Mexican Supreme Court takes case of American agent Jenkins
The Mexican Supreme Court assumed jurisdiction over American Consular Agent William Jenkins amid a Puebla court transfer. The U S State Department was advised by the American embassy in Mexico City with no details beyond the transfer. Jenkins arrived in Mexico City to confer with his lawyer as officials pursue department investigations into his release. The incident prompts continued inquiry and a withheld statement from Hansen about funding the bond.
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Associated Presse
Washington
Mexican‘supreme Court
William
Jenkins
State Department
Mexico
City
Puebla
Niebla’ Penitentiary
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Hansen
State
Summerlin
Floods Cause Heavy Property Damage Across Gulf States
Reports from Atlanta indicate floods across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi destroyed property and disrupted rail service and utilities. In Montgomery, hydroelectric power failed, plunging the city into darkness. Meridian saw over a thousand people displaced and roads and trains suspended. Damages run into hundreds of thousands of dollars with multiple deaths feared.
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Associated’ Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tallapoosa
Montgomery
Mobitelle
Ois
Meridian
Miss
Tromeless
Tran
Traveling public hit by coal saving orders
Associated Press report from Washington notes the railroad administration ordered the most severe curtailment of passenger service in history. About 200000 train miles will be cut daily through week end and fuel savings reach about 15000 tons per day. Officials study further curtailment to limit public discomfiture.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad “Administration
Charge of government bad faith in I W W trial
Fred H Moore, U S attorney for the test, alleged government corruption in the I W W trial in Kansas City Kansas. He claimed a sealed envelope found in county jail cells was introduced to influence testimony and proceedings.
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Anarchists Appeal Case Heads to Supreme Court
Fragmentary Associated Press text notes Berkman and Goldman, identified as anarchists, may pursue habeas corpus before the Supreme Court. The record mentions delays and an anticipated writ, with Mayer and Weinberger referenced in unclear context.
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Presa
Oes
New - York
Alexander
Berkman Goldman
Ignation
Mayer
Weinberger
Miners Show Unified Front in Strike Settlement Debate
At a meeting of the general committee, Acting President John A. Lewis and Secretary-Treasurer William Green of the United Mine Workers spoke in favor of adopting a new plan to end the strike. The conservative faction backs acceptance, while radicals failed to derail the process by proposing a referendum, signaling likely approval when the final vote occurs.
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United Mine Workers
John A. Lewis
Willam Green
Ma Lewis
MicGreen
Wilson
Lewis- Green
Mercury Drops Further as Cold Wave Presses In
A fragmented AP report notes unseasonably cold conditions with temperatures dropping below expected levels across several locations including Nevada and Green Springs. Officials warn of continued frosty weather with low wind chill and record chances for sub freezing lows.
Restraining order bars hotel from dining hall use
A circuit court issued a temporary restraining order preventing the hotel management from withholding the dining hall from members of the American Legion conference in Kansas City. The ruling follows a libéral group dispute and specifies the hotel must allow access to the dining facility.
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ST. Louis
Kansas‘ City
American Legion
Senators Latollette and Dial lead renewed railroad vote fight
Senators Latollette of Wisconsin and Dial of South Carolina renewed the attack on the railroad bill occupying much of the session. Leaders expected a final vote before week’s end, with hopes for passage after the holiday recess planned to begin December 2. Conference after reconvening January was seen as probable, as directors and conferees anticipate Wilson’s stance.
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Latollette
Wisconsin
Dial
South Carolina
Congress
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Hines
Cummins
Esch
House
Senate
LaFollette
Detweiler Beats Canal Board Slate In Election
Detweiler failed to secure proxies and lost top spot to Coiner in a canal company election. Wegener withdrew late. Kennedy and Coiner lead regional factions while Brown and Lincoln show strength in the west and east sectors. Balloting totals totaled 388,587 with other figures listed for differing candidates.
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Wegener
Detwetter
A. Seaver
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