Germany to face U.S. demand over Bergdoll agents
The United States weighs international law questions as Bergdoll evade draft case and alleged American agents in Germany face possible protest. congressional inquiry may probe Bergdoll's conviction and escape, while six Americans are jailed in Eberbach for trying to seize Bergdoll. Bergdoll and chauffeur Stecher allegedly hold Canadian passports enabling their July 1920 escape.
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Washington
State Department
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Berlin
Germany
Bergdolf
Eberbach
Sergt. Karl Neal
Baltimore
Franz Zimmer
Denver
Eugene Stecher
Robert Freudensberger
Coblenz
Neff
Zimmer
Department of Criminal Investigation
Grover C. Bergdoll
Isaac Stecher
England
Holland
Search for 18 year old Mary Caldwell ends in river peril
Detroit January 29. In a dramatic hunt for Mary Caldwell reported kidnapped last December, her brother Norman 22 nearly drowned in icy waters near Ojibway Ontario. Rescued by chum Weldon Clay, the party including father C L Cauldwell and two detectives planned another river search aboard the tug Josephine. A note left by Mary claimed four men seized her for transport by motor boat.
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Detroit
Mary Caldwell
Familly
Down River Islands
Norman
Ojibway
Ontario
Weldon Clay
C. L. Cauldwell
Clay
William Brown
Caldwell
Josephine
Ontinental Avenue
Caldwells
Brown
Kuhath
Straith
Mise Caldwell
Atlanta
Studebaker
Irish Women Picket British Embassy for Recognition
Irish and American women staged a picket outside the British embassy on a Friday, demanding Ireland's republic be recognised. Special police stood by without intervening as the protesters vowed to continue until their aim is met.
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Washington
Elevator Fall Fatal at Bioux Palle plant
Carl Wimen, 27, was fatally injured when he was thrown from a freight elevator at the Bioux Palle Coffee and Spice company plant in Bioux Falls, D. He died at a hospital after the 8 am incident. witnesses were not available.
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Bioux Falls
Carl Wimen
Bioux Palle Coffee and Spice Company
Kidnapping Case Sparks Vigilante Talk in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles detectives chase new clues in the disappearance of Mrs Gladys Witherell 23 from Hollywood. Businessmen plan a 25000 dollar vigilante style effort to press police while authorities consider adding a 1000 dollar reward. Relatives deny voluntary disappearance as a note of safety circulates with reports of a ransom demand and a guard at the baby’s location.
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Los Angeles
Gladys Witherell
Hollywood
Hollyw
Mra
With
Mra. Witherell
Loa Ángeles
Witherell
Financial Loan & Investment Company
Gladys
Nick Harris
Harris
Girls at Vassar Keep Old Styles Amid Exams Joke
Poughkeepsie N Y Jan 2 Vassar College officials say a mid-Victorian hair knot and tight back was merely blowing off steam before exams. Deans call the outburst a quiet joke as ultra modernists mocked old fashions amid the midterm mood.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Vassar
Gil
Cavalry to Save Honor of Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky January 26 Cavalry troops of the state were being prepared Friday to save the honor of Kentucky and to prevent midnight outrages upon its citizens Gov Edwin P Morrow issued the order after a conference with the adjutant general relative to the night rider demonstration against tobacco growers in Bath and Fleming counties last Saturday night and Sunday He announced a special court of inquiry would be held in Owensville.
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Frankfort
Elate
Kentucky
Edwin P. Morrow
Bath
Fleming
Owensville
NJ Guards Resign Over Borden Commander Choice
Camden Jan 29 Fifteen officers of the third regiment of the New Jersey National Guard resigned on Friday reacting to the election of Howard G Borden of Oceanic New Jersey as brigadier general in command of the state's military forces. The selection was opposed because he had not seen service abroad.
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N. J. Guards
Camden
N. J
New Jersey National Guard
Howard G. Borden
Oceanic
Merchant
Borden
Japan Plans Revision of Anglo-Japanese Alliance
Tokio reports the Japanese government aims to revise the Anglo-Japanese alliance to shed obligations and avoid isolation. Kokumin cites interpretation of Article IV, suggesting Britain’s view would leave Japan unprotected if changes occur.
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Japan
Tokio
Japaneae
Kokumin
Nation
Greater Economy for Nebraska Seeks State Budget Cuts
Lincoln Neb Jan 29 The senate committee on duplications and economy in state government resumes work after a memo delay. It reviews Governor McKelvies code secretaries fitness and contemplates cutting expenses. Proposed bills include lowering code secretary salaries, regulating privately owned utilities, inspecting eggs for sale, and reducing railroad rates by 25 percent under state railway commission oversight.
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Lincoln
Neb
Senate
Joint Legislative Committee
McKelvie
Code Department
State Railway Commission
Walsh Advises Union Workers to Hold Out
Frank P. Walsh former chair of the war labor board spoke to striking Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America members in New York on January 20. He predicted the Clothing Manufacturers' Association would fail in court attempts to dissolve the union and urged workers not to fear the law. He described judges as biased by long corporate service and called the war era fight a beginning of a broader contest by employers.
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New York
Frank P. Walsh
War Labor Board
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Lothing Manufacturers’ Association
Daugherty May Be Postmaster General in Harding Plan
Palm Head Florida January 39 The prospect of Will H Hayes as postmaster general grows less likely to close friends of President elect Harding say it now seems possible Harry M Daugherty may be given a cabinet or other top post under the new administration
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Daugherty
Palm Head
Fla
Will H. Hayes
Harding
Harry M. Daugherty
South Dakota Senate Passes Bank Robbery Felony
The South Dakota senate approved a bill making bank robbery in any form a felony with a penalty of 10 years imprisonment or a $25,000 fine. The measure moves to the house. Separate actions include abolishing the state sheriff position and a compulsory education bill for religious instruction. A moving picture censorship bill and liquor law hearings are scheduled for February 1 with invites extended to interested reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
South Dakota
Senate
House
Berg
Minnehaha
State Affairs Committee
Temperance Committee
British dirigible B-34 survives perilous North Sea ordeal
London Jan 29 The British dirigible B-34 crossed the Atlantic twice in 1919 and after nine hours of being driven helpless over the North Sea returned to base. With engines damaged she drifted 100 miles at sea while 25 to 30 crew fought to repair. Destroyers sought the ship as it hovered about 1,000 feet high before repairs enabled a safe return to its station.
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London
Atlantic
North Sea
Tristy
Staffordshire
Beatt
Mineola
Long Island
Po Alee
England
United States
Indictments for Riot Dismissed in Denver Strike Case
Denver January 29 District Attorney Philip Van Clee moved to dismiss rioting and inciting riot charges against J W Jeffrey a Denver clothing merchant related to last summer street car strike seven people died he cited insufficient evidence to substantiate the indictments and asked the court to dismiss the case.
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Denver
J. W. Jeffrey
Philip van Clee
Borah Seeks Naval Views On Submarines and Dreadnoughts
Senator Borah Idaho leader of the disarmament group plans to ask naval officers before the Senate pavol committee which type of ships are best submarines aircraft or dreadnoughts and to learn if officers favoring the mub marine and aircraft can speak publicly secretary Daniels notes naval officers are forbidden to express opinions.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Senate Pavol Committee
Opin
Daniels
Maval Cers
Kenyon Bill aka Wilson to Lessen Unemployment
Washington January 2 emergency notion to relieve unemployment nationwide is urged by Senator Kenyon who asks President Wilson direct expedited public work using already voted appropriations to employ jobless Americans. Senate support grows and education committee gathers local unemployment figures while Kenyon predicts swift action without new funds.
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United States
Wilson
Senate
Kenyon
Committee On Education
Harding
Iowa
Ships Owned in U S but Not Controlled Hear IMMs Defense
Washington officials questioned the International Mercantile Marine during a shipping board hearing. P A Krankin presented 94 percent American owned stock and defended policies as 100 percent American, while senators noted 87 percent of the company’s 1,000,000 ton fleet was registered abroad and could be requisitioned by foreign powers in war.
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Washington
International Mercantile Marine Company
P. A. & Krank- In
Shipping Board
British Mercantile Marine
Jones
Franklin
United States
International Amlreantile Marine
Houser
Subidiary Companies
New York
Americana
Denver broker restrained by federal injunction
A federal judge granted a temporary injunction banning the Mieladin Brokerage Company of Denver from doing business with quotations published in other Denver brokerage offices. The order was issued at the petition of Western Union Telegraph Company and Chicago Board of Trade.
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Denver
Jan
Pfederal
Pollock Friday
Mieladin Brokerage Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago Howard of
Coolidge to Move into Marshall’s Suite
Washington reports Calvin Coolidge will relocate to the Marshalla apartment as the Wilsons leave the White House to the Hardings. The note adds that ninety seven percent of Americans die without a will.
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Coolidge
Marshall
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidges
Marshalla
Wilsons
White House
Hardings
Girl Under Bail in Booze Probe
The twenty two year old daughter of the late Police Captain Foody of New York City was arraigned in court during a liquor probe. Miss Foody is under one thousand dollars bail on an alleged conspiracy to defraud the government through the issuance of false liquor withdrawal permits.
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Foody
New York City
Miss Foody
Negro Confesses to Killing Two Women in New York
James Brown a 24 year old black man confessed to police to the murder of Ream Constance Hoxie 17 in her home in February 1920 and to stabbing Loretta Smith 24 in her home weeks earlier. Police say the confession followed a burglary arrest but have not given full credence to it.
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New York
James Brown
Ream Constance Hoxie
Brown
Loretta Smith
Toxie
Congress considers veto on Clayton Act suspension and tariff filibuster
On the twelfth day of the tariff filibuster the Interstate Commerce Committee weighs the president's veto of the Clayton Act suspension. The Manufacturers' Committee continues coal hearings as a Joint Naval sub-committee plans a report on Pacific coast naval use.
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Manufacturers’ Committee
Joint Naval
HOUSE
Appropriations
Interstate Commerce Committee
Ways and Means
Foreign Affairs
International Dairy Congress
Chauteau Burns
Famous Chateau Burns in Cordova Fire
Cordova Spain January 28 Fire nearly destroyed the famed Chateau at La Albaida near Cordova. The city fire brigade was called but could not stop the flames. Countess Hornivhueloy her children and several guests escaped narrowly as many historic treasures were lost.
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Cordova
Spain
la Albaida
Hornivhueloy
Purdy backs long term tax cuts to boost housing
Washington on January 28 Lawsen Purdy former NYC board of taxes exemptions chief urged a 15 year tax exemption on all new dwellings to spur building amid a housing shortage. He said the measure offers strong incentive for builders and aligns with expanded private building operations nationwide. Another speaker K V Hiaymaker urged federal home loan banks to widen credit for home builders.
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Washington
Lawcen Purdy
New York City
Board of
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Purdy
K. V. Hiaymaker
United States Housing Corporation
Picked Wrong Victim in New York Jewelry Strike
New York man Harry Brown failed to recognize the detective who confronted him after attempting to pick pockets yesterday. The event underscores a cautionary tale about choosing targets and awareness of law enforcement in public spaces.
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New York
Harry Brown
Yosterday
Montana rates rise halted by federal court ruling
Helena January 24. United States district court enjoins Attorney General Rankin from interfering with Montana railroads adjusted passenger fares recently approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Railroads announce a five day work week curtailment for all employees.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Rankin
United States District Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Socialists spy on Davenport mayor over dictaphone discovery
Davenport Iowa January 28 a dictaphone found attached to the chandelier in Mayor L Barewalds private office prompted a county attorney inquiry into possible conspiracy. City electrician H J Strong admitted planting the device at the request of Alderman Albert Bracher a socialist.
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Davenport
L. Barewald
John Wher
City Electrician
H. J. Strong
Albert Bracher
Railroads push wage cuts and freight rate relief plan
Chicago Jan 2 The great trunk lines plan to seek wage reductions for 2 009 900 employees beginning Monday They may ask the labor board to abrogate existing agreements and allow freight rate cuts of about 20 percent if wage reductions of 15 to 40 percent are permitted Brotherhood leaders resist and call for management reforms while talks with the labor board continue It is a difficult labor situation with both sides wary of a broader clash and possible new investigations
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Chicagro
Robert §. Ginkerd
de Witt Cuyler
Association of Executives
Brotherhoods
Bert M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
W. 8. Carter
Labor Board
Des Moines Bust In New Check Swindle Scheme
Des Moines police detained O M Hibbert of New York amid a fraudulent check operation. He allegedly used a certified $200 check to pay for a typewriter, with a wire confirming no account at the New York bank. Officers found counterfeit printing and a bundle of forged checks in his hotel room.
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Des Moines
M. Hibbert
New York City
Hibberd
L. Bulldy
New York
Holldy al
Dibberd
Prblav
Matic
Hibbert
Indian Appropriations Cut Up Across the Nation
Washington reports that Indian appropriations face deep cuts if the House bill passes the Senate due to torn and trimmed lines. Senator Curtis warns the Indian committee and agencies would suffer as House cuts remove most requested funding.
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Washington
South Calkete
Nebraska
Senate
Curtis
House
Mem Bera
House Indian Committee
Diate Ar Apy
Heruee Hie Iiion
Union Shipbuilders Move to Submit Wage Cut Plan
Whitadelhia, Jian 29 The Atlantic coast shipbuilders union says workers will vote on a proposal to cut wages by 10 percent. The plan would affect an estimated 10,000 to 60,000 employees across several facilities.
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Whitadelhia
Jian
Ehiplullog Bideeteiad
Odd
Ord
Eden Tinier Group
Indicted Chicago Firm Executives Charged in Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Helitw and the Diamond Company heads on five counts of ar ardracy in a malinu scheme to defraud. Judge George A Carpenter set bonds at 4000 each. Defendants include Marshall company president Dru Ockle John Cameron general manager Jacob W Ther ral superintendent and C Mee con cee of fue New York.
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Chicago
George A. Carpenter
Carpenter
Marshall
E Company
Dru Ockle
John Cameron
New York
Jacob W.W. Metther
Fe C
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Bergdoll
Grover Cleveland
Military Affairs Committee
Kahn
Pretty Sal
Brother
Lass
Lonely Island
Hollwood
Nina Gore
Blind Solon
U.S. Capital
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Senate Committee
Walsh
Anthony
Kansas
Gald
Congress
Marion
Dakota Senate
Kenyon Bill
U. S
Mercantile Marine Company
Broker
Kathryn B. Foody
United Preas
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