Supreme Court Upheld War Time Prohibition Power
The Supreme Court ruled that Congress had power to suppress the liquor traffic under wartime emergency, upholding the Velholtz law prohibiting manufacture and sale of beer wine and other intoxicants above a set alcohol percentage. Dissenting Justices argued the Eighteenth Amendment lacked implied power and federal authority to ban production. Associate Justice Brandeis led the majority with a 5 to dissent split.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Wegalder
New, York
Governent
Jacob Rapperti
Brandeis
Congress
Assecata
Diy
Vandevauter
McReynolds
Tystice McReynolds
Fragmented and garbled notes on United States supreme council
The text presents a tangled, OCR-like excerpt discussing the United States not participating in a supreme council decision, referencing Paris Washington events and a speaker named Walter, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases. It reads like a historical newspaper fragment conveying a political dispute over participation and responsibility.
Merchants claim fair price list unfair probe conducted
Chicago May 5 Investigation by the Illinois fair price committee found a retailing dep t whereby downtown department stores rush cheaper clothing. Merchants from many sections complain the fair price list makes them look like profiteers and cannot buy wholesale for the committee’s retail price. Prices show a 50 percent rise since before the war with suits selling at 24.50 and dry goods retailing at 50 dollars. The committee cites strong buying power and large stocks as factors behind the low price list. Members include D J Kelly and Chicago area store representatives.
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Chicago
Tan
Chicana Departmentatores
Kommipittog
Whalesate
D. J. Kelly
Area
Fair Price Committee
Mullec
Mr. Kelly
John. T. Pierse
George Lytton
John O'Cannor
Dudley Palmer
Chicago Business
Irving Klein
Industrial Relations Court to Be Created
Topeka Kansas January fifth extra session convened to consider industrial relations reforms including creation of an Industrial Relations Court. Proposals grant powers to the court and face labor leaders’ opposition as possible anti strike measures. Debate linked to broader national treaty and European affairs context.
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Topeka
Kan
Court of Industris
Kansas
Dil
Battle Begun to Save Utah Auto Owners
Ogden automobile owners follow a Salt Lake hearing on a petition by the Utah Automobile Association for reduced gasoline and refined petroleum rates to Salt Lake, Ogden, and Provo. Officials claim the move could save Utah auto owners about $700,000 annually.
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Utah
Ogden
Salt Lake
Utah Automobile Association
Frove
Fr. J. Eddy
Interstate Commere Commissisn
Automobile Association
Supreme Council Revises Note on Indemnity and Armistice
Paris January 5 The supreme council formally decided on wording of the note to the German delegation confirming the verbal statement on indemnity for the Scapa Flow sinkings. It lowers reparation from 400000 pounds to about 275000. note to be delivered after ratification. The council also delays expected signing and discusses Turkey Central powers trade after the armistice. The armistice terms prohibit such relations until peace with Turkey.
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Paris
Espreme Council
Bayon von Kersner
Hattsta
Hrvlin
Turkey
Wilson to Read Jackson Day Message at White House
Washington January 5 President Wilson to read an important word of greeting at the Democratic dinner on Jackson Day. White House officials offered scant details about the form of the president's message though some friends insist he would not seek a third term.
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Washington
Wilson
Democratie
Jackson Day
Koertery
Xiout
Mail Planes Blaze Way For Service Test Flight
CHICAMO January 5 Two air planes test Chicexo for Omaha to blaze the mail service west. Planes stop for gasoline at toma City around 16 30 and arrive in Omaha shortly after. Pitots Nutter and Smith are to charge. Regular mail service from Chicago to Omaha will commence January A. No mail is being carried on the trial trip this morning.
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Chicamo
de Hastland
Chicexo
Omaha
Neb
Renuler
Toma City
Arrested Radicals Fight Deportation Rush
Radicals seized in government raids face deportation as lawyers rush appeals. Attorney General Palmer urges swift action on a law to handle citizens found in radical activities while Ellis Island strains with nearly 3,000 detainees awaiting processing. New York and Chicago are centers of activity as officials consider concentration camps and transfer of some detainees to state or military facilities. Criminals arrested include Gregory Weinstein, linked to Martens, identified as top Soviet-connected figures in the U S.
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Washington
Department 1
Justice
Gorgral Garren
Ena
Garver
Lezal Setenso
Fand Dall
Department
Orior
New York
Chicago
Island la
Ellis Island
Bureau of Immigration
Army
Navy
Island
War Department
Camps Milla
Upton
Palmer
Congress
Gregorvy Weinstein
Lewis
Lettish Soldiers Break Bolshevik Front at Dvina
Dispatches from Riga report Lettish troops broke the Bolshevik front along the Dvina with heavy fighting. Two Letts divisions aided by Baldle and Wehr attacked across a wide front, penetrating Bolshevik lines on day one. Numerous prisoners and much booty captured as Bolsheviks retreat.
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Copenhagen
Riga
Lettiah
Dvina
Baldle l
Wehr
Batchevik
Jellicoe visits Scapa Flow shipyard and U S navy officials
Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa Flow arrived from New York to begin a round of official visits in Washington. He praised the United States reception, toured the navy yard and its large rifle fabrication, and planned meetings with Secretary Daniels and Roosevelt aides. Admiral Niddack accompanied him as aide.
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Washington
Jellcoe
Scapa
Vera
New York
Dentola
Navy Department
Jatér
United States
Jellicoe
Jutland
Navy
Navy Yar
Niddlack
Students Organizing For World Monument Movement Convention
Des Moines Iowa January reports describe a national convention held by the Interenileplate Prohibition association to unite students from U S colleges for service projects and world movement against alcohol. Outlined are programs for immediate temperance action abroad and fundraising toward 35 1 0 000 to support activities.
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Des Moines
United States
Interenileplate Prohibition Association
Archaeologists Find Great Aztec Pyramid in Teotihuacan
Archaeologists in Mexico City report a discovery at Teotihuacan of a third pyramid larger than the sun and moon structures. The find near the ancient city, known as City of the Gods in Aztec tongue, could shed light on Toltec era activity and the site’s ceremonial use.
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Mexico City
Teotihuacan
al Teotihuacan
Miter Norin
Enat
Tatata
Asany
Chicago coal dealers seek approval for price rise
Chicago coal dealers who appealed to President Wilcom for permission to raise grease masgies faced the fuel administrator's action today. They began charging the increase while awaiting the president's reply. Dealers notified all contomery that coal filled out would be charged 15 cents per ton.
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Chicago
Jan. S
Wilcom
Contomery
Lawmakers Readied to Take Up Vital War Treaty Debates
Lawmakers in Congress prepared to resume work after a holiday break with a broad agenda. Key topics include railroad and leasing bills, war treaty terms with Germany, bearings on Germany’s postwar settlement, and domestic economic measures. Expect continued private talks and renewed Senate discussions as adjournment nears and the presidential election looms.
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Jan
BeRotarlig
Tadas
Bacon
Donistics
Ava International
Aes
Germany
Avetela
Ng Party
Nurse
Mengene
Ayaldon
International
Renament Aeneton
Panama
Olon Wis
With -Paland
Paaulliy Turdoy
Dali
Oimastle
Gallroad Blig
Halal
Adan Aloe
Federal Ride Commission
Haliday
Senate
Hich
Election of Laborite is Blow to Coalition
London January reports indicate Laborite Tom Myers won the Spen valley by election in Yorkshire, defeating Sir John Binion Liberal, signaling growing Labor strength and a shift against the coalition. Newspapers note Conservative and coalition journals acknowledge progress by Labor, viewing the result as a broader test of support for the government ahead of a general election.
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London
Bylinin
Tom Myers
John Binion
Yorkshire
Daily News
Jon Sina
Contesia
Neema
Spen Valley
iLster Forcea
Pratens
Grimes Secretary of Road in Balt Lake railroad plan
A newly organized Baltimore Lake and Denver railroad corporation forms under Governor Bamberger and associates with Oliver J. Grimes named as secretary of road. The venture aims to provide transportation links and expand regional rail service.
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Oliver J. Grimes
Balt Laky
Jas
Kpyninamamnt
Ottver
J. Grimes Azereratary
Balt Lain
Denver
Bamberwer
Transporta
Great Mexico earthquake rattles Vera Cruz region
Tremors struck Mexico from Puebla to Veracruz and Jalisco with towns like Tehuantepec Ortaba and Acambaro reporting severe damage. At least several villages suffered deaths and injuries as tremors centered near Mount Orizaba raised fears of a volcanic eruption. Madrid reports Canary Islands also felt shocks with looming eruption danger.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mexino
Puebla
Vera Crux
Gaxata
Guerrero
Morelos
Jalisco
Ticola
Ardalgs
Queretaro
Pethunas
Tebaurtepec
Mexica
Pelea Borhood
Mount Orisaba
Teorelo
Coustlan
Orjeaba
Ortaba
Cardelip
Eloven
Hepa
Acambaro
Toluca
Vera Crug
Bavere
Madrid
Canary
Reynolds Resigns OM Position To Lead Governor Campaign
James B Reynolds of Massachusetts resigns as secretary of the national committee effective January 1 to manage Governor Cookdine's presidential campaign. The announcement came from Republican headquarters in Chicago with Reynolds to oversee campaign activities in Washington. Miller, long associated with the committee, will take over duties until the national committee convenes for real action.
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Chicago
Ian d—James E. Reynolds
Massachusetts
Cookdine
Thal Glargnes
En Peare
Congress
Sumic Act
Iresnatis
Gimme “Reynolds
Paltonal Committee
Cootidae
Tara
Washington
Miller
Minor Official Appointed in September Chronicle
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Tilatah
Grimey
Ernor Bernberger
Banor
Geretd
Bere
Porter
Oid
the Tribupe
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