Survivors of Santa Isabel wreck Exhausted after perilous lifeboat ordeal
In Corunna Spain Jan 5 AP most of the fifty plus rescued from the Santa Isabel wreck rest in exhaustion unable to describe the horror. Fernandez Barrenas of Riola spoke of passengers hurled by breakers into the rocky shore and a brutal struggle for life in icy waters as cries of women and children echoed. Riveria officials and citizens rush aid to survivors.
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Corunna
Spain
Villagarcia
Fernandez Barrenas
Rriola
Barreras
Riveria
Turkish denials of Lloyd George statements reach Constantinople
In Constantinople on January 4, Grand Vizier Tewfik Pasha and Foreign Minister Sefa Bey formally denied Lloyd George’s remarks in the British House of Commons. The Premier was quoted as saying the Turkish government would accept a guarantee that Constantinople stays with the Turks if Smyrna and Thrace were spared.
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Constantinople
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Tewfikasha
Sefa Bey
J. Lloyd George
Smyrnad Thrace
Cardinal Gibbons Restful Night After Inquiry Cable
Baltimore January 5 AP report: Secretary Colby cable in reply about Cardinal Gibbons condition. Cardinal’s secretary Rev Albert Smith said the Cardinal spent a restful night and this morning congratulated Colby on the South America vision outcome.
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Baltimore
Carnal Gibbons
Secreor
Colby
South America
Secre
Albert Smith
Texas Asks for Mexican Labor
Dallas reports the Texas delegation in Washington assures the migration bill will not include plans for seasonal Mexican farm laborers. The delegation pleaded the necessity of Mexican laborers in Southwest agriculture, citing a telegram from the senate committee investigating the subject.
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Dallas
Texas
Washington
Senate
Southwest
Governor Denies Mexican Request On Sentence Commute
Phoenix January 5 AP Governor E. Campbell said he has no authority to commute the sentence of Pedro Dominguez a Mexican miner condemned for murder in a Cast Arizona case. Dominguez is to be hanged at the state prison in Florida All January 14 next.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Washington
Pedro Dominguez
Floree
All
E. Campbell
Dominguez
Arizona
Central American Union Urged by Guatemalan Archbishop
Archbishop de Candido Pinal, head of the Guatemala Catholic Church, told a luncheon in Paris that union of Central American republics is rationally indispensable and of high Christian importance. He spoke to several prominent Central Americans gathered there yesterday.
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Paris
de Candido Pinal
Guatemala
Assembly to Consider Expulsion of Socialist Aide
Albany January 5. A resolution to expel Charles Jomion, Socialist member from Kings, is prepared for introduction when the assembly convenes. It will be offered by Ansem Halpern, Republican, a.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles Jomion
Asmbly
Kings
Assem
Ansem
U Algn Halpern
Congress probes 18th Amendment enforcement
Representative Work introduces a resolution in Washington calling for a congressional investigation into how prohibition is enforced. The measure blasts the effort as a public scandal driven by private groups and accuses some agencies and officials of graft and corruption, including murder.
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Washington
Congressional
Representative Work
Republican
New York
Castennes
Murer
Inaugural Budget Passes House After Clash
Washington reports the senate adopted a $50 000 appropriation for inaugural expenses at the capitol despite an economy clash. Senator Norris proposed lowering the sum to $10 000 but the amendment failed 43 to 8. A district regulation proposal and penalties for violations were discussed and referred.
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Washington
Capitol
Harding
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
New
Indiana
Nator Jones
Jones
Atlantic and Pacific Fleets Prepare for Panama Maneuvers
Forty eight Atlantic fleet vessels mobilize off Virginia to sail for joint winter operations with the Pacific fleet at Panama Bay around January 15. Admiral H B Wilson to command the combined force as Utah Florida Delaware North Dakota Arizona Oklahoma Nevada join in with 18 destroyers, 15 fleet trains, two mine layers and two sweepers. The sixth Pacific fleet battleship division also departs San Francisco after fog delay, signaling the start of the joint voyage.
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Washington
Virginia Capes
Panama Bay
South America
H. B. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Utah
Florida
Delaware
North Dakota
Arizona
Oklahoma
Nevada
Black Hawk
Columbia
San Francisco
Secreca Colby
Ater
Troops Clean Up Ambushers in Meelin Clash
Sixteen attackers were killed and the rest captured after an ambush on a troop detachment near Meelin Cork. Troops suffered no injuries as they repelled the assault with a smoke screen and mounted assault, destroying the ambushers and seizing guns and ammunition.
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London
Meelin
County Cork
Ireland
Dublin
Exchange Telegraph Company
Evening News
Cork
Mallow
Colossal raid on Singer Brothers liquor warehouse
Federal agents seized liquor valued at 250000 at Singer Brothers wholesale on Lower Third Avenue. Scores of champagne cases and hundreds of bonded whiskey cases were taken. Joseph Walsh and Moe Herman were arrested. Walsh allegedly delivered without permission and Herman allegedly altered records.
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New York
Singer Brothers
Third Avenue
Joseph Walsh
Moe Herman
Walsh
Herman
Preus Urges Tax Reforms and Road Upgrades in Inaugural Address
Governor J A O Preus told a joint Minnesota legislature session he backs a fair tonnage tax on iron ore election reforms cooperative marketing of farm products and better roads. He urged amending the soldiers bonus law to speed ex service payments and called for spending cuts and reorganization of state departments.
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Preus
St. Paul
Minn
J. A. O. Preus
Minnesota
German reparations talks delayed to January tenth
Paris reports the German delegation will not attend the Brussels reparations conference on January 10 as agreed, with postponement linked to disarmament friction. Berlin notes state the delay stems from Herr ergman’s travel plans, while observers see a broader tie to Germanys police disbandment issue and allied concessions.
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Paris
Brussels
Germany
Herrergman
Walter Simona
Laurent
Berlin
Woman Ticket Seller Fends Off Armed Robber in Subway
Miss Anna Hendricks, a ticket seller at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, fought an armed man who tried to cover her booth this morning. A bystander call brought police. the suspect was arrested.
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New York
Anna Hendricks
Fifth Avenue
59Th Street
French Voting Next Sunday
Paris reports that next Sunday’s senatorial election could affect the cabinet. Three ministers are candidates including Georges Leygues who may shrink the number of portfolios and eliminate some under secretaries and various government bureaus.
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Paris
Cnbinet
Georges Leygues
Murder record of Paris for 1929
Paris police squads made 106 murder arrests in 1929. In the Paris Assizes 113 murder trials were held, seven defendants brought from devastated regions lacking courts. Thirty acquittals and 83 convictions followed, with 15 death sentences imposed.
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Paris
Venizelos's Ambitious Plan Amid Greek Crisis
Athens reports King Constantine will address parliament about restoring army strength at Smyrna until the Turkish question on hand and maintaining allied relations. The speech, read by Rhallis due to illness, signals seamless post Sevres, internal unity efforts, and possible shifts following Greece's election. Venizelos features in debate over plans to create a separate state for dissident Greeks.
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Athens
Constantine
Spe
Smyrna
Sevres
Lile
Brier Rhallis
Greeces
Angora
Two Million Unemployed In The Country
A survey by Clint C. Houston for Labor reports 2 325 000 workers unemployed nationwide. Largest groups by industry include building trades 300 000 automobiles 225 000 textiles 295 000 railroads 206 000 steel and iron 150 000 food products 100 000 and shipbuilding 50 000. The piece notes this is the greatest industrial downturn since 1907.
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Washington, Jan & (Ap
Clint C. Houston
Plumb Plan League
Houston
Admission of seven Russian children to U S debated
Washington January 5 AP temporary admission to the United States for seven Russian children brought back by Rear Admiral Hugh A McCully former American high commissioner at Sebastopol was reported by the department of labor Officials said Secretary Wilson was expected to order their admission in view of McCullys plan to educate the children and make them his heirs
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Washington
Ehil
United States
Tion
Hugh A. Cnlly
Sebastopol
Fuia Island
Department of Labor
Admari
McCully
Wilson
Hugh A. McCully
Rebastoal
Disarmament Debate Split as Borah and Walsh Push Plans
The Senate committee debated American participation in the League of Nations disarmament talks. Senator Walsh urged joint military and naval disarmament and rejected the idea of avoiding league involvement. Senator Borah pressed for entering "by the front door." Tokyo coverage reports renewed talk on Anglo Japanese alliance and arms restriction with papers urging alliance abolition and broader talks with the United States.
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Walsh
Montana
League of Nations
America
Borah
Osaka Asahi Shimbun
United States
England
Japan
Foreign Office
85 Pearls Found in Single Oyster Shell
J Coleman of Bio ig to Ky reported finding 85 pearls in one oyster shell. The pearls, varying in size, were discovered in a lot purchased at the market.
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Hye My Kas
J. Coleman
Bio Ig To- Ky
Immigrant Flow Seen as Nation's Key Challenge
Ellis Island immigration chief Frederick A. Wallis told the Senate committee that the migration problem is the nation’s most vital issue. He warned the danger lies in the immigrant him self and urged temporary limits as Europe faces persistent conditions.
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Washington
Frederick A. Wallis
Ellis Island
New York
Senate Immigration Committee
Europe
Editor Perfecto Sentenced for Criticizing Legislature
Manila report says Gregorio Perfecto editor of La Nacion was sentenced to two months in prison after conviction for criticizing the legislature. The La Nacion is linked to the Democratic party and the case highlights press limits in the country.
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Manila
P. L
Gregorio Perfecto
la Nacion
Democratic Party
Pilsudski Improves Slightly as Paris Plan Stands
Warsaw reports President Pilsudski recovering from influenza and slightly better today. He still hopes to leave Warsaw for Paris on January 10 to continue his plans.
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Warsaw
Jan
Pilsudski
Paris
Tobacco Men To Hold Crop
Lexington Kentucky January 5 1920 tobacco farmers plan to close all markets and hold the 1920 crop until May to curb the 1921 crop. Prices yesterday ranged from 1 to 30 dollars per hundred pounds threatening bankruptcy. county meetings and a Friday mass meeting with growers bankers and warehouse men will decide action.
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Lexington
Lumber chiefs meet in Chicago to stabilize costs
National lumber leaders gather in Chicago to discuss stabilizing building costs and promoting construction. Edward Hines of Hines Lumber calls the conference but will miss it due to illness. He says building must go on and lumber prices are below production costs. He urges wage considerations and a balance between labor costs and illness. Prices to be set by supply and demand after actions begin.
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Chicago
Edward Hines
Hines Lumber Company
Hines
Mr. Hines
Poland Expects League Ruling On Vilna Plebiscite
Warsaw reports an impasse in the Polish Lithuanian conference over the Vilna plebiscite area with Lithuania departing for Koyno for guidance. Poland maintains Vilna must be included while the League of Nations decision is awaited to resolve the dispute.
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Warsaw
Vilna
Koyno
Poland
League of Nation
Ensign Lost as Clinton Bride-To-Be Vanishes
Relatives in Clinton await word on Celeste Lamb and Robert B. Smith Jr who disappeared yesterday morning. Miss Lamb’s wedding to Ensign Harold Holcomb of Pasadena was to be held at Woodlands the home of her mother Mrs B A Young. Holcomb left for home after the wedding was postponed due to Miss Lamb’s illness. The ceremony had been planned for Guam last summer and was later moved to Clinton. Holcomb is on duty with the U S Navy.
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Clinton
Town
Miss Celeste Lamb
Robert
Guam
Pacife
Ensign Wolcomb
United States Navy
Miss Lamb
Wade
Aviators Rescued After Harrowing Arctic Balloon Flight
Three airmen lost in a balloon drifted from Rockaway toward Canada during a fierce storm. They subsisted by eating two carrier pigeons, endured wind gusts up to 70 mph, and trekked to safety aided by a Hudson Bay Company trader and an Indian guide. Frostbite and shock marked their return.
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Cochrane
Mattice
Shands
Erage
Hudson Reg Pent
Opa trane-Atlanti
Pete
Stephen Farrell
Tom Marian
Kiovr
Moose Factory
Hudson Bay Company
Farrell
Rockaway
N. Y
Adirondacks
Fork Mountain
Wells
8Th Lawrence River
Canada
Southlands
Lrr
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