Labor Secretary Choice Weighs Risks and Labor Leaders
Washington dispatch examines Harding's cabinet hints for the labor post. Debates center on appointing a labor man with GOP ties, a big industry executive, or a union leader trusted by organized labor, notably W. G. Lee of the Order of Railway Trainmen.
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Esthat
Charles M. Schwab
Herbert Hoover
Department of Labor
Harding
W. G. Lee
Lee
Atchison
Union Pacific
Ford County
Kansas
Organized Labor
Gompers
Asault
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Buffalo
Secretary of Labor
Taft
William & Wilson
Congress
Labor
Organized
Senator Harding
Mrs. C. G. E. Marlatt Dies After Illness
Mrs. Charles E. Marlatt age 70 longtime Richmond resident died of pneumonia early Sunday. She came to Richmond after the Civil War and was born in New Philadelphia Indiana. Survived by husband one son Houston and four daughters Maude Eggemeyer Luther Peeger Ruth Marlatt Florence Judkins three grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 20 pm at First Presbyterian with Rev J J Rae. Interment Earlham cemetery viewing at home Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
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Charles E. Marlatt
Richmond
New Philadelphia
Ind
Robert Houston
Indiana
Houston Marlatt
Maude Eggemeyer
Luther Peeger
Ruth Maratt
Earlham Cemetery
Luther Feeger
South Eighth Street
Constantine Returns to Greece in Grand Coronation Style
Constantine of Greece arrived in Athens amid cannon fire, airplane roars, and cheering crowds. He attended a cathedral service, read an address from the palace balcony, and vowed unity and peace with the allied powers while stressing Greek cultural revival.
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Associated Press
Athens
Constantine
Greece
Napoleon
Elba
Place de la Concorde
Olga
Christopher
Old Palace
Marshkal
Rhallis
Sophie
Venice
Piraeus
Paris
Averoff
Rev Dressel Addresses Ministerial Association on Christ in Modern Life
The Rev F A Dressel spoke to the Ministerial association Monday morning with a positive view of world conditions. He urged a more Christian and brotherly global attitude and the acceptance of the Father’s will to solve world problems.
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Rev. Dressel
Ministerial Association
Christ
F. A. Dressel
Dressel
Baltimore braces for criminal influx after New York sweep
Baltimore authorities tighten security at railroad stations and implement precautions to block possible criminal spillover from New York after the police raid. Madrid reports monarchist candidates winning large majorities in Spanish Cortes elections with Socialists gaining few seats and Republicans failing to win any contest.
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Baltimore
New York
Madrid
Cortes
Spain
Officers disappear drive plea for receiver for Multi-X Aircraft
Edward Mendenhall and others filed a circuit court petition seeking a receiver for the insolvent Multi-X Aircraft and Motors company. Stockholders claim assets worth 1200 dollars including motors and patent rights are vulnerable as lawsuits pending threaten removal. officers and promoters are named with two indicted associates. Temporary receiver Frank T. Strayer was appointed. permanent status to be decided January 17.
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Edward Mendenhall
Aircraft and Motors Company
Oren Miller
Hester W. Kendall
Ernest C. Tremps
Lois
Junius Harold
Motors
William Hereley
G. L. Kluefer
C. Olson
Multi-X Aircraft and Motors Company
Richmond
Palladium
Wayne Grand Jury
Frank T. Strayer
Siegel Reapportionment Bill Favored to Grow House
The House census committee, led by Chairman Siegel, backed a bill to raise House membership to 453 to prevent states losing a seat. Siegel aims to have the measure read by mid January with hearings set for December 28 29 and January 4, focusing on disfranchisement in the southern states.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House Census Committee
Siegel
War methods to reduce meat prices adopted in Chicago
Chicago adopts wartime price controls for meat with daily fair price quotations based on wholesale packer prices at the stock yards plus overhead and a fair profit. The plan, urged by the Chicago Live Stock Exchange, argues dealers are earning high profits and could lower prices 10 to 20 percent while maintaining margins. Weather notes predict snow and mixed precipitation across the region with a warming trend later.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russel J. Poole
State Price Committee
Fiverett_C. Brown
Chicago Live Stock Exchange
Mr. Brown
C. E. Frye
Seattle
Visi
East
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Europe
Indiana
United States
Weather Bureau
Moore’s Special Forecast Storm Moving Eastward
A general storm with snow across the northern states and snow and rain over central and southern states moves eastward. The Moore forecast says this section will be affected within the next 26 hours, with rising temperatures before and cold weather after.
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Wayne County
W. E. Moore
Canadian
Rocky Mountains
Moore
Benton Heights May Be Annexed to the City
A council committee will recommend annexing Benton Heights to Richmond at the regular city meeting Monday night. City officials report Benton Heights residents favor the move as officials have investigated potential incorporation into the city.
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Benton Heights
Richmond
Nugent Named Federal Trade Commissioner
John F. Nugent of Boise Idaho was appointed by President Wilson to serve on the Federal Trade Commission.
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John F. Nugent
Washington
Boise
Idaho
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Robberies Hit Indianapolis Banks and Cloak House
On Sunday Indiana National Bank in Indianapolis was robbed of 10 000 to 15 000 dollars from a book vault after a sky light entry. Separately Selig Cloak and Suit House on West Washington Street reported 12 000 to 15 000 dollars in fur coats and scarves stolen. fingerprints were noted as clues with 31 pieces missing.
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Indianapolis
Indiana National Bank
Selig Cloak and Suit House
West
Washington Street
Herbert Selig
Selig Dry Goods Company
City Board Approves Bills Totaling About 12000
Board of Works at its regular Monday meeting approved bills totaling about 12000. Current expenses of the city light plant reached 8290.10, including salaries and improvements. Bills from police fire and board of works amounted to about 4000. Cost of opposing a proposed gas-rate raise was 863.11, chiefly for retaining an expert accountant to prepare the data for the city case.
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Board of Works
City Light Plant
Fire and Board of Works
Reptile Lizard Skull Added to Ohio State Museum
A new reptile skull of a lizard type was added to the Ohio State University museum. The skull, 10 inches long with open mouth and sharp teeth, came from Cretaceous limestone in western Kansas. The living animal measured about 15 feet and likely swam, with limbs attached like modern marine reptiles.
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Associated Presa
Columbus
Ohio State University Museum
Kansas
Duchess of Marlborough to Live in Paris After Divorce
The Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt, now divorced from the Duke of Marlborough, plans to leave England permanently likely settling in Paris. The Daily Mail reports she has ceased giving the annual cup prize to a long held charity, effective with this year’s presentation.
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Duchess of Marlborough
Paris
Associatien
London
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
England
Daily Mail
Wanted at Hamilton Lennard Arrested for Whisky Sale
John S. Lennard was taken to Indianapolis at 12 15 Monday after a federal arrest on a warrant charging the sale of five cases of whisky. His bond was set at 2000 and his trial on the Wayne grand jury indictment for intoxicating liquor is scheduled for January 10.
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Indianapolis
John S. Lennard
United States
Lennard
Wayne Grand Jury
Hamilton
Ohio
Freeman
Anderson
Social clubs taxed under new IRS rules for dues
Washington reports revised IRS regulations require social clubs to file monthly tax returns on dues and fees. Penalties reach up to 1000 dollars for noncompliance and 50 percent for fraudulent returns. Local college organizations face tax if dues exceed ten dollars per member annually.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Weather siren changes announced by Weatherman Moore
Weatherman Moore announced a revised siren code to distinguish weather signals. One long blast now forecasts a rising temperature between 15 and 25 degrees in the next 36 hours. rapid short blasts signal an approaching cold wave.
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Moore
Law Enforcement Urged at Richmond Anti-Saloon Rally
Richmond citizens heard a call to action from Anti-Saloon League reps and local leaders at Grace Church. A committee led by Timothy Nicholson and Rev. F A Dressel will push for enforcement of liquor laws and nonpartisan voter mobilization ahead of the city election.
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Richmond
Anti-Saloon League
Grace Church
Timothy Nicholson
F. A. Dressel
L. E. Murray
A. L. Smith
Jesse Bailey
Emma H. Uwnthank
Nicholson
Rev. Dressel
E. 8. Shumaker
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
S. P. McNaught
R. C. Minton
League
Shumaker
Bers
Peru
Ind
Sisteen
Boiler damage at city plant from bad tube investigation completes
Investigation into the boiler tube failure at the Municipal Electric Light and Power plant traces the $2000 to $3000 damage to a defective rear tube. About fifty tubes were destroyed, insurance covers the loss, and repairs aim to finish by midweek with all staff exonerated.
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City
Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant
State Industrial Board
Travelers’ Indemnity Company
Dillon
City Light Plant
Plan Hard Surface Road Linking Richmond to Newcastle
County officials discussed a cement highway from Richmond through Hagerstown to Newcastle to aid farmers. The 16 mile Richmond to Hagerstown segment would be paved, with 2 miles to the county line. Henry county may join in January, with Richmond covering about 57 percent of costs. The Boston pike, a 6 mile route, is also under consideration, with total project costs estimated around 600000.
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Richmond
Newcastle
Warne County
Henry County
Hagerstown
Wayne County
Wayne County High- Way
Boston
Indiana Forest Tax Exemption Bill Aims To Spur Planting
An Indiana bill from the forestry division proposes tax exempt status for forest tracts to encourage reforestation. Land would be classified as native timber or forest plantation and taxed at small flat rate while exempt, with use restrictions such as no pasture grazing.
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Indianapolis
Forestry Division
State Department of Conservation
Indiana
Clothing Industry Wages Reduced 30 Percent
New York Dec 20 The Clothing Manufacturer's association announced wage cuts averaging about 30 percent under the union scale for the men's clothing industry since November 1919. The group released its new piece work wage schedule today.
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Noeew
New York
Clothing Manufacturer's Association
President cited with limited powers on wheat imports
The Federal Trade Commission report to President Wilson says the president cannot shut out wheat imports under existing law but may have Lever Act powers to stop future trading in wheat. It warns future contracts may hedge but also resemble gambling. Congress should consider action separate from war powers.
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Trade Commission
Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
White House
Congress
Commission
Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Canada
Europe
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New York Police Round Up 150 Suspects In Citywide Dragnet
New York police chief En right leads a sweeping roundup of crooks and suspicious characters in the metropolis. Some 150+ people were nabbed in a late night dragnet as 11,000 officers and 4,800 reserves try to curb last week’s crime wave. Chargeable arrests were few. those held may be sent out of town if not charged.
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FRY Associated Press
New York
Enright
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