Edison Finds Plant Producing Rubber On Satisfactory Basis
Edison reports discovery of a plant that will produce rubber on a profitable basis. He answered questions in a laconic interview, saying one plant could suffice for commercial fiber, the business outlook is fair, and several non commercial experiments continue. Edison plans to pursue work in Fort Myers despite illnesses among MIT student Huston.
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Edison
West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Wire
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wilbur Huston
Huston
Fort Myers
Fla
Snow relief sweeps Dixie as deep freeze lingers
Atlanta reports promised relief within 24 hours as a benumbing cold spell eased its grip. Fourteen traffic deaths are recorded along with nine due to tires, two from exposure, and one by drowning after ice. Cold stretches to Mobile and New Orleans, with 15 to 25 degree readings in several states. New York sees 4 to 12 inches of snow and heavy traffic disruptions across the region.
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Atlanta
Gulf Coast
Mobile
New Orleans
Alabama
Georgia
Arkansas
Tennessee
Louisville
Kentucky
New York
New York City
Pennsylvania
Crawford County
Erie County
Gloucester
Camden
Burlington
Atlantic Counties
New Jersey
Storm toll in New England with deaths in Boston and Maine
A Boston pedestrian exhausted by the storm collapsed at a subway station and died while a Maine incident reports a sailor blinded by snow fell from a ship’s ladder and drowned. Massachusetts totals add to the weather toll across the region with two other local fatalities noted in Maine.
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Massachusetts
Maine
Boston
Ford Wage Increases at Ford Plants Highlight 1919 Boost
The Ford company raised its minimum daily wage from five to six dollars beginning January 1 1919 and projected annual payroll of six million dollars across Ford plants. Edsel Ford cited anticipated economies and high production volume as the basis for the raise and emphasized wage hikes must be funded by better management and product quality rather than public costs.
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Ford
Edsel Ford
Wife of Evangelist's Son Reports Car Following Her
Mrs Harriet Sunday, wife of evangelist William Sunday’s son George, says a man and woman have followed her for three days in Los Angeles and Oakland. Police investigate identity. she notes no harm but nerves. Also mentions Oakland case of theft and adultery charges against George Sunday. Also includes a report of Ernest Henne setting a new motorcycle speed record in Munich at 184.4 mph over a one kilometer course.
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Los Angeles
Harriet’ Sunday
George Sunday
Oakland
Cal
Sunday
William Sunday
Munich
Ernest Henne
Cars Must Be Kept In Good Running Shape
State Trooper H. K. Debendarfer warned that cars with defective lights or brakes will face immediate arrests in the Tay lor county area. Due to current weather and highway dangers, officers have orders to enforce safety, warn drivers, and require re checks or appearances before a justice of the peace if cars remain improperly equipped.
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H. K. Debendarfer
Charleston
Taylor County
Debendorfer
Justice of the Peace
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Roxy Wallow
The body of Mrs. Roxy Wallow, who died in Homestead Pennsylvania, arrived for burial. Bartlett Funeral Directors moved the remains from the depot to the home of her uncle Isaac T. Male in Cecil. She was the daughter of W. E. Male of Philippi. Funeral services were conducted at Cecil M. E. Church by Rev. Fred DeCast. Interment followed at Pritchard Cemetery.
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Roxy Wallow
Homestead
Bartlett Funeral
Isaac T. Male
Cecil
W. E. Male
Philippi
Fred DeCast
Cecil M. E. Church
Pritchard
Husband wins ruling in cash assistance over credit in fur purchase
Washington dispatch reports the District of Columbia court of appeals ruled a husband who gave his wife cash for essentials while prohibiting her from using his credit cannot be held liable for fur purchases charged on his account. The ruling, upholding the husband’s exemption, cites preventing extravagance and protecting those in his position while noting merchants must verify a wife’s authority to pledge credit.
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Washington
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
George Huddleston
Alabama
Bertha
Huddleston
Charles H. Robb
Senator Gillett of Mass Decides Not to Run For Office Again
Boston reports Senator Frederick Gil let of Massachusetts, age 78, will retire at the end of his six year term beginning in 1924. The decision ends 39 years of continuous congressional service, the longest of any living at that time, with praise from Republicans and supporters noting his public office record dating back 50 years.
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Boston
Mianeden Nash
Frederick” Hy
Gillet
Washington
Gillett
Warren
Wyoming
Communists Held After Disturbing City Council Session
Cleveland police reported that a group identified as the Paes Com League led by Lillian An, J121, were held on charges of creating a disturbance. Twenty one children faced possible juvenile court action as the group attempted a third time in as many weeks to disrupt a city council meeting last night.
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Cleveland
Hpss Eta
Paes ‘Com- League
Lillian An
Juevnile Court
Lynn police raid ends as dog uncovers hidden alcohol
Liquor raiders found nothing at a Lynn Massachusetts home and were about to leave when the family’s dog began digging in the garden and uncovered a hidden stash of alcohol.
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Lynn
Mass
Resolution For General Strike Is Up For Vote
In Cleveland on December 3, the International Glads Garment Workers Union planned a vote on a resolution seeking permission for a general strike in seven U S manufacturing centers. The plan calls for walkouts in New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Toledo and Baltimore with no specified action date. Cleveland and New York locals have already voted for a strike if demands are not met by January 1.
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Cleveland, O
International Gladies' Garment Workers Union
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
Toledo
Baltimore
Governor Accepts Resignations From Three Highway Members
Frankfort Kentucky December third Governor D. Sampson announced he had accepted the resignations of three state highway commission members and that the remaining member who did not resign was removed from office.
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Frankfort
D. Sampson
State Highway Commission
Ofcice
Snow Blankets City as Winter Grips West Virginia
Snow covered northern West Virginia with depths from three to eight inches on Thanksgiving Day and continued into the afternoon. Despite intermittent flurries, few serious incidents were reported though several automobile wrecks occurred Thursday during slippery conditions. Bus service to Clarksburg Fairmont Buckhannon Philippi and other areas operated on schedule.
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West Virginia
Gratton
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Buckhannon
Philippi
Konjola Ends Long Years of Suffering
Mollie Davis of Martinaburg recounts chronic stomach trouble and kidney flushes easing after using Konjola. She reports gas, cramping, back pains, and sleepless nights before relief followed by overall improvement. Konjola is sold at Grafton Drug and Chet Company and local shops.
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Trea Konjola
Mollie Davis
Queen Street
Martinaburg
Konjola
Grafton
Grafton Drug and Chet Company
Cadiz Tragedy Kills Two Men in Coal Co Work
Cadiz Ohio reports two men killed near Crushed by a mechanical hoisting unit at C. and P. Coal Company mine site. Names listed: Drs Andrews and Pleken, both from West Virginia, ages 38 and from Valparaiso region. Investigation pending.
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Cadiz
Drs Andrews
Plekend
Val
C. & P. Coal Co
Plans Approved for Carbide Cars Bridge Project
Plans approved by the war department authorize Carbide Cars Corporation to build a bridge across the Kany river back channel at land South Charleston. The project involves routing the Carbide cars line and securing necessary land access for construction and future operations. Officials anticipate improved transportation links and regional economic benefits upon completion.
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Washington
Dee
War Department
API
Carbide Cars Corporation of New
Kany River
Land
South Charleston
Civilization Reached At Cranberry Portage Rescue
Three months after a rescue by Eskimos near the circle, seven men were involved with Cranberry Portage with two remaining awaiting favorable flying conditions to be brought out.
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Cranberry Portage
Mans 3
City Charter Approved in Flint Michigan Dec 3
Fragmented local item describes approval of a city charter in Flint as part of a new form of government with electors. Noted are two women casualties from a house fire in Lincoln Park suburb last night. Remains unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Flint, Mich
Detroit
Sufto
Lincoln Park
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