Congress Opens With Wilson Message and Bills
Washington December 3 Congress started the new session after reading President Wilson’s annual message to both chambers. The Senate moved the Cummins railroad bill toward Christmas passage while the House advanced five billion dollars in annual appropriation bills. The Edge bill on foreign trade financing corporations cleared the House. The President’s message urged tariff reform, tax simplification, rural improvements, and a genuine democratization of industry with labor and capital protections, while deferring the railroad issue and peace treaty actions to future messages. He also pressed for measures to curb unrest, reduce living costs, regulate food and interstate commerce, and establish a tribunal for industrial disputes.
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Proposals for Budget Reform and Trade Policy
The President urges Congress to establish a single comprehensive budget system with executive control over appropriations and a trusted audit, while pushing for simplification of income and profits taxes. He warns against high rates in peace time, emphasizes national interests, and argues for renewed tariff policy and support for returning soldiers' placement and domestic industries.
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South Dakota Republicans Back General Wood for President
Pierre South Dakota voters endorsed Major General Leonard Wood as the party candidate for president over Governor Frank Lowden. Wood 28799 votes Lowden 15442. majority 26483. Coolidge favored for vice president. Democrats endorsed Wilson for a third term if he runs. no vice presidential candidate endorsed.
Ripley Leaves Santa Fe Road As Executive
Chicago Pec. 3 announces the resignation of E. K. Ripley as president of the Santa Fe railroad and the election of W. B. Storey, federal manager in charge of the system, as his successor.
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Newberry Treasurer Pleads Not Guilty in Campaign Funds Case
Frank W. Blair, head of Union Trust of Detroit and treasurer of the Newberry senatorial campaign committee, was held on $10,000 bail after pleading not guilty to charges in the first indictment. Blair, the only volunteer witness among top Norberry supporters, appeared at the Federal Building and was released on personal recognizance.
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Secure Reddish Jury Call First Witness
State's Attorney Hamilton opened the murder case against Dr Horace Reddish in Jacksonville Oils Deco. Jersey county proceedings Tuesday. Judge Sumner of Jerseyville outlined defense aims to clear the young physician. One witness, Clarence Reddish, banker and brother of the accused, testified nearly three hours as the state sought to establish family relations and circumstances surrounding the elder Reddish's death.
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Peace Delegates To Leave Paris December 9th
Washington December 3 The American peace conference delegation will leave Paris December 9 according to plans Ambassador Wallace will close any unsettled affairs The treaty of Versailles to be formally put into effect by representatives of the powers including Germany by that time at the state department
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Douglas Captures Train Bandit Carlisle After Shootout
William Carlisle, the Los Angeles Limited train robber, is back in custody in Douglas Hospital with a bullet wound to his right lung. A heavy pursuit through the Laramie peak country ended when Sheriff Roach’s posse closed in at the Williams ranch, Carlisle was captured after a final escape attempt and will be guarded in Rawlins penitentiary after treatment.
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Wilson Message Open to Cabinet Influence Claims
Washington December 3 Private discussions and public chatter focus on how illness may have shaped the Presidents message. Republicans say Palmer Wilson labor Gompers helped draft. Democrats defend it as a genuine Wilson piece, noting it upholds his standard and points to remedies for evils.
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Supreme Council Refuses Jugo Slavs Mines Request
Paris December 2 The supreme council with Premier Clemenceau presiding refused the Jugo Slav request for the coal mines at Pepe Hungary leaving their disposition to the reparations commission The council resumed consideration of German warships hearing George Leygues French minister of marine The principle of general Demolition of all German warships was maintained France will receive ten submarines in good condition as compensation for ships she could not build during the war Discussion continues on the allotment of material from the demolition of the German ships
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Pershing Praises Latin Americans at Pan American Luncheon
General Pershing, honored by John Barrett of the Pan American Union, told a Washington luncheon that American troops in France fought for shared ideals of all America with strong support from Latin American nations. Diplomatic representatives from Latin American countries attended and applauded.
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Frick Art Collection Becomes Public in New York
The Henry Clay Frick art collection and his Fifth Avenue home were turned over to public use and adequately endowed, announced by Elbert H. Cary head of United States Steel and Frick associate.
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General Strike Declared in Italian Cities
Rome Milan and Florence halted work today with a general strike. No disorder reported except in Sicily where two people were killed and many wounded.
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Alexander Named To President's Cabinet
Joshua Wills Alexander of Gallatin Missouri, a congressman, has been selected by President Wesson as secretary of commerce, succeeding William C. Reaganfeld. The nomination will go to the Senate late today or tomorrow per Winter House staff.
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Suspension of Louisville sales order restrains imports
Federal authorities suspend Louisville sales after a three week delay in the liquor sale order. Distillers face restrictions as officials review laws on bid process and import controls. Key figures include unnamed federal officers and local distillers in Kentucky, with timing centered on early July.
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Fortunes in furs, Saranac tank now
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Mile strike ends in Fall River after wage rise deal
PHE workers in Fall RiverMass end eight week strike after accepting a wage increase of about 12 percent. A similar dispute in New Bedford was settled on the same terms, with workers returning to duty after the offer was accepted.
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Miners weigh broader strike support as coal crisis deepens
Across Illinois and eastern fields miners consider aiding the United Mine Workers if needed. Farrington says the union seeks a living wage and has not yet pressed anthracite or eastern workers. A coal conservation conference is set with officials from many cities as schools close and power cuts spread.
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