Esthon ia yields to Reds and rail plan dominates politics
President's return of railroads triggers union push to make the Plumb plan a central issue in the 1920 election. Glenn Plumb warns that Congress action protecting rail workers could cost Republicans victory, while Democrats face pressure over labor. Industrial unrest looms with talks on government control and strike prevention amid commissions and coal dispute preparations.
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Mildred Morris
International News Service
Washington, B. C
Glenn. Plumb
Congress
Relcoud
Democratic Party
William G. McAdoo
United States
Industrial Commission
Ehder
Indor
Ite
Elig
Transportorulon Industey
Cumming
Palmer
Raeolian
Mahimer
Beeville Opera House Block Burns in Beeville
Beeville Tex Dec 27 Beeville s Opera House block burned with two dry goods stores and a tailor shop damaged by collapsing walls The fire began at 12 40 pm and was controlled by volunteer firemen by 2 30 pm The three story block housed the opera house autos agency law offices and several stores with losses estimated at about 20000 with 15000 insured No injuries reported amid efforts by volunteers to prevent spread to nearby businesses
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Kansville
Texan
Beeville
Opera Hone
Rolon
Arocery
tantouiaUmle
Walla
Opety
Autnmatics Agency
A. P. Teen
BF. Kinkler
Unker and
Chamabisa
W. A. Hart
Morin
Celu and
Umotdare
Washington Street
Toley
Tose and Kinkler
Merk
Pilbaugh
Fireiben
Jack Soney Tink
Flinmys
Weliten
Acbale Vroatnend
Beoritte
Detroit Union Bars American Legion Men
In Petrol Michigan on December, Tagal No. 127 Automoblic Aircraft and Ventelr Workers of America voted to forfeit membership in the American Legion. An amendment to by-laws, adopted by the union after their leadership alleged the Legion violated free speech rights and aligned against a faction, led to the expulsion and reorganization within the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagal No. 127
Ameren
American Legion
Arensiy
Pat Taylor
Union
Attertead Leclan Bear Organisation
Attertead Leclan Bear Organisation, But Becaust
Fee “Ren
Daniels Reconvenes Board of Awards Over Dispute
Secretary Daniels, facing a navy revolt over World War I honors, reconvened the awards board to reconsider all naval distinguished service recognitions. Admiral Sims will again chair, with new scrutiny of who truly earned high honors and potential changes to award guidelines.
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Daniels
Board OF Awards
Arthur Sears
Henning
Chicago Tribune
D. C
Wash— Inztan
Bureau of Navigation
Penn
Admiral Sims
Daniele
Baatah
Bilary P. Sonew
Cang
Raymond D. Haahrouck
Veraw
Gavel Crosmos
Toy ‘Weslevet
Maro
Americas
Ta Natal Circlex
Shue
Thug
Conla
Paad
Agalb
Sima
Slog
Daniel
Wilson
Mizval
Widow Pleads to Attend Slain Husband’s Funeral
Mount Clemens Michigan December 27 Lloyd Prevost released from Macomb County jail after a day as a material witness in the slaying of J Stanley Brown whose body was found in a car on a lonely road. Lack of evidence given. Mrs Ruth Brown widow pleads with officers to attend her husband’s funeral.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Lloyd Prevost
J. Stanley Brown
Macomb Countty
Mra. Brown
Ruth Brown
Detroit
Hapgood Coming Home Explains His Russian Mission
The State Department says Norman Hapgood will return to the United States to discuss the Russian situation. Col. George Harvey disputes the agency’s portrayal, noting Hapgood’s alleged role as a liaison for Lenine and Trotsky and his activities at Copenhagen as a Soviet trading post. The president and secretary of state reportedly know more than Hapgood about these matters.
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Noomaan Hapgool
Pial
Ménara
Lenine
Trotsky
Copenhagen
Noviet
Hapgood
Christmas whiskey horror toll rises to seventy one
Springfield Mass reports a deadly wood alcohol liquor case killing seven in Holyoke Chicopee and Springfield with 71 total deaths across four New England states. Federal and state officials hunt counterfeit makers and retailers as hospitals treat hundreds for poisoning.
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Springfield
Mass
Chicopee
Holyoke
Pittsburgh
George Gaghe
Chierpee
Gagne
Chicopte
Alexander Perry
Chicopee Falls
Josep Alun
Charles Perry
Ann Qrozier
William Baber
American Howee
Michael Dédanes
Regal Equor Seliing
Ledet
New England
New York
Springeld
Syracuse
Emporium
Vienmond
Richmond
Chicoper
Falla
Washington
Internal
Congress
Scobel
OKLA BABY MYSTERY TIES TO BILLY DANZEY CASE
Oklahoma City reports link a missing Hammonton child to the Danzer Danzey mystery. Police chief says a Collineville letter notes surveillance on two suspects and a possible match to the Hammon ton child. Edward White, father of the murdered child, discusses attorney Collineville inquiries as officials pursue leads and await grand jury action.
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Oklahoma City
Gkls
Danzer
Pety
Danzey
Ein” Danzey Jed
Robert Anton
Calilesville
Hammonton
Tulen
Anton
N. Ti
Kitty Dansey Hay
Tsi Cottinaville
Oklo
Edward White
Jean
Collinsvile
Bly. Danser
White
Kin Xon
Collinsville
Charles White
Bell
Edity Jones
Liberty of
Ball
EC Gavrclli
Bixborin
Amande Cites
Wy — Yan
Japan Labor Delegates Expect Warm Welcome At Conference
San Francisco December 25 Japan delegates arrive in Washington for the International Labor Conference amid tension over possible mob action. Reports say T Mesimore, a Japanese labor delegate, faced potential expulsion to avoid a repeat incident. News notes a concession granting nine and a half hours for Japanese labor, prompting powerful reactions in labor circles.
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Francisco
Siberia
Japan
Washington
T. Mesimore
Sabor
Wit Arrause
Japanter
Albericar
Japasene
For Col en Satta et al Camabies 1m UE woes
A terse report notes issues involving Col and Satta et al with one million euro problems. The item mentions Camabies and related financial woes affecting multiple parties.
Christmas Peace Brings Esthonian Nation Hope
The joint Esthonian and Soviet Russian delegation reached general peace terms in Dorpat, with a Christmas halt in hostilities. Delegates return home for holidays and plan to draft a treaty, as Bolsheviks gain access to Esthonian ports and markets.
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John Clayton
San Antonio Evening News
Chicago Tribune
Orpat
Livonia
Vic London
Dorpat
Aeananlelae Oharn Hareful
Rhar Nowy
Abulu Sos Mercurs
Affairev
Russia
Bathouln
Guy
Exthonia
Entente
Lathonii
le Giosniy
Nazy
Esthonia
Tonter Cove
Narva
IaSa
Yudenttch
Kolchak
Denikin
Avid Poske
Geo. Kostayev
Belshewhki
Winter Receives British Order of the Bath at Fort Sam Houston
Col. F A Winter, a former Southern Department apartmental surgeon, was formally presented the Order of the Bath by Maj Gen Joseph O T Dickwell acting for the Secretary of War at Fort Sam Houston. The ceremony honored his wartime service in England and contributions to medical welfare of American and French troops.
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F. A. Winter
Southern Department
Joseph O T. Dickwell
Fort_Sam' Houston
Utatt
Winter
Secretary of War
Cary
Praece
Col Winter
Milex
New York Robberies Reach Record High as Public Fear Grows
New York City facing a year with one in twelve residents robbed amid a surge in banded gangs and burglaries. Insurance firms report premiums up 20 percent on policies under 2000, with losses approaching 25 million dollars. Also: legal action in Wisconsin over sugar stock held by Nestle’s Food Company.
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New York
Jaen
Policker
New York City
Gentry
Dubie Rahbeen
Wickpockard
Olly Claskes
Dave
Ray
Chile
cnBon Fe
Popularity Gripes Highlight James Effect on Travel
A fragmented report notes excess celebrity around James popularity affecting travel scenes. A Chicago revenue office inquiry follows a dining car scene where passengers sought favors, revealing a suitcase containing bonds valued at 1000 in a wartime prohibition context.
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Aecago
Turten
Sabe Wan
Walter
Chicago
van Rood
Jamer
Florida
Jamece
Havans
James
Join McFarland
Tha Revenue Office
Prohibition
Weather forecast for Bombay region and Warrington eyeing fronts
Weather bulletin shows fair to good conditions in Bombay with light to moderate northwest winds and a high near 36 to 40. Tonight’s low around 32 with a mid 40s peak expected. no heavy storms forecast as days advance. Regionwide outlook hints at unsettled patterns and shifting fronts to be monitored by authorities.
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Antonie Asd Yi
Bombay
Ehane
Sean BT Lawes
Ganerat
Fe Warrington
Moontals
Fisteau
Intervention in Mexico by many nations urged
London reports H Grahame Richards former British consul general to Mexico proposes a mixed foreign commission with Britain and the United States in top roles to oversee Mexico. He argues such intervention would protect foreign interests, noting large British and American investments and a weak Mexican government under Porfirio Diaz era.
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London
Mexico
Great Britain
United States
H. Grahame Richards
Micharle Hulle
Mowlan
Mextco
Inc.pence
Richards
Belcain
Porfirio Diaz
Povnil
Algerica
Washington
Jesus
Che
Central American Republic
Reharde
Cary
Treason Conviction Crowned by Clemency for A E F Soldier
Private Leary or Porhoattpr of the American Expeditionary Forces was sentenced to 20 years for treason at a New York court martial. Clemency reduced the prison term to 10 years, with unserved portion suspended. Secretary of War Waker announced the clemency recommendations were approved after review by the clemency board.
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Washington
Leywreosd
New York
Gersing
Perlmutlee
Crowder
Perlmutter
Worce
Gordon
Leerie Tulan
Senators Plan League Entry Campaign In 1920 Race
A nonpartisan organization formed by senators opposing any form of League of Nations ratification aims to push the issue into the 1920 campaign. It intends to have candidates from constable to president pledge opposition and have the League written into party platforms nationwide.
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League OF Nations
Martin Calrad
Carsenend Oe
Washington, D. C
League of
Cepeesaase
Avery
Menutora
de Slane
Langue of Nations
League
Pliforsoa
National
Ibe
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Smith
Portland
Oro
Oteeon
OPERA
Burns
Battle Creek, Mich
Page Town
Norman Bargood
Clevelany
Obie
Hartford
Cana
Okla
Billy Danzey
JAP Labor
Baltic State
Gen
Dickman
Wieconsl
Menomonte
Wis
States District
Bt C. Walfe
Jooey
Southern Republic
Floyd Macgriff
Btatteet
Senate
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