America Demands Freedom of Straits Dardanelles Open
Amb Richard Washburn Child, America's observer at the Near East conference, declares U S warships must be free to move anywhere and rejects the Russian plan for the Dardanelles. He indicates America would not accept exclusion of warships from the Minck Sea and would insist on freedom for merchant ships to pass. Also reports November weather data from observer Dickson, noting 0.7 inches of snowfall and 21 precipitation days.
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Lausanne
Ambauxador
Richard Washburn Child
America
Thiu Peountcy
Corvell
Dardanelles
Amassador Child
Minck Sea
U. S
Sean Uta
Dickson
Clemenceau Rests His Case With US Support
Washington dispatch reports Georges Clemenceau, the French premier known as the Tiger, declared he would sail for France next week to let the American people judge Europe’s wartime questions. He said he sought no favors from the United States, only to stir public opinion on vital matters. He emphasized that American and French leaders share similar aims despite differing methods in guiding postwar policy.
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Washington
Georgee Clemenceau
France
America
United Shitax
Frage
Alluricin
Thays
Hrenthman
Europe
Amiérica
Woodrow Wilson
Tiger Tate
Versailles
Trainman killed as Chesapeake Western wreck plunges
One locomotive of the Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train plunged into the New River from a high trestle near Charleston, killing trainman Robert Lushbaugh and scalding another man. The derailed car lay on its side. no passengers were injured. Emergency crews battled debris and a stalled mill car as rescue efforts began.
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United Press
Charleston
W.va
Chesapenny
Ohio
Roblet Lushbaugh
Minton
Turvey Temple
Inginear
Corry War Savings Stamps Worth Over 300000
Corry residents hold more than 800000 in war savings stamps and certificates now cashed or exchanged for United States Treasury notes. Stamp holders must present names at the local post office to apply for cash or conversion, with processing by clerks at the Corry office. Postmaster Bentley urges owners to convert stamps to Treasury certificates or cash prior to the holiday rush.
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Corry
Hinps
United States
Focal Post Office
Postminster Bentley
Cleveland
Treasury
War Savings Stampe
Ruish
Estes Jrw
Dhiritiz
Cornell Transfer to Chicago Field Department Head
Eero M Cornell, long time official in the local federal building and chief of the main technical department, has transferred to Chicago. His duties covered about fifty towns in the region including New York and Pennsylvania. his successors in this city remain undecided as his move takes effect Friday.
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Eero M
Cornell
Ceclukal
Chicago
Corneil
Federal
New York State
New Irish Free State Assumes Reign in Erin
British union Jack lowered as the Irish Free State comes into being in Dublin and London. Timothy Healy sworn as Governor General and the first Irish Parliament convened. President Cosgrave to recuperate abroad. coup plans reported by Republicans led by Liam Lynch. Americans urged to withhold support. King George signs proclamation making the constitution effective and appointing Healy.
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United Prom
Dublin
London
Timothy Healy
Andi
Trinh
Cosmye
Te South
Hyunce
Free State
Liam Lynet
Irish Free State
Great Lakes Steamer Sawyer Missing With Crews Of Forty
A December storm on the Great Lakes left the steamer Sawyer and two barges overdue along with the steamers ALC, Burch, and FL B. Nye. Reports say the Sawyer and barges carried lumber and faced heavy seas while attempting to reach safety. The storm damaged docks and many smaller boats in the area as crews are feared lost.
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Sawyer
United Preasault
Combe Guim
Himibur
Jannik
Plan Reorganization at Major Steel Firm Unfolds
United Press reports Jones and Laughlin, the nations largest independent steel maker, will be reorganized with capital stock of 1300000000, of which 40000000 will be preferred. Thor arrival in Texas noted as a referenced detail amid family messages.
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United Pri
Pittsburgh
Ode. O
Jones and Laughlin
Courttry
Congress Today Senate Minor calendar items massed
Congress items show Senate minor calendar massed with committee actions and routine House business noted. Foreign matters include a question on tariffs and a Pine Street telegraph project is mentioned.
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Senate
Grimmgron Committee
Alftes
Ship Subsidy Fight Opens in Senate
In Washington the ship subsidy dispute begins as the Senate commerce panel considers the Marine Act and how to advance it. Senators and committee members weigh revisions and aims to fast track the bill through the chamber, planning a floor fight soon.
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Senate
United Prow
Washington
Commerce Committee
Nto
Amouh Hee Teers
Chee Commerce Committee
Repubticans
Son Jewrully
de Mouse
Hiv Santor Foner
Walliyptan
Tomorruy
New Garbage System Inaugurated By City Officials
Municipal executives announce Monday start of a new garbage collection under collector Ross. City solicitor Kincaid drafts contracts. Ross to take charge next week. City seeks regular weekly pickups, new dump west of city, and firmer service to end complaints and health concerns.
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Munnicips
Ross
Kincaid
Tvinyy
Goma
Rossus
Priest Dies After Wounding on Hunting Trip
Rev Ai jatew Ivars, 28, priest of the Greek Catholic Church, was wounded while hunting alone in the Moore Afollnthins area. He was found by boys, brought to hospital, and died about four and a half hours after admission. He was a native of Wilkes Barre.
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Sby
Scranton
Dee
Ai Jatew Ivars
Pasar
Jemup
Sid-Valley
Moore Afollnthins
Dyas
Wilkes Barre
Elks Begin Weekly Dancing Parties In Corry
The Corry lodge opens its club home this evening with the Messenger's Orchestra providing music for the occasion. Friends are invited to attend as dancing starts at 1 jefelock, with dancing and merriment hoped to continue weekly.
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ELKS
Corry Tonge
Asiks Wil
Meesenger
Plans for wholesale day cleanup in Penna
Pittsburg December 6 State Midhilition Director John T Davis arrived with Total officials and urged authority to hire 1 000 men to enforce prohibition in Pennsylvania.
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Penna
Pittsburg
Dee
State Midhilition
John T Davis
Whey’ Tola
Peneylvania
Planes collide killing six at Langley Field
At Langley Field two planes collided in the air above the field, killing Major Guy L. Gearhart and Captain Benton A Doyle and four others. The crash occurred about 400 feet up, three crewmen died in the air and three died on impact. Names listed include Major Gearhart. Captain Doyle. Staff Sergeant Arthur Marsick. Privates Leon Rola Felie Blumka and Tom Jordin.
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Norfolk
Der
Langley Field
Guy L. Gearhart
Martin
Benton
Doyle
Benton A Doyle
Sisco
Arthur Marsick
Cleveland
Leon Rola
Philadelphia
Felie Blumka
Chicago
Tom Jordin
Hying Field
Banks mail out Christmas savings club payouts
More than nine hundred people will receive Christmas Savings Club checks in the next days as The Cit ous Bank and The National Bank of Corry distribute funds. The Cit ous Bank will send out about $18,000 to roughly five hundred members, while The National Bank of Corry will distribute about $16,000 to over a thousand members. Both banks will open books for new Christmas Savings Stubs for the coming year.
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National Bank of Corry
W. Feveays
Wanamaker Illness Improves a Crisis Passes
Philadelphia December 6 The condition of the well known merchant Mr Wanamaker who has been ill at his home with severe cold improved steadily for several days and the crisis in his illness is believed to have passed Physicians issued a bulletin stating there will be no further bulletins for the present
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Los Angel
Ara Phillips
Daimner
Nas Bee
Periaps
Bos Angeles
Dec
Phillip
Meath
Alberts Meadows
Caltes
Yuy Shawn Ts Eel
Philtiga
Pega
Othuts Aye
Peggy
al Mannlog
Rulich
Werner
Jha
Deuert
Phillipa
Prom Priladelphia
Mellon Urges Tax Cut on Large Incomes in 1920s
Treasury Secretary Mellon told Congress no new federal surcharges will be needed this year as he urged lower surtaxes on high incomes. He proposed capping top rates at 25 percent, with other brackets scaled down, arguing current levies hinder business growth and investment.
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United Prom
Washington
Treasury
Mellon
Congress
Strtling
Wish
Molloy
Europe
Big sum spent in purchase of dry evidence
Washington December 6 Treasury statistics show that $189,000 was spent for the purchase of evidence to prosecute dry law violators during the fiscal year ended June 30. The figures were submitted to the House appropriations committee. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes testified in hearings on the Treasury appropriations bill.
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Washington
Pigutes
House
National Prohibition Aisas
Haynes
Treasury
Gallivas
Hoston
Prohibition Enforced in Capital of Turkey
Prohibition took effect in Constantinople today per United Press. Imports of liquors are halted and holders of distillation licenses face penalties. The Turkish government enforces a strict prohibition regime amid rising enforcement measures and potential prison terms for violators.
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Turkey
United Prem
Constantinople
Jinpopa
Wielati
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