Treaty Delay Rumors Tie to German Plebiscite Powers
Paris dispatch says the supreme council may delay the signing of the German peace protocol beyond January 6 as German technical delegates lack full authority to finalize plebiscite details in upper Silesia and western Hungary. Allied officers will oversee troop withdrawals while Switzerland’s League entry request is noted with reservations. France approves purchase of a Berlin building to house peace staff with initial funding of 15 million francs.
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France
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Cost of Living in Lawrence Mass Up 84 Percent
Cost of living in Lawrence has risen 84 percent over five years, per the national industrial conference board. The report shows Lawrence and Fall River textile cities with high increases, while a family of five needs about $26.65 weekly to meet the minimum standard. The finding comes amid a dispute with William M. Wood regarding wage-earner costs and a plan to open a Lawrence store selling necessities at cost.
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National Industrial Concert Board
Fall River
Lawrerce
Tall River
Mistmam Nendard
Way Yard
William M. Wood
Is American Waolea Company
Egypt seeks complete independence in nationalist push
Catao December 30 1918 reports members of the nationalist party affirm determination for Egypt to gain full independence. British secretary of state for the colonies Alllner notes the commission aims to reconcile Egyptian aspirations with British interests and allows Egyptians to express opinions freely. An internal inquiry is deemed unnecessary. Internationalization of the Dardanelles discussed in Paris with Lloyd George’s stance cited. Seouls independence protests and arrests noted with new declarations signed by prominent Koreans. Aerial squadron joins punitive actions in the Upper Nile following attacks on a British expedition.
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Egot
Nationalist Party
Individians
Carranza Elements Control Coming Mexico Elections
Mexico City dispatch reports that Carranza allies won a decisive majority in the permanent commission elections, giving the government a firm grip on the next congress and the July elections. Other items note talks among twenty lawmakers with Carranza and testimony from Buckley about Cabrera remarks in the U.S. inquiry into Mexican affairs.
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Mexico
Mexico City
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Chamber of Deputies
Paulo Gonzales
Alvaro Obregon
Congress
Tte Lower Howae
Meehan
Hue
Spirited Fight Over Prohibition in Mexican Senate
Mexico City reports a lively clash in the federal chamber over temperance enforcement and the plan for prohibition. President Carranza voices objections as the chamber debates repealing a decree and instructs a renewed two year campaign amid quorum issues.
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Ue Preai
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Ecomes
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Cecgres
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Commission to Study Wages and Prices in Bituminous Industry
President Wilson appoints three commissioners to set a wage and price basis for the bituminous coal industry. Hearings begin January 12 in Washington with operators and miners invited. Data from government agencies to be collected while preparations unfold, and the commission will issue inquiries to mining concerns nationwide before open hearings.
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Informran
Wilson
Columbus
L Hembrandt Peale
Federal Trade Commission
FIRST SALOONLESS YEAR MEETINGS SET JANUARY 11 16
Washington December 31 conventions of national reform bodies will meet January 11 to 16 to inaugurate the frat saloonless year on the effective date of the constitutional prohibition amendment. Many senators and representatives are on the program. Organizations include the Women's Christian Temperance Union International Reform Bureau National Temperance Council World Prohibition Federation and more. A victory banquet is planned January 18 and discussions on the next moral victory in Congress are noted by the reform bureau.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
International Reform Bureau
Na+ +tional Temperance Counci
World Prohibition Federation
Methodist Board of Temperance
Prohibition and Pebiec Morale
National Legislative Conference
National Prohibition Foundation
Bananet
Coal price rise opposed by Chicago committees
Committees formed by coal operators in the central bituminous field began plans to stabilize the soft coal industry. They will report in the new year. Operators argued no domestic price rise is justified, while some steam coal grades showed a 14 percent increase amid seller caution. A retailer noted the claim as unfounded for households.
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Chicago
Vt Hee
Chinese Not To Be Expelled From Sonora
Dec 30 report says Chinese residents of Sonora will not be expelled on January 1 under state labor law. Chinese legation and Mexican foreign office quoted that the government would prevent deportations if needed, and that Chinese Mexican treaty remains in force. Supreme court deliberated constitutionality of the Sonora labor law. decision deemed constitutional but formal notice withheld until January 3.
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Stela
Sqnora
Chinese Legation
Mexican Foreign Office
Fidecat
Honora Tor
Supreme Court
Land Congress
Sunari
Aupretia Court
Laura
Benora
Cport
Wood Files Candidacy for Republican Nomination
Major General Leonard Wood of Missouri announces his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. In his message he pledges to qualify if nominated and elected. The communication lists potential party endorsers and notes a March primary context with other prominent figures mentioned for endorsements.
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Hiram Johnson
Calfornia
Frank ©. Lawden
Illinois
Miles Poindester
Washington
Wilson
James W. Gerard
New York
Tc Germans
Ford plans employee investment certificates with 6 percent return
Detroit Dec 21 Ford Motor company outlines a no profit sharing plan giving all employees a chance to buy non negotiable investment certificates guaranteed to return 6 percent yearly. About 30 000 workers at Ford and affiliates can participate as bonuses total between 38 100 009 and 10 000 000. Details set wage based bonuses and eligibility, with certificates offered in 100 600 1000 denominations, purchase limited to wages earned and not more than one third invested.
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Mich
Ford Motor Company
Ejtie Ford Motor Company
Flenry Ford
Oil Prices Jump With New Crude Advance At Exposition Postponed
Oil men were startled as the national purchasing agency announced a further advance in crude oil prices, Pennsylvanian grade rising to $5 per barrel. Other increases followed, the highest quotes yet seen in Pittsburgh, signaling a third rise in two months. The move comes with no clear cause beyond suspected market pressures and potential effects on Western production. The Buenos Aires National Exposition of American Manufacturers is postponed from April to October due to US economic conditions and Argentina readiness concerns, with few exhibitors prepared for April.
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Somerset
Hogland
Pitteburg
Jlo
Weston
Pennsylvania
Washington
Buenos Aires
United States Chamber, of Commercé
United States
American Chamber of
Frazer Haw Not Filed Indorsement Across States
Governor Lyon J. Frazer of North Dakota has not filed a notice of acceptance after being backed by the Non-Partisan league. General Wood listed home as Brockton Massachusetts and Chicago as present address for vice president. Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts won the majority nomination for vice president at the Republican state convention, while Wood was endorsed for president. Burk Wart, secretary of state, reported no decision on Coolidge as a candidate.
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Lyon J. Frazer
North Dakota
Wood
Ab Borde
Mass
Chusetta
General Wood
Presi
Dent
Burk
Wart
Coohidge
French airplane firms settle Wright patent case in Paris
French airplane companies reportedly settled the dispute over Wright patent claims in Paris. The Wright Company had sued for violations of fundamental aircraft patents during the war, seeking about 10.1 million dollars. Several million dollars are said to be paid by the French concerns. Also noted is the arrival of Pleasant A. Stovall, the U S minister to Switzerland, in New York with his wife.
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Sayie
Wright [Company of America
Wright Corporation
Fefringer Aed
Wright Company
Serne
New York
A. Stovai
United States
Switzerland
Hel
New York to usher in the New Year in traditional fashion
New York plans a traditional New Year as 1920 arrives with bells and firework. Revelers expect prohibition clashes and officials warn against dangerous liquor as hotels prepare premium dining. Churches and cathedrals set watch services while Old Trinity chimes ring in the year. President Wilson to spend a quiet White House New Year with family as watch plans are uncertain.
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St. Patrick's
St. John the Divine
Inter-Church World Movement
Old Trinity Church
Wallstreet
Washington
Wilson
White House
Cam
Mia
Francis B. Amyre
Christian leadership call from John R. Mott at international convention
Dr John R Mott urged a worldwide religious awakening at the opening of an international convention in Des Moines Iowa urging students to become missionaries prophets and ambassadors. He said a great uprising of young men and women is needed to meet the postwar world with lifes dedicated to God and humanity.
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Des Moines
Dre
John R. Mott
Chafrotan
Atihe
Stur Jent
Herat
Kentucky GOP names Morrow as vice presidential hopeful
Republican leaders in Kentucky back Governor Edwin P. Morrow as a vice presidential candidate, with groundwork for a Morrow boom said to begin in early autumn. The announcement notes plans to present his name to state conventions and primaries.
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Kentucky
Edwin P
Morrow
Kedbe
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