Predict Pension Bill Passage Ahead of Christmas
By Associated Press, Washington D C December 22 the House appropriations committee reported a pension bill totaling 265.5 million dollars carrying more than fourteen million dollars less than this year’s appropriation. House leaders expect to consider the measure tomorrow and anticipate passage before Christmas adjournment.
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Associated Press
Hashington
D. C
House Appropriations Committee
House
Cotton makes new low record today in market decline
New York December 22. The cotton market fell to a season low as March futures dropped to 13.95 amid heavy Southern and Wall Street selling. Weak spots and unsettled financial conditions drove the decline.
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Associated Press
New York
Southern
Wall Street
Deepest Mine in the World Reported in Michigan
The Independent notes the Tamarack Mine No. 3 in Michigan ranks as the deepest mine, reaching 5.20 percent feet below the surface.
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Tiust No
Tamarack
Michigan
Independent
Republicans Oppose Road Construction Delays
Washington December 22. Congressman W W Larsen of Georgia reports Republicans are blocking continuation of federal road aid. Road committee meetings lacked a quorum due to Republican absence. Democrats push for January 10 reporting, Republicans favor January 25 delaying action. Larsen fears ongoing inaction and vows Democratic resolve to sustain the program.
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Washington ,D .C
W. W. Larsen
Georgia
House Committee On Roads
Larsen
Representative Dunn
New York
Congressman Larsen
Bantamweight Title Defended in New York Fight
New Orleans champion Pete Herman defends his bantamweight title in a fifteen round decision bout at Madison Square Garden against New York challenger Joe Lynch. It marks the third world title bout in a month, with Benny Leonard and Jack Dempsey also winning their matches.
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Associated Press
New York
Pete Herman
New Orleans
Madison Square Garden
Joe Lynch
Benny Leonard
Jack Dempsey
Four Die in Dupont Powder Mill Explosion
Four men killed and two injured in an explosion at the Dupont Powder Company pressing mill in Belin near Moosic. The blast was felt across the Lackawanna valley as crews work to identify the victims and causes.
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Associated Press
Scranton
Dupont Powder Company
Belin
Moosic
Lackawanna Valley
Interwoven Mills announce wage cuts in Martinsburg
The Interwoven Mills in Martinsburg West Virginia employing 1600 workers announced a 20 percent wage reduction. The plant recently closed but will reopen January 3.
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Interwoven Mills
Associated Press
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tax Revision Postponed by House Committee
Washington December 22 After a brief hearing on tax revision the House ways and means committee adjourned today until January sixth. They plan to focus next on the general revision of the tariff.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Ways and Means Committee
Coal profiteers names withheld as Senate probe resumes
Washington December 22. The Senate investigating committee opened hearings on coal profiteering but the charged individuals and government officials were not released to the public as testimony continued in executive session.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Harding Has No Date Today
Marion Ohio December 22 1920 President elect Harding engagement book was blank and no callers were expected at headquarters as the transition began.
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Harding
Associated Press
Marion, O
A. C. L Seeks Authority to Assume $6.22 Million Obligations
Atlantic Coast Line asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to assume trust obligations totaling 6 220 000 dollars under a trust and lease. Of this 1 720 000 dollars is payable in cash on delivery of equipment. The company plans to issue trust certificates totaling 4 500 000 dollars at not less than 94 percent of par value.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Atlantic Coast Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
Safety Deposit Trust Company
Baltimore
Hughes Won’t Discuss Rumors of Secretary of State
New York December reports claim Charles E. Hughes was offered the post of Secretary of State. Hughes issued a statement declining to discuss the rumors and halted speculation about his appointment.
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Hughes
Associated Press
New York
Charles E. Hughes
American Consul Accused of Blocking Englishwoman’s U S Travel
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Annot Robinson of Manchester England accusing American Consul Wells in Manchester of trying to bar her journey to the United States to testify before the Committee of One Hundred investigating Ireland. Wells says he only exercised his authority and would have refused the passport if necessary. Mrs. Robinson says the consul later granted the passport but with the condition to refrain from propaganda or press interviews.
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Washington, D. C
Annot Robinson
Manchester
Eng
Wells
United States
Committee of One Hundred
Ireland
State Department
Harding Cabinet Called Irresponsible in Rhetoric
A fragment describes critics labeling the Harding cabinet as irresponsible and accusing them of avoiding discussion, reflecting political tension and public scrutiny of governance.
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Harding
Riot in Petrograd Ends in Mass Deaths and Executions
A labor riot in Petrograd ended with many killed and injured. Five hundred leaders were executed after a Soviet crackdown following demands for more food and a shorter sixteen hour workday.
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Abor
Helseingfors
Central News
Jacksonville Negro Population Rise Revealed by Census
The Negro population of Jacksonville Florida is 41 479 an increase of 41 6 percent The white population stands at 50 031 an increase of 76 6 percent The Census Bureau announced today indicating significant demographic shifts in the city.
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Jacksonville
Washington, D. C
Fla
Census Bureau
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