Declare Clothing Firms Have Declared Lockout
New York expects a lockout of 16,000 workers as Amalgamated Clothing Workers accuse manufacturers of acting to crush the union. William Dendter claims lack of orders drives the move. Sidney Hillman cites destruction of joint cost studies. About 75,000 idle in New York and Boston, 100,000 still at work elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yum
Amalgamated Clothing Woorkers
Ql Aiacrien
New York
Willian Dendter
Manufacturers’ Association
Aly
Chicago
Baltimore
Rochuster
Sideny Hillman
Clothing Workers of America Tonight
Bandler
Boston
Rochester
The Christmas Tree's Journey From Forest to Market
The article traces evergreen trees from North American forests to wholesale markets and homes, noting the labor of woodsmen and the evolution of Christmas tree packaging. It recalls origins from ancient Egyptians palms to Luther's candle bedecked tree, and the spread through Germany to Britain and America with German immigrants.
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Aimerica
Christ
Martin Luther
Germany
Christendom
England
Victoria
America
Green Bay
Seattle Men Lead Forestry Association in 1921
E G Ames of Seattle was unanimously elected president of the Western Forestry and Conservation association for 1921 at the Spokane convention. Officers include secretary treasurer George M Cornwall of Portland and vice presidents Kenneth Ross A W Lair C R Johnson and Frank B Cole. The meeting voiced strong opposition to the Coalition forestry bill and urged funding, aviation patrols, and wireless reporting to bolster forest protection.
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Spokane
Wash
E. G. Ames
Seattle
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Association
George M. Cornwall
Fortland
Ore_ gon
Kenneth Ross
Montana
A. W. Lair
Idaho
C. R. Johnson
California
Frank B. Cole
Washington
H. G
Miler
J. Humbird
George
Long
B.mw
Fox
Oregon
Danaher
Congress
Gifford Pinchot
United States Weather Bureau
Forest Service of the
United States
Federal Forest Service
House Passes Medal Bill for World War Service
Washington Dee The House in session passed a bill authorizing the president to issue medals of honor for distinguished World War service by officers and men in the United States Merchant Marine. The vote was 16 to 7. The House also advanced a second agriculture bill aimed at preventing deception in farm dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dee
United States
House
Haughen
Public Bill on Plain Packing Marks Measures on Boxes
A proposed bill would require that the quantity of contents be plainly marked on the outside of manufactured goods. The measure aims to prevent misrepresentation by wrapping or boxing items to appear larger than their actual weight or volume.
Curtail Cotton Acreage Plan Agreed In South
In Memphis Tennessee Teo 50 percent reduction in cotton for 1921 was agreed upon at a conference with southern banks merchants and farmers. The plan calls for curtailment to one third of cultivated land and sets machinery in motion to restrict credits where needed. An organization will be formed in every township to gain grower support and enforce pledges of reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Teo
Judge orders Sunday school sentence in juvenile case
In a Texas City courtroom a judge sentences five youths to attend Sunday school after threatening “tough sledding.” He orders each to produce a pastor's letter proving attendance or face consequences, while lamenting damaged property and a harsh outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlansas City
Wide A. J. Herrod
Erie
League proves workable says newspaper man
Geneva Switzerland report on the League of Nations frames the assembly's third week. It highlights plans for a permanent court, arms limitation, admitting Austria and Bulgaria, and mediation in the Near East. Open diplomacy and Vilna policing set precedents for future peace efforts.
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Newspaper
Amenia
United States
Mustapha Kemal
Lord Robert
Near East
Robert
i@ogue
Vilna
Poland
Lithuania
League
Council
Assembly
League of Nations
Indians Victimized by Exploiters, Warns Official
Washington December 8. Officials report many cases where Indians freed from guardianship were harmed by unscrupulous exploiters who plotted to rob the Indian even before he received his certificate of independence. The warning highlights ongoing abuses against indigenous people as they gain autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Commissioners
Bureau
Five Civilized Tribes
Hatthioad
Washington
Woman exposed to poison fly powder hospitalizes Mrs Pedding
Evansville Ind Mrs Charles Peddings attempt to swat a fly led to inhalation of powdered poison in her Glass room and she was rushed to hospital. The domestic science teacher is said to have scattered poison to kill flies and physicians link the illness to inhalation of the powder.
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Evansville
Ind
Charles Pedding
Argentina Ready to Return to League of Nations
Paris Dec 8 M Pueyrredon ahead of the Argentine delegation said Argentina will be glad to return to the League when the assembly seriously considers amendments of interest to Argentina. He noted the government sees the League’s potential but delayed membership after withdrawing from Geneva.
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Paris
M. Pueyrredon
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Argentina
Senor Pueyrredon
Associated Press
League
Council
Argentine and U S officials In Paris Deliberate
In Paris M Pueyrredon doubts approval of a course and credits, while Don Marcello De Alvear, Argentina's Paris delegate, plans to sail to Argentina after a Geneva visit. He may not meet United States Senator McCormick of Illinois during the stay.
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Pueyrredon
Paris
Argentina
United States
McCormick
Ilinois
Don Marcello de Alvear
France
League Assembly
Geneva
Confesses Implication in West Frankfort Murder Riots
Settino De Hantis admitted in Williamson County Circuit Court that he and Frank Bianica were implicated in the first degree murders of Amici Calcaterra and Tony Hemphill, a case linked to riots in West Frankfort Illinois last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Settino de Hantis
Frank Bianica
Amici Calcaterra
Tony Hemphill
West Frankfort
Illinois
Bianica
Williamson Connity
Jury Charges Plans on 1918 Baseball Probe in L A
Los Angeles County grand jury altered its plan for reporting on the investigation of alleged crookedness in 1918 Pacific Coast League games. Deputy district attorney Frank W. Stanford said the reports may be filed Friday.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Pacific
Frank W. Stafford
Committee Reports Dominate Session of Motion Picture Expos
In Los Angeles reports from committees filled the session of the Association of Independent Motion Picture Exhibitors of California and Arizona. The meeting drew many widely known exhibitors producers and actors as it discussed industry matters and future avenues for cooperation.
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Los Angeles
Dec
Association of Independent Motion Picture Exhibitors
California
Arizona
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Wrens
Forestry Association
Tences
BE. A. Rickey
Switzerland
Arthur J. Balfour
Court of International Justice
The
Hague
Elihu Root
Per Manet Court of International Justice
Arma
Ments
Permanent
Military, Naval and Air Commission
Austria
Bulgaria
Elgle Bir
Everett True
Strcue
United Stores
F. W. Dumke
Not Inc
Nibley
IE Shothone TR
Twin P
the Clothery
Cadillac
Alemite
Idaho Auto and Supply Co
Indiana Trucks
REO Cars
Barber Shoe CO
Tmy Singlair
Farket
North Shoshone
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