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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
1
The debate centers on a Sterling bill accused of restricting sedition and free speech. Senators France, Marsden, and Norris are named among opponents while Sterling pushes for the measure with assurances of limited interference. The article cites concerns over definitions, deportation plans, and federal vs state actions in a tense political clash.
Ship Sprdaitors at Ciames New York and USC star Charles Pad lark will compete at the Millrose A A meet in Madison Square Garden on February 10. Other entrants include Pole Ray Hood distance leader Billy Thiyes from Notre Dame and Honus Wits from Spokane.
Landon, Jan, and Gerhard Cruntiffe, Crest baron of Ueadhey, died suddenly last night while on his way aboard a cabin. Walter Gunnitte long a leader in British financial circles, served as governor of the Bank of Angland in 1914. Cruntiffe born in 13h.
A telegraph from California quotes Ruth saying he won't play anywhere but Boston. The message to John Igoe indicates he will leave for the East on Monday. Trntl reportedly wants to remain in Boston to safeguard local business interests.
Washington reports that a definite solution to the treaty controversy may be in reach as weeklong negotiations near fruition. Underwood weighs timing on a senate resolution creating a treaty conciliation committee, with reservationists guarding details while Republicans gauge support.
Washington report notes the Senate Oval Office approves a five member Naval Affairs subcommittee to investigate criticism of Secretary Daniels by Admiral Sims and other high naval officers. The panel will sit with the House committee and begin within days to review the wartime medal awards process.
General Francisca Mor gan was reported to have rebelled against President Carrante, but American Consul Blocker denied the revolt and said a report was sent to the State Department denying the uprising. The consul described the information as untrue and indicated no rebellion occurred.
In Springfield Massachusetts a thief opened a show cage at 604 Main Street overnight. By 12:20 this morning nineteen of the forty Liberty Bonds were missing from the illuminated display. Detectives investigate the breach and search for suspects.
New York June 6 Detzer named Capt. John Weir as the man behind the alleged frame up to convict Detzer of inhuman treatment of milting prisoners while head of the department of criminal investigation at Le Mans camp. Detzer said the motive was jealousy and cited past cases where Weir influenced outcomes. He asserted no absolute proof but linked a chain of events suggesting a framed series of actions involving Weir and the prisoners.
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with further warming Wednesday. Snow or rain likely in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. New Haven area predicts mild temps then light snow, with unsettled conditions and southerly winds. A western disturbance extends from Colorado to Minnesota bringing rain and snow to many areas between the Rockies and Mississippi.
Washington reports authorities say Japanese forces in Siberia are advancing toward a position east of Lake Baikal to halt the Bolshevik eastward push. About 2,000 more troops have been sent to Irkutsk to quell uprisings as negotiations continue with the State Department.
Pope Benedict addresses a delegation of Roman nobility praising clergy and nobility for wartime service. He warns the era is not finished, urges clergy to set an example and nobles to fight extravagance while devoting to philanthropic work amid ongoing conflict.
The federal appellate court announced that Victor Berger, convicted of espionage act violations, will have his appeal heard on February 19 in Chicago. Haywood’s appeal date will be determined next week due to the absence of the prosecuting attorney. Both defendants were convicted in separate trials.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board signals a possible rise in discount rates as a contingency to curb speculation and reestablish peace-time stability. Banks in major cities to meet to craft new credit policies. note on rate dynamics and the push for an elastic currency.
Premier Nitti and Foreign Minister Scialoja of Italy met with Premier Lloyd George and Lord Curzon in Downing Street today to discuss diplomacy. Marquis Imperiali attended as Italian ambassador.
American swimmer Norman Rose captured the Australian 220 yard championship in Sydney yesterday. Spencer and Catemeter led the American bike team to victory in the six day bicycle race as part of the meet.
A Waterbury policeman was arrested on Water street after a clash with a public service operator. The officer, identified only as a Brass City constable, allegedly hired to transport the man, clashed over a $2 fare and a torn counterfeit bill. He remains in Maple Street jail, and did not provide his name at headquarters.
Surten Washington despatch reports only 220000 tons, about half the 1920 Cuban sugar crop, has been contracted with the Cuban government aiding U S purchase of the remainder Senator Montoro says Cuba urged full buy but found no response President Wilson earlier said no effort will be made to buy the crop Montoro argues buying unsold stock would stabilize prices and cut consumer costs Senator Smaat rejects claims that hoarding by dealers drives high prices noting 6b percent of the 1919 1920 beet crop is now on the market.
Velroit Michigan date unknown. The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railway Shop Laborers announced purchases of several factories in Ypsilanti Williamston and New York to produce goods at greatly reduced prices for union members. Negotiations are under way for two more mills in Toledo. The deals total about 1 million dollars and aim to lower living costs. A distributing warehouse will be set up in Ypsilanti with another planned in Toronto and elsewhere.
Washington January 6 nine men slated as democratic presidential nominating candidates will speak at the Jackson day banquet with W J Bryan Owen Daniels Underwood Cox Gerard Clark Palmer and Pomerene among the speakers Other guests include Gov Cornwell Hitchcock and Mrs Olesen The dinner will be held in two hotels with alternating speeches President Wilson's greeting to the democrats to be read by Homer Cummings in advance of remarks Boston January 6 George Alger Cambridge won decision over Eddie Shevlin Roxbury in a one fourth round bout last night
President Wilson rapidly regaining war time stamina and with Dr Cary Grayson preparing a major White House message. The note signals his likely third term decision and guidance on campaign conduct while diplomatic post appointments are studied. Bryan may push reservations stirring party leadership tension.
Rome reports the Allied leaders will discuss Italian aims on the Adriatic at the comino meeting. Premier Nutt cites a resolution by January 10 after his London Paris trip sparks nerves in Fiume. Former Deputy Ossinseg resigns from the National Council amid D'Annuncio's rejection of council role in the last government proposal.
Police scour the Chicago river banks to locate Jeanne Anna Dekay the 20 year old heiress who vanished from Hull House where she stayed with Miss Jane Addams since arriving from Switzerland at Christmas. Her parents live in Lucerne and investigators fear despondency after marks from smallpox marred her face.
Belgrade reports from Sofia say more than six hundred people were feiled or wounded in anti dynastic protests. Demonstrators including bourgeois leaders gathered before the palace shouting Long Live the Republic Down with the King as troops fired and rioters shot and threw stones.
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