Anglo Irish treaty signed under coercion claim explodes
In Dublin and Belfast reports the Anglo Irish treaty prompts heated debate as Irish plenipotentiaries allege an ultimatum from Lloyd George to sign under threat of war. Duffy and Duggan defend ratification while De Valera notes oath differences, with adjournments and further parliamentary maneuvering recorded.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Dail Eireann
George Gavan Duffy
Lloyd George
Ireland
Eamonn J. Duggan
Eamonn de Valera
Irih
Dail
Belfast
Associated Freas
Robert C. Barton
London
Barton
Dall
Sinn Fein
Robber Plea Change Before Trial in Salt Creek Lootings
W C Taylor charged with robbery in Salt Creek looting switched from not guilty to guilty after a morning of jury selection. Sentencing deferred. Four defendants arraigned. attorney sought separate trials, court granted. Change may affect the other three cases.
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W. C. Taylor
Salt Creek
Taylor
M. F. Ryan
Irish Dail enters third day of treaty debate
Dublin December 21 The Dail began the third day of public discussion on the Irish peace treaty with vote outcome still in doubt. George Gavin Duffy, one of the plenipotentiaries, spoke first defending the document and saying he would recommend the treaty reluctantly but sincerely as there is no alternative.
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Dublin
Associated Press
George Cavan Duffy
Dial Eireann
Dail
Eamonn J. Dugan
Mr. Duffy
Mr. Dugan
Ireland
Amociated
Dall Eireann
George Gavin Duffy
Sugar Trust Decree Clears Monopoly Claim
Washington reports Attorney General Daugherty approves a decree ending the anti trust suit against American Sugar Refining. He says the firm no longer operates as a trust or monopoly and its control has fallen from about 2 percent in 1910 to roughly 24 percent, ensuring competition influences future sugar prices.
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Washington
American Sugar Refining Company
Daugherty
Ite
Ftte
Wife Secures Divorce as Ex-Husband Faces Crisis in Lusk
In Lusk Wyoming on December 21 a report says Peterson committed death by his own hand in Iowa the day after Mrs Peters on was granted an absolute decree of divorce. Attorney A H Beach received word. The principals are well known in the town.
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Lusk
Wyo
Johnson County Intervenes in Range Dispute Killing Horse
Officials in Johnson County report a near range war ended when a Roy Hall sheepherder shot at Pat O Connor in a clash over range trespass. O Connor had bothered the herder on Hall property, and the rider's horse was killed. The Hall employee is jailed and claims self defense while authorities seek calm and order.
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Johnson County
Roy Hall
Pat O'Connor
Hhe
O'Connor
Hall
Bank Seeks Tax Relief in Court Against County Treasurer
Citizens National Bank files suit against Miss Elizabeth McDonald county treasurer to set aside district tax assessments on the bank for the current year. It seeks a temporary injunction to avoid penalties while awaiting a court decision and argues double taxation under a 29.4827 mill levy. Bank assets include 100000 capital, 15000 furniture and fixtures, 10000 profits, 25000 surplus. totals show interlocking figures. The bank offered 9408.7 as tax but was refused receipt in full for 1021 taxes and the case continues.
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Atstrict
Citizens’ National Bank
Elizabeth McDonald
Miss McDonald
Difference develops in interpretation of pact
Major Braithwaite Wallis, British consul general at New Orleans, completed an investigation into the tarring and feathering of Rev. Philip Irwin, an English subject, by night riders. Delegates debated the four power treaty and how Liber matters would be handled at the peace conference. Japan urged no territorial ambitions in Siberia and pressed for equal opportunity. the course of Soviet recognition affected consensus.
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Miami
Fila
Braithwaite Wallis
New Orleans
Philip 8
Irwin
Harding
Washington
Associated Press
United States
Famine Relief Act Passed By Senate
Washington December 21 the senate late yesterday passed the house bill appropriating 20 million dollars for relief of the starving in Russia with two amendments 600000 for hospitalization of ex service men in Arizona and 100000 for government unemployment relief efforts.
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Washington
Senate
House
Russia
Arizona
Well dressed bandit robs train on Chicago line
Police investigated a bold robbery aboard a Chicago to Washington Baltimore and Ohio observation car. A well mannered bandit, aided by a woman driver, robbed four men including Mr and Mrs Herbert I Stansbury before escaping as the train slowed and a frightened conductor considered resistance. Police held 23 suspects and valued loot totaled 115 dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago-Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
Sixty-Seventh Street
Sixty Third Street
Herbert I. Stansbury
Tucumenri
N. M
Muspede
Portuguese Legation Reports No Revolution Tension
The Portuguese legation in London said it had received the usual dispatches from Lisbon and that there is no tension or threat of a revolution.
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London
Lisbon
British Delegation Cancels New York Steamer Reservation
The British delegation cancelled reservations for a New York bound steamer set to sail December 31. They deem leaving before mid January unlikely due to delays from Japan’s Tokyo instruction process on Shan Tung. Cable slowdowns may push conference issues to be resolved as laggards are dispensed.
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Washington
Associated Prosa
New York
Tokio
Shantung
America
Japan
Iverton
No Break in Shantung Negotiations Reported
Washington dispatch reports that the Shantung talks between Chinese and Japanese delegates are described by Japan as a temporary adjournment not a deadlock. The issue of the Shantung railroad has been referred to the government, with Tokyo and Tokyo officials continuing to seek an eventual settlement.
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Shantung
Washington
Associated Prew
Tekle
Williama
Von Hindenburg Chided Over War Guilt Interpretation
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. Walter Simons, former foreign minister, accusing Von Hindenburg of misrepresenting his stance on Germany's wartime guilt. Simons says he did not renew the Versailles admission in London and cites Lloyd George to support his position. He agrees history must decide who started the war.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Walter Simons
von Hindenburg
Simons
London
Versailles
Germany
Simona
Lloyd George
Bill Attacks Bloc System In Congress
A bill introduced by Representative Anserge of New York proposes fines of 6000 dollars for senators and representatives found to belong to a bloc that pursues bioca based on specific aims or regions to influence legislation. The measure targets blocs and their role in congressional decision making.
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Washington
Anserge
New York
Ring Theft Confessed by Pair Pleads Guilty in Court
Jimmie Hall and John Fitzgerald pleaded guilty to stealing a $3000 diamond ring owned by Henry Wyatt Cooper. They described the robbery and helped recover the ring with sheriff's aid. Sentence deferred. Judge Brown holds rulings under advisement. Undersheriff Seidel and Deputy Finherty returned from Denver with details of the ring sale for 500 dollars.
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Henry Wyatt Cooper Hotel Teacatute
Jimmie Hall
John Fitzgerald
C. 0. Brown
H .L. Seidel
William Finherty
Chita Declares War on Vladivostok Amid Moscow Aid
A Central News dispatch from Helsinki reports Chita’s Far Eastern republic has declared war on Vladivostok. The Soviet government in Moscow is said to be sending troops and war material to Chita. In Honolulu Komesnikos and De Bodiseo head to Washington to press for sanctioning Vladivostok’s maritime provinces army to defend against a Bolshevik invasion and to resist Japanese actions.
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Chita
Republic of
Vladivostok
Neva
Helsingfora
Moscow
Honolulu
T. H
Komesnikos
A. de Bodiseo
Washington
Maritime Provinces
Camp Wheeler private slain witness testimony in Senate probe
Washington witnesses clash over Camp Wheeler killing during a Senate investigation into Marcus Watson charges that American soldiers were hanged without trial in France. Marlon J Wallis of Athens Ga testifies Crawford shot Private Halley of Tampa Fla, while Wallis disputes earlier reports. Executives consider whether to adjourn to January 4 as more witnesses fail to appear.
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Senate
Watson
Georgia
France
Washlington
Senate Commission
Marton J Wallis
Athens
Camp Wheeler
Crawfrd
Halley
Tampa
Fla
Wallis
Sandusky
Ohio
Ernst
Kentucky
James FR. Milton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Crawford
W. F. Brock
Lindale
Waillia
Halleyas
War Department
Mrs Williams Threatened by Blackmailers in Growing Case
Police and county authorities pursue a new menace against Mrs Pearl Williams of 216 North Waltcott Street. A December 14 blackmail letter claims her life is in jeopardy and demands money to delay the inevitable.
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Pearl Williams
North Waltcott Street
Brown
Wil
Robber posse led by Milas Mildred Kelly in chase
A posse of deputy sheriffs and citizens headed by Milas Mildred Kelly searched woods northeast of town for five armed holdup men who robbed the Iukus bank of 15000 dollars and Liberty bonds yesterday. The search shifted to the Coon Creek area as teams followed the bank job clues and a bloodhound pack accompanied the effort.
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Milas Mildred Kelly
Iukus
Mina Kelly
Milwn Kelly
Coon Creek
Mins Melly
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