Machinists Vote On Walkout In Anti Strike Debate
About 98 percent of the 20 000 auto railway machinists voted to strike if the Cummins bill becomes law. The vote was taken before a Senate commerce committee reported the measure. leaders warned of a general protest if the anti strike clause remains. Union officials said the action could affect other trades and that a conference of railroad brotherhoods would coordinate a broader reply to Congress and President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weahington
Uuto
Caromins Railroad
Iu Antleteike
Jon
Wile Hara Hi
Jounaten
International Andociation of
Bichiulots
Henateniar
Coral Tee
Wachiniats
Johnston
Congress
Cummins
Senate
House
Syne
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Lahor
Railways Need 5 Billions for U S Expansion Plan
Chicago reports five billion dollars will be required for postwar rail expansion and improvements during a five year period after private ownership resumes on March 1. A regional director from the central West argues for about a billion dollars yearly to build an adequate transportation system, including extensions and better equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Figle Holfen
Central Weat
Reds Plot Death in Mexico
Laredo Texas dispatch reports Bolshevik agents in Tampico posing as Mexican police officials plotted the assassination of oil company managers and other senior figures to disrupt international oil operations. Mexican authorities arrested two suspected Russians tied to the Soviet propaganda plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaviet
Perein
Ulstriautioa
Eight Die in Fire at Connecticut Hospital Building
In Riddigtown Comh Dec 26 eight patients at the Connecticut hospital for the incurable were believed burned to death in a blaze that destroyed one frame hospital building a mile east of the main unit. Three patrons were in the building at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddigtown
Connecticut Hospital
Incivor
Mitty
Railroads to be returned to private ownership March 2
President Wilson announced railroads and express companies would be returned to private ownership and control. Secretary Tumulty noted the proclamation allows time for planning before the effect date. Possession transfer to railroad stockholders and managers will take effect at 12:01 a.m. March 2, 1920.
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Washington
Wilson
Railroad Express Companites
Tumolty
Congress
Rockefeller Gives 100 Million to Charity Foundation
New York December 26 Jann D Rockefeller has made a record single philanthropy of 100 million dollars. Half to the General Education Board for higher learning and increased salaries, the other half to the Rockefeller Foundation for worldwide well being. Of the sum 2.9 million is allotted for developing Canadian medical schools with matching funds from other sources.
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New York
Jann D. Rockefeller
General Education Board
Rockefiller
Rockefeller Foundation
Chirteret
Poles and Reds Battle Near Irkutsk in Siberia
State Department advices report December 24 clashes between Pariah forcen and Bolshevik forces near Irkutak. American Red Cross aid trains reportedly delivered supplies and troops broke through lines toward Tomak. U S consuls in Omsk and Irkutsk, R. Honan and Jove A. Ray, reported safe arrivals with Talma and Crowe trains 48 miles southeast of Tomsk.
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Washington
Pariah Forcen
Tatya
Trons
Siberian
Bennehno
Tomak
State Department
Tromnm
Irkutak
Trieve
R. Hon Aun
United States
Conaut
Omsk
Jove A. Ray
Irkutsk
Tomsk
Ted Crowe
Western Union Raises Pay for Thousands in New Year
Western Union Telegraph and Telephone announces salary increases for 32000 employees in New York effective January 1. The total raises amount to 9.8 million dollars with many workers receiving about 15 percent, including more than a year of service.
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Telegraph Company
New York
Western Union Telegraph and Telephone Company
Plan for national industrial tribunal to settle labor conflicts
Washington reports the second industrial conference calls for a national industrial tribunal and regional boards to settle disputes between labor and capital. Nine members, balanced representation from employers workers and the public, with districts modeled on the federal reserve map and regional chairs serving five years. The plan aims to maintain peace between labor and capital and protect public interests while inviting broad discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Induntelal Tribunal
Mn Regional Board of Inquiry
al Diapucen
Walsco
Bern
Ag Provitalon le Iine
Senate
Ecommerce
Secretary of Labor
Ahail
United States
Federal Reserve System
Army Honor Medal Refused By Librarian Putnam
Washington reports that Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress, declined the Distinguished Service Medal awarded by Secretary Baker for organizing and distributing books to the soldiers. He said credit belongs to the entire library service and organization, not to him alone, even as seven thousand seven hundred soldiers receive such honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Herbert Putovin
Congress
Baker
Putnam
Alora
Extension of credit to Europe in relief plan
Warrington December 26 reports ongoing debate over a further $1.8 billion in U S credit to relieve famine in Europe. The measure would fund humanitarian aid amid World War I era shortages, with Hoover to be consulted on conditions, and critics wary of punitive terms toward Germany and the risk to relief funds amid competing Allied demands.
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Warrington
United States
Europe
Ir Fe
Funoss
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
America
Anatria
Burgary
Poland
Bohemia
Hoover
Senate
Mir
Germany
Teutons
Niles
Immigrants Clog Ellis Island As Deportation Looms
The Ellis Island facility struggles with a surge of immigrants as authorities plan further deportations. In the last 48 hours, thousands have arrived with about 1,105 detained for processing. Anarchists held at Detroit and Hartford awaiting deportation may remain, while officials form plans for further eliminations and a new Soviet-style park.
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New York
Bille Inlhd
Thera
Bottra
Teani
Detroit
Hartford
Prk
Etlin Latqnd
pIAZ PROPERTY SEIZED IN MEXICO BLOTTER TALE
San Antonio dispatch reports the seizure of late Ugnacis del Torre estate properties tied to Porfirio Ping. The unclear items include a bag peen, Aninited and ghee palate, and a token named Chota bie Whloye.
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San Antonio Tex
Ugnacis del Torre
Porfirio Ping
Janie Dietae
Mexico
President signs edge bill aims to boost export trade banking
Washington reports President Wilson signs the Edge bill to organize foreign banking firms tied to export trade. The measure, enacted after extensive financier interest, permits limited capital to engage in foreign banking under Federal Reserve supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Ander
Fejeral Reserve , Board
Ottawa Lake hold‑up nets seven thousand in cash
Police report a robbery at Ottawa Lake where a cashier was shot and property totaling seven thousand dollars in cash was taken. The incident involved identified suspects and ongoing investigations by local authorities.
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Ottawa Lake
Gaehler
Tethelr
Toles
Anti-Strike Law Fought by Labor Groups in Rail Fight
Washington reports labor leaders including Gompers and Willard in a conference on rail regulation. They push to extend government control of railroads for two years and oppose penalties on workers for strikes, aiming to ease relations between employees and carriers during wartime regulation.
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Linge Fay
Mars
Willard
Baltimore
Otis Cons
Jara
Gompers
Washington
Del
Dir
March
Avericv Federation of Labor
Fae
Shepmen
Faher Jotoeita
United States
Calleogda Agultet
Fair Estate Is Settled In Will Contest
In San Francisco a compromise ends a long will contest over the estate of late Senator James O Farr, once from Nevada and valued around 12 million dollars. The settlement terms were not disclosed by the parties, including heirs and plaintiffs, who are restored to their rights under the full will.
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San Francisco
Lnte
James
Farr
Noevads
Jett Oo Axtete
Yenre
Hulgathin
Fale
Mra
Wilidind
Herman Oelrichs
Bern, Oelrichs
New Tark
World News Briefs From The Era Chronicle Details Various Global Incidents
Notable items report the death of Dr William Galor in Brigham, a Republican convention in Merrie, a Chicago stock broker killed, two auto bandits fleeing with a $10 000 haul, and 3 000 immigrants awaiting entry into the US. Reports include Cleveland robberies, pneumonia cases, AFL splits, a Cuban exile voyage, and several Far East and European political developments.
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William Galor
Boies
Atford
Brigham
Bax
Ue Nepublican
Merre
D. Khete
Achiatl
Chinago
Albach Norwood
Ofl
Kyngee City
Rho
Waa
Sao Angeles
Cathy
New York
United States
Cleveland
Yourkers
N.Y
Abe
Lowell
American Federation of Labor
Hnaz
W. Long
Mevunn
Lange Win
Ly Eeter
Mika Theerena Jang
Kowssler & Baselicher
Coraqutay
Verte Ambey
Indium
Arthur Woolf
Americanieanion
Amerlajyr Legion
Buenos Air Utepatel
Argentina
Holland
Hipotiia
Maranat Foothaw
Se Pubmean
Fuluturre
Senate
Paris
Han
Commission On War
Hoge
Agalnet
Heraoe
Georges Cheminenau
France
Tiger
French Republic
Chamber of Deputies
Turner Gennan
The Markets. Mixed commodity quotes and cattle bids.
Market notes show values for white jute and spring wheat products with various grade names, and cattle prices listing prime heavy steers, cows, cutters, bulls, and calves. Hog prices are given for light and medium butcher categories, with unclear butchers and packer terms interspersed.
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Apring
Volcalves
Hoge-Chotee
Women in Turkey Freedom of property and the new age
A discussion of Mohammedan women and property rights in Turkey contrasts past restrictions with modern changes. The piece cites Mary Maittok on legal gains, including independent ownership, divorce, and bank checks, while describing imperial harem life, social reforms, and the push for broader literacy and civic involvement among Turkish women.
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Turkey
Nations
Orographic Society
Turkle
Nw Forlowe
Thia
Mohammeian
Alice
Yim Seg
Clrcusaian Bannty
Maida
Inia
Divorer
Funn
Eimeh
Thie
Emer
Herstin
He Knew Her in Camp Tale of a Charmer at Red Creme
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune retells a soldiers camp anecdote about Pesay a beloved, charming figure among troops. A young officer, charmed by her, learns she is actually his wife, prompting tones of surprise and humor amid camp life.
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oMegr
Alberto Pesay
Cers
Pegey
Bar Popularity
Chicago Tribune
The Coming Thing. A Fragment from The Vinew Rooms
A garbled OCR fragment describes a scene with mirrored dialogue and stray phrases. The text hints at a conversation about departure or discovery, mentioning a bird and a stylistic term. Readable names or clear events are not present.
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Proteat
Hale Holden
Central West
Aartlan
Nahevik
James Harris
Rogers
Jamex Barris Rogers
Hyatteville
U.S
John DO
Rockefeller
Pravant
Tiga Junction
Rad Gros
Western Union
Report of Industrial Conteranos le Mado Public
Bach
National Industrial Tribunal
Sta Dlacretlon
Employéra
Emloyees
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Aber
Spuima
William Astor Cuphler
Beroen Lafayette Memorial Fund, Inc
Ftetlef
Price
Aought
LA. & Loane
Hungry War
Clog Ellis
Isle
Reg
Piaz
Dent
Edge
Wileen
Raven
Kiapi
Ottawa
Mich
Labgr
A. Fof L
Rall
L. Calla Meating
Karitet Gempere
Felertion of Labor
Fring Morrison
Seerehirg
Mayfelerittan
Athe Mts Teed
Ingethier
Alfichala
Awerigan
Uead Amartern
Willy
Haltroad
Hoth
Aunel
Tollowa
Railriu
Dlacunion
Pennsylvania
Inn
World's News
Fira Dastroya
Deira
Mieh
Anynday
Elwin
George
Tiewe Pamtlue
George Rufford
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Ing. Dees
Jae Rye
Aly Ta
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