England and Ireland Settle Irish Question in London Talks
English and Irish delegates reach an agreement on Ireland’s status as an independent dominion similar to Canada Australia and New Zealand Irish Free State awaits formal approval by Parliament and the king England to withdraw troops and Lloyd George cancels Washington trip amid hopeful mood in London newspapers report.
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Birmingham
Eng
Associated Press
Ireland
London
Evening Standard
England
Lloyd George
Downing Street
Lloyd George Kea
Washington
Tries to Burn Garage and Hang Self in Barn
Glen Rumley a five year Estes Motor Company employee confessed to arson in an attempted garage fire in Leon Iowa. Fearing prison he hanged himself in a barn on Miss Allie Gardner’s farm after his confession.
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Leon
Glen Rumley
E Estes Motor Company
Rumiley
Estes Company
Scott
Rumley
Allie Gardner
Southern Girl Fined For Shooting Her Former Roommate
Miss Jeannette Hoy, a southern girl, shot her former chum Miss Sarah Katheyin Davis and then shot herself after Davis ended their friendship. At trial Hoy was fined $190 on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. the felony charge was waived. Both were hospitalized with serious injuries, and Hoy collapsed after reporting to her parents.
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Chicago
Jeannette Hoy
Sarah Katheyin Davis
Davis
Miss Hoy
Miss’ Davis
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next 24 Hours
Weather indications show fair tonight and probably Wednesday. Colder Wednesday with colder conditions expected in west and north central portions tonight.
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Chicago
North Central
Weather Observations for Several Days and Today
The report lists daily high and low temperatures from Tuesday through Thursday, with no rainfall recorded. Notable figures include Tuesday highs from 38 to 50 degrees, lows from 27 to 32, and a 1 p.m. temperature around 50 degrees.
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H. M._ Stanley
Man Murdered by Relative Buried
Red Oak La December 6 Funeral services were held at the home of H Turner for his son Pearl Turner who was murdered by his brother in law at Indianola Nebraska The shooting arose from a feud with George and Martin Morris Turner and his wife were driving when George Morris blocked the car and fired claiming I am going to get you Pearl Turner formerly of Red Oak had married a Morris sister two years ago and was twice married previously
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Red Oak
H. Turner
Pearl
Indianola
Neb
Pearl Turner
George
Martn Morris
Morris Brothers
Turner
George Morris
First Prison Sentence Under Sherman Act Reported
The first four men jailed for Sherman antitrust violations surrendered to U.S. Marshal Hecht in New York. Frank Hobbe Arthur Shilstone Albert Schaile and Herman Petri pleaded guilty to conspiracy to restrain competition in the tile grate and mantel industry. Sentences ranged from three to four months with fines up to four thousand dollars. Charles C Alexander was fined four thousand but received no prison time due to his wife's illness.
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New York
United States
Marshal Hecht
Frank Hobbe
Arthur Shilstone
Albert Schaile
Herman Petri
van Fleet
Nobbe Shilstone
Schaile
Petri
Charles C Alexander
Alexander
Farmers cry against freight rates in Iowa report
Carl McPherson Iowa December report notes farmers pay freight from here to St Louis. One carload of corn covers freight for three carloads shipped to a St Louis firm. F W Buehler loaded three cars, with one third of sale price going to the railroad.
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McPherson
Iowa
St. Louis
F. W. Buehler
St Louis
Former Kaiser to Wed War Widow in Berlin Report
According to Zweelfuhrblatt, former Emperor William plans to marry again. The choice is said to be the widow of a high officer from Danzig who was killed in the war. The paper cites a trustworthy source for the claim.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Zweelfuhrblatt
William
Danzig
Short Skirts Or Long War Between Paris Modistes
Paris erupts over a fashion battle between dressmakers who push longer skirts and stocking makers who demand shorter hemlines. Dressmakers unveil mid calf patterns while stockings respond with ornate hosiery and ankle veils, prompting a global fashion clash.
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Paris
Ing
Tls
Juelief
Brewerst er memory marks 43 years of Cres ton Advertiser
A Brewster recalls starting the Cres ton Daily Advertiser on Dec 5 1878 and the evolution of the Advertiser and Gazette in Creston Iowa. He notes presses used the old hand press and cylinder press, lists early staff and contributors, and reflects on forty years of town journalism.
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Creston
Foster
Russell & Devoe
Democrat
Ike Colyer
The
Gazette
Hunsacker & Harris
Morning Gazette
Nixon Waterman
Devil
Id Weekly
Ad Vorliner
Iagette
Brother Laren
Walt Moonsacker
S. R. Davis
Will Marnest
Ciayle Skirvin
James F Revwn
Davidson Boys
Carthage
J. Knox Hall
Advertiser
Daily Advertiser
Arly
Striking Meat Cutters Begin Nationwide Walkout
Chicago reports the first day of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen strike with about 12,000 workers at the Big Five plants in Chicago leaving their jobs and 29,000 more in other cities joining the walkout. Disruptions and some work interruptions were noted in St Paul and Denver as the nationwide action started.
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Chicago
Asscciated
St. Paul
Denver
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America
Big Five
PARENTAGE OF GUY STILLMAN AT ISSUE IN DIVORCE SUIT
Poughkeepsie N Y Dec 6 The parentage of Guy Stillman was the main issue in the divorce case James A Stillman vs Annie A Stillman. Testimony showed the couple resided together during January February 1918 and at the St Regi hotel later that month.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Guy Stillman
James A. Stillman
Annie A. Stillman
Jas. Stillman
St Regi
Child Hangs Self at New Home Steps
Grand Haven Mich Dec 6 Claus K Vanderwaal four son of Henry Vanderwaal of Spring Lake was found dead today hanging from the first floor steps at the new Van derwaal home He and his younger brother were playing on the steps and it is believed he accidentally hanged himself.
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Grand Haven
Mich
Claus K. Vanderwaal
Henry Vanderwaal
Spring Lake
Vanderwaal
Tar Party Case Ends in Cambridge Court
Cambridge Mass December 6 The tar and feathering case arising from the East Pepperell incident last July involving Percy England a chauffeur closed today with England announcing he had received full satisfaction for assault from three alleged assailants.
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Cambridge
Mass
East Pepperell
Percy England
England
Senate Passes Bill for Moscow Famine Relief
Washington December 6 The Senate approved its first bill of the current session authorizing Commission materials for famine relief in Moscow. The measure aims to aid Moscow famine sufferers through established relief channels.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Senate
Moscow
Six Weeks Coal Stocks in Consumers Hands
Washington reports a joint inventory shows 47,400,000 tons of coal in the hands of consumers as of November 1, down from a peak of 63,006,000 tons earlier. The Commerce Department and Geological Survey published the finding tonight.
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Washington, DC
Commerce Department
Geological Survey
Five Hurt in Black Hand Feud in Johnsonburg
Johnsonburg Pennsylvania December 6 two men killed and five others injured in a shooting affray believed tied to a black hand feud. The dead include Edward Dill and an unidentified Italian. Four arrests were made after threats against a shoe stand owner known as Italian Joe escalated.
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Johnsonburg
Edward Dill
Johansonburg
Twenty three wreck victims accounted for in Philadelphia crash
Twenty three victims of the head on collision between Philadelphia and Reading passenger trains had been accounted for early today. Identifications were difficult due to charred bodies, most taken from the wreckage of two wooden coaches that caught fire.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Clothier Kritenbrink Given Seven Year Fraud Sentence
George F Kritenbrink formerly of Avoca was sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary for fraud. Convicted in Union County district court of cheating by false pretenses, Judge Evans overruled a new trial motion. His attorneys filed notice of appeal and posted a $2,500 bond. He remains at liberty while the case goes to the supreme court.
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Advoca
George F Kritenbrink
Avoca
Kritebrink
District Court of
Union County
Jnncge
Frees Spanish Captives Report Circulated in Madrid
A Madrid report claims Moroccan tribesmen released Spanish prisoners after a private ransom of 4,000,000 penatas, about 2,000,000. Another Melilla dispatch says Spanish women left with Moroccan envoys carrying the ransom and would meet the released prisoners.
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Madrid
Melilla
Seven Hurt as Unattended Auto Barrages Store Window
Seven persons were injured today in New Orleans when an unattended automobile mounted the curb and struck a store window. The incident occurred on a public rampage of the vehicle.
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New Orleans
Fifteen Miles of Primary Road in County Completed
Union county reports completion of fifteen miles of federal primary road from Afton to near Bunns corner with bridges finished and grading nearly done. Contractors Roth Broad & Akers of Ottumwa completed bridges at about 70000 dollars, while Senders Bros. of Oklahoma City handled grading. Total project cost estimated around 160000 dollars with 158000 cubic yards moved.
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Union County
Afton
Creston
Burlington
Bunns Corner
Adama County
Corning
Bunn's Corner
Roth Broad & Akers
Ottumwa
Iowa
Econtraet
A. L.ook Conmany
Ottawa
Kanaag
Senders Bros
Oklahom
Guy Perry
Sem Saunders
Genard
Eiven
Eculverta
Union4larke
Inion County
Kenyon Opposes Fixed Grain Price Plan
Northwood Ta December 6 Senator W S Kenyon rejects government price fixing for farm products. In a letter to Frank Forbes he notes wartime wheat pricing harmed farmers and argues ongoing economists warn against legally setting grain values.
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Kenyon
Northwood
W. S. Kenyon
Frank Forbes
County Agent Resigns to Build Hen Farm near Winterset
J. W. Radenbaugh resigns as county agent to start a poultry farm near Winterset. He buys 27 acres, plans 1,200 laying hens and an orchard, and will ship eggs to cities from the new operation.
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Winterset
J. W Radenbaugh
Radenbaugh Hee
Army and Navy Appropriations Delayed at Conference
Washington announced that preparations of both the army and navy appropriation bills will be postponed until the arms conference has thresh out the armament question. Chair man Madden of the house committee announced today.
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Washington, D .C
Army
Navy
Madden
House Committee
Choosing It Cand idates for Governor
Pierre, Dec 6. Candidates for state offices will be endorsed by proposals of the three parties Republican, Democrat and non partisan here today. All sections of the state represented. report says the non partisan party may nominate a woman candidate for governor, Miss Loraine Dally of Madison, for this office. Proposals to be placed before the state wide preliminary election in March. Proposers chosen from each county for each party.
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Pierre
Loraine Dally
Madison
Revolt in India Prompts Proclamations Says Ghose
Sailendra N. Ghose, director of the American commission to promote self government in India, says nationalist leaders use a proclamation to protect loyal natives during an expected all India revolution this month. He argues the British ban on the India Congress will spur a more militant movement and diminish Gandhi’s influence.
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Wahington
India
Sailendra N. Ghose
American Commission
Ghose
VY India Congress
Ol Et Spie Wottner
Auto Crash Injures Two Women in Sioux Falls
Mrs F Plannery of Sioux Falls and Mrs Grant Beck of Rock Rapids are hospitalized with fractured skulls after a car overturned in the business district. The crash occurred when the auto skidded while passing another vehicle and a defective steering wheel is suspected. Driver G F Kemp was pinned beneath the car but escaped serious injury.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
F. Plannery
Grant Beck
Rock Rapids
G F. Kemp
Soldier with $275 found slain at camp dix
The body of Sergt. Michael Gregor of the Sixteenth Infantry was found at Camp Dix New Jersey. He disappeared last September with $275 in his possession and is believed to have been murdered.
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Camp Dix
N. J
Sergt
Michael Gregor
Sixteenth Infantry
Business Opposes Rail Act Repeal
Washington December six. The U S Chamber of Commerce will oppose repeal of the transportation act that authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate intrastate railroad rates.
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Washington
U. S. Chamber of Caramerre
Interstate Commerce Commission
Loss of 125000 in Fire Near Peoria
A fire near Peoria at Low Point caused about 125000 in damage early this morning. The principal loss fell on Ranta & Co. department store, which was destroyed.
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Peoria
Low Point
Here
Ranta & Co
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