Plumb Plan For Industry Prompts Unified Management Proposal
Washington news briefs outline a Plumb plan for all American industry modeled on the railroad plan. It calls for triad control by capital labor and the public with an orderly, early participation and standard rates to fund reserves. Public ownership debate grows as a path to private management.
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New York, Jan
Iabor
Hines
Bar Association of
New York City
Congress
Cnapital
Mr. Times
Washington
Glenn DT
Railroad Brotherhoods
Army camps to be opened for Communist detainees
Washington January 6 authorities sought to shelter Communist party detainees after a department of justice roundup filled facilities. Ellis Island proved too small, prompting Secretary Baker to authorize General Bullard to use Camp Upton on Long Island for housing.
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Washington
Communist Party
Department Ofjustice
War Department
Ellis Island
New York
Baker
Bullard
Camp Upton
Tong Island
Suffrage Ratified by Rhode Island Legislature
Rhode Island approved the federal woman suffrage amendment. The house passed the resolution 80 to 3, and the senate adopted it with one dissenting vote. Rhode Island becomes the twenty third state to ratify the amendment.
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Providence
R. 1
House
Senate
Rhode II
Nand
Americans Tour Germany in Berlin December Visitors
Borin Jan 3 reports Berlin police records show 857 Americans registered in December, leading foreign visitors. France ranks second with 280, England third with 218, total foreigners 102 171.
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Borin
United States
Berlin
France
England
Earthquake in Mexico Hits Ten States Causing Many Deaths
Mexico City reports a powerful quake Saturday night across ten states including Mexico Puebla and Vera Cruz. The center near Mount Orizaba caused severe damage in Teocolo Coustlan Jalapa and other towns while Orizaba suffered cracked blocks and churches.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Puebla
Oaxacn
Guerrero
Morelos
Jalisco
Thiscada
Hidalgo
Querotico
Tehuantepec
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Mount Orizaba
Teocolo
Coustlan
Jalapa
Orizaba
Socialists Barred From New York Assembly Seats
Five Socialist members of the New York assembly were denied seats pending eligibility review after Speaker Sweet denounced the Socialist party. The resolution passed 140 to 6 amid prolonged applause as the action was announced.
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Assembly
Albany
N. Y
Sweet
Socialist Party
New York
United States
Greeks win clashes near Ademishe amid Turkish losses
Greek occupation forces engaged Turkish detachments near Ademishe in Asia Minor. Serious Turkish losses reported with Turks driven from two heights near the armistice line and one cannon captured. Ten Greek soldiers and one officer wounded.
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Balontki
Greece
Greeek
Ademishe
Asia Minor
Carpentier Accepts Dempsey Bout Terms in America
Desamps, manager for Georges Carpentier, wired James Coffroth last evening accepting terms for a championship bout in America. Carpentier would fight Dempsey but insists on a 10 round limit rather than a longer bout.
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Coffroth
Paris
Descamps
Georges Carpentier
James Coffroth
Carpentier
Dempsey
America
Violinist Maude Powell Dies in Pittsburgh Tour
Maude Powell a renowned violinist formerly of New York died in Pittsburgh while on a concert tour. Officials attribute the collapse to overwork and say she was struck down suddenly.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Jan
Maude Powell
Convention Goes to San Francisco for 1920 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic national committee awarded the 1920 convention site to San Francisco after votes narrowed from Kansas City and Chicago. Provisions include $125,000 for expenses, use of the municipal auditorium for 16,000 to 18,000 attendees, and added entertainment funds. The resolutions praise President Wilson’s world peace efforts, condemn Republican delays on the Versailles treaty, and urge the Senate to approve ratification without nullifying reservations.
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Washington
Democratic National Committees
San Francisco
Kanaas City
Chicago
Tsadore B. Dockweller
California
Stin Praneisco
National Democratic Committee
Senate
United States
America
Bandit Shot Policeman in Denver Shootout
Policeman James Bogglo died in county hospital from wounds after a gun battle with Adrian Thompson a bandit suspect officers tried to arrest Thompson was killed by Bogglo in the exchange Thompson wounded the officer before his death in the confrontation at Denver.
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Denver
James Bogglo
Adrian Thompson
Thompson
Bogelo
Rebellion Plots Against U S Made Public
The Department of Justice disclosed a plot by radical leaders tied to nationwide raids to overthrow the government and seize power. It described plans to dismantle representative government and labor unions, establish a Soviet style regime under Communist parties, and trigger general strikes to topple the United States government.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Commnnist
Communist Labor Party
United States
Grange backs antistrike clause in railroad bill
Washington January 17. The National Grange executive committee will present referendum results to Senator Cumming, showing unanimous support for retaining the antistrike clause in the Cummings railroad bill. The committee will also deliver farmers views on packing legislation to Senator Gronna, proposing a national food commission to govern packers.
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Washington
National Grange
Cumming
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Grange
Farmers’ Organization
Gronna
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
National Food Commission
Irish Rebels Fight Police At Carrigtoghill
Cork January 5 Sinn Fein volunteers in Carrigtohill attacked the police barracks after a four hour battle. A mining party breached a wall and dynamite exploded. Police were overpowered and captured but later released. no casualties reported.
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Garriigtohill
Cork
Sinn
Amnesty Asked in Mexico During New Year Address
Mexico City January 3 President Carranza said amnesty may be granted to Mexican fugitives in foreign countries. The statement answered a petition from Col Antonio Jauregui, survivor of the French intervention, who asked pardons for former federal officers. Carranza advised Jauregui to wait tranquilly.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Antonio Jauregui
Jauregul
Mexicans Slay Two More Yanks Near Port Lobos
Washington received private reports of the murder of two American Petroleum Co. employees, P. J. Rolle and Earle Bowles, near Port Lobos Mexico. The State Department ordered urgent démarches to Mexico City and Tampico for swift capture and punishment, with consular and embassy officials to report actions taken. The Texans were identified as P. J. Rolle of Houston and Earl Bowles formerly with Gulf Refining at Beaumont.
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Barl Bowles
P. d. Rolle
International Petroleum Company
Palo Blanco
Port Lobos
Tampico
State Department
Carranza
Lampico
Department of State
P. J. Rolle
Earle Bowtes
Tuxpan
Mexico
Mexico City
Houston
Tex
Mex
Texas
P. J. Molle
Earl Bowles
Gulf Refining Company
Beaumont
San Antonio
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
William Q. Jenkins
Puebla
Zuzman
Jenkins
J. Salt Hansen
Twlip Mitchell
Wilson and Bryan Split Over League At Jackson Dinner
Washington remains divided as William Jennings Bryan denounces making the League of Nations an issue in the next election while President Wilson urges a referendum style choice on the treaty. Both leaders spoke at the Jackson dinner, reflecting party tensions.
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Washington
Jan
William 7
Bryan
Wilson
Democratic Party
League of Nations
French Charge Named in Berlin for Marceilly Appointment
French Charge d Affaires in Berlin appointed after Jan promotion of M. da Marceilly to minister. The posting reflects shifts in Paris Berlin diplomacy as authorities confirm the new envoy and role.
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Berlin
M. da Marceilly
Health Conserving Elixir Featured in 1916 Ad
An old advertisement promotes Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a health booster. It cites a St Paul letter praising quick stomach relief and claims government orders in 1917 and 1918 for large shipments, endorsed by Joseph Triner Company of Chicago.
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Benton C. Decker
Navy Cross
Madrid
Decker
Spain
St. Paul
Triner
Henry Celvenyy Ross
Joseph Triner Company
Ashland Ave
Chicgo
Ty Fg
U. S
Unhappy Faculty Says Some People Have A Gift For Gaffe
A school faculty member remarks on the habit of saying the wrong thing and notes the same pattern felt in school. The quote underscores awkward social missteps and raises a broader theme of public miscommunication in education settings.
Papes Cold Compound Quick Relief in Hours
A vintage ad extols Papes Cold Compound as fast relief for colds. It promises nostril opening, stopped runny nose, headache relief, and fever reduction after doses every two hours up to three. It costs only a few cents at drug stores and emphasizes tasting pleasant with no quinine.
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Pape
Papa
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