Bitterness grips German cities as French advance on Rhine
Paris reports intensified French push toward the Rhine as Germany prepares for possible invasion. Paris says Premier Poincare plans a Thursday cabinet move to mobilize thousands to the Ruhr. German authorities report rapid troop accumulation and railroad activity. Coblenz notes French engineers and rail detachments forming an advance guard. a broader plan to push along Rhine valleys is anticipated. In Pontiac Michigan a gas tank explosion at a factory endangers workers as British and French troops move in Europe.
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Paris
Beanem Hag
Pendy
Werson
Germany
Poincare
He Weill Adare
Ruhr Marshal Park
Weygand
Magnet
Millerand
Hich
Mrny
Bnimy Uy
Fru
Dessay
Cibince
Pulhoanes
Poinonte
Burlan
Dussel
Thaters
Bureau of
Tigahee
Yiomiste
Moeh
Ruhr
Coblenz
Krench
Tranpe
Rhine
Teen
France
Tylnn
Aritley
Baye Wen
Eptal
Dijsveldorf
Fost
Ty Advarice
Watt
Rhinwland
Baris
Tix Baer
Franow
Fuive Fiegiin
Prange
Pontiac
Thinis
Michigan
Dines
Wilton
Piremen
Une
Uropean
Rachinig
Ameriganaate
Debris Cleared After Major Union City Blaze
Special report from Union City on a Saturday fire that destroyed a building and damaged adjacent structures. Clayton, owner, faces a potential loss up to $30,000 with partial insurance. Fire crew work continued through Sunday to secure the scene and assess damage, origin still under investigation. The total loss is expected to reach about $75,000 by July.
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Joysat Union
Clayton
Wright
Philadelphia terrorized by bandit gang report
Police report a weekend wave of motor bandits in Philadelphia looting pedestrians and smashing store windows. Eight victims robbed at gunpoint, jewelry and furs taken. a suspect wounded in a stairwell gun battle. several homes burglarized as police sweep the city sections for the gang.
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United Pres
Philadelphia
Atomoilles
Thie
Ten Florida
Philadelpha
Britain assures war loan payment to United States
Britain guarantees payment of war loans to the United States totaling about 5 billion dollars in principal and interest. Stanley Baldwin, British chancellor of the exchequer, gave the assurance at the first meeting of the American and British war debt funding mission in the Treasury Department.
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Washington
America
Great Britain
United States
Stanley Baldwin
Mission
Todldy
Secrecy Cloaks Coue Work as Fame Spreads
The French osteopath Hale Coue, famed for selling health regimens, is shrouded by censorship as his method gains nationwide attention. Police in New York restrict press access to his publicity center while reports say an approved representative will provide statements. A nationwide fog of rumor grows around the popularity of Coue and his "day by day in every way I am getting better" slogan. He plans a tour expansion to Chicago and Boston, with departures to Philadelphia Washington and Cleveland on January 16.
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Jan. S
Hale Coue
New York Po
Chin Publlicity
Iig
Cous
Yale
Wmnilinng
Fron
Nancy
Hte
Apo
Fiat
Plann Wor
Tory Cque
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Clewsleld
U S May Intervene Again In French Crisis
Washington weighs possible new moves as France edges toward invading the Rhineland. President Harding, Secretary Hughes, and Ambassador Harvey discuss a potential reparations plan and US troop withdrawal depending on France’s actions. Senate opposition to entangling US in Europe remains strong.
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Yaltsa
Washington
Jan S
France
Hardigg
Rhineland
Europe
Germany
United States
Harding
Hughes
England
George Harvey
Senate
Rhine
Kovernment
Harvey
Mc. Harding
ERIE MAN FIGHTS FOR LIFE AFTER TAKING POISON
Erie man William Kern of Hiles Pa fights for life after swallowing poison in a possible amnesia episode. He initially begged doctors to stop treatment, then regained consciousness and said he did not want to die. J Wilson remains ill on Second Avenue, with slight improvement today. Mrs Helen Peltis visits Spring Creek for a few days with relatives. Mrs C J Parson returns home to Saegertown after visiting her mother.
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San Francisco
Calif
William Kern
Fort
Hile
J. ©. Wilson
Second Avenue
Mr Wilson
Henry Heltis
Spring Creek
C. J. Parson
Wilkinson
Saegertown
State in Grip of Labor Shortage
The report from the principal industrial region of Pennsylvania shows Erie's demand for skilled workers nearly unmet, with widespread shortages across machinists, riveters, pattern makers, stone masons, and other trades. Industrial disputes and unemployment figures linger despite ample openings, signaling a nationwide labor shortage.
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Albin
Lavoux Industry
Ree
Pennsylvania
Erie
Yorktien
Walter Be
Machinlats
Ate
Bersington
Nebil
Erunkgerst
Father of gem theft suspect dies of shock in Ohio
Abraham Carman, 60, father of a suspect tied to a $500,000 jewel robbery, died at his Coshocton home after a stroke. The case involves Franke B. Garman alleged to be held in New York for the heist of Mrs. Gr. Higa Schoctikas.
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Coshocton
Ohio
San
Abraham
Carman
Franke B. Garman
Hyldl
New York
Gr. Higa Schoctikas
Booze Samples Reported Taken By Dry Agents
In Corry a few days ago federal dry agents reportedly seized liquor samples during visits by Prohibition officers. Local police and city officials note raids and sample purchases from bootleg operations, but verification remains limited and arrests are expected within days.
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Corry
Ciry
Tiege Smpor Il Ber
Curtis Co. Wins Suit Against Durkin Publishing Firm
The Pacet Ai Trade Commission, in a Supreme Court ruling, declared Curtis Co. victorious in a case over forged contracts. Distributors for Curtis are barred from engaging with rival firms in the publishing industry.
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Washington
Ai Trade Commission
Jin Supreme Spurt
Durkin Publishing Company
Whiel Distributors
Jutis Company
Barréel Fretas
Hing House
Freeport Man Slain In His Home Mystery Deepens
Freeport New York reports a man identified as Fettit Pettit, noted as a former railroad supervisor, found shot to death in his LeitVorins residence. Authorities say Mrs Billie Wells, a 30 year old housekeeper, is being charged in connection with the slaying as the case unfolds. The incident occurred after a confrontation at a hotel, with officials stating Pettit's death remains under investigation and questions linger about motive and witnesses.
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Gustel
Fettit
Iris
He Ratte
Senatir Coupel
Idedikreit
Intel
Wlene Mining Iota
Min Howe
Piltieman
Hutawalter
Pattee
Wells
Deniex
Refusal of reprieve for two condemned in London
The article reports that Mrs. Percy Thompson and Frederick Reward Bywaters will be hanged tomorrow at 9 am after Home Secretary Hurdgenson refused final reprieve plans. The execution is set at Holloway with a special scaffold and crowd control in place, as the sentence is carried out at Pentonville under Hangman Ellis.
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Say
United
London
Percy Thomson
Frederick Reward
Bywaters
Tomorow
Hrdgenson
Thompson
Holloway Kerangama Pierpont
Pentonville
Hangman Ellis
Oil City Slayer Sentenced to Death in Brigham Case
Newark New Jersey reports William Ratelo, age 10, sentenced to death for the murder of Mrs Eleater Brigham. The body was found stuffed in a closet after strangling during a visiting game upstairs. Ratelo confessed after arrest the following day and was tried quickly, with execution slated for the week of February 11.
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Newark
William
Ratelo
Eleatier
Brigham Jersey
Brigham
Werchildon
Battle
Uis
Investigation widens probe of Klan activities in Louisiana
Louisiana authorities plan to extend the Morehouse Parish inquiry to all sections of the state where a so called Super Government has terrorized residents. The probe targets organized Klan activity and related intimidation amid a broader crackdown on extremist groups.
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Ouisiana
Morehouse Parish
Hearings In Mer Rouge Murder Cases Continue
Reports from Mer Rouge recount ongoing hearings into two murder cases tied to a Kla n affiliated group. Attorney General Cornyn announced that open sessions will proceed with evidence on tortures leading to the deaths of Daniel and Richards. The inquiry also recalls the 1910 Addie May Marillon case and hints at further arrests tied to the state’s crackdown.
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MER Rouge
Louisiana
Morehouse Parish
Daniel
Richards
Addie May Marilton
Amis
Parker
Thwan
New Orleans
Woodruff Named Attorney General by Governor-Elect
George W. Woodruff of Philadelphia was appointed attorney general in the Pinchot government net. Miss Jessie Edwards returns home from Oil City after spending the weekend with relatives.
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United Pros
Philadelphia
George W. Woodruff
Gilford Pinchot
Governorelect
Jessie Edwards
Oil City
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