Prohibition Amendment Defeated in House Vote
Washington December 22 Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition to state legislatures failed in the house by 197 to 189 with 2 thirds required. Large gallery crowds dispersed amid mixed regret and relief. House members rolled up 586 votes cast. many expected a record vote but fall short by one.
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Hobsons resolution defeated and state news items
Millionaire murdered and assailants caught. War thaw case and two sport items. Walsh on Industrial Peace. Carranza’s might checked. Job seekers galore. Anaconda news roundup. Butte and Bozeman items including Owen Smith trial. Sheriff-elect Henderson deputies noted. Court admonishes county attorney to keep up with business.
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Pair of Young Murderers Arrested and Identified
Low Angelor, Dec. 22. Two young women identified as Ethelbert Oxnam’s attackers and William Montrose Alexander’s killers are jailed after abducting the victim’s home. Oxnam, 18, and Glenn Witt, 28, confessed to murdering the Dallas retiree and wounding his son as the pair battled with the widow and children in a brutal burglary.
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World War Fronts Hit by Heavy Shelling Across Europe
London reports heavy fighting on both eastern and western fronts with slow Allied progress and German defense along the Oise Meuse and East Prussia frontiers. Russian and Austro German actions shape the eastern theater while the Dardanelles and Van district see continued clashes. British and French claims of gains contrast with German resistance. Also New Orleans police thwart a planned dynamite attack on the French steamship Rochambeau.
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Grandmother Shot By Jealous Woman in Chicago
Chicago date line reports Mrs Kathryn spring aged 73 or 75 was fatally wounded by Elizabeth Porter a jealous manager accused of winning the affection of her husband. Porter telephoned police before they arrived. she fled the house in an automobile with the wounded woman nearby.
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Pistol Toter on Parole Kills Officer and Boy
Charleston W Va Dec 22 A man described as the alleged slayer of Deputy Sheriff and a young boy at Onley surrendered to Boone county authorities and was placed in jail in Madison. Deputy Sheriff was killed instantly during the confrontation. Jarrell, the suspect, reportedly fired and struck Henry Ratt and two women, Mrs Josephine Winer and Belle Agana, who are seriously wounded. The gunman had been paroled recently by Governor Halted.
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Germany responds to western offensive hopes in dispatches
A wireless dispatch from Germany reports that General Joffre’s offensive order confirms Allied plans to advance in the west. The message says attempts by the Allies have faltered, noting only slight changes in the overall situation. An eastern front army headquarters update mentions ongoing operations with no decisive shift.
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French Premier Frames War Aims In Unity With Allies
Paris December 22 The French premier Premier Vivian spoke at the reopening of Parliament outlining government policy in the European war There is one policy a battle with mercy until Europe is liberated and peace secured France will not sheath the sword until vengeance for outraged rights and the provinces are restored Belgium restored to independence and Prussian militarism crushed to allow a just new Europe aligned with allied aims
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Huerta Daughter Marries General Quiroz in Paris
In Paris on December 21 a daughter of Gen Victoriano Huerta former Mexican president wed Gen Quiroz, general Huerta’s ally. The ceremony was conducted with observances fitting a high level of military ties between parties in exile.
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Record Christmas parcel surge overwhelms post clerks
December 22 reports show 175000 gunny sacks ordered to aid parcel post clerks across city and surrounding territory. Postmaster Campbell funded supplies for district post masters due to shortage of reserve bags as holiday mail spiked, with estimates of 1,270,000 pounds moved Sunday and Monday, double last year.
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Train crash injures fireman near Rock Springs Wyoming
The Union Pacific Pacific Limited passenger train No 19 struck a derailed freight grain train about four miles west of Rock Springs Wyoming this morning. One fireman was injured and a man named Reagan of Rawlins was killed. Several passengers were seriously hurt.
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Thaw Preparing To Make A Fight
Unclear fragment suggests Thaw plans a confrontation or legal action, mentioning a 46 year old man and Wormer HI. Details are sparse and fragmented, making exact scope uncertain.
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Thaw to face New York case and Matteawan move
Observer notes indicate Harry K Thaw plans new habeas actions in New Hampshire as New York seeks to transfer him to Matteawan. Thaw refuses to discuss his case, is watched by detectives, and may be kept as an insane detainee once moved. Jerome signals potential delays and further legal steps.
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New York Central and Lake Shore Merger Ratified
In Cleveland Ohio today Lake Shore stockholders ratified the merger with the New York Central Railway, confirming action taken by New York Central stockholders on July 2, uniting the two railway systems. The consolidation is described as effective and consolidating major regional lines.
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Ambassador J W Gerard Wins Additional Laurels
New York reports Ambassador James W. Gerard aiding relief for Belgium relief supplies, honored by commission vice chairman Lindon Batess. Separate dispatches note WWI action in Carpathians and Galicia with Russian offensive attempts and Przemysl fighting. Paris reports Arriaga theater fire with casualties. Washington notes Christmas weather forecasts and insurance premium tax discussions.
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Protestants Condemn Minister to Vatican Amid Crisis
London authorities report protests by Protestant alliance against Sir Henry Howard’s appointment as special minister to the Vatican. The Northern Church Council and Manchester leaders denounce the move as illegal and offensive, urging withdrawal to avoid straining England Vatican relations during a national crisis.
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