Federal Trade Commission to pursue packers for Clayton act violations
Washington reports the FTC plans civil action against the Big Five for more than 40 alleged Clayton act violations. Prosecutions compromised under Sherman law target DOJ actions, while Clayton actions proceed via the FTC with orders to cease and desist and possible dissolution if challenged in federal court.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Commission
Pershing in Chicago Seen as Heroic City Tribute
General John J. Pershing drew a massive citywide tribute in Chicago today. The program included an all veterans forenoon address, a public parade with Pershing as chief attraction, afternoon receptions, and an evening medal ceremony honoring Chicago warriors.
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Pershing
Chicago
John J. Pershing
American Legion
Sixteen Die In Canadian Train Collision Near Onawa Maine
Montreal reports sixteen killed or burned to death as a Canadian Pacific special train from Empress of France crashes into a freight train near Onanwa Maine. The wreckage, which telescoped the engine and forward cars, caught fire and left many injured.
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Montreal
Quebec
Canadian Pacific
Onanwa
Maine
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Deporting Reds from New York to Russia suspected rail move
The American transport Bu ford lay at South Brooklyn with steam up and two hours notice for a voyage aimed at deporting more than 300 Reds to Russia. Reported passengers include Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, noted anarchist leaders who recently failed in their deportation bid.
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New York
Buford
Brooklyn
Russia
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Government Control of Sugar Extended Through Next Year
Washington reports the senate concurred in house amendments to the McNary bill extending government control of sugar through the next year.
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Washington
Senate
McNary
Reasing Interest in Spiritualism Rises National Demand
New York reports a surge in spiritualism as Ouija boards and related books flood stores. In two months sales jumped dramatically with Ouija boards at premium and buyers noting demand up about 400 percent.
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New York
England
Ouije Boards
Villa Moving Toward Rio Grande Chiefs Close Pursuit
Mexico City reports Pancho Villa and his bandits near the Rio Grande with federal troops in close pursuit. General Barragan, minister of war, said Villa crossed from Chihuahua into Coahuila and is now in the Pino mountains. The war minister denied German arms shipments are true.
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Villa
Rio Grande
Mexico City
Pancho Villa
General Barragan
Barragan
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Pino Mountains
Mexico
Germany
Clemenceau to retire from premiership within two months
London reports authoritative sources say Clemenceau will retire as French premier in about two months. After recent London conferences with Lloyd George and Seranoia, he reportedly decided to accept the presidency if offered and expects no opposition as a candidate.
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London
Clemenceau
France
Lloyd George
Seraloia
Attack on Viscount French Fails in Dublin Rail Strike
Dublin report states an attack on Viscount French of Ireland failed when the marshal’s train arrived two minutes early at Ashton. Rumors of French being wounded could not be verified. The leader of the attacking party was Martin Savage, a grocer's assistant.
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Dublin
Ireland
Viscount French
Ashton
French
Martin Savage
Srocer
National Wholesale Grocer's Assn Refuses to Drop Suit
Chicago December 20 The National Wholesale Grocers Association today refused to drop its suit against the Big Five packers before the federal trade commission.
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Chicago
National Wholesale Grocer’s Association Today
Big Five” Packers
Federal Trade Commission
Senate considers Knox peace plan with Germany
Washington reports the senate foreign relations committee took up Senator Knoxs resolution to seek peace with Germany. Lodge and others forecast a favorable report declaring peace exists, while a second resolution would ratify Versailles minus the league of nations. Hitchcock said adoption by the senate is unlikely, and some prefer a compromise reservation with Senator Thomas of Colorado among them, opposing the treaty while the league covenant remains.
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Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Light of Peace Glimmers in Distance From Paris
Paris dispatch notes the light of peace still glimmering as Allied and German peace makers admit little hope for signing the protocol or making the Versailles treaty effective before the new year. German navy technicians hold out new hopes on the compensation clause for the sinking of the interned fleet at Scapa Flow, a chief delay factor. If the treaty fails to take effect by January 1, certain clauses will void, forcing a new protocol requiring Germany to promise to carry out Versailles and armistice terms.
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Paris
Scapa Flow
Oil Tanker J A Chanslow Wrecked Off Cape Blanco
The oil tanker J A Chanslow bound from Portland to San Francisco wrecked on a reef off Cape Blanco Oregon with 30 or more presumed dead. Captain A Saver and three others manned a lifeboat and reached Bandon Oregon. survivors were in the non sinking section.
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San Francisco
J. A. Chanslow
Cape Blanco
Oregon
Marine Department of the
Chamber of Commerce
Portland
A. Saver
Bandon
State Supreme Court Upholds Soldiers Bonus Act
The state supreme court today upheld the validity of the soldiers bonus act appropriating twenty million dollars in bonuses for World War I service. First payments expected early next year. the act awards fifteen dollars for every month of service.
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St. Paul
State Supreme Court
Berger Re elected in 15th Wisconsin District Race
Milwaukee voters returned Victor Berger to the 15th Wisconsin district with 24,367 votes while Henry Bodenstad a fusion candidate received 19,561. Berger led by a 4,806 vote margin in the December 19 contest.
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Milwaukee
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Berger
Henry Bodenstad
Fusion
Requests lifting of ban on liquor wartime limits
Former Senator Lewis of Illinois pressed Secretary Tumulty to lift the wartime liquor ban arguing business owners with large whiskey stocks should be allowed to deal before constitutional prohibition takes effect. Representative Olney of Massachusetts joined the appeal as lawyers debate a possible 13 day delay to implement prohibition, amid questions on the exact activation date and Supreme Court rulings.
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Washington
Wilson
Lewis
Illinois
Olney
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
State Department
United States
Siberia deal hinted if allies abandon Russia
An unconfirmed Basle report states Admiral Kolchak, head of the Siberian anti-Bolshevik government, told the United States that if the allies abandon Russia he would be forced to cede part of Siberia to Japan in exchange for Japanese aid against the Bolsheviks.
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Paris
Basle
Kolchak
Siberia
United States
Russia
Japan
Wimbledon People and Red Cross Seals Appeal
Thursday notes from Wimbledon and Valley City list local visitors including F. H. Etter T. E. McMillan A. L. Willson Gladys Coleman J. E. Jacobson G. G. Anderson and C. C. Langer. A Russell Miller Milling Co gift to the fire department and local business matters are mentioned along with a Red Cross Seals appeal and a snow storm closing sidewalks. Train No 1 and No 2 schedules are updated for travel relief.
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Russell-Miller Milling Co
Craswell
Fire Department
Valley City Fibre mill advances from promise to reality
Nine car loads of baled flax straw arrived and the plant is set to begin fibre production. Attorney General William Bunger plans a Valley City appearance Tuesday at 8 pm in the courthouse where Mr. Langer will discuss today’s political issues, promising insider details on Teague leaders and the Duffs.
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J. C. Hilborn
Leal
N. D
Valley City
William Bunger
Langer
Langver
Teague
K. P. Lodge Initiates Fourteen Members in First Degree
The K. P. lodge hosted fourteen candidates last night as they were initiated into the first degree. New members enjoyed the experience and a luncheon afterward, while seasoned members remark that much remains to be learned, predicting they will be wiser later.
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K. P. Lodge
Frank Wood and Miss Mabel Storey Marry
Frank Wood formerly with Dakota Drug Company and later with Company Gar bugler, served overseas and recently returned home. The note mentions a marriage to Miss Mabel Storey but provides few details about the ceremony or wedding facts.
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Frank Wood
Mabel Storey
Frank
Dakota Drug Company
Gar Bugler
Wood couple wed as service ends for groom
The text notes a serviceman will spend months more in his current division before discharge and, seeking a change, transfers to a matrimonial division. Friends extend best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Wood, describing them as fine, young people likely to find happiness and success in their new life together.
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Mrs. Wood
I V A Flying Squad to Speak at Valley City Hall
On Saturday afternoon and evening the I V A flying squad will visit Valley City City Hall to inform residents about North Dakota politics. Several speakers will be present, a question box will be used, and the event promises an engaging time. Women voters are especially invited to gain insights on issues affecting payers and voters.
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Valley City
North Dakota
Women Named Census Enumerators For Valley City
Mrs. Jennie Westergard Mrs. J KE Featherstone Mrs. M M Zetterberg and Mrs. T Gale are appointed census enumerators for Valley City with one ward each. Census work begins January 2 1920 or soon after. Home presence is requested to provide information to avoid covering ground twice.
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Jennie Westergard
J. KE. Featherstone
M. M. Zetterberg
T. Gale
Valley City
Mrs Fleener Returns Home From Visit to Brainerd
Mrs. Mart Fleener, known locally as Bess Treglawney, has returned to her home in Brainerd after visiting her brother Chas Treglawney and family for several weeks. Friends honored the visiting relation with social gatherings during the time they resided here.
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Mart Fleener
Chas Treglawney
Brainerd
Census Supervisor Arrives in City To Hire Enumerators
Mr. Fred L. Walker of Ellendale North Dakota, census supervisor for the Second District, has been in the city for several days selecting enumerators for Barnes county districts where workers had been assigned.
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Fred L. Walker
Ellendale
N. D
Barnes County
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F. H. Etter
Wimbledon
T. E. McMillan
Wimbledon, ND
A. L. Willson
Gladys Coleman
Cooperstown
J. E. Jacobson
Daxey N.D
A. D. Poe
Tower City
Red Cross
G. G. Anderson
Oriska
C. EB. Vermilya
Bismarck
M. E. Churches
C. C. Langer
Sanborn
Howard Willson
Henry Hilborn
Porter Kimball
Fargo
Me. Porter
Nonpartisan League Organization
Micele County
Mission Circle of the Baptist Sehurch
Elured
John Kyllingstad
Northern Pacific
Madessy Scott & Bowne
Scott
Office
J. van. Houten, M. D
Gray Block Valley City
Rea. Pitts Ave
E. A. Fray, M. D
Graduate Univ. of Pennsylvania
PostoMlicg Blovik
Winterer & Ritchie
Lawyers
Theodore.s
Linglands
Farmers
Ballast Valley City
Minnesota
Thief River
Hallé
Minn
E. A. Pray
M. D
Ren
Peay Block
Castoria
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