Restrictions on Fuel Investigations Begin Under Coal Strike Settlement
Preliminary arrangements for wage and price investigations in the bituminous coal industry were set at the first meeting of the three member commission created by President Wilson. The group includes Henry M. Robinson of Pasadena California and Wilson's secretary, with labor figures and others named for the inquiry. The commission is to study whether price changes are justified and report findings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Henry’ M. “Robinson
Pasadena
Calif
Survivors cling to wreck of Belgian steamer Anton Var
Five crewmen of the Belgian steamer Anton Var Tellier cling to the bridge as the ship, loaded with coal for the Dutch government, crashes on St Shotts ledges. Rescue steamer from St John cannot reach until tomorrow morning. Waves pound the wreck as fishermen watch from the cliffs.
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Halifax
Nrs
Anton Var
St “May’ S
Foundlana
St. John
St. ‘Shotts
Cléaver
Sydney
Turnwel
St.Shott's Ledges
St. Johns
Reports allege Mexican consulate helped bail out Jenkins
Associated Press reports circulating in early December claim President Wilson or Secretary Lansing paid the bail for American consular agent We Ok Jenkins, who was released from Puebla. The Mexican consulate in New York is named in these allegations.
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Associated: ‘Press
Washington
Earl Y
New York
Wilson
Lansing
Ok Jenkins
Puebla
Pam
Pythians Against Isms Declared by Tonight
Fragmentary note records a statement by the Pythians in a dispute over ism and foreign policy terms. The text is garbled but references a declaration by a group and mentions a flag and nationality related tension.
White House denies cattle trust protest letters
Associated press reports White House officials denied that any communication protesting the settlement of the packer trust cases had been presented there. The denial followed claims by John Miller of Ivort Stockton Texas that Attorney General Palmer’s settlement was unsatisfactory and that cattle growers’ groups were dissatisfied. Turney of the Cattle River Association sent a telegram praising the victory. Justice officials sought information on cattle producers Miller claims to represent. Panhandle Cattle Association officials said Miller’s group had not been active in recent attacks on the five large packers.
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Ivress
Washington
White House
John Miller
Ivort Stockton
Texas
Miller
Palmer
Department ‘of, Justice
Turney
Department of Justice
Oklahoma Senator Seemingly Open to Presidential Run
An Associated Press report from Oklahoma describes Senator Robert Tasigsing’s remark that a presidential nomination was not decided at a recent meeting. He noted citizen belief in the party’s representation and expressed concern over current positions and public reaction.
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Oxla
Robert Tasigsing
Oklahoma
Railway unions oppose anti strike clause in Cummins bill
Washington Dec 29 Representatives of four railway brotherhoods and affiliated trades declared in a conference with President Gompers that penalties against workers striking should be removed. The labor leaders reiterated demand that the government guarantee two years of peace while railroads remain under government control. Officials indicated the house would not accept the labor section. Daniel Willard visited federation headquarters after discussions with Gompers, with no public statement on its meaning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Reghirdjess
BE Sheppard
Order of
Big Four Brotherhood
Cummins
Rpailway
House
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad
Willard
Federation
Woman killed in riot on Louisville street car near Camp Taylor
A white woman was shot and killed and a white soldier was fatally wounded in a riot between soldiers and black youths on a Louisville street car near Camp Taylor. Military police restored order after guards exchanged shots following a confrontation as soldiers attempted to quiet residents.
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Louisville
Camp
Yaytor
Camp Taylor
Twenty Five Injured in Havana Funeral Riots
In Havana on December 29, twenty five people were wounded during clashes between police and funeral attendees for a laborer killed in Sunday demonstrations over the high cost of living. Ten are gravely hurt, seven with pistol wounds occurred near the laborer's home as his coffin was carried toward the cemetery.
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Associated Press
Havana
First Woman Seeks Presidential Ballot Spot in South Dakota
Secretary of State Burkhart received a letter from Abbie Whistler of Chicas stating her intent to run for presidential preference in the Marcel primary. She would be the first woman to seek such a place, but a petition with 69 voter signatures is required to place her name on the March ballot.
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Associated Press
Pierre
Burkhart
Abbie Whistler
Chicas
Marcel
South Dakota
Army Good Store Opens as City Sells Excess Supplies
In Phoenix on December 29 three women fainted as crowds pressed to enter the Army Good Store opening to sell city excess food and clothing. Police held back crowds while the first day sales exceeded 5000 dollars amid limited entry for customers.
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Phoenix
Ariz
City Commission of
Jenkins to be tried by federal court
Fragmentary OCR notes report Jenkins will be tried by a federal court with reference to Associated Press coverage. Mentions a Puebla state district court and an impartial hearing in state court, but details are unclear.
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Jenkins
WBY
Pres
Inete A
Puebla
Poison Whisky Ring Nets Six In New York Probe
AP reports six men in custody as authorities chase a conspiracy to flood New York New Jersey and New England with poisonous whiskey substitutes. Death toll rises with Newark and other cities showing casualties as officials vow further arrests and regional crackdown.
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Associated ‘Press
NW York
Ring
New, York
New Jersey
New England
Ateas
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