Coolidge praises Pan American arbitration for peace
President Coolidge lauded South American republics for advancing peace at the Pan American Conference on Conciliation and Arbitration. He cited historic pacts from 1822 to 1847 and noted some nations make arbitration mandatory, framing a path away from conflict toward orderly dispute resolution.
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Washington
South America
Coolidge
Western Hemisphere
Colombia
Peru
Chile
Mexico
Panama
Lima
Gun Duel Kills Robber and Wounds Inn Keeper
On the Mount Rainier Highway a robbery at an inn ended with a gun duel. Paddy Pigglon of Seattle is killed as Julien Tison is wounded in the abdomen. Two men entered, held up Mrs. Tison, and fled after the innkeeper opened fire.
Weather Sketch Reads Mild and Fair Tuesday
The forecast notes mild conditions with no extreme cold patterns. Expect lighter winds and a pleasant day as temperatures hover within a comfortable range for outdoor activity.
Home Of Aviation In Tribute To Wrights
Dayton remembers Orville Wright on a civic celebration marking his role in aviation history. The piece notes the Wright brothers' pioneering flight and the local honor given to Orville in the early flying era, with continuation referenced on Page Three.
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Wrights
Dayton
Ohio City
William FE. Berchtold
Alsocia'd Press
Gruile Wright
Wilbur
TB Seals On Sale In City
Grafton residents, active in community work, are invited to buy Christmas TB seals to fight tuberculosis. Lloyd L. Shriver stepped down as director. G. Wesley Evans now leads the Kiwanis underprivileged children committee. Evans mailed over 1,000 letters to promote the drive and asking for support.
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Grafton
Lloyd L. Shriver
G. Wesley Evans
Kiwanis Club
Buty
Evans
West Virginia
League Council delays U S 70 world court adhesion
Lugano Switzerland December 10 The League of Nations council will not urge United States entry to the world court at its present session by adopting a study on advisory opinions The 14 member body unanimously postponed action on a resolution from the assembly The council continues to require unanimity but no statute demands it The United States reservations on advisory opinions without its consent remain a point of discussion The world court issue is tied to reports of President Coolidge reopening negotiations. continued on Page Five.
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Switzerland
Council of the
League of Nations
Council
Assembly of the League
League
United States
World Court
Coolidge
Eielson Awarded Distinguished Cross in Polar Flight
Carl B. Eielson received the Distinguished Cross for a daring polar flight with Capt. George H. Wilkins from Point Barrow Alaska to Spitzbergen last spring. The War Department cited the mission as an extraordinary achievement and among the most remarkable in history. Eielson, a first lieutenant in the air corps reserve, is listed with an address at Hatton North Dakota.
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Washington
Carl B. Eielson
George H. Wilkins
North Pole
Point Barrow
Alaska
Spitzbergen
War Department
Elolson
Air Corps
Army
Hatton
N, D
Cel tic Strikes Roches Point Crest in Irish Waters
Passengers are rescued from the White Star liner Celtic after it ran aground near Roches Point Cork harbor Cobh Ireland. Tug attempts to tow failed leaving crew aboard as tenders ferried 263 passengers to safety among rough seas and cold rain. Joan Crawford among first cabin passengers listed. Continuous risk as next tide could free or sink the vessel.
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IrelapibeDee
White Star
Celtic
New York
Roches Point
Linter
Press Association
Liverpool
Vestris
Joan Crawford
Ti‘ Harkor
Maile
Willie Star
Cel
Boulder Dam Unsettled as Congress Confronts Water and Debt
Washington reports the second week of Congress shows the Senate still tackling Boulder Dam issues while the House moves to Austrian and Greek war debt settlements. Arizona-California water distribution and whether the dam will be government or private built dominate talks. Rep Garrett and Rep Crisp oppose the Greek debt settlement of about 20 million dollars, with prospects for a final adjustment and continued coverage.
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Boulder Dam
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California
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Crisp
Georgia
Michigan Parked Car Murder of Schoolteacher
Bulletins report 15 year old Simmy Deakin confessed to killing Miss Flossly Carter, whose body was found beaten in her car on an abandoned road near Sheridan. Olivet College freshman Lee Bracey, 19, was questioned and released. Deakin claimed motive a grudge. State police captain Fred Armstrong outlined Deakin's account and disposal of the evidence.
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Mich
Simmy Deakin
Flossly Carter
Bracey
Fred Armstrong
State Police
Deakin
Miss Carter
Sheridan
Jenkin
Armstrong
Sheridan Teacher Beaten to Death In Car
Miss Flossie Carter a 27 year old Sheridan school teacher was found beaten to death in her car on a little travelled road. There were marks on her throat and face and her clothing torn, the head crushed apparently with an axe. The body was found by Ray Sollier a 14 year old.
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Sheridan, Mich
Flossie Carter
Sheridan
Ray Sollier
Kiwailang Guests to West Union by Kiwanians
Kiwailang will be guests at West Union as Grafton Kiwanians depart at 4:30 pm for a 6:16 pm intercity meeting hosted by the local group under Arthur G. Yates. Grafton promotes a trophy for best attendance, with recent strong showings from Pennsboro and others, as autos carry the delegates home later tonight.
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West Union
Grafton
Arthur G. Yates
Grafton Club
Pennsboro
Slain Coal Dealer Mixed In Mine Row
Canton Ohio December 10 rumors said Bernard E Fearn 35 slain coal dealer was involved in mine ventures in West Virginia and Pennsylvania Sheriff Ed Gibson checked reports that he was threatened by a former employer accused of theft Fearn was shot in the doorway of his home seven miles from Canton by a well dressed young woman who asked for Fearn and rang the bell
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Canton
Ohio
Bernard E. Fearn
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ed Gibson
Theo
Fearn
Aummons
Stocks Make Comeback In Early Trades
New York December 10 1942 rumors of organized buying support by leading bankers sparked a sharp rally at the market open. New highs were touched on several issues with gains of 2 to 23 points. Radio surged to 314 and many blue chips rose while Montgomery Ward fell before recovering. Officials denied knowledge of any banker meeting, though market chatter persisted.
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International Harvester
National Tea
Victor Talking Machine
American Smelting
Columbia Graphaphone
Kennecott Copper
General Motors
General Electric
Dupont
International Stelephone
American Can
Montgomery Ward
Wall Street
Bankers
J. P. Morgan. & Co
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Audi A Meating
Slayer Howell flees after deadly county hospital gunfight
Van Buren Arkansas December 10 Twenty officers hunted Bill Howell 60 after he killed three at the county hospital then eluded capture by slipping away wounded but unseen Howell engaged authorities at his Cedarfield farm near Van Buren in a fresh exchange of gunfire and escaped into the brush amid reports he was not seriously hurt authorities prepared to file murder charges
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van Bureau
Ark
William Howell
van Buren
Bill Howell
Howell
Cederfield
Seaking
Paraguay Blame Sought for Border Clash and Turmoil
Bolivian and Paraguayan tensions rise after clashes along the frontier. Governments seek calm while Congress meets secretly and commissions are named to advise on emergency measures. Demonstrations push for conflict as officials warn of duties and unity in defense.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Paraguay
Hernando Dilea
Atatt
Walla Walla Attorney Brooks Shot in Home Ambush
John W. Brooks a veteran attorney and pioneer resident of Walla Walla was shot to death in his home as he played cards with housekeeper Mrs. Gertrude Burdhaw. Burdhaw testified a masked man entered after a door rap and fired twice at Brooks in his breast. Burdhaw was the sole witness.
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Brooks
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