Federal Trade Commission backs central markets for perishables
The commission urges central markets in large cities with federal licensing for all perishable food dealers. It calls for tighter regulation to curb hoarding and ensure reliable deliveries, noting state and local powers are insufficient. It also reports wheat milling has concentrated, with ten large firms likely meeting flour demand. The Webb Pomerene Act aids small exporters by enabling associations to push foreign trade.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Commission
Harding Quits Senate as Davis Prepares Ohio Change
Senator Harding plans to resign from the U.S. Senate once Ohio Governor-elect Harry L. Davis takes office on January 10. Davis will issue a commission to former Governor Willis, following a conference in which the President-elect expressed his wish to have the resignation on his desk.
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Harry L. Davis
Willis
Marion
Dee
Trarding
United States
Ohio
Belgium Renounces Confiscation Rights in German Property
Brussels dispatch reports Belgium will renounce its rights to confiscate German property in Belgium under Versailles paragraph 18 annex 2. Following Britain’s October move, Belgium seeks the change for commercial reasons after consulting with allies.
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Paris
Belgium
Brussels
le Journal
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Martens to Surrender for Deportation January 3
Tadwig C. A. K. Martens Soviet ambassador to the United States said he will surrender himself for deportation January 3 after Moscow instructions. He was told not to appeal the deportation order signed by Secretary Wilson and to return to Russia with his Russian staff. Cancellation of all contracts negotiated for the Russian government was ordered, totaling $6,000,000,000.
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New York
Tadwig C. A. K. Martens
United States
Department of Tabor
Moscow
Martens
Wilson
Russia
Bandits End Bank Life For Dresser Bank Receiver
Chicago bank the Dresser Commercial and Savings went into receivership after three bandit raids since 1918. The first robbery on December 23, 1918 yielded 6000 dollars, the second on April 24, 1919 brought 1250 dollars, and the third on June 16 this year ended with the death of Louis Bouillard, a 48 year old depositor who resisted the robbers. The last attempt failed to obtain any money.
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Chicago
Boeing
Dresser Commercial and Savings Bank
Louis Bouillard
Fiume Battle Claims Many Dead as Alpini Are Sur rounded
London reports say Uprising at Fidme was crushed with bloodshed as Alpini were ambushed and captured by Fiuman legionnaires. Casualties among regulars include officers wounded or killed while rebels blew four bridges. D Annunzio is slightly wounded. fighting continues despite his absence. Andrea Doria shelling and Espara’s destruction mark naval actions near Fiume.
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London
Rowe
Fidme
Rome
D'Annunzio
Resina
London Times
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Fiume
Venice
Andrea Doria
Fragmentary Report Signals Resistance in Palace Fights
An unreadable fragment mentions resistance and fighting around a governor’s palace and figures named Rieh and Ty Annunsio, with reference to artillery or forces. The incomplete text implies ongoing conflict and unidentified participants.
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Rieh
Overnor
Steger estate fortunes hinge on annual will filing
A court appointment links Kris G. Steger of PSteger & Sons Piano to the estate of F. Steger. The will notes a fortune of 1.50 and hints at a money flow from John V. Steger. Large fortunes and estate actions dominate the year, with potential liabilities cited at 350000.
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Kris G. Steger
Psteger & Sons Piano Company
F. Steger
Piefether
John V. Steger
Dawes Named Likely Treasury Chief in Harding Cabinet
Washington dispatch notes Charles G. Dawes is the probable Secretary of the Treasury with other major picks listed. Harry M. Daugherty may be Attorney General and Will H. Hays Postmaster General, with Henry Wallace as Agriculture Secretary and Hughes or Root as Secretary of State.
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Pressa Trust Company
Dawes
Harding
Secretary of Treasury
Charles G. Dawes
Illinois
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Charles E. Hughes
Elihu Root
New York
Estimated soldiers bonus would reach two billion
Treasury Secretary Houston told the Senate Finance Committee the four optional aid plans for soldiers bonuses could total about 2.3 billion dollars, with costs varying by plan and tax revenue uncertainties. He warned new taxes may be needed and noted problems in retaining experts at the Internal Revenue Service.
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Washington
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Congress
T. S. Adams
Doctor Adams
Internal Revenue Bureau
Smooth Rep
Utah
Revenue Bureau
Deector Adams
Smoot
Rep
Bureau
Price Cut Hits Crude Oil At Corning Grade
In Pittsburgh on December 28 the first price reduction in over three years was announced with principal purchasers posting four dollars per barrel for the Corning crude oil grade a reduction of twenty five cents.
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Pittsburgh
Six Killed in Irish Clash near Bruff
An official report states crown forces approaching a dance near Bruff County Limerick were fired on, one policeman killed. Five civilians died as forces returned fire, 138 civilians imprisoned. Two men who fired at troops at Tralee were killed trying to escape. they had revolvers and dum-dum bullets.
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Dee
Crown
Bruff
County Limerick
Tralee
Army of Germany Must Be Disarmed and Reduced
Paris reports Germany will be examined by the council of ambassadors over its refusal to disband civilian guards in Bavaria and Prussia. General Nollet met with Georges Leygues as talks continue on German disarmament and the interallied control aims to break up German military organizations. Berlin announces German army strength reduced to 100,000 under the Spa agreement.
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Germany
Bavaria
Prussia
Council of Ambassadors
Nollet
Interallied Control Commission
Berlin
Georges Leygues
Council of Ministers
Mayence
Nice
D Annunzio Wounded by Shell in Italy War Action
Italian premier Giolitti confirms D Annunzio wounded by a shell during combat near the city. Officials say regulars have tried to hold the line as city defenses adapt to the shelling.
Prohibition Fight Sparks Car Loads Enter Hurley Wisconsin
A fragmentary dispatch reports two carloads of Prohibition agitators entering Hurley Wisconsin ready to fight. In London a separate item says Italy’s premier claims Italian regulars captured Pis time and wounded D Annulezio during an exchange at the palace.
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Prohibition Agerta
Hurley
Wisconsin
Suecia
London
Premiéritti of
Italy
D’ Annulezio
Lar
Che’ Palace
Prohibition Threats Reported Enter Hurley by Agents
Special to The Eventne reports threats as the first agents to reach Hurley Wisconsin arrive with two carloads of prohibition goods. Authorities prepared for action and public warnings follow.
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Jenrwal
Hurley
Wisc
German labor leader Legien dies in Berlin
Carl Rudolph Legien president of the German Federation of Trades Unions and Reichstag member died in Berlin. A long time figure in labor and politics he led a general strike against the Kapp revolt last March, helping mobilize organized labor.
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Berlin
Carl Rudolph Legien
German Federation of Trades Unions
Reichstag
Legien
Wis Meade
Kapp
App
Senate Sends Emergency Tariff Bill to Finance Committee
After a heated debate the senate sent the house emergency tariff bill to the finance committee. Some members oppose the plan and Democrats blocked actions briefly before withdrawing obstacles. The senate then adjourned until Thursday.
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House
Finance Committee
Washington
Senate
New York Sees Snow Labor Shortage Despite Unemployment
New York reports the first snow of the year uncovered a labor shortage as officials call for 8,000 snow shovelers. The proposed eight hour day pays $5.20, yet response was lacking.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad to lay off more workers
Philadelphia December 28 President Rea of the Pennsylvania railroad system announced that current conditions require further reductions in the number of employees and in working expenses and in fatal expenditures. Management aims to cut expenses about 10 percent, with layoffs deemed not an urgent need.
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Rea
Pennsylvania Ralipcaid Sytem
Thep Ae
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