Compromise treaty proposal shifts Lodge reservations
Washington dispatch reports that mild reservations, including some Democrats, have sent a three change package to Senators Lodge and Hitchcock. The preamble would drop the need for affirm action by other powers, Article Ten would remove Wilson objections, and the Shantung clause would be softened to lessen Japan’s objections.
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Washington
Lodge
Hitchsock
Wilson
Shantung
Japan
Special session of law makers debated in New Mexico
The Taxpayers' Association questions why lawmakers should convene a special session. Proposals include ratifying women's suffrage, emergency powers, consumer price controls, soldiers' settlement, travel expenses for assessors, teacher salaries, county health officers, and Capitol expansion bonds. Costs rise with longer sessions, and taxpayers urge urgency only for true emergencies.
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Taxpayers’ Association of New Mexico
Notice to all property owners in paving district
All property owners may protest the proposed paving by signing a formal protest at the Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Company office in the First National Bank Building. Bring the city notice for property descriptions and assist the committee led by R. D. Bell L. B. Craig W. E. Wiseley C. A. Baker and W. R. Cozart.
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Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Company
First National Bank Bldg
R. D. Bell
L. B. Craig
W. E. Wiseley
C. A. Baker
W. R. Cozart
Peace basis reported in Estonia Soviet talks
London December 29 Dorpat reports a peace basis reached in a conference between Estonia and the Russian Soviet government. Estonia is said to be guaranteed from future invasion by the Russians. Helsingfors notes Baltic states to discuss armistice with the Bolsheviki on January fourth.
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London
New Trial Resumes for Murder Suspect Harry New
In Los Angeles on December 29, Harry New appeared in court for the murder trial after a pause. Jailer reports he is near collapse, yet New greeted his mother in the courtroom and faced the proceedings with fatigue similar to prior days.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Harry New
New
Magazines to be cash only under new policy
Notice from Cobean Stationery Shop stating all magazines and newspapers will be absolutely cash starting January 1 with no deviations allowed. After February 1 no magazines will be delivered unless saved, urging customers to act now.
Boy Enters Reformatory to Earn Living at 16
In Mandan North Dakota a sixteen year old boy commits himself to the North Dakota Training School seeking reform and a chance to earn an honest living. The case stands as a rare self committed inmate at a reformatory facility.
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Mandan
N. D
North Dakota
Mexico Want- 10 Go Work In San Luis Potosi
A shift toward resuming normal agricultural activity is seen in San Luis Potosi, Mexico as both Americans and locals note renewed industry among farmers. Imports of farm machinery rise to fill gaps from internal warfare, labor is scarce, and depleted supplies plus displaced peons shape a cautious return to work amid post revolution conditions.
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San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Quiet at Minnequa Steel Plant Amid Strike
Sixty state militiamen and a machine gun guard the Minnequa Steel plant in Pueblos Colo. The Colorado Fuel and Iron Co offers 5000 dollars for arrests and convictions of those who fired at Plant Manager Bank Park. Strikers add a 500 dollar reward. The plant runs near normal output despite the strike.
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Puebla
Colo
Minnequa
Colorado Fuel & Iron Co
Bank Park
Orphaned Cass County Boy Seeks Trade Training
An orphan from Cass County wished to specialize in a trade and found only the state reform school as opportunity. He applied through the juvenile commissioner, was admitted, and enrolled with a term that could end at any time the boy wishes.
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Cass County
State Reformatory
New York Reports 255 Die From Wood Alcohol
New York December 29 reports indicate at least 255 persons have died from wood alcohol since prohibition. Scores have gone blind and many more remain seriously ill. Prohibition supporters say many more lives were saved by avoiding whiskey.
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New York
Wilsons Coal Tribunal Opens In Washington
President Wilson's coal tribunal met in the first session this morning in Washington. The commission did not select a chairman or adopt a plan at opening, and will continue meetings as a report must be delivered to the President within sixty days.
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Washington
Wilson
Rail union leaders open conference in Washington
In Washington on December 29 the conference of railroad union leaders began this afternoon. The program includes a push to defeat the Cummins and Esch bills before Congress and to secure wage increases. The meeting will review the industrial commission's report and the impact of railroads returning to owners on March first.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
Plans to Extradite Kaiser After Treaty Signed
Paris dispatch says the French and British governments will seek the Kaiser's extradition once the Versailles treaty provisions are executed. Indications point to the treaty taking effect early in 1920.
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Paris
Eche de Paris
Plan of Industrial Commission Aims at Peaceful Resolution
Washington reports the President's Industrial Commission invites criticism and suggestions as it prepares its final report. The tentative findings favor a national tribunal of nine members and twelve regional tribunals to settle strikes, endorse collective bargaining, and reject treating labor as a commodity. No work stoppage during board inquiries or recommendations.
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Washington
President’s Industrial Commission
Commission
Board of Umpire
Movement 10 Nominate Bryan for Presidency
A movement has been launched to nominate William J. Bryan for the presidency. Former Bryan leagues in states will be reorganized under Harry Walker, a Bryan friend, leading the effort.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Harry Walker
Seventeen Charged in Poison Whiskey Sale Case
Seventeen men were arrested in New York on December 29 for selling poisoned whiskey that has sickened many and caused over a hundred victims since Christmas. Nine more were arrested in Chicago where ten deaths have occurred. Mrs. Davis returns from Hope after visiting home folks.
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New York
Chicago
Davis
George Davis
Hope
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