13 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
1
A pacific treaty signing event is reported with leaders in the House and Senate claiming readiness for bonus legislation to be enacted within 90 days, effective next July. The article cites figures including MacNider and McCain in high command roles amid national leadership statements.
A fragmented note reports denial that the Guam Yap cable was sealed and closed since 1914. The text references dated claims and confusing statements about the cable’s status and preservation, with unclear sources and multiple errors.
An AP report details a fatal Detroit blaze that killed nine adults and eight children, injuring three others and destroying a building along the Pen Mile road. The victims include a man named Waken and his four children visiting the family.
In Phoeninx Pree, Roy Gardner withdrew a not guilty by insanity plea and pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting mail robberies. He received a 25 year term in a federal penitentiary and a total of 73 years to serve in federal prison after additional charges.
Ferdinand Poeh plans farewell addresses in New York before departing Wednesday aboard the steamship Paris for France. He will say goodbye to the metropolis and the United States.
Goshen youths are fined $100 each plus costs on a moonshine charge. The court proceedings detail the penalties and the involvement of local police.
Police pursued leads on Tommy O Connor who vanished with two companions from Milwaukee. A telephone tip from Hartford, Wisconsin, pointed to a residence linked to the suspect, with detectives visiting a Milwaukee house believed to hide him.
In a quiet session the Endeavorers conducted services at Enfirmarys as the local group gathered for matins and prayers. Attendees included church members and nearby residents who shared reflections and hymns during the afternoon gathering.
La Follette warned the treaty commits the United States to recognize Great Britain and Japan for Pacific territory seized, tying America to Britain and Japan and to Versailles terms. He argued the document binds the nation to secret clauses and would not prevent future wars.
A special one day session was called to consider measures from the House leaders. Lawmakers from the Republican majority focused on a budget or policy items while Democrats debated timing and location for the session. The plan aimed to pass key bills before the regular session resumes.
Wages talks under way in multiple regions between railroad officials and shop craft unions on 13 percent increase requests and 10 percent road-cut proposals. Workers vote on authorizing a strike fund, though officials say the move lacks immediate significance but signals possible action ahead. Preliminary conferences occurred yesterday with more sessions planned this week as unions await rulings on new shop rules.
Mount Clemens Michigan December 1 two armed bandits held up the Half Way State Bank at Half Way and escaped with about 313000 in cash. The robbers fled in an automobile toward Detroit, prompting a search by local authorities.
Holiday shopping rules set stores to stay open evenings from Wednesday through Saturday. December 30 is observed as a holiday with retail suspensions noted. Classifieds from the Democrat describe adjusted hours to accommodate shoppers.
Increasing cloudiness tonight with potential snow in the north portion. Wednesday unsettled with rain or snow, and a cooler night in the northeast portion.
Safe blowers broke into the Long Dressed Beef company offices in Cleveland this morning and escaped with 2800 dollars in cash and 1500 dollars in promissory notes. The incident is under police investigation with no suspects yet identified.
Dublin reports that Cardinal Leste presided over a meeting of Irish diocesan bishops to express attitude toward the Anglo Irish question. A strong faction opposed a public pronouncement now, preferring Dail decisions without outside influence. In London, Lloyd George told James Craig he will publish correspondence on the Irish conference.
W. H. Showalter has been rehired as Allen county agricultural agent. Correct engraving of all social stationery forms at the Democrat.
The murder trial of Fred Decker continued as the defense sought to prove an alibi. Witnesses testified the Decker family stayed at Mrs. Charles Mattix’s home in Larwith for most of the day Leroy Lovert was killed, due to the illness of Reds nephew Floyd Mattix.
In South Bend an automobile collision injures Jaesh Dembutsky formerly of Grashen while a driver from South Bend, W. Aimmer, says headlights blinded him. Dembutsky’s condition is described as not serious.
In Nappanee the first communimunity Christmas tree event, led by the American Legion post, gathers residents for a town celebration and charity effort.
In Pittsburg Kansas deputies faced a mob of women who attacked central coal and coke mines before daylight. Stones buckets and threats halted miners at several sites including Mulberry and Jackson Walker. sheriff Gavin reported the rioting to state authorities.
Charles W. Morse, New York ship builder, arraigned in federal case. He pleaded not guilty, waived a hearing, and posted 50,000 bail for appearance before the grand jury as the shipping board probe continues.
A warm, almost unprecedented wave, described by the weather forecaster, is sweeping through Denver and the surrounding western area. The report notes unusually high temperatures affecting the region.
George A. Rilex buys a new Buick sedan, reflecting a household vehicle update. The purchase adds a modern car to the household fleet and signals personal transportation upgrade.
Four nations led by the United States Britain France and Japan formally signed a Pacific peace pact in Washington with only delegates and aides present. American reservations tied domestic questions outside the accord and Yap treaty talks were to follow within days.
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