Courts Halt Wartime Prohibition in Two States
In Louisville Kentucky Judge Evans ruled wartime prohibition unconstitutional and would issue an injunction on sale of tax paid whisky pending Palmer’s decision. In Providence Rhode Island Judge Arthur L. Brown granted a temporary injunction against enforcement of the Volstead act after Narragansett Brewing petition, delaying federal actions as the court questions constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Federal
Evans
Louisville Distillers
Palmer
Providence
I.I
Arthur L. Brown
Federal District Court
Harvey A. Baker
United States
George F. Shaunegsy
Internal Revenue
Narragansett Brewing Company
Providence Hquor
Suspects Slain En Masse In Petrograd
Telegrams reported unofficially that Petrograd individuals suspected of sympathy with the anti Bolshevist army were arrested and executed in mass. In Ohio, election returns show votes against ratifying the federal prohibition amendment by 641, according to the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Petrograd
Wets
Ohio
Columbus
Seven Cent Streetcar Fare Stands in Illinois Ruling
The Illinois state public utilities commission affirmed its recommendation in a second hearing on street car fares. The 7 cent fare remains in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois State Public Utilities Commission
Merchants in Ottumwa Kill Negro at Store Entrance
In Ottumwa Tennessee on November 12 William Herald, an African American man, was shot and killed by Jacob Redman, a local merchant, as Herald entered the Redman store suspected of robbery. In Paris on November 11, France seeks higher birth rates and tax relief for large families to bolster manpower.
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Towa
Ottumwa
William Herald
Negro
Jacob Redman
Herald
Redman
France
Paris
Little Rock
Ark
Jordar Jameson
Greer
Columbia County
Magnolia
Cuban bandit Rafael Valera killed near Santiago
Wavaan reports Rafael Valera, described as the most notorious Cuban bandit with at least twenty murders, was shot dead by soldiers under Commander Ortiz near Santiago.
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Wavaan
Rafael Valera
Santiago
Commanoder Ortiz
Red Paraders shot as mob hangs I W W secretary in Centralia
In Centralia Washington a parade by an American Legion unit was ambushed with three veterans killed and two others wounded. I W W secretary Britt Smith was hanged by a mob near the IO headquarters as guards arrived to restore order. An ensuing inquiry seeks motive amid claims of radical targetting by local business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Wash
American Legion
Industrial Workers of the World
Legion
Britt Smith
Industrial Workers
I W. W. Hall
Crist Coleman
Smith
Coleman
Skookumehuck River
Dale Hubbard
Hubbard
Troward Tunner
Robert Jackson
Chehalis
Bob Burrows
Herman Allen
Seattle
Mills Running Full Speed at De Forest Sheet Mills
Youngstown Nov 123 The Republic Iron and Steel Company announced production is 100 percent at its De Forest sheet mills in Niles The plant has ten hot mills and 1 200 workers members of the Amalgamated Association have a contract with the company.
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Republic Iron and Steel Company
Niles, O
Youngstown
de Forest
Niles
2500 Red Suspects Taken in Raids Across Cities
New York reports raids on radical meeting places have rounded up 2,500 suspects. Among those held are Benjamin Gitlow and Jim Larkin on criminal anarchy charges. In Washington former Speaker Cannon became a great grandfather, announced by Representative Madden to applause.
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New York
United States
Benjamin Gitlow
Jim Larkin
Cannon
Washington
Millneis
Madden
D Olier Elected First National Commander of American Legion
Prantlin D Olier of Philadelphia was elected first national commander at the Legion's inaugural national convention. D Olier was nominated by the Arkansas delegation.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Cleveland chosen for next American Legion convention
At the national convention in Indianapolis Minneapolis is set for the next Legion gathering and Indianapolis will host the permanent national headquarters. Cleveland won the bid for the following convention while San Francisco lost the bid.
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Indianapolis Legion
Minneapolis
Minn
Cleveland
American Legion
San T’rancisco
Indianapolis
Eighteen Foreign-born Trussians Arrested in Peoria
In Peoria on November 11 eighteen foreign-born Trussians were arrested while celebrating the anniversary of Soviet rule in Russia. Two boxes of literature printed in the Russian language were seized.
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Peoria
Russia
Earthquakes Strike Tiber Valley Damaging 150 Buildings
Two shocks wrecked damage across the Tiber valley in Rome leaving 150 buildings partly ruined. Residents at San Sepolcro and San Bartolomeo camp in the streets seeking safety amid aftershocks.
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Tiber
Rome
Tiber Valley
San Sepolcro
San Bartolomeo
Armistice Day Note Shows Wilson's Quiet Disappointment
President Wilson delivers Armistice Day message reflecting pride in Allied victory and new peace prospects. He notes sacrifices, national unity, and America's leading role while hinting at tempered expectations for postwar cooperation and justice in world affairs.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Mmit
America
Councils of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Maynard Official Winner Of Army Transcontinental Air Race
Lieut Belvin W Maynard known as the flying parson won the army transcontinental air race with a handicap-adjusted time of nine days four hours twenty six minutes five seconds Maj Maurice Connolly announced at the American Flying club Armistice Day dinner The actual flying time ranked Maynard fifth behind Lieut Alexander W Pearson who logged forty eight hours fifty seven minutes sixteen seconds The finish order with handicaps listed Pearson Maynard Hartney Smith Worthington Donaldson Muanzelman Reynolds
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New York
Belvin W. Maynard
War Department
Maurice Connolly
American Flying Club
Maynard
Alexander W Pearson
Pearson
Hartney
Smith
Berger Excluded by House Over Espionage Act Appeal
The House voted 809 to 1 to declare Victor L Berger's seat vacant and excluded the Milwaukee Socialist after his appeal from espionage act conviction. Berger appeared before the body to argue to retain his seat. Representative Voight of Wisconsin cast the lone negative vote.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Victor le Berger
Milwaukee
Borger
Anoupper
Voight
Wisconsin
House
Revolver shot fired at Admiral Morthy misses target
Basle Now Budapest newspapers report a revolver fired at Admiral Morthy former commander in chief of the Austro Hungarian navy but the bullet did not hit him. The assailant was arrested.
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Basle
Budapest
Admiral Morthy
Juneau Group Forms The Americans to Fight Reds
Citizens in Juneau organize The Americans to defend Americanism and to oust radicals in Alaska. The group vows to combat communism and aggressive ideologies in the territory amid wartime paranoia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Alaska
Juneau and
Supreme Court Upholds New York Workmen's Compensation Law
Washington November 12 The amended New York workmen's compensation law was challenged by the New York Central rate road as unconstitutional but sustained by the United States Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
New York Central Rate Road
Supreme Court of the United States
8,367 Portuguese Killed in War Report
Paris reports war losses for Portugal with 8,367 killed out of 200,000 fighters and 4,180 listed as missing in the legation statement.
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Paris
Portuga
Spanish Miners Strike Settled After Negotiations
Spanish miners in Anuella? Unclear spelling settled after government mediated negotiations. Rioting had occurred but demands were granted, ending the strike.
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Wanuelva
Spain
Explosion destroys Atlantic Macaroni plant in Long Island City
An explosion and resulting fire destroyed 12 buildings of the Atlantic Macaroni company plant in Long Island City New York on November 13. No further details on casualties are provided in the report.
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New York
Atlantic Macaroni Company
Long Island City
Supreme Court Upholds Espionage Act Guilty Rada Leaders
The Supreme Court upheld espionage act convictions in New York of Jacob Abrams and four other self described Russian anarchists for circulating radical literature, with Justices Holmes and Brandeis dissenting. Philadelphia convictions of Joseph Stilson and Joseph Shukys of the Lithuanian Socialist Federation over Kova newspaper articles were also sustained, Holmes and Brandeis again dissenting. DOJ continued raids targeting alien agitators in New York Detroit and beyond as part of a months long investigation into forced overthrow efforts.
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Washington
New York
Jacob Abrams
Supreme Court
Holmes
Brandeis
Philadelphia
Joseph VV
Stilson
Joseph Shukys
Lithuanian Socialist Federation
Kova
Department of Justice
Detroit
Union of Russian Workers
Eleven Negroes Sentenced to Electrocution in Arkansas Insurrection
Judge J M Jackson of Phillips county circuit court ordered the death penalty for eleven black men convicted of first degree murder linked to the October insurrection. Five are to die December 27 and six on January 2 1920 for the murders of W A Adkins Clinton Lee and James A Tappan.
Louisiana sugar price set for retail sale
Washington reports the Louisiana sugar crop of about 100000 tons will be offered to retailers at about 18 14 cents per pound. The Justice Department announces AG Palmer approved a maximum refining price of 17 cents, agreed by refiners and the New Orleans district attorney. The Louisiana price does not alter other sugar retail ceilings.
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Washington
Louisiana
Department of Justice
Palmer
United States
New Orleans
Texas man chosen permanent chairman at American Legion meet
Henry Lindsley of Texas was named permanent chairman of the American Legion convention in Minneapolis and Milan. All convention officers came from temporary officers. The treasurer reported expenses exceeding revenue by 134,941.63 dollars. The opening session stressed law and order, liberty with restraint and 100 percent Americanism, with no fixed program or petty politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Milan
Henry Lindsley
Texas
American Legion
Legion
Fire damages Thecitinger & Sons Glass Works at Tacos
A fire partially destroyed Thecitinger and Sons Glass Works in Tacos, a Philadelphia suburb. Six firefighters were injured by a collapsing wall as losses reach about 400000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Her & Sons Glass Works
Tacos
Waco High Suspends 300 Students Over Armistice Day Absence
Three hundred Waco high school students were suspended indefinitely after quitting classes on Tuesday to protest not being allowed an Armistice Day holiday. The action affects both boys and girls from the school.
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Waco
Pex
Waco High School
Paris Papers Unite Under Presse de Thris
Principal Paris morning newspapers issued a joint edition titled Presse de Thris due to a strike by linotypers and typographers. The move consolidates supply of Paris news amid labor action affecting printing.
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Paris
Presse de Thris
Swiss Move on League Adhesion Debated in Parliament
The Swiss national council voted 105 to 49 to begin deliberation on Switzerland joining the League of Nations. Socialist members voted against the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
League of Nations
Reds Conviction Upheld by Supreme Court
Washington November 12 The Supreme Court upheld convictions related to redistributing radical literature. The ruling sustains prior verdicts in a case tied to anti government writings.
Lenine's Books Seized in Cambridge Raid
Federal agents raided a Cambridge bindery and seized four thousand volumes of the "Proletarian Revolution in Russia" by Lenine and Trotzky, signaling a wartime suppression action.
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Cambridge
Maass
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Senate Votes 46 33 On League Article 10 Reservation
Senate adopted the reservation to article 10 of the League covenant by 46 to 33 after blocking amendments. Republicans backed the measure with 42 votes. four Democrats Gore Reed Smith of Ga and Walsh of Mass joined to support. Democrats against included Ashurst Beckham Dial Fletcher Gay Gerry Harris Henderson Hitchcock Johnson Md Jones NL Wendrick Kirby McKellar Myers Nugent Overman Owen Phelan Pittman Ransdell Robinson Sheppard Smith Md Smith Ll C Stanley Thomas Trammell Underwood Walsh Mont Williams Wolcott. The text bars obligations to defend other nations unless Congress authorizes.
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Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Wilson
Gore
Reed
Smith
Georgia
Walsh
Massachusetts
Ball
Borah
Brandegee
Calder
Capper
Colt
Cummins
Curtis
Dillingham
Edge
Elkins
Fall
Fernald
France
Frelinghuysen
Grenna
Hale
Harding
Johnson
Cal
Kenyon
Keyes
la Follette
Lenroot
Lodge
McCumber
McNary
McLean
Moses
New
Norris
Page
Penrose
Phipps
Poindexter
Sherman
Smoot
Spencer
Sterling
Sutherland
Townsend
Warren
Watson
Mass
Ashurst
Beckham
Dial
Fletcher
Gay
Gerry
Harris
Harrison
Henderson
Hitchcock
M. D
Jones
N. AL
Wendrick
Kirby
McKellar
Myers
Nugent
Overman
Owen
Phelan
Pittman
Ransdell
Robinson
Sheppard
Ll. C
Stanley
Thomas
Trammell
Underwood
Mont
Williams
Wolcott
Wash
Kellogg
Knox
McCormick
Nelson
Newberry
Wadsworth
Shields
Bankhead
Chamberlain
Culberson
King
Pomerone
Ark
Simmons
Swanson
United States
The
League
Congress
Prince Edward Visits President in Sickroom
Washington reports President Wilson propped in a mahogany bed once slept in by Baron Renfrew as Albert Edward, prince of Wales, visits and is taken to the sickroom after tea with Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson. The prince recounts his experiences since arriving in America.
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America
Washington
Willison
Baron Renfrew
Edward VII
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Francis B. Sayre
Attempt on Clemenceau aide in Bordeaux attack
An assassination attempt targeted Georges Mendel, Georges Clemenceau's chief secretary and national candidate for Gironde. At two, as Mendel began leaving a public meeting, his car was mobbed and struck with canes. a pistol fire shattered the car door but Mendel escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Georges Mendel
Clemenceau
Department of
Gironde
Mandel
Ships Delivered as November Start Shifts Fleet Output
Sixteen ships totaling 62 075 deadweight tons were delivered to the Mie shipping board by the Emergency Fleet corporation in the first ten days of November. Construction for October reached 718 ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mie Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Mine Turned Over to State in North Dakota
Bismarck November 15 The first mine to be turned over to the state for operation under Governor Lynn J. Frasier proclamation declining for tax law in mine areas is the Washburn Lignite company mine.
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Bismarck
N. 1
Guv
Lynn J. Fragier
Washburn Lignite Company
Telephone and Telegraph War Time Cost Revealed
Washington reports wartime operation of the telephone and telegraph systems cost the federal government 14 418 237 dollars. Burleson’s report to CONEPOSS details the nationwide effort and expenses.
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U. S
Washington
Burleson
Coneposs
Firm Buys Camp Mills Cantonment on Long Island
Camp Mills on Long Island was sold to the Chicago Wrecking company for 251000 dollars. Work will begin immediately on dismantling the cantonment, one of the country’s first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mills
New York
Long Island
Chicago Wrecking Company
Georgia Auto Race Fatalities at Southern Exposition
S W Jerries of Pittsburgh was killed and M Watt of Augusta injured fatally when their machine turned turtle during a race at the Southern Exposition fair in Augusta Georgia on November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Augusta
S. W. Jefries
Pittsburgh
1. M. Watt
Socialists Nominate Berger for December Special Election
Socialists of the Fifth Wisconsin district name Victor L. Berger as their candidate for the December 19 special election to fill the vacancy caused by his rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Victor L. Berger
Iowa News Highlights From Allamakee To Sac Counties
Iowa items report Allamakee approving bonding by 260 while the proposition failed by 176. Audubon corn yields 90 bushels per acre. Remsen and Remson boast best harvest yet with 65 to 80 bushels per acre. A new Pleasant Hill Electric Co operative forms in Sac County. Washington County land sells for 610 per acre. A Rowan stock pavilion rises at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. Hoistin Holstein dispersal at Cedar Falls draws buyers statewide. Farmers face tax accounting needs as corn and hog prices shift. Porthos Barnard Farisan stallions traded to Roy Farrow. Bank looting attempt at Hornick fails. Armistine Day celebrated nationwide. popcorn harvest underway in Sac County with fertility checks ongoing.
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Allamakee
Devil's Backbone
Manchester
Audubon County
University Armory
Iowa City
Atlantic
Mahaska County
Remson
Sac County
Pleasant Hill Electric Company
Clinton
Boyer Valley
Washington County
U. L. Young
Washington
R. J. Davidson
Cedar Rapids
Rowan
Wright and
Franklin County Breeders Association
Iowa
Cedar Falls
C. A. Hollis
Hans
Messrs. Hollis
Foged
Benson Cow Testing Association
Polk County
Porthos
Barnard
Farisan
Bixby
Hornick
Sioux City
American Legions
Chambers of Commerce
The
Red Cross
Bradley McCord
Shelby County
Alexander McCord
Nauvoo, I
Harlan
Farm Bureau
British Adventuress Masie Crawford Dupes English Towns
A European fraud case centers on Masie Crawford known as an adventuress daughter of Harry Thaw. She swindled British towns posing as wealthy American heiress with fake war exploits and marriage schemes. Police uncover years of deceit while her supposed Canadian properties promise riches.
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London
Masie Crawford
England
Harry Thaw
Walter Crawford
Maste Crawford
Live Lizard in Cow's Lung Surprises Chehalis Animal Vet
In Chehalis Washington a cow that had been ailing for some time died after suffering. A puzzled veterinarian advised an autopsy which revealed a live lizard lodged in the cow's lung. The discovery explains the prolonged illness and offers closure for the case.
Sea Lion Attack in New York Hospitalize Visitor
A New York event reports Prince, a giant Central Park sea lion, seized and attacked visitor Antonio Durango yesterday. Durango was spanked ducked kicked and bitten before rescue and hospitalization. Durango comments you ought to see the sea lion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prince
Central Park
Antonio Durango
Durango
Yeast Shortage Stirs Bluffton Home Brew Preparations
Bluffton Indiana in Wells county sees a yeast shortage as households struggle to raise dough for bread. Men turn to home brew as they prepare for the annual street festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Wells County
Cow Tragedy Ends with Cow's Fatal Fall
A cow being driven to a slaughterhouse in Pittsburgh unexpectedly veered into a building, climbing stairs and jumping from a window after entering an apartment open doorway. It collapsed and died instantly, ending the bizarre escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ittsburgh
Papes Cold Compound Offer Claims Quick Relief
A 1900s style ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds and grippe. It promises nostril opening, reduced nasal discharge, headache relief, and feverish symptoms after two to three doses, with cheap, quinine-free formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Ady
Women urged to check kidney health with Swamp Root
A public appeal to women explains kidney and bladder troubles are common and often misdiagnosed. It promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy that can restore kidney health, offering a sample bottle for ten cents and stating full-size bottles are available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Man’s Baseball Quip Sparks Confusion in An Old Tale
A Newton man took his wife to a ball game and shouted at the pitcher, claiming he was in a hole. His wife corrected him, noting the pitcher was still on the mound, a moment that highlights a humorous misunderstanding from a Boston Post retelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Fred
Boston Post
California Fig Syrup Ad Makes Child Laxative Claim
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims the product cleanses stomach liver and bowels, praises its fruity taste, and urges mothers to insist on the California name on the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ady
Are you inviting the doctor to your party
In a humorous exchange a mother questions her daughter about inviting a doctor to a party. The daughter replies she will likely not invite him often, anticipating frequent future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Mamma
Women Recovered From Nervous Wrecks Highlighted in Testimonials
A collection of testimonials from women in Illinois praising Dr. Pierce's medicines Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for easing nervousness heat flashes and related symptoms during midlife. The letters claim improved strength health and a return to work, with multiple personal endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Elgin
Mra
Annie Vandenburg
Franklin St
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