Rail machinists vote to strike if Cummins bill passes
Ninety eight percent of 125 000 union railway machinists voted in November to strike with other trades if Congress enacts the Cummins railroad bill with its anti strike clause. President Johnston said the vote was secret to avoid pressuring Congress and that the federation will appeal to President Wilson to veto the measure if the clause remains.
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Washington
Congress
William H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Johnston
Senate
House
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Congress to Loan Scheme for Further Extensions of Credit
Washington December 26 reports a plan to authorize Congress to extend up to 1.8 billion dollars in credit to Europe. Funds would relieve starvation in central Europe, fund time loans on allied debts, and seek Herbert Hoover’s views. Hoover warns without aid millions may die in Austria Hungary Poland and Bohemia.
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Congress
United States
Hoover
Washington
Europe
Herbert Hoover
America
Austria
Hungary
Poland
Bohemia
Lenroot
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Mr. Hoover
Germany
Teutons
Armenia
Mesopotamia
Syria
Black Sea
Great Britain
France
Central Europe
Czecho-Slovakia
Secretary of the Treasury
Industrial tribunal plan proposed for labor disputes
A Washington report outlines a national industrial court to settle disputes between labor and capital. It envisions a nine member panel with three employers three employees and three public representatives, plus twelve district boards and regional chairmen to govern proceedings.
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Washington
Adostriel-tribunal
Wilson
Industrial Tribuna Oo
the Nations Industrial Tribunals
Ashington
Ecommerce
Labor
United States
Federal Reserve System
National Industrial Tribunal
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Immigrants Strain Ellis Island with Surge in Arrivals
New York reports heavy immigration overwhelming Ellis Island facilities. In 48 hours about 8 000 migrants arrived and 1 168 were detained for further examination. Officials warn of limited capacity and possible delay for deportation of anarchists awaiting transfer to Detroit Hartford and other cities.
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New York
Ells Island
Detroit
Hartford
Conn
Elils Island
Engineer in Crash Ends Life in France Tragedy
In Hille France on December 24 an engineer who caused a freight train collision with a passenger train and 15 deaths shot himself after claiming he had injured passengers.
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Hille
France
Portuguese School Porter Arrested After Fire
In Lashon Portugal on December 24 police arrested the porter of a Lisbon girls' school amid the discovery of evidence tied to a fire within the building. The incident prompted investigations at the facility.
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Lisbon
Lashon
Portugal
Uruguays Foreign Minister in England on Mission
Doctor Bueno, Uruguay's minister of foreign affairs, has traveled to England on a diplomatic mission for his country.
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Bueno
Uruguay
England
Why Reds Were Sent Home From Buford Deportation
Washington reports a state department cable detailing the deportation of 249 radical Russians aboard the Buford. The migrants, deemed undesirable, allegedly plotted to overthrow the U S government and oppose modern civilization. they are described as anarchists and will be escorted to Soviet Russia with humane treatment.
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Washington
Buford
State Department
United States
Soviet Russia
Russia
United States of America
Western Union Raises Pay for 32000 Employees
Western Union Telegraph and Telephone employees will receive salary increases totaling 5000 dollars on January 1. Workers in service over one year gain 15 percent, those over six months to a year gain 70 percent, and only staff earning under 250 dollars monthly are affected.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph and Telephone Company
Norman Hapgood Returns Home From Denmark
Norman Hapgood United States minister to Denmark arrived in New York on the Frederick VIII from Copenhagen on leave of absence. He was accompanied by Mrs. Hapgood and two children. Also aboard was Baroness Sternburg widow of the former German ambassador to Washington.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
United States
Lolland
Brazil
Berlin
White House
Washington
Wilson
Siberia
Irkutsk
Tokyo
Norman Hapgood
Denmark
Frederick VIII
Copenhagen
State Department
Eight Die in Fire at Connecticut Hospital for the Insane
A blaze destroyed a frame building at the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane in Middletown killing eight patients. The incident left fifty three patients in the affected building and caused extensive damage to the hospital complex.
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Connecticut Hospital
Middletown
Conn
Connecticut Hospital For the Insane
Pope plans to buy two best type planes
Rome December 24 Pope Benedict intends to buy two airplanes of the best type for Vatican diplomatic errands and for his own use in case of urgent departure.
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Rome
Benedict
Vatican
Holy Father
Prince Charles accepts subordinate army role amid throne rights dispute
Fragmentary report describes Prince Charles facing a reduced status in the army after asserting his rights to succession. Queen Marie comments on the situation while a public call for police assistance interrupts a tense moment on a city street.
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Bukharest
Raother
Marie
Railways Need 5 Billions for U.S. Expansion
Chicago December 25 five billion dollars will be needed by the railroads of the United States for expansion rehabilitation and improvement in the five-year period after they return to private ownership on March 1. Hale Holden regional director central West said the roads should spend a billion a year for at least five years to provide adequate transportation.
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Chicago
United States
Hale Holden
Central West
Submarine S-16 Launched by Lake Torpedo Boat
Bridgeport, Conn. December 24. Submarine S-16, the largest in the U S Navy, was launched at Lake Torpedo Boat yard. Sponsor Mrs Archibald McNeill Jr broke champagne on the nose as the craft slid down the ways. The 8 16 has a 12000 mile cruising radius and measures 220 feet, with speeds of 12 knots submerged and 15 knots on the surface.
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Bridgeport
Conn
United States Navy
Lake Torpedoboat Company
Archibald McNeill, Jr
Diaz Property Seized From Diaz Family in Mexico
The estate of the late Ignacio de la Torre, son-in-law of former Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz, has been annulled. The property, once controlled by Diaz, is now in the hands of the public benefactor for use by the Mexican government. Mexico City papers report the seizure from Diaz’s widow.
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San Antonio
Tek
Ignacio de la Torre
Horfirio Dias
Mexico
Republic
Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz
Professor Planck Wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Prof. M Planck of the University of Berlin receives the Nobel Prize for his noted physics researches. He is widely known, with many of his works standard in American and British colleges and universities.
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M. Planck
University of Berlin
Railroads to Resume Private Control March First
President Wilson announced the railroads and their express companies will be returned to private ownership effective 12:01 a.m. March 1, 1920. Secretary Tumulty said the move follows the May message and allows time for system readjustment by stockholders directors and officers.
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Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
Congress
Railroad and Express
Rockefeller Gives $100 Million to Education and Medicine
John D Rockefeller donates 100 million dollars in the largest single philanthropy on record. Fifty million goes to the general education board to fund higher learning salaries, while 50 million goes to the Rockefeller foundation. Four million is set aside to aid medical schools in Canada, with matching funds expected from other sources.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
General Education Board
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Foundation
Canada
Fair Estates Settlement Ends Prolonged Will Dispute
San Francisco December 27 A court filing announces a compromise settling the will contest of James G Fair the Nevada senator who died leaving an estate about 12 million The terms remain confidential but the seven plaintiffs are restored to their rights under the Fair will as heirs include daughters Mrs William K Vanderbilt and Mrs Herman Oelrichs and her son Herman Oelrichs Jr of New York.
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San Francisco
James G. Fair
United States
Nevada
Superior Court
Farr
William K. Vanderbilt
Herman Oelrichs
Herman Oelrichs, Jr
New York
Poles and Reds Battle at Taiga on Trans Siberian Line
State department advices report December 23 clash between Polish forces and Bolsheviks at Taiga near Tomsk. Red Cross trains reached beyond line with relief supplies. U S vice consul Hansen and consul Ray traveled from Taiga with Red Cross trains.
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Washington
Taiga
Tomsk
State Department
Red Cross
Irkutsk
Trygve R. Hansen
United States
Omsk
Jose H. Ray
President Signs Edge Bill Prompts Foreign Banking Groups
Washington reports that the Edge bill’s signing by President Wilson will spur the creation of large foreign banking corporations to finance export trade. The law allows new firms with capital under two million dollars to operate in foreign banking under Federal Reserve supervision.
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Washington
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Markets Report Grain Livestock Prices Across Commodities
The markets list grain prices for flour rye wheat and mixed timothy hay with ranges for hard and soft wheats. cattle prices cover prime heavy steers to canners. hogs show categories from light to heavy weights. sheep and lamb values follow, with per-unit price ranges and notable mismatches in OCR text.
Hand Picks Young Bride Over Home and Furnishings
A fragment describes a young bride enthusiastic about her home and furniture, noting high prices and wages. The text highlights consumer sentiment and cost concerns, though details are limited.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds and grippe. It recommends taking every two hours up to three doses to clear nasal passages, stop runny nose, ease headache and feverish symptoms, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Grippe
Complaint over marriage vows quoted from Boston Transcript
A speaker notes a quarrel about promised obedience before marriage. He replies that laws become obsolete, while she complains that his stated pledge was supposed to be her law. The exchange highlights conflict over control and changing expectations within a relationship.
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Boston Transcript
Gastoria Apex of Happiness Echoes in Love Note
Fragmentary text mentions Gastoria Apex of Happiness and a reference to infants and children. A dreamlike dialogue implies questions of happiness in love and a comparison to General Pershing. The passage hints at a sentimental note about family and affection.
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General Pershing
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