Utah Protest Against Oriental Immigration and Land Rights
A memorial in the Utah House asks Congress to curb oriental immigration with exceptions and to preserve state land rights. It endorses California’s stance and opposes treaties granting citizenship to oriental nations. A Colorado bill seeks a statewide referendum on alien ownership or leases, prompted by Japanese families in Otero County. Kansas Governor Calls for Grain Aid for starving northern inhabitants.
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Salt Lake
Congress
State
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Inn
California
United States
Denver
Joseph L. Miller
Overo County
Colorado House of Representatives
Otero County
Arkansas Valley
Topeka
Jan
H. J. Allen
Kansas
Ara
Imports From Mexico at Eagle Pass in 1920 Worth Five Million
Heavy imports at Eagle Pass Texas counted for 1920 amounting to five million dollars according to American consul W P Blocker stationed at Pieras Negras.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Mexico
W. P. Blocker
Pieras Negras
Miners claim state troops used to break Alabama strike
United Mine Workers officials in Alabama accuse state troops of occupying coal fields to suppress the strike near Jasper. They cite the killing of William Baird, ten National Guard arrests, and alleged terror against miners and families. Governor Kilby says state militia can handle the situation.
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Ellis Searles
United Mine Workers Journal
King Miners
Alabama
Ee United
Washington
Alamato
White House
United Mine Workers of
Afgham
Montgomery
Ala
Kilby
Western Union Enjoined Over Barbados Cable Plans
New York January 18 procedures to hire and rent Western Union Telegraph Company lines and cables from Barbados to Miami were started by the government amid official objections.
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New York
ATP
Western Union Telegraph Company
Barbados
Miami
Teacher Found In Bad Crowd
Albany June 18 AP Membership and participation in the Communist party of America was grounds for dismissal of Julia J. Pratt by the Buffalo board of education. Frank B. Gilbert acting commissioner of education upheld the removal, noting public avowal or support of Communist principles shows mental deterioration making her unfit to teach. Pratt had not taught communism to pupils and later resigned from the party.
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Albany
Communist Party of America
Frank B. Gilbert
Julia J. Pratt
Buffalo Board of Education
Communist Party
Party
Japs Charge Selfishness as Motive in Naval Talks
Tokyo reports prompt American proposal for a naval holiday drawing sharp reaction from Japanese leaders. Marquis Okuma argues America must seek Anglo American accord before Japan considers limits. Press reports tie Langdon death to tensions, noting Langdon’s Russian wife reportedly killed herself after his death.
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Tokio
Japan
Great Britain
United States
America
Marquis Okuma
Langdon
Vladivostok
Kokunin Shimbun
Siberia
Hachi Shimbun
Lieut
Yamato Shimbun
Albany
Spanish leader to resign as cabinet quits posts
Paris dispatch reports the Spanish cabinet will resign with Premier Dato to present his ministry's resignation to the king upon his return from Seville. At Seville the king rebuked strikers saying a civil servant who quits is not worth serving, which impressed onlookers and suggested workers would return.
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Paris
Madrid
Dato
Alfonso
Seville
Spain
Corn Disease Discovery Promises 10 Percent Yield Boost
Nes Moines Iowa January 17 AP officials report that USDA chemists found the cause of the corn disease root rot. Secretary B T Meredith says the breakthrough could raise corn yields by about 10 percent. The disease weakens early grain used as seed and is linked to insufficient acid in stalk juices.
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Nes Moines
United States Department of Agriculture
B. T. Meredith
Department
Meredith
Rain Falls First in Imperial Valley in 118 Days
In Calexico and nearby towns the first measurable rain in 118 days arrives. Brawley reports 0.14 inches and Cole falls 0.04 inches as storms push through the Imperial Valley. Weather watchers note isolated showers and cooler temperatures.
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Centro
Cal
Imperial Valley
Daya
Brawley
Cole
Turksresent French action in Constantinople dispute
In Constantinople on January 17 AP reports French authorities seized five Stam boul buildings to house their headquarters. The move prompts the Turkish cabinet to threaten resignation in protest after the destruction of the Enver Pasha palace by fire.
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Constantinople
Stamboul
Enver Pasha
Bosphorus
Hohenzollerns Not Ordered Out of Holland
The official correspondence bureau denied reports that the Hohenzollern family was ordered to leave The Hague. It said allied diplomats informed the Dutch government of no counter revolution plans in Germany.
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The
Hague
Official Correspondence Bureau Today
Holland
Germany
Yankee Steamer Defiance in Distress Near Ems
London reports assistance dispatched from Bremen to the American steamer Defiance thirteen miles east of the Norderney lightship near the River Ems mouth. The vessel's turbine is damaged and she is leaking, prompting emergency measures.
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London
Bremen
Defiance
Norderney
Ems
Sinn Fein Member Arrested in Cork East Division
Belfast reports David Kent Sinn Fein member for Cork East arrested yesterday making seventeen Sinn Fein MPs in jail. Six other members are abroad. Constable Boyd shot dead at Cappaghwhite, County operary, attackers fled.
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Belfast
David Kent
Sinn Fein
House of Commions
Cork
United States
Boyd
Cappaghwhit
County Operary
Unclear violence report from Galway incident
Reports describe a clash near Galway in County Galway Ireland with seven Black Tan auxiliary policemen killed and civilians among those affected. Ambush reportedly occurred during a tense confrontation.
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Pour
County Timway
Ireland
Galway
Ogden Thieves Confess Robbery Of Sporting Goods Store
Two youths named Eddie White and John Salimaki confessed to the robbery of Drowning Sporting Goods in Ogden on January 10. They drew revolvers and surrendered when cornered. Authorities say articles worth thousands were stolen. the suspects’ homes are listed in Buffalo and nearby areas.
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Sault Lake
Eddie White
John Ki
Sporting Goods
Ogden
Salimaki Ling Beet
Jai Tyang
N. Y
Harrisburg
Sali- Joseph
Maki
Buffalo
Nver
Colo. N. Y
White's
Cooperative marketing urged at wool grower convention
Salt Lake reports that cooperative marketing of livestock to cut waste and high commissions is urged by speakers from the National Wool Growers convention. Withey of Omaha notes benefits for land feed producers and criticizes high costs from closed exchanges and member bidding practices.
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Salt Lake
Withey
Union Livedtoopany of
Omaha
Labor leaders clash at Pan-American meet in Mexico City
American delegates to the Pan American Federation of Labor plan to depart Mexico City tonight after the current session. Samuel Gompers faced Spanish speaking delegates amid attacks on U S foreign policy. Luis Morones withdrew his candidacy before Gompers was re elected unanimously. Chester N Wright and James Lord won secretary posts. the meeting anticipated 18 unresolved resolutions.
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Mexico City
Congress
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Federation
United States
Guatemala
Colombia
Salvador
San Domingo
James Lord
John P. Frey
Luis Morones
Daniel J. bin
Mr. Lord
Mexico
Canuto Vargas
Chester N. Wright
Presbyterians to Build $100000 Church in Pocatello
The Pocatello Presbyterians plan a Gothic church at Seventh and Lewis, seating 600 with a basement social and reading room. Rev. R. D. Pops champions the project, LAFayette and Princeton educated pastor, with Rev. Phipps amid broad church support and a 60 percent membership rise. Building committee includes S. B. Brady as chairman and several local members.
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Rev “Pie
Lewis Street
Seventh and sWere
Presbyterian Church Committee
Pocatello
Chay
Philadelphia
R. J. Phipps
Sud
R. d. Pops
Pocatello Church
Phipps
Lafayette College
East
Princeton
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Nebraska
Coco
William Allen White
Phipes
B. Brady
B. A. Whit W. P. Havener
F.C. McGowan
A. Hinckley
J.T. Young
C. White
W. Gray
B.A. Bradfield
Shrine meeting set for Des Moines dates
Ellis Lewis Garreteau imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine announced the next Shrine meeting of North America would be held in Des Moines Iowa on June 14 15 and 16 committee plans and attendance expected to be large officials said
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Tecoma
Wash
Ellis Lewis Garreteau
Imperial
Mystic Fine
The
Shriners of North America
Des Moines
Four Sand and Gravel Firms Found Guilty in Sherman Case
Four land and gravel corporations and their officers were found guilty by Federal Judge Hand of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act in a Cow Bay sand monopoly. The defendants dissolved the sand and gravel board of trade and were fined a total of 40000 dollars. Corporations named include Goodwin Gallagher Seta a Gravel Manhattan Sand Lenox Sand and Gravel Colonial Sand and Stone. Individual defendants faced fines of 1000 dollars and 4900 dollars.
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New York
Cow Bay
Sand and Gravel Board of Trade
Goodwin-Gallagher Seta A Gravel Corporation
Manhattan Sand Company, Inc
Lenox Sand and Gravel Company, Inc
Colonial
Mrs Peete Is On Trial In City Court
A special session opens in Loa with Mrs Peete facing charges in a criminal court. Courtroom capacity is 125 as officers plan to block further admissions. Reports note her calm demeanor amid tension and detail her day as she awaited indictment.
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Beall
Today
Youths pull quick job in Chicago
Five youths robbed a United States mail truck at the M station in Chicago, seizing bags from the Federal Reserve shipment. The heist occurred in minutes as masked bandits forced three postal workers back into the truck and fled before authorities could intervene. Police suspect an inside job and prior knowledge of the bag contents.
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Union Station
Chicago
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Thomas Carter
Richard J. Liiney
Philip Cahill
Harding Aboy Ready to Move
The Harding family plans to leave the Mount Vernon Avenue residence after March 4 as a moving van was seen carrying furniture from the famed Trent porch house. Albert Beveridge was discussed for a cabinet appointment, signaling changes in the Progressive wing of the Republican party.
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Pete Ot Ness
Raa
Shaffer
Albert. J. Beveraidge
Senate votes to refer unconfirmed Wilson nominees to committees
Washington reports Democratic leaders push to break the Republican block on nominations. The Senate votes to refer to the military and naval committees the names of officers who would be discharged March 4 unless acted upon. Senators Robinson and Norris warn of army reorganization disruption and urge patent office confirmations.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Norris
Nebraska
Patents
Lodge
Harding asked to include grain stock and cotton exchanges
Senator Heflin of Alabama announced that President Elect Harding will be urged to add regulation of grain, stock and cotton exchanges to the call for an extra session of Congress.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Heflin
Mexican Congress Special Session Called for February 7
Mexico City reports that President Ibáñez ordered a special session of congress to begin February 7. Key items include a new banking law, Article 27 governing petroleum deposits, a new labor law, army reconstruction, and international commerce measures.
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Mexico City
Mesias Congress
Ibre- Bon
Cossacks and French Mix Up in Constantinople Note
Fragmentary note from Constantinople mentions Cossacks and French with unclear names and cryptic references. Reading hints at a control or exchange topic but details are garbled and lacking verifiable facts.
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Colorado
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Western Union
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Kaiser
FEIN
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Stet
Gompers Out
P.A. Federation
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Presbyterians
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Des "Oines
Reserve Bank
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