Russian Lieutenant Seized as Spy at Batum
London dispatch reports Lieut John Bigelow Dodge stepson of Lord Imborne arrested by Bolshevik authorities on December 9 as an alleged British agent on a Batum quay. He is a U S born British subject and World War I veteran awarded the DSO for Gallipoli gallantry.
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London
Associated Press
John Bigelow Dodge
Lionel George Guest
Lord Imborne
Batum
Gallipoli
Guest
Flora Bigelow Dodge
New York City
Mr. Guest
Sioux Falla, G. C
Pioneer wool grower Donald Michie dies at 77
Donald Michie a Casper area wool grower and pioneer Wyoming rancher died on Christmas Day at the home of his daughter Mrs. Madge Hall in Lincoln Nevada after infirmities of old age. He is survived by brother James and three sons Fre mont Donald and Allen Michie and daughter Mrs Helen Michie Popple. Burial plans await word on arrival in Casper Highland cemetery.
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Donald Michie
Natrona County
Madge Hall
Incolin
Casper
James Michie
Wyoming
Aheep Company
Michie
Lincoln
James
Fremont
Donald
Allen Michie
Helen Michie Popple
Mine Disaster Blame Placed On One Victim
Denver report blames mine foreman Dunn for the Satanic Mount Morrison disaster that killed six men. Jurisdiction fault rests on his judgment in trying to quell daytime fire and failure to report the blaze promptly to inspectors.
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Denver
Mount Morrison
Dunn
James Dalrymple
Shoup
Suit to Oust Attorney Called Today in Boston
Boston on December 27 saw the start of the removal trial of Suffolk County District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier. Attorney General J Weston Allen filed charges and a disbarment petition claiming Pelletier sought improper advantages, pressed false indictments, and coerced civil settlements. The case, heard by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, references prior removals and includes testimony on threats to prosecute and improper motives.
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Boston
Joseph C. Pelletier
Suffolk County
J. Weston Allen
Nathan A. Tufts
Vindvicens Sans Laecee
TM PR Ae
Massachusetts Supreme Court
United States
Jamen Read
Missouri
Pelleter
Rugg
Supreme Court
Pelletier
Dorothy Cole
Lawrence
Daniel H. Coakley
Isaac Gordon
M. W. Shute
John Prendergaat
Meyer
Ber
Supreme Judicial Court
Boston Bar Association
Allan Ty
Daniel H.coakley
Middlesex County
Pellatier
Winger
Allen
Nolle
Santa Claus Plays To Full House Here
The Elks staged a large Christmas tree event for Casper children with Santa Claus appearing in the Iris and the America theaters. City services and 50 cars ferried kids from Hevern schools, ensuring smooth pickup and return. Fire and police cooperated to manage crowds and keep streets clear, while Fred Pattee funded festive decorations and trees.
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Santa Claus
Casper Elks
America
Iris
Casper
Chris Kringle
Automobile Committee
Hevern
Elke
Iria
Fred Pattee
Elks
Ten fall ill from cheese gift in Farmersville area
Ten persons in Dallas were seriously ill and two possibly fatally harmed after eating hogshead cheese given as a Christmas gift from friends in Farmersville. Local health officials investigate the outbreak and advise caution.
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Dallas
Teras
Farmersville
Here
Slayer of School Teacher in Iowa Is Sentenced to Hang
WAUKON Iowa Dec 27 Earl Throst was sentenced to hang on March 9 1923 for the murder of Miss Inga Magnuson a Allamakee county school teacher He was to be taken to the ear at Fort Manson tomorrow The judge noted the execution date was set far ahead to allow prison officials to observe Throst s actions and to determine if experts on mental diseases deem him normal before carrying out the death sentence.
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Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Haute
Ind
Debs
Harding
Terre Haute
Daugherty
Federal
Iowa
Waukon
Earl Throst
Inga Magnuson
Allamakee
Fort Manson
H. E. Taylor
Thrust
Radium Recovered From Ashes Shipped From Hospital
Newton Kansas reports scientists recovered about 1400 dollars worth of radium from 800 pounds of ashes believed to contain it. The ashes were shipped east for analysis after being suspected to carry the radium lost at the Axteel hospital.
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Newton
Kan
Axteel
Submarine Plan Sparks Delay as France and Japan Hesitate
Washington reports indicate that France and Japan are inclined to reject the American compromise on submarine limits, prompting postponement talks as world conference options resurface. Britain and Italy begin drawing down military staff while calls rise for a broad Cannes economic conference.
Cancer Deaths Reach 73000 in 1920 US
Census Bureau report shows about 73000 cancer deaths in the US in 1920 with an estimated national total of 90000, marking a 6000 increase from 1919. The adjusted mortality rate varies by region, with Massachusetts highest at 98 per 100000 and South Carolina lowest at 46.0.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Maerohusetts
South Carolina
Building inspector and theater manager held responsible for Rialto fire
Coroner in New Haven finds Building Inspector Joseph B. Austin theater manager Lawrence E. Carroll and Connecticut Theaters president Alfred 8. Black liable for nine deaths from the Rialto theater fire of November 27. Incense caused the blaze and lack of safeguards such as curtains water curtain automatic sprinkler listed as key failures. The coroner says proper code enforcement could have prevented the fire.
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New Haven
Conn
Joseph B. Austin
Lawrence E. Carroll
Rialto Theater
Alfred 8. Black
Connecticut Theaters Corporation
Eli Mix du
Filmag
Uie
Austin
Airport weather halts Cheyenne Christmas air mail plans
Poor visibility forced abandonment of expedited Christmas air mail service in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 27. No air mail flights operated to or from Cheyenne that day due to winter conditions and visibility.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Riots Erupt Over Misreported Briand Meeting Account
An authentic source clarifies the closed door meeting involving Premier Briand on land armament, disputing a European wire that triggered deadly riots in Tealy. The erroneous dispatch claimed Balfour and Schanzer supported the proposal, while Briand allegedly stressed firm positions with gestures.
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Washington
Arma
Briand
Europe
Balfour
Benator Schanzer
Italy
Genes
Tial
British Papers Criticize French Submarine Demands
London editors resume coverage after Christmas scorn France’s push for a large submarine fleet. The Daily Chronicle brands the move dangerous and illogical at a Washington conference aimed at armament reduction. Arthur Balfour receives praise from several papers for his role and the U.S. offer to cut U boat tonnage is hailed as progress.
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London
Associated Press
France
Washington
Daily Chronicle
Arthur J. Balfour
Great Britain
Submarine Arms Plan Delays Conference Meeting
Paris reports show French failure to obtain formal government approval on the American compromise for submarine strength delays the arms conference naval committee. Japan’s stance remains unclear as talks pause until tomorrow with no sign of accepting the proposed 41 000 ton plan or yielding on 90 000 tons.
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Washington
Associated Press
France
Japan
Tokio
Dec
Associated Preas
Arms Conference
Naval Committee
Japa
Tariffs and compromise accord reported in Washington
A damaged telegram filament notes a telegraphic report from Washington dated December 21 mentioning a compromise agreement on the Chinese issue. Further details are indicated to continue on page four.
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Washington
Pire
When Is Girl Old Enough to Smoke at Columbia
NEW YORK December 27. The question of when a girl is old enough to smoke puzzles hundreds of coeds at Columbia University. College rules give no clear policy on smoking in graduate dormitories and prohibit it for undergraduates. Two undergraduates were suspended recently for smoking.
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New York
Columbia University
Egyptians Die in Civil Unrest Amid Train Wrecks
London telegram reports 11 Egyptians killed and 14 wounded in Cairo nationalist disturbances. Foreign Office says no British casualties and disturbances continue with attempts to wreck trains, including a derailment on the Helwan line.
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London
Ay the Asso
Cairo
Foreign Office
Heluan
Christy Man Day
Altoona Visitor Plans Giants Spring Debut
Perce Malone of Altoona arrives Saturday night to visit Mrs. A. M. Peighter at 733 South Grant Street. Malone is a minor league pitcher for Knoxville last season and expects to join the New York Giants next spring.
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Perce Malone
Altoona
A. M. Peighter
South
Grant Street
Mr. Malone
Knoxville
Debs Welcome Draws Socialist Leaders to Terre Haute Parade
Terre Haute awaits a 25 000 strong Socialist demonstration as Eugene V Debs arrives from Washington. Local committee head Phil Reinholst says the parade will Friday afternoon with a tribute meeting featuring G O Hoehn Charles J Drake C W Erwin M Siegel and U I Uretz among speakers from Chicago St Louis New York and other centers.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
Washington
Phil K. Reinholst
Plana Caid
Debs
G. O. Hoehn
St. Louisa
Ingersoll Co. Bankrupt in Federal Petition
New York December 27. An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court today against Robert H Ingersoll & Brother, manufacturers of Ingersoll watches. Liabilities are listed at 3,000,000 with assets at 2,000,000 excluding goodwill.
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New Tork
Robert H. Ingersoll @ Brother
Ingersoll
Thin City
Harbor Improvement for Oakland Bay Urged by Army Engineers
Washington dispatch says $1,871,450 is recommended for Oakland harbor improvements on San Francisco Bay. Major General Reach directs initial $460,000 with further appropriations over four years and a $40,000 annual harbor maintenance fund. The plan affects Berkeley and Albany harbors with dredging and channel enlargements across multiple basins and jetties. Local cooperation for dike construction and dredged material disposal is required for inner harbor works.
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Washington
Oakland Harbor
San Francisco Bay
Congress
Army Engineers
Reach
Army Engineer Corps
Weeks
Gillett
Berkeley
Albany
Oakland
Goat Island Shoal
Webster
Municipal Wharf
Pier Head
Brooklyn Basin
Park Street
Brooklyn
Death by own action pact ends two lives in Passaic
Passaic New Jersey report says a 17 year old girl Matilda Rist and her 18 year old sweetheart Thomas Brands in the general hospital two hours after taking poison early today. Police call the death a death by own action pact made during a visit at the girl's home.
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Passaic
N. J
Polnon
General Hospital
Matilda Rist
Thomas Brands
Heir to Belgian Throne Engaged
Reports of the engagement of Duke of Brandant eldest son of King Albert to Princess Yolanda eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy circulate in royal circles. Some Belgian society figures doubt the report while others express belief it may be true.
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Brussels
Associated Press
Duke of Brandant
Albert
Yolanda
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Galpel
Demand for treaty in Ireland grows amid outburst of support
Dispatches from London and Belfast report strong Irish backing for the peace treaty with as many as 90 percent of residents in southern Ireland favoring ratification. Observers note mass sentiment could compel the Dail to endorse the pact and foreclose further opposition. In Northern Ireland a confrontation left one police officer dead and several wounded after a clash with suspicious men in Marrowbane.
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London
Associated Press
Ireland
Dull Eireann
Ttn
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Grover
T “M. Briand
Ita
M. Briand
Schanzer
Paris
International Financial and Economic Conference
Allied Supreme Council
Cannes
Premiere Briand
Lloyd George
AIR Service
Ingersoll CO
Big Harbor
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Dail
Ple
Mall
Saye
Famonn de Valera
Associated Preedh
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Tolay
Beilbod
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