Lane Denies Resignation of Interior Secretary
Washington December 17 Secretary Franklin D Lane of the Interior denies reports he tendered his resignation to President Wilson He says he may resign but only after discussing it with the President and does not want to add burdens to the President A telegram to Governor Riggs cites that Lane has not sent nor written any resignation and has contemplated leaving the cabinet with no immediate action signed by Assistant Secretary John Hallowell
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Washington
Franklin D. Lane
Department of the Interior
Wilson
Governor Riggs
Lane
Thomas Riggs, Jr
Washington Post
Gov. Riggs
John Hallowell
Secretary of the Interior
Dempsey Seeks 250000 For Paris Fight
Reports from Paris state promoter M Dekjim will meet Dempseys demand for a 250000 purse for a Paris bout. San Francisco says Jack Kearns will push for a percentage of receipts in addition to the 250000 purse. St Louis reports Bob Martin stopping Arthur Pesky in the third round. Portland notes Tommy Gibbons outpoints Jimmy Darcy.
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Paris
M. Dekjim
Wonderland’ Sporting Club
Jack Dempsey
San Francisco
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
ST. Louis
Bob Martin
Akron
Ohio
Inter-Allied
Farmies
Arthur Pesky
Ontario
National Society Roosevelt Policies Formed in New York
A national committee on organization has been named by William B. Thompson to develop and apply Roosevelt policies. Participants include Barrett, Charles Jerome Boséparte, Evangeline Booth, John Burroughs, Carrie Chapman Catt, R. Garfield, Cardinal Gibbons, Gen. Gorgas, Senators Lenroot and Poindexter, Admiral Sims, Henry Watterson, and Gen. Leonard Wood.
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New York
Roosevelt
William B. Thompson
Barrett
Charles Jerome Boséparte
Evangeline Booth
John Burroughs
Carrie Chapman Catt
R. Garfield
Cardinal Gibbons
Gorgas
Albert John Washington
Irvine L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Admiral Sims
Oscar Stress
Henry Watterson
Leonard Wood
Rough assault wounds three U S officers in Brest
In Brest on December 17 a rough attack struck three American officers as they left a concert. Lieut Clove was seriously wounded and Charles Nevin was shot in the incident, underscoring rising tensions during the postconcert period.
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Brest
France
Lieut
Clove
Charles Nevin
Theatre seats raised for New Year in New York City
Two leading theatres set prices for New Years Eve performances from 3.30 to 11 dollars. The moves come as prohibition enforcement bars wine from dinners and are expected to fill theatres to capacity in Chicago.
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New York City
Chicago
End of World Prediction Fails As Day Proceeds
In San Francisco on December 17 Prof Porta, a meteorologist, said his doom prediction over planetary alignment causing a cataclysm was greatly exaggerated. He noted the sun spot would have formed but was prevented by the sun's rotation. Scientists scoff at the long standing end of world theory from astrologers.
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New York
Etc
Porta
Saturn
Neptune
Venus
Mercury
San Francisco
Rhode Island seeks Supreme Court to test wet law validity
Rhode Island Attorney General R. Rice asks the Supreme Court for original proceedings to assess the prohibition amendment and to obtain a temporary injunction preventing federal enforcement until the measure's constitutionality is resolved.
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Rhode Island
Washington
R. Rice
Supreme Court
Contracts Signed for New Talent for Coast Baseball
Seattle reports six major leaguers have signed with the Pacific Coast League club including a catcher two pitchers a first baseman a shortstop and an outfielder President Klepper who just returned from the east announced the deals Also noted is the earlier trade of pitcher Lyle Bigbee to the Philadelphia Athletics for three players.
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Seattle
Klepper
Lyle Bigbee
Philadelphia Athletics
Gerard Declares Depends On Wilson For Third Term
Former ambassador James W. Gerard said he would not seek the presidential nomination for the South Dakota primaries if President Wilson pursued a third term. He noted his filing for the nomination but stipulates he won’t run if Wilson runs again.
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New York
James W. Gerard
Germany
South Dakota
Wilson
Liberal party to be in the field
J H Hopkins of New York chairman of the Liberal Executive Committee said a third party will be in the field in the next elections campaign. He indicated a campaign in about 16 states.
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Louis
J. H. Hopkins
New York
Executive Committee Conference of Liberals
Miners Vote Stirs Radical Accusations In Washington
Seattle December 17 state district and national officers of the United Mine Workers of America left for Cle Ellum and Roslyn coal fields where 3000 miners voted to stay on strike. Officials seek to clarify the situation amid radicals accused of swaying workers by claiming the settlement favored capital. Elsewhere Washington mines have workers back at the seams.
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Seattle
United Mine Workers of America
Cle Ellum
Roslyn
Washington State
Coal locals vote to stay out at Cle Elum and Roslyn
Five of eight locals at Cle Elum and Roslyn coal fields, the largest in Washington, chose not to return to work today amid belief that the foreign speaking element is responsible for the action.
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Washington State
Ellensburg
Wash
Cle-Ellum
Roslyn
Coal Strike Toll Totals Vast Sums Across States
W D McKinley secretary of the Southern Ohio coal exchange estimates the strike cost Ohio and Kentucky about 19 million dollars in state losses and 60 million in miners wages. Railroads and other industries face un estimable damages.
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Columbus
W. D. McKinley
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange
Kentucky
Ohio
Heywood to Speak Sunday Stirs Chicago Crowd
Chicago Dec 17 The American Legion of Detroit petitioned Federal Judge Landis to bar William D Heywood of the I W W from speaking Sunday Judge Landis said he could do nothing calling it the outrage of the century that such men should be allowed to speak
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Chicago
American Legion of Detroit
Landis
William D. Heywood
I. W. W. Organization
Defects of Ellis Island Are Reviewed by Officials
New York officials and Representative Isaac Siegel outline seven immigration reforms to tighten U S entry rules. Proposals include naturalization courts in big cities, a U S oath at age 21, abolition of the Commissioner General of Immigration, an Assistant Secretary of Labor for immigration, stricter island inspections, a border military immigration patrol, and harsher penalties for ship owners who desert alien crews. Officials say pre entry exams cannot fully protect the country from radicals.
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New York
Ellis Island
Congressional Committee
House
United States
Isaac Siegel
Siegel
Commissioner General of Immigration
Department of Labor
White Light district buys cider for New Year
Getting ready for holiday in New York as the White Light district purchases large quantities of cider for the upcoming New Year celebration.
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New York
White Light District
Pershing reports on American army in France
General Pershing’s special report to Secretary Baker outlines the U S army’s role in Meuse-Argonne, noting American resolve and allied cooperation. He cites 22 American and 4 French divisions defeating 47 German divisions, with heavy American losses and captured materiel. The document traces overseas force growth from 1917 to over 2 million, and key organizational steps and conferences with allies.
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Washington
Pershing
Baker
France
Meuse-Argonne
Sedan
Boy Inventor Stuns Experts With Air Power Claim
Seattle, Dec. 17. Alfred Hubbard, a 19 year old, asserts a machine that generates electrical power from the air can operate power and heat indefinitely without other energy sources. Father William E. Smith, physics professor, calls the device transformative, saying it may replace existing generators and overturn established theory.
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Seattle
Alfred Hubbard
William E. Smith
Seattle College
Premature Leaks in Court Decisions Spark DOJ Talks
Washington Dec 17 Officials of the Department of Justice held numerous conferences to determine if there is illegality in alleged leaks of Supreme Court decisions. The government regards premature publication as unfortunate but finds no evidence warranting prosecutions.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
German ammunition depot explodes near Wilhelmshaven
Berlin report says a blast at the Marisinsel ammunition depot killed 43 workers and wounded over 100. The explosion occurred near Wilhelmshaven in German territory, raising fears of further incidents and triggering emergency responses.
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Berlin
Wilhelmshaven
Nations buy copper as France Germany and Japan bid
New York December 17 report states France Germany and Japan are purchasing copper in large quantities. Export sales this month surpass any two week period this year except July, with the Dutch financing the German purchases.
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New York
France
Germany
Japan
Clyde Hoey Wins NC Ninth District Special Election
Clyde Hoey Democrat defeats John Morehead Republican in North Carolina ninth district in a special election centered on League of Nations questions. Hoey pledged to support the treaty while Morehead opposed it, drawing campaign trail emphasis on the treaty’s fate. Washington expresses satisfaction with a treaty friendly result.
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Congress
North Carolina
League of Nations
Charlotte
N. C
Clyde Hoey
John Morehead
League
Washington
Uruguay to mediate between United States and Mexico
Gabriele Terra the Uruguayan minister offered to mediate the dispute between Mexico and the United States. Mexican and Uruguayan officials report the offer as received. The Department of State is now informed of Uruguay’s mediation proposal as possible peace effort.
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Wey
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
Gabriele Terra
Montevideo
Washington
Uruguay
Department of State
Rancher Fred Hugo Recounts Villa Capture Ordeal
Fred Hugo, an American rancher, says he suffered no hardships during his capture by Villa bandits and subsequent detention in the mountains. He was released and notes the United States government's actions through the embassy in Mexico City to press Carranza on the matter.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Fred Hugo
Villa Bandite
Villa
Carranza
Mexico City
Bolsheviks claim capture Kiev and Kupiansk
Bolsheviks assert control of Kiev and report occupying Kupiansk southeast of Kharkov. The statement outlines gains amid ongoing military actions in the region as of December 17. Local reports confirm battlefield advances and strategic positions surrounding Kharkov.
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London
Kiev
Kupiansk
Kharov
Nation-wide drive on against costs outlined by Justice Dept
Chicago, Dec. 17. Attorney General Palmer announced a plan by the Department of Justice to lower living costs. The campaign calls for fair price committees in cities and counties, auxiliary groups to restrict purchases to necessities, and conservation efforts. Mayors prosecutors and other officials would be urged to apply pressure to restore industrial peace as four-minute men deliver nationwide addresses. The program aims to continue until prices fall.
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Chicago
Palmer
Department of Justice
Profiteers Called Devils Chicago Meeting Promotes Fair Prices
Illinois district attorneys join Attorney General in a campaign against high living costs. Palmer urged formation of fair price committees nationwide and told women to buy only necessities until prices fall. He called profiteers devils and urged prosecutors to pursue them.
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Chicago
Illinois
Palmer
Manufacturer threatens to establish store for employees
Lawrence Mags Dec 17 report details a large demonstration as thousands of textile workers left their spindles to greet William Wood, president of the American Woods Company, who met with the Chamber of Commerce to demand price reductions or he would open a large store selling at cost to his workers.
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Lawrence, Mags
William Wood
American Woods Company
Chamber of Commerce
Paper shortage debate moves Northwest pulp wood survey
In Washington on December 17 Senator Miles Poindexter urged that Northwest and Alaska pulp timber can end the U S paper shortage for decades. The Pont al Committee asked newspapers to cut newsprint costs ten percent for six months while President Peck of the American Forestry Association backed Poindexter s bill for a regional survey of pulp wood lands. The House Postal Committee also urged publishers to economize, deferring action on a bill to limit daily pages for six months to aid the solution.
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Washington
Miles Poindexter
Northwest
Alaska
United States
Pontal Committee
Peck
American Forestry Association
Poindexter
Neau
House Postal Committee
Sugar Control Bill Advances to Conference
The House yesterday passed the sugar control and equalization board bill, extending its operation for another year. The measure now moves to a conference committee for final negotiations.
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Washington
House
Sugar Control and Equalization Board
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