German policy debated by Senatorial figures in treaty context
The article surveys reactions to the Senate not ratifying the Versailles treaty amid global debates. It notes German viewpoints on U.S. troop removals and European intervention, plus related items from airship medical experiments to historical stones and various local notices. It includes health, crime, and cultural notes with numerous named entities and places.
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Germany
Senate
Herr Wolff
Tae
Diatt
Cullen
Tie
United States
Otates Move to Seize Mines and Shift Fuel Supplies
Chicago reports following Garfield directives that coal will fuel meat packers and by products plants must close. Face shortages threaten four hour days, idle workers exceed one million, and Chicago seeks daily 600 car coal deliveries to avoid broader shutdowns. Ohio and Missouri volunteer mining plans join national talks to ease the coal squeeze.
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Chicago
United States
Garfield
Washington
T. W. Proctor
Northwest
D. A. Morton
National Coal Aasociation
Railroad Administration
Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad
Central Coal Committee
The
Geological Survey
Middle West
Association of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Army Hospital
Fort Sheridan
J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma
McAlester
Canadian steamer Aranmore aground near Cape Whittle
Wireless reports say the Canadian government steamer Aranmore is aground off Cape Whittle with a perilous position. The schooner Thersault is adrift, two crew sick and two injured, leaking and short of provisions. a steamer has been sent to assist.
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At. John
N. B
Cape Whittle
Coercion Seen as Next Move in Germany Talks
London reports a persistent stock exchange rumor that the peace conference supreme council threatened Germany with occupied zones in Essex and Frankfurt if terms were not signed. Paris notes say coercion may pressure German negotiators, with Marshal Foch and Clemenceau pressing for action.
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Stock Exchange
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Germany
Essex
Frankfort
Paris
Council of Five
Marshal Foch
Versailles
Echo- de Paris
Clemenceau
Petit Parisian
Berlin
Supreme Council
Wagg
Rhine
Frech
Sir Henry Hughes Wilson
Secret Diplomacy in Baltic Talks Amid War Turmoil
The New York Post notes small nations face censorship as Litvinov negotiates with Estonia at Dorpat. Estonian forces push Bolshevik troops back while Poland resists Moscow talks. Britain eyes a league of former Habsburg states as policy shifts on Russia.
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New York Post
Dorpat
Litvinoff
Poland
Moscow
Russia
Shying at a Name in 19th Century Housework Terms
The piece traces changing titles for female domestic work from maid to household assistant and office helper. It notes how women adopt new roles as voting expands, but terms bias perceptions of status in domestic labor. The Detroit Free Press discussion cites reactions to rebranding and training programs for domestic service.
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Detroit
Free Presa
Solomon
New York Y. W. C. A
Freedom of Speech and the Defense of Thought
The text argues that true freedom means saying what one thinks without considering potential consequences. It critiques people who demand the liberty to express opinions while avoiding responsibility for their words, questioning whether such unchecked expression is reasonable or dangerous.
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Deah Jones
Yale
Walt
Iowa Places Six Hour Day Fuel Order Des Moines
State Fuel Administrator Charles Webster issued a statewide six hour workday order. Retail stores open 10 am to 4 pm, factories and offices 9 am to 5 pm, with drug stores meat markets and theaters exempt. Immediate effect, penalties for violators, and advice to form wood-cutting bees as coal shortage worsens.
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Des Moines
Charles Webster
Webster
Iowa
Coal Strike Probe Focuses On Production Limitation Charge
IndianapolisInd December 6 Evidence suggests coal mine operators and miners conspired to restrain coal output last summer before a miners strike. A federal grand jury, summoned by Judge A B Anderson, will hear investigators findings on Lever act violations and anti trust claims. United Mine Workers officials will face contempt charges after the inquiry opens. Charleston West Virginia December 5 U S district attorney Lon H Kelly says a special grand jury will probe charges arising from the coal strike.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Federal Grand Jury
A. B. Anderson
United Mine Workers of America
Anderson
Charleston
Dee
Lon H. Kelly
United States
Southern District of Virginia
Soviet Ambassador Loses Court Action in New York
Supreme Justice Greenbaum refused to bar a legislative committee from examining private records of Ludwig K. Martens the Bolshevik ambassador pending a decision on the subpoena. Martens counsel argued the envoy was accredited to a foreign government and his records inviolate.
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New York
Supreme Justice
Greenbaum
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Bolsheviat
Martens
Bolshevists Claim Series of Victories Across Fronts
London reports Bolshevist forces advancing along the Denikin front with captures of Konelots Romay and Boremela and heavy combat for Biacvording. on the eastern front they claim Kalina 160 miles northeast toward Slevgorod as Belshevists move forward.
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Bolshevists
London
Bolsheviet
Denikine
Konelots
Romay
Boremela
Kalina
Routh
Oryk
Slevgorod
Packers Face Federal Complaint Over Trust Violations
The Federal Trade Commission charged five large Chicago meat packers with violating the Clayton anti trust act by absorbing 31 food and supply companies. Complaints demand written answers within 40 days and a public hearing to follow. The case names Western Meat Company of San Francisco Nevada Packing Company and United Dressed Beef Company among others and cites interlocking directorates. The Institute of American Meat Packers disputed the charges and pledged cooperation while Swift & Co. maintained compliance with the law and readiness to await court decisions.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
Congress
United Dressed Beef Company
Western Meat Company
San Francisco
Nevada Packing Company
Reno
The
Fhe Packers
Institute of American Meat Packers
Department of Justice
Henry Veeder
Swift & Co
Cour
Newberry Defendants Not All Republicans
Indictments in the Newberry case extend beyond Republicans. James W. Helme of Adrian, former state party organizer, charged with conspiring to weaken Ford among Democrats and aid Newberry, a Republican candidate, by accepting compensation to enter the campaign.
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Grand Rapids
Mic
Newhberry
Wee
James W. Helme
Adrian
Aiato Organdl Prieet
Rhee
Henry Ford
Helme
Ford
Newberry
Hungary Not To Get Bela Kun Says Austria
Austria declares Bela Kun will not be surrendered to Soviet officials under any circumstances. Karl Renner asserts in the national assembly that ten million cigarettes will be aboard from Seattle for the Wilmsie voyage, framing the issue amid postwar diplomatic maneuvering.
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Hungary
Bela Kun
Austria
Bela Kubo
Karl Renner
Austrate Ds
Tragic Axe Attack Ends in Family Tragedy
In Paussoic New Jersey Mason R Strong, 60, his wife 45, and daughter Elizabeth 15 are dead after Mason killed them with an axe. Four children injured include Nina 14 with possible recovery, Nathaniel 12 with skull fracture and Suzanne brain concussion. Susan Strong alive and may live. The suspect Mason R Strong allegedly killed his family then slit his throat. A doctor was summoned after Nina Strong called for help.
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Mason R. Strong
Elizabeth Strong
Nina Strong
Nathaniel Strong
Suzanne Strong
John H. Carlyle
Mexicans in Border Raid Reported Near Zapata
Gen. J. F. Wolters said Texas cavalry received advices of a raid by Mexican bandits on a store 11 miles south of Zapata, near the border. The owner was bound, looted, and the bandits fled across the border, according to a report telephoned by Captain W. M. Hanson, special examiner for the Senate Investigating Committee.
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Houston
Tex
Dee
J. F. Wolters
Texas Cavalry
Zapata
Japata County
W. M. Hanson
Ranger Service
Senate
Woman Burned When Grease Explodes Near Page Neb
Mia John Cleveland, living 16 miles north of Page, suffered serious burns to her head and upper body when a pan of hot grease in the oven exploded after the stove was lit in the morning. Water thrown on the grease caused a violent blast. She is in serious condition.
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Page
Neb
John Cleveland
Reinhardt Ordered Ruthless Energy in Supposed Tyranny
Herlin reports a confession from Major General Heinhardt about a Spartacan uprising incident. He said he ordered Lieutenant Martoh to act energetically and ruthlessly but denied ordering executions. He acknowledged the justification if proven necessary.
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Herlin
Mariah
Vallora
Heinhardt
Martoh
Ruth
Wilson to Spend Christmas at White House
President Wilson will remain at the White House for Christmas. Officials denied reports of a southern trip and said no travel plans are underway.
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Wilson
Washington
White House
France Seeks Ghips Amid Canadian Government Talks
A garbled Ottawa Globe-style note suggests France pressing for ships and the Preoeh government facing strain. The fragment mentions potential Canadian government involvement and mentions negotiations or aid amid a broader diplomatic push.
Mexican Crisis Eases After Jenkins Release In Puebla
Washington reports American consular agent William Jenkins at Puebla was released from captivity after ransom. White House notes expect Carranza to respond to the latest US demand, easing tensions with Mexico. El Paso plans a home guard amid talks of possible US intervention as Americans withdraw from Mexican operations.
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Fall
Hitchcock
White House
Wilson
Mexico
War Department
Jenkins
Puebla
Department
Mexico City
Carranza
State Department
William ©. Jenkins
Hanna
Congress
Lansing
United States
Henry P. Fletcher
el Paso
Tex
American Legion
Santa Fe Street Bridge
Juarez
Fort Bliss
New Move On Prohibition to Revoke Ratification Proclamation
Amandamus suit was filed in district court seeking to compel Secretary Lansing to show cause why the proclamation declaring sufficient states had ratified constitutional prohibition should not be revoked. The suit is brought on behalf of Robert A. Widemann of Stony Point, New York.
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Christopher Marsden
United States Naval Reserve Force
New York Naval District
Marsden
Washington
Amandamus
Lansing
District Court
Robert A. Widemann
Stony Point
Pershing Starts Inspection Junket on Tour
General Pershing leaves Washington on an inspection tour of U S military resources. He will visit Camp Lee in Petersburg Virginia and spend the holidays with his family. A private report on the expeditionary force actions during the war is due to Secretary Baker and public by December 12.
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Washington
D. C
Pershing
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Perehing
Warren
Berming
Baker
Bill to tax exempt securities proposed by Iowa Republican
Worbington Dec 7 Income from state and municipal securities now tax free would be taxed under a 2018 revenue law according to a bill introduced by Representative Green Republican Iowa The measure aims to discourage persons from holdings with a tax shelter and would affect investors across the state and municipalities.
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Representative Green
Iowa
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