Wanamaker Dies At Philadelphia Home
John Wanamaker died at his town house 2033 Walnut street in Philadelphia at eight this morning after a long illness from a heavy cold. Survived by son Rodman and two daughters in Philadelphia, his death ends a lifelong civic and business leadership in the city. Insurance stood at over 3 million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
John Wanamaker
Walnut Street
Mr. Wanamaker
Rodman
New York City
Mary B
Barclay H. Warburton
Elizabeth
Foreman McLeod
Senate Fast Time Appropriation Reported For Treasury Bill
In record time the first annual appropriation bill of the current congress for the treasury department was reported to the Senate by the appropriations committee. It carries an increase of 121000 over the House total of 115112000. The measure was passed by the House last Saturday. Also, farm credits bills were discussed as Capper opened Senate Banking Committee hearings on expanding credit facilities for five stock growers through cooperative loan associations.
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Washington
Associated Press
Congress
Treasury Department
Senate
Appropriations Committee
House
Senate Banking Committee
Capper
Kansas
Farm Dice
Judge Whe Ill Faces Illness From Severe Cold
A judge reportedly falls ill due to an infection in the head linked to a severe cold, affecting duties and schedule. Medical officials monitor the condition as the case calendar awaits resumption.
British Steamer Orteric On Rocks Off California Coast
The British steamer Orteric went aground at Fish Rock near Point Arena, ten miles off the California coast. Crew were being transferred to the Cotton Plant as towing since damage is too severe. foggy conditions contributed to the incident.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Orteric
Fish Rock
California
Point Arena
Ee Federal Telegraph Company
Whisky seized in Cincinnati Big Four yards
Four thousand quarts of bott led in bond whisky in 170 barrels labeled Sweet Potatoes were seized by federal prohibition agents and Cincinnati police in the Big Four yards. A dropped barrel led to discovery of liquor shipped by James Davis of Seabrook South Carolina to Gordon Brothers Storage Company in Chicago.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Prohibition
Cincinnatice
James Davia
Seabrook
S. C
Gordon Brothers Storage Company
Chicago
American consul shot in Malta. Mason Mitchell wounded
Mason Mitchell American consul on Malta shot near Batacca today. He survived the attack and a pursuit was started. Mitchell, born 1859 in Hamilton New York, had a diverse career as actor writer traveler soldier and diplomat.
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Valetta
Malta
Associated Press
Mason Mitchell
New York
Batacca
Hite
Mtchell
Mr. Mitchell
Lin
Hamilton
N. Y
Edwin Pooth
Lawrence Barrett
John McCullough
Madame Modjeska
Mary Anderson
Real Britain
Garrick Theatre
Woman Heid As Clara Phillips Suspect Breaks Silence
Casper Wyoming December 12 The case against Clara Phillips, the convicted slayer of Alberta Meadows, appears unsettled after a suspect arrested last night claimed to be Beatrice Craig of Kirby Wyoming. She said she had lived in Casper for about three weeks. Authorities have not confirmed her story and pursue further inquiry.
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Casper
Wyo
Associated Press
Clara Phillips
Alberta Meadows
Los Angeles
Beatrice Craig
Kirby
Governor General Leonard Wood to stay in Philippines
Governor General Leonard Wood announced today he will remain in the Philippines. He discussed his resignation as provost of the University of Pennsylvania, a post he had provisionally accepted, and said he cannot leave now to ensure proper service to both the United States and Philippine governments.
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Manila
Leonard Wood
University of Pennsylvania
Philippines
United States
Wood
Mrs Stanza Gould Dies In Petoskey Michigan
Mrs. Stanza Gould, 55, wife of Frank Gould, of Petoskey Michigan, died this morning. The Goulds moved from Elkhart about three years ago.
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Stanza Gould
Frank Gould
Petoskey, Mich
Gould
Elkhart
Annual Red Cross Meeting to Elect Officers in Goshen
The Goshen Red Cross chapter will hold its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon to elect an executive committee and officers for 1923. Reports on school nurse work and progress in open window room will be heard, with about $500 expected, a third of needed funds. Contributions may be sent to treasurer William H. Nymeyer at Salem Bank and Trust. boxes are in local drug stores and banks.
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Red Cross
Penis Winig
Ohana Red Cross
Red Cross Committee
Rowell
William H. Nymeyer
Salem Bank and Trust
Goshen
Farmer and wife found murdered near Middletown Indiana
William Shaffer 35 and his wife were found dead at their farm four miles northeast of Middletown Henry County. Shaffer head injuries suggested an axe. wife slain in bed with severe head wounds. A four year old daughter survived but exposed and unfed, with no details. Motive believed robbery. neighbors had last seen Shaffer working Thursday.
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Anderson
Ind
Associated Press
William Shaffer
Middletown
Henry County
Shaffer
Verdict for defendant in $100000 seduction case in Oxford
Miss Frances Lirkhead sued Governor Lee M Russell for damages over seduction and alleged health impairment from an operation. The jury found for the defendant after 28 minutes of deliberation. The case drew widespread attention in Mississippi. Theodore Bilbo may be cited, with possible further action by Miss Birkhead.
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Oxford
Migs
Frances Lirkhead
Lee M. Russell
Mississippi
Russell
Theodore G. Bilbo
Helmes
C. M. McNeill
Inspector’s fee suit tests Indiana oil law in court
In Elkhart superior court Monday the state accuses Indian Refining Co. of failing to pay inspection fees due to the state for oil and gasoline sold between July 1 1917 and June 28 1918. Attorney General U S Lesh represents Horace H Mosier editor of the Bristol Banner who acted as deputy inspector. The claim totals 649 24 dollars including 500 57 dollars in fees and 248 67 dollars interest.
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Indiana
Elkhart Superior Court
Indian Refining Company
U. S. Lesh
Indianapolis
Horace H. Mosier
Bristol Banner
Fire destroys Culver Military Academy recreation building
A Culver Army academy fire destroyed the recreation building late yesterday, with estimated losses of 200000. Insured, the blaze damaged aircraft motors valued at 50000 and about 30 rifle range targets. The roof collapsed shortly after start. 100 cadets were inside but all escaped unharmed. The building dated from 1897 and measured about 216 by 169 feet.
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Culver
Culver Military Academy
Madame Johanna Gadsky Cancelled Appearance Amid Protests
Los Angeles date reports Madame Johanna Gadsky, prima donna, cancelled her engagement after protests by the American Legion and allied groups alleging she was pro German in World War I. She denied any charges and said she would refrain from performing to avoid incidents.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Johanna Gadsky
American Legion
Legion
United States
Streetman Quiet After Lynching and Hotel Fire
Streetman Texas settled after mob violence surrounding the lynching of George Gay a 25 year old Black man accused of attacking a white woman. Gay was shot by a mob en route to safety and a negro hotel burned last night the cause unknown. Officers say Gay was not identified by the woman as her attacker.
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Streetman
Texas
Associated Press
George Gay
Gay
First Stone Arrives for City National Bank Building
The first shipment of stone for the City National bank building arrived from Bedford and will be unloaded tomorrow. Delays in shipping due to a cold wave have slowed progress, and Griffeth Construction of Oak Park will start laying stone as soon as material is here, but the building will not be finished before spring.
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City National Bank
Bedford
Griffeth Construction Company
Oak Park
Havre Rancher Kills Wife Then Dies in Separate Death
In Havre Montana early today rancher John H Hays killed his wife and then died by his own hand, as reported by his 18 year old son. The 15 year old oldest son fled into the night seeking help while the younger slept. The killings followed a quarrel over a separation between the father and mother, leaving six orphans.
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Havre
Mont
John. H. Hays
Here
Ex Woman Dies in Urbana Obit Noted Locally
Mrs Jennie Belle etma, longtime Urbana resident, passed away at home after illness. The community remembers her as a well known figure in local society and church circles, with survivors listed by family observers.
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Jennie Belle Etmna
Lada
Urbana
Obinegee
Mie
Ose
Indiana Fair Weather Update
Report notes tonight will be colder with Wednesday rain. light precipitation in the northwest. Forecast mentions chances of showers and brisk winds across Indiana, with cooler high temperatures expected through midweek.
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Indiana
Northwest
Law Gives England's Stand On Reparations
London December 12 Prime Minister Bonar Law told the house of commons that Britain would take some risk in finalizing a complete settlement if it meant a prospect of finality with allies and Germany. Washington December 12 officials withheld comment but noted the reparations dispute as one of Europe’s most acute problems.
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London
Associated Press
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Washington
White House
Cource
Europe
Record Cold Wave Spreads Across Midwest and Plains
A winter cold wave grips the nation with sub zero readings in Montana Wyoming and Montana. Miles City reports minus 27 as wind intensifies. Forecasters warn of spreading cold to Ohio Kentucky New York and Oklahoma as Chicago records 15 above and ominous wind.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Middlewest
Northwest
Ohio
Mississippi
Eastwald
Rocky Mountain
Wyoming
Montana
Miles City
Entana
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kentucky
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Tennessee
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Cold Wave To Spread Across Major U S Regions
The weather bureau predicted a 24 hour spread of the cold wave from the lower lake region to the Atlantic states north of Georgia and South Carolina. Temperatures will drop sharply, with Havre Montana at 34 degrees below zero and Goshen College recording a drop from 41 to nine above. Fuel demand rises as coal supplies tighten and prices climb with bituminous coal priced higher and coal shortages reported locally.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Lower Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
East Gulf States
Atlantic States
Georgia
South Carolina
Havre
Mont
Goshen College
Associated Charities
Poultry Exhibit Entry Noted in Kendallville Event
Williamson of Goshen entered a poultry exhibit at the Kendallville show as reported in the local Poultry KB column. The brief item confirms a regional showcase and participant from Goshen.
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Poultry KB. B
Williamson
Goshen
Kendallville Poultry New
Keller's Impeachment Program Moves in House
The House Judiciary Committee voted in executive session to hear impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty, pushed by Rep. Keller of Minnesota. They will hear three charges first, including untrustworthy appointments and failure to enforce rail safety laws, with Samuel Untermyer to assist Keller on related anti trust counts. The panel will decide whether to call Chief Justice Taft as a witness.
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Washington
Associated Press
House Judiciary Committee
Daugherty
Keller
Republican
Minnesota
United States
Chicago
Volstead
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Lockwood Investigating Committee
Taft
Associated Charities Seeks President and Donations
Goshen's Associated Charities appeals for help as its treasury is empty. The second floor court house room will host Saturday donation days from 9:00 to 4:60 with Mrs. B. F. Garman in charge. Ephraim Culp resigns as president, prompting Amasa G. Hoovens to lead the charity committee again.
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Goshen
Associated Charities
Court House
B. F. Garman
Ephraim Culp
Amasa G. Hoovens
Three Substitutes Named For Goshen Post Office
Postmaster J A Beane selects Emanuel E B Welty as substitute carrier John C Waterman as substitute clerk and Addie Phend as substitute clerk all Goshen residents Welty formerly of Morrison township now in West Goshen Waterman works at Leas Brothers printers Phend widowed from Fred Phend who drowned July 4 1821 at the dam
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J. A. Beane
Goshen
Emanuel EB. Welty
John C. Waterman
Addie Phend
Welty
Marrrison Township
West Goshen
Waterman
Leas Brothers, Printers
Phend
Fred Phend
Ford May Be Required To Pay Wife's Defense
Detroit December 12 Ney J. Ford a wealthy Wayne County farmer faced the prospect he would have to cover his wife May B. Ford defense costs after she was charged with attempting to hire a gunman to kill him. Her attorneys planned a circuit court motion seeking $1 000 for preliminary fees and $2 000 for trial defense if she is held for trial at her examination Friday.
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Detroit
Ney J. Ford
Wayne County
May B. Ford
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