Happenings in Washington and Across World This Week
A week of events includes calls for continued speculation to support markets and farm prices, unionization drives in iron and steel, and a naval inquiry into the Rockaway balloon incident. Also noted are rail traffic losses, Cork and Irish conditions, a San Francisco fraud suit, a Seattle shooting, alcohol smuggling probes, lost fleet sailors, and a Dallas postal heist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
U.S. Steel Corporation
Ailso
Rockaway, N.Y
Tieutenants Kloor
Hinton
Parrell
Hudson Bay
Daniels
Aise
House Committee
Transportation Nct
World events mix with labor talks and crime in latest report
The report covers AFL leader Samuel Gompers meeting with Mexican President Obregon, Irish outrages with 22 police casualties, a Dublin murder, U.S. military policy on repatriation, and various economic and political notes. It includes details on steel and copper trade talks, relief efforts, and upcoming events like a Philadelphia world’s fair plan.
Harding Works On Cabinet Selections And Inaugural Plans
President elect Harding finishes cabinet and policy talks in Marion Ohio and plans a Florida houseboat trip before inauguration. He will likely pick secretary of state Charles Evans Hughes and set a simple east portico ceremony on the Capitol steps with a small platform for his inaugural address.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
St. Augustine
Fla
Florida
South
Efeet
Sertor J
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Tiarding
Congress
Morida
Charles Evans Hughes
Capitol
Warren G. Turding
United States
Elliott Woods
Woods
Fuaiwu
Senate
Wis
Decrease of U S Debt Shown in Treasury Statement
Washington reports December ordinary expenditures fell about 20 million from November while public debt payments rose by nearly 1 million. For six months ending December 31 ordinary disbursements were down by over 1 billion versus 1919. Public debt outlays rose to about 1.5 billion in December from 675 million the prior month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Down-and-Outer Inmate Claims $5 Million Heirloom
Portand Oregon January 19 1920 Inmate at Pisgah home says he is heir to an estate nearing five million dollars and plans to sail for England to claim his fortune. He is 43 year old 8 W Thorley and told friends on the eve of departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Pisgah
England
Bergdoll Applies for Writ in Leavenworth Draft Case
Ervyn R Bergdoll heir to a Philadelphia family and convict in Fort Leavenworth filed a writ of habeas corpus in federal court at Topeka demanding release. A hearing is set in Kansas City February 15.
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Kansas City
Ervyin R. Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Fort, Leavenworth
Kas
Topeka
Congress orders halt to Army recruiting down to 175000
Congress voted 285 to 4 to direct the secretary of War to stop recruiting until the Army is reduced to 175000 men. A joint resolution also prevents further enrollments yet allows reenlistments of those who have served before. Pershing warned against forces below 200000 for safety. A Japanese aggression clash fueled debate in the Senate.
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Washington
Jian
Congress
Indiana
Avi
House
Hiters
Ty Chainman Kahn
Gommittee
Secretary of War
Sentatives Boo
Texas
Blackmon
Alnnn
Coady
Ary Ltd
Demerats
Cramton
Michigan
Republian
Conference
Joint Conference Committee
Senate
War Department
Pershing
Biker
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Aginst Aneariay
Generit Pershing
Chiat
Semaetor Phelan
California
Willian
Mississippi
Phelan
Semator Williams
Jecpan
Chef Quits After Remarks Hurt Pride in Ossining
In Ossining New York on a day following a prison kitchen scene James Blanche a cook at Sing Sing reportedly quit after remarks about his cooking hurt his pride He said he would be out soon and back on the job where his art is appreciated Previously he served in a New York hotel cuisine and left with a claim of pride hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N.Y
James Blanche
Sing “Sing
Quepi
New York
Blanche
Rain Damage Strikes Honolulu After Prolonged Rains
Flooding in Patolo valley and Waikiki’s Royal Grove district caused about 25000 in damage. A few small buses were swept away and four people were reported drowned in an unverified report as waters receded leaving several inches of mud on streets and lawns.
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Honolulu
Patolo
Royal Grove
Waikiki
Inquiry urged into Cork burning by fresh commission
The London Times says there is good reason to believe the burning of Cork will be examined by another inquiry to be conducted by a new commission that is about to be appointed.
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The
London Times
Cork
Fire kills two in Payenne film building blaze
A January fire in Payenne New Jersey swept a building housing several film manufacturing concerns. Two people died Miss Ethel Huckow 24 and a man believed to be Arthur Post 21. Ten injured and all other employees accounted for Post burned to death Huckow died leaping to escape from the second floor
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Payenne
N. J
Ethel Huckow
Arthur Post
Post
Huckow
Van Duren Oil Company Faces Receiver Suit
In Helena a federal suit by minority stockholders seeks a receiver. The answer claims assets valued at 105 million dollars with 6 million shares, over half unissued, and 2400 acres in Devils Basin plus holdings in Woman’s Pocket and Belmont Dome. Leases are enhanced by three producing wells including the discovery well. N Le Nelson, president, approved the actions. The company denies misuse and asserts solvency.
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Helena
Ile
Shires of Treasury
van. Durén Oil Company
Devils Basin
Woman’s Pocket
Belmont Dome
Devil's “Basin
van Duren
N. le Nelson
Bullet Hits Woman as Rifle Shot Misses Bird Half Mile Away
A 21 caliber high power rifle fired at a magpie by a Prickly Pear valley farmer shattered a window and struck Mrs. Walsh at her dinner table. The bullet pierced a cream can and hit her corset causing severe bruising though doctors expect recovery unless infection develops. The incident, witnessed by James Walsh, occurred as the shooter aimed at the bird.
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Helena
Pei Valley
James Walsh
Montana Merchants Report Shows 940 Bankruptcies
Ro G Dunn & Co released a Montana year 1920 report noting 940 failures among 11 000 merchants. The firm says the depressed year means a good showing and expects Montana to fare better than some states during the next 12 months despite an uncertain opening in 1921.
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Montana
Ro G, Dunn & Co
Rural Montana Outruns Cities in Population Growth
Montana rural areas show a population rise of 14.45 percent since 1900 while urban figures grow 18.59 percent in the decade. Historical counts indicate 108,213 more rural residents than urban in 1910 with 242,035 rural and 38,420 urban in that year.
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Helena
Montana
Consistarien
Montiaban
State Board Plans Re Recording All Brands
Helena reports the Montana livestock commission found about 85 000 of 85 000 brands and marks on state records inactive and recommends a law to require re recording all such marks and brands. Non re recorded marks would become public property and open to be recorded by others. A 25 cent fee is proposed for re recording.
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Helena
Montana
State Livestock Commission
The
Livestock Commission
Legislative Assembly
United States Public Health Service Hospital
Fort Harrison
Fred J. Westlund
Montana Wool Growers’ ‘Association
H.C. Gardner
Anaconda
Dillon
State Association
Plate
Missoula Poundmaster Sells Dobbin for Eight Dollars
Missoula officials report the eight dollar bid for a horse at the city pound last week was not a new low. A prior incident saw a man buy a horse for twenty five cents then drag it home at speed causing injuries that led to the animal being shot after a cruelty arrest and a ten dollar fine.
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Missoula
State Auditor Reports Insurance Dept Receipts for Two Years
Porter presents the two year receipts of the Montana Insurance Department ending November 30 1920 totaling 5 860 002 85 with 60 041 081 88 deposited to the general fund and 18 460 56 to the fire marshal fund. 1919 and 1920 show large increases in collections including taxes on premiums and agent licenses with 1919 receipts at 244 006 39 rising to 816 085 85 in 1920. A survey of oil activity in Cat Creek Nog 1920 is cited along with preparation for a February bulletin release by the Montana School of Mines.
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Cat Creek
Nayemaber
Bik Basin Petroleum Company
State Bureau of Mines
Department
State School of Mines
United States Geological Survey
Ikind
Montana
Montana School of Mines
Butte
George T. Porter
Seventeenth Assembly
State Insurance Department
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House Agricultieal Committee
Chicasa Board
of Trade
Joseph W. Griffin
Chicago Board of Trade
Monoepco
Mayor O'Callaghan
Committee of No
Trish
America
Sidney Davenpeart
Chicago
Merchaint
San Francisco
Jean
Helen Vacheron
Bordeaux
France
Davenport
Vacherons
Robert Lee
Ballard
Seattle
Dora Lee
Edgar Oscar Berstrom
U.S. S. Arkansas
Burton Mayner
Stoddard
Jackson Street
Dallas
Tex
American Federation of Labor
National Palace
Mexico City
Obregon
Gompers
Ireland
Dublin
William McGrath
King's Counsel
Tul
Coblenz
Christias
Vis
Provinchl Register of ‘Companies
Victoria
Prince Riper Pulp & Paper Company
Ela
Tessie
Uninen
Yidera
Germude I. Kelly
Boland
Ryrosidl Mah
Dr Kelly
Sian Penn
New York City
George Po Lainh
Department of Justice
Lamb
Chiet
Caureate of Investigation
Justice Department
Switzerland
Italy
Farmers of
American Farm Bureau Federation
Thinois Agricultural Association
Treward
Herbert Hoover
Gerhard M. Dahl
Barker
Minois Bankers’ Association
Sami
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Dominion
Nonpartisan League
Nebraska House
Mrs. Harding
Hughes
U. S
Bergdoll
Houses of Congress
John J. Pershing
Dunn
State Board
Greenfield
Porter
Legislature
Insurance Department For
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Wagner
Mr. Wagner
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