Police in Chicago Packing House District quell strike breakers
About 1,500 police were sent to the Chicago stock yards as strike sympathizers clashed with officers. Mounted police charged the crowd injuring nine, with further injuries from an elevated train attack on workers. Saloons were closed and an injunction petition against the Amalgamated Meat Cutters was expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dee
Ill
Associated Press
Fitzmorris
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher
North America
Call Troops to Halt Disorders at Albert Lee
Albert Lee Minn Dec 8 Mayor William Woodfuther and Sheriff Peter Foos asked state authorities to deploy troops to break a pickle line of strike sympathizers surrounding the Wilson Company plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lee
Minn
William Woodfuther
Peter Foos
Wilson & Company, Packers
Business on Upgrade Hoover Tells Potters
Secretary Hoover addressed the United States Potters association noting 1921 as a year of liquidation and 1922 as one of recuperation. He said the country has passed the worst and is on the upgrade, and urged targeted government cooperation in business beyond railroads and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
United States Potters Association
Immigrant Bar May Be Extended to Next June
The House immigration committee will hear arguments on extending the 3 percent immigration act beyond June 30. Commissioner general A W Husband and port of New York immigration chief Robert E Todd, plus steamship company representatives, will testify Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Immigration Committee
A W. Husband
Robert E. Todd
New York
Court Halts Strikers From Picketing Packers Plants
In Chicago on December 8 Judge Dennis Sullivan granted a district court injunction restraining members of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters from picketing or molesting the plants of workers at Swift and Company and twenty-one other packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, al
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen
North America
Dennis Sullivan
Swift & Company
Train Wreck Wrecks Omaha Route East of Mitchell
A passenger train on the Omaha Railroad wrecked twelve miles east of Mitchell at noon. The Minneapolis to Mitchell service was operating when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S&s
Omaha
Minneapolis
Man and Woman Found Murdered in Westerville Home
Westerville Ohio December 8 two bodies found with bullet holes in their foreheads laid on the kitchen floor of Edward Herlocher 58 and Mrs Wesley Wise 45 Mrs Wise is survived by a husband and four grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerville
Ohio
Edward Herlocher
Wesley Wise
Herlocher
Weather Outlook for Chicago
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with rising temperatures on Friday. No precipitation is expected and overall mild conditions are anticipated through the 24 hour period.
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Chicago
Dean
Weather Summary for December Observations
Weather summary shows daily highs and lows from December 1 to December 8 with rainfall totals ranging from none to .52 inches. The report notes temperatures and daily conditions, including a 1 pm reading of 38 degrees. Most days report no precipitation except December 1 with .52 inches.
Death of Rep Henry D Flood Follows War Resolution
Washington December 8 Representative Henry D Flood Democrat of the Tenth Virginia district died at his home of heart trouble after several weeks illness. He was 56 and served his eleventh term in Congress and as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee he introduced the war resolution against Germany and Austria Hungary. The House adjourned at noon in respect after adopting a resolution of regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Henry D. Flood
Virginia
House
Flood
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Breakdowns From Alcohol Increase Says Doctor
Des Moines report quotes Dr. Maxe Witte, superintendent of the Clarinda state hospital for the insane, noting more breakdowns from alcohol since prohibition. He told the board of control and state institution heads at the state house that alcohol is sold freely and acts as an instigator of crime and insanity, with defective mentality and environment cited as major crime causes.
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Des Moines
Maxe Witte
State Hospital For the Insane
Clarinda
Board of Control
State Institution
State House
Santa Fe Cuts Freight Rates on Steel Products
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway reduced freight rates on steel rails and about 100 other steel and iron products destined for export by 21 cents per 100 pounds. The new rates take effect as soon as possible.
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San Francisco
Dec
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Will Remove English Army From Ireland If Agreement Adopted
Dublin says the Irish British accord would trigger withdrawal of English troops from Ireland within a month. The report comes from military headquarters via the Associated Press. Also noted are domestic visits as Mr. and Mrs. A Huntington of Spaulding Township visited Corning and their brother Clarence Huntington before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Dean
Associated Press
Ireland
Mrs. A. Huntington
Spaulding Township
Corning
Mr. Huntington
Clarence Huntington
Ulster Parliament Debates Irish Agreement
Members of both houses discussed the Irish agreement in Belfast on December 8. After about two hours, it was announced that Craig would depart for London that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Associated Press
Craig
London
Chinese Boycott Targets British Firm in Amoy
In Amoy China friction between British and Chinese authorities led to a Chinese boycott of Butterfield and Scher, an English firm with wide connections. The move may widen into a general anti-British action as tensions persist. Germans resume trade in China, partnering with Chinese firms and reentering the Shanghai market with dyes paints and machinery orders rising.
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Amoy
China
Butterfield & Scher
London
H. H. Fox
Weking
Shanghai
War plans shift as four power Pacific pact gains pace
Washington December reports indicate growing support for a four power Pacific arrangement and hints that related treaties or understandings on fortifications and naval bases may follow. A British spokesman noted the 5 3 9 3 ratio settlement not yet accepted by Japan.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Pacific
Washington, Db
Adair County Tax Sale Continues Amid Sparse Bidding
Greenfield Iowa December special reports a delayed delinquent tax sale at the county treasurer’s office. Treasurer Ralph Hoyt adjourned due to lateness, announcing continuation next Monday morning as bids were limited despite solid auto number sales for next year. Other Greenfield items note local deaths and marriages.
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Greenfield
Ralph Hoyt
United States Senate Haiti Dominican Committee Arrives
Cape Haitian December 8. The U S senate committee investigating Haiti and the Dominican Republic arrived here yesterday afternoon. The reception for the committee members was quiet but cordial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Haitian
United States Senate
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Duluth Man Elected Leader in International Highway Group
Duluth Minn Dec 8 E J Fili atraut of Duluth was elected International Highway association last night E A Cox of Lewiston Idaho was named vice president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
E. J. Filiatraut
Duluth
International Highway Association
E. A. Cox
Lewiston
Idaho
Wife as Manager in Boxing Ring
Virginia Lodge member Mie Baetee and Mrs. Downes discuss a wife who manages her boxer husband. She handles business, studies opponents, and guides him before fights while praising her own sturdy marriage and life contract. Downes gained early rounds in Cleveland and rose in Boston's boxing scene.
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Downe
Paya
Mie Baetee
Diene
Virginia Lodge
Milden
Masa
Dover
NEA
Bowian
Dee
Amaes
Johnny Downes
Boston
Burgh Murder Trial Faces Surprise Witnesses
In Los Angeles the Burrell murder case builds suspense as witnesses Mary Bailiff Mary Wilson and W Cummings testify, described by the prosecution as surprise witnesses and signaling possible new evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Dee
Arthur Burell
J. Belton Kennedy
Mary A. Bailiff
Mary L. Wilson
Er. W. Cummings
Loyal Workers Entertained and Officers Elected
The Loyal Workers class of the Christian church met at 407 South Pine Street hosted by Mrs. M. B. Oshel. Officers elected were Mrs. E. A. Boortz president, Mrs. H. Manatrey vice president, Mrs. M. Eb. Osher secretary, Mrs. C. E. B. McCreary treasurer, and Mrs. Chas Buxton corresponding secretary. A luncheon for over forty members followed. next meeting will be at Mrs. S. Ht. Manatrey’s home.
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Loyal Workers Class
The
Christian Church
M. B. Oshel
South Pine Street
E. A. Boortz
8. H. Manatrey
M. Eb. Osher
C. EB. McCreary
Chas. Buxton
Mra. 8. Ht
Manatrey
Ladies Auxiliary to B of R T Meeting Friday
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will meet Friday afternoon at Potter Post Hall. Elections of officers will be held and other matters discussed. A large attendance is requested by organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railway
Potter Post
Marriage Licenses Issued by Court Clerk
The office of the clerk of court issued marriage licenses to Richard F Murphy of Creston age 27 and Gladis Rebecca Madden of Kent age 29, Raymord Joseph McAndrew of Teenen, and Leona Susana Myers of Des Moines age 23, Williams Boyack of Afton, and Gleah Etta Ross of Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F .Murphy
Creston
Gladis Rebecca Madden
Kent
Raymord Joseph McAndrew
Teenen
Leona Susana Myers
Des Moines
Ees
Pact on China Rejected by Washington Conference Panel
The Far East Committee of the Washington conference adopted a resolution stating that the powers will not enter into any treaty or other agreement concerning China. The move reflects a unified stance amid ongoing discussions on China's status and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Dee
Associated Press
Far East
Washington
China
Man Woman Marriage Shines as Strand Screen Triumph
The Strand Theatre presents the lavish film Man Woman Marriage starring Dorothy Phillips and directed by Allen Holubar. The Associated First National Pictures release is praised as a costly, brilliant production with extensive artistry and dramatic performances showcasing Phillips and Holubar’s talents.
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Strand Theatre
Dorthy Phillips
Allen Holtbar
Albert A. Kant
First National Pictures, Inc
Dorothy Phillips
Miss Phillips
Allen Holubars
Allen Holyubar
Allen
Holubar
Hippolyte
Experts link kissing to spread of dental ailments
Some experts say kissing is largely responsible for spreading dental ailments. Deaf people will have special churches in Germany with telephones between the pulpit and pews. Women, on average, have broader heads darker eyes and darker hair than men.
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Germany
S-48 Sub Sunk Off Bridgeport. Crew Escapes Tubes
Thirty crew members of the S 48 submarine were rescued after it sank off Bridgeport Connecticut. The vessel dove to eighty feet and dewatered before the crew escaped through a torpedo tube. Several crewmen including Commander Lieutenant Francis Adem Smith were treated for chlorine gas exposure at a New York naval hospital.
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Bridgeport
Conn
New York
N. Y
Connecticut
Francis Adem Smith
Lake Submarine Boat Company
Dridgeport
Marine guard fires on car thieves near Savannah
Official reports say a marine guard shot three men seen robbing a mail car near Savannah Georgia. Two of the suspects were badly wounded as the guard shouted and intervened in the attempted heist.
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Marine Mail Guard
Charleston
Luat Marine
Savannah
Georgia
Wish Northcliffe Had Stayed at Home
Washington December 8 General Superintendent P A Baker called wet newspapers the first obstacle to full prohibition enforcement. He cited judges sheriffs prosecutors mayors and city solicitors as not learned that the eighteenth amendment has been adopted. He mocked Lord Northcliffe for asking when prohibition begins in this country and urged letting publicists stay away.
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Washington, D. C
Anti-Saloon League
P. A. Baker
Lord Northcliff
Northcliff
Republic
Siuma Delta PHT Frat In Melt At Ames
Delegates from forty colleges and universities attend a Sigma Delta Phi convention in Ames Iowa. The honorary journalism fraternity event runs through Saturday with meetings and activities planned.
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Ames
Ee S
United States
Sigma Delta Phi
Little Irene Roberts Sustains Serious Brain Injury
A serious accident at Irving school today left six year old Irene Roberts with a concussion of the brain after she fell from a slide. She was taken home and a doctor summoned for treatment.
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Irving School
Irene
Zeak Roberts
Newfoundland Coast Storm Kills Eighteen
Eighteen people died as a north west storm swept Newfoundland coast Monday and Tuesday. Wires were damaged delaying details while property damage along the coast is estimated at $250000.
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Newfoundland
S W V Auxiliary Elects New Officiary
The Auxiliary to the Spanish War Veterans met at Potter Post hall for inspection. Department president Katheryn Differding and department aid Sidie Mowitt attended. Officers elected for the coming year include J W Sturgeon as President and M H Shiptey as Senior Vice President. installation set for January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Post Hall
Katheryn
Dubuqne
Laws
Sidie Mowitt
Grinnell
Iowa
J. W. Sturgeon
M. H. Shiptey
M. Stough
W. A. McKee
Geo. Robinson
J. F. McBride
Scott Thompson
Mayme Sellers
Wilbur Gidley
Roy Burns
H. E. Gidley
Geo. Mitchell
Clara Shipley
W. C. T. U. Holds Notable Meeting at Home
The W. C. T. U. met in regular session at Mrs. Vanseoy’s home. Devotions led by Mrs. Hogan. Reports on various activities with collections for flower mission and open door funds. A special institute was planned with a committee of Mrs. A. D. Briggs Mrs. Hogan and Mrs. Ryan.
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Vanseoy
Hogan
A. D. Briggs
Ryan
Briggs
FA. Carlson
Tucker
Iris Club Christmas Party Hosts Gift Exchange
Members of the Irish Club were entertained at a one o clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. R J tissue on North Maple Street. Decorations featured Christmas colors red and green. The afternoon included a social hour and a gift exchange among the ladies.
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R. J. Tissue
North Maple Street
Miss Frances Nagle Of Lenox Shopping In City
Miss Frances Nagle of Lenox was seen shopping in the city as local shoppers reported bystanders noting her presence amid the busy downtown scene. No other notable events were recorded in the brief sighting.
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Frances Nagle
Lenox
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James A Larson
Adair
Ester Ruth Caswell
Fontanelle
Lincoln Gordon
Sarah Koons
Marion County
Gordon
Committee
Senate
Cape Haitien
Johnny
Burgh Trial
Ladies Auxiliary
B. of R. T
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Northcliffe
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Dixon
Dee. S
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Franklin Grove
S. W. V. Auxiliary
Iris Club
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