California overwhelms Ohio State in Tournament of Roses clash
California the wonder team dominated Ohio State 28 to 0 in Pasadena. Muller's brilliant end play sparked three California touchdowns as the Westerners upset the Big Ten and crowned a dramatic New Year’s Day battle before about 42 000 at Tournament of Roses Stadium.
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Quaker City Property Brings 275 A Square Foot
In Philadelphia a three story building at Fifteenth and Chestnut streets sold for 275 a square foot or 27500 a front foot. The lot 20 by 100 feet was purchased by Fidelity Trust Company from the Hallahan estate for 550000.
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Coal Oil Johnny John W Steele dies at 81 in Nebraska
John W. Steele known as Coal Oil Johnny in his Pennsylvania years after oil discoveries, died of pneumonia at St Crook Nebraska. Born 1843 in Shakley Ville, he spent 37 years with the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway and lived in a small railroad station house. He once shared wealth by tossing money to onlookers, though later kept that era private.
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Death of Coal Oil Johnny Steele Recalls Wild Fortune
Pittsburg dispatch reports the death of veteran oil man Coal Oil Johnny Steele who squandered over 500000 in a single year after inheriting wealth from Culbertson McClintock’s estate. He bought and gave away a thoroughbred horse and rig in New York, and briefly ran a Philadelphia hotel before his fortune vanished in the late 1860s.
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Johnny” Steele
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Philadelphia
Cat Causes Fatal Gas Leak in Brooklyn Apartment
Gas escaped when a rubber tube was disconnected from a feed plug by a cat in a Brooklyn apartment today. The resulting leak killed Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Weber. The dead cat lay with its paws on the tube under the gas stove.
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New York
Conrad Weber
Brooklyn
Centre College Rout Texas Christian 63 to 7 in Texas Game
Centre College of Danville Ky powered by seven Texas natives and four from other states, overwhelmed Texas Christian University of Fort Worth 63 to 7. Centre's Moran led a strong straight rush while McMillen failed to connect on most passes as Centre built a dominant early lead and emptied the bench in the final period.
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Seaplane NC-5 Sets Coast Nonstop Record
The United States naval seaplane NC-5 flew from San Diego to Magdalena Bay, Lower California, non stop in nine hours and fifteen minutes, establishing a new American coast record for seaplanes with the five passengers. Commanded by Lieutenant H. V. Baumegh, the triple motored craft covered 762 miles at an average 72 mph after repairs followed a prior takeoff mishap. The flight marked the longest in naval aeronautics and exceeded the longest seaplane jump by about 65 miles, with twelve planes reportedly due at Bandarias later that day.
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Prosperous year ahead if wealth isn’t gauged by money
Excerpt discusses 1920 as deflationary and disappointing, with price declines in wheat and cotton, reduced construction, weaker railroad earnings, and tight money conditions. It notes Fed rediscount rate rises to 7 percent, Dropping commodity prices, and widespread depreciation across stocks, bonds, and currencies, with international exchange volatility and weak demand.
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China
South America
Japan
Relief Money Issued For Garment Strikers
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America announced New York will circulate a new relief money for strikers. It will include $1 $2 and $5 bills and two shops where only relief money is accepted. Small change will be stamped on cardboard.
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American steamer Wallkill in distress off Ireland
Lloyds dispatch to the State Department from London reports the American steamer Wallkill has engines disabled on the northern Atlantic route several hundred miles from Ireland. The steamer West Camak stands by, but further assistance is requested.
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Steamer Ozaukee Reported in Distress off Brest
The American steamer Ozaukee, 2835 tons net, sailing from New York and Charleston for Nantes, is in distress 370 miles off Brest in rough seas. Engines damaged and fuel short, dispatch reports say.
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Blue Law Victims Parade Among Mummers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia on New Year’s Day witnessed the Mummers parade with 3000 performers in a three and a half hour show. Comic clubs drew the loudest applause with burlesques of current events and caricatures including blue law victims and notable figures.
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Philadelphia
Cardinal Gibbons rallies from relapse amid Christmas illness
Baltimore January 1 Cardinal Gibbons has rallied after a relapse and is reported to be feeling fine and talking about coming home. News from Union Mills Maryland cited his secretary and a Shriver family member as confirming improvement and gratitude for President Wilson’s sympathy.
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President Receives Cardinal Gibbons Telegram
The Cardinal on his sickbed sent a message of thanks to the President for his solicitude and prayers for blessings in the new year.
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Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Hinsch forecasts return to normal business in 1921
Charles A. Hinsch president of Fifth Third National Bank predicts a calmer year ahead. He cites deflationary credit liquidation, calls for tax revision including repeal of excess profits tax and adoption of a monthly sales tax, tariff reforms, and embargo measures to protect domestic conditions while supporting foreign credit and exports.
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Reserve Bank Holds Decline in War Paper Holdings Mark Year End
Federal Reserve banks end the year with discounted war paper holdings down from near $1.5 billion to $1.141 billion on December 31. The year sees a shift in security mix, with gold reserves steady and capital of member banks rising to $99.8 million. Open market purchases fall as rates adjust, and overall holdings of discounted bills rise by $487.9 million from year start.
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Secretary Colby Arrives Buenos Aires With Welcome Parade
Bainbridge Colby United States Secretary of State lands in Buenos Aires aboard the Libertad amid a cordial welcome by Argentine officials and American representatives. He tours Government House and attends a reception before a harbor banquet is planned.
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Tragic Crescentville Crossing Train Crash Claims Couple
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck an auto at Crescentville Crossing near Glendale Ohio killing Burt Cramer and Minnie Cramer. Elder daughter Cioma 16 was hospitalized and Florence 10 found later seeking help. The younger daughter leaped from the car to safety.
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New Year’s Eve Orchestra Members Killed in Train Collision
In Euclid village near Cleveland on New Year day six men from a local orchestra were killed instantly and two others injured after the automobile they rode in was struck by New York Central train No 25. The victims had been returning from a New Year’s party and the injured are expected to recover.
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New Year’s Day Crash Kills Lumberman and Injures Seven
Harvey Derne a Columbus lumberman died in a head on collision with a taxi cab while returning from a New Year’s Eve party. His wife and four others were injured two fatally as both vehicles burned.
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Killed by Autos In New York State During Last Year
New York reports 1 470 deaths from automobile accidents in the past year with officials noting roads in need of safety improvements. Traffic fatalities include cases across multiple counties, highlighting urgent measures for public safety and road design.
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