New Congress For Cuba Ordered By Roosevelt Decree
Gov Magoon in Havana says a special decree from President Roosevelt will require all Cuban congressmen in office since 1905 to resign. A new congress and election will follow to restore peace, with many incumbents likely to seek reelection amid strong public support. Moderates call the move unfair but acknowledge futility of protest. General Rivera warns it could be disastrous.
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Havana
Magoon
Roosevelt
Ufa
Cuba
General Rivera
Tanana Mines Railway to Tap Fox and Chatanika Flats Rail line
The Tanana Mines Railway plans spring construction tapping Fox Vault Dome and Chatanika Flats reaching Lower Cleary with daily car service once completed. English White Pass interests are bought, enabling immediate tie and bridge timber orders and rapid progress toward a broad network in the Tanana valley.
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Tanana
Lower Cleary
Fox
Vault
Dome Creek
Chatanika Flats
Little Elderady
Tansna Mines Railroad Company
C. Moriarty
Falcon Joslin
New York
White Pass
Moriarty
Real Estate Trust Co Reopens Under Earle Plan
Philadelphia November 1 under George H Earle Jr Real Estate Trust company reopened for business after its August failure caused by financial irregularities by president Frank K Hipple who died by his own hand Earle named receiver and reorganized the firm More than 600000 was deposited in the first hour of business Chicago shop girls organize for eight hour day and weekly pay rates
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Philadelphia
George H. Earle, Jr
Real Estate Trust Company
Frank K. Hipple
Ted
Earle
San Francisco Police Chief Dinan Suspended Amid Indictments
San Francisco police chief Jerry Dinan has been suspended by the citys police commissioners while grand jury indictments against him and Abe Renf are considered. Indictments allege protecting disorderly houses for personal gain and perjury related to graft inquiries involving Schmitz and Reut. Special Prosecutor Heney promises further charges if current cases fail.
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San Fancisco
San Francisco
Jerry Dinan
Dinan
Abe Renf
Benson
John A. Benson
F. A. Hyde
Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Edward B. Perrin
Wiliams, Ariz
Indians Quit Hosiana Hunting Ground Bordering Yukon
The Yukon Indians of Fort Hamlin Stevens Village and nearby areas declare they will not hunt or trap in the Hosiana region this winter due to too many white men. Report by Paul Schultz notes the Hosiana area along three forks has long been a prime hunting and trapping ground with seasonal travel and fare, but growing white presence prompts withdrawal.
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Fort Hamlin
Steven
Yukon
Paul Schultz
Schultz & Russell
Yukon Valley News Reports White Encroachment on Hunting Grounds
A Yukon Valley News item notes growing pressure from white settlers encroaching on Native hunting grounds, highlighting concern over access and preservation of traditional territories. Local observers warn of dietary and cultural impacts as settlers push into the region.
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Yukon Valley News
Jim Morrison Gets Easy Money in Seattle Incident
Jim Morrison, a life preserver seller and pu gilism expert, found $500 in a bag on First Avenue Seattle and claimed the prize from a cigar dealer’s store. He planned to collect the money Wednesday morning after staking $509 and offering $500 for accommodation on a two day investment. Also in Boston and San Francisco reports, Benson faces renewed land fraud indictments and the Salvation Army opens the People’s Palace lodging house in the South End for workers at a cost of $240,000 with 287 rooms and amenities.
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Seattle
Jim Morrison
First Avenue
Hig Ega
Jim
New York
Hughes
Morrison
Boston
People’s Palace
Salvation Army
South End
Hebrew Butchers Attack and Call for Beef Trust Probe
The Hebrew Butchers' Association passed strong resolutions urging the president to order an investigation of the beef trust after three shops were attacked by women protesting meat price rises. The piece notes the Cigar Makers' International Union formed in 1864.
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Hebrew Butchers' Association
Meat Trust
New York
Hebrew Butchers’ Association
Beef Trust
Memorial window unveiled for Secretary Hay in Philadelphia
Kenneth Israel temple congregation unveiled a memorial window honoring Secretary of State Hay. The program featured several speakers praising him as a diplomat who tempered statecraft with the golden rule. Separately, tramway workers under Salford British corporation sought higher pay and better conditions.
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Keneseth Israel’ Temple of
Philadelphia
Hay
Keneseth Israel Temple Congregation
Salford
England
Missionary fund distributed in successful year
Omaha reports the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church closed its thirty-eighth annual conference with the finance committee's report highlighting a $616,457 distribution raised during the year. In Chicago, George Ade denied engagement rumors with actress Miss Helen Hale.
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Omaha
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sessalon
Chicago
George Ade
Helen Hale
Meyendorff Replies to Warren Charge on Coal Frauds
Special Agent Meyendorff of the secret service returns fire against Senator Warren of Wyoming. He says Warren’s interview accusing him of fraud in his rise is a misstatement. Meyendorff asserts he was a Siberian exile until 1866 and never tried death by his own hand. English nailmakers earn 33 a week while workers here get 30.
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Joslin
Tanana Valley
Joslyn
Goldstream
Meyendorff
Senator Warren
Lincoln
Portland
Ore
Secret Service
Utah
Wyoming
Warren
Siberia
Denver
Congress Opens Short Session in Washington
Special to The News reports Congress convenes at noon for a brief session closing the Fifty-ninth Congress. Early business focuses on legislative, executive and judicial appropriations to fund running government operations. The Senate and House will hear the president’s message Tuesday before adjourning briefly, with Smoot’s case set for the 10th amid lobbying by Utah interests. Tariff talks will occupy time alongside ongoing appropriations.
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Appropriations
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Alaska Governor Seeks Legal Reforms and New District
Governor Hoggatt of Alaska submits a year end report urging Congress to revise territorial laws, create a fourth judicial district, appoint a new judge, and form a committee of legal men. He pushes for lighthouse funding, new roads, and opposing full withdrawal of coal lands while strengthening anti fraud laws. He notes population gains, rail expansion, native medical aid, and calls for government stations and executive offices in Juneau.
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Hoggatt
Congress
Alaska
Juneau
Washington
Rich Strike on Tundra Digging Reported Near Nome
Special to The News Nome December 1 1921 prospectors uncover a rich gold find two thousand feet from the sea west of the Snake river a large body of ore seen and development to begin soon with several offers for interests. A separate line notes slow cotton weaving in Africa with a skilled worker producing about three yards daily.
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Nome
Snake River
Africa
Gordon's department store hosts parting dinner for boss
Gordon's department store held a 4 p m farewell dinner for Mr Gordon before his departure to Seattle and New York. The Cecil cafe provided an epicurean repast while harmony between boss and staff was evident. Gordon plans to buy stocks for next year to keep up the firm’s high reputation. He will ship the largest inventory in the line and avoid outside sourcing. Also noted: Austria shoemakers earn seven dollars and a week, while Lynn, Massachusetts workers earn twelve.
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Gordon
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Tanana Empire
Justin
Washington-Alaska Bank
Trust Company
Ill
Schmitz
Reut
Reus
Heney
Cigar Makers’ International Union
Missionary Fund
Nook
Au, Hoggatt) Report
Territory of
Prince Wiliam
Austria
Lynn
Maas
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