Peace treaties ratified France Germany to exchange Wednesday
Paris reports Baron Von Leisner and Paul Durasta have settled ratification details. Exchanges will occur January 6 with diplomatic relations resuming January 7 as French officials depart for Berlin and consuls return. Allies to move Turkish capital to Asia Minor and Constantiople and the Dardanelles to be internationalized. Wilson not to call first League of Nations meeting after ratifications.
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Associated Press
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Paul, Durasta
Berlin
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Constantinople
Dardanelles
Asia Minor
Wilson
Washington
State Department
League of Nations
Two Big Games Scheduled for Tomorrow in Pasadena and Everett
Harvard teams are evenly matched with little betting as tomorrow’s football game draws national attention in Pasadena. Thirty-five newspaper correspondents are on hand to report the event. Governor Hart will attend the Everett Toledo game in Everett, noting Toledo does not outweigh Everett as initially reported.
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Cal
Oregon
Harvard
Verett
Wash
Associated Press
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Everett
Toledo
Noted Racers to Compete in Alaska Derby
Seattle aviation and auto racing figures Cliff Durant and Captain Witten Brown plan to enter the Seattle to Alaska air race next spring. The Northwestern Aero Club plans a capital prize of 25000 dollars for the event.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Cliff Durant
Witten Brown
Manufacturers of Poisonous Liquors to Be Apprehended
New York federal agents search the city for poisonous liquor, perfumes, extracts and furniture polish, part of an investigation into the manufacture and a possible recurrence of wool alcohol tragedies.
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New York
Associated Press
Coal Commission to Begin Hearings Early Next Month
The coal inquiry panel appointed by President Wilson will start hearings January 12. The commission will not tour major coal regions or summon operators and miners in person at first. It has requested cost sheets for 1919 operations.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Pershing Praises American Army On Battlefield
General Pershing told a Lincoln audience that the American army was the best to have ever marched in war and helped turn the tide. He credited Allied support for recognizing American soldiering prowess and urged universal military training as citizenship prerequisite.
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Europe
Pershing
Bank Robbery: Benson Bank Nets $150,000 in Heist
Four unmasked men robbed the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Benson, a Omaha suburb, of 150000 dollars. Six employees and five customers were lined up against a wall by the bandits as they escaped.
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Omaha
Associated Press
Tonal Bank of
Benson
Red Hall Raided. Bolshevik School Found
Police raided Red Hall last night and uncovered a Bolshevik school run by Dr. Michael Schoolman. Nine Russians attended and were arrested.
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Red Hall
Seattle
Associated Press
Hall
Michael Schoolman
Chinese Gambling Den Raided in Seattle
Deputy Sheriff Irving Brown raided a Chinese gambling house in Seattle. He fought thirty-five Chinese assailants, shooting Ah Tong in the leg, and four suspects were arrested.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Irving Brown
Ah Tong
President Wilson Felt Weak After Birthday Celebration
President Wilson overtaxed himself at his birthday celebration with family present and will likely remain in his room over New Year’s, according to reports.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Possibility of Compromise on Peace Treaty Ratification
Senator Pomerene of Ohio who supported ratification with reservations met with Senator Lodge to discuss compromise proposals. The exchange occurred as both senators on the foreign relations committee explored options to resolve conflicting opinions on the peace treaty.
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Washington
Associated Press
Pomerene
Ohio
Lodge
Senate Committee
Foreign Relations
Foreign Relations Committee
Great activity predicted for coming year in industry
The statistics committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce predicts continued industrial activity next year. Building is strong except where crops failed. Copper mining shows little activity, silver and oil prosper. Farmers are unusually prosperous.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States Chamber of Commerce
South Dakota filings close for presidential race
In Pierre South DakotaWilliam Grant Webster a New York lawyer filed as an independent candidate for the Republican nomination for vice president His prior run for Illinois Senate is noted The Republican field includes General Wood Senator Poindexter Senator Johnson and Governor Lowden with Gerard listed for the Democrats Louisville Kentucky reports say Republicans in the state are considering Governor Morrow for vice president
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Morrow
Attorney for Wobblies Jailed in Vancouver
George Vanderveer of Seattle, attorney for the Industrial Workers of the World, was arrested in Vancouver on a charge of talking with county jail prisoners last October. Two men needed to overpower him. Vanderveer is preparing the defense of I W W members charged with the Centralia murders.
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Associated Press
George Vanderveer
Seattle
Industrial Workers of the World
Vanderveer
Centralia
Canadian Terminals to Be Electrified
London Ontario reports manager Hanna of the Canadian railroads forecast early electrification of all terminals and proposes higher freight rates. Lackawanna Pennsylvania notes mayor Toomey says attacks on steel plant workers are common and will request troop reinforcements.
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London
Ontario
Associated Press
Hanna
Lackawanna, Pa
Toomey
Lackawanna
Hapgood Explains Resignation as Denmark Minister
Norman Hapgood issued a public explanation of his resignation as minister to Denmark. He denied sympathy with or ties to the Soviets, but argued Bolshevism has grown stronger by the blockade. He rejected the charge of being friendly to Lenin and Trotsky as made in Harvey's Weekly.
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New York
Associated Press
Norman Hapgood
Denmark
Bolshevist Propagandist Anna Reinstein Arrested in Buffalo
Dr Anna Reinstein wife of Boris Reinstein and described as director of Bolshevik propaganda abroad was arrested in Buffalo on orders of the legislative investigating committee. The report notes her ties to Lenines cabinet and alleged foreign influence activities.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Associated Press
Anna Reinstein
Boris Reinstein
Lenine
Bolshev
Coolidge Declines to Run for Presidency
A public letter from Governor Coolidge states he will not seek the Republican nomination for President. The Boston dispatch notes the declaration was released on December 31.
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Coolidge
Boston
Associated Press
Seattle Prepares Large New Year Eve Celebration
Pre Restaurants and theaters brace for record New Year’s Eve crowds in Seattle. Chief Warren reports many residents plan trips to Vancouver and Victoria to welcome the new year with hard drinks while soft drinks will be the only beverages allowed locally.
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Seattle
Warren
Vancouver
Victoria
Alcohol stolen from battleship Nebraska in San Francisco
Police seek clue after thief breaks into main compass on the battleship Nebraska and steals four gallons of liquid alcohol. The incident occurred in San Francisco on December 31, reported by the Associated Press.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Madame Tetrazzini to Fly Over Seattle Today
Opera star Madame Tetrazzini will travel by air over Seattle in a Boeing aircraft today, sharing the flight with Boeing representatives. The event highlights the collaboration between the celebrated singer and the aviation firm.
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Madame Tetrazzini
Seattle
Associated Press
Boeing
Harvard and Oregon Face Off for New Year Championship
Harvard Huskies and Oregon Ducks meet at Tournament Park Pasadena on New Year’s Day in the East versus West inter-sectional. Harvard arrives with an undefeated 1919 season, scoring heavily against Bates, Virginia, Springfield, Brown, Tufts and others, while Oregon’s record includes a close loss to Washington State and wins over Multnomah, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon Agricultural College.
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Huskies
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Princeton
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University of Virginia
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Boston College
Tufts
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Washington State College
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Multnomah Oregon
University of Idaho
University of Washington
Oregon Agricultural College
Holographic Will Admitted to Probate in San Francisco
A love letter written from France two weeks before his death by Harry Haines to his fiancée was admitted as a holographic will in probate court in San Francisco. The letter bequeaths all his possessions, and the appearance marks a rare confirmation of a handwritten will.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
France
Harry Haines
Admiral Decker Removed for Cause over Madrid Posting
Secretary Daniels disclosed that Admiral Decker was removed from his Madrid post at the request of Secretary Jam es ing for attempting to usurp duties of the U S ambassador during his tour as naval attache. The decision followed his refusal to accept a naval crust on the grounds of inadequate reward for services.
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Crs
Madrid
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Decker
Jamsing
United States
Government holdings at Wrangell and Sitka may be auctioned
The Treasury Secretary asked Congress to authorize sale to highest bidders of abandoned government buildings and grounds. Items include Sitka Alaska lots taken from the Russians and the old Wrangell customs house.
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Wrangell and
Sitka
Washington
Associated Press
Secretary of the Treasury
Glass
Congress
Vof
Alaska
Wrangell
Shipping Board Pursues Hoboken Piers From War Department
The United States Shipping Board seeks transfer of six former Hamburg American Line piers at Hoboken from the War Department. The piers, bought from the alien property custodian, have been used for troop handling.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States Shipping Board
War Department
Hamburg- American Line
Hoboken
Sproule Elected President of Southern Pacific
New York Dec 21 William Sproule was today elected president of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to succeed Julius Kruttschnitt who will remain as chairman of the board.
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New York
Associated Press
William Sproule
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Julius Kruttschnitt
Berger Receives Socialist Ovation in Chicago
A large Socialist gathering in Chicago honored Victor Berger after his 1919 re election to Congress amid his prior 1919 sedition conviction. Berger claimed re election vindicated him and warned of another run if excluded again. He credited President Wilson with remarks Berger had voiced in 1917 about war as a capitalists’ war and his prison sentence.
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Victor Berger
Congress
House of Representatives
Socialist Party
Berger
Wilson
Ninety Eight Ships Launched At Seattle In Past Year
Ninety eight ocean ships totaling over seven hundred thousand tons were launched in Seattle during the year just closed. Of these, sixty three were steel vessels.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Seattle Doctor Fatally Shoots Self Cleaning Gun
Dr. B. G. Love, 39, accidentally shot and killed himself yesterday while handling a firearm in Seattle. The incident occurred during routine gun cleaning, with officials labeling it an accidental death.
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Seattle
Associated Press
B. G. Love
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