Murder of American in Mexico delays Jenkins case
Washington reports the death of James Wallace, an oil company employee, at the hands of a Mexican federal soldier near Tampico. The administration continues to press Mexico for the release of Consular Agent Jenkins while examining new perjury charges against him.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Coasuar
Wiliam O. Jenkins
James Wallace
Bb. T. Wallace
Gulf Refining Company
Colombia
Tampico
Wallace
Wearon
Carranza Ft
Wallaces
Lansing
Potrero del Liano
State Department
Demand for Release of American Official Faces Strong Action
Campaigners renew calls for the release of the American official and threaten drastic measures if authorities refuse to comply. The push gathers support from political groups and international allies as deadlines loom.
Puebla Governor Refutes U S Interference in Jenkins Case
Governor Cabrera of Puebla defends fair trial and truth in the Jenkins case. He says US authorities misunderstood events and Puebla officials did not meddle, noting he suggested Jenkins be allowed to stay at home if under arrest. He mentions bail and Jenkins letters to the United States as evidence of no pressure.
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Mexico City
Jenkins
Cabrera
Puebla
United States
Saloon Profiteering Probe Amid War Time Prohibition
New Orleans officials investigate reports that saloonkeepers overcharged for liquor. District Attorney Mooney cites 49 to 75 cent high grade drinks and vows action against profiteering while Judge Foster weighs the wartime prohibition act's constitutionality.
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Department of Justice Officlals
Mooney
Foster
Germany Passes Property Levy Through Third Reading
Berlin reports the national assembly has passed the property levy after opposition from members of the German national party, advancing it through its third reading.
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Germany
Berlin
German National Party
National Assembly
British Commons vote defeats Labour censure on coal control
In London the government won a sweeping Commons vote against a Labour motion seeking a committee to probe coal production costs output and prices. The motion failed 24 to 50 as Labour's Brice argued cooperation while the government resisted. Miners' federation members on the coal advisory committee resigned in protest after a price cut order.
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London
House of Commons
William Bruce
Brace
Labor
Coal Department
Labor Party
Siir Auckland Geddes
National Service and Reconstruction
Miners’ Federation
President Wilson Improves Slowly as Reports of Paralysis Arise
Washington officials report President Wilson is slowly improving and attending to urgent matters. Dr Grayson says he cannot confirm paralysis, notes he uses his left hand for writing when needed, and mentions the president is working on a message for Congress next week. The doctor asserts no drastic changes in the president’s condition.
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Grayson
Washington
Presidert Wilson
Admiral Grayson
Decter Grayson
Congress
Restricted Visitors To The President Reported
Official lists show only Secretary Tu multe Attorney General Palmer Senator Hitchcock the Belgian king and queen and the Prince of Wales as allowed to see the president amid the ongoing arrangements at the executive residence.
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House
Tumulte
Palmer
Bhitchcock
Prince of Wales
Robbery on the Chicago Interurban lines nets $5000
John Cushing, a messenger for the Chicago Interurban Surface lines, was held up at the Eighty-eighth street barns and robbed of $5,000 in two days receipts from Crete, Chicago Heights, and Blue Island. Five bandits fled in a seven passenger automobile. In Michigan Sant Ste Marie, a sailor’s body was found six miles south of Troquois point, believed to be from the Myton crew.
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Chicago
John Cushing
Eighty-eighth Street
Crete
Chicago Heights
Blue Island
Sant Ste. Marie
Mich
Troquois Point
German Latvia War Deepens as Diplomatic Ties Break
Berlin reports claim Lettish government recalls its diplomatic envoy as German and Lettish forces edge toward open conflict. Semi official sources say Jarvin regards itself at war with Germany while German representatives in Riga and Libau may be recalled. Copenhagen dispatch notes a Lithuanian-German truce with terms for rapid demarcation and material handover to Lithuania.
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Berlin
Avalort- Hermondt
Jarvin
Germany
Riga
Libau
Copenhagen
Battle Commission
Aussians Amitas
Kovno
Baltic
U S to force operation of coal mines
Washington announces government will compel coal mine operations if owners resist resumption. Officials vow legal action and troop protection to ensure miners return, with seizures possible to raise output and meet winter demand amid a 14 percent wage dispute.
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U.S
Policy and enforcement to protect coal workers amid wartime needs
The article notes federal plans to protect workers in coal mines and curb price and supply restraints. U S attorneys were briefed on negotiations and Lever Act implications. War Department instructions remain, while state authorities may seek enforcement via department commanders. Operators propose a 14 percent wage increase to lure workers, but miners consider it unlikely to affect central competitive fields.
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Washington
Departmento Justice
Garfield
Fael
Department of Justice
Ames
United States
War Department
Ohio
Tllinois
Indiana
Pennsylvenia
Fire destroys university area buildings in Baltimore blaze
A fire in Baltimore destroyed or wrecked the structures in the block bounded by Howard Ross Monument and Eutaw streets including buildings used by John Hopkins University. The loss is about 1 million dollars, with roughly 200 thousand dollars attributed to the university.
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Johnie Hopkins University
Howard, Ross
Monument
Eutaw Streets
University
Violinist Maud Powell Collapses in St Louis Renital
Maud Powell the violinist collapsed at a renital in Collanse St Louis Missouri and was rushed to a hospital in a semiconscious state. Physicians diagnosed an acute attack of stomach trouble as the cause.
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Maud Powell
Collanse
St. Louis
Lady Astor Wins Parliament Seat for Sutton Division
American born Mrs Nannie Langhorne Astor becomes candidate after her husband’s move to the Lords to win the Sutton seat in Plymouth. Ballot count shows 14494 for Lady Astor Unionist, 9292 for W T Gay Labour, 4139 for Isaac Foot Liberal.
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House of Lords
Nannie Langhorne
Plymouth
Lady Astor
Viscount Astor
Sutton
W. T. Gay
Isaac Foot
Plymouth Galldhball
Virginia
Nations May Offer Help in Africa Request
Argentine, Brazilian and Chilean leaders signal readiness to provide aid as relief efforts in Africa expand. Officials emphasize coordinated international support and rapid deployment of resources to affected regions.
Subs Will Be Sunk By Supreme Council Order
SANTIAGO Chile November 20 The Nacion reports a mediation possibility by the AAD group Argentina Brazil Chile to compromise U S and Mexico differences over the case of Consular Agent Jenkins as the undersea craft is to be destroyed with only ten saved.
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Santiego
Chile
The
Nacion Today
AAD
Beasil
Chie
United States
Mexico
Jenkins
Submarines to Be Destroyed in Paris Vote
Paris officials voted to destroy German submarines, saving ten that were handed to France, in a decision reported as a special dispatch to the Evening Journal. The vote specifies destruction of the vessels with ten exceptions allocated to French control.
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Paris
France
U S Sends Commendation to Mexico Over Jenkins Release
The United States government forwarded a commendation to Mexico regarding Carranza's reply to a note demanding the release of Jenkins. The contents of the note were not made public.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Government Today
Mexico
Carranza
Bote
Jenkins
Nations Peace Plan Conference Set for December 1
Brussels reports representatives from France England Italy Belgium Switzerland Holland Sweden May Portugal Greece Poland and Japan will meet December 1 to discuss adoption of megacires and suggestions for the League of Nations. The Belgian government sponsors the conference initiated by the French and the English League of Nations unions.
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France
England
Italy
Belgium
Switzerland
Holland
Sweden
May
Greece
Poland
Japan
League of Nations
League of Nations Union of England
Tax evaders face penalties warned by revenue commissioner
Washington on November 20 Revenue Commissioner Roper warned tax evaders that falsified or incorrect returns will trigger accounting actions. He said no leniency for corporations or individuals who attempted fraud as the government’s drive has uncovered about 200 million more than early-year returns.
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Washington
Jolmeta Town Grants Liquor Licenses for One Year
The Jolneta town council approved applications from several citizens for licenses to sell pure, small and intoxicating liquors for one year starting December 1. Licenses to sell 4 percent beer were also granted under state law. The town plans to proceed with further actions.
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R. L
New
Jolneta
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