Coal strike plan rejected by Lewis amid talks in Scranton
Anthracite operator today accepted the Lucerne county plan to end the strike but John Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, rejected it as a disguised operators plan. Governors Pinchot and other leaders met with mayors and magnates to devise a scheme to reconcile employers and workers as talks continued in Harrisburg and Scranton to set a new negotiating venue.
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Philadelphia
Lucerne County Regulators
John Lo
Habsburg
Pinchot
Lewis
Majors
Birgesses
Scranton Pa
Noted Sleuth Held by London Police
A famed former secret service figure known as a great sleuth was arrested in London last week on unspecified charges. He gave an alias, faced a court summons, and is tied to covert operations and espionage details. He has traveled to the United States and Canada and is noted for writings on espionage and prison life.
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London
Mitellinence
Siathin
Rey
Sutton
Husk
Dhe
Eise
Roger
Sar Pasul Ms
Gue
Scotland Yard
Secret Service
United States
Canada
New York
Chilean Appeal Sent to President After Commission Meeting
An official communiqué notes that the appeals of the Chilean members of the commission were referred to the arbiter, President Cortázar, with strict confidentiality. The statement outlines no further action details and emphasizes the process remains under review.
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Chile
Cortdae
Senator Objects To Roosevelt as One of Triumvirate
In Washington on December 16 a Senate debate grew heated as a Democrat senator voiced opposition to placing Theodore Roosevelt in a triumvirate with Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. The discussion touched on plan outlines for a commemorative event and public tribute.
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Roosevelt
Chopping and political notes flood midweek page
Fragmented OCR text shows multiple items from a historic paper. Mentions include political updates, local incidents, a bank or business note, a fire or building reference, and social events. Names like Louis Sagal and Canadian delegates appear amid scattered reports and classifieds.
Workman Falls Lands on Head Near Office Tower
A worker slipped from a scaffold yesterday and fell about ten feet to the ground. He was taken by ambulance to St Vincent’s hospital in critical condition but was resting comfortably last night. Authorities hold him for observation to rule out a skull fracture or other injuries.
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Donamich
Lexmaton
Altaffold
Jane
St Vintents Hospital
Governor Ordered To Explain What Became of Million
The court ordered the governor to account for nearly one million dollars linked to a 1921 case. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on the matter today as the governor faced prior acquittals and a related missteps claim. The decision prompts calls for government officials to clarify the missing funds and past actions.
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Jen Sma
Sinois Supreme Cout
Isaimsp
Bankers Accused of Whitewashing Debt Settlements
In a Senate clash over Italian debt settlements, Chairman Smoot leads debate amid objections by Reed and Reed allies. Discussion centers on the 100 million loan from New York bankers and whether Italy will repay principal, with charges of whitewashing and revenue legislation origin.
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Washington
Dee [Ly
Senate
Smoot
Finance Committee
Reed
Missouri
Creen
House
Ways and Means
Debt Commission
Pennsylvania
Atth
Italy
New York
Hangon
Howell
Nebrisha
Itay
House Debates Inheritance Tax Cut Amid Fireworks display
The House advanced a tax cut module within a broad revenue bill after a day of heated exchange. Members from the Ways and Means committee pushed amendments while leaders warned against delays.
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Washington
Postmaster's Wife to Take His Job in District Change
Washington December 16. The Post Office announces the appointment of Annie Worals as acting postmaster at Cas Co. Mrs Luke Wis is to serve at Jeatt until December 9. The arrangement follows the postal inspector's recommendation. The change aims to cover the duties during the current vacancy and to continue post office operations. Replace Almel Pulte, the former postmaster, with Mrs Worals in a temporary capacity. The job terms include a salary and duties consistent with acting postmaster.
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Manning
Washington
Anni WoRals
Ludy
Almel Pulte
Ois Toy
Luke Wis
Jeatt
Cas Co
Two Policemen Hit as Auto Rams Trolley Crew Reacts
An auto rammed a group including two patrolmen near Fairfield and Cle cubitive streets injuring officers Pere Matera and Jet Metadden. The driver James B Beynord of Toledo was arrested for DUI reckless driving and other charges. Police planned to board a trolley to reach their posts when the crash occurred. Continued on Page Seven.
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Yale
Third Precinct
Mafield
Cit UK
Pranaring
Pere Matera
Chive Street
Beechmont Avenue
di Hekerk
Time Agency
James B Belt Beynord
Toledo
Ohio
U? Aelock
Fairfield
Trdley
Motomuau Kane
Wynkoop Titled Over School Property Management
John B Wynkoop, financial secretary of the Board of Education, will direct maintenance and operation of school property starting January 1. The board adopted the resolution amid caucus opposition, detailing Wynkoop’s authority and tying repairs and expenditures to the financial secretary, with the superintendent of maintenance reporting directly to him.
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John B Wynkoop
Board of Education
John G Stevens
Fannie I. Crosey
John A Kinscella
Kingcelit
Wynitoop
Bond of Education
Finimratl
Plane found may solve fate of Canadian ace
Pittsfield Massachusetts December reports a hunter found a plane wreck in a Silingham thicket. The find could reveal the fate of Captain James Campbell a Canadian aviator missing since 1919 after a flight from Atlantic City to Boston. A search party will inspect the wreck and woods for clues.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Silingham
Caplan Maingell
James
Tyringham Woods
Wren Campbell
Brooklyn
Hum
James Campbell
Nusene Chague of
Lenoy
Hedl the Sear Party
Bootleggers in Danbury Jail Pay Fine to Free Prisoner
Danbury jail inmates involved in bootlegging paid fines to secure release for a prisoner. Details describe four bootleggers facing charges, a sentence of 80 days, and delays for a mother-to-be awaiting birth. One man surrendered to authorities, paid $200 costs, and sought postponement to be with his wife.
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Danbury
Deiry Tsoscrantt
Cualpit Hi Avenue
Jil Geuth
Boulesger
Civius
Lecce
Peter
Mbanus
Kehigt
Heward
Etule
Mailer
Briand Appoints Doumer Finance Minister amid Left Coalition Push
Doumer, former President of the Chamber of Deputies, accepts the finance portfolio in Briand's cabinet after protracted talks with radical Socialist coalition leaders. He aims to restore finances mainly through indirect taxation, resisting broader demands from the left for tax reform and additional levies.
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Panigs
Bec
Vaal Doumer
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Briand
M Doume
Iouis Loucheur
Méjarchy
M Briand
Adical Socialist Coalition
M Doumer
Quai D Orsiy
Thia
Finance
Ihr
Doumer
France
Poli to Retire Amid Unclear Public Signals
Reports suggest Sylvester MoM may retire from Electrial enterprises at year end. Suggested successor TamSugil, current executive, could take over. Friends note long service since the death of a veteran leader and indicate a substantial shareholding in the corporate group remains with the Pol family family.
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Sylvester & Mom
Pol Theatrical Enterprises
Wil
Tams M Sugil
Wall
Sanek
Bow
Laward
WETS TO PROPOSE JOINT HEARING
Washington December observers report Senators consider four joint hearing proposals on filings to modify pending acts at the Senate outhouse. Republican New Jersey Senator which blocked 7 percent beer limits said a deal would be reached today. The page bite before the Senate judiciary committee will be held by counter bench.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
O Mahoney Lifers in Wethersfield Prison
Jurias Nipeleon reports O Mahony a veteran and former pohemin in Trelind is in Wethersfield Prison for life. Wiph Sherrie Binieon Pease yesterday stated he will remain for the rest of his materat life. Woluige Klein Dtkenson sentenced in Crimimil boipetion court Monday for 6 ¢ murder of his sweethert Miss Beatrice Donnelly in Greenwich jal April.
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Jurias Nipeleon Stanaptrte
Mahony
Pohemin
Trelind
Wethersfield Prison
Wiph Sherrie Binieon Pease Yeater
Woluige Klein
Dtkenson
Crimimil
Boipetion Court
Beatrice Donnelly
Greenwich
Stamford Woman Dies Day After 50th Anniversary
Stamford, Dec 16 A Stamford couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at a quiet family gathering. Mrs Poilson, born in New York 71 years ago, died the day after the anniversary. Surviving are her husband, Lt. Col. Arthur Boillen stationed at Marin Texas, a son, and a daughter Mrs Francis Cuerritch of Stamford.
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Stamford
Spemal
John EB Poilson
Palmer’s Jil
Poilson
New York
John W Thorne
Arthur Boillen
West. Point
Mar
Texas
Mre
Francis Cuerritch
Bingham Air Bill Passes Senate With Broad Provisions
The Senate approved Senator Bingham's air bill to regulate commercial aviation. It authorizes an additional assistant secretary of commerce, pilot licensing, weather service for flights, and radio aids along traffic lanes. The bill aims to implement the president's air board findings with minimal amendments during the present session.
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Washington
Air Board
Senate
Bingham
Connecticut
Weather Bureau
Rouse
Senate Ip
Challenger sets new tax record in board’s action
The tax commission approved a record tax rate after February due to collections. Officials said the year’s total revenue exceeded prior estimates as more arrears were collected and projected. The board noted the unusual timing of the record and the need to directing funds to appropriate uses.
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Board of Apportionment
Colecto
Howard & Challenge
Isiness
Willan i. Thauhim
Tas
Colt. Tor
Hall Noer
Cornel
Baby Abandoned Parents Seek Sanity Ruling
Eight month old daughter of Charles Liddy and Ada Post Brady left at East Main Street is under care at Hillside home. Ada Brady confined at Bellevue Hospital, New York, for a sanity examination. Bureau of Investigation seeks the father as neighbors report habitual intoxication. Child sheltered pending parents’ return or home placement.
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Charles Liddy
East Main Street
Beig
Bullside
Ada Psther Brady
Bellevue Noapital
New York
Bureau of Investigation
Hillside Home
Angus
Fhorne
Ughbors
Posty
New York Hospital
Kid Dropper Case Tells of Old Gangs and Informers
In a New York Criminal Superior Court session, Abraham Fire of Brooklyn testified about the gangster known as Kid Dropper, detailing a past murder plot and his role as a former ally turned informer. He described aiding the incident at Essex Market and implicated others in the gang’s activities and a factory arson connected to the case.
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Kasa
Essex Market Court
York
Abraham
Whitey
Howard Avenue
Brooklyn
Criminal Superior Court
Counterfeit Bill Ring Tied to Three Men Arrests
An investigation linked three men to a counterfeit scheme. Authorities say they passed numerous fake five and ten dollar bills. Detained suspects included DeZengo, Angrisepdg, and Beadle street resident Anthony Pane. One man allegedly attempted escape as police pursued the group after a midweek bust at bus camps. A teller report notes a near perfect reproduction bill used to pass a $59 note at a local First Sitiminat bank.
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Beadle
al Street
DeAcaras
Sovec
Weatsman
Yorkey Sud
Stein
Ilea
Fem
Anthony Pane
Plaatorgd
Fatanr
Maudwen
Hell
Evidene Yee
Thei
Plot to Murder Stresemann Bar a
Berlin police arrest two German fascists Kandorff and Lorenz accused of planning to murder Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann. They allegedly devised elaborate schemes using disguises and an airplane to reach Munich and carry out the attack, with Kalttorff claiming allegiance to Adolf Hitler.
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Berlin
Gustav Stemiann
Kane
Dorff
Lorenz
Kalttorff
Lorena
Munich
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