Obregon Deluged by Pleas as Inauguration Nears
In Mexico City a small top-floor office serves as General Alvaro Obregon’s HQ where he hears daily appeals from hundreds of office seekers and political claimants seeking favors before his upcoming inauguration. He works seven hours daily amid crowded corridors guarded doors and a system critics call pernicious.
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Mexico
Alvaro , Obrégon
Obregon
General Obregon
Mexico City
Avenda Maderno
Yas’h
Hina
Alocr
Tevanoe
Whitey
Soviet Report Describes Pleasant New Anaesthetic
Paris dispatch reports Dr Marcou describing a Soviet anaesthetic with low danger and pleasant effects. Used in Petrograd hospitals, it is injected into a vein and can be topped up. patients wake with mild head heaviness but no nausea. Dr Kravkoff and Prof Fedoroff credited for animal and clinical testing. numerous operations reportedly without deaths.
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Paris
Russia
Marcou
Paria
L'Information
Petrograd
Kravkoff
Fedoroff
Salt or glucose may replace saline in certain surgeries
In specific head and neck procedures where ether or chloroform masks hinder the surgeon, intravenous saline may be replaced with glucose or bicarbonate of soda. Dr. Marcus notes this substitution when salt solutions are undesirable or dangerous for the patient.
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Anl
Greece to Hold Plebiscite on Constantine Return
Dec 4 Athens prime minister Rhal lis announced a plebiscite on the return of former King Constantine to be held Sunday. He said Constantine expects to come back and that the cabinet will ask the allies how Constantine showed disloyalty and how Greece failed to meet obligations in the allied note to the Greeks.
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Athens
Premiier Rhallis
Constantine
Greece
London
Allied Supreme Council
Counel
Smyrna
Serres
Constanting
Prince George
Cleveland
Bandits Loot Payroll in Thompson-Starrett Job Detroit
Two armed men rob Paul Lundenburg paymaster for Thompson Starrett Construction and flee with 12000 in pay envelopes. Within an hour a bank cashier, Charles McCabe, is shot and seriously wounded during a second attempted robbery nearby.
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Detroit
Mich
Paul Lundenburg
Thompson- Starrett Construction Company
Charles McCabe
350000 Worth of Wet Goods in Transit Held By Kentucky Dry Agent
Lexington reports two loaded with whisky valued at 50000 en route from a Versailles distillery to New York were seized by State Prohibition Director Williams. He awaited investigation and New York director’s on legality of the transport permits shown by the truck drivers.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Versailles
New York
Williams
Soft Coal Famine Threats Raised Last Summer Avoided
TERRE HAUTE Ind Dec 4 A soft coal famine that threatened the nation last summer has been avoided and already in many parts of the country winter stocks have been laid away Alfred M Ogle vice president of the National Coal Association said here today
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Terre Haute
Ind
Alfred M. Ogle
National Coal Association
Republican Inroads Made in Solid South Florida Analysis
In Tampa Florida on December 4 a local Democratic paper analyzes Florida returns from the presidential election. It notes the Republican share rose from under 2 percent in 1920 to about 16 percent by the current year while the Democratic vote fell slightly. The piece argues Republican gains indicate solid south inroads.
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South
Tampa
Fla
Florida
Tom
Indictments Returned in Shipping Fraud Case
W A SHINGTON Dec 4 Five cases. United States grand jury in Philadelphia returned indictments for conspiracy to defraud the Shipping Guard. Named are Ralph L Lovell William M Dobson W J Dubree and George Metenn Jr former associates of Marine Decline and Supply Co. Indictments stem from Board investigations and more charges are expected.
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W.ashngton
D.C
United States Grand Jury
Philadelphia
Benson Wills Burlington
Ralph L. Lovell
William M. Dobson
W. J. Dubree
George Metenn, Jr
Marine Decline and Supply Company of
Streets Wading Water Line Blamed on City Admin
In Thisday letters writer laments a water leak on Boyd street between Lafayette and St John that has wasted more water daily than many families use. He notes a permitted frame-building square at Loyd between St John and Livealder violates ordinance 9 and threatens property with a fire hazard. Chas Chaddock of Cleveland reports a whisky distribution raid identifying bonded whisky mixed with homemade spirit and sold as bonded whisky, with four trucks needed to transport evidence.
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Sentinel
Alf Shaw
Boyd Stret
Lafayette
St. John Street
Wendy
St. John and
Livealder Streets
Chas, Chadduck
Cleveland
Ohio
Gas Company Displays Gas Saving Burners
The Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas Co displays an exhibit at Grafton Hardware Store on East Main Street featuring gas burners and appliances designed to minimize fuel use while maximizing heat. The exhibit, led by efficiency expert HJ Stephany, aims to show modern, economical options to reduce gas bills amid rising living costs.
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Pittsburgh and
West Virginia Gas Co
Grafton Hardware
East Main Street
HJ. Stephany
Pittsburgh and West
Viginia Gass, Co
Loreau
Pi'sburgh
Engineers urged to inspect city electric plant
The Chamber of Commerce and city officials discussed inviting expert electrical engineers from West Virginia University to visit Grafton and assess the plant. Potential visitors include R. Jones, A. A. Hall, and A. H. Foreman, all former Taylor County residents, who would advise on feasibility and necessary improvements. Their guidance is sought as the plant’s life and state face a critical period. The proposal has broad support from business leaders and local officials.
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Chamber of Cononce
Grafton
R. Jones
Engineering School
West Virginia University
Morgantown
A. A
Ivy
Taylor Countians
Osage Indians to Get Incomes of About 10000
Oklahoma City report says 1920 as the year’s allotments will yield near 19000 dollars for each Osage member and for children inheriting oil rights due to death or kinship. Government officials note bonus payments now go to tribe members from past rules, with $2220000 total bonuses paid and 2228 enrolled Osages or adoptees counted at the close of the bonus allotment.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Government
Indian Agency
T Officers of Indian Affairs
FourYearOld Davis Dies From Ptomaine Poisoning
Four year old Joseph J. Davis Jr of Washington street died at two a.m. after a two day illness from ptomaine poisoning. He ate heartily at Monday dinner and soon complained of stomach trouble before declining. A physician attended and stated poison was the cause. He is survived by his father, a barber on Iaitrobe street, and a sister. The funeral will be held Monday at 12 oclock at Simpson Baptist Church with Rev Hamre officiating. interment in adjoining cemetery. Perine & Marueet in charge.
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Josseph J. Davie, Jr
Oof
J.J. Davis
Washington Street
Diane
Effuris
Jed
Mr. Davis
Iaitrobe Street
Simpson Bapist
Hamre
Perine
Marueet
Uniform plan outlined to toughen prohibition enforcement
Washington reports federal authorities will adopt a uniform plan of legal and court procedures to combat prohibition violations. Williams notes variations in views among U S attorneys and judges and cites high enforcement costs, warehouse stock, and rising tobacco tax receipts as context for the drive. Athens dispatches Greece plebiscite shock as allied powers threaten withdrawal of funds and possible territorial reprisals. Cleveland report notes whiskey distribution expansion in the city.
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Washington
Wiliam M.williams
Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Internal Revenue Bureau
Federal’ Commissioner
Pennsylvania
Armenian girls forced into harems prefer Turkish life
Entente and American relief workers report many Armenian women and girls rescued from Turkish and Arab harems prefer to stay with their husbands. Reluctance stems from fear of hardship among countrymen, attachment to their foreign spouses, and concern for children. Some educated refugees show especially complex loyalties amid outreach efforts. Continuous care and careful negotiation are required as families weigh reunion against remaining in situ.
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Samsom
Asia Minar
Entente
Turkey
Guife
Family joyous as Americans pledge not to take girl
The family rejoiced when the Americans said they would not take the girl away. He promised he would not take another wife and he gave the Americans regalia and other gifts as expressions of appreciation.
Navy Rations and Expenditures Highlight Naval Report
Admiral McGowan reports the U S Navy as the best fed force worldwide noting living conditions shipboard ban on training tables and surplus food sales. He cites higher costs for feed due to inflation, counts 900000 troops to France and 1200000 returning, and urges Congress for more funds while praising surplus vessel sales and advocating government ownership of New York and Boston coaling plants.
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Admiral McGowan
Navy Department
Congress
Navy
New York
Boston
Confirmation Services at St Augustine’s Church
Rt Rev Patrick J Donohue will administer the sacrament of confirmation to children and adults at St Augustine’s on Wednesday December 8 the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Masses at 7 00 am and 10 00 am with Benediction at evening service. bishop to give a talk beforehand.
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Patrick J. Donohue
Wheeling
Childry
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Grafton
Baltimore & Ohio awards rails order for next season
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company placed orders for steel rails totaling about 85 000 tons for next season, with expenditure estimated between 9 500 000 and 4 000 000 dollars. Details were announced today from Baltimore.
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Baltimore, Md
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Agriculturists Meet in Indianapolis for Federation Convention
Leading agriculturists gather in Indianapolis for the second annual American Farm Bureau Federation meeting. They will discuss ending the farming downturn, moving large grain wool and cotton stocks to balance prices, and forming a national agricultural policy. Key topics include cooperative marketing, anti trust exemptions, wool labeling, fertilizer production, and a $1 billion Germany credit bill. Noted speakers include Governor Hardin, Herbert Hoover, Iowa Governor Harding, T H McDonald, H G Shirley, Clifford Thone, and Henry Wallace.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dee
American Parma Bureau Federation
Kahn-Wadsworth
Rnment
Herbert Hoover
Governor Harding
Iowa
T. H. McDonald
Federal Bureau of Good Roads
H. G. Shirley
Federal Highway Council
Clifford Thone
Chicago
Henry Wallace
Women Elected to Legislature in Many States
Twenty nine women were elected to state legislatures in the recent election, about half the total for prior years. Connecticut leads with five female representatives, with gains concentrated in the east. The report lists named individuals from multiple states and notes ongoing political shifts.
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States
Connecticut
West Virginia
New York
National Woman Suffrage Association
Blutes
California
Anna D. Saylor
Elizabeth Hughes
Misa Keto B. Broughton
Emily Crown
Lillia M. Frank
Sire
Mary W. Hooker
W. A.jewett
Grace I. Edwards
Idaho
Bertha V. Irwin
Indiana
Julia Nelson
New Jersey
Margaret B. Laird
Jennie C. van Noss
Kansas
Mhinter
Gristead
Nellie Cline
May Wi
Davis, Mra
Clegg
Vermont
Edna
Doard
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