Allies threaten invasion over protocol signing demands
Paris note from the supreme council says Germany must sign the armistice protocol or face military measures. The German reply on Scapa Flow sinking is to be dealt with in a separate note. Berlin readiness to discuss police and guard concerns is stated, as Americans are not yet asked to participate in any forward movement.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
Scapa Flow
Conneil
Paul Dutasta
Baron von Lersner
Baron von Lersners
Cleminceau
von Leisner
Proofa
General Nollet
Commission of Control
Berlin
Marshal Foch
Ruhr
Frankfort
Enya
Strassbourg
Military plan discussed by London paper
The Standard outlines probable measures after the Paris note. It says Americans and French will advance on Frankfort while Britain and Belgium move to Basel. Abe Britink and Belgians are cited as occupying Basel with French and American forces pushing toward Frankfort.
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London
Frankfort
Supreme Council
Paris
Brken
Abe Britink
Basen
Food relief action by supreme council for Austria and Armenia
The supreme council moved toward food relief for Austria and Armenia. It considered measures tied to the economic relief program, adopting resolutions to advance relief efforts and address hunger amid wartime conditions.
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Austria
Armenia
Purin
Dor
Supreme Council
Wupreme
Foreign money falls still lower in New York markets
Foreign exchange continued to slide with major currencies hitting record lows. The pound checks quotes fell to 1.85 dollars, francs at 10.77, live checks to 12.77, and the German mark to 2.1 cents, reflecting deep deterioration in currency values and immediate measures being prepared to implement new provisions.
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New York
Lord Cecil doubts tripartite alliance viability
Liverpool dispatch reports Lord Robert Cecil expressing little faith in a US France Great Britain security pact. He argued such alliances tend to collapse when needed, predicting the proposed guarantee to assist France against unprovoked German aggression may never materialize.
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Liverpool
Robert Cecil
United States
France
Great Britain
Germany
Robert
Peace drive at Moscow Soviet congress with entente
London dispatch reports the seventh congress of Russian soviets in Moscow urged peace with the entente. Premier Leniny and War Minister Troteky attended with Tom Paine representing American communists. The resolution states the Soviet government remains committed to seeking peace with England France the United States and Japan through direct or separate negotiations.
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London
Congress of Russian Soviety
Moscow
Leniny
Troteky
Tom Paine
Pewce
England
France
United States
Japan
Sucenas
Ex czar's slayer executed claimed by Soviet Pravda
Copenhagen reports Soviet authorities punished by death the person held responsible for the 1918 execution of former Emperor Nicholas II and his family at Yekaterinburg. Pravda of Moscow is cited as the authority, stating M. Jachontoff, a Yekaterinburg Soviet member, was condemned and executed at Perm for ordering the action.
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Copenhagen
Russia
Nicholas
Yekaterinburg
Politiken
Komo
Mmessage
Pravda
Moscow
M. Jachontoff
Yekaterinburg Soviet
Perm
Mexico Tensions Reported Amid Pachuca Clash
Washington dispatches report Carranza troops fired on Obregon loyalists during a public address at Pachuca Hidalgo as Mexican authorities clash over leadership. Adversaries Hardy Mestre and Gillelma Nevoa deny treason charges linked to protecting American consular official Jenkins. Cabera governors convened a meeting for December 20 to discuss state affairs.
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Mexico
Carranza
Pachuca
Hidalgo
Obregon
Idacy
Hardy Mestre
Gillelma Nevoa
L Jenkins
Jenkins
Cabrera
Pueb
Carranna
Dor
Lloyd George rejects party distinctions renewal in reform club speech
Manchester England December Lloyd George speaking before the Reform Club tonight totally rejected the idea that it was time to revive distinct Liberal and Conservative party lines.
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Lloyd George
Manchester
Eng
Reform Club
Wage increases announced for Palmer and surrounding mills
The Thorndike company, Boston Duck company and Palmer mills disclosed wage increases effective December. The raise, amount unspecified, will impact 2,500 workers. The Boston Transcript notes a quiet wedding involving Rev. John Thompson and the bride, reflecting the era's understated coverage.
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Palmer
Mass
Thorndike Company
Boston
Aml Palmer Mills
Blackpool Times
John Thompson
Boston ‘Transcript
Goldman Berkman Bail Bid After Habeas Ruling
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman face Ellis Island detention aimed at deportation. Harry Weinberger announces readiness for bail and potential Supreme Court appeal to challenge deportation legality. If Judge Mayer upholds deportation, a stay and release motion will be filed, with possible Soviet Russia departure if funds and method are chosen.
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New York
Des
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Ellis Island
Mayer
Harry Weinberger
cHente
Soviet Russia
Weinberger
United States Supreme Court
Western Oil Men To Be Probed By Palmer Aid
Attorney General Palmer ordered prosecutions against Western oil producers after Senator Copper of Kansas urged action on price hikes during the western fuel shortage. The railroad administration also embargoed shipments east of Chicago and St Louis to conserve coal and push use of fuel oil in the Mississippi west region.
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Wshington
D. C
Dee
Palmer
Senator Copper
Kansas
Railroad Administration
Chicago
St. Louis
Red Flag Incident Sparks City Tension at Broadway
In New York on December 6 a man, E J Barton, climbed a roof at No 1 Broadway and signalled a tugboat to report to the Battery. A crowd gathered as police warned of a possible anarchist plot tied to Klers feland and Gold man. Barton waved a blood red flag and, facing a special policeman, promised a blue signal in the future.
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New York
E_ J. Barton
No. 1
Broadway
Klrs Feland
Goldman
Alexander Berkman
F Ae
Bartona
Fourth victim dies in axe attack at home
Nathaniel Strong, 12, died today from injuries after Mason BR attacked the boy, his mother, and sister with an axe Tuesday night in their home. The mother and oldest sister Elizabeth were killed instantly, and the father killed himself. Two sisters remain hospitalized with head wounds.
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Parsai
Nathaniel Strong
Stoday
Mason BR. Strong
Elizabeth
Shonts Will Contested by Widow of Interborough President
New York December 6 Mrs Villa D Shonts widow of Theodor P Shonts former Interborough Rapid Transit president files suit alleging Amanda C Thomas unduly influenced Shonts to alter the will Mrs Shonts seeks to contest her late husband’s testament and gain a larger share of his estate.
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New York
Amanda C. Thomas
Theodor P. Shonte
Villa D. Shonte
Interborough Rapid Teciisit Company
Fire destroys Red Cross center at Fort Bliss
In El Paso Texas early May day a fire gutted the Red Cross center housing returned soldiers. Doctors and nurses with the post fire department rescued all patients and evacuated them to safety.
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EL Paso
Tex
Dre. I
Red Cross Capit
Fort Iles
Government denies role in Jenkins bail release
Washington officials deny the United States government influenced Jenkins bail release. Secretary Lansing says the state department has not been officially informed of the liberation or reasons behind it. J Salter Hansen, tied to Luisa Cabrera, Mexican finance minister, rumored to have posted the $500 bond, is under inquiry as officials await embassy reports. The state department states consular reporting indicates Jenkins was freed at midnight on December 4 without disclosure of bond terms.
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Washington, D. C
Jenkins
Lansing
State Department
Mexico City
J. Salter Hansen
Luia Cabrera
Fenking
Puebla
Washington Shows Confidence as Jenkins Freed In Mexico Talks
Public reassurance grows in Washington after the release of American consular agent Jenkins. Senators Fall and Hitchcock report a favorable bedside briefing and expect the foreign relations committee to act Monday. Debate continues on severing diplomatic ties with Mexico and government coordination across Senate, State Department, and White House for a final settlement.
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Jenkins
Persident
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Hitchcock
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Pill
Wilson
Mexico
Hitelock
Congress
Prorite
Scnatr
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Boen
Senate
State Department
White House
Rush for Whiskey Sends Prices Up in St Louis
In St Louis on December following a federal order, whiskey sales surged as judges blocked enforcement, lifting wartime prohibition limits. Liquor from 12 to 25 a gallon depending on proof, drinks at saloons 20 cents each, bottled goods about 1.09 per quart. The ruling released 0.780 gallons valued at 475,000 and more than 1,000,000 gallons stored in bonded warehouses await release upon tax payment.
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Dec
Paris
United States District Attorney
Internal Revenue
Missouri
St. Louis
Fudge Faria
Irish bank clerks win dispute settlement
Dublin reports the Irish bank dispute between managements and clerks resolved by recognizing the clerks union's right to negotiate with directors on behalf of its members. The state employees strike is ended as some demands granted while others are sent to arbitration.
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Dublin
Hias
Ladies Do Your Part Toward Reducing Prices
In Cleveland on December 6, speakers at the National Cloak Suit Skirt Manufacturers association annual meeting urged lower clothing prices depend on higher labor productivity, reduced demand for finer wool, and styles matching fabric supply. A resolution called for garment workers and producers to cooperate on style alignment.
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Cleveland
National
Cloak, Suit & Skirt Manufacturers’ Association
American farmer leads the world in crop production
Washington, Dec. The American farmer leads the world in individual crop production according to the annual report of Secretary Houston. The report notes the United States exceeds Belgian German British French and Italian yields when measured by both acreage and per acre output. Wheat corn cotton and tobacco projections are given with figures for 1919, and recommendations include cooperative marketing, credit unions for farmers, market news services, road building funding, and rural education improvements.
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Washington, D. C
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Belgium
Yiebt
Avcom
Sarviers
Underpaid Teachers Threaten New Jersey Schools
Governor Runyon warned that about 600000 New Jersey students risk a demonized and broken down educational system due to underpaid teachers. He cited teacher shortages lowering standards and potential school trustee suspensions, and said the problem threatens nationwide public schools as well.
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N. J
Dec. T
New Jersey
Runyon
Wight
Coolidge Calls In Governors On Coal Strike
Governor Coolidge invited New England governors to a conference on the coal strike and transportation situation. The meeting will be held at the State House next Wednesday at 2 p.m.
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Boston
Coolidge
New England
State Howes
Government Must Pay Or Mines Close Threat Affects 4 1/2 M Tons Weekly
Washington Dec. Government must pay for coal or mines will shut within a week. American Wholesale Coal Association says the railroad administration has refused fair payment for coal before Fuel Administrator Garfield. Mines producing about 4.1 million tons weekly rely on current sale to meet payrolls. The dispute centers on price rulings and coal diverted to rail use for 60 days.
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Washington, D. C
American Wholesale Goal Association
Garfield
Cone i Dr
Garfeld
Maines
Detroit Faces Mass Unemployment as Power Cuts Threaten Factories
Detroit reports that over 200,000 workers may lose jobs in coming days if power is limited to only essential industries. The Detroit Electric Co. informed the employers association that power will be reduced to nonessential plants, threatening widespread layoffs and severe economic impact across Michigan factories.
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Detroit
Michigan
Employers’ Association
Detroit Die Co
Irgreat
Deer season ends with 1355 deer reported
Up to noon today 1355 deer had been officially reported killed at the state fish and game commissioner's office in Montpelier. The count rose by 204 from yesterday, and Grand Isle county has not reported a single deer. The season closes at 5 PM this afternoon.
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Montpelier
Grand Ile County
County Convention Held by Ancient Order of Hibernians
A county convention of the A O H was held in Worthen tall last night with strong attendance. President Mike B A McGovern of Montpelier presided as reports were read and accepted. Officers elected include county president Nora Good, vice-president Margaret Lynch, secretary Katrina Terrey, treasurer Mary Jordan, and county chairlady of Irish history B A McGovern, all Montpelier. Installations by Mrs Ron Granger and Rev P M McKenna followed. A joint banquet with the A O HL capped the evening, with a music and reading program. Local committee was Catherine Grogan, Elizabeth Rogers, and Mary Jordan. County officers elected include President Peter Murphy Graniteville, vice-president William Dineen Barre, secretary Ed 2 McNalty Barre, treasurer Timothy Murphy Graniteville.
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B. A. McGovern
Montpelier
Ron Granger
Narre
P.M. McKenna
A. O. HL
Jamey Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Madeline Ton
McNalty
Barre
Timothy Murphy
Graniteville
Doctor Paul AL Gleason Dies After Sudden Apoplexy
Dr Paul AL Gleason died in Bennington late Thursday night after a sudden apoplexy at 11 o clock He lived in North Bennington for 20 years and practiced in southern Hynnington county and the border towns in New York He leaves a widow Miss Mary Fare of Warehouse Comed two children He was born July 2 1870 in East Wind Conn and educated at Baltimore Medical College He served as ship surgeon between New York and Itiotangko and lived in St Albans for a winter He was surgeon for the Rutland Railway at North Bennington and belonged to St John the Baptist church Knights of Columbus Modern Woodmen Loyal Order of Moose and Bennington County ane
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Bennington
Paul al’ Gleason
North Bennington
Hynnington County
New York
East Wind
Baltimore Medical College
Itiotangko
Janeton
St Albare
Mary Fare
Warehouse
de Glemeot
St. John the Baptist Church
Knights of Columbus
Woodmen of America
Loyal Order of Moose
Bennington County
Rutland Ralway Company
North Hennington
Montpelier Merchants Agree on Sugar and Coal Measures
A Montpelier conference of grocery merchants and others in the city hall approved measures to supply 1000 tons of sugar to the local fuel administrator and to adopt a card system for sugar distribution. A Boston concern offers to supply sugar cards as Barre prepares for the new plan. shipments start next week to Montpelier and other users, with about four pounds per month per person average.
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Grecery
Montpelier
Citg
Woonsocket
Boston
Lea
Barre
Eral
Montprier Grocery Co
Maine Coal Strike Impacts Minto Shipments
Two hundred miners at Minto’s Mints Coal company struck to honor a vote. The mines average daily output about 50 tons and have been sending coal to Aroostook County, Maine, alleviating a wider U S shortage.
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Fredericton
Mints Coal Company
Minto
Aroostook
C County
Maine
United States
Harvard Plans Four Quarter Football Doubleheaders
Harvard University athletics director Fred W. Moore announced potential four period eight minute games for next season. Harvard would host two early doubleheaders with Bowdoin and likely Maine invited for a second date. The plan aims to evaluate players and provide extra practice while reducing strain on students’ schedules.
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Maes
Der
Harvard
Fred W. Moore
Athletive
Marvard
Moore Muld
Marge
Tate
Emall College
Moot
Bowdoin College
Starvard
University of Maine
Funeral for Mrs. Olgiati at St Monica’s Church
The funeral of Mrs. Caron Olgiati, who died after a long illness, was held from St. Monica’s Church, High Holborn Street, Wednesday morning. Rev. P. M. McKenna officiated, with prayers at the Elmwood cemetery vault before the body was laid in wait for spring burial. Bearers included Joseph Comolli, Armando Comolli, Arthur Comolli, Uge Comolli, Vincent Cathe, and Mr Bertolini.
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Caron Olgiati
High Holborn Street
Legion to Fight L W Vermont Defense Fight
Commander Thomas Wo of the American Legion in Vermont received a telegram from the national secretary stating the Legion will change venue to Centralia Washington and seek 100000 dollars for defense of their cage. Vermont members are urged to contribute at least 20 cents per person to support the campaign and show united duty.
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Middlebury
Sharin Thomas
Anelican Legion
Vermont
Centralia
Waeh
Ltalon
Stalon
Cmt
Caw
Help! Panic over the Cine in the South forgery
A garbled OCR fragment warns of a brutal pinning scheme at the Cine in the South with threatening language about withholding goods to appease a mob and coercive behavior by rioters. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.
Not One Cent More For Coal In Ohio Compromise
Miners and operators in Ohio face a proposed 25 percent wage increase under a government stance. Fuel Administrator Garfield said the federal government would object to any coal price rise and would not fix wage scales, noting the 14 percent increase sought by miners could be granted without boosting coal prices. The position aligns with prior cabinet authorization and Garfield’s Nov. 26 statement.
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Garfield
Cox
Ohio
Thetr
Jin
de. Garfield
Fire damages five stores at Potter building in Westerly
Fire damaged the Princess Theatre and five stores in the Potter building in Westerly early today. The loss was about 260,000, with salvage efforts by fire companies from both sides of the state. The property belonged to CGW Barrows of New London, Conn.
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Westerly
St. 1
Princess Theatre
Melion Picture
Potter
Tre
CG. W. Barrows
New London
Conn
Jessie Forsyth Spence Pioneer Woman Dies in City
Mrs Jessie Forsyth Spence of 44 Ayers street dies after illness that began Sunday. Born in Inch, Scotland Nov 30 1874, she came to the United States and became active in church and women's groups. Survived by four children George Hazel Doris and a sister Mrs Geer Horne of Aberdeenshire. Funeral from Averstreet Morning after lock with Rev W Man Rite Bridge officiating. interment in Hope cemetery.
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Jeesie (Forsyth) Spence
Ayers Street
LS Otlock
Ptteur Mein
Mr. Spence
Inch
Aliere
Scotland
Mie Geer
Forey
Harmon Review
Muth
Eastern Star
Tate
H. Spence
Durre
MF Spanke
George
An Hazel
Doris
Alee
Conn
Geer Horne
Tily Aberdernshire
Averstreet Morniny
Hes. W. Man
Rite Bridge
Hope Cemetery
Ohrenstein Lecture on Christian Science Draws Audience
A sizable audience gathered at Howland hall to hear Charlow L Ohrenstein on Christian Science. The talk covered how power comes from belief and the mind’s influence on the body, with references to God’s presence guiding thought and action.
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Howland Hall
Charlow L Ohrenstein
Syrit
Wise
N.Y
JA. Walker
Uhirenetche
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