Reform Perils Filipino Sport Abolition Effort in Manila
A reform movement in the Philippines targets cock fighting, led by Senator Filemon Sotto and anti cockpit advocate Jose Sotto. The measure would gradually reduce fighting days starting January 1, 1930, ending in total abolition, with penalties from fifty to five hundred dollars and prison terms up to one year.
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Manila
2 -Stong Reform Party
Filemon Sotto
Jone Sotto
Te Rovernment
Wwogrand
Cornell star scores 30 in win over Colleage Tech
Cornell standout tallies 30 points as the team falls behind early then dominates with two field goals and key punting plays. Farrington, head of Illinois miners, predicts possible aid from anthracite workers if difficult times persist, with Governor Lowden involved in the coal crisis talks.
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Cornell
Calleeghe Tech
Aga Ameror Iornell
Rank Farrington
Iinois
Farrington
W.s
Strank
Lowden
Contested Sotto Bill Faces Opposition Over Public Welfare
A fragmented report notes strong opposition to the Sotto bill while addressing class tensions among arrivals and native wagers. Wealthy planters reportedly profit from private contests, highlighting political and social conflict surrounding immigration and public policy.
Bomb found in San Francisco water front employment office
A bomb was found in the employment office of the San Francisco Water Front Employers' association as a timer was set to explode. About 200 people were in the office in the financial district when police reported the device. The association has been hiring men to replace striking members of the Riggers and Stevedores union.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Water Front Employers' Association
Employers’ Association
Offce
Confinement in Pueblo Penitentiary Affects U S Consul
LAREDO Texas Dec 1 Confine ment in the penitentiary at Pueblo Mexico is seriously affecting the health of American Consular Agent William O Jenkins according to Miss A C Dyer a teacher at the Methodist mission school at Pueblo She traveled from the border to Chattanooga Tenn after visiting Jenkins whose arrest on charges of conniving with kidnappers caused surprise in Pueblo He is said to suffer mental and physical strain amid daily court appearances and limited visits by family and friends
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Laredo
Texas
Pueblo
Mexico
William O. Jenkins
A. C. Dyer
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mexterns
Puebla
Canadian alderman forced to kiss Union Jack incident
Kitchener Ontario December 1 Alder man Bitzer was compelled to kiss the Union Jack and ducked four times in Victoria Park lake after an alleged unpatriotic council chamber remark. The mob later seized MP W B Tealer and escorted him to the Great War Veterans association club rooms demanding he kiss the flag, but he refused and was beaten unconscious.
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Kypchtener
Ont
Bitzer
Victoria Park Lake
Mechaviich
Council
W B. Tealer
M. P
Veterans Association Club
Tatler
Aged Sailor Seeks Honorable Discharge Button
Salt Lake City relic Davidin of Jock Springs Wyoming, one of the oldest American sailors, visited the local navy recruiting office. He enlisted June 25, 1864 and now at 80 seeks an honorable discharge similar to those given to men who served in the war with Germany.
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Salt Lab City
Relik Davlin
Jock Springs
Wyo
Navy
Devst
Germany
Henry Frick dies after illness at Fifth Avenue home
Henry Frick, noted iron owner and premier art collector, died suddenly at his Fifth Avenue home after a three week illness from ptomaine poisoning. The Frick family declined public comment as Wall Street reacted with shock but stocks remained unchanged. Funeral plans call for private services at the Frick residence and burial in Pittsburgh.
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New York
Henry Claes Minck
United States
Fifth Avenue
Lewis Conner
Cynaar
Seliek
Wall Street
Andy Car
Skibo
Elbert “i
Gary
Steel Corporation
Mrzbrick
Frick
Leighton Parks
St. Bartholomew Church
Pittsburg
Lnte
America
Helen Frick
Cand
Childs Frick
Bituminous Coal Miners Strike Across the Nation
Bituminous coal miners face a nationwide strike with support from miners in the eastern anthracite regions. The Associated Press reports a growing labor action as workers press for improved conditions and pay.
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Associated Press
Spring Eld
Ipn
Wool prices forecast for 1920 at 75 cents a pound
S W McClure secretary of the National Wool Growers Association predicts western half blood wool will fetch 75 cents per pound in 1920 after a northwest tour. He notes strong demand for three eighths blood wool and cites a developing market.
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Salt Lakis
S. W. McClure
National Wool Growers'—association
Northwest
Wool Market Outlook Cited By Expert
An expert notes that fine wools are nearly exhausted while coarser grades rise in favor of intermountain regions. Despite a large current U S wool stock he believes conditions prevent a downward market trend.
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West
United ‘States
McCure
Utah Beet Sugar Crop In 1919 Reaches 1,128,000 Tons
Utah 1919 beet sugar crop totaled 1,128,000 tons, per M M Tustin field agent of the Utah Nevada department of agriculture. The crop condition stood at 82 percent of normal versus a ten year average of 95 percent. Farm observers note the salt content at two percent. Local estimates place Lakie City Utah as a key region.
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Utah
M. M. Tustin
Department of
Abeiculture
Nevada
Pan American round table holds first annual conference
The first annual Pan-American round table conference opened in San Antonio Texas with delegates from the United States and Mexico seeking greater understanding and cooperation. The gathering marks a formal start to ongoing cross-border discussions aimed at improving regional ties and bilateral collaboration.
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San Antonio
Texas
The
Pan-American Round Table
Griswold Featured in City Association Report
A fragment mentions Griswold of this city in relation to the Association. The note hints at a local civic grouping and its activities, but details are incomplete.
London House votes against government bonds plan
In London the House of Commons rejected the government's proposal to float premium bonds by a substantial majority. Public opinion, led by churchmen and financiers, opposed the bonds during the past two weeks. Japanese whaling firms aim to expand a whale meat market at home and abroad as a substitute for beef. In 1918, 1900 whales were caught by the five largest Japanese whaling companies.
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London
House of Commons
Japan
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