12 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
A severe gale felled branches and debris injuring dozens as winds reached sixty miles per hour. Pedestrians were struck by wreckage and ice while street crews worked to clear routes. Forecasts warned of continued danger with more storms and cold.
A fragmented account describes a bootlegger being robbed and pursued by a liquor peddler. The text mentions Joseph Finan, Levine, and Weare eloth, with references to bootlegging, a courtroom, and social circumstances surrounding the case.
A fierce coastal storm moved northeastward, bringing high winds and heavy seas to the New York area and Atlantic City. The Weather Bureau reported peak winds near 76 mph east of Atlantic City with a 28.80 inch barometer in New York. Forecasters said the system would depart the coast before morning but snow and colder temperatures would follow for the Northeast tomorrow.
Federal state and county prosecutors in Albany urged the public to aid authorities in stamping out a crime wave threatening civilization. They condemned lenient judges and susextended sentences, urged harsher enforcement, and planned February meetings to draft reforms and recommendations for stricter prosecutions under federal and state laws.
After a three hour debate the Chicago City Council adopted a resolution condemning the Volstead act and urging repeal efforts. A separate motion favoring enforcement of the act remained failed at 8 to 12. The row highlighted a tense wet dry divide as aldermen argued ahead of primaries and elections.
The transport Crook, carrying 160 crew and 940 soldiers from Germany, battles 6 hold gale as 95 percent troops aboard race to safety. Coast Guard cutters race from Boston and Portland to assist. The 420 foot ship built in 1882 faces possible shelter in Portland as a hurricane threat looms near the New England coast.
The Westchester Woman's Club, a prestigious New York social group, decreed enforcement to stop liquor on the premises and to prosecute violators. Police cooperation from Mount Vernon was sought to stamp out the habit, with searches for offenders planned as part of the rule enforcement.
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The court scrutiny reveals $100,000 in jury fees from tenants were retained by officials during a rent dispute. Chief Clerk Burns testified that funds were deposited and partly sent to the Comptroller, with questions over authority and rightful distribution. Courts planned subpoenas to audit treasury handling and prevent further withholding.
A landmark Supreme Court ruling by Justice Warner enjoined the Cloak and Skirt Manufacturers' Protective Association, recognizing a labor union's right to relief in equity. The decision held that employers violated contracts with the ILGWU, precipitating the strike, and that unions are entitled to court protection against violations by management. The ruling could trigger damages actions potentially totaling up to 11 million dollars as unions seek restitution for workers harmed by the dispute.
Cannes dispatch reports Briand rushes home to Paris in face of French Chamber opposition to Anglo French talks. The proposed Franco British accord would bind both nations for ten years with mutual aid against unprovoked German attack and preserve Versailles safeguards. Lloyd George memorandum urges full alliance and joint naval, military coordination and a broader entente including Russia and the Near East.
Dublin reports Arthur Griffith and his cabinet summoning a Southern Parliament to ratify the treaty, with evacuation of Dublin Castle underway and hundreds detained on charges from murder to violence. De Valera predicts elections within months and vows continued independence struggle amid Sinn Fein leadership plans. In Paris Briand and Cannes discussions signal official caution as French and British positions unfold amid press skepticism.
Leaders of Italian Communist and Socialist federations approved an intensified plan to pressure American authorities for Sacco and Vanzetti’s release. They endorsed extreme actions if needed and blamed U S and Italian officials for any violence tied to the case. Italian police bolster protection for the American ambassador.
Chicago January 11 Vice President Calvin Coolidge spoke at the Hamilton Club and offered homely philosophy on trends in home life. He called home brewing jazz dancing and violet dresses a passing whim while urging emphasis on good living. He noted efforts in Washington to restore normal business conditions through revenue and railroad legislation and identified Alexander Hamilton as his speech’s focus.
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