Lift Day Ban Advocated By Senator And Representative
Dec 19. Former Senator Lewis of Illinois and Representative Olney of Massachusetts pressed President Wilson to lift the wartime liquor ban. Lewis argues whisky stocks should be sold before the 18th Amendment takes effect. Olney backs easing to aid business and allow distillers to realize on bonded stocks.
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United Press
Wilson
Lewis
Illinois
Tumulty
Olney
Massachusetta
Washington
President Wilson
White House
Goldfish Inked By Mischievous Intruder At School
In Reading, California, a prankster broke into Principal Virginia Heath’s classroom at night scattering papers and rifling desks. The culprit emptied a gallon of black ink into the goldfish jar, leaving the fish appearing as if a cuttlefish had dived in and vanished.
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San Francisco
Virginia Heath
Reading
Execution of Wife Murderer Borich Reported in Salt Lake City
Borich faced the firing squad at 8 27 am and uttered a final religious line. He strangled Mrs Velma Adkins of Twin Falls Idaho and urged Alcina to return. he insured his life in his own favor. After sentencing he claimed insanity to gain mercy, but the pardon board refused to recommend leniency.
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Salt Lake City
Jesus
Altho Borich
Ten-Cent Tacoma Fares Sought by Traction Firms
In Olympia a 10 cent street car fare plan for Tacoma traction lines was filed with the public service commission. If approved, the tariff would start January 18 with a 30 day effective period, unless protests trigger a hearing. Attorneys Howe and Henderson represent Tacoma Railway and Power and Pacific Traction. bankruptcy avoidance is cited as a reason.
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Olympia
Tacoma
Public Service Commission
Tacoma Railway and Power and
Pacific Traction Companies
James P. Howe
Scott Henderson
Henderson
Stone & Webster Properties
PortA Storms Now Overdue
San Francisco reports show sunshine and calm along the Pacific coast despite Prof Albert Porta declaring today would bring the worst storms in history. He predicts earthquakes and widespread storms as the alignment of planets supposedly triggers disaster with Ketchikan Alaska cited as a possible exception.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Albert F. Portala
Alaska
Porta
The
United Press Today
Ban Francisco
Albert Porta
Vancouver
B. C
San Diego
United Areas
Portland
Oregon
United States
Ketchikan
Mexicans Hold Two U. S. Tars
Two American sailors H V Leonard and H Martin from the submarine tender Pocomoke are jailed in Mazatlan since November 12 on charges of assaulting a Mexican citizen. The U S consul seeks a speedy trial and reports on the Jenkins case and Mexican oil actions affecting U S interests. President Wilson weighs how to respond to Carranzas latest moves and a potential new note.
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Washington
United Prem
Mazatlan
Mexico
State Department
Ma Tlan
H. V. Leonard
H. ©. Martin
Pocomoke
Wilson
Carrangia
United States
W. O. Jenkins
Jenkins
Altho
Jenking
Carranza
New Wella
Maud Tabor Death Inquest Hears Mother Testimony
In Pawpaw Michigan the inquest into Maud Tabor's death resumed with her mother Mia Sarah Tabor as the principal witness. The mother described details to Prosecutor Glenn Warner and Sheriff Andrew Lang but the exact content was not released. Rumors suggested Virgo may be exonerated. officials would not confirm.
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Pawpaw
Mich
Maud Tabor
Mia
Sarah Tabor
Tabor
Glenn E Warner
Andrew Lang
Virgo
Joseph Virgo
Mand Tabor
Warner
Lang
Florence Tabor Critchlow
Propose New Plan in Labor Disputes
Washington December 191 aited Preas proposes a new departure in settling industrial disputes to be recommended to President Wilson labor organizations and employers in the official report of the industrial commissioners.
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Washington
Wilson
Industrial Commissioners
War Colds or lafinensa and fia Preventive take LAXAa
Fragmented note mentions medicines Guavwes Tablets with a box label and the words preventive possibly for colds. No clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
Court Hears Emotion as New Murder Trial Opens
In Los Angeles on December 19 the trial of Harry S. New for the murder of Frieda Lesser begins. Jurors chosen without women, witnesses like Mrs Lerner testify as the mother breaks down on the stand. Judge Craig urges chaperoned attendance for young girls in court.
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Los Angeles
Harry S. New
Wiiody Lesser
Clyde Minnis
Frieda Lesser
A. I. Wagner
Frieda Leaser
Woolwine
Alice Laewmer
Leaner
Judge Craig
Lily Burger
Marry New
Edna Clancy
New
United States
Hermosa Beach
Frieda
Lewner
Craig
U S to Deport Red Held Here
A warrant for the arrest and deportation of Arthur J. Smith accused agitator and archist has arrived from Washington. Smith, jailed on espionage and syndicate law charges, will be held for deportation as a radical previously sent East for Ellis Island removal.
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Arthur J. Smith
Washington, D. C
Henry M. White
Smith
Ellis Island
Seattle
New York
Sixty One Alleged Reds Arrive for Deportation
New York dispatch reports sixty one alleged communists from Western states arriving at Eliad to await deportation. Their special train departed San Francisco ten days earlier and picked up deportees at St. Louis Chicago and Pittsburg.
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New York
Eliad
San Francisco
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Soviet Envoy Released After Immigration Check
Demitrie Salaniff, companion of Vladimir Vochmetroff, acting head of Russia’s largest financial concern, was released by U.S. immigration authorities in San Francisco after review. Vochmetroff represents a 20 million strong co operative buying group called centrosoluz or Central Union of Consumers Societies. He aims to urge lifting the blockade on Soviet Russia, end outside interference, and secure financial help.
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San Francisco
Demitrie Salaniff
Vladimir K. Vochmetroff
Russia
Vochmetroff
Centrosoluz
Central Union of Consumers’ Societies
United Press
United States
Pale and Worn Woodcock on Stand in Murder Trial
In San Francisco on December 19 United Press reports Edgar Woodcock, a frail 33 year old, testified under tension about the killing of Edward Kelly. He described illness from army service and a “flirt murder” context while his wife Mrs Woodcock testified with calm, recounting the night on Market street. Two surprise witnesses supported the Woodcocks by placing Mrs Woodcock near the scene and indicating Kelly’s recognition.
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San Francisco
United Press
Edgar Woodcock
Cray
Edward Kelly
Woodcock
O'Grady
Sonny
Cooper
Kelly
John Bullen
Woodcocks
Arthur Aurand
Bullen
Aurand
Druggists Offer PAZO Ointment Refund If It Fails
Advertises PAZO Ointment for piles promising a refund if it does not cure itching bleeding or protruding hemorrhoids. Claims relief includes soothing irritation and healing with restful sleep after first application. Price is 60 cents.
Checking Up the Income Tax
Revenue officers in this district are busy auditing income tax for 1918 and earlier years and collecting thousands in delinquent taxes and penalties. Grant L. Miller, an income tax expert and former deputy collector, offers to advise and aid taxpayers.
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Grant L. Miller
Internal Revenue
New York Block
Seattle
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