British price manipulation probe opens on rubber and more
Washington reports a House inquiry into alleged manipulation of crude rubber prices by the English colonial government with charges of bad faith. The investigation expands to other raw materials and may involve Hoover administration officials and industry buyers. A pulpwood matter cites U S Canada duties and a push for Canadian Parliament action.
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Washington
Great Britain
Representatye Ts
Tennessee
Democratic
Rational Cuitantce
England
Tather
Interstate Commerce Commmittes
Maunry
Tilson
Connecicut
Barker
Hoover
Canada
United States
Seek Substitute For Railway Labor Board
In Chicago on December 21 the Association of Railway Workers approved legislation to abolish the United States Railroad Labor Board and set up substitutes. The action followed President Coolidge’s urging of serious efforts to reach a labor agreement. In Cleveland on December 21 a bill to replace the labor board with a mediation board whose findings would be binding on both sides was to be introduced in Congress, announced by W G Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainsmen.
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Chicaga
Association of Railway Taceatives
United States Railroad Labor Board
Coolidge
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainsmen
Army of Feng Meats Defeat on Yangtsun Front
London reports a 24 hour artillery duel ending Sunday night on the Yangtsun front. Feng Yu-Hsiang’s forces failed to break Li Ching-Ling’s troops in Chih province. The Daily Mail's correspondent notes heavy casualties, waning support, and signals a possible end to fighting in the north. Feng calls for peace though no terms are set.
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London
Yangtsun
Daily Mails
Feng Yu-Hsiang
National People's Army
Li Ching-Ling
Chih
Feng
Tus
Tment
Nnl
Bill to Bar Deceit in Procuring Evidence on Liquor Violations
In Workington a bill to bar deceit in procuring evidence in liquor enforcement becomes a voting issue. Rep Tuehe, a Virginia Democrat, pushes to prevent covert actions like a Motel Mayflower incident where a dry agent posed as a congressman. An amendment would fund procurement of evidence next year but require lawful methods.
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Workington
Dre
House
Fdas
Democrat
Virginia
Congress
Ticker
Nual
Pintlips
Cepubkean
Ponnsslyama
Aed
Farm Aid Battle Grows Warm In Congress
Washington reports rising demand for extensive farm relief ahead of new measures. Secretary Jardine touts cooperative marketing while President Coolidge backs a separate agricultural bill. Senate sponsor McNary of Oregon and House chair Unangst push the measures amid calls to curb surplus crop sales.
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Washington
House
Jardine
Pres Dent Coolidge
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Unaugeo
Agriculture
Bill
McNars-J Taupe Export Corporation
Dickinson
Iowa
Chief of Diploma Mill Guilty in Conspiracy Case
A Kansas City man, Ralph Venght, was acquitted while another suspect faced a verdict on charges of conspiring to defraud through a diploma mill operation. Justice Stafford remanded the accused awaiting sentencing as details remained unclear from the day’s proceedings.
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Washington Tee
Stafford
Toyal
Ralph Venght
Kansas City
FAILED BUTTE FIRM TO PAY TEN PER CENT
Butte Montana December 21 1921 trustee Frank Pashia reported at a meeting of creditors for the bankrupt Laurier Walcot a 10 percent dividend to creditors. Additional dividends expected. Trustree Werman Blank reports more than $404 on hand. Preferred claim and reclamation claims total $290000, attorneys rushing to dispose of petitions.
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Butte
Mont
Frank Pashia
Laurier-Walcot
Trustre Werman Blank
Free MaGee Cleared of Contempt in NM High Court
Santa Fe, N M December 21 The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the governor's power to pardon direct contempt and freed editor MaGee from habeas corpus while overturning sheriff inaction on the pardon. MaGee had faced contempt charges tied to remarks during trials and editorials in his Albuquerque newspaper. He now faces manslaughter charges linked to a Meadows hotel altercation with Judge Leahy in Las Vegas last August.
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Santa Vo
N. M
Dre
Carl CU. MaGee
Albuquerque
New Mexico
State Supreme Court
MaGee
Honot
Jair
San Miguel
Ure
James F. Winkle
Las Vegas
David J. Leahy
John B. Lasseter
Judge Toahy
Meadows Hotel
East Las Vegas
Tast
Violent Atlantic Storm Hits France and Alps Snowbound
Paris reports heavy winds along the coast and in Paris with rising rivers and alarm as snow blankets the Alps disrupts communications between Briancen and Grenoble and with Italy. Vigo Spain closes port as a great storm halts the harbor and troops ships return after a sailing fleet sets out.
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Paris
Channel
Atlantic
France
Vrom Yanous
Canes
Venedee
Cironde
Alps
Vigo
Spain
Castilla
Melita
League Would Enforce Dry Law in Nebraska
Nebraska Anti-Saloon League leader says the league would bear enforcement costs if state legislation authorizes the league to enforce the law and collect all fines, with sheriffs paid. Also notes Ford backing a trans polar non stop flight from Alaska to Spitzbergen early spring, connected to Arctic exploration plans.
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Omaha
Wathout
Nebraska
New York
Det
Henry Ford
Point Barrow
Alaska
Spitzbergen
Arcercary
Shengo
Vithadine Stefansson
Keasaly Bows
American Geographiind Society
George Viking
Malcom Alexander Smith
Hulg bill to amend tariff act proposed in Congress
A Democratic Tennessee representative introduced a bill to repeal flexible provisions of the tariff pact allowing the president to make rate readjustments. The measure aims to curb executive power over duties in tariff policy.
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Washington
Representatie Tall Democrat
Tennessee
Riot violence in Japan leaves hundreds hurt and killed
A fragmented report describes a clash near Tekye involving contractors and local troops. The page notes hundreds wounded or killed and signals a chaotic battle with unclear causes and alien factions.
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Imas
Proung
Liburts
Tekye
Rumor of Rankin Appointment as Federal Prosecutor
Rumor swirls that Rankin may become United States district attorney for Montana. The chatter cites endorsements from Welling ton D Banko of Weelena and Montana officials, with Senate action anticipated within days. Continental sources note Rankin is a Montanan and brother of Jeanette Rune King of Massaida, a former attorney general nominee, as discussions unfold in Washington.
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Wellington D. Banko
Weelena
Keneral
Montana
State Supreme Coat
Scott Leavith
Fathe Afhee
United States District Attories
Washington
Conridge
Lanynad Committee
Senate
Ghisgen
Tate
Ranken
Jeanette Rune
Massaida
Wea
Wageles
Moorana
Mellon policy to be liberal on foreign debt deals
Treasury officials said regardless of Congress actions, countries with funding agreements may continue financing in the United States. Mellon called the settlements sincere and said no action would be taken solely on that account. Most agreements have been ratified abroad, and similar congressional approval is needed here. The policy aims to reassure nations and support broader refinancing and expansion plans in winter and spring.
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Washington
Congress
Tressury Department
Treasury
American Debt Commission
Mellon
Frei Varios
United States
France
We Treasury
Walsh and Pepper Address Senate on World Court Plan
After three days of debate a note was sent to lay before the senate by Senator Lentont of Wisconsin that after the Christmas recess the work proposal would be kept before the senate and pressed to a quick vote. Senators Woasely and Pepper spoke. The letter urged a cautious approach and warned against entangling alliances while stressing the need for U S adherence to principles and possible reservations. The debate touched constitutional and executive powers and possible changes to the treaty ratification process. Continued on page ...
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Washington
Senate
Lentont
Reptyhtean
Wisconsin
United States
Judge Lindsey Keeps His Seat Amid Turbulent Ruling
The article reports Judge Lindsey retaining his seat after a contentious election cycle. Relations among four Florida counties are described as strained, with mention of officials and a sergeant at arms involved in the electoral process.
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Judge Lindsey
Fish gar from bay wonman sits at wheel
Fragmented OCR recounts a woman found at a bay fishing boat scene. It notes she wears almond rings and attended a party before disappearance. Mentions three children and links to Walter J. Selby, who led the search effort.
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Wonman
Dave
Shir
Dankers Fig
Walter J. Selby
Candy
Selby
Mussolini empire claim denied by official circles
Rome dispatch notes London report that Mussolini planned to proclaim Italy an empire was met with strong denials in official quarters. Stefani agency called the report absolutely fantastic. The item mentions past imperial pretensions and a rumored coin bearing the crown, but officials assert no such move is planned.
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Rome
London
Mussolini
Italy
Stefani
Premuer
Ciept
Wingdom
Abyssinia
Thule
Berg of
Tale
Vanperor
Thippa
Traty
Swow Cuts Off Flock Of Cars In Route Disruption
A garbled report describes a state weather or road department action near Chevette Meadow north of Chevette. The text mentions a blockage or diversion affecting vehicles, with references to an ongoing effort and stranded travelers. Names and exact locations are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Cheseone
Drest
State Wels Department
Chevette
Alent Santo
Probe Ordered Into Death of Negro in Clarksdale
A grand jury investigation was ordered into the death of a Black man in Clarksdale following his admission to a murder charge. Authorities report arrests and forged note charges tied to the case as the probe proceeds.
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Clarksdale
Mass
Tibi Sebrday Mehr
Lindsey Gadenian
Jolpe Wal Alcorth
Mitchell Testimony On Navy Criticism And Shenandoah Trial
Colonel Mitchell testified about his criticism of the Navy amid the Shenandoah court martial. He cited information from what he called reliable sources and deductions. The proceedings included examination by Major Leonard and arguments at the Capitol as lawmakers denounced the outcome.
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Wella Mitel Cote
Tequigante
Tus
Hin Raye Tay
Matchell
Leonard
Nia
San Antonio
Ong
Shenandoah
Mitchell
Capitol
Major Lennard
Wil. Nan Hforgeard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Judge Advocate
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Center For Divorce
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