Blue law bill to bar Sunday work in federal services
A draft bill sent to Senator McKellar by the Tennessee annual conference of Methodist ministers seeks nationwide Sunday prohibitions. It would ban federal employee Sunday work and interstate train operation, halt Sunday mail delivery, bar Sunday newspapers, and punish individuals and corporations with fines and imprisonment. It is backed by the Lord's Day Alliance and major evangelical denominations.
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Washington
Blue Law
Senate
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Tennessee Annual Conference of Methodist Ministers
Aymen
United States
United States Mail
Lord’s Day Alliance
America
Methodist
Baptist
Congregational
War costs France four million lives and aid plans
Paris reports that France’s population fell by four million during the war. Louis Mourier, new public assistance director, outlines measures for the Seine department council to cut infant mortality and improve welfare.
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Paris
France
Louis Mourier
Seine Department Council
Wilson Vetoes Joint Resolution on Interlocking Directorates
Washington, Jan 1 President Wilson vetoed the joint resolution aimed at suspending a section of the Slayton act prohibiting common carriers from dealing with any concern saving interlocking directorates. The veto highlights a clash over railroad governance and corporate structures.
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Wilson
Washington
Slayton
Poet Flee Plane as Fiume Evacuation Agreement Looms
D Annunzio orders departure from Fiume by air and confirms verbal accord on evacuation and Rapallo treaty. Rome notes recognition of Rapallo, disarmament of legionaries, and amnesty as hostilities pause. Fiume council negotiations continue with Gigante and Hostventuri representing city.
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Fiume
D’annunzio
Italy
Rapallo
Rome
Fiuiae
Ferrario
Caviglia
Richardo Gigante
Hostventuri
Gigante
Venice
Signorina Luisella Baccara
Houston Estimates Soldier Bonus Cost at 2.3 Billion
Secretary Houston told the Senate Finance Committee that passage of the soldiers' bonus bill would cost about 2.3 billion dollars to the government. He warned the act would raise taxes and outlined four plan options including adjusted service pay, insurance, vocational training aid, and farm and home development with multi‑billion price tags.
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Washington
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Nomination of Peter Jay as Roumania minister
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Peter Augustus Jay of Rhode Island to serve as minister to Roumania. This marks Jay's entry into diplomatic service and adds a new envoy to Washington's overseas posts.
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Roumania
Washington
Peter Augustus Jay
Rhode Island
Senate
Wilson
Textile unions accept 22 percent wage cut
Fall River Massachusetts December 31 six textile unions of the American Federation of Textile Operatives voted to accept the wage reduction of 22 percent recently announced by the manufacturers.
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Fall River
Mass
American Federation of Textile Operatives
Congressman Breaks Leg In Washington Incident
A congressman suffered a leg injury during an event in Washington. Details remain unclear as officials confirm the incident occurred in December and are reviewing circumstances surrounding the accident.
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Washington
Culver Citizens Battle Bandits in Broad Daylight
In Culver Indiana a bank holdup led to a pitched battle on the main street with five Chicago robbers. Three bandits were killed or captured, and about $7500 in cash was recovered after a clash that wounded several citizens and bandits. The bandits fled to Knox Burr Oak and were pursued. A separate report from Chicago details a third Illinois Central mail train robbery with two teen robbers wounded and a Faustian death of one.
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Culver
Ind
Chicago
Knox
Burr Oak
H. A. Fox
J. R. Burns
A. Gilbert
Culver Exchange Bank
J. I. Laine
Saine
Jacob Laine
New Orleans
Aroma Park
Big Four
Kankakee
Tim Healy
Illinois Central
John O'Neil
Joe Scott
Jake Scott
Greenville
Raid in Hurley Nets 70 Saloons Arrests in Prohibition Sweep
Forty eight federal agents raided 38 of 58 Hurley saloons arresting about 70 violators and seizing thousands of dollars in moonshine and bonded liquor. Prisoners were transported to Ashland where bonds were set from 500 to 2000 dollars each.
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Hurley
Wis
Iron Range
Prohibition
Frank D. Richardson
Chicago
Ashland
United States
Walter S. Kate
U S Weekly Market Report on Grain and Livestock
Weekly market roundup shows no definite trend in grain for the week ending Dec 30. Cash wheat premiums held while corn premiums eased. Mixed corn values declined and export demand for low grade wheat remained solid. Hay, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and live stock prices varied with mixed demand and holiday slowdowns.
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U. S. Bureau OF Markets
Washington
Chicago
Minneapolis
Gulf
Timothy
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Fined $20,000 in Liquor Cases
In Mays Landing New Jersey on January 1 Judge Robert H Ingersoll fined seventy seven Atlantic City hotel and case proprietors a total of 20000 dollars for selling intoxicating liquors in county court action.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Atlantic City
Robert H. Ingersoll
Milk Surplus Sparks Protest in Edwardsville Til
Report reveals a protest against milk production in Edwardsville Til as decreased consumption leaves many southern milk producers facing hardship and calls for intervention. Local residents and dairy farmers voice concerns over market demand and prices.
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Edwardsville
Til
Jane
Galli Curci to wed piano accompanist Homer Samuels
Mme Galli Curci announced plans to marry her pianist Homer Samuels in a wedding likely around January 16. Samuels, credited as a major factor in her career, was named as "the other man" in her divorce from Marquis Luigi C. Curci. he is reported to be in New York.
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Chicago
Mme
Galli-Curci
Homer Samuels
Samuels
New York
Mme. Galli-Curci
Marquis Luigi
C. Curci
Bandits Ruin Chicago Bank Falls to Receiver
Bank in Chicago on Dres sel Commercial and Savings was ruined by three bandit visits in three years. Rich hauls from two raids triggered financial trouble and led to the bank's placement under a receiver.
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Chicago
Bank
Dressel, Commercial and Savings Bank
Whisky Ring Revealed in National Prohibition Plot
Washington January 1 details emerge after the arrest of Antonio Pappano a dapper Italian fencing master in Washington tied to a nation wide scheme to obtain liquor through bribe supported permits from high prohibition officials The case uncovers a coordinated ring with political and enforcement links across regions.
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Washington
Antonio Pappano
Not Aid to Japan Desirability of Restraining Naval Arm
London dispatch reports a debate on Japan policy stressing restraint of naval armaments as a desirable goal. Officials and press discuss the risks and potential benefits of reducing naval capabilities amid emerging tensions.
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Japan
London
Naval
Arma
Swamp Root Ad Aims At Women Kidney Relief
An advertisement urges thousands of women with kidney and bladder trouble to start Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root treatment. It claims kidney health affects other organs and lists symptoms like back pain and headaches. Readers are advised to obtain a sample by sending ten cents and to mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Garfield Tea Purifies Blood Weighing Against Ailments
The ad claims Garfield Tea purifies the blood and erases rheumatism dyspepsia and many chronic ailments, presenting a health tonic in a promotional format without medical endorsement.
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Garfield
Judge Gary on marriage in a life of endless wrangles
The judge of the United States Steel corporation reflects on marriages that begin in love but become constant disputes. He recalls a dinner argument over carpet prices and parlor fruit, and a wife sighing that her husband would be wrong if they ever agreed on any topic.
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Gary
United States Steel Corporation
John
Some Husbands Still Timorous
A humorous note recalls old colony laws that barred kissing a wife on Sunday and suggests lingering effects in modern times.
Introducing Himself I'm a little stiff from lacrosse
A brief quotation captures a playful exchange about lacrosse and a Wisconsin reference. The line hints at a self introduction with humor and regional sentiment.
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Wisconsin
Army Private Earns Sixty Dollars Monthly
A private in the United States Army with specialized knowledge can command a monthly salary of sixty dollars. This pay reflects entry level compensation for trained personnel in certain roles within the armed forces.
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United States Army
Humorous Navy Aid Letter Ends With Postmaster Biting Back
A comic exchange describes J. K. Pauling as secretary of the navy asking a southern postmaster how far the Tombigbee river runs up. The postmaster replies it runs down, and later returns a defiant financial response when asked to surrender duties.
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J. K. Pauling
Navy
Tombigbee
Automobiles Lift Business Brain Power Claims
The United States Automobile Chamber of Commerce says cars have increased executive capacity by 33 1 3 percent, adding 37,492 executives to the business world. Salary values rose by 562,365,000 dollars due to motor transportation.
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United States Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Otter Fur Trade Mention Spurs Social Debate
A father’s remark about skinning an otter prompts a broader comment that many animals are harmed for fur. The exchange highlights concerns about animal suffering and fur industry practices.
Pessimist’s Quip Bores With Half-Baked Jokes
The remark notes a pessimist who fails to amuse with his supposed humor. The comment suggests weariness with bleak humor and hints at a broader mood about cynicism.
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Justine Johnstone
Paul Helleu
Secretary of the Treasury
Suays
Culver State Bank
Li. C
U. S. Weekly Market Report
Lewis Adam Vincent
Lewis Adam
Vincent
Oakland
Cal
National Board of Fire Underwriters
General Wood
Bayer
A . Bave
Longfellow
Fletcher
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