British Irish peace efforts amid Dublin killings
London reports a Christmas peace push while truce waits on Ireland ending its campaign of murder. Arthur Henderson leads a labor commission to Dublin to push for peace talks after meeting Catholic leaders and Irish workers. Dublin remains quieter than recent weeks.
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United Press
London
Ireland
Henry Bentwick
Commons
Lloyd George
Irish Labor Commission
Arthur Henderson
Dublin
Henderson
Sinn Fein
War in Fiume Looms as Italian Forces Blockade
Rome reports civil war threats as General Caviglia blocks Fiume to enforce the Rapallo boundary while Gabriele D Annunzio warns that regency forces may declare war on Italy if Ultimatum stands. Government holds fire for now as tensions rise and legionaries tighten discipline.
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United Press
Rome
Fiume
Jugo-Slavia
Italy
Caviglia
Gabrielle D‘annunzio
Quarnero
D’annunzio
D'Annunzio
Arbe
Veglia
Fiume Legionnaires
Woman Flees Across Border After Hamon Killing
Mrs. Clara Smith Hamon, sought in the fatal shooting of Jake L. Hamon Republican national committeeman and oil magnate, is believed to have crossed into Mexico within fifty miles of El Paso. Reports from Dallas chauffeurs say she fled by automobile with a large sum of money, one estimate placing it at $10,000.
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Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Republican National
Excavations Reveal Longstanding Beaver Dam Activity
Archaeologists report beavers have actively built dams at the same site for thousands of years, indicating a long term pattern of habitat modification and ecological impact in the area.
Rum Runners Along Border to Live Very Hard
Detroit officials from the United States and Canada agreed on a joint warfare against rum runners on the Detroit river. Any officer may pursue a prohibition violator into the adjacent country, provided the case is turned over to a local officer. Extra police will patrol both banks of the river.
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Detroit
Detroit River
United States
Canada
Open Shop Campaign Starts in Cleveland Labor Fight
The Cleveland Federation of Labor launches an aggressive drive against the open shop campaign with a $50,000 fund. Ten thousand dollars is on hand and the balance will be raised soon to support speaking tours and advertising. J G Owens calls the move urgent and warns it would enslave workers.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Federation of Labor
J. G. Owens
Aged Woman Rescued From Burning Home in Rutland Ohio
The home of Mr and Mrs Race Davis three miles north of Rutland Ohio burned Monday afternoon with all contents. Mrs Davis and her invalid mother were home. Davis had been rendering lard. She saved Mrs Bickle the aged mother, but the invalid's chair back was scorched. Loss included household goods recently butchered hogs and about 200 dollars in cash with no insurance.
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Rutland
Race Davis
Wheat Stages a Price Comeback
Wheat futures on the Chicago board of trade rose sharply on Thursday with gains of eight to ten cents as strong buying by export houses and short covering helped lift prices. Demand remained modest, and few wheat offerings were available for sale while other grains gained slightly in sympathy.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Buckeye Football Team To California For New Year Game
Ohio State University champions of the western conference will travel to Pasadena for a New Years Day game with the University of California. Head coach Dr J A Wilce pledged to go west to win if possible but offer no alibi if they lose after receiving a silver loving cup from the Columbus chamber of commerce at a banquet.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Chamber of Commerce
California
University of California At
Pasadena
J. A. Wilce
Ohio State
West Coast
Young father refuses to be very wealthy in New York
Henry T. Tudor managing trustee of the Garland estate reports $1,250,000 bequest rejected by chauffeur Charles G. Garland for disbelief in inherited wealth. Trustees will hold the money until Garland alters his mind or his child reaches age. Tudor notes charities cannot dispose of funds. decisions on investment await maturation of bonds and collateral.
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New York
Henry T. Tudor
Garland
Charles G. Garland
Tudor
Commonwealth Finance Corporation
Retailers Blamed for High Meat Prices, NLS Exchange Chief Says
Everett Brown president of the National Live Stock Exchange declared at a Livestock Producers meeting in Chicago that retailers hold vast profits and resist price falls. He warned wholesale prices match 1914 levels and urged a national body to educate retailers and consumers while pledging support.
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Chicago
United Press
Everett Brown
National Live Stock Exchange
Brown
Box Social Planned at Lubrig Church by Athens County Effort
Plans are set for a box social Saturday evening at the Lubrig church under the Athens County Christian Endeavor. Proceeds go to advance the group's work and outreach.
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Lubrig Church
The
Athens County Christian Endeavor
D Annunzio Says He Will Not Resist Death
In Trieste on Dec 2 a letter from Gabrielle D Annunzio arrived in which he states I shall non chalantly let them kill me and derides his enemies as criminals traitors opposing him.
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Trieste
Gabrielle D’annunzio
Robbery hits Oneida post office and two homes
Masked men robbed the Oneida Tennessee post office and two residences last night. Two mail bags prepared for shipment on Southern railroad train No 6 were reported missing.
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Oneida, Tenn
Oneida
Southern Railroad
Wilson Drag America Into Intervention In Armenia
Geneva December 2 The League of Nations authorized the United States Brazil and Spain to intervene in Armenia following mediation acceptance by President Wilson and the governments of the other two nations The league interpretation of Article Ten stated territorial integrity of member states is not guaranteed and obligations limit condemnation of external aggression The remarks by Lord Robert Cecil addressed new member applications including Austria and Costa Rica
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Henry Wood
Geneva
League of Nations Today
United States
Brazil
Spain
Armenia
Wilson
League
Lord Cecil
Commission On
Robert Cecil
Lord Robert
Austria
Costa Rica
Union Leader Rules Out Wage Cuts for Miners
Indianapolis December 2 The United Mine Workers of America will not permit any reduction in miners wages says John L. Lewis in a leading editorial in the December 1 United Mine Workers Journal. He warns against returning to pre war wages and vows to hold current gains and push forward.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Union
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Elyria Police Seek Electric Chair if Losteiner Not Convicted
Elyria Chief E J Stankard said police have positive evidence that George Jiggs Losteiner killed New York Central detective David Burns in Elyria yards last July. If not convicted in Cleveland murder case, authorities will push to seek the electric chair.
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Elyria
George “Jiggs
Losteiner
Cleveland
E. J. Stankard
Stankard
David Burns
New York Central
Elyria Yards
Japanese Atrocities Against Christians Reported in Korea
Missionaries in Rio report Japanese troops committing systematic arson against Christian homes schools and churches in Chintao Korea. Many Christians killed without examination or trial as part of the campaign.
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Rio
Chintao
Korea
Traveling Evangelist George Donley Begins Westward Tour
George Donley, once a Rockriffle resident and traveling evangelist, operates from Los Angeles and has been in Athens since early summer. He leaves Monday for Texas and points through the West and South toward home, staying with J. A. Bell and O. E. Readings and praising the hospitality and Christian spirit he found.
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George Donley
Los Angeles
Rock Riffle
Athens
Texas
Mr. Donley
P. D. Fagan
Rock Tiffle
Columbus
Mr. Dorney
J. A. Bell
O. E
Wilson sees League of Nations as aid to farmers
Washington December 2 The administration indicated President Wilson may propose adoption of the League of Nations to Congress as a remedy for farmers suffering from rapidly falling agricultural prices This would be the first official indication of his intent to mention the treaty or league in his upcoming message to Congress Wilson has long argued the league would help agriculture and boost foreign trade The president’s speeches during his tour a year ago were cited as strong support for this view
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Washington
League of Nations
Wilson
Congress
America
League
Circus plans fewer wild beasts for next season
Chicago December 2. Circus owners at the show men’s convention say war disrupted the wild animal market. Lions and tigers from Hagenbeck are scarce as the armistice ends, forcing circuses to boost elephants, clowns, and snake charmers due to limited shipping space from Europe.
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Chicago
John Hopper
John Robinson
Peru
Ind
Hopper
Hagenbeck Brothers
Germany
Europe
United States
Miner Leaders Hear of Strike in West Virginia
Frank Kenney and David Fowler told the United Mine Workers executive board in Indianapolis about the West Virginia coal strike. They described troop occupancy of the fields and other developments as the men sought federal help.
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West Virginia
Indianapolis
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Frank Kenney
David Fowler
Kenney
Fowler
Miners Not Loading All Cars At Hand In Ohio Mines
Ohio coal mines now receive nearly full car supplies, say public utilities inspectors. For the week ending November 20 mines loaded only 79 percent of available cars, indicating the car shortage may be easing for the moment.
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Columbus
Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
Poretors
Urge Teacher to Set an Example in Toledo
The Toledo Housewives League passed a resolution urging teachers to wear simple dress and avoid rouge during school hours. They argued girls imitate teachers and cited a national sensible dress campaign by the Service Star Legion. Mrs. H. F. Hahn warned that skirts to the knees and low necklines could lead to imprudent dress like South Sea Islanders if not checked.
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Toledo
Dee
Toledo Housewives League
United States
Service Star Legion
H. F. Hahn
The
Housewives League
Ireland death toll rises in November amid unrest
Twenty seven people were killed in Ireland in November as figures from the Irish police show a total of 771 deaths in the revolt. Police activity remained high with searches of Sinn Fein barracks as authorities tightened security across cities. In London the Sinn Fein base drew police focus as unrest continued.
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London
Ireland
Fice
Sinn Fein
England
House of Lords
Lord Spandon
Epworth League Prayer Service At Suga Creek Church
A fine Epworth League prayer service was held at Suga Creek M. E. Church on Wednesday evening with 42 attendees including the pastor present.
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Epworth League
Suga Creek M. E. Church
Wilson in final push to shape postwar policy and health
President Wilson, described as a casualty of the great war, undertakes a strenuous farewell program. He moves to mediate Armenian Turkish tensions, outlines Armenia’s boundaries, monitors the Mexican situation, and completes his last message to Congress while maintaining daily auto rides and improving health.
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Washington
Wilson
Armenia
Congress
Wilson House
The Black and Tans Who and Why
London dispatch explains the Auxiliary Division of the Royal Irish Constabulary and the rise of the Black and Tans. It notes recruitment from ex officers and soldiers, their khaki dress with Irish RIC bandoliers, and their role in reprisals amid Irish sectarian threats and Sinn Fein pressure. It mentions Ulster Volunteers and the Irish Nationalist Volunteers, their sizes, and potential for open rising.
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United Press
London
Ireland
Royal Irish Constabulary
Nick
A.r Cy
Carson
Ulster Volunteers
Irish Nationalist Volunteers
Sinn Fein
Irish Republican Army
35Th National
France
Belfast
Derry
Ulster
Williamson Union Mines Set to Reopen Within Ten Days
Williamson West Virginia officials say the last nine closed mines will resume operations within ten days. About 700 workers are expected to return, mostly from non-union mines, while some union and Gowea shop mines continue. Troop protection is considered likely though no official action has been announced.
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Williamson
W. Va
Ec. J
Williamson Coal Operators’ Association
Ee Tipple
Coal Ters
Gov Allen decries strike as tool, cites Kansas plan
Harrisonburg conference hears Gov Henry J. Allen of Kansas argue for government action over labor strikes. He says Kansas law replaces arbitration with impartial adjudication in courts, aiming to protect workers while ending industrial strife. He notes nearly 18,000 disabled workers in the United States being aided.
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Harrisonburg
United Press
Henry J. Jen
Kansas
Allen
America
O F Notice Election of Officers Friday Night
All members are requested to be present Friday night for work close in second degree and election of officers. H. M. Bennett is named noble grand.
Twenty Seven Ways of Making Soup Recipe Book Offer
Free recipe book covering 216 dishes including sauces soups salads entrees fish desserts. Compiled under the National Canners Association and taught in domestic science schools. Send coupon with name address to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington for a free copy of Recipes for Can Foods. Two cents postage enclosed.
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National Canners’ Association
Washington
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