Claims Coal Panic Caused by Officials Washington DC
Washington reports record of Senate coal inquiry resuming amid denials by George H. Cushing of the American Wholesale Coal Association that coal men planned the government statements causing shortages. He accuses officials of profiteering and cites a $500,000 gain on 459,000 tons of coal. J D A Morrow of the National Coal Association notes the group includes 2,200 members and produced about half the US coal tonnage.
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George H. Cushing
American Wholesale Coal Association
Washington, D. C
Senate Coal Investigating Committee
Senate
Cushing
Calder
New York
J. D. A. Morrow
National Coal Association
National Defense Council
Fuel Administration
United States
Irish Home Rule Passage Fails to Stir Dublin Papers
Dublin reporters view the British parliament’s home rule bill as unlikely to be implemented and unlikely to satisfy Ulster or the rest of Ireland. The Freeman’s Journal calls Carsonism rewarded and trapped, while the Irish Independent notes no rejoicing. The Irish Times says Lords mercy halts partition fears and links North and South may emerge.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ulster
Ireland
The
Freeman's Journal
Irish Independent
House of Lords
Irish Times
Central Council
Ruling Drops Three Charges Against Ornstein in Theft Trial
In New York on December 22, judge Gould limited the indictment against Jules W. Ornstein and associates by striking three of four overt acts as inconsistent with government proof. Only one bond theft transaction remains, after defense petitions over witness naming and summons.
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Nick Cohn
Gould
Fire on Venice Amusement Pier Causes $1 Million Loss
Venice California witnessed a two hour blaze on the amusement pier that razed structures and caused about 1 million dollars in damage. Firefighter Charles Kirby died from burns after being struck by roof debris. others suffered injuries as crews from Venice and Los Angeles fought the fire.
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Asseviatey Press
Venice
Cal
Venice Fire Department
Los Angeles
Charles Kirby
Pessimism Gloom Over English Unemployment Crisis
Dec 22 London reports extreme anxiety among Britons about unemployment. Editors critique Lloyd George plans as paltry relief, while others warn of deeper crisis and foreboding winter hardships. Critics say government mortgaging the future, labor press calls it a drop in the ocean.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Wilson to accompany Harding on Inauguration Day
President Wilson plans to accompany President elect Harding from the White House to the capitol on March 4 and back for lunch, then host luncheon before returning to private life. The ceremony includes the oath, inaugural address, and a parade up Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
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Washington
Wilson
Elect Harding
White House
Capitol
Joseph P. Tumuity
Harding
Eall
Pennsylvania Avenue
Modification of Indiana statutes on mining and insurance
In Indianapolis on December 22, requests were made to modify Indiana laws governing mining corporations and insurance by commissions appointed by the governor. Governor Goodrich said he would not appoint such commissions, and the matter may go to the legislature for a public expression on placing scattered laws into separate volumes.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Goodrich
Heirs Sue for Share of Marcus L Ward Estate
Cincinnati heirs challenge a will clause granting 35,000,000 for a home for respectable bachelors and widowers. Miss Mary L Longworth and Mrs Richard Kerfoot lead the suit in Newark New Jersey chancery court. If successful Miss Longworth would gain one fourth of a 7,000,000 estate. she is a second cousin of Congressman Nicholas Longworth. Also named is Dr Joseph B Morris of Springfield Ohio.
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Cincinnati
Chancery Court
Newark
N. J
Marcus L. Ward
Mary L. Longworth
Richard Kerfoot
Miss Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Joseph B. Morris
Springfield
Railway Brotherhoods Demand National Adjustment Board
The Associated Press reports that railway brotherhoods press for a national board to settle all railway labor disputes rather than companies handling issues locally. A convention in Chicago on January 12 will address the plan, with about 500 representatives from across the country. The organizers warn that accepting the plan could broaden collective bargaining and the closed shop across American industry.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railway Brotherhoods
National Board of Adjustment
National Conference of State Manufacturers’ Associations
Railway Brotherhood
James E. Taylor Funeral Held at Eaton
James P. Taylor age 52, longtime Eaton resident, died at his daughter Mrs. Howard Malott’s home. Born in Virginia he leaves two sons William P. Taylor and Richard Taylor of Richmond and two daughters Mrs. Howard Malott of Eaton and Mrs. Frank Whitesell of Richmond. Funeral services were held at 1 30 p m Wednesday from his Eaton home.
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James P. Taylor
Ogd
Eaton
Howard Malott
Virginia
William P. Taylor
Richard Taylor
Richmond
Frank Whitesell
Aerial Mail Service Feasibility Flight Reported
Ferdinando Proal, Mexican aviator, flew from Mexico City to Vera Cruz covering 225 miles in two hours and twenty minutes. The test aimed to assess a feasible aerial mail route between Mexico City Puebla and Vera Cruz with regular service likely starting in February or March.
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Mexico
Vera Cruz
Ferdinando Proal
Mexico City
Puebla
Moore's Special Forecast Cold Wave Heads Southward
A rapidly approaching cold wave will be felt by Wednesday with strong west and northwest winds and intermittent snow storms. Indiana expects rain turning to snow tonight and much colder temperatures from 18 to 24 degrees. The storm center lies over Indiana and Illinois, Havre Montana reports 20 below zero, and another storm is forming over the Rocky Mountain states.
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Moore
Indiana
United States Weather Bureau
W. E. Moore
Ilinois
Havre
Mont
United States
Rocky Mountain States
Robbers Escape With $29 In Booty On Dayton Car
Two masked bandits robbed the conductor of the Dayton and Western Traction of $25 last night then fled east of the city after a stop near the Country club. Five passengers watched the escape as detectives traced clues but found no trace of the robbers or their auto. The motive remains unclear though officials speculate a possible damage demand against the company.
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Dayton and Western Traction Company
Wayne
Preble
the Letty
Country Club
Sycamore Valley School House
Roy Brunner
Orville Boor
Thurman Maddox
Maddox
Carr
Carl Wadman
Italians seal blockade of Fiume and adjacent islands
Italian forces commanded by General Caviglia and Admiral Millo have established a land and sea blockade of Fiume. The islands Arbe, San Marcos, and Veglia, recently seized by D Annunzian factions, are also blockaded. D Annunzio vows to resist Rapallo treaty enforcement as royal honors are given to Sforza and Bonomi.
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Associated Press
London
Cavigna
Millo
Fiume
Arbe San Marcos
Veglia
D'Annunzian
Grabriele Tvannunzio
Rapallo
Caviglia
Declard
Victor Emmanuel
Sforza
Bonomi
Milan
London Times
Greek King to Visit Army in Asia Minor Soon
Athens reports Constantine of Greece expects to visit the Greek army on the Smyrna front within two weeks if Allies consent. It notes King Alexander received Allied permission, though his visit was unofficial. Athenians celebrate Constantine's return with palm fronds. Villagers near Athens plan to present a golden cavalry saddle valued around 25000 dollars.
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Athens
Constantine
Greece
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Alexander
Reparations Accord in Sight as Conclave Ends
Brussels dispatch reports the second Allied German reparations conference adjourned until January 10 with prospect of an agreement on Germany’s concession. The basis is 100 billion marks in gold, considered payable only if Germany is aided per German delegates’ proposals. Delegates note Germany’s solvency and seek waivers to Versailles while favoring reparations mainly in kind, with limited cash after one to two years.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Germany
Disabled Soldiers Get Xmas Packages
The American Legion post and War Mothers organize Christmas boxes for disabled soldiers and hospital boys. Legion members visit local and distant service men weekly with reading material candy and comforts, while boxes to receive gifts include names from Dayton St Louis Louisville and other cities.
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American Legion
War Mothers
Legion
Hunt
Alva Ellis
U. 5 S. P. H. Hospital
No. 35
St. Louis
William L. Connor
Dayton
Ohio
James R. Huffman
Harry Griffin
Herbert C. Thomas
Irene Byron
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Jasper M Barrett
Healthwin
South Bend
Jewell Leonard Ewbanks
Waverly Hills
Louisville
Carl J. Thompson
Walter Johnson Pleasant
No. 40
Whipple Barracks
Arizona
Harvey Saunders
U. S. Marine
Evansville
Harold W. Dilks
David Hensley
Tennessee
Clarence P. Gagen
Logan Street
Colorado Springs
Coloarrey
Leistner
Brownsville
Int
Bitter House showdown as tariff bill faces test vote
Washington December 22 a bitter fight was forecast as the House began the emergency tariff bill under a three hour debate rule. Chairman Fordney aimed to push passage before adjournment, with a special rule limiting amendments. The Senate's fate remained doubtful despite the House majority backing a swift vote.
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Washington
House
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Harding and Hughes Deny Appointment Rumors
President elect Harding denied reports he offered Charles Evans Hughes the secretary of state post saying the claim was holiday election writing. Hughes also dismissed such rumors as irresponsible and refused to discuss them. Taft was expected to confer with Harding before Christmas though no date was set.
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Marion
Harding
Charles Evans Hughes
William Howard Taft
Mr. Harding
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Alonzo Marshall Stricken With Paralysis at Home
Alonzo Marshall, a Civil War veteran widely known in Wayne County, lies critically ill at his home at 70 South Sixteenth Street after being stricken with paralysis Tuesday night. His son Dr. Mark Marshall of Ann Arbor has been summoned home.
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Alonzo Marshall
South Sixteenth Street
Mark Marshall
Ann Arbor
Mr. Marshall
Wayne County
South Carolina Accepts Harvard Debate Challenge
Dec 22. The University of South Carolina accepts Harvard University’s challenge for a debate to be held in Columbia between April 17 and 24. President W S Curren announced the event, marking the second spring debate after a match with New York University in New York City.
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Harvard
Columbia
University of South Carolina
Harvard University
Columbian
W. 5. Curren
New York University
New York City
House Leans to Inclusion of Sales Tax
Washington December 22 congressional tax revision moves show a growing House interest in a sales or consumption tax. Chairman Fordney’s support and hearings with Rothschild and Kahn influenced many, while opponents warn of profiteering and economic crime. Hearings resume after holidays as the committee weighs tax options and the Fordney tariff bill debate continues.
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HOUSE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Wars and Means Committee
D. Rothscild
New York
Otto H. Kahn
Kahn
France
Canada
Philippines
Ways and Means
Mexican Plotters Arrested by U S in Southern City
Two prominent Mexicans were arrested in San Antonio on federal indictments charging conspiracy to stage a military expedition on U S soil against Mexico. Francisco Vasquez Gomez, once Madero’s running mate, and Leon J Taurel were taken into custody. Gomez posted bail of 1000 dollars. Gomez helped end the 1911 Madero revolution by aiding the Juarez treaty and served as a minister in the De la Barra provisional cabinet.
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Py Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Mexico
Francisco Vasquez Gomez
Francisco Madero
Leon J. Taurel
Gomez
Porfirio Diaz
Madero
Juarez
Francisco de la Barra
Progress of Brazil Admired by Colby
Bainbridge Colby, U S secretary of state, arrived in Rio de Janeiro to affirm American admiration for Brazil’s progress and to arrange the return visit of President Pessoa. He praised the unbroken cordiality of relations spanning more than a century and noted the mission’s focus on strengthening ties. Public enthusiasm appeared restrained, attributed to Colby’s personal demeanor.
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Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Bainbridge Colby
Brazil
United States
Pessoa
Colby
Pension Bill Reported Out by Appropriation Committee
The House Appropriations committee reported out the annual pension bill noting a total of $265,500,000, carrying $14,000,000 less than this year’s appropriation. The action was taken in Washington, D. C. on December 22.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Appropriations Committee
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Ford
Stewart Hanley
Fred R. Schmalzriedt
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Michigan
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Railwaymen Demand Adjustment Board
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