Opposition plans commission to fix coal prices sparks concerns
The Inter Mountain Globe reports a proposed three member commission under President Wilken to fix cow prices and miner wares, with fears it could harm the public if miners and operators unite. Other items cover Mont Faucon Argonne graves memorial, riots in Lawrence Massachusetts, and various postwar events.
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Wilken
Mont Faucon Hi
Argonne
Mont Faucon
Lawrence, Mass
Chamber of Commerce of
Lawrence
Hiss
Hans Jutz
Railroads Return Sparks Political Fire and Labor Push
Washington action to return railroads to private owners March 1 sharpens two issues. Labor leaders urge continued government control, while unions gear up for a political fight ahead of a possible strike vote. machinists vote 98 percent for a general strike if Cummins bill passes.
Tragic Gasoline Fire Kills Three Bolles Children Near Anthon
Anthon Iowa reports that three Bolles children Ruby 16 Opal 4 and Willie 2 died after gasoline was used to rekindle a smouldering fire in their home. Mrs Bolles burned seriously nine children in the family were present. gas explosion caused the blaze three miles south of Anthon at the A L Beers farm.
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Anthon
Charles D. Bolles
Ruby Bolles
Opal Bolles
Willie Belles
Ruby
Opal
Willie
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bronx City
Bolles
Mia
A. L. Beers
Poison Drink Fatal in Xmas Celebration
Hartford officers report seven men dead and four more dying after a Christmas celebration. Saloon keeper Pyvank Rose is sought by police as relatives accuse him of selling weed alcohol dyed to resemble wine.
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Hartford
Conn
Pyvank Rose
Start Moving Booze Valued at Seven Million Dollars
In Louisville on December 27 a shipment of 90 000 barrels of whisky valued at seven million dollars began moving as the United States prepares for prohibition. Initial train load started the export flow with Pittsburgh and three Louisville firms named as major participants. The whisky heads for the port of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
United States
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Philadelphia
England Pleased by Low Exchange Strategy to Regain Trade
London reports Britain uses a low exchange rate to reclaim world trade leadership. Six man mission led by H H MacKinder and Admiral Sir Roger Keyes will back Denikine in South Russia with aims to promote British goods. Other missions go to Siberia Balkans and beyond as pound weakness fuels profits for exporters.
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London
H. H. MacKinder
M. PE
Ministry of Reconstruction
Roger Keyes
South
Russia
General Denikine
Siberia
Balkans
Italy
Germany
South America
Board of Trade
United States
England
America
Rockefeller gives $100 million to education and medical work
New York December 27 John D Rockefeller announces a Christmas gift of 100 million dollars. Half funds the general education board to raise college salaries and the rest supports the Rockefeller foundation to combat disease through medical education public health and research. Trustees may use principal and income, with 6 million set aside for medical education in Canada.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
General Education Board
Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller
Canada
George E. Vincent
Foundation
Volcano Axe in Kushu Remains Highly Active
Tokio reports Mount Axe, a volcano in Kushu, has shown unusual activity for weeks with rumblings ashes and small eruptions. A major eruption recently dropped ash over farmland causing cattle and horse deaths from poisoning. Expert Dr Imamura says activity is high but does not foresee a disastrous eruption.
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Tokio
Mount Axe
Kushu
KIM All
Imamura
Selemologiat
Ireland May Be Forced to Accept Home Rule Plan
Dublin and London officials say Lloyd George will push through a two chamber plan for Ireland with separate southern and Ulster legislatures and a coordinating national assembly. Ulster protection and Sinn Fein opposition are cited as key factors in the strategy.
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London
Ireland
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Trish
Ulster/ies
Southern Ireland
Ulster
National Assembly
Sinn Fein
Paris
Toledo Jail Delivery Sparks Manhunt as Duo Nabbed
Toledo police hunted remaining gang members after a dramatic jail break in Luca county. Six armed intruders and four inmates overpowered guards for nearly an hour, shot a man, and boasted of crimes. Two captives surrendered when their car stalled.
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Toledo
Ohio
Luca County
Doing His Duty
Advice from a father to his son about duty and the value of choosing guidance wisely.
Red Parade Breaks Up on Broadway By Police
Police dispersed a planned parade on Broadway in New York as five red sympathizers were jailed for picketing churches to protest political prisoners. Major of the American Legion ordered the crowd to disperse, halting the demonstration almost as it began.
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New York
American Legion
Bennie Seeks Death in Ash Can In Love Triangle Tale
A Chicago report describes Bennie Sokolowek a youth entangled in a two woman romance. He hid in a trash can after a note from Annie Barsyk revealed his feelings for both women, and he later decided life was not worth living.
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Bennie
Chicago
Bennie Sokolowek
Annie Barzyk
Annie
Florence Moelor
Denar
Florence
Annie Barsyk
Union Leaders Meet Over Wage Increases In 1919 Labor Dispute
Washington dispatch reports heads of all railroad unions will convene Monday to map action on wage increase demands ahead of March 1 government railroad reversion. Samuel Gompers will chair as shopmen and clerks seek a 5 percent raise. plans include talks with Director General Hines and potential actions before March.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
Tice
John Scott
Railway Workers’ Section
Hines
Palmer
Government flour a now on market in small packages
New York December 27 the United States grain corporation announced government pure wheat flour is now on sale in small packages at moderate prices in hundreds of retail grocery stores nationwide. Posters warn customers that the flour is not a war or substitute price and not a discredit to regular brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Grain Corporation
Watson
More
Daniels to Ignore Admiral Sims Letter
Washington officials say Secretary Daniels will leave unanswered Admiral Sims letter refuting unfairness in naval decorations. Daniels will not enter into an argument over the policy and has not decided whether to reply as of now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Thele
Sweet bill makes law on veterans compensation expansion
Washington date line reports the president signed the Sweet bill expanding war risk insurance benefits and increasing compensation for former service members. Checks for December, with the higher allowance, will be issued in January without delay, benefiting Class Fives and other eligible groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Parentage Question Drives Trial in Indiana Senator Case
In Los Angeles on December 27 the trial of Harry New continued with deposition testimony by Martha Scudder, sister of New's mother, suggesting Senator Harry S New of Indiana might be the defendant's father. The DA objected to admitting paternal ties due to insufficient proof as more witnesses recount birth circumstances and a 1909 $40 payment for a trip to Oklahoma City.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harry
New
Frieda Lesser
United States
Indiana
Martha Scudder
Harry New
Woolwine
Senator New
Scudder
Big Harry
Williams
John W. Claypool
Indianapoli
Oklahoma City
Language law in Nebraska upheld as valid by state supreme court
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a state law curbing foreign language use in schools. The ruling allows ninth grade and above language instruction while prohibiting foreign languages as the medium for other subjects for younger pupils, citing civic education benefits.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
State Supreme Court
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Synod of
Friends pay rent to save widow from eviction
New York reports attorney George W. Files said Mrs. Milla D. Shonts faced eviction for nonpayment of $314.67 after her supporters covered the amount. The Interborough president Theodore P. Shonts left a substantial estate, but a will contest and delayed payments threaten her relief.
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New York
George W. Files
Milla D. Shomta
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Rapid Trans't Company
Files
Whonte
Amanda C. Thomas
A Dog's Life Riverside Tale Likely Mixed Era Speech
Fragmentary narration hints at a domestic scene with Rivers returning home and a dog’s presence. Odd phrasing suggests a phonetic or dialect rendering, possibly from a local column or dialogue scene with characters named Rivers and Uline. Further context needed for clarity.
Moving Grain First on Western Railways
Chicago December 27 grain today had priority on western railroads over all other commodities. Regional Directors H Aishton and Hare Holden issued the order which lasts until the current grain crop is distributed. The directive gives grain cars right of way and first repair priority, with added forces to fix bad order cars.
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Chicago
KB. H. Aishton
Northwest Region
Hare Holden
Central West Region
Northwest
Central West
Ordera
Drastic order tied to Sioux City grain shortages
M J King president of the Western Terminal Elevator cites a railroad administration order as the direct result of a Washington car service bureau investigation and Chicago talks with railroad officials. The plan mirrors grain men’s recommendations though corn was not expected to outrank coal. Relief is expected within 10 days as country elevators clear congestion and farmers move grain. farmers had faced car shortages and elevators refused to buy.
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Railroad Administration
Sioux City
Car Service Bureau of
Washington
Chicago
Douglas Webster
J. P. Haynes
M. J. King
Western Terminal Elevator Company
King
Germany awaits note on protocol as allies demand signing
Berlin reports no signs of imminent crisis as Germany weighs the allied reply to the peace treaty protocol. The message notes Germany accepts the treaty provisions from force, rejects US participation as a ground for doubt, and insists on the unchanged compensation for ships sunk at Scapa Flow.
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Berlin
Germany
Alliea
Weimar
United States
Scapa Flow
Alexander in Favor of Ending Control and Commerce Role
New York December 27 W. Alexander newly appointed secretary of commerce argues in a Independent article decisions for business will be made by individuals not Washington. He says the department will supply essential information and that past errors stemmed from data shortages. Irkutsk reports say U S vice consul K Hans en and consul J H Ray passed Taiga with Red Cross trains as fighting continues between the Poles and Bolsheviks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A W. Alexander
Commerce
Tommorrow
The
Independent
Washington
Department of Commerce
Irkutsk
Trygive
K. Hansen
United States
Omak
Joseph HM
Ray
Taiga
Tomek
Red Cross
Peles
Bolsheviels
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Atlantic
Cottevrad
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Seine-Inferieure
Normandy
Rtouen
France
State of
Court of Appeals
Charles
Austria
Zita
Switzerland
Prague
Minnequa Steel
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Travelers’ Aid Society
Plara
Judge Landis
W. D. Haywood
Detroit
Petrograd
Paul Dukes
Mexico
Communiste
New York City
Chamber of Deputies
N Patterson
N. J
Mit
Red Cros
Houston
Oon- Krese
C Rede
Ellis
San Francisco
St. Louis
University of Denmark
Sir Robert Borden
Mir Robert
Hotel Astor
Kitty Hawk
N. Y
Orville Wright
Kansas
Secretary of Agriculture
Shaw-Butcher Ship Building Company
San Fratcisco
United States District Court
Canning
Chorus
Mgeal
Toy Manufacturers’ Association of the United Eraser
Legion
Congress
War Risk Bureau
Public Health Service
Federal Education Board
Cedar Rapids
Thin
Haw
Great Britain
Piatiathes
Ite
William Jennings Bryan
Cummins
Esch
Compresse Jy
Cumming Railroad
William H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Machinists
Johnston
Union
Johngson
John
Standard Oil Magnate
Japan
Parliament
Dublin
Sinn Fein Volunteers
Sinn
H.C. L
Sweet Bill
Nebraska Supreme Court
Traction
Rivers
Uline
Alexander
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