Cruelty to Wife Complaints Rise in New Report
The Universal Protective Association reports a 238 percent rise in cruelty to wife and children complaints since prohibitions began, with men’s drinking rebound and surly behavior. Juvenile delinquency up 40 percent, disorderly houses up 80 percent, runaway or immoral girls up near 100 percent, while non-support prosecutions fall 20 percent and insanity complaints drop 60 percent.
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Associated Prensa
Chicago
Ill
Albert Webster
Universal Protective Association
President Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Observance
President Wilson issued the Thanksgiving proclamation designating Thursday November 25 as the holiday. He praised the nation’s abundance security and peace noting the healing lessons of the war and the return of soldiers to peaceful pursuits.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
America
Sebastopol Evacuated as Wrangel Forces Pull Back
Nov 13 dispatches report Sebastopol being evacuated with British requisitioning ships in Constantinople to carry refugees. Eighty thousand residents seek transport as General Wrangel’s position in Northern Crimea grows desperate.
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London
Sebastopol
Constantinople
Wrangel
Crimea
Paris
Istmus
Perekop
Foreign Office
Crimean
Germany Declines Formal League of Nations Application
Geneva dispatch reports Germany will not formally apply for League of Nations membership but would consider the invitation if the organization requests it. Dr Herman Mueller, vice president of the Reichstag foreign affairs committee, stated in a Journal de Geneve interview.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Germany
League of Nations
Alleged Wife Murderer Dismissed by Court
Greenville Alabama November 18 Abner Fttle a Butler county farmer charged with the alleged murder of his wife ten days ago was discharged when the case was called for preliminary trial today.
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Associated Press
Greenville
Ala
Abner F.ttle
Butler County
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Wilson
The text declares a national day of thanksgiving and prayer on November 25 to honor God and blessings. It quotes President Woodrow Wilson urging citizens to cease ordinary tasks and dedicate themselves to grateful acknowledgment and service to others.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Immigration to restrict aliens to close relatives of naturalized citizens
Washington reports that the House Immigration Committee will push limits on admissions to only close blood relatives of naturalized citizens. Representative Albert Johnson said the panel will draft changes to the naturalization bill and add a living, health, and moral character bond requirement for relatives seeking entry. The panel also will seek greater restrictions on citizenship.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
House Committee On Immigration
Albert Johnson
Washington
House
Johnson
United States
Sinn Fein Arches Torn Down Spark Belfast Night Turmoil
In Belfast on November 13 Associated Press reports Sinn Fein arches displaying Sinn Fein and American flags caused party friction. Stone throwing and revolver fire erupted, and police intervention with arch removal restored order.
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U.S
Sinn Fein
Belfast
Associated Press
Ireland
Abduction Warning Tied to Cork Warden Griffin
In Cork Ireland on November 13 authorities report threats of reprisal after the October 10 kidnapping of Thomas Griffin, warden of Cork jail. A notice on the Cork Examiner offices claims “Final Notice” and warns of consequences if Griffin is not released within 48 hours, signed by the Black and Tans.
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Cork
Ireland
Thomas Griffin
The
Cork Examiner
Griffin
Black and Tans
Steamer Collision Off Staten Island Sends Passengers Overboard
The Spanish mail steamer Montserrat with 379 aboard and the steamer San Marcos collided off Staten Island as they entered New York. Some Montserrat passengers leaped into the water and at least one was rescued at Billlis Island. San Marcos arrived at the pier safely. Montserrat was beached off 459th Street in Brooklyn and reported safe.
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Associated Press
New York
Montherrat
Cadiz
Galveston
Staten Island
Bilis Island
Brooklyn
Yale Princeton Clash Tops Eastern Football Card Today
New York, Nov. 18. The Yale Princeton rivalry headlines today's Eastern football schedule. Other tests include Dartmouth at Philadelphia against Pennsylvania, Columbia at Ithaca versus Cornell, Washington Jefferson meeting Pitt, and Harvard facing the Browns at Cambridge.
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Associated Press
New York
Yale
Princeton
Dartmouth
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Columbia
Cornell
Ithaca
Washington-Jefferson
Pittsburg
Harvard
Browns
Cambridge
Doctor's Certificate Needed for Coal in Buffalo Shortage
Buffalo on November 13 reports a doctor's certificate of necessity required to obtain a ton of coal as frigid weather drives thousands to seek fuel.
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Buffalo
Associated Press
N. Y
Italians and Jugoslavs Toast After Treaty Signing
In Santa Margherita Italy a dinner honored the Jugoslav peace delegation after signing a treaty to ease Adriatic tensions. Premiers Giolitti and Vesnitch toasted the progress and pledged future work for Europe's well being. The pact calls for a two month follow up conference to boost economic and financial ties. A separate treaty will expand cultural relations.
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Presa
Santa Margherita
Italy
Giolotti
Vesnitch
Benson Reappointed to Shipping Board in White House Announcement
Washington November 13 Rear Admiral Benson of Georgia was named chairman of the Shipping Board along with six new members Frederick Thompson of Mobile Joseph Teal of Oregon John Donald of New York Chester Howell of California Guy Goff of Wisconsin and Charles Hutter of Missouri The group reflects regional balance Atlantic coast Pacific coast Lakes Gulf and interior The law limits members per party and a Republican Senate may question the proposed political alignment as a Republican administration takes power.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Admiral Benson
Georgia
Shipping Board
White House
Frederick I. Thompson
Mobile
Joseph N. Teal
Oregon
John A. Donald
New York
Chester H. Howell
Cali
Guy D. Goff
Wisconsin
Charles T. Hutter
Missouri
Benson and
Donald
Atlantic Coast
Howell
Teal
Golf
Lakes
Thompson
Gulf
Hutter
Interior
Hungarian Treaty Ratification Postponed
Budapest reports ratification of the Hungary allied nations treaty delayed from Saturday to next Monday. A protest against a dictated peace will be sent to all countries but not part of the ratification text.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Hungary
Army and Navy Open Season Against Bowdoin and South Carolina
Army meets Bowdoin and Navy faces South Carolina on academy fields in season openers. Both service teams aim for strong starts with marquee independent opponents and regional matchups shaping early impressions.
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Army
Navy
Bowdoin
South Carolina
Driver of Wagon With Explosive in New York
The Evening World reports the wagon believed to have carried the explosive that killed 37 and wounded hundreds in Wall Street last September remained near the blast site for 49 minutes. The paper cites a moving picture showing the driver on a sidewalk bridge with three others after the explosion and a clock indicating 12:50, 48 minutes after detonation.
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New York World
Dreds
Wall Street
Evening World
Stock Exchange
Harding stays at home during blizzard
President elect Harding remains at his offshore cottage hampered by a cold norther and an almost impassable road. He hopes to fish for tarpon if the storm lifts and plans to play golf at Brownsville Tuesday after meeting Governor Hobby of Texas before boarding a train to New Orleans and a Panama voyage.
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Associated Press
Point Isabel
Vies
Harding
Brownsville
Seventeen Georgia Counties Soon To Be Free Of Ticks
The Department of Agriculture announced the December 1 release of a large quarantined area across the South, with Georgia counties Baker Ben Hill Bleckley Bulloch Crisp Decatur Dodge Dooly Evans Glasscock Laurens Macon Pulaski Semingle Taylor Telfair Wilcox released. Portions of Jefferson and Mobile in Alabama were re quarantined.
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Georgia
Washington, D. C
South
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Fayette
Lamar
Washington
Bibb
Calhoun
Cherokee
Cleburne
Houston
St. Claire
Shelby
Jefferson
Mobile
Baker
Ben Hill
Bleckley
Bulloch
Crisp
Decatur
Dodge
Dooly
Evans
Glasscock
Laurens
Macon Pulaski
Semingle
Taylor
Telfair
Wilcox
New York Appeals for More Coal During Cold Spell
The Associated Press reports New York faces a severe coal shortage as a real cold snap grips thousands of apartment dwellers. Health Commissioner Copeland calls conditions woeful and dangerous and asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant priority coal shipments for at least a week. Frost and freezing conditions are forecast for tonight and Sunday across the South Atlantic states except Southern Florida.
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New York
Associated Press
Copeland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
South Atlantic
Florida
Weather Bureau
Cotton Consumption Hits Six Year Low in October
Washington report shows October raw cotton used in manufacturing at the smallest monthly total in six years. Mills in northern states cut output more than those in the South. October cotton consumed totaled 39 837 running bales with 13 825 bales imported and exports at 582 000. Spindles active fell by 674 291 from a year earlier.
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Amrorates, Press
Washington, D . C
Census Bureau
Washington, D. C
Daniels Says Hazing Practice Must Stop
Secretary Daniels announced that the Navy Department will go the limit to uphold naval academy authority at Annapolis and end hazing. Instructions were issued that no hazing would be tolerated and that any number of midshipmen could be dismissed if necessary.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Daniels
County Cooperation Promises Expanded Quarantine Relief Next Year
Full county cooperation is reported as more substantial areas will be freed from quarantine next year. Officials aim to reduce restrictions as progress continues.
Japan and U S Seek Exclusion Agreement in Principle
Tokyo reports that Japan and the United States have reached an agreement in principle to exclude Japanese laborers from the United States. Dispute centers on methods. US favors treaty provisions while Japan resists a precedent that could limit future negotiations. Negotiations continue with progress in other areas.
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Associated Press
Tokio
United States
America
Japan
Japan Ambassador Talks With U S Officials On Alien Land Law Treaty
Washington D C Nov 13 Japanese ambassador Shidehara held another conference with state department officials about the treaty stemming from California's alien land law. It was understood that negotiations neared completion.
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Washington, D. C
Shidehara
State Department
United States
Japan
California
Red Cross Sermons Preached Tomorrow Across Nation
Washington message notes Red Cross Sunday as sermons nationwide highlight unfinished European relief work. Dr. Livingston Ferand, head of the central committee, says thousands of ministers will discuss the Red Cross and urge ongoing public support.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
Europe
Red Cross
Livingston Ferand
Central Committee of the Red Cross
New Commissioner of Pensions Named
Washington announces Frank D. Byington of Mariana named Commissioner of Pensions by the President. Frederick A. Rouse of California chosen deputy commissioner.
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Pensions
US Press
Washington, D. C
Frank D. Byington
Mariana
Frederick A. Rouse
California
Picked Orchestra to Join Harding for Panama Trip
A selected Washington orchestra will accompany President-elect Harding on his upcoming trip to Panama, announced today. The ensemble will perform in official ceremonies and state functions during the voyage.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Panama
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