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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
2
Coal mine owners state they will pass wage increases to consumers, shifting higher labor costs to the public. The move aims to cover rising wages while maintaining production, affecting pricing across steel and energy sectors.
Preliminary measures for a wage and price investigation were begun by a three member commission appointed by President. The panel, based in Washington, will study strikes, export limits, and overseas movements affecting labor and industry, with wide Eastern and New York ties. Some reports mention burglaries reaching into hundreds of thousands and a major aero plant fire in Arizona, with several injured and equipment losses.
Hartford news reports the first civil move in a case over thirteen deaths from poisonous whisky. A suit for 250000 dollars was brought against saloonkeeper Frank Rose, jailed on murder charges tied to the sale of wood alcohol. The plaintiff is Mrs Keenia Charkoviteh, widow of Anthony Charkoviteh.
A chaotic protest in New York featured placards and marchers clashing with police near Leazne nesty for Pollilent Prisonens. Reports describe scattered groups marching along Broad Street and Warren avenues, with several injuries and arrests amid a tense display tied to cost of living protests and political grievances.
Reports from several eastern cities describe numerous deaths linked to poisoned whiskey. Authorities investigate the product’s distribution and urge residents to seek medical attention if exposed.
A multi-state probe targets an alcohol ring with shipments from New York to Massachusetts and Connecticut. Six men have been indicted or arrested on homicide and federal liquor violations tied to a tainted whisky operation. Police clashes and injuries occurred during a Havana parade. A separate effort in New York raised over 1 million dollars for Jewish war relief in Europe and Asia, prioritizing Poland and Austria Jews.
A Pueblo plant riot erupts as Austrian women and pickets clash with steel workers who ignored union calls. Mayor Mike Studginski is knocked down and pummeled by rioters while police disperse crowds. Five women among those arrested face charges as officers seize weapons and fight to move prisoners to the station.
Amid a clash between the Shipping Board and British officials, seven Get matiners used to bring back American troops were placed under dispute and then turned over to Great Britain. In New York Harbor the matter closed with President Wilson directing the vessels be handed to a foreign power. The United States then reported post counts by state and territory, listing totals for France England Canada and other regions, with New York leading at 777 posts and Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and witness at 364 posts each.
The United States hospital ship Retief, first of its kind, was launched at Philadelphia navy yard. Sponsor Mrs. Braisted, wife of Rear Admiral William C. Braisted, surgeon general. The vessel displaces 10,000 tons, is 453 feet long, and reaches 16 knots. Congress earmarked 3,250,000 dollars for the project, begun in early 1917.
A report says Japan and the United States will cooperate on Siberia policy, aiming to ease mistrust with joint action. The Japanese press notes Tokyo’s push to maintain order and safeguard railway lines, while American diplomacy seeks to balance interests in the Far East amid allied responses.
Burte Mont-James Harbert, president of the Water Users Association for the Fiathead Indian reservation, told the House committee on Indian affairs in Washington that Secretary Lane’s recommendation for a $1,000,000 expenditure on the Filat head reservation reclamation project should be carried out. He warned that reducing the appropriation to $100,000 would be ruinous.
In Detroit a wife confronted her husband about two women, including Thelma Deloggie. The husband admitted favoring the other woman, the wife fainted, and a planned poisoning attempt was thwarted. A blood transfusion saved Mrs Parsons, and police opened an investigation as Parsons and Deloggie confessed to affairs.
A man on a farm suffered a hand injury when his hand became caught in a binder. He walked about on his father’s farm for four hours, unable to free himself as horses moved around the field. His cries went unheard until a farm hand was sent to investigate his absence from dinner.
In Mannington eighty seven jugs of liquor were found in a water tank supplying local wells. One jug was seized from Charles Miller who allegedly cached the liquor. Prohibition officers had tracked Miller for months but found no source. Wells were drained as drinkers noticed the taste of whisky.
Henry Miller and Miss Anne Seltzer of Mawley were driving after dark when a deer ran into the road at Blooming Grove. The animal collided with the car’s right front, toppled the vehicle, and left the occupants pinned beneath. The accident damaged the car and trapped the two passengers briefly.
In Columbus Ohio a colored soldier who had been labeled the meanest man was confronted when a tailor pressed his uniform. while the tailor was momentarily phased someone stole the soldier's medal.
Fifteen year old Theodore Mason is hailed as a hero in Zion City for shooting and killing a coyote that had eluded police pursuit for weeks. Mason used a small caliber rifle to end the menace, drawing praise from local residents.
Late market results show bids for BLA and 18 19 loads with per unit prices at 7.50, plus cash grains and live stock bids across cattle, hogs, and dairy. No. 2 corn and oats quoted, rye and barley ranges listed, while New Yorkers toast 1920 with cider as hotels stock up on provisions. musician Horatio Parker dies at his Cedarhurst home.
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