waived in the Arbuckle liquor case and the matter was sent to the federal district court for disposition.
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San Francisco
Arbuckle Liquor
Federal District Court
Japs Waive Rights in Shantung and Allied Naval Talks
Washington reports that during talks with Chinese delegates Japan agreed to waive all preferential rights in Shantung. Authorities say United States Great Britain France and Japan are drafting a quadruple entente as a substitute for the Japanese alliance. The delay in announcing naval ratio decisions is tied to these discussions and broader national policy.
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Washington
Shantung
United States
Japan
Great Britain
France
Denial from Japanese Admiral on Attempt to Gain Advantage
A statement from Admiral Baron Kato denies Japan sought any advantage. The admiral attributes the issue to misinterpretation and calls the reported actions a misconception. He emphasizes Japan’s position and urges clear communication to avoid further confusion.
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Washington
Baron Kato
Japan
Iame
Lloyd George Not Coming to Meeting
British leader Lloyd George will not attend the scheduled meeting, the SEW bureau reports. The absence affects plans for the brit relief effort and outlines alternative arrangements.
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Lloyd George
Babe Ruth Suspended and Fined in Landis Ruling
News reports dated December 6 detail Commissioner Landis suspending Babe Ruth and fining him along with teammates for participation in a postseason basnstorming tour. Piercy and Meusel also receive the same punishment, with Ruth stating he will accept the decision for now. Other notes include Sacramento naming Charles Vick as manager and USC to play Centre College in San Diego on December 26, plus boxing results in St Louis where Mike Gibbons defeated Augie Ratner in a 12 round bout.
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Chicago
Dee
Jared
Ruth
Landis
Piercy
New York
Steher
Bob Meusel
ST. Louis
Mike Gibbons
Augie Ratner
Supreme Court Denies Right to Picket In Strike Case
The court rules laborers may not picket during a strike in a decision by the American Stool Foundries Company appeal. Chief Justice Taft dissents, urging limits on intimidation while allowing persuasion and lawful communication without obstruction.
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Supreme Court
American Stool Foundries Company
Taft
Bluebeard Appeals Death Sentence Imposed in France
A man referred to as Bluebeard, identified as Henri Landen, remains under a death sentence in France for the murder of ten women and one other person. The appeal is reported by the press in December.
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Bluebeard
France
Henri Landen
Federal budget shows smaller deficit, Harding to address Congress
President Harding transmitted the fiscal year budget totaling 3,505,749 dollars with a 21,550 thousand dollar postal deficit. The overall budget exceeds receipts by 167,571,977 dollars, prompting Harding to urge an easy adjustment without new taxes in his message to Congress. He planned to address Congress in a joint session at 12:30 today.
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Washington
Dee
Harding
Congress
Congressional Committee
Ireland and Britain reach unexpected Trish settlement
London reports a sensational agreement on the Irish question reached after a night of talks between government ministers and Sinn Fein delegates. Ulster may withdraw after a month, Ireland to become an independent state with a boundary commission deciding the Protestant question. Ireland to be named Irish Free State with a supreme parliament in its own domain and finance matters handled domestically.
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London
England
Ireland
Ulster
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Treland
Great Britain
Irish Free State
Birmingsam
Pope Expresses Satisfaction Over Settlement in Controversy
Pope Benedict in Rome sends a message expressing great satisfaction over the settlement of a controversy connected with Trish women. The report notes the Vatican’s approval and urges continued peace and cooperation amid ongoing negotiations.
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Washington
Pope Benedict
Rome
Governor Small Faces Indictment Challenge
In Waukegan on December 6, Governor Small and banker Vernon Curtis of Grant Park moved to quash conspiracy and embezzlement indictments, arguing the charges are illegal and insufficient.
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Waukegon
Small
Vernon Curtis
Grant Park
Sea Eagle Foundered Off Oregon Coast
The schooner Tamaplats reached San Francisco confirming the tug Sea Eagle foundered off the Oregon coast on November 25 with all hands lost, including Captain George Gove and a crew of nine.
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San Francisco
Achooner
Tamaplats
Sea Eagle
Oregon Coast
George Gove
Nlne
Steamer William Dons Enters Astoria After Bar Strike
The steamer William Donors bound for San Francisco from Grays Harbor limped into Astoria leaking badly after striking bottom while crossing a bar near Grays Harbor. Pumps jammed, voyage interrupted.
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Astoria
Ore
William Donors
San Francisco
Grays Harbor
Woman shoots blackmailer in self defense in Los Angeles
Mrs. Rather Allbane told police she shot and killed M. C. Leone when he demanded 500 dollars in blackmail. She called Leone a black hand agent and said seven children witnessed the shooting.
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Los Angel
Rather Allbaane
M. C. Leone
Leone
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Habe Ruth
Sacramento
Charles Vick
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