Congress prepares for busy final 66th session
The final section of the sixty sixth Congress faces a crowded agenda from March 3 end. Major items include fourteen appropriation bills reapportionment based on the 1920 census national budget bill Volstead law amendments tax revision a soldier bonus bill housing measures curb grain price manipulation and welfare acts. The senate also weighs treaty issues with Japan and Colombia and a broad probe into campaign finance plus ongoing investigations.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Wilson submits message to Congress without personal delivery
President Wilson, sent by messenger per Dr Grayson, submits a lengthy message to Congress. It urges democracy as a model worldwide and outlines program items including budget passage, tight government economy, aid for disabled veterans, a loan to Armenia, Philippine independence, cold storage controls, and federal licensing for interstate commerce.
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Murderer of Two to Hang with No Reprieve
Denver December 7 Acting Governor George Stephan announced no clemency for George Boxco the confessed slayer of Elton Parks Pueblo automobile dealer and William Hunter Rye janchman Stephan said he will be hanged before Saturday at the state prison He murdered both victims on April 11 1919.
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William Hunter
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Stephan
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Baseball Welcomes Court Ruling on Reserve Clause
Chicago December article notes magnates anticipate Supreme Court reversal of a $264,000 judgment against major league clubs. Ban Johnson says the decision will strengthen the game by removing anti trust concerns linked to the reserve clause in players contracts.
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Baltimore
Irish British Truce Near as Labour Envoy Returns With Proposals
Arthur Henderson, British labor leader, returns from Ireland after talks with Sinn Fein and will present peace proposals to the British government. The Home Rule bill may be revived in the Lords as a compromise emerges, despite Republican resistance and questions over Irish governance.
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Clothing Makers Meet With Senate Financiers
In Washington a finance committee of Ragale held a meeting with wireline representatives to discuss the clothing industry finances and Foote relations.
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Washington
Just Watching Friendly Games Enforce Gambling Ban
Police in Roing announce a new patrol tactic to curb gambling at game sites. Juan B Lynch confirms officers will arrest and charge violators under the gating ordinance while warning proprietors to remove unauthorized gaming rooms.
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Family Narrowly Escapes Death In Turtle Turn
In Kemmerer on Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Robinson and their two children survived a tumble when their car flipped over after an embankment gave way during a trip from Star Valley. No injuries were reported though the family escaped serious harm.
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Norton
Hmira
Packers Workers Get Five Million Increases
Judge Samuel Alschuler denied blanket wage hikes of one to two dollars a day for packing firms. He approved temporary increases totaling five million dollars for certain worker classes, retroactive to July 5, affecting Chicago Omaha East St. Louis Sioux City Kansas City and Oklahoma City.
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Samuel Alschuler
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East St. Louis
Sioux City
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Train Banditry Sentences For Couple Involved
Fred Poffenbberger and Orville Phillips, members of the Burlington mail car gang linked to the 35 million theft at Cornell Bluffs, pleaded guilty in Des Moines to district court. Poffenberger was the alleged leader and received 18 years. Phillips, among the youngest bandits, must serve 13 years.
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Des Moines
Fred Poffenbberger
Orville Phillips
Burlington
Cornell
Poffenberger
Phillips
Harding to Call Special Session in March
President elect Harding will convene a special session of Congress immediately after inauguration. He stated the move is inevitable with every possible device to address the situation and push the agenda forward.
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Harding
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Washington
Repealing War Laws Favored by House Committee
A House Judiciary Committee report favors a resolution to repeal all war laws. Action in the House is expected Friday. The proposal sets the date of final enactment as the war termination date. Exempted from repeal are the Lever Act the trading with the enemy act the War Finance Corporation and Liberty Bond acts.
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Senate Campaign Fund Investiga “Ling Committee
Newberry
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House
War Finance Corporation
Liberty Bond
Drop Registered in U. S. Steel Co. Orders Decline
New York December 7 unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation show a substantial decline on December 1. October exports to Germany were up to 12 000 000.
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Germany
Wisconsin Teams Dominant In Western Conference Selections
An expert notes Wisconsin had the best team while Ohio State claimed the conference title. The All Western Conference list features eight players from Wisconsin and Illinois and others from Ohio State and Iowa, highlighting the region’s top players and colleges.
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Ohio
Coca Cola Co Rights Upheld Over Use of Name
In Washington D C the Supreme Court on its day up held the Coca Cola Company’s right to protect its trade name. The ruling reinforces Coca Colas position against infringement and safeguards its branding.
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