Allies Seek U S Participation in London Conference
The Associated Press reports that allies intend to press for United States participation in forthcoming London conference led by Lloyd George and Clemenceau. Le Matin says concessions to Versailles treaty reservations will be made to secure a U S role, with a council of premiers handling key issues in the presence of John W. Davis. Scraloia plans to brief Rome on the matter.
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Associated Press
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London
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
le Matin
America
Council of Premiers
France
England
Italy
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Lott Wwifend
United States
Scraloia
Rome
Italy Opposes Intervention in Russia
Premier Nitti told the chamber of deputies that Italy does not favor intervention in Russia’s internal affairs. He spoke from Rome on December 13.
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Chamber of Deputies
Court Upheld Texas Woman Primary Suffrage Act
Austin Texas December 13 The Third Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the lower court ruling in Tom Hamilton vs Lee Davis tax collector McLennan County upholding the constitutionality of the Texas Woman primary suffrage act.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Tom Hamilton
Lee Davis
McLennan County
Christmas Bonuses To Flood Chicago Banks And Stores
Chicago banks and stores plan to distribute over 10 million dollars in Christmas bonuses to employees during the coming week. The payout targets workers across multiple institutions and retail establishments in the city.
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Chicago
Americans Held by Villistas in Muzquiz Raid
Two Americans and one Englishman are reported among captives taken by Villistas in Muzquiz raid Tuesday and held for ransom. Eight Mexicans are also said to be held. The Americans are R. B. Ransom of Eagle Pass Lumber Co. and Fred G. Hugo, manager of J. M. Doble's ranch.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Texas
Villistas
Muzquiz
R. B. Ransom
Zero Temperature Across The Southwest In Cold Wave
The weather bureau reports zero or near zero temperatures across Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and northern Texas with gradual moderation forecast today. Northwestern Kansas remains the coldest area with subzero readings while Oklahoma City records six degrees and Amarillo two above. Snow accompanies the cold wave and West coast train service remains crippled.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Coal supply restrictions eased for emergency uses
The central coal committee issued orders allowing all industries to receive coal for emergency needs as available, removing prior limits that restricted deliveries to five preferred classes. The directive widens access to fuel amid shortages.
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Associated Press
Washington
Central Coal Committee
Bootleg Liquor Causes Disasters in New York City
Revenue officials report 14 deaths in one week from bootleg drinks in New York City. Denatured and wood alcohol contaminate illicit liquor, with some bottles fetching up to $20 per quart.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dee
Bureau of Internal Revenue
New York
Stone
Today’s Anniversaries December 13 1869 1917
On December 13 anniversaries recount events from 1869 opening of the Austrian Reichsrat with Emperor Francis Joseph, to 1917 German envoys reaching Brest-Litovsk with Russia. Other noted items include 1880s Russia czar plot, 1894 Ute relocation to Colorado, 1915 British pledge on American securities, and 1916 League of Neutral Nations appeal to Americans.
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Reichsrath
Francis Joseph
Russia
Utah
Colorado
Schley Court of Inquiry
William
Reichstag
Africa
Dar
League of Neutral Nations
People of
Labor Conference Opens to Discuss Anti Strike Legislation
The American Federation of Labor hosts a Reconstruction Conference in Wredigton to tackle industrial problems and proposed antistrike legislation affecting American workers. The session opens with a review of labor issues and upcoming measures.
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Associated Press
Wredigton
American Federation of Labor
Nine Prizefighting Charges Filed After Texas Club Raid
In Fort Worth on December 18 authorities filed nine charges of prizefighting after a sheriff raid on an athletic club hosting a smoker. Those arrested included the fighters and the club manager. all were released on bond.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Sheriff's Department
Bute
Patterson Turns 75 as Dartsmouth College Hosts 150th Celebration
John Henry Patterson reaches 75 as Dartsmouth College hosts a 150th charter anniversary event. Examinations of labor issues and postwar problems dominate today’s Australian Commonwealth elections. Pershing and staff plan a visit to the Muscle Shoals nitric acid plants near Sheffield Alabama. AFL affiliated unions meet in Washington to safeguard wage earners rights.
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John Henry Patterson
Dartsmouth College
General Pershing
Sheffield
Ala
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans, shared by The Times via telephone, notes tonight will be fair and colder with a cold wave and hard frost, and Sunday will be fair. Fort McIntosh records show a max of 75 and min of 52 degrees with a northeast wind and clear skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Télephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Victor Emanuel Orlando Elected Italian Chamber President
The election of Victor Emanuel Orlando to the presidency of the Italian Chamber of Deputies is seen as a step toward stabilizing Italy. Orlando, born in Palermo, educated there, taught jurisprudence in Modena and Palermo, entered parliament in 1897, held the minister of public instruction post in 1902, and later served as premier and a participant at the Peace Conference.
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Victor Emanuel Orlando
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Signor Orlando
Palermo
University of
Modena
Isolate to prevent spread of cold says doctors
Physicians advise complete isolation when a cold begins to prevent spread to family and associates. They warn cold transmission is high and urge using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to hasten cure.
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Chamberlain
Laredo National Bank Statement Summary
Statement from Laredo National Bank of Laredo Texas listing total liabilities and noting officers M W Brennan Asst Cashier A L Vidaurri Asst Cashier J R Fasnacht Asst Cashier in a formal banking record style with no narrative.
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Laredo National Bank
Laredo, Texas
M. W. Brennan
A. L. Vidaurri
J. R. Fasnacht
T. Cashier
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