24 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
1
A violent disturbance near Cairo left nineteen dead and twenty wounded as troops were summoned. In Gizep a suburb raid caused five deaths and additional injuries. The unrest prompted a heavy security response across the area.
Six followers of a nationalist leader ordered out of the city are detained as unrest erupts in Suez. The British authorities report arrests, injuries, and expulsion orders amid ongoing demonstrations tied to hardline anti-British actions and attempts to mobilize opposition.
Elizabeth Miltenberger aged 9 dies at her daughter's home near Gaehen, following illness. Funeral services will be held at the daughter’s home in the afternoon with burial at the nearby Viedett cemetery.
A report from London describes the assault on the youngest son of a titled figure, while lodging in Powderlain Castle near Exeter. The incident involved a nighttime attack by a bandit and subsequent robbery in the area.
In Columbus Tud Dec 24 Ben Brooks was found guilty of murdering Amazona Montgomery and was sentenced to death.
The probate court ordered the return of Messick property from guardian for Lydia Weaver and Thad Weaver heirs. The order transfers all papers and guardianship assets to the court and guardian Bowser, with the case noting Messick reentered control. Joe Welgel was granted a divorce decree.
Associated Press reports that 24 prisoners, including notable socialists like Debs, are to be released tomorrow as authorities finalize arrangements. Warden E. Diver cited awaiting orders from the Attorney General as the plan moves to the Terre Haute penitentiary for Debs and other leaders to determine their future activities.
Washington delegates debated a 6000 ton submarine cap for Britain and the United States while Japan France and Italy retain current totals. The British plan to abolish submarines was filed with no decision. Britain and other powers weighed abolition versus France’s demand to delay until full figures on auxiliary tonnage are set.
The chamber weighs tariff policy changes and a proposed tariff adjustment board to set rates while protecting American industries. It argues for moderation in duties until international price and demand stabilize and cites committee members including P. Wheel and J. Barnes.
London reports a plea by Creat Britain for abolition of the site uurlie as a naval weaven drawing strong interest at a Washington conference. Lord Lee of Fareham outlined reasons for the proposal while Japan's shipyard laborers secure one year of work as 10 light cruisers and 24 destroyers proceed. Portsmouth notes a navy sale of 12 vessels including the Brooklyn, Astoria, Vega, and Smith with proceeds around 310 thousand dollars.
The Daily Democrat notes an upcoming holiday shift with Christmas falling on Sunday and observes the following Monday as a general holiday. The item highlights a scheduling change for the week and the public notice of the observed day.
The post office will be open until 9 PM on Christmas Eve. All departments close after that time for the day. Rural carriers will cover routes as usual while city delivery is arranged to be made.
Didianapo police detained Nepanon FL Lavering on multiple counts of issuing bad checks.Authorities say the suspect offered checks that bounced across several transactions, prompting a formal arrest and ongoing investigation.
The forecast reports cloudy skies and a sharp cold wave tonight with much cooler conditions. Sunday brings fair weather, with especially colder temperatures in the southern portions of the state.
The first Christiana pageant by the sisters of Goshen is tonight at the east entrance to the courthouse. Community Service directs the program with Charles W. Clark overseeing. Over 300 participants, carolers from ten groups sing across wards starting at six.
Prohibition agents led by Harveys T. Duncan will canvass Philadelphia hotels cafes and restaurants tonight to enforce Christmas and New Year’s dryness. Authorities report over 2500 gallons of brandy withdrawn in the first three days of the week amid ongoing enforcement.
About 250 troops arrived in Newport Kentucky as a standoff between city officials and striking workers persisted for two weeks. Officials did not expect immediate use of rifles, hoping the show of force would calm tensions bordering on wartime conditions and night alarms.
Mayor William T Charules attempts to claim a population boost by a city census of 2,304 residents listed as living in Goshen, but the 1920 federal census will stand at official figures. The city faced questions over cost and the political aim of the census move.
Three hundred fifty tenants in a downtown Cleveland arcade receive Christmas gifts in the form of rent cuts from 10 to 15 percent. The reductions take effect January 1.
All but two of the victims are described as Negro. Details are scarce as powerful winds devastate small Arkansas and Louisiana communities leaving widespread damage and unanswered questions.
Warnings spread as rivers and creeks rise after a violent wind storm. Reports indicate multiple fatalities, predominantly among Black residents, with extensive property damage in Arkansas Tennessee and Missouri border areas. Clarksville and surrounding farms report collapsed stores and injured residents.
Reports from Green cod Mississippi and Morehouse parish Louisiana indicate a deadly tornado struck the Lawson and Sutton plantation area near Monroe. One white man and six Black individuals were killed with several others injured. damage included demolished buildings and scattered wreckage.
Heavy rains in southern Ohio prompt the United States Weather Bureau to issue flood warnings for the lower Sereto River. Officials caution further flood warnings may be issued later today for the lower Muskingar River.
Cincinnati faces severe flood danger after three days of heavy rain. The Ohio River rose toward flood stage with 45 feet reached at Toa. om and surrounding creeks flooding Mill creek and displacing residents in Cumminsville and St Bernard. Police and fire crews rescued belongings as bridges risked damage.
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