Wheat futures under watch as FTC warns on trading
The federal trade commission reports to the President that wheat futures trading may not aid the grain trade and urges congressional action beyond war powers. It notes possible foreign purchases and seven broader causes for price declines while calling for careful consideration of selling organizations. Also, University of Chicago students form a vigilance committee after multiple campus robberies and a coed was assaulted after dark.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
White House
Congress
Commission
Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Canada
Chicago
University of Chicago
Clara Smith to Return to Ardmore
El Paso reporters say Clara Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J L Smith, has decided to surrender and face charges in the death of Jake L Hannon in Ardmore Oklahoma. The parents expect her in El Paso soon.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
J. L. Smith
Clara Smith
Ardmore
Okla
Jake L. Hannon
GOAL OPERATORS Books Such Public Records Probed
National Coal Association records at Washington headquarters were placed under subpoena by the Senate committee on reconstruction. J P Miller led agents in a weekend search, with open session hearings announced for tomorrow. officials anticipated to be called.
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National Coal Association
Washington
Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Reconstruction
Calder
J. P. Miller
Association
Nugent Confirmed for Federal Trade Commission Seat
The Senate confirmed Senator Nugent of Idaho to fill a vacancy on the Federal Trade Commission in open session. His term expires March 3. The confirmation followed the President's nomination and was announced from Washington D C.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senator Nugent
Id .O
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Spain Asked to Be Just and Play Fair
Representatives of the great powers in Madrid led by American ambassador Willard issued a warning to Spain. They disapprove efforts by Cortes factions to strangle foreign enterprises through high taxation and other means.
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Associated Frogs
London
Great Powers
Madrid
Willard
Spain
Cortes
Hun sympathizer tarred in Jacksonville proves unafraid
John D Bischoff a Jacksonville real estate dealer was tarred and feathered and driven from a car by four masked men after his letter objecting to the word Hun appeared. He refused to leave town, and his wife said he would not see anyone. The assault occurred on a crowded corner as Bischoff was set adrift in a loin cloth with a sign reading Herr John Bischoff Hun.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
John D Bischoff
Selah Bischoff
Bischoff
John Bischoff
Cotton Ginnings Reported By Census Bureau
Cotton excluding linters ginned before December 13 totaling 10,878,265 bales, Census Bureau announces.
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Associated Eféps
Washington, D. C
Argentine earthquake most destructive in half a century
Shocks along the Argentine slope of the Andes Friday caused widespread destruction and heavy loss of life. Reports say more than 150 bodies have been recovered, with 100 at Tresportenas and 30 at Costa de Araujo. geysers opened, hot water spouted, drowning two people. Rescue teams from Mendoza battle disorganized communication as tolls rise and fear grows.
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Buenos Aires
Mendoza
Tresportenas
Costa de Araujo
la Valle
la Central
San Matin
Rivadavia
Ing. Schrdlu
Red Cross
Fighting the high price of foods in Chicago
Russell J Poole secretary of the fair price committee of the City Council announced daily issued fair price quotations for meats. Wholesale prices from the stock yards will form the basis of the fair price schedule.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russell J. Poole
Fair Ice
Duchess of Marlborough to Make Paris Home
The Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt, recently divorced from her husband, will leave England permanently and likely settle in Paris, per the Mail.
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Duchess ‘of Marborough
Paris
Associated Press
London
the Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
England
the Mail
Harding to Consult Taft This Week
President elect Harding enters his second week of consultations on foreign relations with growing confidence about a practical solution to the Peace league tangle. Several notables are expected during Christmas week, with Taft officially announced to be here Thursday.
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Associated Press
Marion
Harding Fener
Peace League
Hame
Taft
30 Percent Wage Cut for Men’s Clothing Workers
New York December 20 The Clothing Manufacturers Association announced a wage reduction averaging 30 percent under the union scale used in November 1919 for the men’s clothing industry.
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Associate¢s
New York
Clothing Manufacturer’s’ Association
O'Ryan to be Major General
President nominates Major General John C. O'Ryan to the Army reserve corps. In Costa de Araujo a violent aftershock raises deaths to eighty one and injuries to many, as relief trains race to the isolated town. Seismograph at the Mendoza Institute logs three shocks lasting a total of about thirty minutes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
John ¢. O’ryan
New York National Guard
Twenty-Seventh
Costa de Araujo
la Valle
Mendoza Institute
Shepard defense will introduce testimony in Macon case
The State rested in the Shepard poisoning case as four defendants moved for discharge. Judge Matthews rejected the motions and allowed defense arguments or evidence. Dr Charles Harrold testified death came from general peritonitis and not bichloride poisoning. The State showed Ernest Hopson held over two thousand dollars after Shepard's death and lacked a gainful occupation. The State sought permission to introduce two late witnesses.
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Associated Press
Macon
Shepard
Matthews
Charles Harrold
Ernest Hopson
Robbers Loot Atlanta Keely Store in Safes Hole Loot
Robbers entered the downtown Keely Company department store in Atlanta after Saturday night and looted two safes containing more than ten thousand dollars in cash and checks. They damaged rugs and furs, with total loss estimated between fifteen thousand and twenty thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Keely Company
German reparations under consideration
Allied and German financial experts continued private talks on reparations at Brussels as Pierre Cheyson, French inspector of finances, returned from Paris to consult the government on ongoing negotiations.
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Associated
Pierre Cheyson
Paris
Firebug Fires Barn and Homes in Fayette and Westmoreland
A fire bug operating in Fayette and Westmoreland counties for about two months set a barn ablaze in Fayette City causing $60,000 in damage. Two nearby houses were saved but damaged $3,000. Total losses attributed to the fires exceed $500,000 to date.
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Associated Press
Fayette City
Fayette
Westmoreland
Fire Ruins North Carolina Town Warehouse and Stores
A fire in Reidsville North Carolina believed incendiary destroyed a farmer's warehouse and several small stores early today. Damage is estimated at fifty thousand dollars.
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North Carolina
Reidsville
N. C
Irish Liberty bond funds demanded for Ireland
Boston December 20. The Massachusetts Council of the Friends of Irish Freedom telegraphed to Eamon de Valera as President of the Irish Republic demanding immediate sending of funds raised in the Irish Liberty bond drive to Ireland. The message says millions were collected in the U.S. and the suffering people of Ireland are entitled to the funds at once.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Ireland
Banton DeValera
Massachusetts Council of the Friends of Irish Freedom
Japs Discuss Borah Naval Plan
Tokio December 20 The Japanese press shows strong interest in Senator Borah Idaho proposal for a tri partite naval agreement among the United States Great Britain and Japan to limit naval armaments. Newspapers favor the idea while deeming Japan's present program legitimate.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Senator Borah
Idaho
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Crime Wave Continues In New York City
Two armed men attacked the Sea Men's Mission on West Street in the early hours, killing James Russel, 50, and robbing the safe of four hundred dollars before escaping. The incident followed a Sunday lull in violence.
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Associated Press
New York
West Street
James Russel
Fere
Fordney Tariff Measure Pushed Through House
The House Ways and Means Committee voted out the Fordney emergency tariff bill aimed at protecting farmers and instructed Chairman Fordney to push action before the Christmas recess. Lemons now face a duty of 1.5 cents a pound and peanut oil price rises to 26 cents per gallon.
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Associated Prose
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Constantine Returns to Athens Amid Cannon Roar
Constantine of Greece entered Athens to thunderous crowds and cannon fire. He addressed fifty thousand from the palace balcony pledging internal unity and external peace while seeking allied ties and cultural restoration. He noted the marriage of Prince George to Princess Elizabeth of Romania as an alliance, and referenced King Alexander’s legacy. A Venice correspondent’s ship had not yet reached Piraeus.
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Associated Press
Athens
Greece
Constantine
Napoleon
Elba
George
Sparta
Elizabeth
Romania
Alexander
Venice
Piraeus
Amendments to Irish Home Rule Bill Agreed
London December 20 all amendments made by the House of Commons to the Irish home rule bill were agreed to by the House of Lords after a brief debate.
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Associated Press London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Social clubs face taxes on dues and penalties
Washington December 20 The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued revised regulations stating every social club in the country must collect and pay over taxes on member dues and fees. Penalties include up to 1000 dollars plus a 50 percent fraud penalty if returns are false or fraudulent.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Pope Benedict Honors Rampolla Nephew in Holy Orders
Pope Benedict conferred holy orders on Mariano Rampolla, nephew of the late Cardinal Rampolla, in a ceremony attended by many guests. The Pontiff also presented him a golden chalice with coral pearls topaz and two rich chasubles and missals.
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Rampolla
Rome
Benedict
Cardinal Rampolla
Mariano Rampolla
Father Rampolla
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