French take over customs houses in Rhineland war
In Coblenz the Inter Allied Rhineland commission orders seizure of funds in customs offices and control of coal districts. French forces seize rail stations in Ruhr Valley and may take mines. Ruhr magnates face court martials for refusing coal handover. Americans disfavor term confiscation.
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Coblenz
Germany
Associated Press
Rhineland Commission
Rhineland
London
Eng
Ruhr
Essen
The
Economic Commission
France
Storm in Hawaiian Islands Causes Widespread Damage
The Sunday storm in the Hawaiian islands caused extensive property damage across the archipelago with telegraph and streetcar services crippled. One Japanese woman died in Honolulu. crops were valued at about a million dollars daily by planters, while Hilo reported earthquakes attributed to the storm.
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Honolulu
T. H
Hawaiian Islands
Hilo
Hawaii
Shorter Day in Steel Industry Urged by Gary
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel urged board members to hasten ending the twelve hour day in the steel industry. The appeal was reportedly in a confidential memorandum discussed at a board meeting. Gary also condemned Interchurch World Movement's 1919 steel strike report as prejudiced and unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
New York Tribune
Steel Corporation
Gary
Interchurch World Movement
Weather Forecast for Chicago At Freezing Night
Chicago January 18. Weather indications for the next twenty four hours show generally fair tonight and Friday with decidedly colder temperatures and strong northwest winds tonight.
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Chicago
Weather Observations Over Five Days and Temp Report
Local observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley cover January 13 to 18. Highest rainfall: .86 inches on January 17 with temperatures ranging from 21 to 28 degrees, no precipitation on other days. Temperature at 1 pm today is 45 degrees.
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H. M. Stanley
Losses Alienation Suit Against Wife's Kin
A jury in Ann Arbor Michigan returned no cause for action in the alienation of affections suit filed by Frank Tressler against his brother in law Alva Scriver. The case centered on Kate Tressler acting as housekeeper for Scriver after her sister Margaret Scriver died in May 1920. Helen Groves testified about her mother's unhappiness and urged the household arrangement.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Frank Tressler
North Dearborn Street
Chicago
Alva Scriver
Tressler
Kate
Scriver
Margaret
Helen Groves
Roy Groves
Aged Sea Liner Captain Stricken On Bridge
The White Star liner Olympic arrived from Southampton with commander Capt Hamberton confined to his room after suffering a stroke on the bridge last Thursday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital and will be unable to return home in England for five to six weeks.
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New York
White Star
Olympic
Southampton
Hamberton
England
Soviets Grant Krupp Coal Land Rights in Donetz Basin
Moscow reports the council of the people's commissars granted the Krupps of Germany a concession of 25 000 desiatines of land in the Donetz coal basin, Russia's richest coal field. Tenure spans 25 000 desiatines equaling about 67 500 acres in the Donetz region.
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Moscow
Council of the People’s Commissars
Krupps
Germany
Donetz
Russia
Civil War Veteran Rogers Found Dead In Boone Home
Charles E. Rogers, Civil War veteran and father-in-law of labor leader C. L. Lewis, was found dead at his Boone Iowa home today. The Associated Press reports the death occurred January 18.
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Boone, Ia
Associated Press
Charles E. Rogers
C. L. Lewis
Moving picture star Juanita Hansen freed on narcotics charge
New York reports Juanita Hansen, identified by police as Jane Hansen, a moving picture star, discharged today for possessing narcotics. She claimed police framed her and that she cured last June in Hollywood by Dr. Packard. Magistrate McQuade released her. Detective Cotter described a struggle and a needle incident.
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New York
Jane Hansen
Juanita Hansen
Hollywood
Packard
Miss Hansen
Cotter
McQuade
William Barnes Weds Maude Battershall in Connecticut
William Barnes, Republican leader of Albany, N Y, married Maude Fiero Battershall of Larchmont N Y in Greenwich Conn on January 18. The ceremony was performed by Judge Stephen L Radford with Justice Albert S Mead officiating. Barnes divorced his first wife Grace Davis of Cincinnati in November. Battershall, daughter of J Newton Fiero dean of Albany Law School, had prior divorce from Fletcher Battershall.
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Greenwich
Helvetia Crew Believed Lost After Atlantic Voyage
The coast guard believes the entire crew of seven aboard the Helvetia is lost. The ship departed New York on December 13 bound for Charleston, DC, and has not reached its destination.
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Norfolk
Associated Press
Coast Guard
New York
Charleston
D. C
Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Soldiers Bonus Appeal
Des Moines Iowa January 18 The Iowa State Supreme Court will hear the appeal of the Soldiers Bonus test case on February 13 with a final ruling expected by March 1 It will then be possible for the treasurer to sell the bonds and first payments on applications will begin after the sale
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Des ‘Moines
Associated Press
Iowa State Supreme Court
Cold Wave Sweeps Italy Blizzards Trap Patrol
A severe cold wave grips Italy, striking the Apennines and Alpine areas. A patrol of soldiers near San Remo in the Ligurian Apennines was trapped by a blizzard, one soldier died, two others are missing, and the rest were rescued barely alive.
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Rome
Italy
Aps
Anti French Cry Heard At Moscow
Moscow reports a demonstration against war and the French occupation of the Ruhr after Dr. Liebknecht’s assassination anniversary ceremonies. Russian circles favor tranquility in Germany while a Moscow communist cautions Russia would aid German rebels if needed, though food logistics pose a challenge.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Ruhr
Kurl Liebknecht
Germany
Russia
Milton College Players Suspended After Liquor Incident
Janesville Wis Jan 18 Four Milton college basketball players were found guilty of staging a liquor spree after a game at Plattsville Wis and suspended for the remainder of the school year They are Russell Hill 1922 football captain Howard Butch McNitt Alexander K Doland and Franklin Bentz all forwards and guards
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Janesville
Wis
Plattsville
Milton College
Russell Hill
Howard
Butch) McNitt
Alexander K. Doland
Franklin Bentz
Allen's Hut Shot at the Ku Klux Klan
Chicago January 18 Henry Allen former Kansas governor denounced the Ku Klux Klan saying their hatred of Jews and Negroes is wrapped in an American flag as 100 per cent Americanism in a speech.
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Allen’ Hut
KU Klux Klan
Chicago, Ill
Associated Press
Henry Allen
Kansas
Iowa Senate starts immediate code revision push
The Iowa Senate votes 78 to 29 to adopt a code committee report and begin immediate revision of the Code with hearing rules in place through February 1. Debate highlights governor Kendall’s role, budget concerns, and calls for economy while the House committees prepare to meet.
Stolen Ford Sedan Recovered Through Local Officers
A Ford sedan owned by A J Goldowski of Platte Center Nebraska was stolen on December 30. Sheriff Reedy of Winterset alerted Chief Loudon who tracked the car, found it had been overhauled and renumbered, and had it held for authorities. Robt Francis of Platte Center was arrested in Columbus on a minor charge and implicated in the theft, with further details to be revealed when confronted.
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Chicago
James Smith
Kavanaugh
Smith
James Butler
Frank O'Connell
Butler
A. J. Goldowski
Platte Center
Nebr
Dec
Worg
Reedy
Winterset
Francis
Garrett Bros
Creston
Chief Loudon
Columbus
Loudon
Dan Kavanaugh
Frank Winter
Winter
No. 9
Brother of Spanish King Claims Throne
New York January 18. Don Louis de Bourbon, half brother to King Alfonso of Spain and morganatic son of the late King Alfonso, will seek a share of the throne and estate before Rome's sacred college of cardinals. He denies ties to abdication factions while noting possible succession rights if applicable.
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New York
N. Y
Associated Press
Don Louis de Bourbon
Alfonso
Spain
Sacred College of Cardinals
Rome
Don Louis
German Ship Searched for Bergdoll in Jacksonville
Department of justice agents boarded the German steamer Deutschfeld as it passed the bar at noon and searched the ship for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. Two men believed to be Bergdoll companions were taken into custody.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Department of Justice
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Bergdoll
Lumber executive killed in Independent collision
Independence Iowa January 18 J D Thorownske manager of Neuser Lumber Company died instantly when the sedan he rode in collided with a wagon loaded with ice by the roadside.
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Independence
Associated Press
J. D. Thorownske
Neuser Lumber Company
Hat fashion has transformed most in men’s attire over centuries
Over the past three centuries hat styles have undergone more changes than any other aspect of men's dress. This trend highlights evolving social norms and practical needs reflected in headwear choices across eras.
Army flyer killed in Fort Sheridan crash
First Lieutenant Rose S. Fox of Chanute Field Illinois was instantly killed when his airplane crashed into a tree at Fort Sheridan during takeoff from the rifle range. Sergeant Corey Ball was slightly injured as the plane sideslipped toward a hangar and nosedived. Fox, who was appointed from New York, was dead on arrival. his home address is not listed in Army records.
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Chicago
Til
Rose Sell Fox
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Ill
Corey Ball
Fort Sheridan
Fox
Rifle Range
Army
Lieutenant Fox
New York
Herrin Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Mine Shootings
In Herrin Illinois at the county jail a jury deliberated over three hours and a half without reaching a verdict in the Herrin mine shootings case. Crowds waited outside the jail as the judge instructed that one man could be guilty even if the other merely stood by.
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Marion
Associated Press
Herrin
Meteors Fall Along Kuskokwim River Linked to Aleutian Eruption
Report from Anchorage describes meteors seen from Fairbanks to Chatanika and along hundreds of miles of the Kuskokwim river. The events, tied to Mount Pavlov eruption, coincide with ice disturbances that trapped the steamer Star near Barren Island. Mariners note Bristol Bay floor may have transformed.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Associated Press
Fairbanks
Chatanika
Kuskokwim
Mount Pavlos
Aleutian Island
Star
Barren Island
George Howe
Bristol Bay
Mount Paviof
Russian Hangman Hangs Himself
Telegram from Moscow reports the hangman lookoff of the political secret police, who allegedly hanged 2,000 people, killed himself in his Moscow room. He had served two years in the secret police force.
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London
Associated
Moscow
Political Secret Police
Basque Fashions Pair Basques With Ruffled Skirts
Fitted basques are commonly matched with gathered or ruffled skirts to form afternoon dresses. Pe net or chiffon ruffles complement taffeta basques for stylish ensembles.
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Patterson
J. H. Henderson
Code Committee
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Hancock
Muscatine
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