No Change Yet In Local Coal Ration Rules
News from Logansport reports awaiting official copies of U S fuel administration rules with expected hourly orders. The plan limits coal to essential users including railroads ships government departments utilities and newspapers. Officials deny imminent shutdowns while the city awaits definitive lists and changes to power allocations.
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United States Fuel Administration
United States
Army
Logansport
Enal
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Gingrich
Municipal Utilities
Paul Bauer
Mich
Federal control over sugar relinquished as board dissolves
The sugar equalization board will be dissolved December 31 and the government will no longer control distribution and sale. Attorney General Palmer said there were no funds for continuing the duties, with Justice focusing on profiteers. The move is seen as opening sugar supplies and allowing refiners to pay more for Cuban raw stock, likely boosting prices.
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Associated Press
Wwaltiascam
Sugar Equalization Board
Palmer
Congress
Department of Justice
Soldiers Withdrawn From Strike Duty In New Mexico
United States soldiers were withdrawn from strike duty in New Mexico after districts were ordered to report back. The move came as authorities acted to restore order and resume normal operations across affected areas.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
United States
New Mexico
City cuts power wires for window lighting ban
City electrician Norman Butz, under Superintendent John Gingrich, severed wires to four downtown businesses to enforce a ban on electric window illumination to save coal. Officials will decide if those establishments lose electric service as enforcement widens amid shortages.
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Norman Butz
John Gingrich
Logansport
Sallee Chosen by Democrats State Chairman
A. C. Sallee of Indianapolis won the Democratic state central committee chairmanship at a session in Indianapolis. The group also invited the national committee to hold the 1920 convention here. The vote followed secret ballots amid a heated contest with Dale J. Crittenberger of Anderson as a rival. Sallee gained unanimous approval after initial nine to two tallies. He may appoint a secretary. potential candidates include Joseph W. Kimmel and Samuel Trabue. Separate meetings for women and men committees were scheduled for January.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
A. C. Sallee
Democratic State Central Committee
National Committee
Frederick van Nuys
United States
Charles J. Murphy
Public Service Commission
Mr. Sallee
Dale J. Crittenberger
Anderson
Sallee
Crittenberger
Joseph W
Aged U. B. minister dies in Richmond
Nathanj Weolar aged 65 years died in Richmond after a long career as a United Brethren minister. The late clergyman, long identified with church work, was widely respected in the community for his service and devotion. He leaves a family and a legacy of local religious leadership.
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Richmond
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Associated Press
Ind
Nathanj F
Health Drive Pledges Near $1000 in Cass County
The Public Health and Welfare association drive in Cass County raises nearly $1,000 on day one. Jessie Uhl leads with a $500 pledge, as two teams of volunteers cover soliciting rounds and report strong public support. The county aims for $5,000 with bonds offered in $5 to $500 increments and the campaign continues through next week.
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Public Health and Welfare Association
Cass County
Jessie’ Uhl
S. O. Cook
James Rodgers
Bert Winter
Edwin Ash
R. R. Johnston
Congress Moves Toward Ending World War I
Rep. Tinkham of Massachusetts introduces a joint resolution declaring the war with Germany "at an end" as Senate Republicans discuss the measure. House leaders show no immediate action planned while the resolution cites acts leading to the wartime declaration on April 6, 1917.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Tinkham
Rep
Massachusetts
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Congress
United States
Committee to seek Wilson interview on strained Mexico ties
The foreign relations committee decided to pursue a personal interview with President Wilson to discuss the Mexico situation. Secretary Lansing had told the panel the administration pursues a defined policy and may act decisively, while illness limits the president’s involvement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
Mexico
Lansing
State Department
Whitehouse
Grayson
Fall
New Mexico
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Carranza
Americans 10 take employes out of Mexico
El Paso Texas reports that U S concerns operating in Mexico ordered border representatives to prepare for immediate withdrawal of American employees. Some firms withheld names due to possible danger. Officials fear fallout if diplomatic relations collapse and say withdrawal would halt operations across industries and mines.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Taft
Postal Saving Business Grows Amid War Decline Reverses
Postal Savings reports show November deposits of 1 380 with withdrawals at 1 075, a $305 gain and a 31 000 deposit. War savings and Liberty bonds attract funds as deposits had fallen since wartime start. withdrawals had exceeded deposits by large margins for months. Domestic money orders issued total 3 398 for 30 446 92 with 230 44 in fees. International orders 35 for 594 38 with 6 90 in fees. no foreign orders paid.
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Postal Savings
William Jones
Postal Savings Department
United States
Senator Newberry to Enter Not Guilty Plea
Senator Newberry of Michigan plans to leave for Grand Rapids to enter a personal not guilty plea to a federal indictment charging election frauds. He conferred with attorney Martin W. Littleton and several Republican senators as a committee inquiry was discussed for January with a recount of hyrnesses unlikely.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Newberry
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Martin “W. Littleton
New’York
Senate
Berry
Judge Anderson Calls Special Session on Coal Conspiracy
Judge Anderson orders a nation wide investigation into alleged coal combination and restraint. The special session aims to address suspected price fixing and market manipulation impacting energy markets and consumers.
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Anderson
Sury
Coal Rationing Ties Up Nation as Mine Strike Spreads
Washington outlines nationwide coal rationing amid thebituminous miners strike. Congress seeks to share Eastern supplies with the Mississippi Valley while the fuel administration considers aggressive enforcement. Miners press for a 14 cent per ton raise without higher coal prices. Railroads move 20 000 cars westward. production up slightly. Legal actions loom as government pursues Lever Act prosecutions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fuel Administration
Middle Western
Congress
Seaboard
New England
Cummins
Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Louis W. Hill
Garfield
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