27 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1920
Page
1
The piece discusses California attitudes toward Japanese immigrants, noting economic advantages some Californians see while others resist growing Japanese presence. It cites potential court action and suggests a Washington Tokyo negotiated solution as a possible path.
Washington does not discuss negotiations with Japan over the proposed anti Japanese land law in California. A joint committee proposal is viewed unfavorably by American officials. Ambassadors and State Department work to avoid alarm while legal debate continues on international law and alleged discrimination.
Polar expedition ship Maad commanded by Captain Hoald Amundsen is reported stuck in polar ice west of Kolyuchin Bay near Wrangell Island and the northern Siberian coast. Fur traders reaching Nome today relay the sighting.
The navy department announced that Rear Admiral Halstead will command the Twelfth Naval District in San Francisco. He relieves Rear Admiral Jayne, who shifts to command supply ships with the Baltic Fleet.
Senator Warren G. Harding leaves Baltimore for a four day tour through Maryland West Virginia and Kentucky with stops in Wheeling Ashland and Baltimore speech pacing aims to win seats in the Senate and attack the solid south. Harding travels with Mrs Harding and staff as a switch engine collision lightly damages Pullmans ahead of his car.
Mrs Margaret Wintringer director of the Prohibition party women campaign says both candidates Harding and Cox faced identical questions and proposals. She argues Harding’s temperance record is overstated and Cox hides saloon activity elsewhere. she calls for a clear pledge to safeguard the Volstead Act.
Police investigated the Denton murder while seeking a nurse and her husband after a unsigned letter claimed the man killed Jacob C. Denton. The note on Los Angeles hotel stationery named the nurse, tied to Mrs. R. C. Peete of Denver, and evidence included a rope fragment found near the deceased.
By United Press, Washington, the Justice Department was expected to file formal objections in federal courts to the plan of the Packers to sell their interests in major stockyards to a holding company organized by F M L Prince & Co of Boston. The move aims to challenge the proposed corporate restructuring and its impact on ownership and control of key markets.
In New York James B Clews says individuals and corporations curb luxuries and await bargains, aided by Federal Reserve deflation of credit. He notes lower prices spread widely, while farmers remain well paid. A second item reports sharp used car price cuts in Chicago and price drops for peaches apples and potatoes in Rochester.
By Associated Press Washington Thomas Forsyth Hunt dean of the college of agriculture University of California was appointed by President Wilson today as a member of the permanent committee of the international institute of agriculture at Rome Italy.
Boston crowds surged outside Tremont Trust and other banks as withdrawals surged after Cosmopolitan Trust closure. The state commissioner approved banks applying ninety days notice for savings withdrawals to protect depositors, with Old South Trust ordered to cut salaries to reduce expenses.
Boston Governor Coolidy told the sovereign grand lodge of the Odd Fellows that the nation must purge vindictiveness from public life. He called for a charitable spirit and rejection of intolerance. He welcomed Canadian members. the convention sang God Save the King, and he praised Americans in the Arctic circle.
A man who identified himself as Robert Bent of Cleveland was shot as he boarded a train in Gary Indiana. He died at a hospital with no suspect identified. In a separate incident Annunzio Delgna was killed and Getalia was wounded when an unknown assailant fired multiple shots.
United Press reports President Heydler says Zimmerman Chase Magee banished for gambling, cleansing the league. Grand jury probes 1919 World Series ties to White Sox gamblers. Ray Schalk, Herrmann, Clyne and others summoned. Dentists and pool investigators also involved.
Reports say three men and three women, linked to the Oshkosh Exchange Bank robbery, were arrested in Chippewa Falls with seven pistols and two revolvers found. They will be taken to Oshkosh. police decline to release further details pending the investigation.
The article reports Johnson accusing Comiskey of grasping at straws to purify his public position. Officials deny reports of gamblers fixing the 1920 pennant and backing Cleveland to win while Brooklyn allegedly faced framing to lose the World Series.
A foreign ministry dispatch from Pekin says rebel forces may have occupied Canton. No confirmation was available, but the report implies renewed peace negotiations between north and south China and possible unification.
Philadelphia reports Babe Ruth belted his fifty second home run of the season in the first inning of the Yankees game against the Athletics. Rommel started for the Athletics. The event underscores Ruths power surge amid the pennant race.
Reports from Oshkosh detail arrest efforts and positive identification of a bank bandit via photograph. Wisconsin officials, Chippewa Falls officers, and Pinkerton agents pursue two men linked to the Exchange Bank hold up with fingerprints and corroborating witness testimony.
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