Missionary Captured in China Held for Ransom
Dr A L Shelton Christian missionary was seized at Laovakuan on January 3 and is held for ransom. His wife and two daughters, who reached Yunnanfu, say kidnappers act under Yang Tien In a notorious loutish figure with 5 000 followers in the mountains. The state department advised the Disciple church officials in Cincinnati and demanded immediate action.
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A. L. Shelton
Laoyakuan
State Department
Cincinnati
China
Laovakuan
Yunnanfu
Yang Tien In
Treasury Secretary Glass Signals Possible New Liberty Loan
Secretary Glass warned Congress may need a Liberty Loan if large new expenditures occur or tax cuts shrink the revenue base. He said the treasury could fund operations from tax and salvage receipts if spending stays constrained and the Prevent tax level remains. He cited debt relief and changes in certificates of indebtedness as progress, noting gross debt declines from September to January.
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Washington
Congress
Glass
Treasury
Thousands of Chicago Criminals Rounded Up In Police Sweep
More than 800 alleged criminals, police characters and vagabonds were jailed after a two day police sweep in Chicago. About 25 percent had prior records. Two suspects were killed and two wounded resisting arrest.
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Associated Press
Jenner
Chicago
Five Murder Trials Slated in Cleveland Court Dockets
Five murder trials are set for Cleveland criminal courts this month. Four men and one woman face first degree murder charges. The woman Rosalie Carmell is accused of shooting her brother in law Antonio Artino. John Pliatzky and Carl Iversen will stand trial for the murder of police officers Robert Shelton and William Tenac.
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Presa
Tanners
Cleveland
Cleveland Criminal Courts
Rosalie Carmell
Antonio Artino
John Pliatzky
Carl Iversen
Robert Shelton
William Tenac
Miners Ready to Accept Any Decision Made
Washington January 12 Coal miners will accept any decision by the president's coal commission in settlement of the coal strike. Acting UMW President Lewis said miners' representatives would assist the inquiry at the commission's first public hearing.
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Washington
President
Coal Commission
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewig
Ohio Attorneys Meet in Dayton
About 2 000 attorneys and judges are expected at the annual State Bar Association meeting in Dayton on June 28 and 24. A judicial section of the state group is to form. Principal speakers include Willian Renwick Riddell justice of Ontario Supreme Court Huston Thompson of Washington Phillip A Wilcox of Wilmington N C solicitor general Samuel T Ansell former judge advocate general of the army and Smith W Bennett of Columbus, president of the association.
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Associated Press
Hannan Dayton
State Bar Association
Willian Renwick Riddell
Surpreme Court of
Ontario
Huston Thompson
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Phillip A
Chicago to Pave More City Streets
Chicago plans fifty miles of new paving this year along with widening South Water Street and Michigan Avenue boulevard work. Ashland Avenue expansion and extending Ogden Avenue to the southwest are included with a total budget of 5?0,000 dollars for the project.
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Fannett
Chicago
Water Street
Fruit and Vegetable Commission
Marchanta
Michigan Avenue Boulevard
Lake Shore
Ashland Avenue
Sie
Ogden Avenue
Death Penalty in House Sedition Bill
Washington report notes swift enactment of a harsh sedition bill. The House measure blends Palmer's original proposal with Graham and Davey revisions, imposing severe penalties including death upon jury recommended conviction for acts against the government. It also aims to close mail services, ban red flags at mass meetings, and curb witness rights and voting rights in certain cases.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Horse Judiciary Committee
House
Palmer
Davey
Ohio
Graham
Pennsylvania
Lfe
Kansas to build new million dollar athletic stadium
Lawrence Kansas January 12 1920 The new million dollar athletic stadium at the University of Kansas will resemble the Princeton stadium Dr Forrest Allen director of athletics and Prof C Williams returning from an eastern inspection say the facility will host all athletic events and include locker and dressing rooms Dr Allen hopes for partial completion within a year
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Allen
Photographers Fail to Photograph President Wilson
Motion picture operators hid in a hay load to film President Wilson during a brief outing near the White House. Secret Service officers detected the attempt and halted the capture, preventing any talks or pushes.
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Prean
Washington
Motion
Wilson
White House
Secret Service
Ohio Legislature Convenes for Final Session Amid Tax Debates
In Columbus the 82nd General Assembly opens with both chambers set to convene at 4 p.m. Republicans weigh income tax form while some oppose any income tax law. State Grange master Tator urges an income tax, seeks no change to the one percent Smith tax. Prohibition enforcement bill faces debate next Wednesday.
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Columbus
82Rd General Assembly
Senate
Tator
State Grange
Waa
Poincaire Favored As Senate Candidate Withdraws
The text notes Charles Humbert, acquitted earlier by court martial on a charge of dealings with the enemy, withdrew on the second ballot and urged support for President Poincare. Poincare was elected senator unanimously on the second ballot.
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Charles Humbert
Poincare
Dodge brothers seriously ill in New York
Horace Dodge and John Dodge, Detroit automobile manufacturers, are seriously ill at the Ritz Carlton in New York. A physician said Horace has pneumonia and John influenza, but both are improving. They came to New York to attend the automobile show.
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New York
Horace Dodge
John Dodge
Detroit
Ritz Carlton
Horace
Jobo
Kilmarnock Named British Ambassador to Berlin
Lord Kilmarnock departed London to assume the post as British ambassador in Berlin. The report notes his historic appointment as a key diplomatic figure amid ongoing European tensions.
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Freee
London
Lord Kilmarnock
Berlin
Supreme Court Denies New Jersey Liquor Protest
The Supreme Court refused to allow the New Jersey Retail Liquor Dealers' Association to file original proceedings to challenge the federal prohibition amendment in state court. Chief Justice White ruled no right existed for a state citizen to sue in state court without consent, and New Jersey did not grant permission. Arguments on Rhode Island's challenge to the federal prohibition were heard the same day.
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Prews
Washington
Supreme Court
New Jersey Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
New Jersey
White
Rhode Island
Whso
State constitutional convention resumes work in Nebraska
The Nebraska constitutional convention, which adjourned before Christmas, has resumed sessions. A key proposal reintroduced would allow recall of any elective state officer, including judges.
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Lincoln
Neb
Americans Chosen For Japanese Trial Jury In Honolulu
Four American citizens of Japanese descent were selected to serve on a trial jury in Honolulu Hawaii marking possibly the first such instance in U S courts The jurors named include Y C Yuuushiro Horibe Nobutoshi Hasegawa and Hy Arebei
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Honolulu
T. H
Y. C. Yuuushiro
Asab
Horibe
Nobutoshi Hasegawa
Mysterious Malady Strikes Skiatook Oklahoma Town
Officials chase a mysterious illness that became an epidemic in Skiatook Tulsa county. Three women and two men died while more than 500 fell ill though numbers later eased. Water analysis showed contamination but officials cautioned it may not be the cause.
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Presa
Benner
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jan
Skiatook
Tulsa County
Withdrawal Planned for U. S. Troops in Siberia
Washington reports 8 100 American troops in Siberia to begin homeward journey soon after mid February. Loyal Russians in eastern Siberia to assist and Japanese may rely on league protection to counter Bolshevik advance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Siberian
Siberia
Japan
League of Naions
Big Elk Fights Its Last Battle at Ranch Fence
In Pierre South Dakota January 12 a massive elk, ruler of Scotty Phillips herd for nine decades, fought a final fatal battle with a barbwire fence. Despite challenges from buffalo, the elk toppled after leaping the fence and died from its wounds after a brutal struggle.
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Pierre
S. D
Scotty Phillips
America
Faculty Members Receive Salary Increase at University of North Dakota
The North Dakota state board of administration approved a general raise of $500 for most faculty at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. The move affects 86 teachers and staff, with details issued from the board today.
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IBY Associated Press
Butnery Bismarck
N. D
University of North Dakota At Grand Forks
State Board of Administration
Ohio's Government Spending Rises Sharply Since 1918
The Associated Press reports that Ohio state government business grew by more than 43 million dollars since 1918, a 167 percent increase. Treasurer R. W. Archer's statement notes salaries rose only 1860 dollars, about 7.7 percent, in that period.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
R. W. Archer
Legislative Committee
Archers
Press Regrets U.S. Failed To Sign Treaty
London papers on January 12 express regret that the United States did not participate in ratification of the Versailles treaty. Several editorials strike a doleful note on the absent nation.
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United States
TRE
Preag
Bannehy
London
Versaillas
Voice Returns After Coughing Spell For Miss Anna Baker
Miss Anna Baker of Yellow Springs Ohio regained her voice after a severe coughing spell five years ago. She spoke in her natural tones again, with her physician attributing the restoration to relaxation of the vocal cords caused by the coughing.
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Associated Press
Xenia
Anna Baker
Yellow Springs
Elks Bowling Tourney Opens In Detroit
Detroit hosts the Elks Bowling Association of America third annual tournament at Elk Temple starting February 8. Bowlers from Chicago Columbus Wheeling Milwaukee South Bend and others compete two classes open and restricted by average for five man doubles and singles events over two weeks.
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Mich
State Employees Strike Brings Brussels to Standstill
January 12 report says twenty five thousand state employees walked out on Saturday affecting forestry colonies and public works departments and the post office. Railroad workers stayed on the job after a wage increase was signed.
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Brussels
Forestry
Colonies and Public Works
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