Taft Roasts Roosevelt On Attitude Toward Treaties
New York January 1 The peace meeting featured Taft condemning delays to treaties with France and England and condemning a certain ex president. Roosevelt sent letters criticizing the drafts as hypocritical and unsuitable until amended. The event framed a sharp clash over U S treaty policy with foreign powers.
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Roosevelt
Congress
England
France
United States
Drummer Kills Girl On West Lake Avenue
Special Nugget Service. SEATTLE Jan 1 Miss Gladys Tesche an 18 year old girl was killed by drummer Charles Hufford 47 in jealousy near West Lake avenue as she walked with her mother. Hufford arrested charged with murder. Locals call for vigilante revenge. Also Mexico City Jan 1 General Reyes arraigned for treason before military court awaiting trial amid high public interest.
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Seattle
Gladys Tesche
West Lake Avenue
Charles Hufford
Hufford
Mexico City
Reyes
Santiago
King George A La Roosevelt King George A La Roosevelt
Calcutta January 1 King George V and his retinue arrived from Dunbar ending a hunting trip in the Nahal and Tera region. The king is described as an expert marksman with rifle in bagging big game. They prepare for departure homeward as emperor and empress of India, taking costly ancient relics as gifts.
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Calcutta
George V
Dunbar
Empire of India
India
Nahal
Tera
Aksala carnival finances notice to public
All persons having bills against the Aksala carnival are requested to present the same at once to S. W. Taggart at the Cold Storage Market by order Finance Committee.
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S. W. Taggart
Schooner Warrington Rammed by Cruiser Towed Into Port
NORPOLK Jan 1 A schooner named Warrington was rammed in a thick fog on Friday by a United States cruiser. It was picked up by a wrecking tug and towed into port. The vessel is waterlogged but did not sink. Part of the cargo, lumber, will be saved. The salvage award to the wrecking company will run into many thousands of dollars.
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Sevice Norpolk
Warrington
United States
Shoe makers announce 5 percent wholesale price rise in March
Lynn Massachusetts January first 1920 shoe manufacturers notify trade that on March first all shoe ware will advance five percent at wholesale due to higher leather costs and wage demands by unions. The increased wholesale price is expected to raise consumer prices by about twenty five percent once margins are applied.
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Lynn
Mass
New York Customs Chief Bets On $200 Million Year
New York December 30 Collector of Customs Loeb announced an estimate of two hundred million dollars to be collected in New York as customs during the current fiscal year. Since his tenure reforms have raised government returns without tariff increases. The sugar trust now pays back taxes and importers must invoice properly or face penalties.
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New York
Loeb
Sugar Trust
Spence Named Harriman System Vice President
New York January 1, the Harriman railroad group appoints Lewis J. Spence to replace J. C. Stubbs as Vice President and General Manager. Stubbs retires on a 15000 dollar annual salary. Spence is noted as aligned with the modern school of railroad management and will oversee centralizing traffic across controlled lines. A separate note lists dogs impounded under City Ordinance No 218 and a sale at the pound on River and D Streets scheduled for January 2 at 2 30 p.m. Also an ad offers daily Mugget subscriptions.
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New York
Harriman System of Railroads
Lewis J. Spence
J. C. Stubbs
Chicago
Spence
Harriman
River
Captain Norwood Barred From San Francisco Clubs
Cap H H Norwood of Alaska is barred from three San Francisco clubs for alleged cheating at cards. The action has caused social stir as Norwood is a well known officer with social standing. Friends seek the truth and question if the claims stem from real cheating or rival enemies.
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San Francisco
H. H. Norwood
Alaska
Norwood
Swiftwater Bill Secures Peru Mining Concession
William Gates known as Swiftwater Bill gains a large Peruvian mining concession claiming twenty million acres and a tour of gold extraction profits. He plans to focus on South American mineral resources with Alaska as a past claim, offering shares at two dollars each and promising vast yields. The item reflects a bold, speculative venture with high stakes and questionable feasibility. The report notes the era’s sensational mining promotions and the operator’s colorful nicknames.
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Beattle
William Gates
Swiftwater
Bill
Stillwater
Willie
Clover
Peru
Alaska
South America
Banker’s Wife Takes The Death By Own Action
Mrs Haskell wife of Frederick T Haskell vice president of Illinois Trust Saving Bank Chicago committed death by own action this morning while preparing for the thirtieth anniversary of her marriage. Friends invited to attend the celebration and preparations were underway when a shot was heard at the residence.
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Chicago
Haskell
Frederick T. Haskell
Vic
Mlinois Trust Saving Bank
Republicans Win Senators in New Mexico From Canvass
SANTA FE New Mexico January Official canvass confirms Republicans win all Senate seats while Democrats secure the governorship. Campaign contests noted for the governor's race. mining and dredging areas show Democratic support yet state capital canvass settles the Senate outcome amid a new state political landscape.
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Santa FE
N. M
King George Kills Tigers and Rhinoceros in Calcutta Hunt
In Calcutta on January 1 King George and his hunting party report the monarch killed thirty tigers and thirteen rhinoceros during the trip. The royal trophies will be shipped to England for mounting and go to UK museums.
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Calcutta
George
England
United Kingdom
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