Six Die in Royal Hotel Fire in England Arkansas
A hotel blaze at the Royal Hotel in England Arkansas early today killed six people and seriously burned five others. Victims include Mr and Mrs Dawies hotel employees, Mrs Jennie Anderson and her nine year old daughter, and a man named HoodkKer. Mrs Cay Hallahan is unconfirmed. The likely fatally burned are Dan Campbell and Will Heffner.
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England
Ark
Aed
Royal Hotel
Mac Dawies
Jennie Anderson
HoodkKer
Cay Hallahan
Dan Campbell
Will Heffner
Tomberlin
Arkansas
Prefers Death With Dog to Life Alone in Ashland Shack
John Smith 69 a recluse was denied entry to Ashland county poor farm with his dog. Late yesterday Smith and his dog were found dead in a woodshed, Smith holding a gun. Authorities note the pair shared years of companionship.
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Ashland
Wis
John Smith
Ashland County
Smith
Masonic Lodge School of Instruction Heads to Atlantic
About twenty southwest Iowa lodges will gather in Atlantic January 11 12 and 13 for a three day Masonic school of instruction directed by Iowa grand lodge officers. Notables include Dr Jesse A West of Des Moines grand master and D R Tripp chairman of the board of custodians.
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Atlantic
Southwest
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Jesse A. West
Des Moines
Iowa Grand Lodge
D. R. Tripp
Three States Will Not Grow Tobacco
Lexington Kentucky January report states no Burley tobacco will be grown in Kentucky Indiana and Ohio in 1921 and tobacco sales doors will stay closed for an indefinite period if a resolution passes at a meeting held here today.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Weather Summary for Chicago
Chicago weather report indicates increased cloudiness tonight with warmer conditions in the east and colder in the northwest. Friday is expected to be unsettled and colder.
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Chicago
Weather Observations Summary by Dr. H M Stanley
Local observations show snowfall of .38 inches with a high of 46 and a low of 33 on Friday December 31. Averages and other days include 44/32 with no rain on Tuesday January 4, and 47/26 with no rain on Wednesday December 5. Temperature at 1 pm today was 40.
Arguments in Newberry Case Opened
Washington D C Jan 7 Charles Evans Hughes counsel for Senator Truman H Newberry opened before the Supreme Court in his appeal from a Michigan conviction for conspiracy to violate the corrupt practices act He said the federal court construction was a trap threatening all senators and representatives and he would show many examples to prove the enormity of the conviction
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Washington, D. C
Michigan
Truman H. Newberry
Congress
Charles Evans Hughes
Newberry
Supreme Court
Hughes
Bethmann Hollweg Buried With Official Attendance
The former imperial chancellor Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg was laid to rest in Hohenfinow in a simple ceremony. Officials and political associates attended as Pastor Passow and Vice Chancellor von Heintz gave eulogies. Prince Oscar represented the former emperor and laid a wreath with the deceased's card.
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Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Hohenfinow
Pastor Passow
von Heintz
Oscar
Daylight Saving Drive is Started in Milwaukee
A daylight saving committee led by George A. Morrison circulates petitions to Milwaukee Common Council to shift city time one hour ahead from April 24 to September 25 next summer.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George A. Morrison
Common Council
Caddock to Start Training in New York
Earl Caddock of Walnut Iowa will likely leave next Wednesday for New York to begin training for his January 24 title match against Strangler Lewis. Training details were confirmed today by manager Gene Melady of Omaha.
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Omaha
Nebr
Earl Caddock
Walnut
Iowa
New York
Pearl Gray Boudoir Opens at Police Station
A pearl gray and gold boudoir with mirrors lounges and chairs is being prepared at Boston police headquarters ahead of the arrival of policewomen. The suite aims to provide a comfortable space as women join the force, authorized recently.
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Boston
Police Headquarters
Prohibition Sentiment Grows but Dry Nation Unlikely
Washington January 7 United States Prohibition Commissioner Kramer said the country will never be literally dry but prohibition is here to stay. He noted sentiment for prohibition is strengthening and practical enforcement may follow after the present generation. He added some will still make intoxicants at home.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Cramer
New Yorker Predicts Prosperity in 1921
Charles B. Mitchell of the National City Company told the Chicago Association of Commerce that 1921 would bring prosperity for those with the will and means to seize opportunities. He criticized obstruction to reconstruction, delays in public utility work, and the federal excess profits tax as dampening building.
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Chicago
Charles B. Mitchell
National City Company of New York
Chicago Association of Commerce
Mitchell
Canal Tolls Hit New High in 1920 Traffic
Panama January 7. For 1920 ships totaling 2 814 and a cargo of 11 236 000 tons passed through the canal. Total tonnage was 10 378 000 and tolls collected reached 10 295 900 dollars, marking a record year over the previous fiscal year and 1919.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Senate committee backs treaty plan to extend rights for Japanese
In Sacramento on January 7 the state senate committee on federal relations favorably reported a joint resolution. It asks the federal government to conclude a treaty with Japan granting citizenship rights to Japanese or nullifying the California anti alien law. It advances to final action in the senate next week.
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Sacramento
Cal
Japan
California
State Senate Committee On Federal Relations
Senate
Fire Damages Fort Wayne Post. Loss Above 100000
Two fires of undetermined origin damaged the United States Motor Transport depot at the Fort Wayne post in Detroit Michigan. The loss is estimated to exceed $100000 with five hundred soldiers assisting in fighting the flames early today.
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Detroit
Mich
United States Motor Transport
Fort Wayne
House Passes Sundry Civil Appropriations Bill
In Washington D C on January 7 the House approved the sundry civil appropriations bill carrying about 585 million dollars. The bill funds various federal agencies and programs for the fiscal year.
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HOUSE
Washington, D.C
Departments Cannot Decide O'Callaghan Case
Washington officials clash over whether Cork’s Lord Mayor can enter the United States without a passport. Labor and state departments dispute who holds jurisdiction as Secretary Wilson reviews the matter.
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O’callaghan
Washington, D. C
State
Labor Departments
O'Callaghan
Cork
Labor Department
Merle Smith
Wilson
State Department
Queen Mother Emma Undergoes Hernia Operation
The Hague January 7 Queen Mother Emma the mother of Queen Wilhelmina underwent an operation for a hernia. A palace bulletin said there were no complications and her majesty bore the procedure well with a satisfactory general condition.
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the Hague
Emma
Wilhelmina
Investigation of Espionage Act Prisoners Pardons Considered
Washington January 7. The department of justice began reviewing all persons now serving sentences for violations of the Espionage Act, including Eugene V Debs, to decide if pardons are warranted.
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Washington, D. C
Eugene V. Debs
Department of Justice
Senate Military Committee Backs Army Cut to 175000
Washington January 7 The senate military committee reported favorably on Senator New's resolution directing the secretary of war to halt army enlistments until the total number of enlisted men is reduced to 175000. The measure aims to cap manpower at the lower figure.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Military Committee
New
Republican
Indiana
Secretary of War
James G Scripps Dies at Miramar California
James G. Scripps longtime newspaper publisher died at his Miramar home near San Diego after a two month illness. He had shown gradual decline in recent days and passed away early today.
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San Diego
Calif
James G. Scripps
Miramar
Here
Airplane Stunts Fatal to Lieutenant and Cadet Flyer
Lieutenant Raymond Brandi of Grand Rapids Michigan and Cadet A C Poot of Richmond Center Wisconsin were killed at Carl Strom aviation field when their aircraft in which they were performing stunts fell and burned this morning.
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Arcadia, Fla
Raymond Brandi
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. C. Poo
Richmond Center
Wis
Carlstrom Aviation Field
Hearings on Forestry Bill Begin in Washington
Hearings opened in Washington before a subcommittee on appropriations led by Representative Anderson. The National Forestry program seeks 11 million dollars yearly for forest protection and development with representation from publishers manufacturers lumbermen landowners wood users the U. S. Forestry Service and the American Forestry Association.
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Washington, D. C
National Forestry Program
Anderson
United States Forestry Service
American Forestry Association
Judge Ousts Grand County Sheriff Over Corrupt Practices
Salt Lake City Utah January 7 Judge Henry N Hayes of the district court ousted W J Bliss after finding he gave ten dollars and a box of cigars to a judge at a precinct where Bliss led 14 1 to 1. The decision upheld the contest filed by John B Skewes who was named sheriff by county commissioners following the ruling.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
W. J. Bliss
Grand County
Henry N. Hayes
District Court
Bliss
John B Skewes
Skewes
Doughty Indicted for Theft of Victory Bonds
John Doughty former secretary of Ambrose J Small was indicted by the grand jury in Toronto on stealing 105010 dollars worth of Victory bonds belonging to his former employer The jury did not report on a related charge that Doughty conspired to kidnap Small whose fate remains undetermined
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Toronto
Canada
John Doughty
Ambrose J. Small
Doughty
Small
Fifteen Years for Stealing Nineteen Cents
Kansas City police report Albert R. Platters twenty four pleaded guilty in Criminal court to robbery at a grocery store. He received a fifteen year sentence in the state penitentiary for the nineteen cent theft.
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Kansas City
Albert R. Platters
Patters
Two Men Apply for Jobs as Booze Hounds in Iowa
Des Moines reports Oscar O. Rock of Logan and Ben Koolbeck of Harlan have submitted applications for the role of prohibition director for Iowa under the Harding administration.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Oscar O. Rock
Logan
Ben Koolbeck
Harlan
Washington
Harding
Tenants' Bath Too Cold. Landlord Fined in N Y Special Sessions
Brooklyn January 7 Charles Rosenbaum a Bronx landlord was fined $200 in Special Sessions court for failing to provide adequate hot water for tenants in his apartment house.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Charles Rosenbaum
Bronx
Special
Irish Republic leaders invited for peace talks in London
London January 7 Emmon O Valeria president of the Irish Republic is invited to visit London to confer with Prime Minister Lloyd George Father Michael O Flannigan vice president of the Irish Republic is expected to arrive today for peace discussions connected with the talks.
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London
Emmon O'Valeria
David Lloyd George
Michael O'Flannigan
Market Report Live cattle hogs sheep and grain futures
Market notes detail cattle receipts around 6 000 at primary markets with steers steady and cows 5 50 to 7 00. hogs 74 000 with strong demand and top prices for light weights. sheep receipts 11 000 with fat lambs up about 25 cents. Chicago grain and provisions show wheat corn oats and pork lard and ribs futures with modest shifts. St Joseph market reports similar patterns with active cattle and higher hogs and lambs.
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Mark Cases Inc
Springs
Chicago
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hubbell
Des Moines
Tel
St. Joseph
Local Cash Market Prices for Agricultural Products
Prices list intake for corn 50 cents oats 40 cents timothy hay 15 dollars straw 9 dollars wild hay 12 dollars thresher hay 12 dollars wheat 1.80 clover seed 7 to 9 dollars timothy seed 2.00 to 2.25 barley 85 cents eggs 41 cents hens 22 cents springs 20 cents roosters 13 cents ducks 19 cents geese 15 cents cream 43 cents hides horse hides 2.25 dollars turkeys 30 cents.
Mrs V Coen and her children visit Adair county
Mrs V Coen and her children from Adair county were business visitors this afternoon, meeting local residents and discussing matters of common interest with area families.
Rickey Offered 300000 For Hornsby Rumor Emerges
A rumor from Houston notes Branch Rickey offering 300000 for Rogers Hornsby, second baseman and champion, by the St. Louis Nationals. Cardinals officials decry or confirm the report as officials in Houston and St. Louis weigh the implications of a deal surpassing Babe Ruth’s price and last season’s Hornsby offer.
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St. Louis
Baseball
St. Lowis Nationals
Rogers Hornaby
Branch Rickey
Cardinals
Houston
Texas
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
New York Nationals
Hornsby
Senate names for pro tem and staff in Iowa
Appointment committee signals Perry Holdesgel or Byron Newberry as president pro tem with John Hammill as president ex office. Des Moines figures Ainsworth as secretary Price as first assistant secretary Irene Belle engrossing clerk Lois Garraty journal clerk Florence Nelson enrollment clerk O F Matteson dill clerk and either Wilcox or Heerle singer as sergeant at arms.
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Des Moines
State Senate
Perry C. Holdesgel
Strawberry Point
Byron Newberry
Rockwell City
Senate
John Hammill
Ainsworth
Will Price
Irene Belle
Mason City
Lois Garraty
Plorence Nelson
O. F. Matteson
Captain Wilcox
Jack Heerlesinger
Waterloo
Probe War Department Purchase of Coal
Evidence on coal prices paid by the War Department in 1920 was transferred to the Justice Department with a recommendation for action. Chairman Caulder of the Senate Committee on Reconstruction informed the Senate today.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Department of Justice
Caulder
Senate Committee On Reconstruction
Senate
Business visitors and locals depart Creston city scene
Charles Ford of Afton Dallis Bridge of Thayer Ed Welmath of Spaulding James Abbott and son Clark of Afton Albert Richardson of Adair county join Creston callers Mrs Myrtle Kinser returns to Lenox after visiting Creston Mr Ella Vincent returns to Hedricktown to teach Lillian Hartman leaves Des Moines after attending Mrs Eldon Snider funeral services.
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Charles Ford
Afton
Creston
Dallis Bridge
Thayer
Ed. Welmath
Spaulding
James Abbott
Son Clark
Albert Richardson
Adair County
Myrtle Kinser
Lenox
Louis Lent
Ella Vincent
Hedricktown
Lillian Hartman
Eldon Snider
Des Moines
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H. M. Stanley
Bethmann-Hollweg
Caddock
U.S
New Yorker
U.S. Fort Wayne Post
Holland
Queen Mother
James J. Scripps
Hearins
Avaleria
Father O'Flannigan
Associated Press
United States Bureau of Markets
Rickey
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