Western Union Head Tells Congress Dispatches Read
Carlton told Congress that Western Union dispatches are read and that Britain’s actions and state department permissions affect cable operations. He defended Colby’s statements and said licenses for landing cables were being pursued amid warnings and new British controls.
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WEST
UNION HEAD
CONGRESS
Carlton
Colby
WASELINGTON
Gauhle o
Newcomt If
Cornton
Western Union Telegraph Company
tescibed
tod
imvesticetine
torben sud
SWestern Union
State department
Sir Carlton
alelo
hye
Mian
Recall Sought of Two Judges in San Francisco
December 1 recall demand targets two judges, Mors Oppenhem and John J. Sulle Gandla, accusing them of failing to address deplorable conditions. The Civic Tongue Improvement Clubs group cites official responsibility and backs an investigation into criminal activity. Police enforce a curfew for minors after specific hours to curb disturbances and protect women and children.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Newport
Mors Oppenhem
John J. Sulle- Gandla
wovelty
James Dolph
board of governors
Civic Tongue of
Liw
Meat prices debate echoed in farmers committee
In Chicago on December 16 the Farmers Committee heard G Elfyde of Oklahoma report that hides cannot cover the cost of shoes and stock handling. He noted cattle values, butcher margins, and packer spreads, arguing wholesale and retail meat prices must reflect farming costs and commissions.
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CTHCAGO
G. ELflyde
Oklahoma
meit
Tisude
Husband dies of burns trying to save family
Dee 16 John Sehuman died at a hospital here yesterday after attempting to rescue his wife and four children from a blazing home in Wisner as they perished Monday. The article also reports the U S court of appeals affirming three year sentences for Gupta Boehm Wehde and Jacobson for fomenting an insurrection in India and organizing a military expedition.
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CHICAGO
United States court of uppers
Tferambahat Gupta
George Paul Boehm
Albert A. Wehde
Gustavy H. Jacobson
India
England
Kenesaw MM. Lanais
Utah Silver Lead Mines Cut Pay in 75 Cent Daily Rale
Salt Lake City reports miners face wage cuts effective January 1 after a final conference of Utah mine operators. An official of Utah Copper Company stated reductions will be posted soon, affecting silver lead miners by 75 cents per day and copper miners by $1 per day.
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SALT LAK CITY
Utah
Utah Copper Company
Worst Earthquake in Two Years Recorded in Washington
A severe earthquake, described as the worst here in two years, was detected by the Georgetown seismological observatory near 6:07 am. The tremor, estimated 2,800 miles east-west from Washington, suggested a locality near the Vueilie coast if westward, or near the waves to the east, with the Chicago center noting a 2,080 mile reading and the initial shock at 6:21 am Central time.
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WASTIINGHTON
Washington
Chicape University
Neesys
Kiengo
Writing Expert in Liquor Case in San Francisco Trial
In San Francisco on December 10, expert witness veiled critique questions in the trial of Gamage Harry Brolaski and Douglass Newton on charges of conspiring to violate prohibition by selling wine through Walnut warehouses. McGovern challenged government testimony linking Gamage’s writing to that of George Fr. Brook and questioned power of attorney given to Crimage in the Brooks name for withdrawals.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Fred H. Anderson
Reno
Crimage
Brooks
Havor tidrawals
Blue Sunday Burlesqued on Fifth Avenue
New York December 16 A mournful pageant titled Blue Sunday Burlesqued was staged by the International Sporting Club with five horse drawn floats. Each float illustrated Sunday offenses such as riding in transit smoking on Sunday and whistling on Sunday.
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NEW YORK
fth avenue
International Sporting Club
Hamon Widow to Receive Large Estate Income
Ardmore Okla Dec 18 Mrs Jake L Hamon widow of the late national committeeman will get 4000 a month from the Hamon estate through an order by county court judge Winfrey Olive Belle, her daughter, will receive 2000 a month and Jake L Hamon Jr 250 a month.
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ARDIORE
Okla
Jake L. Hamon
national committeemiun
Hamon
W.oe. Winfrey
Olive Belle
Jake L. Hannon, Jr
Expel Steel Men From Hearing On Trust
New York report notes W. W. Carlet of American Bridge and A. L. Davis of United States Steel were ejected from a legislative committee hearing on the building trust moment, as Senator Kaplan interrupted to denounce witnesses. A letter in evidence traces alleged collusion between United Steel and National Erectors’ Association and outlines plans to contact US Steel executives before wage changes.
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NEW YORK
W. W. Carlet
American Bridge Company
A. L. Davis
United States Steel Corporation
building trust
Kaplan
United Steel Corporation
National Erectors’ Association
Sammel Latermyer
John W. Bouchet
Pittsburg
Pttsburg
Gary
SERVICE MEN URGE GRANT FOR WORLD WAR VETERANS
Washington December 16 Representatives of the American Legion urged Congress to pass the house bill to adjust World War veterans compensation at Senate Finance Committee hearings. Senator McCumber asked about delaying action until 1942 or 1923, but Legion officials opposed postponement. Maj. FOO W. Callbraith, national commander, argued most draftees deserved relief while many exempt service men could earn high wages despite their $30 monthly pay.
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WASHINGTON
Chaims
American Legion
senate finance committee
McCumber
North Dakota
Gilbert Bettman
Ohio
legions legislative committee
legion
FOOW. Callbraith
the
Vessels Burn at Jahneke Dry Docks New Orleans
Fires sparked by an oil pool explosion at Jahneke dry docks engulfed six vessels by 2:45 PM. A workman dropped a hot rivet near oil, igniting the blaze and triggering dock explosions. Three men reportedly drowned while fleeing into the river. firefighters later stated the flames were under control and nearing containment.
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NEW ORLEANS
Jahneke dry docks
Strauss Named To Command Asiatic Fleet In Asia
Washington Dec 16 Roecar Admiral Joseph Strauss former chief of navy ordnance will be appointed commander in chief of the Asiatic fleet with admiral rank in recognition of his war time service in the North Sea mine barrage and its postwar removal He will succeed Admiral Albert Gleaves now in command of Oriental waters. Spanish Army Reduction Demanded Madrid Dec 16 El Heraldo calls for cutting the army to aid the budget arguing workers are more needed than soldiers.
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WASHINGTON
Roecar
Joseph Strauss
navy ordnance
North sea
Albert Gleaves
El Heraldo
Spain
Coolidge Consulted by Harding on Views
Marion Ohio December 16 President elect Harding sought Vice President elect Coolidge's advice on coming administration issues. He pledged a more active vice presidency and indicated Coolidge would share responsibility. Harding discussed public welfare and mothers training children, criticizing the wealthy for withdrawing their children from public care.
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MARION
Harding
Coolidge
EHlarding
Mr. Coolidge
department of public welfare
Wallace Declines to Meet German Ambassador in Paris
In Paris on December 16, American Ambassador Hugh C. Wallace refused to meet Wilhelm Mayer von Kaufbeuren, the German envoy, citing the U S war status with Germany. The incident occurred at a diplomatic corps dinner hosted by Raoul Peret as Wallace and other envoys attended.
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PARIS
Hugh C. Wallace
Wilhelm Mayer von Kaufbeuren
United States
Germany
diplomiane corps
Raoul Peret
chamber of deputies
ambassador Wrallice
diplomatic corps
MM Waillace
Wallace
M. Fouuulores
New Nations Join League of Nations in Geneva Session
Four new states Bulgaria Costa Rica Finland and Luxembourg were admitted to the League of Nations by the assembly here. France and Austria abstained on Bulgaria's admission while Rene Viviani voiced no objection but cited incomplete information. Thirty five states voted yes and Australia joined France in voting no record. The Tae ng-Atian case request was withdrawn for the next assembly in September.
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GENEVA
Associated Press
League of Nations
assembly of the league
Bulgaria
Costa Rica
Finland
Luxemburg
France
Austria
assembly
Rene Viviani
Vrench
Australia
Hymans
Taeng-Atian
Unemployment Puzzle Grips Great Britain In Winter
London Dec 16 Unemployment in Great Britain is a growing problem facing government city and labor leaders. Official counts show about 606000 out of work with clerks and laborers alike affected. Labor leaders claim up to a million unemployed and 3 to 4 million people impacted including many veterans. Minister of Labor Thomas J McNamara proposes hiring 60000 men for new building work and warned unions that government action could follow if they reject the plan.
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LONDON
Great Britain
Thomas J. McNamara
McNamara
Mondell urges drastic cuts to army navy and other expenses
Representative Mondell of Wyoming calls for rigid economy in next fiscal year to ease tax burden. He proposes lopping about 1.4 billion from the treasury's 4.63 billion estimate, mainly by reducing army navy and fortification appropriations and curbing war-time growth beyond 178,000 troops. He faulted administration for inconsistent and excessive spending.
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WASHINGTON
Mondell
Wyoming
Republian
secretary of the treasury
congress
Alendell
Mendell
war department
Riots Erupt in Manila Between Police Forces
Rioting erupted after a constabulary private was shot by a policeman. Gov Gen Francis Burton Harrison and Brig Gen Rafael Crame acted to quell the unrest. Crame ordered arrests and civil trials for those involved while Fernandez urged removal of barracks from the city for peace.
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MANILA
Philippine constabulary
Iilipino
constabulary
Francis Burton Sinrrison
Rafael Crame
armed constabulary
Crime
Crame
Ramon Fernandez
Czecho-Slovak Communist Attempts Fail, Government Stabilizes
Paris reports the Czecho-Slovak government has strengthened after a failed communist bid to overthrow it. Communist leaders are imprisoned and newspapers suppressed as the nation emerges from two weeks of turmoil in a strong position.
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PARIS
Associated Press
King Constantine Sails From Venice Aboard Averoff
Former King Constantine Queen Sophie and children depart Venice aboard the Greek cruiser Averoff for Phaleron. Admiral Andrews and other U S Navy officers greet the party as they leave, marking a royal exit after a long exile and the first night under the royal banner since 1817.
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VENICI
Associated Press
Constantine
Sophie
hher
Venice
Averoff
Greece
Philip Andrews
Admratic
Washington
Radaatio
state department
Picket Plant Right Denied by Supreme Court Justice
York Dec 16 An injunction sought by fur manufacturers to restrain striking members of the International Fur Workers Union from picketing their establishments was denied by Supreme Court Justice Henry J. Slotchkiss. Strikers say they are victims of a lockout while employers claim their men sought lifetime tenure and wage reductions amid tough economic conditions.
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YORK
international fur workers union
Supreme Court
Henry J. Slotchkiss
Dinner honors conscientious objectors in New York
Twenty five objectors who refused to bear arms and served penitentiary terms were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by the American Civil Liberties Bureau. Speakers praised them as the proof of the brave and included Scott Harding of the University of Pennsylvania and Rev John Tayne Holmes. In Chicago murders and personal crisis reports fell from 1919 levels but tombailes caused eighty one more deaths than in 1918, per Caroner Peter Hofman.
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NEW YORK
Amerian Civil Liberties Bureau
Scott Harding
Univy of Pennsylvania
John tayne Holmes
Community church
CHICAGO
dutombailes
Caroner
Peter Hofman
Miss Guggenheim Marries Irish Earl in London
London scene covers Viscount Stuart son of the sixth Earl of Castlestewart marrying Eleanor May Guggenheim daughter of Solomon R. Guggenheim of New York City. Canon David officiates with witnesses over 100. bridesmaids Judith MacGeorge and Janet Rowell. best man Hugh Greer. Gown elaborately described. couple to honeymoon in Spain.
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LONDON
Hugh Greer
Clarles
rose point
Miss Rothschild
Spain
Irish Home Rule Centered as Lloyd George Weighs Safe Conduct
London reports focus on amendments to the Irish home rule bill as Lords prepares to consider changes. In Cork, a fires probe by the military commission lingers, while Canon Magner of Dunmanway is shot alongside a farmer’s son by a suicide suspect now in custody. Dublin Castle confirms the incident and notes the suspect’s alleged insanity.
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NEW YORK
iammonn De Valere
Irish Republic
Great Beiuain
Lloyd George
Dari lakand
bin seepetany
Balorai
De Valer
Ireland
Milewaukee
LONDON
house of lords
house of cama mens
Cork
DUBIAN
Dublin castle
Canon Magner
Dunmanway
County Cork
Cronwary
Bomb attackers in Romanian senate still not traced
Vienna reports the Romanian senate bombing last Thursday killed two members and wounded several. Suspicion falls on Socialists amid recent arrests of MPs Moscovicz, Toma Dragu, Gaidosch and others given prison sentences. Large-scale prosecutions of more than 600 Socialists follow charges of conspiring against state safety.
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VIENNA
senate
Bucharest
Muscovicz
Toma Dragu
Gaidosch
Great bittern
Romania
Jakob Willner
Bandits Busy in New York
In a Fifth Avenue office building near Lefty-fifth Street three masked robbers killed Ed win W. Andrews head of a jewelry firm and. two traveling salesmen entering the scene were relieved of their samples containing valuable jewels. The daylight robbery followed yesterday’s Hotel Astor hold up amid a raging crime wave. Police say detectives have orders to arrest known criminals on sight during the Christmas season.
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NEW YORK
Fifth avenue
Shipping Board Seeks $96 Million Deficit Funding
Washington December 11 the Shipping Board asked Congress for an appropriation of 96,050,500 dollars to cover estimated deficiencies during the rest of the current fiscal year. Chairman Benson said the need for the funds was urgent in a communication to the House.
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WASHINGTON
shipping board
congress
Benson
house
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ASIA
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ABIDENE
Tex
First State Bank
Hawley
MIANILA
FRANK MONDELL
house of representatives
LAUD
MISS GUGGENHEIM
E. De Valera
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