Heavy guard for Irish secretary guarding Dublin
London reports Britain tightens security around Premier Lloyd George and Viscount French after an assassination attempt in Dublin. MacPherson orders heightened protection for Irish officials and a cautious Commons entrance. An inquest is set for the Sinn Fein volunteer killed.
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England
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Dublin
Viscount French
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Documenta
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Egyptian Riots Leave Policeman Dead in Alexandria
Associated Press reports rioting in Alexandria Egypt on Sunday results in the death of a police officer. The disturbance marks the first since the British mission led by Viscount Milner arrived, with belated Cairo dispatches confirming the casualty.
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Egypt
Cairo
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Sergt Handlin Chosen Escort for Returning Soldiers Dead
Washington, Dec 20 The Army selects Sergt W Handlin of Dyson Ky as special escort for the return of silver dead from overseas on Baker's recommendation and Rogers approval. Handlin, famed for 24 German kills and numerous wounds captures, ranks near Sergt York in exploits. Officials favor universal military training with 92 percent of surveyed officers supporting it.
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Washington, D. C
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Tormer Sergt
W. Handln Ofdyden
Selver
Baker
Rogers
Sergt
York
Mary More
Washington, D.C
Jinety
Sugar Control Legislation Heads to White House
Congress completes the bill extending federal sugar control through 1920 while limiting the U S Sugar Equalization Board licensing power to end next June 34. The Senate approved the House amendments 30 to 12, with three Republicans opposing. The measure now goes to the House for final action.
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Soviet Ark Ready to Carry Emma to Russia
New York December 20 government ship Buford known as the Soviet Ark is ready to depart with a holiday cruise carrying several hundred radicals slated for deportation from Ellis Island. Notable passengers include Alexander Hermkian and Emma Goldman as authorities weigh the exact sailing time and confirm departure date remains unsettled. Thirty six aliens from Youngstown were moved to Ellis Island with nearly $25,000 in cash among them.
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Soviet Russia
Sheo
Illis Island
Washington, D. C
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Anthony Caminetti
Youngstown
Union of Russian Workers
Ellis Island
Tragic Canadian Pacific collision kills thirteen near Onawa
Thirteen people were killed or burned to death when a freight train collided with a special train from St John New Brunswick carrying steerage passengers from the Empress of France. The wreckage burned, eleven bodies removed, and all passengers (35) sent to Brownsville Junction for hospital care as doctors and nurses followed by special train arrived.
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St. John
N. B
Canadian Pacific
Brownsville Junction
Plan for Ireland autonomy like United States system
London reports that Lloyd George will outline a bill to grant Ireland a U S like autonomous system with separate Ulster and southern parliaments and a superior body elected by both. The plan aims for broad local powers while keeping imperial control via a British parliament and urges caution against secession, signaling a conciliatory, comprehensive approach.
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London
Lloyd George
House of, Commons
Ireland
America
Ulster
House of Representatives
Williams' Fate In Senate Hands Again
John Skelton Williams was renominated by President Wilson to be comptroller of the currency. The action follows senate rules for new action each session. The banking committee is expected to reconsider along party lines whether to confirm. Williams remains in office.
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Washington, D. C
John Skelton Williams
Wilson
Senate
Williams
Senate Banking Committee
Wiilliams
Italian Red Deputy Wins Permit to Return Home
Enzo Malatesta, the Italian anarchist recently elected to the chamber of deputies, has been granted permission by the Italian government to return from London. He had taken refuge after the May 1914 uprising, while France refused him transit, deeming him dangerous. Malatesta, once accused of inciting revolution in a 1392 case, has lived in England since 1914.
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Rome
Enzo Malatesta
Chamber of Deputies
London
Malatesta
France
Italy
England
Railroad shop crafts press for wage boost on living costs
Representatives of the railroad shop crafts with a 500000 plus membership urged Director General Hines to grant a 25 percent wage increase. They argued the high cost of living requires action, noting prior discussions and a pledge for a later conference after market controls.
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Good Fellows Club Seeks Volunteers for Christmas Gifts
A call goes out to Good Fellows volunteers with water trucks and passenger cars to distribute Christmas baskets in Waterloo. The effort, led by G. Y. Corr, seeks more vehicles to finish deliveries by noon, with Boy Scouts assisting. Western Union Telegraph and local businesses provided donations as letters express thanks for the support.
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Knox Resolution For Peace Geto
A Knox drafted peace resolution by Senator Knox Republican Pennsylvania won Senate Foreign Relations Committee approval seven to three. The joint resolution would use presidential proclamation to bar German commerce unless Germany yields treaty benefits, aiming to promote world peaceful settlement and curb unrated Versailles terms. All Republicans supported, plan to hold until after the holiday recess.
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Washington, D. C
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Republican
Pennsylvania
Germany
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Lodge
Pershing Arrives in Chicago for Large Welcome Parade
Thousands line streets to greet Gen. John J. Pershing on his return visit to Chicago. He honors two gold star mothers with Distinguished Service Crosses and leads a 10 000 strong downtown parade ending at the Art Institute. A banquet for 2000 follows a Cercle Francais reception.
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Berger Reelected Socialist Wins Fifth District Seat
Milwaukee December 20 Victor L Berger Socialist again elected representative from the Fifth district in a special election defeating fusion candidate Henry H Bodenstab by a majority of 4806. Complete unofficial vote shows Berger 24367 Bodenstab 19561. Berger earlier faced a stalled seat after espionage act conviction and federal prison sentence.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Victor L. Berger
Fifth
Henry H. Bodensta
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Bodenstab
House of Representatives
Wilsons Christmas Treeless He ll Eat Dinner in His Room
The White House will not have a Christmas tree this year. President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson plan a quiet day. Wilson will eat Christmas dinner in his room, and his daughters and grandchildren are not expected to be at the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
McAdoo
Francis B. Sayre
War Risk Allowance Increase Bill Thru Senate With Changes
Washington reports Senate passage of a House bill raising war risk insurance allowances for disabled American servicemen with amendments requested by the American Legion. House approval and action before recess anticipated. Also noted, Bolsheviks claim capture of 2,400 prisoners southwest of Tomsk per Soviet HQ report.
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Associated Press
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American Legion
Lon
Don
Postnain
Tomsk
Moscow
Weather forecast for upper Mississippi and Missouri by week
Weather department predicts generally fair conditions in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with snow around Wednesday. Temperatures stay normal early in the week and turn notably colder toward the end of the week.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Department
Upper Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Coal strike probes and Lewis denial volley across press
Springfield reports quote dispute as John J. Lewis denies remarks attributed by a congressman while Judge Anderson cites the Merritt speech. The United Mine Workers plan wage dispute talks with state operators in Chicago next Tuesday as Wilson’s coal probe panel selections draw near.
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Federal Grand Jury
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Schuyler Merritt
Connecticut
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John L. Lewis
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Washington, D. C
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Wilson
Tge
Palmer
John P. White
United Min Workers of America
R. Peale
Pennsylvania
Senate Passes Cummins Railroad Bill in Senate Action
The Senate approved the Cummins railroad bill with anti strike provisions, voting 46 to 30 after rejecting Senator La Follette's two year government control substitute 65 to 11. The measure now heads to conference with the House. A recess to January 5 was adopted.
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la Follette
Music Is Only Eulogy Planned for Campanini
Chicago memorial services for Cleofonte Campanini will feature no addresses. the Chicago Opera Orchestra plans to perform his favorite classical selections. The director’s death elicits hundreds of condolence messages from friends worldwide as attendees gather at the Auditorium tomorrow.
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Whisky smugglers target seaboard suspends export by permit
New York reports small naval boats will patrol to down whisky smugglers as treasury department details emerge. Atlanta notes Southern export committee of the regional railroad administration requires specific permits for liquor shipments to export over southern railroads, effective tonight to curb export traffic before prohibition takes effect.
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Southern Export Committee
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Tabor Death Charges Against Trio of Kin of Woman Uncertain
Lawton Michigan December 206 Prose case opened as Attorney H H Adams began reviewing inquest testimony into Maude Tabor death to decide if her mother Sarah Walter and husband Joseph C Virgo will face murder trials. The coroner’s jury found improper operation caused Miss Tabor’s death but the mother insisted the inquest story was true stating she held Maude as overdose of chloroform caused asthma relief.
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Associated Press
Lawton, Mich
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Joseph C. Virgo
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Congress Plans Christmas recess after decisive votes
The Associated Press reports Congress planned a Christmas recess after paying for major legislation. Senate fixed voting times for the Cummins railroad and sugar control bills, and the $33 million emergency deficiency bill passed. Rail bill vote set for 3:30 p.m. In Paris, Gen Gourko arrived to confer with anti Bolshevik Russia-German authorities after serving with Allied forces in the Murmansk region.
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Washington
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Senate
Cummins Railroad
RUSS
Paris
Havas
Gourko
Berlin
Alliet
Murimansk
Wreck of Oil Tanker J A Chanslor Off Cape Blanco
Survivors include Capt A A Sawyer and quarter master Kunkle after the oil tanker J A Chanslor was wrecked off Cape Blanco. The ship broke in two, 20 men lost, 61 crew total, Dooley washed ashore reports. Sawyer and one other reached shore after lifeboats capsized amid 65 mile gale.
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Cape Blanco
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Chanslor
Dooley
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Sawyer
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Ooley
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Gopher Law Bonus For Service Upheld
St Paul Minn December 20 The late supreme court decision today upheld the coastality of the Minnesota bonus allowing 15 dollars a month to Minnesota service men and women for federal military service The demurrer to the test suit by A Gustafson Minneapolis taxpayer was upheld and three circuit judges heard arguments replacing three supreme court members disqualified due to relatives benefited by the bonus law The bonus law authorized an appropriation of 36000000
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Supreme Court
Minnesota
A. Gustafson
Minneapolis
Spirit of Lincoln to Be Pushed by League Formed in New York
New York, Dec. 20. The Lincoln American alliance was incorporated to oppose un American influence and promote Lincoln's government of the people by the people. Coleman Du Pont and William F. McCombs head the director list. The alliance plans an endowment for an American citizenship chair at Lincoln Memorial University to promulgate true American government principles.
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Associated Press
Lincoln-American Alliance
Lincoln
Coleman du Pont
William F. McCombs
Democratic Committee
Lincoln Memorial University
U S Lieutenant Slain in Brest While Waiting for Homeward Boat
Philadelphia, December 20 Lieut John Campbell Cleave 28 of Philadelphia slain in Brest France by a band of thugs He had survived a prior wound and gas attack and waited for a boat to bring him home for Christmas Lieut Charles W Nevin also of Philadelphia was shot in the leg in the same attack
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John Campbell Cleave
Brest
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