Outlook for 1920 Trade and Commerce Decline in Unrest
Secretary Alexander of the commerce department outlines a strong 1920 commercial outlook. He cites a four billion dollar 1919 balance and a vast merchant fleet, new industries, and expanded supply knowledge as wartime assets aiding a return to normal. He notes hopes for easing aboral conditions and continued export growth from the postwar period.
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Washington
Dec. W
Associatedd
Alexander
Department of Commerce
Trial date set for Stevens January in district court
A formation to try Charles Stevens in the district court on a $30,000 band robbery tied to a Union Bank & Trust shipment is announced. Judge RK Lee will preside, with a calendar call at 2 p.m. on Tuesday January 6 during January Term. other criminal and civil matters await trial.
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District Court
Charles Stewsons
de- Sawit
Union Bank & Trust
Ettieuncy
Aasceny
Kailee
Cammy
Lester Ti Loble
RK. Lee
District Court Act
Pershing Urges Early Peace Basis For World War Ends
General John J. Pershing spoke at a Lincoln dinner, urging the United States and allied nations to return to a peace basis as quickly as possible. He warned that the world watches America and a speedy peace would influence other nations.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Nebr
Dec
John J. Pershing
United States
America
Profits to Aid Weeping European Children
Four drafts on warehouses in central Europe will soon be sold by the American Tank association to Americans who wish four European load sufferers aged to a Jalias A. Rares, clinics an after United States Grain cor portion. Any profit from these transactions will be used to help nourish children, said Mr Patucs.
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Try Associates
Duluth
Europe
American Tanks Association
Jalias A. Rares
United States
Cost of Opera Glasses Is Expected to Advance
A Paris fashion expert who arrived today predicts higher prices for opera glasses and broader trends in U S women’s wear. She forecasts fewer dresses as the latest models from France arrive with minimal stockings sleeves and footwear.
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Associated Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
Milfiner
Paris
France
United States
New Year Messages Reflect Prohibition Era Celebrations
Washington marked New Year with quiet street and home celebrations rather than public events. Hotels offered dinners but no White House watch party due to President Wilson's illness, while diplomatic greetings and planned receptions highlighted the era’s restrained public observances.
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Washington
Tee
Alumbia
White House
Wilson
Daniels
Ald
Baker
Crowell
Gompers Pledges Labor Loyalty in 1920 Problems
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor pledges workers to share in solving 1920 issues. He says workers stand ready to uphold equal opportunity and fight for the rights and opportunities of wage earners against privilege. The remarks stress citizen duties and class struggle context.
Riots Roil Bulgaria Over Cost of Living Declares Partial Law
Dispatches from Sofia report Bulgaria has declared winter partial law amid widespread riots tied to soaring living costs. Authorities struggle to curb unrest as prices bite.
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Ly Associated Press
Vienna
Sofia
Bulgaria
Real Estate Decline Feared As Prices Rise Slump Looms
Federal Reserve review of December business conditions signals anxiety over continued price increases. The board implies price reductions are likely due to diminished buying power and divided opinions about the future. Retail slowdowns persist while wholesale activity shows weakness and production lags. High wages further complicate the outlook across districts.
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Federal Bank Reserve Board
Associated Preas
Washington
Federal
Othe Haare
Levins of
Olfars
Drunken Soldiers Fire on Street. Five Wounded in Baltimore
In Baltimore on New Year’s Day early morning, four young women and a boy were fired upon by a group of intoxicated soldiers who rode an automobile along a city street shortly after 1 a.m. None of the wounds appeared dangerous.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Street
Resources for National Banks Show Large Increases
Weehinetay Lee Jr reports a monumental rise in national bank resources for the year. Comptroller Williams notes deposits and total assets up across the nation, with about 109000 dollars more in resources and nationwide gains of around 322,500,000 in assets since June 30, spreading across both reserve city and nonreserve banks.
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Weehinetay, Lee, Jr
Carrency Wiliams
Xoverihes
Searly
Citie
It Is to Laugh Private Mills Pay Better Prices for Grain
South Dakota avoids rushing into state owned mills after Benngston shows privately owned mills in the state pay higher prices to farmers. The South Dakota Leader notes North Dakota farmers fare better due to the state run mill and elevator.
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Townley
North Dakota
Hneetal
Yetidepestis Pierre
South Dakota
Benngston
W. W. Chiefs Are Seeking Liberty
Assorted Chicago report cites W. W. leaders and organizers facing federal charges for alleged sedition. Defendants deny conspiracies. prosecutors argue evidence supports charges and seek prison terms.
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W. W
Chicago
Dec
Liels
W. LD
Leavenworth
Federal Circuit
No Quarter Promised in Crackdown on Bolshevik Threat
Washington, Dec. Attorney General Palmer vows no mercy for Bolshevists and radicals. DOJ policy for the year targets the “red movement” as criminal, urging unflinching warfare against their alleged plan to undermine government. Palmer labels their leaders as criminals and false prophets, with officials noting ties to Russian Bolshevik activity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Palmer
Department of Justice
Article Ten Hurdle Blocks Treaty Compromise
Washington officials report the Article Ten provision remains the main stumbling block in a possible treaty compromise. Republican and Democrat senators continued talks, with leaders noting the issue as the key barrier to advancing an agreement.
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Washington
Senate
American Legion rejects Malone for radical views
New York, Bee. Malone, former collector of the port of New York, was notified his membership in the Croton post of the American Legion was rejected. The Westchester County executive committee chairman said the decision was upheld because his radical views and associations with radical agitators did not meet the Legion's standard of Americanism. Malone recently acted as counsel for Martens, who styled himself ambassador for the Soviet Republic and spoke at radical protest meetings.
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New York
Bee
Milene
Port of
Croton
American Legion
Ghackes Hh Vnell, Jr
West Chepter County
Legion
Malone
SOIT, WNAT New s Dee JL A New s bonus
A New York report notes a bonus distribution by the E W Johs Mauville company. About one thousand men are slated to receive roughly $1 000 each, with the total payout averaging that amount per worker.
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New York
Dee
Sloroco
E. W. Johs-Mauville Company
Fuel Price Conference Called by Mayor Dryburgh
Mayor John Dryburgh announced a Friday conference at the Commercial club room to clarify coal price issues. Attendees include local fuel dealers and consumers, EC Day, M H Gerry, Jr, state fuel administrator, wartime fuel committee members, Commercial club members, and other organizations to discuss retail price schedules and potential federal action for profiteering under the Lever Act.
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John Dryburgh
Inel
Commercial Club
Law and Order Sunday Endorsed by Revenue Chief
Washington, Dec. 31 Daniel C. Roper, commissioner of internal revenue, endorsed today the concept of a Law and Order Sunday on January 18, the first Sunday after constitutional prohibition goes into effect. He said prominent prohibition would be enforced strictly by his bureau.
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Associated Press
Washington
Law and Order
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Strike of Coal Miners Has Not a Fee
Substantial reductions in railroad earnings for November and December were forecast by Director General Mines. The resume notes losses to the public from the coal strike run to millions, as railroads combat higher costs with extra hauling and terminal measures while shipments drop.
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Washington, D.C
Director General Mines
Simes
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