Navy board urges expansion to 1925 war fleet goal
The navy general board's 1921 building program calls for two battleships one battle cruiser ten scout cruisers five destroyer flotilla leaders and six submarines to raise US sea power to a level second to none by 1925. It warns that a uniform fast fleet is vital to protect commerce and deter wars and allocates 27 million dollars for aircraft development with 6 million for experiments.
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Washington
Navy General Board
United States
Daniels
Navy Department
General Board
Rely On Individual Patriotism In East
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 Compliance with the national fuel conservation order was left to individual consumers of bituminous coal. At regional coal committee offices, no orders would compel firms or industries to curb soft coal use, but violations would be investigated. Regional railroad director A T Hardin said he would not issue factory or public service curtailment orders, relying on patriotism and common sense to carry out the order’s intent.
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New York
Regional Coal Committee
A. T. Hardin
Strike Norman Cook Case From Dockets
Chicago December 9 The case against Norman Cook charged with slaying Wil liam K. E. Bradway a Chicago clubman and businessman was stricken from criminal court records by order of Judge Kersten. Cook earlier faced conviction and a new trial was granted. The case was dismissed after the chief witness Norma Cook refused to testify again following reconciliation with her father.
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Chicago
Norman Cook
Wiliam KE
Bradway
Kersten
Cook
Norma Cook
Saloon Deaths Prompt Manslaughter Charge
John Wijus and Tony Carr, owner and bartender of no saloon, were ordered held to the grand jury on a charge of manslaughter after coroner's inquest into three deaths following consumption of supposed whisky. Chemical analysis found wood alcohol mixed with the liquor. a fourth victim is reported blind in county hospital.
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Chicago
John Wijus
Tony Carr
No Saloon
Gran Jury
Wilson proposes wage plan to end coal strike
President Wilson urges miners and operators to accept a 14 percent wage rise funded by operators profits while keeping coal prices stable. He favors a tribunal to review wages and prices, expects a 60 day report, and warns that continued strike harms workers and organized labor.
Mexican Supreme Court Takes Jurisdiction Over Jenkins Case
The Mexican Supreme Court has assumed jurisdiction over American Consular Agent William O Jenkins case after transfer from Puebla state courts. Jenkins previously faced charges for giving false evidence related to his kidnapping and ransom. The US urges Jenkins release. Carranza’s reply awaited. Jenkins arrived in Mexico City from Puebla to confer with Charge Summerlin.
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Washington
Mexican Supreme Court
Wiliam O. Jenkins
State Department
Mexico City
Puebla
Jenkins
Mexico
George Summerlin
Carranza
Department
United States
Executive Department
Federal Supreme Court
Supreme Court
J Salter Hansen
Summerlin
Hansen
Jury Acquits Dr Reddish After Short Deliberation
Jacksonville Ill Dec 10 after deliberating one hour and forty minutes the jury found Dr Horace A Reddish not guilty in the murder of his father Stephen S Reddish and he remains in custody on a separate murder indictment involving Rachel Cisco. The case against John W MacKelden and the Cisco murder are expected to be dismissed or moved. Stephen S Reddish a Jer seyville landowner and his Negro servant were found shot in their beds last April with revolver used linked to Reddish.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Horace A. Reddish
Stephen S. Reddish
Rachael Cisco
Dr. Reddish
Rachel Cisco
St. Louis
River Traffic Gone Trade Loss Daniels Statements
Secretary Daniels warned at the National Rivers and Harbors congress that waterborne shipment could be relocated by rail, noting the Mississippi River has largely ceased functioning as a commerce artery. He argued river abandonment slowed business, raised freight costs, and delayed growth as rail expansion lagged behind production.
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Washington
Daniels
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Mississippi River
Convention City Battle for 1920 GOP Nomination
Washington reports a tense push between Chicago and St. Louis for the 1920 Republican convention site with the committee to decide today. Major candidates include Leonard Wood Frank Lowden James Watson Warren Harding with open sessions planned to present city pitches before a final executive decision and a move to cap individual campaign contributions at $1000.
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Washington
Chicago
National Committee
St. Louis
Missouri
Leonard Wood
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Will H. Hays
Miners Recess After Heated Debate On Wage Proposal
Indianapolis December 10 The United Mine Workers general committee adjourned at 6:30 pm after a long session on President Wilson's proposal to end the five week old bituminous coal strike. John L. Lewis announced no decision but said the matter would be reconsidered at 9:30 am. The 84 member committee weighed a plan for a 14 percent wage increase pending final settlement by a presidentially appointed commission. Contempt hearings against union heads were postponed as the plan was reviewed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wilson
Woodrow. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Cleveland
Palmer
Lewis
William Green
Anderson
C C. B. Ames
L. Ert Slack
United States
Washington
United Mine Workers Union
White House
Fuel Administration
Garfield
Mines Springfield
National Executive Committee
Radical Split in Miner Strikes Over Settlement Plan
Indianapolis dispatch reports United Mine Workers leaders predict settlement of the coal strike under the Wilson plan. Acting President John L. Lewis and Secretary-Treasurer William Green rally support, while radicals push for a local referendum. Four extended caucuses include radicals from Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania. final vote expected after more speeches.
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John L. Lewis
Willam Green
Lewis
Green
Wilson
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
General Committee
Lewis-Green
Agree On Recess of Congress Next Week
Washington December 10 Republican Senate and House leaders agreed tentatively on a two week recess from December 20 to January 5. They plan to have the Senate pass and send to conference the railroad bill with final enactment awaiting reconvening in January. They also seek enactment of the oil land leasing bill the Edge bill authorizing foreign financing corporations the McNary bill extending the life of the Sugar Equalization Board for another year and a few other measures.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
United States Sugar Equalization Board
Berkman and Goldman Appeal to Supreme Court
New York December 10. Application will be made to Supreme Court Justice Brandeis in Washington for a writ of error to bring the cases of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman before the highest tribunal fighting deportation. Their counsel Harry Weinberger said the petition comes on appeals from Judge Mayer's dismissal of habeas corpus writs. If granted the bail request will follow pending argument and decision.
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New York
Supreme Court
Brandeis
Washington
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
Harry Weinberger
Mayer
Weinberger
Berkman
Miss Goldman
Coal Mine Strike Tension After Wilson Proposal
In Indianapolis union leaders weigh President Wilson’s settlement plan as miners face a 14 percent wage rise. A Palmer message sparked misreadings and premature claims of agreement. Operators seek retroactive terms while maintaining the 14 percent raise. In Springfield Illinois, miners await national action as cold weather tightens fuel supplies and empty cars await resumption.
Senate Plans Newberry Case Airing In Michigan Contest
Washington December 10 Chairman Dillingham of the elections committee asked Republican leaders to plan a Senate review of the Ford Newberry election contest from Michigan. A club committee may be authorized to conduct the inquiry next week, starting with a recount of Michigan ballots. Hearing could be deferred until after Newberry’s trial tied to a federal indictment in Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Washington, D. C
Dillingham
Elections Committee
Senate
Ford-Newberry
Michigan
Newberry Myo
Grand Rap
Nominate Berger In Milwaukee Primary
In Milwaukee a primary nominating Victor J. Berger Socialist for Congress and Henry B. Benstenstab Republican fusion were held. Berger received fourteen thousand four votes while Bodenstadt gained 9,282 for fusion. A special election will be held December 19 to fill the vacancy caused by the seated Congress.
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Milwaukee
Victor Jh. Berger
Henry B. Bentenstab
Congress
Wisceon
Berger
Bodenstad
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Secretary of Labor
Iis
G.O.P
Carry Berkman
Justice Brandeis
Newberry
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