French Finance Minister Moves Toward US War Debt Talks
Paris seeks unofficial funding discussions with the United States via ambassador Herrick as Clemenceau’s aide outlines a tentative plan for refunding war debts. Washington notes not official. aims to ease tangled claims with Britain and France through view exchanges.
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Associated Press
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Hughes
White House
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France
No Change Made in Strength of Army
Fragmentary wire service style notes indicate the House considered an appropriation bill totaling about 440 million dollars. The text implies ongoing funding for the army and related measures, with lines mentioning personnel and regulatory aspects, but the exact details are obscured by damaged OCR.
Wealthy contractor held in jail after wife found dead
Police report a wealthy contractor named Hahne is in jail pending an inquest into his wife’s death. The body was discovered in a cellar stairwell, with evidence including bloodstained clothes and weapons nearby. Hahne claims his wife fell while he was away from home.
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Loot Recovered in Illinois Train Heist Totals Seventy Nine Thousand
Authorities recover seventy nine thousand dollars from an Illinois train robbery with initial efforts to trace a telephone call failing. The investigation notes the suspect was last seen near a port area and that the tail bar portion of the scene was observed.
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Ntly
Omiya
Blizzard Hits Butte Then Clears After Short Storm
A brief, severe blizzard struck Butte last evening with north winds and powdery snow, briefly blanketing streets and limiting visibility. Temperatures ranged from 22 to 34 as officials warned of unsettled weather to follow, noting December 1924 as record cold with light snowfall totals.
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Bulte
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Butte
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Senate backs revised postal rate bill for salary hikes
The Senate post office committee reported an amended bill to raise postal rates to finance salary increases for postal workers. The measure narrows second class rate hikes, adjusts first and fourth class charges, and proposes a 25 cent special parcel post dispatch service with slight increases for oversized packages while retaining some existing rates. Debate followed over President Coolidge's veto of the salary legislation amid concerns about postal employee influence and alignment with labor groups.
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Senate Post Office Committee
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New Hampshire
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Postortion Department
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Ashure
Arizona
Death Penalty Sought for Bootleggers in City Case
A local case seeks the death penalty for bootleggers amid concerns over public health and safety. The proceedings detail alleged criminal activity and its alleged impact on peace and lives in the community.
Prof Bergonie Dies Martyr to Science
The Associated Press reports in Wordeaux France that Prof Bergonie died today, portrayed as a martyr to science after years of exemplary medical research and exposure to hazardous conditions. The notice notes his significant contributions and the sorrow of colleagues.
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Bergonie
Associated Press
Wordeaux
Buried Under Ashes Convict Stifles Moans and Escapes
A fragmentary report recounts convict John Campbell, 84, who faced 33 to 40 years for robbery and fled after a violent takedown in which a hammer was used. He entered a town, stole an overcoat, cloth cap, and a uniform, then escaped, with details of his capture and whereabouts unclear.
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Woman Gives Testimony On Parties Staged By Scott's Wife
In a crowded courtroom, Mrs Kennedy describes alleged indiscretions linked to Mrs Scott including parties with other men. The plaintiff's case centers on Scott's demands for information about Beatta and a diary entry tied to a fashionable hotel affair, with further testimony expected from Mrs Bent.
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Deaf and Dumb Husband Reports Wife’s Scolding in High Language
In Chicago on a January day a fire gutted a home as a husband claims his mute wife scolded him in high language. The report describes tensions with parents and a request for leniency from Mrs Reynolds amid the incident.
Typus Fails to Explain Death in Inquest Report
The coroner reports typhus as the cause of the Wiclintogk death after a resumed inquest. Authorities state no abnormalities were found by chemists and physicians, while statements from McClintock and others emphasize vindication and ongoing questions about the victim’s ravin. Page 2 continues the coverage.
Oppression Tightens as Italian Newspapers Seized
Rome reports government crackdown on opposition papers with renewed vigor. Only fascist-leaning outlets allowed. Giornale D Italia notes editors seized after first edition. Second edition reportedly stripped editorial material and contained only straight news. Authorities justified actions amid ongoing censorship.
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Rome
Dan Wvernment
Giornale D'Italia
Thien
Ite First Edi
Alno Wan Nelzed
Chelon News
Wrecked vessel valued at million linked to fear of loss
In a midwinter storm the United Kingdom faces a string of maritime disasters as two ships are wrecked in heavy seas near New York and Delware. One vessel worth $1,000,000 is total loss, with reports of 11 crew missing. Authorities fear broader losses in the gale sweeping ports and shores.
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Lawes
Del
Life Italian Queen Mentioned On Card Essay
Fragmented item from Rome records notes a Life Italian Queen reference on a card. The readable text hints at a marriage context involving a king and an emperor figure, with unclear specifics and a long word count.
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Vietor Kminan
Treasury maps bonus payment plan with 100 million deposit
Washington January 2 the treasury outlined its financial plan to fund soldiers bonus payments. It placed a first 100 million in a special account to cover adjusted service certificates as they mature. The system envisions annual appropriations to sustain payments, investing in government securities to meet rising maturities while keeping funds earning four percent until disbursement.
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Mortimer Near Harding Claims Recounted in Trial
In Chicago on January 2 testimonies described Elias Fer as a Washington contractor and shipper who claimed closeness to former President Harding. E. G. Dahibe testified Mortimer offered to mediate with Dahiber in Washington and even presented Mrs Mortimer as a Harding relative. The case tied Mortimer to a syndicate seeking oil and mining concessions in Colombia and alleged government defrauding schemes with Forbes and Vorbes.
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White House
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