Unanimous Senate Committee backs mining assessment extension
A Nevada driven measure gains Senate Mines Committee approval granting a six month extension for unpatented mining claim assessment work through July 1 1920. The House Mines Committee also backs a companion bill. both aim to prevent open relocation of claims if not enacted by January 11.
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senate committee on mines and mining
B. Henderson
Stedk
bis
senate
house committee on mines and mining
Reno
house
Alaska
United States
Nevada
J. Grant Miller
Henderson
Smoot
public lands committee
War Law Repeal Fast-Tracked After Johnson Bill
Washington dispatch reports the Volstead repeal measure to end most wartime laws will be given priority in the House after the Johnson immigration bid is dealt with Debate on the rule would be limited to two hours The Rules Committee also approved speedy consideration for the Reavis bill to consolidate executive departments claiming potential daily savings of a million dollars for the government
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WASHINGTON
Dec
Tales
lawa
house
Johnson
Une
Reavis
Ube
inca
western Ireland
Ireland
Lloyd George
Foreign loans its intention headline on bank plan
The foreign trade conference in Chicago voted to form a no foreign trade corporation capitalized at £100,000,000 under the Boire act. A thirty member committee led by John McFlugh of New York was created to begin underwriting funding with a subscription list. The plan limits credit to countries with stable government and assured integrity, financing for future foreign trade.
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CHICAGO
foreign trade conference
no foreign trade corporation
John McFlugh
New York
committee on plain and scope
Woman on Murder Charge Faints During Prosecution Story
In St Louis on December 1, Mrs Lillian Woodlock aged 36 faces a murder charge in the death of her first husband Thomas P Broderick in October 1916. The accused fainted during the prosecution narrative describing the killing.
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ST. LOUIS
Lillian Woodlock
Thomas P. Broderick
Bryan to Speak on Platform With Harding and Hays
Marion Dec 1 19 President elect Warren G Harding W H Hays Republican national committe e chairman said William Jennings Bryan will likely speak from the same platform here next Friday and has accepted the invitation All three have been invited to address the Laymon's conference of the Marion Presbytery that evening Bryan already accepted Harding invited Bryan to confer here on December 17 regarding the plan for an association of nations.
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MARION
Warren G. Harding
W. H. Hays
Republican national committee
Willam Jennings Bryan
Lng
laymon
Marion Presbytery
Mr. Bryan
Harding
Wilson
association of nations
Chile and Bolivia row over League withdrawal aim
Geneva reports say Chile refuses to withdraw from the League of Nations, pledging to remain active while acknowledging the motives behind Argentina's proposals. In Santiago, Chilean Foreign Ministry states continued membership in line with its entry policy, as Argentina's action in the assembly is debated by senate and deputies with Foreign Minister Aldunate and President-elect Alessandri.
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GENEVA
Chile
Bolivia
League of Nations assembly
league
SANTIAGO
League of Nations
ministry of foreign affairs
Argentina
senate
chamber of deputies
Aldumate
Alessandri
assembly of the league
Accuses Payne of Fabricating Facts in Western Tour
Jerome G. Locke of Livingston Mont a director of the Northwestern Reclamation League charged Jam Barton Payne secretary of the interior with fabricating and misrepresenting Yellowstone Park affairs during a statewide address before the Western States Reclamation Association executive committee. A vigorous attack cited magazines and park officials in the Salt Lake City session reported Dec 11.
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SALT LAKE CITY
Jam Barton Payne
Yellowstone
Won't unload alcohol in Arica nitrate port
Chilean labor federation units refuse to load or unload all coal and chemical cargoes except liquors from abroad destined for Bolivia residents. Labour councils in the nitrate fields have adopted the same action.
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ARICA
VALPARAISO
Chile
labor federation
Aries
Bolivia
lahor
Woman Dragged by Auto Dies as Driver Held
In Svokane Washington a rancher W J Van Skike was jailed after manslaughter charges were filed in the death of Mrs B B Kirkpatrick who was knocked down and dragged beneath a car for thirteen blocks before she was freed. The incident followed by a separate note that Japanese ship companies considered but abandoned a proposed amalgamation due to a shipping slump.
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SVOKANE
Wash
W. J. Van Skike
TOKIO
Asahi Shims bun
Japan's Armament Will Keep Pace With Ours
Geneva reports at a League of Nations armament committee meeting that Japan cannot reduce armaments while the United States increases them. A three stage disarmament plan aims to halt further increases, progress to propaganda for disarmament, and eventually general complete disarmament with police needs. In Washington, Senator Walsh urged American representation at League disarmament talks, criticizing President Wilson's stance as inadequate amid projected U.S. military costs and imperialistic concerns.
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GENEVA
Japan
United States
j Kekajiro Ishii
arm- AMeNnis committee
League of Navions assembly
Deret
Hawaii
council of the league
senate
Walsh
League of Nations council
league
league commission
Theenator
Army
Navy
America
cone
Legion Men to Testify on Bonus Bill Hearing
The Senate Finance Committee will open hearings on the house bill to grant a veteran bonus. American Legion representatives are slated as the first witnesses, announced today in Washington.
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LEGION
WASHINGTON
house
senate finance committee
American Legion
Rioters Wounded as Prague Police Fire on Demonstrators
A police detachment attempting to clear protesters in front of Prague parliament building was surrounded and attacked. Authorities say they fired on the crowd, wounding at least eighteen people, four seriously, as troops guard government buildings.
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PRAGUE
Cardo-Slovakia
No Deferment Of Taxes Declared By Finance Members
Washington December 11. The senate finance committee reached a final decision against any legislation to defer income and other tax payments due December 15. The finance committee thus reversed an earlier decision by Republican members on the matter.
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WASHINGTON
senate finance committee
frult committee
Davis Sees Wilson at White House on Cable Dispute
Acting Secretary Davis met President Wilson at the White House. No statement was issued, but reports say discussion included the rift among the five great powers over the disposition of former German cables.
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DAVIS
WILSON
WASHINGTON
state department
White House
Dublin raid uncovers bomb making plant and arms
In Dublin a bicycle repair shop on Purnell Street was raided at dawn revealing a bomb making plant. Large quantities of arms, ammunition, bombs, and gelignite were seized. Three men were arrested, one shot while attempting to escape.
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DUBLUEN
Purnell
Dublin
LONDON
martial hiuw
Borah Attacks Federal Reserve in Senate Clash
Senator Borah charged the Federal Reserve system with improper influence and questioned why more funds aren’t extended to farmers. Senator Smoot argued the board cannot grant more credits without an amendment and warned the proposed section would not help farmers.
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WASHINGTON
war finance’ corporation
federal reserve board
senate
Smoot
Utah
federal reserve
Smith Demmerat
South Carolina
Borah
Idaho
New York
reserve board
furmera
Tepeleni District Destroyed by Violent Albanian Earthquake
An Aviana message to Tempo reports all villages in Tepeleni district Southern Albania razed by a violent earthquake. About two hundred people are killed and 15,000 rendered homeless. Tepelani town completely demolished and aftershocks continue.
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ROME
Tepeleni
Albania
Aviona
Tempo
Tepelani
m ge
Committees Named on City Charter Seeks Changes
N. E. Wilson announces appointed committees to study city charter amendments for the next legislature. One panel investigates charter revisions, another considers mayoral suggestions, and a third reviews city attorney proposals. Topics include emergency ordinances, publishing ordinances after first reading, and amendments requiring legislative approval.
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N. E. Wilson
J. M. Blakely
HH. Kennedy
Roger Mathews
I. i Sperler
Charles Burke
BE. D. Mack
Stewart
Pike—Crant Miller
Sam Platt
L. D. Summerfield
Charles W. Spencer
B. i. Addenbrooke
R. H. Cowles
Harlan Howard
W Shockley
W. S. Lunsford
Fred Shahr
Seven Germans Arrested Crossing Border near Laredo
Seven Germans including one woman were seized Thursday night while attempting to cross the Rio Grande into the United States near Laredo. Immigrant officials say they will face deportation proceedings. In jail, they stated plans to establish homes in this country and denied ulterior motives. Ray McMillen, alias Hickey Shannon, known to followers as Hickey Shannon, died from boxing injuries in Jersey City and was to be buried in Eckhart Maryland after funeral services.
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LAREDO
Tex
Rio Grande
United States
KING
ECKHART
Raymond McMillen
Greek King Constantine to Return Home via Venice Flight
Lucerne reports official Greece invites former King Constantine to return and reascend the throne. A Greek cruiser and warship escort will receive him and his family at Venice, plans changing from ship to train due to health and timing. Prohibited from returning are Baron George Surelt and Stefán Paparrigopoulos.
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LUCERNE
Switzerland
Associated” Press
Greece
Athens
Constantine
Yeniee
Sophia
Sirindusi
George Surelt
Stefan Paparrigepoulus
Diplomat Bianelli Sparks U S Department Question
Gualemalan minister Julio Bianelli questioned the U S at the State Department over Senator Mo`s resolution demanding information on the detention of former President Cabrera by Guatemalan authorities. Officials called the move unprecedented and contrary to diplomatic usage yet hinted at no recall.
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WASHINGTON
De t1
Julio Bianelli
Gualemedan
state department
fis
New Hampshire
department
Cabrera
Guatemalca
wisk
Bryan Denied Honorary Status by Denver Democrats
In Denver on Dec 11 the Young Men's Democratic Club failed to elect William J Bryan as an honorary member as the motion fell short of a two thirds vote. President E W Dunklee cited Bryan's suggested resignation of President Wilson as a reason for the club's refusal.
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DUENVIER
William J. Bryan
Young Men's Democratic Club of
Denver
Bryan
Wilson
E. VY. Dunklee
New Policy Harvey's Plea in Harding Draft Talks
Marion Dec 11 Suggestions for a new American foreign policy eluding a league of nations were heard by President-elect Harding from Col Harvey, an adviser, who favors joining without reservations. Hoover, a pro league leader, will be here tomorrow.
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MARION
dent-elect
Harding
Deworke Harvey
Col Harvey
winke Herbert Hoover
Express Forces Cut Throughout Country
The American Railway Express Company announced at headquarters that working forces are being reduced nationwide due to a general slump in business. Thousands of employees are affected, though exact numbers were not learned.
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NEW YORK
Wee
American Railway Impress Company
Nurse Charged With Killing Two Babies After Dismissal
Mrs. William A. Schultz, jailed in Dalton Nebraska, is charged with murdering two infants after being discharged from a private hospital. County officials report investigators found poison in stomach contents sent for analysis. Coroner’s jury ruled deaths unlawful with criminal agency by Schultz.
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CHEYENNE. Wrye
William A. Schultz
Dalton
Neb
Schultz
c. B Lane
John Zoranovich
Wesiecy J. Law
Laramie
Denver
itheir
Severe Sierra Rim Storm Hits Reno With Blizzard Like Winds
A Sierra cold front drives a near blizzard into Reno with seventy mph gusts, heavy snow and sleet. Train service is deranged as western mountain routes report six feet of snow at Summit and telegraph lines suffer outages. Local utilities and railroads race to maintain service while crews deploy rotary snowplows. Northern California Oregon and Washington record heavy precipitation boosting Lake Tahoe storage.
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Sierra mountains
Reno
Sparks
Summit
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
Reno power company
telephone company and telegraph company
Pacific coast
fornia
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Lake Tanoy
Wall Street Still Falls in Short Session
The market remained under pressure with many stocks slipping as buying power stayed weak. Heavy losses hit rails and oils, motors, steels, shippings, and textiles as American Wool posts continued weakness amid automobile industry woes and the Fick Rubber dividend news. About 350,000 shares were traded at the close.
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YORK
Fick Rubber Company
House Cuts Holiday To Rush Appropriations
Washington December 11 The house voted unanimously to curtail its Christmas recess and take up the annual appropriation bills without delay. Adjournment moved to December 23 and reconvene the following Monday instead of a two week break. Pontiac Michigan General Motors Truck plant resumes work after four weeks idle. about half the workers on production schedule with 400 machines to run this month. normal operations expected soon after the new year.
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WASHINGTON
Dec
house
Representative Mondell
PONTIAC
Mich
General Motors
W.L. Day
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