Opponents Urge House to Block Anti-Sedition Bills
Washington January 23 opponents led by Samuel Gompers AFL urged the House rules committee to block passage of anti-sedition measures citing drastic provisions and existing laws to prosecute radicals. Attorney General Palmer opposed both bills and proposed a substitute bill with harsher penalties. Public and academic figures warned the bills threaten press freedom and civil liberties while endorsing nonviolent reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
House Rules Committee
Palmer
Senate
Campbell
House
Department of Justice
Congress
Gompers
Hig
Senator Owen Proposes 6 Percent Limit on Call Money Loans
Washington January 23 Senator Owen a Democrat introduced a bill to bar federal reserve banks from charging more than six percent on 30 day call loans. He said the move would stabilize commercial rates and halt violent fluctuations by banks in leading cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachriah Chafee
Harvard University
Harvard Crimson
Chaffee
Batneta
Bow. Evans
Yearly Meeting Society of Fridens of
Philadelphia
Washington
Owen
Federal Reserve
Sugar Strike Fanned By Reds In Hawaii
In Honolulu a red flag parade for plantation strik es drew attention as Japanese papers Shinpo and Choho urged expansion of the strike to all plantations. An armed riot squad was sent after an exchange of shots between police and strikers. Six hundred Japanese strikers who walked off the Honolulu plantation returned to work today. The second item reports the Railway Administration signing a wage and working condition standardization deal with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen covering 20 900 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Shinpo
Choho
Ano
Stnalmen Gee Raise
Washington
Railroad ‘Administration
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Two Factions In China To Unite By Peace Accord
Associated Press reports from Canton via Shanghai to Hon Men Bo indicate an imminent unification of north and south China. The Nanking government signals readiness to cancel independence and join the Peking government, ending decades of split authority. The divide arose after 1911, with ongoing conflict and failed 1916 peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Honolulu
T. H
China
Canton
Shanghia
Hon Men Bo
Nanking
South China
North China
Peking
North
South
Republic
Pan American financial congress airs transport and fiscal talks
Delegates at the Pan American financial congress discussed financial and transportation problems with reports from conferences. Houston Thompson of the FTC and Paul Warburg spoke on competition and currency standards, while Senator McCormick outlined federal budget plans. A committee pressed for immediate extension of ocean freight and passenger links between the United States and South America and urged faster weekly sailings from New York to Buenos Aires. Proposals covered rail, postal, and communication links in Latin America, with McCormick noting U.S. annual expenditures near 900 billion?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pan-American Financial Congress
Ouston Thompson
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Paul M. Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
McCormick
Hinois
Committee On Transportation
Vth America
New York
Bueno
Aires
Latin America
Providence Editor Promises Senate Charges on Navy
Providence editor R Rathom says the Providence Journal will present seven charges against Navy Department officials, supported by hundreds of pages of testimony and 35 witnesses. He asserts the paper aims to uphold honorable naval conditions and morale, and to punish those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. Rathom
Providence Journal
Franklin T. Roosevelt
Cummings fires back at Bryan over Edwards dinner
In Washington on January 23, Ilomer S. Cummings, Democratic National Committee chairman, rejected W J Bryan's accusations about his link to Gov Samuel Edwards of New Jersey. Cummings said reading his Newark inaugural dinner remarks would show Bryan erred and that he remains neutral. Bryan demanded Cummings distance himself from Edwards or resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Llomer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
W. J. Bryan
Norfolk
Richmond
E.L. Edwards
New Jersey
Newark
Bryan
Cummings
Edwards
Gov. Edwards
Cumming
Turbulent French vote of confidence for Millerand cabinet
Paris scene at the chamber of deputies reports a vote of confidence for Premier Millerand's cabinet 272 to 23 amid turmoil and threats of disruption. Daudet accuses Steeg of complicity with Maloy and Caillaux while Steeg defends his record, signaling a fragile government amid calls for leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Alexander Millerand
Alexandre Ribot
Leon Daudet
Jules Steeg
Interior
M. Daudet
M. Steeg
Steeg
L. J. Maloy
Joseph Caillaux
Germany
Associated Press
M. Maloy
Dumestil
Influenza Epidemic Remains High in Chicago
Chicago reports 2086 new influenza cases for the 6 PM period, with 251 pneumonia deaths rising from 21. Deputy Health Commissioner Robertson notes the mildness of cases while calls for nursing reform intensify. He urges amending nursing registration rules to allow two year training for a certificate during the legislature’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robertson
Pr. Robertson
Francis W. Shepardson
F. C. Dodds
State Department of Registration and Education
Red Cross Vaccinates 400000 in Europe
The American Red Cross launches Europe’s largest vaccination drive near Dvinsk to prevent smallpox spread. More than 400,000 people will be vaccinated as Dvinsk, recently captured from Bolsheviks by Poles and Letts, becomes the operation center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Riga
Europe
American Red Cross
Dvinsk
Progress on Treaty Reservations in Senate Reported
In Washington on January 23, bipartisan Senate leaders continued progress on compromise reservations to the peace treaty. The Lodge reservation to article 10 of the League covenant dominated Thursday’s session as Democrats and Republicans signaled cautious optimism and planned further talks to secure 54 votes. the Republican committee reportedly negotiates wording while preserving core principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Bipartisan Committee
Republican Committee
Iron torture devices claimed at Alcatraz and barracks
National Civil Liberties Bureau accuses Col R D Johnson of introducing iron torture chambers for conscientious objectors at Alcatraz Island and una ffiliated barracks. Robert Simmons, serving ten years, reportedly is bent in a device barely allowing movement. Col J B McDonald defends use of standing cages for nonworking prisoners at Alcatraz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Col
R. D. Johnson
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco
National Civil Liberties Bureau
Baker
Robert Simmons
Alcatzar Island
J. B. McDonald
Foreign Oil Concerns To Be Given Permits
Foreign oil companies will be allowed provisional permits to drill new wells in Mexico. Permits valid until Congress enacts a new petroleum law, per a decree issued by President Carranza after a request from the American Association of Oil Producers in Mexico. The U S State Department welcomed the decree as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexican Congress
Carranza
Washington
State Department
Steamer Tuinets Reaches Chicago River After Ice Jam
The steamer Tuinets, delayed 36 hours by an ice jam four miles off the harbor, plowed through thick ice as wind shifted and docked in the Chicago river. A second boat from Kenosha, the Sidney O Neffagran, joined Ul Incis but remained stuck in ice. the Juys Racine aided Tilmois but also reached the harbor reluctantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tuinets
Sidney O. Neffagran
Kenosha
Wis
Ulincis
Cie
Juys Racine
Tilmois
Harror
Manila Liquor Protest Taxes Sparks Legal Debate
Prohibition leaders urge non payment of liquor taxes as illegal. United district court in the territory rules constitutional amendment imperative for the Philippines due to failure to specify its application to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Fan
United District Court
Territory
Open threat to walk out at socialist trial in Albany
Tense proceedings in Albany as five suspended socialist assemblymen face disloyalty charges. Council and witnesses sparked a clash over producing books and documents for identification and potential evidence. Defense contends rights and admissibility, while a Hebrew book incident tests testimony before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Morris Hillquit
Martin
Hilliquit
Anna Stern
Bronx
E. L. Kauffman
Rochester
Samuel Miller
John B. Stanchford
Miller
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Kauffmann
Jewett Funeral Held In St. Louis Thursday
Francis E. Jewett 78 year old Civil War veteran died Tuesday of senility. Funeral held Thursday at 2 p.m. at 3450 St Vincent avenue. Interment New St Marcus Cemetery. Survived by wife Julia Gross two daughters Nell and Evelyn teachers in public schools and son Frank of Quincy Illinois. Jewett had worked 10 years for Jones Wodenwear and Paper Co and 40 years for Cupples Woodware Co. He was a survivor of Andersonville prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Francis E. Jewett
St. Vincent Avenue
New St. Marcus Cemetery
Jewett
Jones Wodenwear and Paper Co
Cupples Woodware Co
Andersonville
Julia Gross
St. Louis
Nell
Evelyn Jewett
Frank Jewett
Quincey
Troops Called Out to Quell Riots in Dumas Arkansas
Federal troops were sent to Dumas to quell threatened race trouble near a Negro settlement and will return to Camp Pike if the situation is normal. Governor Charles H. Brough would accompany them if needed. Civilian posses found the attacking Negroes had fled after assaulting a white deputy sheriff and two companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas
Ark
Camp Pike
Charles HL. Brough
Rivers Bill Passes as Budget Moves Forward
Washington lawmakers rejected attacks on the parkless rivers and harbors bill, approving an appropriation of 12,400,000 for maintenance and ongoing projects. The vote stood 167 to 25, with an effort to recommit defeated 207 to 116. The House also refused 11,000,000 for work on the Mississippi Ohio and Missouri rivers and smaller projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
871 Powhatan Passengers Transferred to Northern Pacific
News from Halifax confirms that all 871 passengers aboard the disabled transport Powhatan have been moved to the transport Northern Pacific and are en route to New York. The transfer followed a perilous sea drama as a gale, leaks, and flooding threatened the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Powhatan
Northern Pacific
Halifax
White Star Ener Cedric
England
Shipping Board
Cedric
S Pacific
France
N.S
Antwerp
Imposters Pose As Revenue Agents Target NY Saloonkeepers
An organized band posing as revenue agents defrauded more than 100 saloonkeepers in New York. Ringleaders identified by J. J. Quigley, assistant supervising federal prohibition agent. The impostors collected 1 to 300 dollars, confiscated liquor, and used imitation badges to scare violators. California wine and Kentucky whisky flowed into New York, four carloads daily, wine valued at 300 dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Revenue
The
Revenue Department
J. J. Quigley
Federal Prohibition
Quigley
California
Kentucky
Bryan Continues Attacks On Cummings In South Carolina
Spartanburg January 22 Bryan pressed prohibition enforcement and attacked Homer S. Cummings Democratic National Committee chairman. He praised Ed wards New Jersey on an anti prohibition platform calling it the greatest stander the party has known. He warned that Cummings should stand aloof from the anti prohibition movement or be unfit for chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S.C
Bryan
Cummings
Plan of San Diego outlined to invade United States
Senate testimony ties Carranza regime to raids on American property since 1915 under the plan of San Diego. German and Bolshevik influence linked to Mexico, with key figures like Mendez and Nagy named. The note notes that a radical plan envisaged seizing several western states and a Negro republic under Mexican protection amid cross border turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Vex
Carranza
Bio Grande
Senate
T. A. Walls
Brownsville
Texas
L. R. Barnes
San Dergo
Mexico
T. B. Altendorf
Witstke
Mario Mendez
von Eckhardt
Altendorf
Mendez
San Diego
New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
California
United States
Japan
Fall
Augustin Garza
San Deigo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reds
Hawaii
Pan-America
Mr. Bryan
Perez
Prince Murat
RED Cross
U.S. Barracks
A. F E. Sutherland
Pass Rivers
Hasting
Great Northern
Pablo Nagy
Zuazua
Nag
Mexico City
Nago
Gervuvasy
London
Toland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!