Arrival of Irish leader in Ireland sparks unloading standoff
Reports say Eamonn de Valera arrived aboard the American steamer Fontina and was greeted as president of the Irish republic. Police and soldiers searched the ship while dock workers refused to unload, delaying cargo as authorities inspect the vessel.
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Ireland
Saardirie
Fontia
New York
Piaeca
Spe
Eamonn Dé Valery
Irish Republic
Pontia
Tegard
Royal Irish ‘Constabulary
Dublin
Sorrenson
David Tobin
Thomas Murphy
Ballingarry
County Limerick
Cheney's Expectorant Adopts Home Treatment Claims
An old advertisement touts Cheney's Expectorant as a cough remedy with home treatment directions. It claims effectiveness for colds, sore throats, and respiratory inflammation, and recommends use for children to prevent croup or whooping cough while noting medical recognition.
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Cheney
Irish Republic Leader De Valera Returns to Ireland
In a sudden move President de Valera leaves the United States and returns to Ireland against dail eiireann advice. Harry Boland says events in Ireland moved rapidly and de Valera acted on his own initiative while maintaining contact with the Irish republican government. He plans to meet England’s representatives to discuss a peace treaty, amid British propaganda claims of seeking peace. A Christmas card from the royal Irish constabulary noting De Valera’s Christmas wishes was received in New York.
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New York
Boland
Valera
United States
England
Ireland
de Valera
Royal Irish Econstabulary
Warden Smith Heads North for Escaped Prisoner Return
Milledgeville Ga January 3 Special J H Smith warden of the state prison farm leaves for Lethbridge Alberta to bring back J W Charles who escaped from the farm guards October 16 1819 Authorities say Joseph Gillespie chief of police of the Canadian town notified Smith the prisoner is in custody Smith will stop in Atlanta to obtain papers and instructions Charles a 27 year old white man from Gilmer county was sentenced for criminal lust murder and escaped five or six months after arrival at the prison.
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Milledgeville
Smith
State
Lethbridge
Alberta
Canada
J. W. Charles
Tdva
Joseph Gillespie
Atlanta
J. H. Charka
Elh
Gilmer County
Georgia
Big loss by fire in Alabama town
Aniston Alabama January 3 reports a fire at White Plains causing about 200000 in damage. The blaze destroyed the Scarbrough general store Masonic hall ginning and milling plant blacksmith shop and Little store with contents saved only partly by insurance. Caus e under investigation with burglars or faulty wiring mentioned.
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Anniston
Ale
White Plains
John P. Scarbrough
Masonic Hall
Tennessee Solons Meet in 62nd Session
Nashville Tenn January 3 The Tennessee legislature convened at noon today in its sixty second session with an extended program of legislation confronting the members Preliminary to the session the democratic members held calls Sage at 10 oclock to nominate candidates for speaker and minor officers nominations being considered equivalent to election
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Nashville, Tonn
Tennessee ‘Legislature
Naval Stores Firm Goes In Bankruptcy
The Savannah branch of James Watt & Son Limited, one of the world's largest naval stores houses, has closed after the parent company suspended business amid declines in turpentine breer. The house entered liquidation as a result.
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Savannah
James Watt & Son, Limited
Police Investigate Death of Carl Bosselmann
Formal inquiry ordered into the death of Carl Bosselmann importer of Washington after reports a police blow caused his on street collapse. Bosselmann, boisterous after a New Year party, died in a hospital. a policeman denied involvement as detectives interrogated him.
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York
Carl Bosselmann
Washington
Bean
Berg
Wa ‘Bosselma
Bosselmann
Maxtier
Roosevelt action in Senate stirs Panama canal debate
In the Senate on January 13, supporters and critics debated President Roosevelts action in acquiring the Panama canal zone. Senator Kellogg defended Roosevelts role while Senator Thomas charged he bartered for canal rights with Americas honor. The exchange referenced treaties with Colombia and the protection of canal communications.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Panama Canal Zone
Colombia
Panama
Thomas
Colorado
Kellogg
Bo'dfa Hlibw
Philander Eno
Theodor
Answar
Pomerens
Chica
Isthmus
Canal
America
Brooks Former Commander Ellyson Relieved at Kiel Harbor
New York on January 8 Theo the the theatre Ellyson former commander of the United States naval destroyer Brooks was relieved of command in Kiel harbor Germany after refusing orders from German officers to leave the harbor. The incident occurred September 20 after the Brooks anchored there. A German officer boarded the ship and demanded departure, Ellyson stated, and later another officer, in charge of the port, reiterated that the ship could not remain since the United States was at war with Germany. Ellyson said he held his ground and was later transferred after reporting the matter to Rear Admiral Hughes.
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New York
Theoatre
Ellyson
United, States Naval
Brooks
Kiel
Germany
Tony Aay
Army
Edyson
United States
Hughes
Savannah Mayor Retracts on Prohibition Meeting Charge
In Savannah January 3 a heated private meeting occurred between Mayor Murray Stewart and State Prohibition Enforcement Officer Jesse Mercer. Mercer indicated laxity in the local force but could not name individuals. A subsequent interview by Colonel Mercer criticized the mayor for excluding press and questioned the mayor's motives while defending public access to records.
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Murray
Stewart
Savanah
Jesse Mercer
Igeal
Haquor
Yo Bing
Mercer
Calonel | Nem
Savannah
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Chatham
Felton Coun
Unclear historical note from fragmented text
Fragmentary newspaper text mentions a well informed man and a Georgia section but lacks coherent events or identifiable names. The readable bits imply a possible profile or opinion snippet but no decisive action date or location is present. The record reflects insufficient readable facts to form a complete news item.
Negro physician refused bail in poison murder case
Macon Ga January 3 Special. Negro physician Dr Mitchell held in Bibb county jail on murder charge for poisoning his nephew Henry Mitchell in December 1919. Judge H A Mathews refused bail after state affidavits, defense documents filed. Mitchell had benefited from life insurance policies totaling 24000, 10000 with War Risk Insurance Bureau. Body disinterred in Dooly county and sent to Atlanta for chemical testing. Mitchell earlier arrested on forging home of physician to obtain 5000 insurance. sentenced to a year on chain gang, bond pending appeal. Grand jury to reconvene tomorrow to take up the case.
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Macon
Ditcheil
Bibb
Hisi
Larer Mitchell
H. A. Mathews Tae Day
Mitchell
Henry
Atlanta
Orson
Pag
Umder
ASE
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