Release of Jenkins Eases Mexican American Tensions
The Puebla consular agent William O. Jenkins is freed, prompting a Mexican note that the case now rests with the highest court to determine jurisdiction. The Mexican government rejects the American claim of innocence and foreign judicial removal, while expressing hope for continued good relations. Ana George T. Summerlin, the American embassy.
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Leenough
Jenkine
Jenot
Éawa
Smpie
United States
Mexica
Puebla
Isi
Republic
Ana George
T. Summerlin
Cuban official shot in Havana race office incident
By the Associated Press in Havana on December 16, Albert Piedra, son-in-law of Interior Secretary Juan Montalvo, was shot in the office of H D Curley Brown, president of the Cuban American Jockey Club and manager of Orientar Park Hippodrome, shortly after a meeting.
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Associated Press
Havana
Albert Piedra
Juan
Montalvo
The
Interior
Thip Afterhdon
H. D
Curley
Brown
Jockey. Club
Orientar Park
Rest Their Case. IW Members Rest Without Testimony
In Kansas City Kansas, federal court heard 32 Industrial Workers of the World members charged under the espionage act. The defense rested late without calling witnesses, surprising prosecutors who expected 30-plus to testify. A defense motion to discharge 12 defendants for lack of evidence was overruled by Judge John C. Pollock.
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Kansas’ City
Industrial Workers of the World
Kansas City
Kan
Fred Robertson
United ‘States
Kansas
Ved Moore
Seattle
John .C. Pollock
Publicity handicaps department officials in probe of leaks
Washington officials held numerous conferences to determine if there was criminal leakage around Supreme Court decision publishing. Officials declined to comment but said no evidence warrants prosecution and further inquiry into claims of advance information affecting stock market fortunes has been hindered by publicity.
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Washington
Department’ of Justice
Supreme ‘Court
Itwi
Supporter of League Wins in North Carolina Race
In a special session race for the ninth North Carolina congressional district Clyde Hoey, a Democrat and League supporter, defeated Republican John Morehead, who opposed the League. Returns showed Hoey leading by about 1,500 to 2,000 votes. Morehead conceded roughly 1,800 to 1,400.
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Charlotte
D. C
League, of Nations
North Carolina
Clyde Hoey
League
John
Morehead
Industrial Conferees Take Christmas Rest
The second national industrial conference, now in session, voted to recess from December 19 to January 12 for the Christmas holidays. The entire conference will not reassemble until January 12, with work arranged for committees to report later. A statement on progress will be issued next week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chronicle subscription price increase announcement
The Twin Falls Chronicle warns readers of a January price rise for annual subscriptions to seven dollars, with six month and three month options at reduced old rates. Readers are urged to subscribe now to lock in the lower price before the change due to higher paper costs.
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Twin Falls
Advanes Ih
Chronicle
Prediction of Disaster Declared Absurd
Associated Press reports Williams Bay Wis December predicts a planetary crash tomorrow. Prof E B Frost denies any foundation for the supposed world disaster forecast, noting the planets’ positions have recurred countless times with no harm to the world.
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Associated Press
Williams Bay
Wis
Tosmorrow
E. B. Frost
Williams Bay Observatory
Legion Urges Immediate Aid for Disabled Soldiers
The American Legion and Franklin d Olier urged Congress to pass immediate legislation aiding disabled servicemen. They warned against further economy in benefits, citing sound but inadequate current insurance and urging action to protect ex servicemen and their families. State commanders presented amendments to Sweet and Watson bills to extend federal vocational, health, and war risk protections without delay.
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associated"Press
Washington
American
Legion
d’Olier
Inters
Congress
Conference of American Legion
United States
Sweet and Watson
Bureaum of War Risk Insurance
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Public Health‘ Service
Oe Cient
Debate on railroad bill echoes through chambers
Dec 16 debate on railroad legislation drew attention as lawmakers weighed proposals affecting rail service funding and regulatory oversight. Key figures voiced support and opposition, outlining potential impacts on commerce and regional transportation.
Senate coal inquiry hears wage rise tied to Wilson plan
Tracy Guthrie of Hillman Coal testifies that any clause in Wilson’s settlement proposal would raise miners’ wages, likely doubling the 14 percent. The Senate committee reviews labor costs as Norris explains Secretary Wilson’s 1.67 percent raise intent based on 1917 pay. Miners idle about 20 percent. payrolls require 120 names for 100 workers.
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Washington
Senate Coal Investigation’ Committee
Tracy W. Guthrie
Hillman’ Coal and Coke Company
Wilson
AH AL Garfield
Senate Committee
Railroad Administration
White
Palmer
Garfield
R. V
Norris
Fuel Administration
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Elair
Nang
Guthrie
Mitchell
John Mitchell
House Passes M'Nary Sugar Control Measure
Washington December 16 The House passed the bill extending the sugar equalization board through 1920 Amending laws reining in wartime powers for price and movement control were approved and sent to a conference committee of the two houses, setting the stage for further action.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Sugar Equalization’ Board
Conference Committee
Coal Restrictions Lifted in Northwestern Region
The Associated Press reports that all restrictions on the movement and delivery of coal and coke in the northwestern railroad region, including Chicago, will be removed at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, as announced by R. N. Aishton, a director. The change marks a return to normal shipping methods in the area.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
R. N. ‘Aishton
Paderewski Resigns Polish Prime Ministership
London December 16 The resignation of Ignace Jan Paderewski as prime minister of Poland results from administrative difficulties. While PM he showed more skill as a statesman and negotiator than as an administrator, notably in dealings with the supreme council in Paris.
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London
Ignace Jan
Paderewski
Poland
M. Paderewski
Supreme Council
Paris
Harding Announces Candidacy for Republican Nomination
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio formally announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. In a letter to Clare Hughes of Pidua Ohio he said he would not run a personal pre convention campaign and would cooperate with Ohio Republicans to present a candidate while fulfilling senate duties. He noted his first political obligation is to Ohio Republicans and that platform details should come from the national convention.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ted
Harding
Ohio
Repubcan
Clare Hughes
Pidua
Miami County
Republian
Sutherland
West Virginia
Tlere
Senate
Reprevanti
Palmer Proposes Fair Price Bond Plan to Cut Living Costs
In Chicago 16, Attorney General Palmer outlines a DOJ program to lower living costs at a gathering of 400 Illinois city officials civic leaders and club women. He pledges use of federal power against hoarders profiteers and urges fair price committees backed by mayors and attorneys to enforce decrees and mobilize women in relief efforts.
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The
Associated, Press
Chicago
A. Mitchell
Palmer
Department of Justice
Club Women of
Illinois
London
Niel
United States
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