18 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
1
A savings fund opens Friday December 26 1919 at the Fredericktown Savings Institution. Entries may be made after December 6 with the fund maturing December 12 1920, in time for the next Christmas. For details apply at the institution.
The Associated Prensa reports that Mexico’s reply to the last American note on the case of Consular Agent Jenking was received today at the State Department in Washington.
Negotiations between meat packers and the government aim to settle anti trust prose cution now under grand jury review. A plan discussed involves the Big Five withdrawing from side lines like wholesale grocery business. Attorneys for the packers met again with Justice Department officials in Washington.
Washington Dec 18 A call for a Conference of Democratic Senators on Saturday to choose a leader to succeed the late Senator Norton of Virginia was issued today by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska in the contest with Senator Underwood of Alabama for the post.
British Lord High Chancellor Lord Findlay is expected to preside over a unique trial of the former German Emperor as the biographical sketch hints at his role in the landmark proceeding.
The Associated Press reports December 18 that the question of what compensation Germany should make for the sinkage of the Scapa Flow fleet was before the Supreme Council. Several proposals were presented but no definite decision reached, while the council settled one boundary matter by delineating the frontier between Galicia and Bukovina.
Washington date shows Senate pace treaty battle to resume before holidays as Senate Foreign Relations Committee planned a Saturday session. Leaders indicated aim to press Knox’s resolution to declare a state of peace, with action expected on the measure.
The Cuban Senate voted unanimously last night to approve the peace treaty with Germany. The treaty will go to the House in mid January where opposition is anticipated until the United States Senate takes up the measure.
Officials opened a probe into an explosion at the research arsenal lab causing extensive destruction. Loss is estimated around $1,000,000 with four divers injured and others possibly dead. The plant was deserted at the time.
Paris dispatch reports German delegates suggest trimming harbor and dock material by 200,000 tons as part of a peace treaty protocol. Experts are said to favor a counter proposition reducing the amount, reflecting doubts over Germany’s ability to deliver.
The Associated Press reports that London newspapers quote widespread belief that Parliament will be prorogued next week and the government will prepare for dissolution and a general election. The cabinet is under pressure amid rumors of renewed parliamentary activity.
Fragmentary notes describe offers of 200000 to Dempsey and moving pictures to Milwaukee by an athletic syndicate. It mentions estate grounds, a tower, professors, and a rear automobile locker made of ground glass with a car number reference. The garbled text hints at a visitor relation and a possible historical or legal context without clear facts.
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