Tariff Bill Passes House To Aid Farmers And Livestock
The House approved the Ferdney emergency tariff bill by 196 to 86 with five present to relieve agricultural and livestock sectors amid low prices. It moves to the Senate where GOP leaders promise swift action, while Democrats plan to block passage. President Wilson’s stance remains uncertain.
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Tennessee
Harding backs flag plan for Christmas trees
President elect Warren G Harding endorses a plan to place the Stars and Stripes atop Christmas trees as a national custom. In a letter to Richard C Fowler of Dayton he says the idea promotes Americanism and respect for the flag, appealing to him as a beautiful and patriotic lesson.
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Indians in U S Now 336,337 Annual Reports
The report from Green Bay Wisconsin dated December 23 notes a ten year rise in American Indians in the United States now totaling 336,337, with an increase of 31,387 over the previous decade.
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Population figures for Indian lands rise in decade
Commissioner Cato Sells reports the 1910 census counted 396 287 Indians in the United States a rise of 31887 from ten years earlier The Oneida reservation near here totals 2657 and Sells expects this year to exceed 1910 figures though last year’s data are unavailable
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Fire Destroys Venice Amusement Pier, One Dead
A two hour blaze on the Venice California amusement pier caused about 1 million dollars in damage before firefighters from Venice and two Los Angeles companies contained it. Several people were injured and one fatality was reported as the fire neared the city.
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Dublin City Buildings Seized by Military Authority
Dublin reports military forces occupy the city bell and municipal offices under General Boyd's order. The Dublin corporation is ordered to surrender all buildings, causing widespread disruption to public services as few city staff gain entry to offices.
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Wilson in Shopping District Window Shopping
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson rode in an open automobile along F street Washington viewing Christmas crowds and bright shop decorations. The president was recognized by few shoppers as the car moved slowly down one side and back up the other through the capital’s main shopping artery.
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Coal graft grows as quiz goes on
Direct evidence of profiteering in coal sales to the United States government emerged as coal costing $8.50 a ton at the mine sold to the army for 11 dollars a ton plus a 50 cent commission to purchasing agents. Calder and colleagues quoted Colonel Wentz as the principal buyer delivering over half a million tons under contracts urged by Secretary Baker amid a supposed bituminous shortage.
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Lloyd George Urges League Unity For World Peace
London December 23 Prime Minister Lloyd George told Commons luncheon with British and Dominion delegates that the League of Nations only proves progress when all nations are represented and armaments are halted. He warned disarmament must be international and openly agreed or it will lead to clash, noting the league has already raised global labor status.
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Lloyd George on League of Nations and U.S. Role
The speech stresses the essential inclusion of the United States for a complete League of Nations. He notes the league's great potential and the pivotal impact of establishing an international court of justice on future world justice outcomes.
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Missouri bill to execute highway bandits proposed
A Kansas City report notes a Missouri bill to make highway robbery and burglary punishable by death. Representative-elect from Jack O Donnell announced the measure before the upcoming legislative session.
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Delegates Report Progress at Second Financial Conference
In Seselam the delegations work on reparations as Allied experts note Germany’s needs and argue it remains an insolvent creditor. Agreement on concessions is seen as possible if allied governments accept recommendations from delegations. conference adjourned until January 10 with optimism for a solution next session.
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Italians Siege Fiume As 48-Hour Expulsion Ordered
Fiume under siege by Italian regulars led by General Caviglia. He orders D Annunzio legionaries and residents to leave within 48 hours. Fiume and nearby islands Veglia Arbe San Marco are ringed by carabineers and Alpine troops and blockaded by land and sea. Fighting seems imminent as D Annunzio rejects Rapallo enforcement.
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Socialist Signor Bonomi as King’s Theoretical Cousin
The report notes Signor Bonomi, a socialist, holding a theoretical kinship to the king through a personal relationship. This surprising tie places a political figure in a unique royal context and reflects on public perception of class and loyalty within the realm.
Longworth Kin in Will Suit
Cincinnati heirs Miss Mary L Longworth and Mrs Richard Kerfoot sue in Newark New Jersey chancery court to challenge Marcus L Ward will clause giving 5 000 000 for a home for respectable bachelors and widowers If plaintiffs prevail Miss Longworth would get a quarter of the 7 000 000 estate Miss Longworth is Nicholas Longworths second cousin
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Gen Patrick Henry Barry Dies at Sawtelle Home
Gen Patrick Henry Barry 76 longtime governor of the United States Soldiers home at Sawtelle California dies after brief illness. Born in County Cork Ireland he led the Grand Army of the Republic and served as Sawtelle governor since 1913.
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Harding denies Hughes cabinet offer rumors at home
President elect Harding dismissed as holiday fiction reports that he offered Charles Evans Hughes the secretary of state post. He told correspondents at his Marion Ohio home that such statements were completely false.
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X Ray Fatal to Doctor in Alliance Nebraska
An investigation found that electric shock from touching two wires while treating a patient with an X ray machine caused the death of Dr. Charles E. Hershman a physician and bank president in Alliance Nebraska. The incident occurred Monday and was linked to the X ray equipment used in his medical practice.
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Britain Faces Unemployment Crisis and Government Relief Plans
London reports extreme anxiety over rising joblessness as winter shortages loom. Lloyd George outlines a relief plan in parliament, with newspapers split between praising palliatives and accusing the cabinet of postponing hard choices and mortgaging the future amid looming privations.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
Deficiency Forecast Highlights National Shortfall
Government forecasts a deficit of 2 billion as national fiscal transactions indicate an 82 100 000 000 dollar shortfall.
Houston warns on new revenue amid deficit forecast
Secretary Houston told Congress Washington that the federal government faces a $2.1 billion shortfall this fiscal year and must find new revenue sources to fund the Soldier's Bonus bill under consideration. He stressed no increase in burdens and urged urgent fiscal action.
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Turin de Declaret
Iowa State Fair Finances Summarized From 19 Years
Secretary Corey reports on state appropriations for buildings lands and repairs totaling 703500 over nineteen years. State fair receipts funded improvements at 626588. Total improvements in nineteen years reach 1313590. State fair premiums paid 1017830. Annual maintenance of grounds and buildings about 20000 from fair receipts. 1919 total expense 249080 and 1920 299287.
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Robbery Foiled by Stalled Car Noise at Oakville Bank
In Oakville Iowa unknown thieves blasted a bank vault with nitroglycerin and forced open ten safety deposit boxes but fled after a stalled car in front backfired. About 1100 to 1200 dollars in cash was taken with bonds possibly missing. Cashier J F Creighton said the thieves seemed scared away by the explosion.
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