Peace treaty row heats up in Senate before Christmas recess
Washington December 21 1920 the peace treaty dispute flared as Senate members debated two paths to ratification and a possible compromise. Senator Underwood urged a ten member committee to craft a bipartisan ratification plan while Senator Knox moved to repeal the war declaration and press Germany for treaty benefits. Congressional divisions and reservations plans dominated the day as leaders eyed January to push a settlement.
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Washington
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Lodge
Massachusetts
Knox
Pennsylvania
Foreign Relatins
Germany
Prompt Trial Sought for Two American Bluejackets
Secretary Daniels urged Secretary Lansing to secure release or prompt trial for two U S Navy sailors held in Mazatlan Mexico since November 12 on alleged assault charges. Reports detail six weeks without trial, inadequate food, and minimal bed clothing despite efforts by their commander and the American consul to secure release.
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Washington
Secrtary
Daniels
Lansing
State Department
Mazatlan
Mexico
Pacomoko
Harry V. Leonard
Harry O. Martin
George E. Henning
U.S. S
Chapman
United States
NC-4 radio contact on way to Mobile seeks wind reports
New Orleans naval station received an early morning radio message from NC-4 at 11 35 asking for directions and wind reports as the paplane head toward Mobile. The vessel's exact position was not disclosed.
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New Orleans
Naval Station
Mobile
Jurors Freed By Judge in OConnell Murder Case
After 48 hours of deliberation the jury in the Timothy O Connell murder case was discharged at 5 pm Saturday by Judge E S Smith with no verdict. O Connell, a Brown county farmer, was tried here for killing Elwood Lent in September 1917 after change of venue. Brown County state's attorney plans to retry at Morgan county May term 1920.
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Jacksonville
Timothy O'Connell
E. S. Smith
O'Connell
Brown County
Elwood Lent
Brown
Morgan County
Legion Action Sought on Communist Case in Indiana
The American Legion's national executive committee, meeting in Indianapolis, urged a Justice Department investigation into the release of Allan S. Broms, a Minnesota man and alleged communist leader jailed at Fort Leavenworth. They condemned the release as a miscarriage of justice and called for action against radicals. The committee also backed deporting radicals and opposing Fritz Kreisler's appearance, and approved plans to establish a regional war museum and library in a new Indianapolis war memorial building.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Department of Justice
Allan S. Broms
Minnesota
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
National Executive Committee of the
American Legion
Fritz Kreisler
Minneapolis
Indiana
Brams
Legion Executive Committee
Plebiscite on Fiume postpone amid factions
The Fiume plebiscite to decide if D Annunzio forces should stay was postponed due to continuous objections and extremist demands for the garrison to remain. Officials expect the vote to be held Sunday once conditions calm.
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FIUME
Gabriele D'Annunsio
Fume
Irish Home Rule Bill Adopts Plan of U.S. Statehood
London dispatch reports the proposed Irish bill to be outlined by Premier Lloyd George, signaling a government for Ireland modeled on American statehood with separate Ulster and southern parliaments under a central imperial body. It aims to grant autonomy while keeping Ireland united under a broader framework and to avoid partition, with powers akin to U.S. states and a conciliatory, comprehensive plan.
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U.S
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Ireland
America
Ulster
House of Representatives
Polk White Bliss Arrive From Paris
New York December 21 Frank L Polk assistant secretary of state General Tasker H. Bliss and Henry White members of the American delegation to the international peace conference arrived here Saturday night from France on the transport America. Polk appeared in excellent health and said he had recovered from his June indisposition and would go to Washington Monday. Bliss was accompanied by Mrs Bliss and also in good health. Bliss said he would return to Washington today with his staff and preferred not to discuss the conference at present.
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New York
Frank L. Polk
Tasker HH. Bliss
Henry White
France
America
Polk
Washington
General Bliss
Mrs. Bliss
War Risk Bills Sent To Wilson Saturday
Congress completed the Sweet bill enacting higher war risk insurance payments from 30 to 350 monthly and expanding beneficiary classes. It will cost about 80 million dollars annually, with options for lump sum or 36 installments. The urgency deficiency bill was also approved, boosting appropriations from 3.11 million to about 33 million to fund the increased war risk allowances.
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Washigton
Nec
Congress
House
Senate
Bandits Trapped On Throop Street Bridge
CHICAGO December 21 bandits trapped on a raised leaf of the Bascule bridge at Throop Street. They beat and robbed their victim Ernest Held owner of a stone yard, then fled after a brief confrontation with a patrolman. The robbers had previously stolen $2005 in payrolls. Bridge tender Peter J. Weibel raised the span as the car neared.
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Chicago
Throop Street
Pty
Peter J. Weibel
Ernest Held
Railroads To Return To Private Operation In 1920
Washington December 21 The Cummins bill passing the Senate 46 to 30 paves the way for private operation of the railroads. It calls for return by January 31 unless vetoed and directs conference to adjust differences with the House. Provisions on labor, rates, and boards differ, with hearings set to begin next week to harmonize the measures.
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Washington
Cummins
Senate
House
Congress
Wilson
Railroad Administration
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Representative Esch
Interstate Commerce Committee
Transportation Board
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Hot
Fedral
Trattation Board
Knox Resolution Declaring Peace When Paris Acts
The Knox resolution repeals the 1917 war declaration upon ratification of a treaty with Germany and allies, permits the President to cut trade and loans unless the Versailles terms are ratified, reaffirms mediation policy, and renews calls for a world conference on disarmament with U S representatives to be appointed by the President with Senate consent.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Germany
Tanker wreck off Cape Blanco claims thirty lives
In Bandon Oregon on a December night the air tanker J A Chansler wrecked off Cape Blanco. at least thirty crewmen perished with several unaccounted for while survivors drifted and reached shore. Captain Asa Myer among survivors, others believed to be alive along the beach. Unclear details and wreck age hinder rescue.
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Bandon
Ore
J. A. Chansler
Portland
San Francisco
Cape Blanco
Earl Dooley
Chansler
Dooley
Saatch
Asa Myer
Wilson appoints commission on coal strike powers
President Wilson designates Henry M. Robinson John P White and Rembrandt Peale to investigate wages and working conditions in coal. He says if price adjustments are needed the commission may receive powers previously held by the fuel administration, with unanimous action required. Operators deny agreeing to settlement terms and Palmer defends the plan.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry M. Robinson
Pasadena
Calif
John P. White
Rembrandt Peale
Robinson
Mr. White
Peale
Letter Sent To 3 Men On National Job
The President's letter to Mr. Robinson, identical to those sent to Mr. White and Mr. Peale, outlines the Washington wage agreement of October 6 1917 and its renewal terms. It discusses the United Mine Workers demands, a proposed six hour work day, possible general strike, and ongoing discussions with operators in the central competitive bituminous fields.
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Robinson
White
Peale
Mr. Robinson
United States Fuel Administration
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
International Union United Mine Workers of America
International Union, United Mine Workers of America
Cleveland
United States
Ogre
Battler
Perrety
Fetier
Tidapolis
Thomas T. Brewster
Clearoan Oo
Peraturs
Stolans
Producemonts
Pesce
Othe Chin
Pahner
United Mine Workers At
Indianapolis
Thomas T.rrewster
Brewster
Palmer
Mary
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Titchcock
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Kellogg
Ernest
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Polk, White, Bliss
Paris
Des
Immigration Committee
Garfield Bureau
Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association
Messrs
Senate Coal Investigating Committee
Alfred M. Ogle
Ogle
Mr. Palmer
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