Wood alcohol to be regulated as poison under reform plan
Commissioner Roper proposes federal controls on wood alcohol mirroring grain liquor rules. A heavy tax and permits for all producers aim to track movement from maker to consumer and enable swift action for violations. Federal search targets non beverage uses in New York and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper
Union Nowa Service
Washington
Congress
Roper
Bureau of Internal Revenue l
Son of Dean Geta Sentence Faces Parole Violations
Donald Hammond, 24, son of Cornell University dean William Hammond, was sentenced to three and a half to seven years in state prison for parole violations including forged checks thefts and drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Donald Hammond
William Hammond
Cornell University
Disturbance Leaders Released in British India
Leaders of April disturbances at Amritsar in the Punjab district were freed from Lahore jail. Authorities reported a large number of natives killed during the unrest and the released figures followed advices received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amritan
British India
Lahore
Realty dealer Armour shoots son and himself in Pasadena
Police said James F. Armour a realty dealer shot and killed his 14 year old son James Cochrane Armour in bed on a sleeping porch at the Armour home in one of Pasadena's best districts and then killed himself. He left a note claiming he would "go and take the boy along" directing a simple funeral but gave no reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
James F. Armour
James Cochrane Armour
Armour
Wimple
Government Conducts Nationwide Roundup of Radicals
The government through Justice Department agents conducted a sweeping raid in 33 cities arresting over 1 500 members of the communist and communist labor parties with estimates that several thousand more would be detained. New York led with more than 600 arrests. other cities included Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Buffalo Portland and Boston among many. The action aimed to gather evidence for possible deportations and to disrupt radical headquarters and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Portland
Ore
New York
New England
Garvan
Department of Labor
Hills Island
Chicago
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Baltimore
Boston
Cleveland
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Hartford
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Louisville
Milwaukee
Newark
Omaha
Pittsburgh
Providence
San Franccisco
Scranton
Spokane
St. Louis
St. Paul
Springfield
Mass
Syracuse
Toledo
Trenton
Interstate Commerce Commission to Fix Rates Under Accord
Senate and House conferees report an agreement to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix railroad rates and suspend annual rate orders of state commissions. The ICC could substitute its findings and rate orders when state actions unfairly affect interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
House
Commission at Work Preliminary Steps For Coal Inquiry
Western Newspaper Union reports coal operators from Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania argue against wage increases beyond the 14 percent set in the strike settlement. The Wilson commission prepares to study wages and prices while Hines allows limited overseas coal shipments from Baltimore and Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calion News Service
Chicago
Sinois
Indian
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Thomas ‘Tl. Brewster
St. Louis
A. M. Ogle
Terre Haute
Governor Eyes Probe Into Texas Prison System
Texas Governor Holby signals readiness to order an investigation of alleged graft in the state prison system. R L Wintry, chair of the prison commission, charged millions are being diverted and expressed desire for inquiry. The governor’s telegram sought information in response to Wintry’s statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
W. P. Holby
R. L. Wintry
Prison Commission
Steamer Queen Crashes in Heavy Fog Near Seattle
A freighter named Queen rammed a bargeload of six freight cars in dense fog off Seattle. Five cars toppled into the bay while a general freight load valued at about $100,000 disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Queen
Here
New Year Prohibition Quiet in New York Courts
New Year’s Eve passed with few arrests as magistrates in New York police courts saw an unusual lull. No intoxicated or disorderly conduct arrests were recorded on the day after, signaling a quiet start to prohibition enforcement.
Railroads urged to spend billions to upgrade transportation
Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific calls for about three billion dollars to be invested by U S railroads within the next few years to build first class passenger and freight facilities. He argues the country must expand car and engine capacity as demand grows and government control matures. Reports say plans for expanded passenger services and deluxe trains may follow private ownership restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westeorn
Union News Service
St. Paul
Minn
United States
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
New York
Eliott
Elliott
Pacific
Western metal output falls sharply in 1919
Washington reports high labor costs cut metal production in Oregon Nevada and Colorado. Total metal output from these three states was 47,964,920 in 1919, down from 84,072,238 in 1918, according to Geological Survey figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oregon
Nevada
Colorado
Geological Survey
Bankers favor stock control and federal rail measures
The American Bankers Association through its special railroad committee urged government control of railroad stock and bond issues, a quick return to private ownership, and a six month income guarantee after federal control ends. It also endorsed consolidation of railroad properties and federal incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Bankers’ Association
Marketing course proposals in New York schools
Mrs Louis Lee Weltmiller deputy commissioner of public markets in New York advocates adding marketing courses for lower grade public school pupils to teach children what to buy for the family table as a measure against high living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Lee Weltmiller
Public Markets
Urge Friendship Between Nations in Danger
Japanese consul general M Yude, currently on leave in Japan, says the Japan United States relationship is in considerable danger and must be placed on a more amicable basis than at present according to advices from Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
United States
M. Yude
New York
Toklo
Thieves Steal $75,000 in Gold and Platinum
In Perth Amboy New Jersey burglars drilled the Dressler and Hasslacher Chemical Co safe and stole gold and platinum totaling $75,000. Police found the drilled safe empty and the loot missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Amboy
N. J
Dressler & Hasslacher Chemical Company
Vigilante Gasocation Forms in Chicago for Bandit Terror
Merchants and residents on the North and West sides organize a vigilante association to combat recurring robberies. Stores and homes install push buttons and floor alarms. When activated, all members respond and act in unison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wyoming News Notes From Across the State
Coal sells at a premium in Jackson with two loads bringing 20 dollars per ton while wood goes for 15 to 20 dollars per cord. Governor Carey names A. B. Roneh as state prohibition commissioner, replacing F. E. Crabbe. Rock Springs to host an opportunity school aiding local education. Colorado interests push War Department to form a Denver based army division including Colorado New Mexico Wyoming and Utah. Drilling resumes at Boone Dome and nearby fields by New York Oil Co. Sheridan wins a grade school contract for 128,500 dollars to be completed by August 1. Harvey C. Wallace, who escaped Rawlins penitentiary, robbed a Nebraska store and fled on foot wearing different clothes. Hamilton Dome sale volumes planned to Midwest Refining Co with storage and railroad transport pending weather. Three thousand cattle saved from starvation, possibly rising to six thousand as roundups resume after harsh December weather. Riverton drainage case upholds district court ruling on assessments for seepage lands. Cheyenne to host first national motor truck reliability contest in June or July with pneumatic tires under 3.5 tons. capacity loading and division trophies. Petroleum production at 13,000,000 barrels, highest on record, with 1,000,000 more than 1918. Mondell warns Wyoming must expect modest federal aid and must cut national expenditures. Peabody syndicate buys seven Sheridan County coal properties for 7 million dollars. output expected to rise to 2.5 million tons annually. American Legion drive nears 4,000 Wyoming members. Sheridan leads in memberships for 1920. Fire at Hereford ranch east of Cheyenne destroys property worth 7,000 dollars and threatens 40,000 dollars in stock. blaze possibly started by matches seen by a girl.
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Riverton
Wyo
Linder
Ralph Kimball
Cheyenne
C. 8. Hill
G. B. Morgan
Peabody Syndicate of
Chicago
Sheridan County
F. 8
Peabody
Peabody Coal Company of
American Legion
Wyoming
Harry Fisher
Sheridan Fur
Hereford Ranch
Market prices and awards from Wichall and Brighton cane factory
Colorado settlement prices list commodities from Wichall Markets including copper pork and live cattle with bids for hogs, steers, veal and cows. A bonus of 80,120 dollars from the Great Western Sugar Co awards Brighton factory workers for best beet sugar campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichall
Colorado
Speier
Brighton
Great Western Sugar Company
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San Francisco
Greater
Internal Revenue District
United States Supreme Court
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Wall Street
Department
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Killa
U.S
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Rembrandt Peale
John P. White
Hines
Newport News
White House
Lincoln
Penitentiarias
Jackson
Carey
Roneh
Platte County
Atate Prohibition
FE. L. Crabbe
Rock Springs
War Department
New Mexico
Utah
Boone Dome
Salt Creek
South
Casper Creek
Morris Field
New York Oil Company
N. A. Pearson
Sheridan
Harvey C. Wallace
Rawlins
Nebraska
Hamilton Dome
Thermopolis
Midwest Refining Company
Union Nova Ser
Denver Markets
Bos
Il Good Home
Bae Young
Ievseerered
Colo
Reese
Eapeeas
Eastern Livestock
Sivas
Rile Timothy
Clover Band
Pork— Nami Lurd
Nate Hilles
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