Democrats Pick Frisco for National Convention Role
The DemocraticNational Committee awarded the party’s 1920 convention location to San Francisco after a lengthy vote. The decision followed criticism of Republican Senate leadership and praise for President Wilson’s peace efforts amid debates over the Versailles treaty and ratification delays.
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Wilson and Bryan Split Over Democratic League Policy
Washington reports William J Bryan split with President Wilson over whether Democrats should back the League of Nations in the next election. Wilson urged a referendum style approach while Bryan urged a different compromise. Bundle of dispatches also notes German rail disruption, arrests of editors, and other world events.
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Mexico City Quake Razed Towns and Death Toll Soars
Reports from federal military headquarters detail widespread destruction across Mexico after Saturday’s earthquake. Garrison at Courtlan and Teocleo hit hard with dozens dead or injured. Water levels rose near Barranca Grande as cities like Orizaba and Vera Cruz reported damage and panic during theater performances.
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Army camps to be opened for Communist prisoners
Washington January 1 The roundup of Communist party members prompted the department of justice to detain many captives The War Department would allow army camps to shelter them Ellin Island New York a key mobilization point for prisoners was too small Secretary Baker said General Bullard was authorized to permit Camp Upton Long Island for housing them
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COURT SAVES 12 NEGROES INDIANAPOLIS? Ark. stays of execution issued
The Arkansas Supreme Court granted stays of execution for 12 Black inmates under death sentence for murder linked to a recent insurrection in Philips County. The stays suspend executions indefinitely after the appeal was filed.
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Bolshevik advances reported across Siberia and Persia
London dispatches say Krasnoyarsk has fallen to Bolsheviks with 60,000 prisoners. Russian fronts show vast captures, new advances toward Turkestan and Persia, and preparations for an offensive into India. Propa ganda agents and counterfeit money are cited as tools. Irkutsk remains contested by 9,000 anti Kolchak insurgents.
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Rear Admiral Decker declines Navy Cross in Madrid affair
Rear Admiral Benton C. Decker U S Navy Bul notes he helped prevent Spain from joining the central powers. He refused the Navy Cross and says if his claims are correct he deserved the Distinguished Service Medal instead of the lower honor.
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Colver Defends ACT Before Senate Panel On Packergate
Washington January 10 William B Colver of the federal trade commission testified before the senate agriculture committee charging that Lotwig C. Martens and Nuorteva told of dealings with American meat packing concerns despite the blockade. Colver called former Chicago secret service men “framed up” arrests and said Armour & Co. promised to reveal a scheme concealing stockyard ownership. He warned the method aids tax evasion and urged stronger regulation. Some critics before the committee he labeled as direct agents of packers.
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Lenine Seeks Peace Offer to Allies via London envoy
Nikolai Lenine the Russian Bolshevik premier has sent a new peace proposal to the Allies. The offer, delivered by Colonel Tallents to London, includes a commitment to abolish terrorism and the activity of revolutionary tribunals, according to an Esthonian newspaper.
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Six Month Road Fund Plan Backed by Conferees
Washington and Paris reports feature a six month extension for funding roads after federal control ends, backed by senate and house conferees. Other items note Weyler may lead Barcelona unrest response, Albert Thomas eyeing League role, Herrmann resigning, Winnipeg St Paul air service, Prevost arrest for murder, Maude Powell dies, Bolshevik retreat, discount on surplus goods, and other brief items.
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Earthquakes Roil Vera Cruz Region Causing Massive Damage
Tremors struck Vera Cruz state and adjacent towns causing extensive property destruction and likely many deaths but details are scarce due to disrupted rail and telegraph lines. The quake opened a three mile rock fissure near Rincon and ash fell on Coscomotepec while villagers fled eastward amid a gulf storm and several ships were sunk along the coast.
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Bryan pressuring for treaty ratification in Lincoln
Lincoln amid efforts by William J. Bryan to urge Senate ratification of a peace treaty. From his Lincoln home he sent multiple telegrams to Washington senators, pressing for ratification by the tenth of the month to synchronize with the League of Nations meeting on the eleventh in Paris.
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Will Tax Large Fortunes In Government Plan
Vienna December 12 The Refuge Post outlines the government bill for taxing capital No tax on fortunes under 15000 crowns fortunes from 20000 to 100000 crowns surrender 144 percent fortunes from 100000 to 1000000 crowns surrender 6 percent fortunes over 1000000 crowns surrender 17 percent The tax rises to nearly 63 percent for fortunes totaling 100000000 crowns.
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Germans Hide Arms and Labor Politician Lead
German statistics prompt Frehelt to accuse widespread concealment of arms and ammunition beyond limits amid citizen guards. London reports Countess of Warwick seeks Labour Party seat as first female candidate. Historical notes include Crompton loom patent and a pillow material from pollack tree in British Honduras. Interesting quips close with a Louisville jab about purses and mismatched bravado.
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Democratic split looms as Bryan leads opposition in Washington
Edward W. Pickard reviews the Jackson Day dinner where William Jennings Bryan challenges President Wilson’s treaty policy. He forecasts a possible Democratic split, Bryan’s pledge to fight to the finish, and debates over ratification and Lodge reservations. San Francisco wins the national convention battle as Chicago and Kansas City contest.
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Fund for Officers Defense Opens at Berlin Deutschbank
An account to aid defense of German officers whose surrender is sought by the Entente has been opened at the Deutschbank in Berlin. The plan appears to be the individual enterprise of Gustav Macholz, a former orderly officer now in Reichswehr leadership circles, who advocates aiding policymakers and leaders facing extradition in Belgium France and elsewhere.
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Appeal seeks funds for Berlin account amid broadcast chatter
The appeal requests men and money and designates a Deutschbank account to receive funds. It has not yet appeared in Berlin and may have been broadcast and published in the provinces. Pan Germans argue Ehert’s threat to resign is a bluff to bolster the word.
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Silk stockings shortage sparks war on skirts and hosiery
The article notes a sharp rise in silk goods prices and a decline in production driven by a short skirt vogue and rising costs. It describes labor unrest among Indian workers who quit over higher pay, delaying war-related projects as mills face shortages and famine feared in Europe.
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