Kahn Says U S Hopes For Perpetual Peace With Japan
Representative Kahn of California urges that the United States avoid war with Japan and retain readiness through universal military training. He argues opposition to Japanese immigration is economic, not racial, and cautions against demagogues influencing policy. He cites Tein Tsin incident as an example of cautious diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Representative Kahn
California
America
Japan
United States
Kahn
Pacific Coast
China
Korea
Pacific
Mr. Kahn
Tein Tsin
Warrant Issued for Clara Smith in Ardmore Shooting
Ardmore Oklahoma issues a murder warrant for Clara Barton Smith in the fatal shooting of Jake L. Hannon. Sheriff Orndorff of El Paso Texas confirms receipt and notes local authorities seek precise whereabouts. Family in El Paso said Smith may come to 1119 San Antonio Street.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Orndorff
Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith
Jake Hannon
San Antonio Street
Clara
Clara Barton Smith
Jake L. Hannon
Ardmore Oil
Republican National
North Dakota Politics Divided by Socialists and Farmers
The article outlines two sections in North Dakota’s political scene. A socialist faction uses the nonpartisan league to push state ownership and profits from wheat, while plain farmers join the league seeking relief from Minnesota grain market manipulation. The piece previews further discussion of grain dockage and market tricks by Minneapolis dealers.
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North Dakota
W. H. Powell
Bismarck
N. D
Nonpartisan League
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Dakota
Passport ruling sparks protest over British embassy stance
American Committee investigating Irish affairs protests British refusal to let their six member commission view passports and gather facts in Britain. The letter urges mutual understanding, stresses peaceful aims and notes difficulty securing non republican British and Irish witnesses. The group cites ties between the American and Irish peoples and warns of risks to world peace.
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Commission
State Department
Special Commission
England
Ireland
America
Fay
Auckland Geddes
United States
Fall as Harding's Secretary of State Pick
Senator Albert B. Fall of New Mexico is Harding's first choice for secretary of state. If Fall declines, the post may go to Senator Phlander C. Knox. Knox, Hill, and Root were reportedly eliminated from consideration. Fall's selection stems from long friendship and his views on international questions. He could influence potential intervention in Mexico due to his knowledge of Mexican affairs and his role on the special senate committee.
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Washington, D. C
Albert B. Fall
New Mexico
Harding
Fall
Phlander C. Knox
David Jayne Hill
Elihu Root
Senator Fall
Mexico
Senate
Senator Harding
Brownsville
Tex
Panama
Elias Torres
Gen. Obregon
Washington
Opposition to House Measure on Immigration
Washington December 9 opposition to the house immigration bill frames a minority report signed by Representatives Siegel and Sabath. They call for a practical two year suspension unwarranted and say unemployment fears lack evidence. Senate Republicans also block income tax relief. Treasury condition cited. Medal of merit bill for WWI merchant marine passed 315 to 7 and a packaging disclosure bill moves to require clear weight or count on packages.
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Washington, D. C
Immigration Committee
Siegel
New York
Sabath
Illinois
United States
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Houston
United States Merchant Marine
Haugen
Iowa
Committee On Agriculture
Cedar Valley Farmer Dies by Own Hand Notes Left
West Liberty Iowa December 9 Ralph Hildebrand 26 Cedar Valley farmer committed suicide by shooting himself in a corn field near his home. He left two notes addressed to his parents and his fiance Miss Gladys Mosher stating he believed he was going insane. He died at the scene after relatives heard the shot. Survived by parents Edgar and Hildebrand and brothers Harry and Guy, with Harry's wife dead two months earlier.
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West Liberty
Iowa
Ralph Hildebrand
Cedar Valley
Edgar Hildebrand
Gladys Mosher
Hildebrand
Harry
Edgar Mildebrand
Mr. Hildebrand
Guy
Atalissa
Wage Reduction Forecast in Textile Mills of New England and Empire State
Boston reports a 22% wage cut forecast after a conference of textile manufacturers. The move targets 300,000 workers and aims to restore 1919 wage levels while keeping costs and unemployment in check amid market stagnation. John Golden of United Textile Workers says the union will respond when needed.
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New England
Empire State
Boston
Mass
New York State
New York
N. Y
United Textile Workers of America
John Golden
Mrs MacSwiney Testimony On Freedom And Peopled Wishes
Mrs MacSwiney testifies about freedom and the desires of her people. She emphasizes the need for national self determination and the courage of those seeking liberty. The remarks frame a broader struggle for independence and human rights.
Ireland's women demand freedom as England exit urged
Mrs Muriel MacSwiney told the Committee of One Hundred in Washington that Ireland must win recognition of its republic and that relief is needed for starving countrymen. She said Irish women are as organized as men and resolute in facing torment. Substantial tax cuts are not expected soon, Longworth said, with Congress aiming to trim about a billion from four billion in executive estimates while seeking new revenue sources.
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Washington, D.C
Ireland
Committee of One Hundred
England
Washington, D. C
Muriel MacSwiney
Cork
Republic
Mrs. MacSwiney
New York
N. Y
Longworth
Ohio
House
Ways and Means
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Congress
Executive Departments
Bulgaria Admission Seen After Marshal Foch Report
At Geneva the Little Entente’s push against Bulgaria’s entry into the league weakens as Marshal Foch reports Bulgaria has met treaty obligations better than any other defeated power. Bulgaria disarms more than 23,000 troops, and final action on admission may come this afternoon.
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Marshal Fock
Bulgaria
Rumania
Serbia
Czecho-Slovakia
Greece
Marshal Foch
Vilna
Council of the
League of Nations
Lithuania
League
Two Die and Twenty Hurt in Head-on Crash near Ravenna
Ravenna Ohio December 9 Two persons were killed and twenty injured in a head on collision between a passenger and express car on the Algon Ravenna division of the Northern Ohio Traction and Light company two miles west of Ravenna.
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Ravenna, O
Algon- Ravenna
Northern Ohio Traction and Light Company
Here
Pay Boost for Miners Refused in Anthracite Region
In Philadelphia on December 9, mine operators told the joint sub scale committee they oppose any general wage increases or reopening of the U S anthracite coal commission award. Miners seek a $6 minimum day rate and an eight hour day. A report will be presented at a Hazleton meeting next Saturday.
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Philadelphia
United States Anthracite Coal Commission
Hazleton
Miracle Man Arrested in Chicago for Practicing Medicine
Harry Mays known as Miracle Man from New Carlisle Ind faced $2500 bond on charges of practicing medicine without a license. Investigators from the Board of Education visited his Chicago shrine where two women were treated as he claimed cures and urged returns for more cash. He denied curing anyone and argued no law bars trial. He had previously moved from Indiana to Iowa and back.
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Chicago
Til
Harry Mays
New Carlisle
Ind
Mays
Board of Education
Truin
Indiana
Iowa
Iowa and Illinois Weather Outlook Tonight Through Friday
The forecast shows generally fair conditions in Iowa tonight and Friday with slightly cooler air in the extreme west tonight. In Illinois expect cloudy skies tonight and generally fair conditions Friday with little temperature change.
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Iowa
Illinois
Prospects for Irish Truce Revisited by Lloyd George
London reports revived hope for a Sinn Fein settlement after a private talk between Monsignor Clune and Lloyd George. The Daily Mail cites Archbishop Clune conveying a message from Michael Collins, with Lloyd George noting brighter prospects than surface appearances.
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London
Daily Mail
Patrick Joseph Clune
Perth
Lloyd George
Michael Collins
Sinnfein
The
London Times
Union to Operate Piano Organ and Phonograph Plant
Chicago announces a union owned piano organ and talking machine factory will open December 26 led by N O Wilson president. Thirteen organizers from the piano and organ workers union say they were locked out two months ago. Initial capital of 59000 subscribed. First month payroll covered. thereafter workers earn 80 cents an hour for 44 hours weekly.
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Chicago
Ill
N. O. Wilson
Piano and Organ Workers’ Union
Wilson
Wilson Urges Aid for Chinese Famine Relief
President Wilson appealed to the American people to donate funds to relieve the famine across several Chinese provinces. He invited prominent Americans to form a committee with Thomas W. Lamont as chairman and acting Secretary Davis as treasurer.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
China
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan and Company
Davis
State Department
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