Extension to Taxpayers Not Granted Amid Tariff Debate
Washington reports the Edmonds resolution extending tax payment time was ordered withdrawn from the house committee after Treasury Secretary Houston cited treasury strain from delayed payments. The tariff measure faced mixed support as Longworth urged urgency to protect agriculture and industry while opponents call for regular order and broader inclusion of manufactured goods. Gompers urged amnesty for political prisoners, linking to wartime espionage cases.
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White House plans new IJC appointment after Senate defeat
President Wilson will name Senator Mark Smith of Arizona to the International Joint Commission on Canadian boundaries to replace the late B B Glenn of North Carolina. The move comes before a Senate Judiciary sub committee as Senator Smith faced re election defeat this fall.
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Greek Premier Rhallis asked to stay as cabinet resigns
Premier Rhallis offered the cabinet resignation to King Constantine who asked him to remain until Parliament convenes. While at the palace he met Princess Catherine, Constantine’s youngest daughter, who asked about his return from abroad.
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Plymouth Fathers Honored Tercentenary Observance
descendants joined distinguished men in America Britain and Holland in observing the tercentenary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock on December 21 1620 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge delivered the oration as successor to Daniel Webster who gave the Plymouth Oration at the 200th anniversary
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Jap Call Gossip on War Talk Shown Idle by Diet Member
Kiyose, a member of the Japanese diet visiting Sacramento, dismisses war talk between Japan and America as idle gossip stemming from California's alien land ownership law which bars Japanese and other non citizens from owning or leasing agricultural land.
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World Court Is Given Sanction
Geneva Dec 22 Twenty two nations signed a protocol giving executive approval to the league plan for an international court of justice Four countries Portugal Switzerland Denmark and Salvador agreed to compulsory arbitration when parliaments ratify the protocol the court becomes operative Delegates urged the United States to grant executive approval to strengthen the court United States could sign via a Geneva envoy then await Senate approval Nations signing in order are Portugal Greece Paraguay Japan Uruguay Siam Sweden Switzerland Salvador South Africa China Poland Brazil New Zealand Norway Denmark Holland India Italy France Great Britain and Panama
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Reprisals in Tipperary and Home Rule Bill Progress
London reports that crown forces burned Ballinalee in reprisal for a police barracks attack in which one constable died and three were wounded. Homes and farms were set alight, a schoolhouse fortified, and inhabitants fled as tensions rise. The Irish Home Rule Bill, after Lords changes, passed Commons and awaits the King’s signature with potential effect within three and a half years.
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Dublin government confronts demands amid raids in Cork
Message from Dublin describes government negotiations with Alin Buildings amid a city hall disturbance. The Dublin response resolves the demand by 16 Y as votes proceed. Milit ary raids target Alvin and Cork with numerous arrests including a Sinn Fein member and another named leader.
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Seek Parole Shifts for Bomb Slayer Case
The text reports on pardon actions in January concerning Harry Orchard, the Essex murderer linked to the Steanenhbure bombing. It notes a former governor and references a fatal gun-guard incident at a gate in Idaho in 1905.
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Many Employes Face Cuts in Pay Across Mills
Turkeys towering mills announce ten percent cuts and Wilton Brussels rug makers plan twenty five percent reductions starting January 17. Hosiery workers and yarn knitters face ten to twenty five percent cuts as Great Northern railroad shops consider shorter hours to avert layoffs amid December actions in Great Falls Montana. Loyal Legion of Loggers and Summers in Oregon votes 80 cent daily wage cut reducing the new minimum to eight dollars and sixty cents.
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Government Officials Tied to Coal Profiteering Ring
George H. Cushing of the American Wholesale Coal Association testified before the Calder Senate committee about a ring of government officials profiting from coal deals. He named a former railroad administration official and an Army officer, claiming profits up to $1.50 a ton in a 450000 ton deal and promised more names. The committee planned to summon the officials as identities are confirmed.
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Grove Hearing Postponed in Extradition Case
Hearings on the extradition of Leo J. Grove a federal prohibition officer and two assistants were postponed from Tuesday to December 28 in Lansing Michigan. They are wanted in Wisconsin over the fatal shooting of an alleged rum runner at Hurley Wisconsin.
Wedding of Vera Saville and Donald Darbyshire Led to Simple Farm Home Ceremony
Miss Vera Beatrice Saville and Mr. Donald W. Darbyshire wed yesterday at the Saville home six miles southeast of town. The ceremony at 5:30 pm was by Dr. W. W. Bowers with 33 relatives present. They will live on a Pleasant Hill area farm. Military training has been compulsory in New Zealand since 1910.
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Riot and mill disaster at Moosic Pa injure and kill workers
Three bodies recovered after the Dupont powder mill explosion at Moosic. Seventeen workers injured and over twenty missing as a massive blast rips through the plant. Local reports from Wilkesbarre detail the deadly incident and ongoing search.
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London reports Petrograd labor riot crushed by Trotsky
A serious labor riot in Petrograd was crushed by Trotsky with many killed and wounded. One hundred five laborers were executed as workers demanded longer hours and more food.
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Cavalry Team Faces Olds Five at Armory
The cavalry men ready for a basketball game against Olds at the Armory. Cavalrymen expected to be in good condition after recent battles with the Legion squad. Olds described as a fast aggregation and likely a tough opponent.
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Christmas Tree and Social Announced by Local Schools
The Egypt school invites all to a Christmas tree and candy social on Thursday evening December 23rd with Mae O Connor as teacher. A church event also invites attendance and pleas for boxed gifts. The Common Laborers plan a full attendance meeting next Monday night by set authority.
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Wardrobe Cleaners Closed All Day Saturday
The Wardrobe Cleaners will be closed all day Saturday for Christmas day.
Christmas Forenoon Grocery Delivery Announcement
There will be but one grocery delivery made Christmas forenoon. Get your orders in early. 26413 Deliverymen.
East Side Studio Notes and a Brighton Reader
O E Davison of Brighton visited the Journal office and disclosed he was previously the sole Washington county resident not reading the Journal. He says neighbors discuss our pages and he now asserts his right to stay informed on Wassassias community matters.
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