Anthracite mine owners charged with profiteering
A federal grand jury charged Haddock Mining Company of Lucerne Pa and VonStorch Colleries Company of Scranton Pa with profiteering under the Lever Act in selling domestic tires of anthracite coal. Henry Meeker of Meeker & Co was named in both indictments. Sales in New York and Pennsylvania amounted to thousands of tons at prices far above reasonable levels.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Haddock Mining Company
Lucerne
VonStored Colleries Company
Scranton
Henry Meeker
Meeker & Co
Armin W. Riley
Haddock Company
VonStorch Company
De Valera Arrival Sparks Dublin Seizure At Quay
Dublin reports say neither Dublin Castle nor local papers knew of Eamonn de Valera’s arrival while the American steamer Pontia was boarded by armed soldiers at North Wall Quay in the Liffey. The ship was searched and no sought person found.
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Dublin
Dublin Castle
Eamonn de Valera
Pontia
North Wall
Liffey
Shoals Indiana mill site changes hands and rail plans
James W Thompson of Shoals has bought the Trinity Springs mill site, one of the oldest in southern Indiana, powering electricity for the Trinity Springs hotel. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway has acquired the Chicago Terre Haute and Southern line and will build a branch to Trinity Springs and likely extend toward Shoals French Lick and Louisville.
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Shoals
Ind
James W. Thompson
Springs
Trinity
Soul
Adiana
Trinity Syings
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern Railroad
Trinity Springs
French Lick
Louisville
Franklin K Lane Visits Rochester for Health Consultation
Franklin K Lane former secretary of the interior arrived in Rochester Minnesota with his wife and son for a medical consultation. Lane’s son said his father has been ill for six months and seeks to determine the exact nature of the ailment.
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Rochester
Minn
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Franklin Lane, Jr
Highwaymen arrested after two hold ups in Terre Hut
Terre Hanie detectives Burke and McMillen captured two young men, Paul Winter 20 and Palmer Crutchfield 19, within thirty minutes after two robberies at First and Chestnut and at Third and Chestnut. Victims Edward and Edward Tryon and Earl Hayden reported revolver threats and minor cash loss. bonds set at 5000 dollars each.
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Terre Hanie
First
Chestnut Streets
Edwar
Edward Tryon
North First Street
Earl Hayden
South Second Street
Third
Twoen
Tryon Brothers
Hayden
Robers
There’s No Answer to This If You Don’t Believe That Prohibition
A Columbia Record quote questions the claim that prohibition emptied the jills and asks where today’s fugitives originated, implying unintended consequences from liquor bans.
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Columbia Record
Pennsylvania Co in No Trike Pact With Men
Pennsylvania Railroad announces it has concluded a mutual working agreement with engine and train service employees aimed at settling future labor differences and preventing a strike. A joint reviewing committee with equal voice for employees and management will oversee grievances, rules, discipline, and working conditions, effective today.
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sMladelphia
Isylvania “Railroad
Nisat
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Cardinal Gibbons Near Death in Maryland Relapse
Baltimore Maryland January 1 Cardinal Gibbons suffered a severe relapse at the home of Robert T Shriver Union Mills Carroll county and is sinking slowly. His physicians are greatly perturbed by weakness and after a church consultation the last sacraments were administered to the prelate.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Robert T. Shriver
Union Mills
Carroll County
Fire in Lafayette printing plant causes heavy damage
A blaze at the Lafayette printing company damaged the plant, destroying equipment and stock. Officials estimate losses around 35,000 dollars with the fire possibly started by a short circuit or rodent activity. The plant previously operated as the Murphy-Biving Company.
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Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette Printéae
Muarphy-Biving Company
Weather Report Promises Fair Tonight and Sunday
The forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions expected Sunday. Clear skies likely, light winds, and no precipitation noted. Temperature trends show a dip Sunday ahead of a mild finish.
Injunction Granted in Shelbyville Labor Case
In Indianapolis federal court Judge Anderson granted a temporary injunction against union activity aimed at preventing interference with furniture manufacturers. Hubert Chark, a salesman from Chicago, alleged union actions curtailed output and named Clarence White and others as union members. Court officials reported service of notices to defendants amid warnings that law and order prevail.
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Indianapolis
Don J. Padge
Alehert
Bo Anderson
Witon
Shelbyville
Hubert Chark
Chictuo
Paranelio
Clarence White
Federer Union
Brotherhoo of
P Aperhangers
America
United Brotherhood A4 Carpenters and Joiners
Pers
Anderson
Nots
Mark Storen
United States
Whicker
Jeff Shelbyville
Lot of Others in Same Boat Congress Sidestepping Revenues Question
A Providence Journal report remarks that Congress shows concern over revenue adequacy and necessary expenses but notes many actors share the same worry. The piece suggests no single monopoly over fiscal debate, indicating broad concern.
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Congress
Providence Journal
Chronology January 1920 highlights from Daily Citizen file
A compact month by month 1920 chronology from the Daily Citizen lists events and incidents in early January. Items include a big Labor meeting at Grand Opera House, local hospital casualties, New Year’s parties, a Supreme Court beer ruling, mine strikes and accidents, miners’ convention decisions, gas plant outages, and local deaths and transfers, with various names and places noted.
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Daily Citizen
Grand Opera House
Brees
Joe Moss
City Hospital
James
Wyrick
First Street
A. A. Thomas
Indianapolis
Reds
Jewell Mine
Columbus
Supreme Court
Chicago
R. Black
Iran
Plaster Casts Of First War Hero Arrive In Indy
Two plaster casts of Corporal James B. Gresham of Evansville, the first Indiana World War casualty, were received by the Indiana Historical Commission from sculptor George Henig and commission director J. W. Oliver. The casts are to be placed on the Indiana War Memorial Building and later exhibited at the state capitol.
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Indianapolis
James B. Gresham
Evansville
Indiana
Indiana Historiee Commission
George Henig
J. W. Oliver
Indiana War Memorial
Anigkerbockers Pull No Corks New Year in New York
New York on New Year night saw prohibition agents mingling with crowds in hotels and restaurants on the White Way. Agents acted in small squads to clamp down on liquor. Hotel managers ordered staff not to handle alcohol and a safe sober welcome to 1921 was proclaimed.
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New York
Hospital fund drive planned for next Friday
The Linton Community Advancement Association announces a hospital campaign on January 7 after a joint board meeting. Peter Schloot named chair, W T Cushing secretary, David J. Terhune treasurer. A leaking upstairs room needs immediate repairs. donors include miners, operators, business people, and several checks of five hundred dollars or more already received.
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Avid J. Terhune
David Jt. Scott
Peter Schloot
Maud Barstow
W- T. Cushing
W. T. Cushing
David J. Terhune
Mr. Schloot
Missing Edinburg high school teacher Hessie A Stanteny
Indianapolis reports say Hessie A Stanteny a 27 year old Edinburg Indiana high school teacher has been missing since December 24. Relatives note poor health and letters from Louisville suggest she contemplated self harm.
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Indianapolis
Jan
Wall Street explosion linked to Milwaukee suspect
A Milwaukee man, alleged ex convict, is named by authorities as a possible knows the Wall Street blast. Officials question his statements while denying responsibility. In other news federal officials plan a grand jury probe into coal production and prices, targeting miners and operators for conspiracy under the Lever Act.
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Milwaukee
Wisdian
Glegannhi Costello
Iddblad
Waupan Penny
Wall] Street
Indianapolis
Dan
Argu
Art Stack
Aasiar- Ane
mMalion
Federga
Chine Trade Opervourt
van Nuys
Grand Jruy
VanNuys
Mer
Tellers Begin Counting Vote in United Mine Workers Election
The election for officers of the United Mine Workers of America, held December 14, was tabulated this morning in Terre Haute by tellers led by Secretary-Treasurer William Mitch. Ballot counters Robert Foster of Newburg Indiana J W Faster of Linton Indiana and Dee Lew Ellyn of Linton Indiana arrived early and began the count at the headquarters. The process is expected to take three to four days with full results not ready yet.
Bank Robber Shot and Killed During Springfield Heist
An unidentified man entered the People's Bank in Springfield yesterday and forced open the vault taking bonds valued at $50,000. Bank officials and a officer were wounded, and the robber was killed by police during the confrontation.
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Nashville
Teun
People's Bank
Springfield
Lenn
Micer
Masons Honor Meredith in State Appointment
Washington announces that L Edwin P Meredith secretary of the department of agriculture has accepted the post of deputy for the Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masons for the state of Iowa. The honor was tendered by George P. Alcore sovereign grand commander.
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Washington
Jan
Edwin P. Meredith
Department of Agriculture
Supreme Council
Rive Maisons
Towa
Gyporge
Alcore
No Place for Self-Determination in Wilson Era
A Knoxville Journal and Tribune clipping notes the Wilson cabinet shows signs of autonomy under the president, with critics saying self-determination lacks room amid administrative authority and internal pressures.
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Harvey
Wilson
Knoxville Journal
Tridune
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Department of Justice
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