Lord Mayor of Cork Granted Parole to United States Visit
Daniel O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork was paroled by immigration authorities on orders from Secretary Wilson and left for Norfolk to meet the Friends of Irish Freedom. Peter J MacSwiney accompanied him and they plan to travel to New York. Howe offered an apology for the delayed invitation and invited both to testify before the commission in Washington.
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Newport News
Daniel O'Callaghan
Cork
Wilson
Norfolk
Friends of Irish Freedom
Peter J. MacSwiney
O'Callaeghan
New York
United States
Peter MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney
Commission of 100
O'Callaghan
Washington
Labor Department
Luuigrathen
Davis
State Department
Department
Abe Tae
Board of Special
Callaghan
Department of Labor
Department of State
Howe
Frederic C. Howe
Committee of 100
Irelane
Lord Amnmyed
Commission On
Ireland
Commission
MacSwiney
French Seek Flag With Pershing Aid In War Search
Major Geoffroy of the French army asks General Pershing for help locating a battle flag of the Fifth battalion of the 329th French infantry lost in January 1919 at Epernay. The flag reportedly carried the unit through more than eight battles and waved at Fismes in August 1918 in liaison with the Thirty-second American division.
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Washington
Pershing
Geoffroy
Epernay
France
Fismes
Medal honors for Henner battalion veterans described
Major Geoffrey notes the Henner unit earned the fourragere medalette for gallantry and recalls the home battles from 1914 to 1918. The regiment later faced a mishap at a railroad station during its movements.
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Geoffrey
Colby at Sea Sends Thanks for Uruguayan Hospitality
Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby departed Montevideo on his return voyage to the United States and sent a wireless thanks to President Prom and Foreign Minister Buero for Uruguayan hospitality. The replies expressed mutual wishes for friendly relations between Uruguay and the United States.
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Montevideo
Bainbridge Colby
United States
Prom
Buero
Uruguay
Minister Lured to Beating by Deceptive Call in Iowa
The Rev. A C Jacobs pastor in West Council Bluffs was severely beaten by a gang after a female caller claimed a dying man needed his help. This marks the second similar attack in two months, targeting ministers in Louisiana Iowa.
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Connell Plaffs
A.C. Jacobs
Cillcage
West Council Bluffs
Gangasters
Idle to March on Capital Protest Planned by Legion
New York reports plans for a Washington march to protest lavishness at the presidential inauguration. The American Legion of Jobless formed last night aims to depart New York around February 1 with rolling kitchens and a food train. Eleven U S Flyers Land in Mexico. In Acapulco eleven American aviators resumed a flight to Panama without incident.
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New York
Washington
American Legion
Legion
U. S
Mexico
Mexico City
United States
Panama
Acapulco
Guerrero
Otis Elevator Plant Fire in San Francisco
The Otis Elevator plant in San Francisco was destroyed by a blaze causing an estimated loss of 600000 dollars. Fire officials reported the extensive damage to the facility.
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San Francisco
Dan
Otis Elevator Company
He Company
EGO
Missing U S mail boat Pulitzer feared lost in Alaska straits
The United States mail boat Pulitzer with at least seven men aboard has been missing since December 15 in the rough Straits of Shellikoff, Alaska. Secretary Payne and Governor Riggs report Navy and Coast Guard search efforts. crew may have landed at an Indian village. The vessel runs between Seward and Unalaska, 200 miles, last seen at Uyak on Kodiak Island.
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United States Mail
Pulitzer
Straits of
Shell Kot
Alaska
Payne
Riggs
Navy Department
Coast Guard Service
Alaskan
Seward
Unalaska
Uyak
Kodiak Island
Tough job enforcing day law cited by revenue official
Paul F. Meyers, assistant commissioner of internal revenue, told a House committee that enforcing the Volstead act is the toughest task yet faced. He said a large force and money are needed to pursue bootleggers, with estimates showing about 7 to 9 million dollars requested for the next fiscal year. He noted pay is too low to attract the right men and that some have fallen to bribes. He cited 48 million gallons stored and 4 million withdrawn monthly. He did not predict when the country would be bone dry.
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Washington
Revenue
Paul F. Meyers
Internal Revenue
House
Myers
Bureau
Williams
Arrests in New York Booze Plot Stir Secret Service Action
In New York on January 7 authorities arrested Lawrence Mala and other suspects in a major illicit liquor scheme linked to a wider bootlegging operation. Secret Service agents coordinated the takedown at multiple locations.
National Surety Officer Faces Bribe and Fraud Charges
An internal investigation reveals charges against a car company official and government staff over bribes and permit fraud. The case involves a police captain and a taxable withdrawal scheme tied to a revenue office, with multiple individuals named in the document.
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Igent
Recret Ae
Etion
Pda
Matawiata
Tee
Catherine Footy
Mer
Conhad Ae
Eevenue
No Cheap Money in 1921 Says Chicago Banker
Melvin McPravier of the Virer Trust predicts higher money costs in 1921. He told Chicago Bond Merchants that the rate of interest will not be below 5 percent and may rise to 6 percent, signaling a tighter financial climate.
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Melvin E. Traylor
Chicago
Jaroe
Melvin
Virer ‘Trust He Bank
Chicago Bond Met
Mc Pravier
House to gain 48 members under census plan
A census based bill fixes House size at 483, up 48, with no state losing seats. It sets one member per 218 079 people and proposes a constitutional amendment to cap future House size at 500. States listed gains and a provision for electing new seats until states implement redistricting laws.
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House
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Georgia
Hitness
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oblahoma
Oregon
Penrose backs emergency tariff bill as he urges modest rate edits
Senator Penrose chairman of the senate finance committee announces support for the House emergency tariff bill after opening hearings. He says Republicans are united, defends urgency for livestock and agriculture industries, and favors some rate modifications to secure passage.
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Washington
Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Fastern
Congress
Senate
House Tariff Hearings Open amid Protectionist Debate
Senate and house committees held tariff bearings as the Ways and Means Committee reviews the Underwood law. Senator Smoot notes the sparse senate attendance, calling hearings a delay tactic. Wool Growers’ president Hagenbarth argues tariffs will stabilize prices amid mortgaged sheep stock and collapsing market. House appropriations panel approves a $1712 million salary bill, $23.7 million under request and $5.7 million below last year.
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Senate
House
Senate Committee
Smoot
Utah
F. J. Hagenbarth
National Wool Growers’ Association
House Appropriations Committee
500 Men Quit Pullman Jobs in Wage Cut Strike
About 500 Pullman workers walked out in Chicago after wage cuts of about 10 percent. They followed roughly 600 other employees who had already quit, with the latest departures from the company coming from the construction departments.
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Chicago
Pullmeny Company
Heads of 300 Colleges Meet
New York January 7 3800 college presidents attend seventh annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges with leaders gathered for policy and collaboration discussions.
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New York
The
Association of American Colleges
Four Chicago Breweries Closed By Landis In Nuisance Ruling
Judge Landis ordered temporary injunctions against four Chicago breweries after state chemist James J. Doyle testified their beer contained unlawful alcohol. The Primalt Products United States Standard and Hammond breweries face permanent closure petitions as the attorney general targets twenty more. Doyle cited alcohol contents from 2.85 to 4.52 percent. Investigators said payments ranged from 3.75 to 4.69 per case.
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Chicago
Landis
United States District Court
James J. Doyle
Primalt Products Company
The
Independent Brewing Company
S21
Blackhawk Street
Doyle
Primalt Company
United States Company
Standard Company
Hammond Company
Senator Sherman Sees Harding In Talks On Policy
The text notes Senator Sherman of Illinois and other irreconcilables meeting with President-elect Harding to discuss forming an association of motions and to consider various issues including relief. Albert J. Beveridge, ex senator from Indiana and Roosevelt Progressive leader in 1912, also attended or was listed for consultation on international and domestic questions.
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Marion
Arother
Senate
S@hater Sherman
Ilinois
Harding
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Roosevelt Progressive Party
Fires Damage Army Depot in Detroit Post
Two fires of undetermined origin damaged the United States motor transport depot at Fort Wayne post in Detroit. Loss estimated over $100 with motor trucks parts and storage rooms destroyed. Five hundred soldiers at the post aided in fighting the flames.
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Detroit
Mich
United States Motor Transport
Fort Wayne
House Chaplain Retired After 20 Years of Service
Washington January 7 Rev Henry N Cowden the blind chaplain of the house of representatives was retired after more than twenty years continuous service The house unanimously voted him an allowance of a month for life and made the chaplain emeritus of the house of representatives
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Washington
Henry N. Cowden
House of Representatives
House
Knight breaks speed records for 165 mile flight
Salt Lake City January 7 report says Jack Knight a mail airplane pilot broke all records by flying 165 miles from Salt Lake City to Rock Springs Wyoming in one hour. The record was confirmed at the local landing field after a radio message from Rock Springs.
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Salt Lake City
Jack” Knight
Rock Springs
Wyo
Troops Land on Arbe Island Stir Italian Government
A dispatch from Ancona reports Stavian forces have landed on the island of Arbe while d An nunzio’s legionaries withdraw. The seizure shocks Fiume and prompts protests from the Italian government via telegrams.
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Arbe
Rome
T—Juge Stavian
Gabriele d‘Annunzio
Ancona
Hea Nazionale
Fiume
Touch of Winter Grips Yukon Territory
The first cold snap of the season hits Yukon with extreme lows. Warmacks records 68 degrees below zero while Dawson reports 40 below. Our report notes the deep freeze spans the territory as January 7 marks the onset of severe winter conditions.
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Dawson
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Yukon Territory
Warmacks
White Horse
Big London Bank Closes After Payment Suspension
The British American Continental bank suspended payment amid trade stagnation. formerly Hannevig a bank Ltd, it had moved to larger premises last September to expand its continental and United business. Authorized capital stood at £2,000,000, with no impact on the local situation reported.
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London
Continental Bank
Hannevig’a Bank, Ltd
Continent
United
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