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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

7

Irish battle rages across Ireland amid Cork torching violence

London reports bitter fighting erupts in several Irish regions as Sinn Fein and British forces clash. Camlough Armagh sees prolonged battle with casualties on both sides after a railway ambush. Ulster constables burn Sinn Fein hail at Newry. Longford barracks attacked with deaths and injuries as patrols impose order.

London Cork Ireland Camlaugh County Armagh Ulster Newry Sinn Fein Ulster Special Sinn Fem Baltindlee Longford

International Probe Proposed Over Passport Visas

Washington notes Rep Sherwood introduces a House resolution urging an international commission to investigate violence and reports related to the Irish question. The plan would invite France Italy Sweden Belgium Netherlands Switzerland and Argentina to appoint a representative to cooperate with the United States in the inquiry.

Washington State Department Sherwood Olle International Commission Certortan Teelail France Itay Sweden Belgium Netherlands Switzerland Arkentina Endh

Cork Outrage Probe Spurs Government Demands

London reports the British government requesting Cork's lord mayor and two Sinn Fein MPs to provide evidence on Cork outrages. Safe conducts are promised via General Strickland under orders from Sir Anmar Greenwood to verify if crown troops burned 7100 buildings in reprisals.

London Cork Sinn Fein Stan Felners Strictland Anmar Greenwood House of Commons Groenwguil

Government shipbuilding program could triple U S tonnage

Washington December 4 with completion of the government shipbuilding program by 1922 the United States probably will have as much ocean going tonnage as all other countries combined except Great Britain Chairman Benson of the shipping heard declared in his annual report just made public

Washington United States Great Britain Benson Heard

All Dublin Wires Down Telegraph Cut Cuts Dublin England Link

The Daily Mall reports that telephone communication between England and Dublin has ceased early today. London officials could not reach beyond Belfast, and the Belfast office confirmed the outage. The disruption blocks contact with the Irish capital amid ongoing tensions.

England Daily Mall London Dublin Belfast Ofice

Exclusion bill passed by House in wartime repeal drive

The House approved the Volstead resolution to repeal wartime laws after protracted debate. The record shows 325 voting in favor and none opposed, with 16 hours of discussion and a push to include the Lever food control act in the repeal. Immigration and tax issues feature in the session, including a one year immigration ban proposal and hearings on tax revisions led by Dr. Thomas S. Adams.

Tipoi Senate Ita Johnson Immigration Committee New York Hoffman Gloucester N. J Taserford Staton Mr. Johnson Republic Paris America Communist Party of America Louse Vetstead House Young North Dakota Congress Loose Ways and Means Thomas S. Adams Treasury Department Dear Doctor Adams Fordury Garner Dem Texas Fordney

Idaho Miners Wage Cuts Hit Coeur dAlene District

Wage reductions of 10 dollars daily announced for all the coal mines in the Coeur d Alene district of northern Idaho effective January 3. The Bunker Hill and Sullivan plants report a 60 cent cut. The new scale sets wages at 4.750 per day for tunners and muckers.

Spokane Wash Coeur d‘Alenp Ioahio Bunker Hill and Sullivan

Strangler Lew Wins World Wrestling Title in New York

Strangler Lew defeats Joe Stecher in New York by head lock, capturing the world wrestling title in one hour, 41 minutes and 50 seconds. The match ends in Lew’s favor, with Stecher unable to escape before the time expires.

Lewis Stecher New York Strangler Lewis Joe Stecher

Wilson Adopts Kids as War Relief Appeal Gathers Support

President Wilson urged funds to rescue 3.8 million Central European children facing starvation. He announced adopting twenty as temporary wards and that ten dollars through the European relief council could save a life. He warned that one third of distribution costs must come from abroad and stressed the urgency of aid.

Washington Wilson Europe European Relief Council

Supreme court upholds Gilbert wartime statement ruling

Washington December 14 The Supreme court upheld Joseph Gilbert's conviction for violating Minnesota anti recruiting interference laws. The court found Gilbert knowingly spread a false claim that the United States was forced to drag England's chestnuts out of the fire, tying it to wartime policy.

Washington Supreme Court Joseph Gihere Minnesota

Mora Interjections and the Suffrage Telephone Toll

An editor laments women’s suffrage lead to constant calls and opinions on political arguments. The Birmingham Age-Herald cites women now active in public discourse and the editor’s humorous distress at the new level of engagement.

Lves Birmingham Age-Herald

Blame Cast on Sinn Fein for Cork Fire Damages

Sir Timar Green wood stated the Cork blaze blamed on thefts was diary-origin, caused by Ganihs, while noting troops lack benefits but Sinn Fein has. He asserted the evidence supports this view and cited military conditions affecting the incident.

Markets Report Quiet Wheat and Livestock Prices Mixed

Grain and livestock markets show varied bids with flour and hard spring wheat near 9.25 per 99 pounds, butter prices steady, and eggs steady. Cattle and hogs see slower demand with lower steer bids while sheep and lambs hold firm, reflecting a cautious trading day at the exchange in New York.

Tubs Uftalo N.Y. Dee Yorker Momgio Piga Owen Wys

Stop the Pate Heals with Cole Carboli Salve

A short sale note describes J. W. Cole Co of Rockford offering Carboli salve to stop a bum or cut, promising heat relief and a free sample from the Weast region. The garbled OCR preserves brand and product claim.

Cole Guinly Doe J. W. Cole Rockford

Prison Baseball Teams Highlight Prison Life And Deer Tale

Prison teams from Sing Sing and Eastern Penitentiary showcase inmate baseball, hosting weekend games for crowds from New Jersey and Connecticut. A man named Shine kept a fawn as a pet, then found it again after moving away, returning it to nature with a photo of the deer standing on his shoulder.

Sing Sing Are Mutual Welfare League New Jersey Connecticut Eastern Philadelphia Jerry Shine Municipal Water District Alpingham San Raphael Cat Shine Ppoe Mather Miles Billy Shino Shing Bitty

The Muddled Snippet From a Murky Page

An incoherent OCR fragment mentions a failed effort and a reference to a murder story, suggesting confusion over who was responsible and the nature of the report. The text hints at blame shifting and a casual remark about breaking tail near a galley, but details are unclear.

Unclear fragment preserves local event tone and names

Readable text fragment hints at a performance or exhibition involving a performer named Tay and a pony from Slotland, noted as wonderful and wonderful Iricka. The passage is incomplete, with garbled phrasing and missing context.

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