Harding Reads Message Urging Prohibition Enforcement and Reform
President Harding appeared before Congress to deliver his annual message outlining policy on prohibition farm credits transportation labor reform immigration and foreign affairs He proposes abolishing the Railway Labor Board replacing it with a Labor Division in the Interstate Commerce Commission and urges tighter alien registration and exam of immigrants at embarkation points He seeks constitutional amendments on child labor and tax exempt securities and calls for coordination of transport modes while defending a hard line on prohibition enforcement.
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Navy consolidates Atlantic and Pacific Fleets into United States Fleet
The Navy Department plans to merge the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets into the United States Fleet. Admiral A. P. Jones will command the combined fleet with Vice-Admiral E. W. Eberle leading the battle fleet. Ship and personnel assignments remain unchanged.
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Film Star Loses In Supreme Court Case
New York Dec That Rudolph Valentino must abide by his contract with Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court ruled. Valentino is enjoined from appearing with any other film company during the life of his contract.
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Two Men Drowned In Willamette River Incident
Eugene residents George D. Linn and Harry Nestle were swept into the Willamette River while attempting to suspend a cable across the river. The two men, both workers, were carried downstream by the swift current and had not been recovered by late last night.
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Rail executives seek strike control by individual roads
Chicago December 8 The Associated Railway Executives declare their primary aim is to secure legislation limiting strike handling to be managed by individual railroads rather than by government action. They oppose nationwide strike management as used in the recent shopmen's strike.
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Alaska Coal Outlook Harsh Yet Hints at Healy River Promise
The Bureau of Mines annual report summarized by The Times notes Alaska has abundant coal but many seams cannot be mined commercially. It says the Seward to Fairbanks railroad must focus beyond coal, with Nenana lignite seen as most promising, while Bering River and Matanuska coals face mining difficulties. It also points to Healy River mines as a potential cheap fuel source for interior projects.
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Favorable Ship Subsidy Report Expected Saturday
Washington Dec 8 A favorable report on the Ship Subsidy bill now before the Senate Commerce Committee will be issued Saturday, according to Chairman Jones of the committee who spoke yesterday and predicted the action.
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Fire at Hotel Gartland Traps Guests in Six Floors
San Francisco on December 8 reports a fierce blaze sweeping six floors of the Hotel Gartland. Firefighters and hotel workers performed repeated heroics to rescue guests trapped by flames. Three firemen suffered minor injuries.
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Taft Proposes Power to Fill Local Offices Without Senate
In a speech before the National Civil Service Reform League Chief Justice Taft urged legislation granting the President authority to fill local offices without Senate confirmation. The proposal aims to streamline appointments and reduce delays in local government staffing.
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Liquor fight stirs House over prohibition enforcement
In Washington the House debated a 15 million dollar Treasury budget for the Treasury Department including 99 million for enforcing prohibition. Representative Hill of Maryland pledged amendments to move enforcement to the Justice Department, to cut the publicity bureau, and to end federal liquor purchases for evidence. He also attacked Prohibition Director Haynes over approving Ku Klux Klan activities aiding enforcement.
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Price probe continued as senate panel resumes work
Washington announces the investigation into oil and gasoline prices, conducted by the Senate Manufacturers' Committee, will resume today after a pause. The committee chairman stated an official restart of hearings and data gathering.
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Insurance Officers Urged Aid in Fight on Ku Klux Klan
Washington dispatch reports Governor Parker of Louisiana urged the National Convention of Insurance Presidents to use their influence with their companies to aid red-blooded Americans in waging war on the Ku Klux Klan.
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Bandit Threats Stir Tsingtau Residents
Chinese bandits openly moving about Tsingtau govern fears among American and British residents as they threaten kidnap plots against consuls. A mass meeting was held to plan shelter for women and children amid rising security concerns.
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Lumber ship fire at Blaine under control
A blaze aboard the Wille Higgins, a lumber schooner loading at Blaine, was caused by an ammonia tank explosion near two other tanks. The fire, which threatened destruction yesterday, was reported under control last night.
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Fire Devastates Astoria Business District During Massive Blaze
A fire in Astoria beginning near 2 AM devastated 27 blocks of the business district with losses estimated at ten to fifteen million dollars. One man, Norris Staples, is dead, and many injured or homeless as dynamite and gasoline tanks explode along the waterfront. Banks, bakeries, and the city vaults are destroyed, leaving funds scarce. relief efforts from Seattle, Portland, and surrounding towns rush in with food, shelter, and clothing.
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Holy Question Oil Stirs Delegates in Lausanne Talks
Congressman Connally of Texas criticized American delegates at the Lausanne Peace Conference for being quiet observers who speak up only when the holy question of oil arises. He argued the oil issue dominates the discussions and others weigh in when it concerns oil interests, prompting debate on U. S. policy.
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U S Objects to Turkish Plan for Expulsion of Greeks
At Lausanne on December 8 Ambassador Child voiced U S opposition to Turkey's sub-committee report proposing to disperse Greeks from Constantinople as a future program. He warned such a move clashes with U S sentiment and urban economic life. France Italy and Britain urged Turkey to reconsider.
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Wood resigns Penn provost post to stay Philippines governor
Washington reports the resignation of General Leonard Wood from the provostship of the University of Pennsylvania. He will remain Governor General of the Philippines to comply with administration wishes.
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New Plan Favored for Golden Gate Bridge Span
A Chicago engineer Joseph H Strauss proposed a 6700 foot span bridge to cross the Golden Gate. City Engineer OShaughnessy calls it entirely practicable and estimates a cost of 17 260 000. The plan, endorsed by city officials and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, aims to advance the long debated project. Hyder Igo No 20 Pioneers of Alaska mark graves in Hyder cemetery with white crosses and send a cross to Magnus Messingseth for C T Lindsey who died August 11 1920.
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