De Valera Outlines Steps for Peace in Ireland
In New York on December 6 Eamon de Valera, president of the Irish Republic, said England must first withdraw British troops from Ireland and release all Irish political prisoners to restore peace. He spoke after Father Michael O Flanagan telegrammed Lloyd George asking for the first step toward peace.
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Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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Constantine’s Return Acknowledges Billy Leeds’s Florist Legacy
Amid wartime turmoil the note recalls King Constantine’s exit from the Athens palace and honors Billy Leeds, Richmond Indiana florist and former proprietor. Leeds, famed for turning one dollar into many, is remembered for his enterprising spirit and hard-won American business success.
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Receivers' Report Reveals Liabilities and Assets
The receivers’ report shows liabilities of about 4.624 million dollars and assets of 1.592 million. Many holders still trust Wizard and have not filed claims. Cash assets total 12 thousand dollars.
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Wizard
Harding urges rapid passage of bills to clear decks for a special session
President elect Harding told Republican Senators that the current Congress should pass appropriation bills and finish routine business so a special session can be prepared. He planned to resign from the Senate in January to confer with leaders at Marion before going home.
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Washington
United News
Harding
Oday
Congress
Ponzi Claims Massive Frauds by Note Holders
Ponzi asserts note holders engaged in large frauds and that assets have been mulched. He says some notes were cashed many times their value and that creditors will receive about 30 cents on the dollar. Auditors value the hotel at 4,264,000 with notes at 6,396,000 while appraisers set assets at 1,592,209.12, revealing divergent assessments in the investigation.
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Ponzi
De Valera Marks Sinn Fein Distinction in Ireland
Mr. De Valera argues Father O Flana should be named vice president on the spot while Sinn Fein must be distinguished from the Republican Parliament, whose authority was secured by the organization.
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Sinn Fein
Ganization
Warns Against Blue-Eyed Men
London dispatch quotes Thomas Lumaden, a relieving officer, warning that 90 percent of husbands observed over years are blue-eyed men. He urges caution and jokes with the refrain Blue it.
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London
Thomas Lumaden
Leedng
Power and money tipped Constantine restoration
The article cites that the decisive factor in restoring King Constantine of Greece was a strong argument backed by Princess Christopher, wife of Constantine’s brother, who possessed fifty million dollars in American funds.
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Greece
Christopher
Truck and Car Collision at Broadway and A Street
A five ton truck rear ended a City Point to South Station car on Broadway at A street injuring several passengers. Women fainted and others hysterical. conductor Joseph Brennan was thrown to the street but uninjured. The truck, operated by T F Flaherty for P O Riordan Co, did not see the car. Both vehicles suffered severe damage.
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Phone workers seek pay raise in New England
About 10 000 union tele phone operators in New England asked for a new wage schedule. Miss Julia O Connor presented the proposal to William R Driver general manager of the New England Telephone and Providence Telephone companies. If adopted the raise would start January 1 and average around a dollar a week more. Conferences between union and company representatives begin today.
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William R. Driver
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Providence Telephone Company
Julia O'Connor
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Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Proposal for Vice President Home and Office Build
A bill introduced by Senator Elkins would authorize construction of a home and office for the Vice President with a cost ceiling of 350000. A joint committee to oversee the project would be created under the measure.
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Washington
Elkins
West Virginia
First Lady Hosts Future First Lady at White House
In an unprecedented greeting, the current first lady entertained the next in line to hold the title, marking a historic moment in White House protocol. The event underscores a ceremonial bridge between generations of presidential spouses.
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Washington
White House
Mrs Florence Kling Harding Hosts Informal Tea at White House
Mrs Florence Kling Harding wife of the President elect visited Mrs Edith Bolling Wilson wife of the President at an informal tea in the executive mansion. They were welcomed in the front hall and tea was served in the blue room. The pair toured the Green and Red rooms and the state dining room as Mrs Harding prepares to preside after March 4. The President retired to his study during the visit.
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Edith Bolling Wilson
Executive Mansion
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Mrs. Harding
White House
Johnson bill would ban immigration for two years
The House Immigration Committee ordered a favorable report on the Johnson bill prohibiting immigration into the United States for two years. Chairman Johnson said the measure would be given preference in the House and it would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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United States
House Immigration
Tee
Post Santa Needs More Help Across New England
Appeals from needy families flood headquarters in New England as funds come in too slowly to balance pledges. The drive seeks additional money to support larger distributions and cover outstanding letters and requests.
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Santa
New England
Receivers Appointed for Wakefield Mills in South Kingston
Receivers were named for the Wakefield Mills Company of South Kingston. Frank W. Walter of Philadelphia Daniel McIver of Providence and Percy W Hathaway of South Kingston were designated with bonds of 1 j and the action announced from Providence on December 6.
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Frank W. Walter
Philadelphia
Daniel McIver
Percy W. Hathaway
South Kingston
Wakefield Mills Compore
War actions and anniversaries across 1914 1917
Warships bombard German positions on the Belgian coast as Allies resume bombardment. Britain installs measures hindering Halifax relief work and ties up relief trains. In 1917 Britain demands 40 billion indemnity in a wartime context. Also notes today’s anniversaries and earlier events from 1914.
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Weather Forecast for Boston and Regions
Forecast for Boston and vicinity shows cloudy Tuesday and rain or snow possible Wednesday with little temperature change. Winds shift from northwest to north, then northeast. Northern New England remains unsettled with snow likely, while the middle and southern sections east of the Mississippi expect rain Tuesday and Tuesday night with rain then snow or showers elsewhere in the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic states.
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Weather Outlook Says Warmer Day with Light Winds
Forecast notes a mostly cloudy day and night with temperatures similar to yesterday and light to moderate winds.
Fragmented OCR Weather Snippet Hits 1900s Era Data
A garbled OCR extract shows temperature references and time stamps like yesterday and exact figures. It includes partial percentages and random alphanumeric tokens, lacking clear events or entities to identify a definite news item.
Too Cold for Kilts and the Wee Laddies Tale
A clipped humorous note recalls the Clan Curtis lads who refuse kilts at a call to dress in traditional Scottish attire. They instead cling to their regulation 48 by 32 fabric as the sword dance spirit wanes.
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Bonnie
Scotland
Tray of Diamonds Stolen From Bromfield Street Jewelry Shop
A tray of diamonds valued at about $2000 was stolen yesterday afternoon from J. H. Burack & Co at 6 Bromfield Street. A stranger entered the store, asked to view diamonds, and claimed to pay cash. After the clerk left to page the owner, the thief vanished with the tray.
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