Uprisings Persist as Mexico Seeks Stability
Mexico City reports a brighter outlook on internal disturbances and foreign relations, yet observers warn the situation remains dubious. Officials cite Horah's testimony to the US Senate, Trevino and Eng denying Bolshevik influence, and the War Department’s pledge to quell rebels, while interior uprisings and the mystery of Bishop Diaz’s whereabouts linger as officials reassess the risk.
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Mexico City
Jan. H—P
United States Foreign Relations Committee
William E. Horah
Ricardo Trevino
Regional Federation of Labor
Aaron Eng
War Department
Diaz
Rails Directors Prepare Merger Plans in New York Meetings
In St Paul on January 14 Charles Jannelly and Ralph Budd presidents of Northern Pacific and Great Northern depart for New York to discuss a proposed merger with the Burlington system. J. W. Till of the Northern also leaves. Directors plan to frame the merger for Interstate Commerce Commission approval.
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St Paul
Charles Jannelly
Ralph Budd
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railways
St. Paul
New York
Wir
Burlington Railway
J. W. Till
Real Northern
Interstate Commerce
Western Oil Seeks Lower Rail Rates At IC C Hearings
The Interstate Commerce Commission’s ninth of nine hearings on western oil freight rates to eastern markets closed in New York. Boston will host the seventh session tomorrow with testimony from New York on refined gasoline prices.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston
Tony
Out to Oust Communists From American Unions
Tampa Florida January 18 The American Federation of Labor declares a fight to the finish to expel communists from labor unions. President Green warned organized labor faces a destructive force aligned against American ideals and the government. He said the union will root out communists who have gained control and stirred discontent in workers.
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Tampa
Fla
Upj
American Federation of Labor
Green
Municipal Sanditoriia
Ane
New York City
Fie
Surprise Witness Breaks Silence in Chipps Slaying Trial
In Austin Texas a surprise witness testified that Dr J Frank Norris fired the fatal shots that killed D E Chips as he turned to leave Norris church office The defense will press self defense claims claiming Chips threatened Norris and that Chipps was slain during a confrontation in the church study The state’s case featured six witnesses and rapid testimony continuing on page two
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Chipps
Austin
Texas
J. Frank Narvia
D. E. Chips
Chingis
Ghder
Dr. Norris
Chinns
Norris
Br. Darris
Mes
Roxie Parkes
Casts Bomb At Oil Men Threatening Work Shutdown
Tampico dispatch reports the Mexican government will not permit drilling by firms that do not recognize new oil regulations, triggering fear of widespread stoppages. A telegram claims permits issued after December 31 were canceled, threatening thousands of idle workers and impacting local commerce. Mexico City says permits filed before December 31 were granted to several firms, with no confirmed cancellations.
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Tampico
Mexico
Huasteca Oil Company
Mexico City
Mexican Petroleum Company
el Aguila
Transcontinental Company
Chaplin Denies Worth Six Million Fight for Kiddies
A report from New York describes Charles Chaplin denying a six million valuation linked to a proposed fight for kiddies. Sightings of his hat, cane, and shoes outside legal offices appeared to prompt questions as Chaplin addressed reporters at Grand Central. He declared, I am going to fight to the bitter end.
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Chaplin
New York
Charles Ae Chaplin
Ibs
Circus
Grand Central Station
Flatt
Mountjoy Chosen Sheriffs Chief at Montana Meet
John W. Mountjoy of Boulder was re elected president of the Montana sheriffs association at the convention. Farnum of Miles City was named vice president and Clyde Burgess of Helena became secretary treasurer. The gathering adjourned after dinner with a committee on legislation to report this afternoon.
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John W. Mountjoy
Boulder
Jefferson County
Montana Sheriffs Association
Hbenlal
Eddy Hose Room
Farnum
Miles City
Sherif
Custer County
Clyde Burgess
Helena
Lewis and Clark
Roxane
Eddy
Angua McLeod
Butte
Guy Tullock
Lewistown
Jack Rica
Missoula
Tom Bolton
Columbus
Tom Morton
Cascade County
Ponce de Leon Involved In Another Smashup
Route Ga Jan 14 Engineer John Waitt of Atlanta was possibly fatally injured when a section of the northbound Southern Railway Ponce de Leon passenger train derailed at Lindale five miles from Route. Passengers suffered severe shakeups. The Ponce de Leon had recently been in a wreck at Rockmart, Ga where 20 people were killed in a head on collision with the Royal Dalim.
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Route
John Waitt
Atlanta
Northound Southern Railway
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Chicago
Lindale
Portes de Leon
Rockmart
McNary Haugen Bill Faces House Debate Start
Washington January 4 reports the McNary-Haugen bill entering a pivotal battle as the House opens debate. The article outlines anticipated partisan lines and key issues shaping the discussion.
Two Men Killed Two Missing In Birmingham Steel Plant Collapse
A Birmingham steel stack collapsed onto the Electre company office today, killing two men and leaving two missing, with four others seriously injured. Damages were estimated at $50,000 as investigators seek the identities of two workers believed buried under debris. names given include Q. P. Askew and an unidentified negro, along with injured T. C. McCarter C. T. Lardent Paul Smith and C. G. Muse.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Electre Company
Q. P. Askew
T. C. McCarter
C. T. Lardent
Paul Smith
C G. Muse
Kendrick Bill Aims to Expand Packer Stockyards Jurisdiction
Washington introduces Kendrick medida to replace all commission merchants and livestock dealers under the 1921 Packer and Stockyards Act and require bonds. The bill would empower the secretary of agriculture to regulate commission charges, inspect books, impose penalties, and hear shipper complaints, with burden of proof on the complainant.
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Washington
Kendrick
Wyoming
McNary
Agricultural Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Alleged Bribery Probe Opens Over Labor Case
New York officials plan a grand jury inquiry into allegations that a group of communists linked to the Russian Soviet government used 511,158 to bribe police and the district attorney to steer official attitudes toward strikes. District Attorney Banton announced the plan after a federation report surfaced in St. Petersburg, with union leaders to be subpoenaed on return to New York to testify.
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New York
Banton
American Federation of Labor Yraterday
St. Petersburg
Flor
Matthew Wall
Federation
McLaughlin
Nanton
Jabos
Grand
Ranton
Aliens at Canton fear attack prompt defenses
Report from Shamien Canton states British and French authorities began extensive preparations for defenses in the foreign settlement after threats of attack. Nationalists moved to curb unauthorized unions and set military regulations for strike service.
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Canton
Shammeen
Central States Near Zero Snap as Floridians Freeze Again
Chicago dispatch reports extreme cold across the central states with near zero readings in the central area amid a snow cover from a few inches to over a foot. A new storm threatens from New England to Florida while a Pacific coast system brews, with Florida forecasts indicating freezing or subfreezing conditions spreading southward. Kankakee reports the deepest snow at 18 inches as temperatures dip into the single digits in places, and Jacksonville notes frigid highs with forecasts lowering below freezing in northern Florida.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Great Central Area
Pacific
Rockies
Norrow
Mississippi
Florida
Jacksonville
Chitago
Kankakee
Ill
New York Prohibition Agent Shot After Raid
West New York, New Jersey January 4 Prohibition agent George A. W. Dykeman was killed in an accidental gun discharge after taking part in raids at two garages. The weapon discharged while the agent handled it.
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New York
George AW. Dykeman
Indianola Teacher Freed After Risque Tale Charge
Miss Florence Cochrane, a nine year old real school teacher in Indianola Iowa, was exonerated by County Superintendent Walter McGee after a hearing by the rural school board. The superintendent set aside the board's dismissal of Miss Cochran e and she appealed following the hearing.
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Indianola
Iowa
Florence Cochrane
Walter McGee
Rural School Board
Actress Mary Barthelmess Granted Divorce From Richard Barthelmess
Paris report states Mary Oldwell Fay, noted American actress, wins a divorce from Richard Barthelmess on grounds of his insrucious attitude illustrated by closing the door or striking at home.
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Paris
Mary Oldwell Fay
Richard Barthelmess
Smith and Ware Hold Limelight In Upper Chamber
Washington January 14 The senate campaign fund committee will summon Philadelphia Mayor Kenrick and local court clerks to examine ballots and boxes from the November senatorial election. Senator-elect Ware and his Democratic foe William H Wilson are expected to attend. Democrats plan to block Smailly from seating until after elections while Republicans push to seat him and speed hearing on credentials.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Senate Campaign Funde Committee
Kenrick
Court of Comma Leas
Board of Registration
Ware
William H W. Wilson
Senate
Pennsylvania
Swaith
Minais
Smailly
Smith
Elections Committee
Small
Williaus B. Melvinley
Exonerate Brookhart of Stege's Charges
Senator elect Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa was exonerated today by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee after reviewing accusations that he acted as a lobbyist for farm groups and Cyrus E. Woods in relation to his nomination as interstate commerce commissioner.
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McNarylungen
Nouse Agriculture
Fart
Republian
New Jersey
Ascot Democrat
McNary-Fraugem
Haugen
Tie
Brookhart
Stege
Washington
Smith W. Brookhart
Wrigleys Ocean Marathon Nears Start At Catalina
Belle Barrett favored among 133 entrants as William Wrigley Jr. posts 40000 in prizes for the Catalina ocean marathon. 24 000 awaits on beaches for top men and 15000 for top woman finish. swimmers from Lowell to Toronto and Norways Rays pace the field amid final instructions and betting chatter.
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Santa Catalina
Jane
Avaeningy
California
William Wrighee
Aules
Awa
San Pedro
He Fits Wonan
Tereaty Ara
Sulivan
Lowell
Mass
English Channel
Norway Rays
San Francisco
Speedy Plant
George Young
Toronto
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