Plunkett Attacks Home Rule as One-Fifth Supporters Only
Sir Horace Plunkett declared the government bill favors only one-fifth of Ireland and would not bring peace. He arrived from Liverpool to deliver remarks in New York and will tour the West for a singing engagement. In Cork, a bishop excommunicated all who took part in recent desecrations of police and military wagons as crowds disrupted masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ireland
Horace Plunkett
Liverpool
Llgud George
Erie
Cork
Suspended on Phone Pole in Columbus Mystery
In Columbus a man named Alexander P. Lichten, 21, was found suspended in a large sack from a telephone pole at night. A note read Do not release him until he tells you why he was put here. He had told police he was going to Philadelphia and has since refused to cooperate. Police continue to investigate this strange incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Alexander P. Lichten
Lichten
Philadelphia
Blu Pendlog
Hard Work Boys Sentence At Liverview Reformatory
Eleven Omaha schoolboys were found guilty in juvenile court of bringing four bottles of home brew to the school grounds and sharing it with peers. They began a week long sentence at Liverview reformatory, serving during Christmas vacation with duties including scrubbing the entire building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Deer
Liverview Reformatory
Hurd Thor
Reformatory
CAN KEEP CIDER WITH KICK
Washington reports that home produced cider remains lawful to use in the home even after fermentation adds intoxicating properties. Palmer's opinion to the secretary of the treasury notes it conflicts with internal revenue regulations which require homemade elder to be nonintoxicating in fact though alcohol content may be under one half of one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Palmer
Bread of Internal Revenue
Five Die in Kanawha River Ferry Boat Disaster
Kanawha County officials reported a deadly ferry accident on the Kanawha River near Charlestown West Virginia. The capsize and count of occupants were announced, with preliminary figures indicating five deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Charleston
W. Va
Bayer
Pasesagore
Charlenton
Dee
Kanawha River
Retailer Blamed For Slow Detroit Economy
Detroit, Mich on December 20 reports B. Mocklwee director of the U S bureau of foreign and domestic commerce urged retailers to cut prices to restore demand. He warned high costs deter purchases and led to a cycle of unemployment and lower wages, saying restoration lies with retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Mocklwee
United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Mac Eiwee
Harding Plan Outlined For World Peace Effort
Marion D Dee reports President elect Harding will push immediate talks with nations to form an association to prevent war. Proposed features include an International Judicial tribunal to settle treaty and law disputes, reduction of armaments through a world forum, and recodification of international law to address postwar issues such as submarine warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
D. Dee
Harding
Association of Nations
Leimter Harting
Angne
Sing Sing Afraid of Crooks and City Crime Wave
The Sing Sing Bulletin voices unease about a growing New York City crime wave. The Christmas issue urges not to bring crooks and holdup men to Sing Sing, suggests security concerns, and even jokes about building a wall around New York City to keep crooks there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York City
Battle in County Clare
London reports a clash between civilians and a military unit at Ennisty non County Clare. Soldiers repelled the ambush with a marching gun, killing three attackers and wounding four while two were captured. In retaliation, all the bicycles in the locality were burned by the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ennistynon
County Clare
Sir Solions
Hoy Cleks
Cvlelnity
8 000 Mile Flight Planned By Great Dirigible
New York reports the ZR 2, the Navy’s largest dirigible, now under construction in England, will sail to the United States under its own power in late spring or early summer. Plans aim to send the airship direct to the Pacific with no stop, seeking a record distance of about 6 000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Department
England
United States
Pacific
German Finance in Bad Way Report from Allied Conference
Report from Brussels indicates severe strain in German finances amid the secret conference of allied delegates. High sources say France and England have gained leverage over reparations talks, signaling tough economic conditions for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Bec
France
England
Prince of Wales Rumored to wed Lady Joan Muthorland
London reports Prince of Wales has fallen in love with Lady Joan Muthorland of Ulster lineage and guard of honor to Princess Mary. He reportedly would wed a commoner despite Queen Mary's opposition, risking his throne for love. The tale notes Joan’s popularity and family connections as motive for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Joan Muthorland
Mary
Canada
Joan
England
Wis
Margaret
Soap
George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Dunleith
Stratfanl
Aghting Byngs
Two Prisoners Shot After Cashel Custody
London reports two men held in Cashel police barracks for four days were shot dead Saturday night. No details have been received. A British proclamation in County Kerry warns officers and IRA leaders that military transports on the road will be accompanied by posts to deter ambushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cashel
Pric Pers
County Kerry
Ambuah
Arrest of Virden Officials Sparks Bond Furnished in Illinois
Springfield officials report Virden city treasurer Fallams Dee and Alderman Martin Mayer Swatlberry held on $2000 bond after federal prohibition agents arrested eight other Virden men during raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Springfield
Dee
Evenn Fallams
Virden
Itt
Sangamon County
Martin Mayerys Swatlberry
Fed ‘Eral Prohibition
Eith of
Clever Woman Bandit Preys on Chicago Men in Dark Street
A fur clad woman with a silver and pearl mounted revolver robs and abducts men after asking directions to 1483 La Salle Street. Police at West Chicago station rounded up a woman and two men suspected in multiple incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Chicago
Auebus
Lasalle Street
Diet directs talks for treaties with European states
Warsayt December 20 reports the diet has passed resolutions urging the government to begin negotiations with European states and seek a military treaty with Fathee to protect Polish interests. A rumor about leasing railways to foreign, likely American, interests was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Warsayt
Diet
Fathee
Firefighters Battle Menagerie Blaze in Jersey City
Firemen fought a large blaze in Jersey City that threatened a winter menagerie housing five lions two leopards two ponies and seven kangaroos. The animals roared and screeched as the flames spread to an adjacent building but escaped without injuries except for a pet dog killed in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Andes quake toll climbs as towns wrecked in Argentina
News dispatches report a powerful earthquake along the Andes destroying several towns in Argentina with over 250 bodies recovered from collapsed buildings. Separate London bulletin notes a tiny Shrewsbury baby born three months ago now weighs five pounds after weeks in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Mendoza
London
Shrewsbury
Ring of November 12 renamed in Vienna boulevard
The famous street called the Fraozenstring on Vienna's great boulevard has been renamed Ring of November 12 to commemorate the second anniversary of the revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienes
Vienna
New Laws Urged to See Forests Halting Decline
Washington reports William B. Greeley forester warns that two thirds of original U S forests in the East have been culled or burned and merchantable timber greatly diminished. He urges a federal law to stop devastation, expand federal forests, and extend ownership through purchases and exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
William B. Greeley
United States Forester
Mr. Greeley
Food prices fall again across most cities
Washington reports a 2 percent drop in total food prices from October to November across 51 categories. Memphis shows the largest 6 percent decline, with Birmingham Seattle Chicago Milwaukee and others recording 4 percent or smaller decreases. Springfield New Jersey notes a decrease under 0.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Statisties
Memphis
Birmingham
Seattle
Chicago
Milwaukee
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Springfeld
Thirteen drown in Ohio River disaster near Augusta
In Augusta Kentucky on December 20 thirteen people perished when the U S steam Jacob Stargaret sprang a leak three miles below Augusta. Among the drowned were the wife and two children of Maj B H Pitt in charge of the government dam Tat Chita. The launch was seen by Augusta residents as engineers started pumps but the boat sank within five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ohio River
United States
Jacob Stargaret
BL Pittas
Smokers Warned by Health Commissioner Copeland
New York December 20 Health Commissioner Copeland warns smokers in public places and restaurants to restrain themselves and avoid immoderate use of tobacco. He cautions against the blue laws and urges self-control rather than legal restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Copeland
Navy plans giant airship G-B 1 at Philadelphia yard
The Navy builds the world largest airship at Louge Island yard Philadelphia. It will be a three story structure with a wing span near half a city block height 48 feet length 871 feet and 18 foot wing spread. G B 2 will use nine engines totaling 9600 horsepower with 105 to 110 mph speed. Crew of 12, radius 2200 tons, completion expected early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy dePartment
Lougue Island
Philadelphia
Carabineri Stop Zara Fray After Barracks Clash
Dispatches from Zara Dalmatia report 200 troops under Rear Admiral Milo marched to Dalmatian volunteer corps barracks to disarm them. The volunteers resisted and gunfire wounded several on both sides. Carabinieri intervened and troops withdrew as citizens appealed against disbanding the volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Zara
Dalmatia
Milo
Dalmatian Volunteer Corps
Carabinieri
Daluastian Volunteer Corps
German Raider to Sail from New York
The steamship Mount Clay formerly the German cruiser Eitel Friedrich will sail for Hamburg, inaugurating steerage immigrant service for the United American line. Once a cruiser, she set out from China on a 90,000 mile Pacific and Atlantic voyage during which several vessels were sunk before docking at Newsport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mount Clay
Wumany P. Frey
Hamburg
United American Line
Iiber
China
Pacific
Atlante
Newsport News
Way Interne
Potdam Branch in Doorn Sparks Local Unease
Doorn in Hotland notices a swell of German aristocrats moving into old Dutch manors, with Doorn dubbed a Potdam branch by Dutch satire. Emperor William’s former residence attracts activity as Margarita Koggy, a German artist, is invited to paint scenes in the park and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doorn
Hotland
William
Door
Potadam
Willum
Margarita Koggy
Ving
Four Communists Killed in Power Station Assault
Vienna reports that four communists were killed and six wounded while attempting to storm an electrical power station at Oslawan on December 15. Sixty men with three machine guns participated. the entire force was captured and will be tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Oslawan
Lidore
Brunn
Odd Foot Puzzles Woman Ad From The Times
Dec 20 note reports an odd advertisement about a woman with a left foot size five and a right foot size six seeking mismatched footwear. Shoe dealers say the foot size variation is usually about a quarter of a size, prompting humorous offers for spare parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
B F Harris Dies After Illness in Champaign Hotel
B F Harris nationally known for advocacy of better agriculture and country life and for his public leadership died in a Champaign hotel after an illness dating from last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaion
Champaign
B. F. Harris
Better Agriculture
Country
Lfe
Hote
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plunkett
U. S
Baltic
Ohio
Sing Sing Afraid OF
Germany
cAiaga Prbune
Prince
Trigh
Wales
Love
Lucky Girre
Joan Mulholland
Hald
Arrest Virden
Iit
Jaresy City Walk
Andes
Forester Greeley
Congress
Springfeld, Ill
Bureau of Statistics
Margaret Springs
Avanata
Fl. Y
Health Commission
Tella Tham
NAVY
U. 8
Zara Fray
Pring Eitel Friedrich
Potsdam
Austriat
ODD Foot
Chines
Wenn Whe
Shanghai
Lan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!