Indicted Michigan Senator Faces Wide Campaign Fraud Charges
Grand jury indicts U.S. Senator Truman H. Newberry of Michigan, 15 campaign aides, and 120 party leaders on primary and election fraud charges. Indictments allege bribery, board corruption, theater purchases, and misused funds up to 1 million dollars across Detroit wards and Michigan areas. Fourteen names unfold main figures with arraignment set for December 8.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
Henry Ford
Newberry
Detroit
Lake Superior
Newberry Campaign Organization
Moving Picture Theaters
Henry Pord
Clarence W. Sessions
Federal District
Rapids Names Beattie As Governor Primary Candidate
Gladstone Beattie, former Van Buren County sheriff and Newberry county manager, emerges as a Republican primary hope in the race for governor. The shift highlights Beattie's regional influence and public service background.
Belgians Buy U S Goods After War End
Washington reports that Belgium imported U S goods valued at 283 million dollars since the war's end, about 37 dollars per person, while Belgium’s exports to the United States totaled 82.9 million dollars, indicating a strong postwar trade revival despite the disruption.
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Washington
United States
Belgium
Department of Commerce
Mexican elites in Paris return to defend homeland
On the eve of a potential war crisis in U S Mexico relations, prominent Mexican figures in Paris including Diaz loyalists have left for Mexico eager to take up arms if war is declared, signaling a united defense stance against the United States.
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Paris
United States
Mexico
Mexican Ecology
Diaz
Carranza
Ye g g men raid Omaha store in wild three hour heist
Robbers bound two Watchmen at Hayden Brothers store in Omaha and looted vaults of cash securities and valuables worth about 904. Then they ate a dutch lunch from the grocery and danced and sang for three hours before paying each guard twenty dollars and fleeing at daybreak. Brussels League of Nations society plans a message to the American people and U S senate at a meeting led by British and French advocates.
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Omeha
Vegamen
Hayden Brothers
Omaha
League Society
Brussels
United States Senate
League of Nations Society
League
Goldman Deportation Ordered by U S Labor Dept
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman faced a deportation order from the department of labor amid hearings on their anarchist activities. The immigration bureau will recommend sending Goldman to Russia, with Assistant Secretary Post closing the case after review.
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Washington
Emma Goldman
Department of Labor
Bureau of Immigration
Hussia
Post
Department
Chicago
Alexander Berkman
Carmen
Jalil
Release of Jenkins Demands Sparks Mexico Note
Washington reports the state department sent a note to Carranza reacting to Mexico’s refusal to immediately release William Jenkins the American consular agent held in Puebla. The note, prepared three days, signals a possible intervention if Jenkins is not freed. Mexico claims evidence shows Jenkins plotted with rebels and names four Mexicans to be tried for treason.
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Washington
State Department
Carranza
William ©. Jenkins
Puebla
Ehilissy
Mexico City
Mexico
Jenkins
Rio Grande
Wiliam ©. Jenkins
United States
Pubbla
Luis Cabrera
Cabrera
Rauardo Mestre
Guilermo
Newberry silent after indictment in Ford campaign case
Senator Truman H. Newberry declined to comment on his federal grand jury indictment in Grand Rapids Michigan for overspending in the 1918 senate race against Henry Ford. He asked for the names of co defendants and then thanked the caller, saying he had no further comment.
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Ferres
Resstone
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Roosevelt
John 8. Newberry
Detroit
Paul H. King
Newberry
Allen A. Templeton
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Harry C. Turner
James Turner
Michigan
Mark T. McKee
King
Red Cross
Harry A. Hopkins
State Publishers Association
United States Senate
Charlies A. Floyd
Newberry Campaign
Frederick
Smith
Milton Oakman
Wayne County
Judd Yetland
Kecanaba
Frank McKay
Dower PB
Washington
Grand Rapids
Mich
Senate
Henry Ford
Lot Springs
Belgian foreign minister denies arms to Mexico
Brussels reports the Belgian foreign minister stating Belgian factories have not supplied arms or ammunition to Mexico. He adds that the only weapons sent abroad were hunting rifles for Brazil.
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Brussels
Mexien
Brazil
All Chicago Coal Seized by Government
Chicago reports that as of midnight Saturday the government has seized all coal in Chicago and suburbs. All coal not owned by a consumer is confiscated, with government agents removed from ownership. A delivery committee of coal dealers will handle shipments. Curtailment of school sessions and closure of theaters and churches are planned to conserve fuel.
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Chicago
T. W. Procter
Cal
Chicago Coal Merchants’ Association
Voal
W. C. Hawking
Wo OV
Lil
G. L Methe
James Bb
Me@hers
M. M. Kely
C. CC. Collins, Jr
C. F. Kdedinger
Peter Beck
Charles Thompson
Weather Bureau
Northwestern Secsional Coal Committee
Governors Press for Drastic Coal Regulations After Crisis
A Chicago meeting of governors from Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma and Tennessee urged bold fuel controls. They prescribed a unified federal state plan to redistribute coal equitably, appoint a state coal administrator, and enforce conservation measures amid a central U.S. fuel shortage.
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Chicago
Geform
Au Feng
Washington
Allen
Kansas
Hopkins
M. &. Riley
Gardner
Alssouri
Riley
Woshington
St. Lewis
Garfield
Palmer
Illnois
Indiana
Katishe
Missouri
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Coca
Fed
Treaty May Get Long Rest
Washington reporters say senate leaders expect no action on the German treaty this session until a 64 vote majority is assured. Conference talks to secure ratification will start in a few days.
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Washington
Senate
Germany
Rumors of Disorder in Italian Cities Amid Revolt Threats
London reports persistent rumors of serious disorders in major Italian towns with open threats of revolution though no confirmation exists. Chicago Tunnel Workers Strike disrupts freight service as 500 employees demand higher wages.
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London
Italy
Chicago
Chicago Tunnel Company
Japanese Troops in Siberia Reported by Kolchak War Minister
Helsingfors December 1 M Stefanoff Kolchak war minister cites 75 000 Japanese troops in Siberia in a published statement The figure reflects Allied concerns about Japanese forces operating in the region amid the Siberian intervention.
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Siberia
Helsingfors
M. Stefanoff
Kolchak
Baker Reports U S War Effort and Post War Problems
Secretary of War Baker releases a concise review of American participation in World War I and the postwar challenges. He praises General Pershing and the war agencies, details plans for a new army and education within the military, and notes opposition to an independent air service at present.
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Washington
Dec
Baker
United States
Pershing
Department of the Air
Persling
Demand Claims Grounded and Excuse Cited for Release
A report states the demand is founded and on the right it is described as grounded. It characterizes the situation as excuses and argues the agent must be released.
Printer Guilty Indicted in Michigan Election Scandal
One of the men indicted in the Michigan election scandal admits guilt. A special dispatch from Washington notes the government letter to Carragin frames Mexico's role as sea excuse and argues the agent's release request rests on right and justice.
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Washington, D. C
Carragin
Mexico
Indicted Printer William Rice Confesses in Grand Rapids
William Rice a printer and one of the indicted men in a Newberry campaign conspiracy confessed in Grand Rapids today securing $1000 bond. The case centers on an alleged attempt to influence the Newberry campaign with illicit funds.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
William Rice
William Jenkins Freed from Mexican Jail
An inconsistent report states that William Jenkins, American consular agent, has been liberated from jail in Mexico. The notice notes the claim appeared in a Texas publication dated 18 October 1 and references a journal quotation.
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Jenkins
EL Texas
William Jenkins
Mexico
Dawes and March Praised for wartime Staff Efforts
The secretary lauds General Dawes for zealous and successful operations and relief his purchases provided amid tonnage limits. He also commends General March for broad imagination, unremitting energy, and firm purpose in advancing the program.
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Charles G. Dawes
Lord Reading Critiques U S Attitude on Treaty
London dispatch reports Lord Reading saying Britons misread U S sentiment after World War I. He insists Americans remain idealistic and loyal to ideals, despite Senate reservations. If the United States ratifies the treaty, it pleases Allied powers. if not, it signals a shift in national spirit and aloofness.
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London
Lord Rea
United States Senate
America
Amery
Luis
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