Ralston seeks more charges for Daugherty impeachment move
Washington December 10 Jack L Ralston counsel for representative Keller of Minnesota who filed impeachment charges against attorney general Daugherty told House judiciary chairman Volstead he may present additional crimes and misdemeanors. Ralston cited letters from Volstead to Keller saying the committee will investigate all charges and decide if witnesses should be summoned.
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Jon H Ralston
Representative Keller
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Daugherty
House Judiciary A Today
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Volstead
Reton
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Fitnemsén
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Hartford Men Shot Down in Street
Ernes Banks a hod carrier on 1812 Martin Street lies dying at St Francis nos a while his brother George Banks is in Hartford hospital in a serious condition after a shooting at Windsor and Avon streets around 3 o clock. Police seek a grant negro and Derk Clark among colored gamblers alleged to have shot them over a card wager dispute.
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Martin Reet
St Francea
George Banks
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Avon
Clark
Yankee Sailors Praised by British at Smyrna
British Rear Admiral Nicholaou praised American naval officers at Smyrna for the Greek evacuation effort. He singled out Commander Halsey Fowell of the destroyer Edeall for the greatest commendation, noting his personal efforts and those of his crew in evacuating refugees.
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Edeall
Rebels Fire Homes of Irish Officials in Dublin
Irish government opponents resumed reprisals against Free State officials in Dublin on December 14. Bombs and gasoline attacks targeted residences including J. J. Walsh the postmaster general, John McGarry MP, and the secretary to Postmaster General Walsh. Walsh’s house escaped major damage due to quick action. McGarry’s wife and two children were burned slightly and hospitalized. fires also struck Mrs Wyse Power’s shop and O’Hestarty’s house.
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Irish Produca Co
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John McGarry
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Khachow Restored to China by Japanese
Tsingtau Shantung December 10 The Kiuthow territory was restored to China at noon with a ceremony. The Chinese flag for the reconstituted administration rose over the complex formerly used by Germans and later Japanese forces. A small group of Japanese and Chinese exchanged addresses and mutual toasts before documents were handed over. A Chinese salute fired from the bay marked the transfer as Japanese police headquarters were taken over by the Chinese.
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Associated Press
Kiuthow
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Funeral of Mrs Becker Triggers Reserve Help in Bronx Crowd
In New York on December 24 a large Bronx crowd gathered for the funeral of Mrs Becker, murder victim indicted with two men. Police reserves formed riot control as thousands pressed toward the hearse, attempting to view the body. Mounted patrols led the dispersal after repeated charges and crowds were driven back.
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Bronx
Hermes
Becker
Gustaver Harttmaen
Orphan Ay- He Nervicam
Irish rally denounces Free State executions in Mass meeting
More than 1,500 attendees at the Casino heard leaders linked to Ireland’s republican cause condemned as murder by the Free State. Speakers included Muriel MacSwiney and Mrs Sheehy Skeffington, with funds raised for destitute Irish relief and calls to preserve Gaelic language.
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Richard Berrett
Mountjoy Prison
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Free State
MacSwiney Council
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Sheehy Skeffington
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Harry Boland
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Republicana
Windsor Church Damaged by Fire in Des Moines
A fire at Trinity Methodist Church in Windsor caused about 15000 dollars in damage. A pine organ memorial to late Chaplain William B. Cornish burned. roof collapse trapped five firefighters who were rescued. The blaze started near coal stored in a furnace room and rapidly engulfed the interior.
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United States Army
Noxton
Fore Prom Caddie to Champa World Champion
Gene Sarazon recalls watching masters from his modest post as a caddie. By practicing their shots he defied odds and rose to be called the World’s Champion as featured in Tele coverage.
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Gene Sarazon
Responsibility for Free Europe reel AN
An editorial note from The Telegraph and North American Newspaper Alias Georges Clemencvan discusses postwar European order, France’s duties, and national aspirations. It reflects on 1918, German aggression, and the struggle for liberty across Alsace Lorain Schleswig and other regions, with emphasis on France’s role.
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Nokeen
Osbn Jorienal
Boho Nationale
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England
Holland
Avyoihrerland
Argentine
Japan
Europe
Merritt Trapped In Automobile After Collision
Washington dispatch reports Representative Semuyler Merritt of Connecticut and Allen T. Treadway of Massachusetts were rescued from an overturned car after a collision with a vehicle driven by Mrs Emma Newmyer at 13th Street Northeast. Merritt and Treadway escaped with minor bruises. the cars were wrecked and the incident was being investigated by police.
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Washington
Semuyler Merritt
Connecticut
Allen T. Treadway
Masaachuactis
Merritt
Emma Newmyer
13Th
Repnaira
President Urges Christmas Amnesty for Political Prisoners
Washington December 19 President Harding faced a plea to free all war time political prisoners in federal custody. An amnesty resolution, adopted by a committee, honored Richard Morey Magen who died in Leavenworth serving a 21 year term. Speakers included Congresswoman Winifred Mason Huck and others urging humanity and peace.
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Harding
Dng
Richard Morey Magen
Leavenworth
Mustang
Winifred Mason Huck
Illinois
Washingto
Greenwich coal dealer believed swindle victim
William Schulman faces a warrant for obtaining 1110 under false pretenses in Greenwich. He allegedly posed as an agent for National Coal of New York and bought coal from Joseph Chiapetti of Cos Cob Coal, issuing two checks including a certified one. The case involves Duff, Burns, Pinkerton, and local authorities.
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Yeater
Henry B. White
William Schulman
Locai Pollos
Burns and Pinkerton
Schulman
Cos Cob Coal Company
Himathaevan
New York
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Corl Company
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Dugmens
James F. Duff
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Schwlman
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New Rochallo
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Putnam Trust Company
Pennsylvania
Four Injured In Auto Collision At Stratford
Stratford, Dec. 10. Four persons were injured in a collision today between an automobile driven by George Connor of 452 Windsor Avenue and another car driven by Mrs. A J Edwards of Fairfield. Eleven year old Robert Edwards was thrown from the Edwards car and suffered a facial laceration over the eye. Twelve year old Ethel Edwards received a cut on the nose and chin contusions. Mrs Edwards was badly shaken while Connor sustained shinbone scrapes and facial bruises. Both cars were badly damaged. The two children, judged the more seriously hurt, were transported to Dr. Robert G. Phelan’s office for treatment.
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Windsor Avenue
A.J. Edwards
Fairtald
Robert Edwards
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Ethel Edwards
Robert G. Phelan
Gloom Descends On Joy Christians
A Central prohibition agent from Buffalo advised Pastor A Stanley Copland of the Joy Christians to postpone their second communion service. The sect, formed to emulate Jesus’ day, faced an unexpected disruption as federal agents intervened.
Food Prices Here Advance Three Per Cent
Washington reports a Department of Labor review shows retail food costs rose in 20 of 21 cities for the month ending Nov 15. Bridgeport up 3 percent and New Haven 2 percent, with yearly declines in Bridgeport and New Haven. Compared to 1910s average, costs were 64 percent higher in New York and Washington and 47 percent in New Haven. Bridgeport data not obtained in 1913.
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Saga & Review
Department of Labor
Bridgeport
New Haven
New York
Weahington
Tiger Denies France Seeks to Annex Rhine
Pittsburgh December 10 Associated Press dispatch from Cresson close to the Alleghenies reports Georges Clemenceau en route to Chicago for a farmers convention address. He denies any French desire to annex German territory and declines to discuss guarantees offered by British and Polish leaders. The French premier travels in his private car amid traffic detours and brisk talks with Bernard Baruch and Colonel Bonsal during extended discussions.
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Chicago
Associated
Lincoln Highway
Bernard DM
Baruch
Stephen Bonsal
Sopreg
Torisig
Secret Service
Lloyd- George
France
Rhine
M. Clamenceau
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Premiera Briand
Polncars
Moonshiners Kill Prohibition Agent and Federal Officer
In Kentucky near Menifee county Prohibition Agent Robert C Duff was killed by alleged moonshiners on Saturday. On Sunday Dave Trenadwey 38 a federal officer and posse member was shot and killed by an ambush while pursuing the slayers.
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Robert C. Duff
Dave Trenadwey
Duff
France Stands Alone In Ruhr Guarantee Demands
Paris faces a split with Britain and Belgium over German reparations. France pushes for occupation of the Ruhr and Rhineland as guarantees, while Bonar Law opposes punitive penalties. Belgium seeks a middle path with economic guarantees and German participation in industry.
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Aasde
Prana
Bruussels
Azacmble
France
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Bigno
Manpelini- of
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Ruhr
Cuno
Bonar Law
M. Poincare
Rhineland
England
Belgium
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Jaapar
Germany
Tuk
American Bond Speakers Urge Law Enforcement
At a large gathering at the First M. E. church the American Bond leader emphasized loyalty to the law and the Americanization of native-born citizens. The event featured a reading of the President’s Message revived by Woodrow Wilson era customs.
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