Johnson files for GOP presidential nomination and Wood HQ opened
United States Senator Hiram Johnson of California filed with the Secretary of State an announcement of his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He seeks independent endorsement at the South Dakota primaries in March and emphasizes freedom of speech and press and law and order. C H Dillon of Yankton filed as independent Republican for Congress in the First District. William Grant Webster of New York City filed as independent for Republican vice presidential endorsement with no stated principles. Major General Leonard Wood’s candidacy HQ opened at the Congress Hotel in Chicago.
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Ptdare
United States
Hiram Johnson
California
Secretary of
South Dakota
William Grant Webster
New York City
Woman killed and soldier wounded in Louisville confrontation
In Louisville Kentucky a woman identified as Mrs Lynch was shot and killed and Private Karl Hager of the First division was probably fatally wounded during a street fight near Zachary Taylor. A pursuing soldier crew chased a fleeing black man after he jumped from a car. Mrs Lynch intervened and died from a bullet in the breast as the assailant escaped.
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Louisville
Dee
Laufan Lanch
Karl Hager
Zachary Taylor
Lounisville
Privately Owned Liquor For New Year's Eve
New York revelers faced high prices as hotel restaurants charged up to $15 per person for New Year’s Eve tables at premier establishments. One prominent hotel advertised a $72 per plate rate while reservations were in high demand, hotel managers reported.
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New York
New Haven to Have Cavalry Troop in Guard
Hartford dated December 30 reports New Haven will again form a cavalry troop in the Connecticut National Guard. An adjutant general order says no petition by residents was granted, with appointments announced per war department regulations. Captain George M. Walace leads, with Lt Wilfred H. Tiernan and 2nd Lt Thomas J. Reilly filling ranks.
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Hartford
New Haven
Connecticut National Guard
Adjutant General's Office
War Department
George M. Walace
Wilfred H. Tiernan
Thomas J. Reilly
Kew Gaven
Witnesses Cite Reale Speed In Fatal Jitney Hit
Coroner Phelan heard inquest testimony on Christmas Day death of Elmer Ogden after a jitney driven by Dominick Reale struck him. Witnesses said the vehicle sped about 180 feet after impact, with several drivers and bystanders detailing the chase and scene. Coroner has closed the inquest and will issue a finding later.
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Phelan
Elmer Ogden
Dominick Reale
Hiteney
John Schneider
Linen Avenue
Louis Schneider
Madison Avenue
Beale
William Johnson
William Burrs
Spencer B. Peck
Maiden Lane
Harry Ford
Young French Officers Visit U S to Study Big Business
A group of young French officers arrived in New York from the Savoie to study big business and efficiency methods in America. They will spend at least a year visiting U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel plants and some will study banking at J P Morgan offices. Most served in aviation and engineering during the war and many are wounded.
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New York
America
Savoie
Unite States
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
J. P. Morgan and Company
Officials predict limited immigrant influx at New York port
New York officials say heavy immigration at Ellis Island is temporary and will not greatly affect US labor markets. Next year’s expected arrivals through New York are about 300,000, far below pre war levels of 800,600 to 1,900,000. Many daily arrivals are relatives of returning reservists or American citizens.
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New York
Elis
United States
Thieves Defend Truck Packed With Liquor in Baltimore
One man hospitalized with a back wound and four others jailed after a car chase and gun battle in downtown Baltimore began when police found a truck loaded with whiskey and wines stolen from Jefferson Distilling. The pursuit spanned about half an hour before the suspects fled into a divider.
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Baltimore
Haner
Jefferson Distilling Commpany
Clemenceau Seen As Sole Presidential Candidate in Parliament
Paris reports premier Clemenceau is expected to be the only name submitted to the chamber for the French republic presidency as the election nears, with political circles noting the Echo de Paris.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Echo de Paris
Pumps Adorn Evening Gown With Fineness and Grace
By their fineness and pattern and grace these pumps fitted for wear with the pretty new evening gown and season of their greatest enjoyment is just beginning. Fine black kid with light turn sole and jet buckle nine dollars. Lustrous black satin with long vamp seven eighty five. Fine white satin with covered French heel and long seven fifty. Main floor rear.
Warm muff linings and winter accessories offered
Advert says new muff linings restore warmth and beauty in various colors and sizes from children to adults. Fur chains and hair nets in multiple shades. sewing needles for different machines. rickrack braid and bias tape. hose supporters with lever fastener. Prices range from 15c to 85c and up to 5.50 for muffs.
Overcoat Savings Highlighted in Town Ulsters Belters
Advertisement lists 7 to 10 dollar savings on a range of coats including Ulsters Belters Chesterfields Raglans and double breasteds. Emphasizes form fitting tailoring, right trim, and lasting wear with brown and grey mixtures and plaid backs. Includes Oxfords and greens in a period style catalog tone.
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Chesterfields
Raglans
Belters Town
Ulsters
Ministers of Kolchak Reported Killed in Train Disaster
A wireless dispatch from Moscow says the ministers of Admiral Kolchak were killed when their train left the rails on a run from Omsk. The report notes the disaster occurred on the steppe as the party departed.
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Kolchak
London
Moscow
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Sailor Confesses Strangling of Woman in Brooklyn Rooming House
New York dispatch reports 29 year old Frances Maccerone found strangled in a Brooklyn rooming house. Sailor Carl Hansen confessed after authorities say he took $200 from his pockets and acted on discovering the robbery. In Lowell Massachusetts, Sergeant Walter J Scannell commander of Lowell Post American Legion died today from accidental ingestion of a strong disinfectant.
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Frances Maccerone
Brooklyn
New York
Carl Hansen
Pola Ee
Legion
Lowell
Mass
Walter J. Scannell
The
American Legion
New Swiss embroidery collection showcased in center aisle
Fresh eyelet patterns from Switzerland feature sizes from 4 to 12 inches with edgings and insertings priced 29 cents to 1.75 a yard. Cluny and Filet laces 4 to 4 inches, matching insertings 15 to 29 cents. Wallaces in French and round mesh for fancy work and underwear. Rosebud trimming for camisoles and lingerie 25 cents to 1.25 per yard. Silk Georgette, printed figures, 3 dollars per yard. Beaded medallions and bandings in Persian and Oriental colors, 4 to 16.50. Center aisle.
Bargain metal and glass bottles for cold relief
Advertised items include Bostonia two quart metal bottles priced at $1.50, cello bottles with nickel coating from 3 to 5 pints $2.60 to $3.30, and hot water bottles $1.00 to $1.75. Syringe combinations and faultless rubbers are also offered for home care of chills and cold feet.
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Bostonia
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