Borah Attacks World Court Over Adoption Platform
Senator Borah delivered a forceful speech in the Senate opposing the World Court entanglement. He offered three reservations to the League of Nations resolution aimed at divorcing the court from U S policy and warned that American adherence could involve armed force and economic boycotts to enforce court decrees. The address sparked silence and visible unease among many Republicans.
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Ndo
Senate Chamber
Borah
Stwanton
League
United States
League of Nations
Senate
Idaho
Veot
Wisconsin
Lockwood Blames Diehl for Fatal Rescue Delay
Testimony before the court blames Captain Diehl and the City of Rome for delays and missteps in the disaster response. Commander Lockwood criticizes Diehl’s rescue efforts and questions the system that postponed signals, arguing the 8,208 damage figure and lives at stake hinged on delayed action.
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Fatali
Mars
Lockwort
A. A. Diehl
Rome
Dryer
Alain Diehl
Thon
Hose Ugruta
Conunusder
Diehl
Cntil
Farwell
Five Children Die In House Fire Tragedy In Mystery
A dramatic fire destroys a family home killing five children and leaving the parents and others unharmed. Investigators suspect a defective chimney sparked the blaze, with the entire house burned except the room where the children were gathered. Officials say the fire’s origin remains under investigation as neighbors mourn the loss.
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Wien
Burnie
Maudie
Christmas Postal Rush Under Way
Christmas postal rush under way as offices report strong demand and renewed push. Readers line up for holiday mail as busy delivery crews handle surges in parcels and letters before year end.
Turkish Press Criticizes League Over Mosul Dispute
Turkish papers unite in condemning the League of Nations for not solving the Mosul issue. They say the decision proves the league serves Great Britain, with criticism voiced in nearly all publications.
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ANGOR
Turkey
League of Nations
Mosul
League
Great Britain
Woman Educator Dies in Stratford
Stratford records mark the death of a longtime educator noted for pioneering roles at Wellsley College and Colorado State University. She taught, helped establish English at Wellsley, and served as Dean of Women before retiring to Stratford and residences in Pasadena and England. She left a legacy across multiple states and nations.
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Putney
Stratford
Querlin
Wellesley
College
Henry Durant
Boulder
Cal
Colorado Stace
United States
Pasadena
Angeles
One Way Street for Boston Ave (Continued)
Fragmentary city council notes reveal discussions on street corner rounding projects and proposed funding. Alderman Martin questions essential money and budget sources as administration plans work next year.
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Boston Ave
Martin
Rorner
Franche Figures In Auto Crash On Hit Street
An unclear report describes Julius Pram and Aliea street figures involved in an auto crash that flung Leon Mitchell through a window and caused injuries. The account is garbled, but references a late night collision on Talden Hit street and a fender impact.
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Julius Pram
Aliea Street
Leon Mitchell
Talden
Progdaml Tite
Vroneh
Morhine
Arto
Ffia
Sra Send
Mitchell Forces Rally To His Aid
Reports say the matter may reach the President after the Review board finishes its examination, with proposals to restore Colonel Mitchell to brigadier general and to suspend top army leaders, while raising questions on pay, decorations, and retirement options under a five year sentence.
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Mitchell
Secretary of War
Blanton
Army Aly
Dennis FE. Nolan
Hugh A. Drum
Armny
Allams Graves
Edward L. King
War Department
Department
Virco Uni
Army
Mitchel
Iisa
Preacher Coolidge
Christmas Gift Tax Plan Faces Row Over State Support
A garbled report outlines a proposed tax measure tied to Christmas gifts with mentions of Wisconsin and several states. The piece references representatives and party lines as the plan meets opposition, noting legislative alignment and timing, with unclear details due to damaged OCR.
Bilton's Court Fight Over Trusteeship and Stock
The article details Bilton contesting a five year trusteeship and 2000 extra shares issuance by the Bilton company to raise funds, clashing with trustee Wolfe and others. It covers Bilton’s rise from Vermont mechanic to head of Bilton Machine Tool, financial woes 1920s, and proposed changes to the company name amid the dispute.
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Davin Day
Wiliam
Boardman
Jonathan Grout
Ihten
Iastya
Bilton
Wolfe
First National Bank
Vermont
Tie
Bridgeport
Collings Company
American Brass Company
Watwry
Wheeler & W
Dawson Company
Bury and Mei
Pring
Standard Manufacturing Company
Br. Bliton
Parsons Foundry Company
Standard Company
Bilton Company
Day 2
Mil Bilturn
Boankr
Bliten
Srid
Filton
Auygust
Dugereattes
Fjree Natinmal Bank
Meany
Billon
Day
Willan J. Grippin
Billen
Billan
Processia
Bly. Gripnin
Bern
C. FE. Neppie Com
Afr Bilton
Tate
Eiltan
Lar
Marer
Aum
Ete
Gripnin
Milton
Bile
T cooMatutee
Bilon
Newman M.r ‘Athe
Marsillius
Bliton
Thylard
Helmungs
Frederick Rhodes
Groppin
Biffard
A. W. Burritt
Andrew Cooper
Mr. Wolfe
Rhodes
Bil
Fire damages bedroom at Robert Knight home
Fairfield December 18 special fire crews were called to the home of Robert Knight to extinguish a small fire in the bedrooms. Damage not specified. Firemen reported no injuries.
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Fairfield
Robert Knight
Fair Inter
Grass fires trigger alarms at Lincoln and Stratford avenues
Fire officials responded to grass fires with alarms at Lincoln Avenue and at Stratford Avenue East Main Street. A box alarm noted Stratford and East Main Street where a radiator caused a fire in a union suit at 311 Stratford Avenue, causing no reported damage.
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Capitol
Park Avenues
Hancock Avenue
State Street
Lincoln Avenue
Main
Jewett Streets
Stratford Avenue
East Main Street
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