Senate orders fullest query into Russian propaganda
Washington December 21 The foreign relations committee votes to expand inquiry beyond Lut K Martens to all activities relating to Russian propaganda in the United States. Senator Borah's amendment passes 32 to 22, with King denouncing Martens and Labor Department ties. Hearings likely to begin in January as Senate probes anti government agitation.
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Washington
Senaster Weaxon
Lut K Martens
Avik Amirius
Senate
Watab Pacmias
Renyvon
Martens
Mab haTetew
Wine Tax Sparks Protests by Italian Producers
In Rome on December 19, seven deputies questioned the government in the Chamber of Deputies over a new wine tax aimed at wine growers. Protests centered on impacts to peasants, with Deputy Scotti arguing the tax harms vines already plagued by blight and risks future shortages. others backed or criticized the critique as the session adjourned.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Arseng
Scotti
Tepane
Signor
Scott
Socraist
Piemenite
Farm Bureau Men Ask Return Of Railroads
Syracuse dispatch reports the New York State Federation of County Farm Bureaus urges the return of railroad services and properties. The federation passes resolutions linking rail access to regional development and farm welfare, signaling a push for restored rail operations and value to rural districts.
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Farm Bureau
Syracuse
N.Y. Des
New York State Federation of County Fort
United
Prosecutor Opposes Habeas Corpus Writ in New Jersey
Newark report says Atlantic County prosecutor urged a habeas corpus writ be denied for Charles S. White and Edith I. Jones tied to the murder case of three year old Billie Dans ey. They were ordered to appear before a Superior Court judge and show cause why release should not be granted, with the prosecutor arguing the move would defeat the ends of justice.
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Newark
Edmund
Gaskill
Atlantic County
Charles S. White
Edith I. Jones
Bille Dansey
Estee Pe
Cids of Justice
PASS RAIL BILL VOTE TO RECESS AND FUNDS DETAILS
Provisions in both the House and Senate rail bills seek voluntary consolidation within seven years followed by mandatory action. The measures preserve government rate controls and fund private operation with a revolving loan pool. The House allocates 250000 and the Senate 500000000 for loans at six percent, maturing in five years. The bills guarantee six to five months of operating income post control and extend debt funding periods.
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Inter-State Commerce Commission
Senate
Wilson Offers Full Body Powers News Memo
In a statement aligned with the plan outlined by the Fuel Administration, President Wilson's December 6 statement is cited. General Palmer mentions a memorandum to Mr. Robinson, but the speaker says they have never seen it and thus cannot claim agreement based on it.
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Ithe Field
Garfield
At- Lot
Palmer
Wilson
Robinson
miners strike orders issued by United Mine Workers
Conference discussions between operators and union officials led to UMWA officials issuing strike orders to all local unions and members. The orders require miners to cease work in the bituminous coal mines at midnight.
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Winion
United Mine Workers Ed America
Midnigh
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
United States District Court
Indianapoli
Internation Union
Wilson appoints mediation panel on coal strikes
President Wilson recalls failed October conferences between coal operators and miners in the bituminous fields. He names Rembrandt Peale and John P. White to a commission with broad powers to investigate facts, propose a new wage framework, and ensure unanimous action to protect the public interest.
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Rembrandt Peale
John P. White
Picas
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Bromo Quinine Tablets Promised to Relieve Feverish Aches
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Nine Tablets as relief for feverish headaches and body pains from a cold. It notes only one Bromo Quinine and features W. Grove’s signature on the box, priced 30 cents.
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Golda
W. Grove
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