Attitude of French Break Up Conference Sends British into Gloom
London reports the allied premiers conference collapsed with Premier Poincare pressing drastic demands. Poincare failed to win a German Rhineland and Ruhr seizure plan but avoided complete rejection. Mussolini heads to Paris in January optimistic, while Britain plans two new dreadnoughts under Washington terms.
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David M. Church
I. N
London
The
Daily Chronicle
David Lloyd George
Poincare
Europe
Mus
Ini
Italy
Theant
Belgium
Rhineland
Ruhr
Paris
Germany
Mussolini
Suspect Held Near West for Clara Phillips Escape
A woman matching Clara Phillips description, dubbed the Los Angeles phantom woman, was seized after leaving a Burlington train in Casper Wyoming with a companion. She refused to reveal identity and awaits examination by Casper officials. Police pursued in a taxi chase to the station.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Sheriff's Office
Clara Phillips
Hammer
Casper
Wyo
Novelist Irene Osford Ogun dies in England
Irene Ogdon, American novelist, died at her English home today. The obituary notes her career and residence in Britain.
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Ndon
Irene Osgdon
Funeral services for Harvey Tewksbury
Funeral services for Harvey Tewksbury will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Cross Roads church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The article ends with an odd local quip about life’s path and nails.
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Tewksbury
Albany
Harvey
Cross Roads
Two Injured Vets Huddle for Heat in Winter Streets
In St Louis two young crippled men, victims of accidents, stood near a building at dawn bracing a stump of a leg in a crutch. They kept warmth by drawing close to each other as thousands hurried past to work, showing the harsh cold morning scene in the heart of the city.
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ST Louis
Great Interests Merged at a Newark Meeting
At a specially called meeting in Newark Ohio December 12 the Central Refractory company of Ohio and the Refractory company of Pennsylvania were merged under Pennsylvania laws for 10 million dollars. The new organization becomes the fourth largest of its kind in the United States and includes eight major brick tile and coal companies.
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Newark
Central Refractory Company
Ohio
Refractory Company of
Pennsylvania
United States
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm’s secret romance ends in Doorn entanglement
Berlin reports a six month secret engagement between Wilhelm Hohenzollern and Frau Gabriele von Rochow ended under Kaiser Camarilla pressure. Princess Hermine of Reuss married the ex ruler November 5 at Doorn. Both women share lasting bitterness toward the Doorn circle.
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Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Frau
Gabriele von Rochow
Hermine
Reuss
the Exkaiser
Princess Hermine
Doorn
Holland
S. D. Weyer
I. N.S
Berlin
Castle Doorn
Kaiser Camarilla
Wilhelm
Figtly
Brandenburg
Frau von Rochow
House of Doorn
Grange to Discuss Gas Tax Plan at Ohio Session
The 60th annual Ohio State Grange session opened in Columbus with talks on road improvements and taxation. Leaders expect a resolution backing a gasoline tax between one and three cents per gallon for highway use and a reduction in road taxes on real estate, with final meetings set for Thursday night.
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Columbus
Ohio State Grange
Indemnity Moratorium Reported for Germany in January
Paris circles say Germany will receive an indemnity moratorium around January 16 and France plans to occupy the Ruhr simultaneously in a move noted by French observers. The report emerged this afternoon as tensions in the postwar settlement persisted.
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London
Germany
France
Wanamaker Dies at 85 Former Merchant Prince of Philadelphia
John Wanamaker famed merchant prince and philanthropist and owner of Wanamaker stores in New York Philadelphia and Paris died at his Philadelphia home after a two month illness. He was eighty five years old and the city mourns the passing of a retail titan.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
New York
Paris
We Stand With Uncovered Heads At Wanamaker's Passing
Rival firm Gimbel Bros. pays tribute to John Wanamaker in a black bordered advertisement. The note calls him an eminent Philadelphian whose vision and ideals linked business with the public welfare and credited him with shaping large scale commerce for the public good.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Gimbel Bros
America
Wanamaker Rites Marked by Public Philanthropy and Political Stand
The 85 year old Wanamaker died after a prolonged illness from a heavy cold. He lived in Lindenhurst Chelton hills and is survived by son Rodman Wanamaker of the Wanamaker firm and a New York City deputy police commissioner, Mrs Barcley H Warburton, and Mrs Norman MacLeod. A stalwart foe of the political machine, he declined future bids for Congress and Philadelphia mayor. He served as postmaster general under Harrison, and later held cabinet duties, dedicating his life to religious welfare and charitable causes in Philadelphia. He helped found the civil war Christian community and received the Legion of Honor in 1912 for his labors.
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Chelton Hills
Lindenhurst
Rodman
Wanamaker
New York City
Barcley H. Warburton
Pennsylvania
Republican State Committee
Welfare
Philadelphia
Norman MacLeod
Congress
United States
Harrison
Philadelpha
America
Union
Daugherty Impeachment Proceedings Move Forward
Washington December 12 The House Judiciary Committee will hear Tabor grievances against Attorney General Daugherty in impeachment proceedings. Jackson Ralston counsel for Representative Keller and the AFL pressed to abandon fixed procedure and address the various labor charges. Ralston aided Keller per AFL President Samuel Gompers.
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Washington
Tabor
Daugherty
House Judiciary Committee
Jackson Ralston
Representative Keller
Minnesota
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Ralston
Keller
Samuel Gompers
Grounded Steamer El Segundo Reaches Octeric in Distress
The steamer El Segundo reached the Octeric early today after the Octeric ran aground at Fish Rocks last night. The Octeric was reported warping badly with water in holds No 1 and No 6, signaling serious condition.
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San Francisco
el Segundo
Fish Rocks
Cold Wave Grips Nation As Weather Bureau Warns
The cold snap shows no letup. The Weather Bureau forecasts the chill spreading to the lower lake region, Ohio valley, Tennessee and the eastern half of the country within 24 hours. Havre Montana records the day’s low at 34 degrees below zero.
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Weather Bureau
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Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
East Gulf States
Atlantic States
Georgia
South Carolina
Havre
Mont
Court Official Victim of an Auto Smash
Cleveland. December 12. Joseph Legiee a 28 year old deputy in the county treasurer’s office is dead and John H. Newey 52 is in a hospital seriously injured after a collision last night between Newey’s automobile and a street car. Leslie’s death brings Cleveland’s traffic toll for the year to 125.
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Cleveland
Joseph Legiie
Treaasurer
H. Newey
Newey
Leslie
British Debt Negotiation Mission Sail Dec 27
London reports a British financial mission led by Chancellor Stanley Baldwin will sail to New York on December 27 to negotiate funding for the British debt with Washington officials.
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London
Stanley Baldwin
Washington
New York
Public Welfare Director to Speak at Athens Chamber Luncheon
Dr. H. S. McAyeal, member of Governor Davis' cabinet and director of public welfare, will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon. The talk covers state institutions including Athens state hospital and cost reductions under Dr. Berry's local management. Dr. McAyeal, a Scottish-born former minister, will speak in his capacity as a cabinet official. This will be the last luncheon until after the holiday season.
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H. S. McAyeal
Public Welfare
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Davis
Department of Public Welfare
Athens State Hospital
MecAyeal
Athens
Berry
McAyeal
Scotland
Edinburgh
Record Cold Snap Grips Chicago From Blizzard
Chicago faced the season’s coldest weather as a blizzard from Canada hit the northwest and moved east. At 7 a.m. the temperature was seven degrees above zero and the Great Lakes region saw a sharp drop in the past day, with the storm sweeping through Montana North Dakota and Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Mercury
Canada
Montana
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
Wanamaker Advertising Proved Best by Newspaper Ads
An article by Thomas F. Moore recalls John Wanamaker’s impact on advertising. Wanamaker built a Philadelphia clothing store empire starting in 1861 with $6000, noting early sales of $24.67 and channeling a portion to newspaper ads. He credited newspapers for building business and public trust.
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Thomas F. Moore
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
John Wanamaker
New York
Indaw
Philadelphia
Bad Man Windle Sentenced to Four Years in Dayton Workhouse
Jean Windle of Circle III pleaded guilty to three charges after a drunken spree at Circle Hill on Monday. Magistrate Helwig sentenced him to six months in the Dayton workhouse and fines totaling 800 dollars plus costs, to be paid at 60 cents daily through the workhouse as he cannot pay cash. He had terrorized the community with drunkenness gambling and assault, and a bottle of white malt alcohol was found on him upon arrest.
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Jean Windle
Circle III
Dayton
Circle Hill
Dayton Institution
Helwig
Windle
Chete Tit
Parker
Nessa
Riots in Warsaw After Narutowicz Swearing In
Troops restored order in Warsaw after riots that left four dead and about twenty wounded. Rioters, fed by political opponents of President Narutowicz, clashed as the newly elected president was sworn in. The unrest occurred as Narutowicz departed the Polish parliament building.
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Vienna
Warsaw
Narutowicz
Allies cannot expect more U S aid on reparations
Washington reports no US proposals or debt relief for France in the German reparations dispute. Congress remains adamant on full debt collection, while Britain seeks terms for Britain's 5 billion debt. France's Ruhr occupation stance faces Senate scrutiny and potential condemnation.
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Great Britain
United States
France
Ruhr Valley
Ruhr
Senate
Double Death Case Found in Indiana Farmhouse
In Middletown Indiana on December 12 the bodies of William Shaffer 25 a farmer and his wife were found by two youths who stopped at the Shaffer home. Shaffer lay in the automobile shed while Mrs Shaffer was in bed inside their home. A crying four year old daughter and a barking dog drew the men’s attention to the house.
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Middletown
Ind
William Shaffer
Shaffer
Rebel Leader De Valera Targeted On Sight
Dublin reports say Irish free state military officials ordered Eamonn De Valera shot on sight as he hides near the capital. He and Liam Lynch are described as the last major republican leaders at large amid the ongoing crisis.
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de Valera
Eamonn de Valera
Dublin
Liam Lynch
Hand Work Sale At Anthony State Hospital
Auction notice states a sale of handwork at Anthony State Hospital on Thursday December 14 starting at 9 A M and continuing all day and evening.
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Athony State Hospital
Farmer Lab or Party Claims a Winner in Liberal Split
Cleveland delegates report progress toward a new nationwide liberal party merging progressive farmers workers and liberal groups. The conference resumes with seating debates for local labor delegates while opposing blocs favor control of primaries and candidate affiliations. Senator elect Burton Wheeler criticizes anti strike legislation.
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Cleveland
Pardes
Committee of Organization
Morria Hillquit
New York
Progressive
Labor Party
Henrik Shipstead
United States
Minnesota
J. &. Walton
Oklahoma
National Labor Organizations
Rollett
St. Louisa
Chenge
KO Ruthenberg
Workers Party
Burton K. Wheeler Democrat
Montana
T Nball
Marde Ing
Great Wood Plant Destroyed by Fire at Zanesville
The Kohler Bent Woodworks, a major Zanesville ladustry at South Zanesville, was completely destroyed by fire last evening. Loss estimated at $350,000. Four large buildings housing machinery and lumber were burned. plant owned by FP Kohler & Son.
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Zanesville, O
Kohler Bent Woodworks
Zanesville
Fp, Kohler & Son
Well Known Army Man Dies in Zanesville
Master J. Dare aged 84 died at his home in Zanesville after a long illness. He retired from the army about twenty years ago and earned his commission in the Cuban war. He was well known in army and diplomatic circles worldwide.
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Zanesville
J. 4. Dare
Bank of Athens offers sources for Victory Liberty Loan notes
The Bank of Athens N. B. A. provides notes for collection of U S Victory Liberty Loan 4 notes bearing letters A A C D B or F called for payment December 16, 122. Interest on these notes will cease on above date.
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Bank OF Athens N. B. A
U.S. Victory Liberty Loan
Reform bid targets Ohio penal mutilation practice
Oberlin plans a new campaign to end the use of penal mutilations as a means to reward political supporters. The movement aims to strip politicians of this supposed jobs tactic and seeks reform at the state level.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Parents Educate Your Children In Health
Parental responsibility for child health is vital to prevent disease and build strength. The American School Hygiene Association offers a free booklet titled The School Child Health, with a Washington Information Bureau to send copies upon request with a stamped return.
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United States
American School Hygiene Association
Washington Information Bureau
Chile
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