Ending of Coal Strike Compromise Hinted by Palmer
Washington dispatch reports no public details of new settlement proposals as Attorney General Palmer travels to Indianapolis to confer with Judge Anderson on injunction actions. White House says a Tuesday decision is possible and Congress weighs measures to take over mines.
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Palmer
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A. B. Anderson
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Gar-feld
Wilson
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Kenyon
Senate Labor Committee
Railroad Administration
Atoran
Factorias
Garfield
Commission
Green
C. B. Ames
Lewis and Green
Chicago
Middle West
John L. Lewin
Germany
Baron von Lersner
Villa claims twenty men in army amid surrender reports
Juarez Mexico Dec 3 Captain R Diaz Martines commander of the aviation squadron at Chihulahua reports the surrender of Gen Nicholas Hernandez who with 30 of his men rode into Parral four days ago and yielded Hernandez said Villa's following had dwindled to 20 men and that the rebel tail was skulking in the Guerrero mountains. Elsewhere labor talks and strikes threaten mines and steel plants with large job losses as Garfield's proposal looms.
Supreme Court Backs Private Power Pole Removal Rule
The Supreme Court invalidated a Los Angeles ordinance aimed at pushing a private electric power company out of business for a municipal rival. The ruling, affirming lower courts, blocks the private firm from removing its poles and lines to clear space for the city utility. New Mexico wins funds for state advertising from public lands. The Court allowed use of proceeds despite U.S. ownership of lands when New Mexico was a territory. National banks may charge rates above state caps. Citizens' and Scriven County Bank v. National Bank of Savannah, Ga. Justices Pitney Clarke and Brandels dissented.
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Supreme Court
Los Angeles
New Mexico
United States
Citizens’ and Scriven County Bank Gaainary
National Bank of
Savannah
Georgia
Pitney, Clarke and Brandels
Navy 13 Ready Days Daniels Report Highlights Strength
Washington reports Secretary Daniels states the navy is ready to hit hard, emerging stronger after the war. He notes battleships in service and under construction, six battle cruisers and 12 battleships, with 16 inch guns and 190 more guns to be manufactured. Ord nance officers estimate their discharge could lift a battleship to the Washington Monument.
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Washington
United States
Daniels
United States Navy
Great Britain
Washington Monument
Non-Partisans Meet in St Paul Tuesday
The national committee of the Non-Partisan League will convene Tuesday to shape policies for the coming year. Attendees include state representatives from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Montana Idaho Washington Colorado Nebraska Iowa Kansas Oklahoma and Texas to discuss league participation in next year’s national election.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Coloredo
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
D Annunzio Eyes Pacific Flight to United States
Captain Gabriele D Annunzio says he plans to fly to America after the Fiume issue is settled. He envisions a voyage across the Pacific, stepping island to island, weather permitting in February. Major Giurlati and Commander Rizzo arrive from Fiume bearing suggested solutions amid rumors of exhausted funds and troop payments.
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Pacific
U. Ss
Jume
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Spalato
Laibach
D'Annunzio
United States
Fiume
Associated Press
America
Italy
Tokio
Giurlati
Rizzo
Rome
D’annunzio
Wilson Opposes Mexico Severance Resolution
President Wilson declares grave concern at any move by Congress to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico. He argues such action reverses constitutional practice and could confuse foreign affairs guiding principles, sending the Mexican issue to the president's hands. He cites executive-led diplomacy and warns only advisory roles for Congress without explicit agreements.
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Wilson
Mexico
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Lodge
Fall and Brandagee
Connecticut
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Subcommittee On
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hitchcock
Houses of
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Albert B. Fall
United States Senate
Ancient problem solved says Paris renowned physicist
Paris dispatch reports Sir Ernest Rutherford, Langworthy professor at Manchester, has solved the transmutation of matter riddle long sought by alchemists. The famed scientist, noted for radioactivity research, is credited with success in a discovery hailed across Europe.
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Paris
Ernest Rutherford
Langworthy
University of Manchester
England
Ida Grove Telegraph Flap Hits Co names in Telegram
Telegram mix up read Ida Grove Mtevat Co. instead of Ida Grove Electric Co. delaying release approval. Ida Grove faces fuel strain but schools and courthouse hold oil and fuel to mid January, while a San Francisco fire aboard the Terrier blazes after a bomb incident tied to labor unrest.
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The
Coal Administration
Ida Grove Mtevat Co
Ida Grove Electric Co
San Francisco
Dee
Seattle
Bayer Aspirin and New York Population Decline Report
An advertisement touts Bayer aspirin as genuine and explains its uses and pricing, while a health report notes New York State’s population loss of about 90,000 over 20 months due to low birth rates and influenza. Dr. Herman M. Biggs cites a historic low birth rate and a declining death rate at 10.4 per thousand.
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New York
New York State
Herman M. Biggs
California Fig Syrup Ad Laxative For Children
A vintage advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children with a fruity taste. It includes dosing directions on the bottle and urges mothers to use the name California. The text also references horse colic treatment and lists unrelated farming ads and distributors ending with Southern Purchasing and Sioux City Ptg Co.
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California
Fooled by Fine Feathers at a High Hall Reception
A vivid account describes Prince Felsal of Hejaz gawking at uniformed British officers and regal robes at a Guild Hall reception. Field Marshal Viscount Allenby draws attention while Arabian princes and dignitaries mingle with soldiers and statesmen amid ornate dress and vanity. A side anecdote shows two women criticizing a neighbor’s gown, calling it a “creation” old as time.
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Prince Felsal
Hejjaz
Guildimii
Bugiaie
Viscount Allenby
Ebon
Guildhall
Vassar Girls Dress Dolls Returns in Holiday Contest
Vassar College students revive a long standing doll dressing contest for Christmas. Each year about 600 dolls are given by the Christian association to be dressed by students for local children. The best dressed doll earns a prize, with renewed wartime pauses now over and renewed enthusiasm.
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Vassar College
Vassar
Christian Association
Doctor Notes Growing Epidemic Ahead
An experienced physician comments on an unfolding health threat, noting signs of a brewing epidemic and the somber, wary mood it creates among medical professionals. The exchange hints at underlying public health pressures and the readiness of clinicians.
Golden Medical tonic praised by GEO MAUL in 1942 ad
An old advertisement praises Golden Medical as a tonic for run down health. It claims the remedy is superior to others and urges readers to use it for revitalizing strength and vitality, citing GEO MAUL of 1942 as endorsement.
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Golden Medical
USA
GEO. Maul
Balance. A Rural Discussion On Social Acutes
A dialogue contrasts a young and older speaker on the meaning of a social acute. The elder defines it as a place where money is weighed, implying economic judgment shaping social policy. The exchange hints at generational views on finance and social value.
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