Cuba Probe Ordered by America
Washington reports say General Enoch Crowder, sent by the President to Cuba, will seek to settle the Cuban election dispute and financial problems. Officials warn that failure to reach an early agreement could worsen the crisis before Menocal’s term ends. Crowder may oversee by elections and guide policy as Cuban courts rule on fraud claims. The United States may urge restraint while bankers refuse loans.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Enoch H. Crowder
Wilson
Crowder
Annterim
Lne
Uberal Party
Cuban Officials Hope Crowder Can Help Them
Havana Cuba Jan 4 Cuban officials and leaders await Gen Enoch Crowders visit hoping he may untangle the financial and political difficulties on the island The country has no officially selected successor to President Menocal and no announcement has been made within the required period Alfredo Zayas is reported to have defeated Jose Miguel Gomez the Liberal candidate
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Havana
Cuba
Enoch Crowder
Menocal
Aince
Alfredo Zayas
Candl
Uberal
Jose Miguel Gomez
Cuba halts Western Union cable landing at Havana
Havana reports the Cuban government stopped work on landing the Western Union cable from Barbadoes at Cojimar a Havana suburb. Officially announced as a cessation late yesterday the matter now rests with President Menocal. The halt was taken in cooperation with the United States government.
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Havana
Cubanronment
Western Union
Parbadoes
Cojimar
Menocal
Washington
United States
Longshoreman Lands on Roof in Bribery Flight Capture
James Landy a longshoreman fled across the County City building roof chased by Patrolmen Bell and McWade. He was captured after leaping doors and windows and was jailed on a double bribery charge while facing a statutory charge. Mollie Armatead, 21, of 1490 Elliott Ave. W., is a prosecuting witness with alleged ties to the case.
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James Landy
C. W. Bell
R. C. McWade
Landy
T. H. Patterson
Bell
McWade
Hell
Mollie Armatead
Elliott Eve. W
Sandy
California
Patterson Bays
Labor Seeks Industry Probe By AFL Leaders
Washington reports organized labor plans a congressional inquiry into three areas: profits of big companies on necessities and prices, railroad management causing mass layoffs and public money waste, and wholesale textile industry shutdowns. Edgar Wallace leads the AFL legislative committee pushing the probe.
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Washington
Organized Labor
Edgar Wallace
Legislative Committee
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Johnson
International Machinists’ Union
Kansas City Brief Notes 2 Percent Adjustment
Kansas City report notes an adjustment of 2 percent affecting local finances. Details are sparse in this fragment, with no clear entities beyond the city.
Two Now Boss Parks of City
Seattle park news reports Joseph Uminoff appointed superintendent at Volunteer Park while J W Thompson resists resignation and civil service rules delay. Park board to seek charter change removing superintendent from civil service. Citizens and employees adjust to dual leadership across city parks. Labor unions levy weekly wage to fund anti open shop stance amid Schooley Printing Co dispute.
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Seattle
Jacob Uminoff
Volunteer Park
Park Board
J. W. Thompson
Boas
Park Commissioners
City Legal Department
Civil Service
Schooley Printing Co
Watson
Schooley Company
Home Rule Bill Now In Effect In Ireland
London reports the British government insists the home rule bill is law and aims to empower an Irish parliament in the north with a southern parliament later united by a joint council. Sinn Fein candidates have been announced and officials expect them to shift from extremism toward supporting the new order. Crown forces remain under order to maintain control as martial law is potentially justified. Eamonn De Valera may be courted as a martyr but is not targeted if sincere.
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London
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Anth Sinn Fein
Hiritish
Strickland
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
de Valera
Manifesto Expected From Irish Leader De Valera
Dublin reports say a manifesto from President De Valera of the Irish republic is imminent after talks with the inner circle of the Sinn Fein. The aged leader was described arriving in Ireland, leaning on a staff, amid reports of unrest including two Sinn Feiners killed at Ballyrand. Cork officials state martial courts begin for those defying the December 27 surrender order with no verdicts yet.
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Dublin
de Valera
Irish Republic
Inder
Binn Fein
Ireland
Sinn
Germany Says Arms Destroyed Prevent Surrender
Germany explains it cannot surrender all arms as they were destroyed. Government notes France’s disarmament demand and states self defense organizations have been disarmed or will be by month’s end.
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Perlin
Germany
France
Western Washington counties meet on good roads plan
Representatives from Western Washington counties plan a 10 a m Thursday conference at the Chamber of Commerce to push a good roads program at the coming legislative session. In Fond du Lac Wisconsin prohibition aid is blamed for closing county workhouse. only 12 attended last year.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Fond DU Lac
Wia
Vast Sum Produced From Irrigation In Washington
Washington water area for irrigation yields 75 to 90 million dollars in wealth each year and only six percent of the state's 6 000 000 horsepower hydroelectric capacity is currently in use, per State Hydraulic Engineer Marvin Chane.
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Olympia
Washington
Marvin Chane
Skagit Power Project Faces Bid Delay and Bond Funds
Mayor Caldwell and city council met Monday amid threat to halt Skagit power plant work. $2,060,000 in bonds issued with no bids received Monday. Sufficient funds exist to continue work for 60 days.
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Caldwell
Skagit
Du Barry Ivory Decor Set Reduced to $50
An upper main floor display shows a Du Barry decorated ivory set cut from $78.00 to $50.00.
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du Barry
January Clearance Cuts Stationery Prices Fast
In a January sale several stationery items drop in price. The offer highlights 72 packages of Margarite playing cards in bridge whist size with gilt edges and Recipe Card Cabinets in dexed with 100 cards per box priced at 69 cents.
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Marguerite
Textile sale listing with assorted fabrics
Indian Head fabric 25 cents a yard available in 2000 yards soft quality. Dress Ginghams 20 cents a yard with 2600 yards in multiple lengths. Junior Cloth 25 cents a yard offered at 2200 yards, 28 inches wide for house dresses and boys rompers. FABRIC FLOOR THIRD.
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Clausen
War Department
Supreme Court
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Ruth Gordon
Ean
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Ruth
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Kansas City
Hope Sinn Fein
Cork
Marc Argain
Oxfords
Boston
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Williams
la Belle
Cane” Soc
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