Wartime prohibition ruled constitutional by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court unanimously held wartime prohibition constitutional. Justice Brandeis said the prohibition amendment binds states and federal government. Decision signals further moves toward nationwide dry laws with the amendment effective January 16 and beer case rulings pending.
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Railroad men win overtime pay raise in slow freight
Washington December 15 under an agreement between the railroad administrator and four brotherhoods of trainmen and enginemen time and a half for overtime in slow freight service becomes effective as of December 1. The accord, announced today, covers overtime rates and applies to eligible railroad workers in designated slow freight operations.
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President Wilson Declines Concession in Treaty Deliberations
President Wilson stated there will be no compromise or concession on the peace treaty and he will not move toward its disposition. He said Republicans in the Senate must bear undivided responsibility for the treaty's fate, while Democratic leaders suggested compromise efforts may continue.
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Wilson
Senate
White House
Clemenceau Visits Kiel Amid Rain and Cameras
Premier Clemenceau toured Kiel as rain fell, signaling photographers to capture the moment. He joked about coal shortages with M. Claveille and ordered German officials to don hats, then thanked the city leaders for their good wishes.
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M. Claveille
Paris
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Claveille
Clemenceau
Coal restrictions eased to allow foreign ship departures
Washington reports today that coal supply restrictions on foreign ships have been relaxed to permit hundreds of vessels held in Atlantic ports to sail. Miners are returning to work nationwide, with 80 percent of bituminous mines expected active today, though full normal output will take days due to debris at mines.
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A F L Moves To Align Farmers In Labor Program
A F L officials pushed to recruit farmers into a labor program meeting with several farm organizations in Atlantic City. The reconstruction conference, begun Saturday, saw limited farm participation but yielded optimism about common ground. Union leaders say uniting producers is essential for victory in the coming election.
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Atlantic City
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Safetty
Pershing to arrive in Cincinnati for Ohio welcome
General John J. Pershing commander of the American expeditionary force lands in Cincinnati this afternoon to be greeted by Governor Cox. A station parade to his hotel, a dinner in his honor at 6, and a meeting at Muste hall at 8 are planned before he departs for Camp Sherman tonight.
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Cox
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Griffith Ang Party Arrives After Caribbean Search
Radio dispatches from Nassau report the yacht Grey Duck arrived safely with David W. Griffith and a party of moving picture actors aboard. They were blown off course after leaving Miami on Wednesday and were three days overdue before reaching the Bahamas on Saturday.
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Bahama Islands
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Bahamas
St Louis women's groups list questions on cost of living
About 150 representatives from St. Louis women’s organizations drafted questions on rising prices and sent them to the president, Missouri’s governor, Congress, the Justice Department and the American Federation of Labor. Questions probe price fixing, coffee costs, pork and beef prices, eviction practices, wholesale versus retail pricing, and labor focus.
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Body of Blake boy found. parent arrested
The body of James M. Blake Jr. washing ashore at Ventnor was found Sunday. His mother, Mrs. Blake, was arrested and charged with his murder after claiming kidnapping by two Black men. Autopsy noted drowning. motive and prior events under investigation amid family estrangement and conflicting reports.
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James M. Blake Jr
Philadelphia
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British interests buy U S goods for Baltic market
London December 1 British interests plan to buy American goods to sell in the Baltic states as turmoil ends. The American Chamber of Commerce in London says Kathoria sold to Great Britain its exportable timber surplus for 18 months in exchange for supplies Britain cannot grow. It notes 40 percent of Russian exports pass through Lettish ports and urges American firms to pursue this business.
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German reply given on peace protocol talks
PARIS Dec 15 The German peace delegation delivered the reply to the entente note on signing the protocol. French officials say the notes meet all points raised in the Nes note except the sinking of the German warships at Scapa Flow, a matter kept open to keep negotiations alive. Youngstown Isadore Gross, 12, killed in a competing accident on Mahoning Avenue.
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Evacuation of Fiume to Proceed Under D Annunzio
Reports from Fiume indicate Gabriele D Annunzio and his forces prepare to evacuate the Adriatic town while Italian troops, led by General Cavilia, maintain occupation. Italy seeks full sovereignty under the London Treaty terms, with France and Britain backing the accord and Prime Minister Nitti’s agreement guaranteeing D Annunzio’s aims.
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Presmier Nutt
Hugo Case Kidnapping Prompt U S Mexican Talks
Fred C. Hugo of El Paso, manager of a ranch near Musquitz, Mexico, was released to Villa forces after a $10,000 ransom claim, with no payment made. Several Mexicans held for ransom were released. The American embassy in Mexico City was instructed to seek a formal investigation by the Mexican government, and to probe reports that Villa abducted another American named Phillips.
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Texas
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Mexico
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Wxico City
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Villa
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Phillips
Krisch Bound Over to Grand Jury in Danville Fire
Henry Krisch, charged with arson for a blaze at Banbury lumber yard in Danville, pleaded guilty before Mayor Bair and was bound over to the grand jury. In default of bond of 91,000, he remains in county jail.
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