France Today Moves to Settle U S Debt
Severe blizzard cripples East Coast as heavy snow disrupts rail and street traffic from New York to Delaware. Washington hushes street life as thousands join the walk to work. ships are delayed as the storm bears down on New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
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France
U. S
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michisin
New England
New York City
Delaware
Maryland
New York
New Jersey
Boston
Clyde
Washington, D.C
Thames
Settlement Reached in Larceny Case In New York County
Merritt Sheeley surrendered to Cattaraugus authorities on a grand larceny charge after a disputed loan tied to a South Dayton bank. The settlement was arranged with relatives, and he left for Port Wayne to resume work after the release from Bittle Valley jail.
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Merritt Sheeley
Cattaraugus
Wes Aye
Bittle Valley
Coty
Jet Il
South Dayton
Bank of Filis
Hiasiiocisiar
Shooley
Sheeley Res
Port Wayne
Arrests For Drunkenness Show Little Decrease
United Press reports from 47 cities show arrests for drunkenness in the year just ended were nearly flat. A total of 239,016 intoxication arrests were made in 37 cities, compared with 200,200 the year before, with police in notarial cities noting only small changes.
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United Press
Washington
Jars
Ofc
Notry-Ill
Scout Council to be named at city meeting this evening
A revived city Scout executive council is planned with a public meeting at 7 00 PM in the Municipal building. City and civic leaders including Rotary Kiwanis and school representatives will attend to discuss Scout work and elect a leading council member to coordinate educational religious industrial and civic interests.
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Coun Il
City
Gouwall
Recreation Beer
Board of Induction
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Rotary Club
Rich
Souinieil
Rey Organia
Army Bill Reported For 1906 Budget
Washington Jan 2 The army appropriation bill carries 290181114 for all military and synmilitary action of the War Department. The bill provides for an army of 125000 enlisted men and increases river and harbor appropriations to 40000000, with an unexpected year end balance of about 4600000. The current year totals are 515310.
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United Press
Washington
War Department
Bandits Use Teeth to Remove Rings in Home Invasion
Four men entered a West Indies apartment in daylight and seized jewelry valued at more than $25,000 from Mrs. William J. Tox. Her husband William J. Fox tried to intervene and was struck, receiving medical treatment along with his wife. The bandits used their teeth to pull the rings from Mrs. Fox when it proved hard to remove them.
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Jane
William J. Tox
Gicen
Hellas Hess and Company
West Ind
Postal Clerks Charge Plot Stymies Postal Bill Vote
United Press report from Washington states six postal officials were suspended amid money raising schemes to push postal salaries. The charges cite documents held by the Post Office Department for months and link the action to the Senate voting on the postal bill. Suspended are McGurry in New York Fields in Louisville Wiggle in Detroit Sawson in Chicago Little in Springfield and Greig in Boston.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Thomas J. Fahey
National Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Postoffice Department
Senate
B. H. McDermott
Elsherty
Peter McGurry
New York
Compromise in State House Fight Fails in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg January 3 Compromise efforts to end the bitter bid for control of the legislature have failed. Governor Pinchot intends to back Goodnough to the finish while party leaders prepare a final vote on Thomas Bluett as the Vare Grundy choice.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Uttter
Larry Baker
Swas
Thomas Bluett
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Harer
Lycom Ingwill
New Year Developments
Bluett
Baker
State Committee
Goodnough
Bivett
Blvete
Theatrical Magnates in Arms as Radio Grows
Theaters face alarm as radio stars Lucresta Bor and John McCormack debut to millions on a seven-station hookup. Met Opera sold out yet many seats empty as listeners fill homes. Actors Equity to meet January 26 to address radio impact.
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Sores of
Cortyites
Lucresta Bor
John McCormack
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Yhara Mint Hori
Jeritca
Pedora
Yia Radio
Wilkinm Dy
Ig Facnie Wais
Frank Gilhiparé
Actors’ Equity Association
Try
Borland McCormack
Victor Company
Marked & Pew Sidestone
Pha
Vittor
Taimuary
Fires on New Year’s Day Spare City From Major Damage
Two fires drew calls from the local fire department on opening day of the new year. Wing-Willi Store on First Avenue saw a blaze between joists, caused by defective wiring, damaging upper floor meats but not extensive damage. At the city club north of town an overheated fireplace threatened greater harm, but investigation found little damage and the open house party continued.
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Wing-Willi
First Avenue
Pitsy Ward
Convict Escapes Fir Prison Auto Chase
Philadelphia reports a long term convict escaped Fir Penitentiary at noon today. Police headquarters received the alert and launched a citywide chase. The prisoner, Gordon Campbell, 24, of Buffalo, N.Y., fled on foot after the car he rode in was found abandoned near Ontario streets. Police alerted New York authorities to watch for him as he allegedly headed toward the metropolis.
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United Frees
Philadelphia
Fir
Gen. Butler
Gordon
John Campbell
Hufalo
N.Y
Campbell
Gordon Mee
Ontario
New York
Last Victim Buried in Missouri After Town Explosion
R rest Town victim of Tuesday’s explosion at Intel Commercial on East Main Street was shipped to Farmington Missouri for burial. Authorities report no new findings and the cause remains undetermined. The deceased worked as a plumber for Chatfield and Sharpe on the hotel project and had a history of shifting residences with a mother in Missouri.
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Intel
East Main Street
Andrew J Hawn
Farmington
Hawn
Chatfield and
Sharpe
Jamestown
Missouri City
Passengers Rescued From Coast Liner After Fire
A fire aboard the Clyde Liner Mohawk near Wilmington Delaware forced abandonment of the ship. All 212 passengers were removed and the crew of two left later. Radio reports said attempts to fight the blaze were unsuccessful and were abandoned.
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United Frets
Wilmington
del Jaro
Hames
Bright
Lewis
Del
Continuance Planned for Nurses Service in City
Community health work to resume soon after Red Cross ceased operations. Miss Celia Sullivan served as community nurse. funds already raised to revive the program. A civic group to supervise the effort will be formed and announcements will follow. In other news, five day grace period granted for 1924 license plates to auto owners by State Highway Patrol. Despite orders, Pittsburgh reports many cars still with old plates during enforcement push.
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Red Cross
Celia Sullivan
Sion
State Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Pittsburgh
Attorney General Removes New Jersey Aide
United States Attorney Walter Van Riper of New Jersey was removed from office by Attorney General Stone after a weeklong dispute over resignation and allegations of slander. Wildbrandt directed the U.S. Attorney to let him handle the cases but transfer control to the county prosecutor, following Weehawken tum cases.
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United Press
Washington
Stone
Walter van Riper
Federal District Attorney
New Jersey
van Riper
Weehawken Tum
Mabel Walker Wildbrandt
Prohibition
Winnoner
British Ship Feared Lost After Collision Near Harbor
New York dispatch reports a 28,000 ton British trader heavily damaged by collision or explosion and sinking. Naval communications indicate the vessel lay at sea with shaky position data, while relatives from Farmington and May 45 claim a body later identified as a brother who arrived near Meyshath harbor close to Lancaster.
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New York
Hay
Téeis Harbor
Lancaster
Ewa
Homa
Five Best Radio Features Broadcast Tonight Across Stations
A listing of tonight’s radio programs shows WEAF New York and other outlets presenting drama and concerts. Des Moines and Portland are among cities airing performances by Fischer's Orchestra and the Happiness Boys with evening times listed.
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Henectadtyr
Easstern—Radio
Drama
WEAF
New York
WCAE
Pittsburgh
WGR
Buffalo
WERI
Boston
WOAP
Washington
Fischer
WHO
Des Moines
Central—Garber
Astern
France signals debt settlement with United States
Paris reports Finance Minister Clementel presented a note to Ambassador Herrick proposing a basis for settling France debt to the United States and asking for a two year moratorium. The foreign office said the document is private and outlines France’s financial state and tentative terms. Britain and the United States discuss possible terms and sharing payments, with Herriot having initiated the move.
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United Press
Paris
Clemental
Myson T. Herrick
France
United States
Foreign Office
Chamber of Deputies
Clemente
Niance
Herriot
Herrick
London
Great Britain
Rance
Britain
United Bistes
Washington
State Department
Herrik
Department
Premiser Herrit
Clementel
Cleméntés
Chicken thieves strike Gret near Corry farm
Thieves raided a chicken coop behind a barn at the Joh Bunnell farm about a mile east of Corry. Chief Dunle reported the theft this morning, leaving a roost and two hens, with tracks found nearby. Authorities expect low chances of apprehension after months without any similar cases.
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Joh Bunnell
Corry
Dunle
Ita ‘Ind
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