Women Dead and Dozens Injured in Gas Explosion at Wrights Store
Columbus Ohio December 21 three women killed and thirty four injured were hospitalized after a natural gas explosion wrecked Wrights women s furnishing store. The three story building front was demolished and a ten foot pillar of flame hampered rescuers. Fire destroyed boxes from the basement and windows on the street and a street car. The exact cause could not be determined.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Wright
Atypical American Welcome for Foch in Paris
Marechal Foch arrived at St. Lazare station amid a thunderous American welcome. Former Premier Vivian accompanied him from Washington where he attended the armaments conference as a French delegate. The Paris post of the American Legion flooded the scene with cheers and praise for the visit.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pec
St. Lazare
United Kintem
Vivian
Washington
Paria Post
Marcha Foeh
Thia Party
Paria
Parle
Legionaires
Grand jury finds no price fixing in San Miguel County
Special correspondence reports that the San Miguel County grand jury investigated a possible price fixing scheme at the request of Judge David J. Leahy. After completing its work Tuesday the jury returned 20 true bills and 22 no true bills and was discharged.
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Saan Vegas
N.M
Dee
San Migael
Oldfield Attacks Propo sed Duty Under American Valuation Plan
Washington December 21 Rep Oldfield Democrat Arkansas a committee member said the proposed import duty under the American valuation plan would be prohibitive He argued the American people do not want a prohibitive tariff and criticized Secretary Fordney and other Republicans for backing the plan The remarks sparked a lively debate with Fortney Mann Tincher and others participating In the hour long session
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Associated Press
Washington
Fordney
Wave
Movne Committee
Oldfield
Arkanans
Olield
Mr. Fortney
Repreentative Mann
Republican
Iinois
Tincher
Kansas
May Allow Worthless Debts Deduction for 1921 Taxes
Washington reports the 1921 income tax allows deductions for worthless debts if the debt is proved worthless. Commissioner Bale ruled that amounts charged off or written down may be deducted in computing net income when the circumstances indicate worthlessness.
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Washington
Bale
Harvey and Colby Dinner Truce Amid Political Jokes
Ambassador George Harvey and Bainbridge Colby set aside their differences at a Knights of the Round Table dinner in London. The event featured wit from J. Hamilton Lewis and remarks on the League of Nations and Washington conference, with praise for England and humor about political fate and past offices.
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Harvey
Colby
England
Exchange
Knights of the Round Table Club
Assoc London
Associated Press
George Harvey
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
France
America
Washington
League of Nations
Stera
Weather Forecast for Southwest States
Denver December 21 New Mexico: Thursday and Friday fair south with possible rain in the north portion warmer in the east and cooler in the west Friday Arizona: Thursday possible local rain Friday partly cloudy cooler in the north portion
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Irish Debate On Treaty Proceeds Amid Plebiscite Talk
In Dublin the Irish parliament debates the treaty as Eamonn de Valera hints at finishing tonight or holding an evening session. Mary MacSwiney defends republican aims for a plebiscite while opponents predict ratification and press friction remains high.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Associated Presa
Eamonn de Valera
Arthur Griffith
Mary MacSwiney
Mise MacSwinney
Ireland
Republican Party of Rebellion
Free State
Dair
George Gavan Duiffy
Dail
de Valera
Griffith
William Cosgrave
Cosgrave Strommly
Michael Collins
Trish
Coserave
Gavan Duffy
Mamonn J. Duggan
Duffy
Duggan
Robert C. Barton
Mike MacSwiney
Lloyd George
White House to bar lighted candles on Christmas Eve
Washington telegram confirms there will be no lighted candles in the White House on Christmas Eve after a protest by George P. Muldaur of Safety Underwriters Laboratories. Secretary Christian sent the assurance in reply, noting the change from the usual custom in Marion, Ohio.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
George P. Muldaur
Safety Underwriters’ Laboratories
Muldaur
Christian
Mrr
Coldest Day Yet in St Louis Snowless Cold Snap
St Louis on December 21 saw the year's coldest temperature so far at 20 degrees above zero with clear skies and a stiff wind. The short day marked by frigid air intensified in the city, affecting daily routines and outdoor activity.
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ST. Touts
St. Louis
Empty Stocking Fund Donations Tallied for Christmas Relief
Contributions received yesterday for the Salvation Army and Bureau of Charities will aid the city’s needy at Christmas. Names and amounts include Franklin Coppoo 1.00 Dorcas Johnson 0.65 Betty Dean Johnson 1.00 Vern Seery 2.50 Bricklayers Union No. 2 1.00 W. F. Hogg 5.00 and other small gifts totaling support for the poor.
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Salvation Army
Buareau of Charities
B. Mic
Franklin Coppoo
Dorcas Johamsom
Betty Dean Johnson
Vern Seery
Bricklayers Union No
Ooo
Vv. F. Hogg Sacewave
Peace Pact Lets Japan Complete Giant Warship
Under a four power Pacific treaty Japan is to finish a super-ship named Matau, designed to eclipse existing vessels. The United States will retain the Colorado and Washington, previously to be scrapped, while Great Britain may build two new post Jutland giants to bolster their navy.
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Japan
United States
Colorado
Washington
Great Britain
Jutland
Woman Claims Husband Killed Two Gallup Men
A confession reportedly from Mrs. Katonka alleges Steve F. Katonka and Alice Katonka killed Gallup taxi drivers Sam Gray and William Kelly on August 1. Both suspects were arrested in Pittsburgh, with the couple involved in a string of alleged crimes from Indiana to Pennsylvania, including an auto crash and insurance fraud.
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Steve F. Katonka
Alice Katonka
Sam Gray
William Kelly
Gallup
San Juan County
F. Katonka
Katonka
Kelly
New Carlisle
Ind
South Bend
Colorado Springs
Altoona
Derry
Greenville
San Juan
Pennsylvania
Lathorpe
Colo
Grey
Farmers Spurn Coal Use Corn for Fuel in New Mexico
Journal correspondence from New Mexico reports farmers turning to corn for cooking and heating due to high coal prices and scarce coal markets. They trade corn for wood and other needs, grind wheat and corn into flour, and rely on homegrown vegetables and beans to endure until conditions improve.
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Levy
N. M
Bee
New Mexico
Will Subpoena Mrs Obenchain in Burch Case
Depositions read in Los Angeles show Arthur C. Burch may have been insane when Kennedy was killed. Defense plans to call alibi witnesses and question Madelynne Obenchain as a co defendant. Mrs Burch testifies about threats and attempted suffocation by her son.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Kennedy
Chicago
Alice Gale Quayle
Burch
Matthew Quayle
St. Louis
Dora M. Burch
Paul W. Schenck
J. J. Sullivan
Madelynne Obenchain
Alleniste
Lindenfeld Claims He Did Not Receive $30,000
Wolfe Lindenfeld declares he has not received any share of the $30,000 alleged to fund the Wall Street bombing. Police indicate further charges may be filed to keep Lindenfeld in custody as investigations continue.
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Lindenfeld
Associated Press
Warsaw
Wolfe Lindenfeld
Wall Street
Bo McMillin to Wed Fort Worth Starlet Marie Myers
Fort Worth Texas announces the engagement of Bo McMillin university football star to Marie Myers of Fort Worth. The wedding is set for January 21 in Fort Worth, the same day McMillin is scheduled for his final appearance with the center college eleven in the Dallas game against Texas A&M.
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Bo” McMillin
Fort Worth Tex
Deca
Alvin Nugent
Bo" McMillin
Tre
Mies Marie Myers
Fort Worth
McMillin
C Entre Eleven
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical ‘College
Dallas
Four Men arraigned on Wilson killings murder charge
Ardmore Oklahoma December 21 fourteen men to be arraigned on murder charges in the Wilson killings as Attorney General Freeling to take charge of the investigation. County Attorney Mathers said full cooperation would be extended by local authorities. An additional man was taken into custody. Dr B R Davidson minister claimed attorneys were refused access to interview clients in the county jail.
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Ardmore
Okla
Associated Press
Freeling
Wilson
Mathers
Honda
BR. le Davidson
Ient
National Guard Units Ordered Home From Ardmore
Oklahoma City December 21 National guard units held ready for possible duty at Ardmore were ordered to return home by Adjutant General Parrett who cited improving conditions. Attorney General Preeling prepared to depart Oklahoma City for Ardmore to oversee investigations assigned by the governor.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
National Guard
Ardmore
Parrett
Preeling
Life of Ardmore Minister Threatened
Ardmore Oklahoma December report notes a typewritten threat against Rev Charlies B. Wieth pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and a delegation member who met Gov Robertson about Carter county conditions. The note warned If you value your life you will leave town st oneer and was postmarked Ardmore December 19.
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Associated Presse
Ardmore
Okla
Associated Press
Focal
Charlies B. Wieth
First Presbyterian Church
J. B. A. Robertson
Carter County
Wilson
Wieth
Town
Stoneer
Schaefer Defeats French Champion In Exhibition Blocks
Jake Schaefer, world billiards champion, defeated Roger Cont in the fifth and sixth blocks of an exhibition match in Philadelphia. Afternoon score 400 to 283 and night score 404 to 22. Final point totals show Schaefer leading 2,307 to 1,537. Final blocks scheduled for tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jake Schaefer
Roger Cont
Schaefer
Conti
Dealing in Eggs a Gambling Proposition in Chicago Trading
Testimony from Barney Kaufman a commission merchant labeled egg dealing on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange a gambling proposition during a hearing on a motion to dissolve the temporary injunction preventing egg futures speculation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Barney Kaufman
New York Temperature Drops to 12 Below Zero
New York shoppers reported shivering as Father Knickerbocker’s figure wore a scarf against a 12 degree chill. The city faced a frosty December evening with marked cold.
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New York
Knickerbocker
Students Feast on Rattlesnake Meat at WVU
At Morgantown on December 24 West Virginia University faculty and staff were served rattlesnake meat in a campus gathering. Dr A M Reeve argued waste due to scruples while noting prior crocodile tasting to illustrate meat value across swampy regions.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
A. M. Reeve
Department of
Soclogy
Virginia Hills
Lir. Reece
Dr. Reese
S0ology Department
Waete
Protection for An erigan Paper Industry Asked
The American Paper and Pulp Association urged the Senate Finance Committee to shield the U S paper industry from German and Scandinavian competition. Spokesmen sought free or reduced rates for books and educational materials, higher tariffs on lithographic goods, and protection for stereotype matrix mats amid a downturn in U S production.
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Associated Preea
Washington
America
Germany
Senate Finance Committee
American Paper and Pulp Association
Lbrarien
International Brotherhood of Book
American Federation of Labor
United Typothetae of America
Kroployes’ Association
Henry W. Stokes
Philadelphia
Scandinavia
Tax Officials Balk at Livestock Valuation Cut
Santa Fe reports a three day county and city tax staff meeting with the state tax commission led to a 30 percent reduction from 1929 livestock valuations for 1921. Livestock interests demanded at least a 40 percent cut, warning stockmen will seek court action. Assessors split the state into eight grazing land districts under the commission’s plan before shifting grazing land authority.
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Santa Fe
Der
State Tax Commission
Association of County Assessors
Antia
World cotton production 1921 22 report cites 15 593 000 bales
Washington December 21 The department of agriculture reports world production of commercial cotton for 1921 22 at 15 593 000 bales the smallest crop since 1960 and far below 29 65 0 000 bales produced previously in the text it notes the lack of clarity in the remainder of the figures due to OCR loss.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Submarine abolition on agenda as arms talks pause
British push to curb submarine forces amid stalled naval treaty talks. Delegates in Washington report progress toward capital ship quotas, while Shantung negotiations show signs of possible accord. Japan seeks withdrawal terms from rail line. American delegation defends treaty scope to Japan's main islands.
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Washington
Associated Press
Delegeten
Isaac
France
Shantung
Tokio
Tsingtao-Tsinanfu
Harding
White House
Amercan
State Department
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Naval Committees
Great Britain
Lord Lee
Hows
Mittee
United States
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Iated Press
Pliment
Ernest Wild
Lewis
T. O'Conner
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Mrs. Macswiney
The
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Groy and
Obenghann
State
Angther
Pacific
Envoys
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