British Plan for Egypt Constitutional Government
Washington December 15 Great Britain's outline for a constitutional government in Egypt is presented by Foreign Secretary Earl Curzon. The Milner Mission will study and confer with Egyptian leaders, not impose a constitution, while promoting self governance and continuing British guidance to ensure stability and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Egypt
Earl Curzon
Turkey
Mr. Asquith
Palestine
Africa
India
Lord Milner
Estes
Lord Milners
Grown prince plans plebiscite monarchy in Germany
Berlin reports the monarchist movement reveals a plan to restore the monarchy with the crown prince as king. Col. Max Bauer, ally of Ludendorff, is named as spokesman. The royalists claim a British style monarchy with Hindenburg as national president and vow no force, relying on popular will via plebiscite. The former Kaiser Wilhelm II is deemed unwelcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frederich Wilhelm
Germany
Max Bauer
Colonel Bauer
Ludendorff
Liege
Antwerp
Reston
Hindenburg
Hohenzollern
William II
Coal Production Near Normal as Strike Restrictions Eased
Chicago reports coal output nearly normal with 90 to 95 percent of miners at work nationwide. Fuel restrictions were relaxed to weather conditions. railroad traffic and Canadian mines faced disruptions. Spokane endured a six hour day amid fuel shortages as Idaho storms helped replenish supplies. Boise City restricted amusements nonessential business 9 AM to 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Spokane
Idaho
Boise City
Railroad plans before Wilson amid private control debate
Washington December 16. Director General Hines issued new recommendations on the return of the railroads to private control but officials say the exact proposals and the President's stance are unclear. Some believe congressional action will determine the move while administration preparations continue for a return in line with the May announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hines
Wilson
White House
Congress
Railroad Administration
Denatured alk i heads caught in Ada city jail
L M Scott of Roff and J O Curry of Ada are jailed after police uncovered three gallon jugs of denatured alcohol and additives intended to color it to resemble Jamaica ginger. Authorities traced the materials to Curry as he moved out of a rooming house with Scott claiming jitney driver work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Scott
Roff
J. O. Curry
Ada
Police
Main Street
Scott
Curry
Foster and
Gotcher
Jamaica
Immigration reform and border patrol recommendations
Commissioner Caminetti urges creating an Assistant Secretary of Labor with immigration jurisdiction, stronger border patrols, and reform of deportation rules. He opposes total immigration suspension and proposes enforcement enhancements at consular posts, plus a probationary admissibility scheme and criminalizing anarchist acts. The report cites few exclusions, calls for broader staff, and critiques the Japanese and Chinese arrivals and picture brides under the gentleman's agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Canada
Mexico
Caminetti
Japan
World food outlook dim as cost of living, unrest persist
London Dec 15 The Associated Press quotes Charles A McCurdy Parliamentary Secretary to the UK Ministry of Food saying no relief from high living costs or commodity shortages until social and industrial unrest ends and the war shattered economy is restored. He predicts a critical year ahead with uneven distribution and potential meat shortages if Central Europe cannot buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
London
Charles A. McCurdy
Ministry of Food
McCurdy
Associated Press
Mr. McCurdy
America
England
Europe
United States
Heartburn Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Pain
Advert says Heartburn is a symptom of indigestion and recommends taking HERBINE with each case. It claims the pain disappears instantly, the dowels operate speedily, and you feel fine vigorous and cheerful. Sold by Bart Smith. Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Smith
Adv
Bolsheviks Capture Novo Nikolaevsk on Trans-Siberian
Soviet communique reported the capture of Novo Nikolaevsk on the Trans-Siberian railroad on December 14. It said more than 5,000 prisoners were taken along with many guns and several generals of the Kolchak army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Novo Nikolaevsk
Trans-Siberian
BoroZone Advertises Essential First Aid Antiseptic
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns and wounds as the first step to prevent infection and speed healing. The ad promotes BoroZone as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast, urging readers to buy it now from Bart Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Smith
Adv
Sugar Prices At Risk Without Citizen Action
The piece urges Mr. Average Citizen to contact his congressman to extend the sugar price control beyond December 31 and warns that no other government bureau can fix prices. It portrays Congress as the owner of the government and calls for widespread correspondence to sustain sugar into the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Sugar Equalization Board
U.S
Congress
Government rests case in trial of I W W members
The government rested its case in the trial of 32 alleged I W W members charged with conspiracy in the federal district court at Kansas City Kansas. G Fred Moore defense attorney began his opening statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Federal District Court
Kans
G. Fred Moore
Supreme Court Rules War Time Prohibition Constitutional
The Supreme Court today upheld the war time prohibition act and dissolved injunctions blocking removal from bond of about 70 million gallons of whiskey worth 76 million dollars held by the Kentucky Distiller and Warehouse Co of Louisville. Justice Brandeis said wartime powers remained and export routes were open, with the ruling unanimous. The decision addressed the war time act and did not rule on related beer cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Internal Revenue
Kentucky Distiller and Warehouse Companies
Louisville
Congress
Brandeis
Ein
Aluminum Solders Enable Substitution for Copper Utensils
Discovery shows aluminum solders allow replacing copper in many cooking utensils. This material shift could cut costs and change production choices for manufacturers and retailers observing new alloy compatibility and performance implications.
Mexico Reports Kidnapping Case To Mexican Government
The U S embassy in Mexico City was directed by the state department to report to the Mexican government on the kidnapping of Fred G Hugo American manager of the Dobin ranch near Muzquiz by Villistas last week The American consul at Eagle Pass was instructed to make a note of the incident and transmit it to Washington for formal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
International
United Mine Workers of America
Alexander Howat
Kansas
United States District Court
Howat
United States District
A. B. Anderson
Wilson
Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Fred G. Hugo
Dobic Ranch
Muzquiz
Villistas
Eagle Pass
Supreme Council Considers German Note in Paris
The supreme council discussed the German note replying to the Allied peace demand at today's session in Paris. An Allied experts meeting with German shipping experts was set for this afternoon. Part of the note was sent to legal experts for review and the council said a reply would follow further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Canadian Premier to Retire Over Health Reasons
Ottawa report confirms Sir Borden will give up public life after doctors advise retirement. Unionist leaders meet to choose a successor. A circulating rumor says he may become British Ambassador to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ottawa
Ontario
Gorden
Borden
Washington
Coal Released to Ships to Sail Despite Fuel Restrictions
Washington Dec 15 The Railroad Administration relaxed restrictions on supplying coal to foreign ships allowing hundreds of vessels held in Atlantic ports to depart amid a coal shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Atlantic
Pot
Italian General Will Take Charge of Trieste
General Caviglie former secretary of war arrives in Trieste on a secret mission from General Badoglio to take over the city. Government officials maintain secrecy on the Fiume question and latest agreement details.
Hell's Ambassador described as a demon in a vast conspiracy
The text argues that even if Satan gathered all hells powers to corrupt civilization he could not send a more suitable demon than the one presented. It portrays a grim figure chained to a burning car whose wheels roll in blood and axles circle in fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Earth
Wrong Directions Cause Grass Fire Behind Anderson Garage
An erroneous alarm from the far north Broadway area led to firefighters responding to north Broadway. They redirected to south Broadway where a grass fire at the rear of Frank Anderson's property ignited the garage. Damage to the side and top of the garage totaled five to ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Broadway
South Broadway
Frank Anderson
Winter Wheat Area Shrinks in Latest Government Update
The Agriculture Department reports winter wheat sown this fall totals 38,770,000 acres, a drop from last year's 60,489,000 acres. Current crop condition stands at 85.1 percent of normal with corn at 98.6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
The Golden Age of Advertising
A passage extols advertising entering a golden age with rising journal circulations and wider scope for creative minds in business and science. It envisions journals expanding readership and journalists guiding public understanding across media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Nein Ane Gee
Francis Girls Defeat Weleetka 48 to 8 in Friday Bout
The Francis girls basketball team topped Weleetka 48 to 8 on Friday evening. The game featured strong team play and precise shooting by Donnie Rushing, setting up a tough upcoming matchup with Sulphur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Girls
Basketeers
Weleetka
Donnie
Francis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Constitutional Govt. For
Kaiser
Crown Prince
U. S. Dist
Gen. Hines
MR. Gamirett
Immigration Bureau
Oaly H.D.L
W. W.S
Hell's Ambassador
Sou
Francis H. Sisson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!