Quarantine Extend In Face Of Christmas Shopping Hope
Dr. Conway county health officer said the quarantine against the flu will not be lifted before the new year, dampening merchants hopes for Christmas business. Six new cases were reported yesterday, with three deaths including Mrs. Frank B Reynolds and her husband. A 14 year old son will move to Keokuk to live with his grandmother. An unknown man died at Union Pacific hospital and Gust Rysen at the Private hospital.
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Christian Science Wins When City Backs Down on Suit
Los Angeles dismissal ends a test case where five Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, members challenged an influenza era ordinance barring church meetings and street gatherings. The city’s motion to dismiss was granted amid claims the emergency orders had ceased and were rescinded.
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Governors to hear Aker in Annapolis address
Annapolis December 16 Thirty six state governors elect gathered for the annual conference where Secretary Baker argued the war proves strong state governments are indispensable in both war and peace. He urged state authorities to grant cities greater freedom to solve local problems.
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British Prisoner Wires For Return From War Internment
Telegraph from Holllan, Germany reports that British prisoners including Australians South Africans and Canadians are fairly well but anxious for postal communication. They eagerly await news on when they will be exchanged or repatriated and return to Britain.
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Huge Wheat Crop Prospects For Coming Year
Washington December 16 A huge winter wheat crop is forecast by the agricultural department to exceed any previous U S yield. An acreage of 17 600 000 was planted with a $2 20 per bushel guaranteed price. Production may reach 755 000 000 bushels with a spring crop potentially pushing past a billion. Comparisons show large percentage increases in Iowa Oregon and California amid favorable growing conditions.
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President Wilson to dine with U S troops on Christmas Day
President Wilson plans Christmas eve move to American headquarters and Christmas day dinner with American troops near Coblenz, not with the American commander. He will visit battlefields along the Marne after leaving Paris, and Mrs Wilson receives a gold medal and a dove brooch. David Lloyd George and A J Balfour are due to arrive in Paris soon.
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Montana Prohibition Takes Effect Dec 30 At Midnight
Helena Dec 16 Attorney General C. C. Ford ordered Montana county attorneys to enforce the prohibition statute starting at midnight December 30 instead of December 31 and to enforce it strictly statewide.
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Red Flag Prohibited by Seattle City Council
December 16 the Seattle city council passed an ordinance prohibiting the use or display of the red flag in the city despite protests from socialist leaders. The measure targets public display and aims to suppress flag symbolism within municipal boundaries.
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Associated Press
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General Allenby Entered Aleppo Amid Welcome
General Allenby, commander of British forces in Palestine, made a formal entry into Aleppo on December 10. He was greeted by a large crowd and escorted by Indian cavalry. the mayor presented bread and salt, and he met civil and religious leaders before delivering a public address.
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Straw hats are made in Italy and dominate the trade
Italy nearly controls the straw hat industry with Milan and Leghorn straw. Factories near Florence knit braids from uniform straw lengths, bleach with sulfur, and craft hats with color washes and glued presses. Marovtica near Venice hosts many shops, exporting to South America as Japan adds competition.
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Finland Cleared of All Germans in Final Mideast Readout
Washington dispatch reports the last German troops and top officers have left Finland and no German military structures will remain. Berne confirms Dr Solf’s resignation as imperial secretary for foreign affairs was accepted.
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W. G McAdoo Leases Santa Barbara Seaside Cottage
Former secretary of the treasury W G McAdoo has leased a cottage and 40 acre tract in a Santa Barbara suburb for three months starting January 1. The property features an ocean view and is located in a seaside area of Santa Barbara, California.
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Belgium to Honor Allies With Busts in Hall of Deputies
Minister Brand Whitlock said Belgium will formally honor the Allies by placing busts of French and British ministers in the hall of deputies. This permanent token of gratitude will be presented to express thanks to those nations and the American people.
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Suit for Half Million From Flagler Estate Initiated
San Francisco December 16 suit for forced payment of 500000 from the late Henry M Flagler s estate under the inheritance tax was instituted there today The action covers stock in the Standard Oil Company of California and the Great Western Power Company valued at approximately 9 000 000
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Wellesley College Girls Lead Labor Effort At Home
Wellesley students, seeking patriotism at home, volunteered for labor tasks within the college. They filled farm work, laundry, and delivery duties, with fifty offering and forty four assigned, handling cleaning, ironing, packing parcels, and operating a motor truck and horse drawn wagon.
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Villa Ready Attack
American government reports Pancho Villa plans a demonstration in northern Mexico to test U S reaction. Officials would not disclose details but understand he aims to attack Chihuahua City and nearby border areas and may cross into the United States to widen his actions.
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Chihuahua City
Women Burn Wilson Speeches Protest Senate Suffrage
Nearly 200 members of the National Woman's Party with banners jeered at President Wilson today in a protest against the Senate's failure to pass the suffrage amendment. Police protected the women from the angry crowd as the demonstration unfolded.
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Hanging of four across the border near Douglas
At 2:30 a.m. Governor Calles ordered the execution of three Mexicans and a Spaniard just across the border from Douglas Arizona. They were connected to the slaying of Karlos Churslipl, customs agent, and the theft of $125,000 in gold. Police recovered $24,000 of the loot in a Spaniard’s yard as the case draws diplomatic attention from Washington and reports say Mexican officials will investigate.
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Weather outlook and language note from era
Generally fair on Tuesday and Wednesday with unsettled southeast Tuesday. Temperature remains stable. The thimble history traces from thrumb bell to thumble to present thimble, explained as worn on the thumb.
Governor Gunter signs bone dry prohibition law in Colorado
Denver reports a chaotic scene as the new bone dry prohibition statute takes immediate effect replacing the Horton permit law. About 8 000 liquor packages awaited release when offices opened and thousands more arrived on trains. crowds filled express offices and police struggled to maintain order.
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Russians appeal for allied intervention in southern Russia
Russian representatives from most political groups, excluding Bolsheviks and absolutists, petition the American and allied governments for an immediate expedition into southern Russia to fight the soviets and curb chaos. They warn of renewed civil warfare due to German occupation and local tyranny and urge allied forces to patrol Black Sea ports and place troops at key railroad centers. The Tiwan delegation reportedly supports rejecting Soviet recognition to prevent Russia’s dismemberment.
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Rioting Occurs as Italian Delegates Address Chicago Assembly
Rioting broke out in Chicago when Italian labor delegates attempted to address a meeting. The disturbance involved shootings and fights attributed to radical socialists and Bolsheviks. Police and detectives contained the scene. no deaths and the Italian mission members were unharmed.
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Bolsheviks' Russia Faces Severe Shortages and Executions
New York dispatch reports Bolsheviks plan a 3 million strong army to crush conservatives in Russia. Executions of officers and hostage tactics are described as daily occurrences. Prices show hunger with horsemeat at 10 rubles and black bread at 12 rubles per loaf when available. Captain Laton Deuteriff, formerly of the Crown Hussars, arrives in Stockholm after leaving Petrograd in October.
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Wilson to Visit Foch and Prepare for Conference
President Wilson will proceed to Foch's headquarters tomorrow to confer with allied commanders then tour battlefields at Chauteau Thierry and Rheims. He will keep American delegates well informed and arrange formal announcements amid prep for the inter allied conference with leaders such as Lloyd George and Lacour.
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