Railway and political upheaval sweep nations and regions
The Midland railway announces a fortnight's notice to 3000 employees and stops livestock shipments. engineers strike add to transport woes amid wider turmoil in Ireland. In Berlin 4000 communists march with calls to seize factories and cancel debts. Washington and London report on Wilson, prohibition, and international policy amid labor unrest and protracted strikes.
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Midland Railway
Dublin
Limerick
Ulster
Minneapolis Jury Finds Finders Not Kept Purse Case Indicted
A Minneapolis jury this week concluded finders are not keepers in a grand larceny indictment. A man who found a purse and refused to return it faces trial.
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Minneapolis
Chicago building permits surge over early 20th century totals
The report notes a spike in apartment permit activity with 4 295 issued by the Chicago building commissioner for 1818 and a smaller 866 permit total across 1897 1919 and ten months in 1940. It references the Immigration Society of Japan and propaganda aims to redraw. It also mentions the Irish Consul in New York advising on post names in Kingstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Immigration Society of
Japan
California
Women in Case Partners Quarrel In Nebraska Fraud
In Kearney Nebraska six months ago Babe Keene Charlies Downey started a bootleg operation and filed an insurance claim on a car theft. Downey planted the auto as stolen, Downey later returned and learned of Keene and Downey’s alleged misconduct. Keene confessed to police and Downey was convicted of insurance fraud. Keene was sentenced to the penitentiary for car theft and Downey awaits transfer to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Neb
Babe” Keene
Downey
Ogalalla
Keene
North Platte
Fenton
Lincoln
Northwestern to lay off 125 at Missouri Valley and three shops
Northwestern officials announce a 10 percent reduction in shop forces with 125 men laid off across the Missouri Valley Norfolk Fremont and Chadron shops. The action covers the entire system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Northwestern
Missouri Valley
Fremont
Chadron
Speakers urge unity to stabilize wartime conditions
Harry Morrs of the Nebraska chamber presses elimination of pessimism and a united citizenry at the Norfolk chamber of commerce banquet. Co E Burnham of the Federal Reserve says conditions reflect war, urging sacrifice while noting eastern improvement and western hardship. D F E Dickinson of the Northwestern railroad reports progress on spikes and payrolls under private ownership to improve public service.
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Norfolk
Neb
Harry Morrs
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
Co. E. Burnham
Federal Reserve Bank
D. F E. Dickinson
Northwestern Railroad
Receiver named for potash company in Lincoln Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska December 9 Special C Waugh of Lincoln was appointed receiver for the American Potash Company of Alliance Nebraska by Federal Judge T C Munger. Bond fixed at 10000 dollars Waugh ordered to operate the plant until coal and oil supplies on hand are exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
C. Waugh
Lincoln
American Potash Company of
Alliance, Neb
T. C. Munger
Waugh
Fight New U S Tax Plan Plea To Farmer
Farmers were urged to oppose repealing the excess profits tax and to oppose a new sales tax to fill the deficit. H C McKenzie of Walton New York, chaired the American Farm Bureau Federation taxation committee at the federation's second annual convention in Indianapolis. He said business interests push a plan to shift the burden to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
United News
H. C. McKenazie
Walton
WN. Y
American Farmaureau Federation
Federation
McKenzie
Ida County Man Loses US Citizenship in Nat. Proceeding
John Henry Groepper of Ida Grove had his citizenship certificate revoked by Judge Hutchinson after he claimed alien enemy exemption but certified military service during the war. The case followed action by the American Legion and Agent Bodie, leaving Groepper still a German subject.
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Ida Grove
Hutchinson
John Henry Groepper
Groepper
American Legion
Bodie
Germany
Coroner Advises Woolen Stockings and High Waists for Pneumonia Prevention
The Chicago coroner urges women to wear high shoes, loosely knitted woolen stockings, and high waists to reduce pneumonia risk, reflecting period health advice.
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Chicago
Incomplete Report on County Auditors Returns
The official court on county officers has been completed but presidential electors and members of congress returns are not polished. County auditors did not consider necessity for enclosures and noted that “Everybody knew who was elected” so details were deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Dee
Ataty
Congress
Indictments Linked to Pittsburgh May Primary Irregularities
Charles Anderson and 23 others named in federal indictments in Pittsburgh for irregularities in the May primary in the 31st district. The cases allege improprieties tied to the election process and involve several city officials. The report notes charges filed late today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Pa
Associated Press
Charles Anderson
Pittsburgh
Federal District Court
31St
Georgette Schaerr Denied U S Citizenship Despite War Service
Fremont Neb December 8 Special Georgette Schaerr a Fremont woman who served 14 months in France as a liaison interpreter for the U S Army during World War I has been denied American citizenship due to legal technicalities She was born in Alsace Lorraine when it was part of the German empire and her Paris petition lacked a U S district court her father died before naturalization and her mother did not pursue the matter This leaves her without a country though she served loyally and later worked for the Nebraska Telephone Company as a cable clerk and telephony specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemont
Neb
Sam
Germany
Paris
Georgette Schaerr
America
United States
Mias Schaerr
Miss Schaerr
United States Signal Corps
France
Uncle Sam
Russell
Signal Corps
Pershing
Harding Plans Special Session After Inauguration
President-Elect Harding told Republican senators he hopes Congress passes appropriation bills this session and cleans up routine business so a special session may be called shortly after inauguration. He aims to avoid partisan advantage and seeks budget action and tariff revision progress while discussing foreign relations.
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Washington
United News
Harding
Congress
League
Germany
League of Nations
Senator New
Scout council conference opens in Omaha on national planning
A conference of Boy Scout council representatives from Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa began in Omaha with George F. Misher of New York, assistant national scout executive, to plan organization for councils not yet under export supervision.
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Omaha, Neb
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
George F. Misher
New York
Merlo Wager Ends in Tragedy as Giorgi Dies
In San Francisco on December 7 Andrew Merlo allegedly tried to shoot Amanda Giorgi as a wager claiming he could shoot the hat without harming the man. He aimed too low and Giorgi was killed, police reported.
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San Francisco
Cal
Associated Press
Andrew Merlo
Amanda Giorgi
Stenrtha
Nebraska Women to Be Elector
Lincoln December 3 Nebraska will be the only state to furnish women electors when casting the electoral vote. Col Presson issued certificates to Republican electors naming two women Mrs H H Wheeler Lincoln and Mrs Draper Smith Omaha as electors at large. The question remains who will carry the returns to Washington and whether a woman or a man will be chosen by the governor or delegation.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
J. H. Presaon
McKelvie
Presson
H. H. Wheeler
Draper Smith
Omaha
Washington
Solomon
Requisition Proceedings Involving Wisconsin Robbery Suspects
Acting Gov P A Brows heard requisition proceedings Wednesday against John J Bohner E Stewart and Herbert Ryah charged with robbing the Superior Wisconsin State Bank of 7500 dollars. Wisconsin agents testified.
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Lincoln, Neb
United Preas
P. A. Brows
John J. Bohner
E. Stewart
Herbert Ryah
Superior
Wis
Wisconsin
Land Open for Homestead Entry in Knox County Nebraska
A federal land office notice states 960 acres of government land along the Missouri river in Knox County Nebraska will be open to homestead entry at 9 a.m. January 7. The land lies within Knox County near Lincoln.
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Lincoln, Neb
United Press
Federal Land Office
Missouri River
Knox County
Fremont Official Denies Alienation Claims in Divorce Suit
Fremont Neb December report states city councilman Martin Rees of North Bend calls allegations of wife Clara Rees and Mrs. Johnson in alienation of affections "hot and ridiculous." He seeks separation and alimony, offering to give custody of their child. Mrs. Rees seeks $50,000 damages.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Whallington
Wolby
Johnson
Reward Paid For Capture Of Dennis Chester
Kansas City announces Howard McCutcheon awarded Dr. Marion Hanson of Broken Bow a $2,500 reward for aiding in the capture of Dennis Chester, the accused slayer of Florence Barton. The prize split with Er. L. Hammond, deputy sheriff of Custer County, Nebraska, who recaptured Chester after his fall from a moving train's stateroom window at Broken Bow.
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Kansas City
Howard McCutcheon
The
Law Enforcement Association
Maron Hanson
Broken Bow
Dennis Chester
Florence Barton
Dr. Hanson
Er. L. Hammont
Custer County
Nebraska
Chester
New Plan to Create 100 Million Export Financing Bank
Chicago talks among bankers and business leaders aim to form an export financing corporation under the Edge law. The venture would raise 100 million dollars from banks, manufacturers, farmers, and exporters across federal reserve districts to revive U S trade by backing surplus materials and finished goods for foreign markets.
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New York
United Press
America
Chicago
Charles H. Sabin
Guaranty Trust Company
Europe
Brussels
M. Stracosh
Financelal Commission
League of Nations
United States
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve
American Banking Association
Man on Presidential Yacht Stabs Wife in Nightmare Incident
In Portsmouth Virginia a chief boatswain's mate on the presidential yacht Mayflower stabbed his wife and cut her throat during a nightmare episode. He then wounded himself in the neck. The couple's infant daughter was expected. Wallam claimed a nightmare caused the attack. The wife is 18, from Philadelphia. the husband reportedly lacked leave from his vessel. Both may die.
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Portsmouth
Victor Bishop Wallam
Philadelphia
Homestead
Fla
Blaze Destroys Kearney Gas Plant
A Monday night fire and explosion destroyed the Kearney gas plant, blowing out the north wall and causing an estimated loss of 60,000 dollars. The blaze left Kearney without gas for fuel and heating for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Neb
Contractor plan for affordable house at ten thousand dollars
A brief Irish World notice discusses building a house on contract with a total cost of ten thousand dollars. The dialogue shows two parties debating feasibility and the question of payment upon bulk construction, indicating an inquiry into pricing for larger-scale work.
Can Opener Demo Sparks Dessert Plan in Birmingham
In a Birmingham Age-Herald snippet Henry, an agent, calls after noon with a patented can opener. He is asked if a purchase was made, and the response notes they will have fine canned fruit for dessert tonight and plan to see the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
Henry
Rowdyism in Armour ends with punishment for three youths
Justice Palmer sentences three Armour youths after a scuffle at a boy scout meeting. State's Attorney Walker brought the case, and the sheriff dispersed the crowd. Each boy receives five days in jail and a ten dollar fine.
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Palmer
Walker
Soa Street
Linford Linde Kugel
George Egan Buys Sioux Falls Press
George W. Egan of Sioux Falls purchased the Sioux Falls Press from Willis C. Cook. The independent republican morning paper sold for more than $100,000, with policy to remain unchanged. Cook did not announce his future plans.
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Sioux Falls
8. D
George W. Hgan
Haw
Sioux Falls Press
Independent Republican
Willis C. Cook
Egan
Cook
Auto Death Toll Heaviest Last Year
The census bureau reports 3408 people died in or from auto accidents last year. The death rate stood at 14.1 per 100000 population, rising each year since 1915, with 1919 showing higher totals than 1918.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Glove workers form Chicago co operative factory led by Agnes Nestor
Chicago glovemakers open a worker owned factory on the northwest side with Agnes Nestor as chair. The Rochdale plan inspired venture aims for fair wages and humane conditions, pledging a 44 hour week and a 5 percent depreciation fund.
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James L. Kilgallen
United News
Chicago
Agnes Nestor
Great Britain
France
Miss Nestor
Rochdale
Lancashire
Europe
Nestor
America
Co-Operative Bank
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cleveland
Farmers Packing Plant Nears Completion Board Elects Bramwell
Huron D December six directors of the Farmers Cooperative Packing company fill the last vacancy with FF R Bramwell, a notable Huron lumber dealer. The board cancels stock sales through fiscal agents to let 6400 stockholders handle remaining stock. Manager Voltz reports rapid plant progress and an enlarged schedule aiming to enclose the entire plant by December end. The secretary notes the company is in good condition and stockholders push the project forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Farmers’ Co-operative Packing Company
FF. R. Bramwell
G. C. Voltz
One Little Refugee Set To Return To China
Eight year old Budolkia Cor elkina, under American Red Cross care, travels from New York to San Francisco en route to China after being part of a Russian war refugee group. She will stay in the orient until conditions allow her safe return. She previously passed through New York last September on a voyage to France with hundreds of other refugees from Vladivostok. An attempt to place her in European Russia fell through as unsafe.
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New York
Associated Press
Tomsk
Siberia
American Red Cross
Budolkia Corelkina
San Francisco
China
Orient
France
Vladivostok
Russia
Why don't you take a vacation this year Himkins
From New York Central Lines the dialogue implies workplace tension as a boss can manage without Himkins. Himkins fears losing control or status if his absence becomes noticeable, hinting at internal company dynamics and employee loyalty.
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New York Central Lines
Himkins
Trouble Ahead From Kansasily Star
Fragmentary prose notes a character named Tommy-Ma with a questionable idea and a remark about a week with grandma feeling like heaven to him, mentioning Mr. Williame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kansasily Star
Tommy
Mr. Williame
Grandma
Scarlet fever surge in London hospitals prompts inquiry
A medical correspondent notes over 6 000 scarlet fever cases in London hospitals and asks what triggers the epidemic cycle occurring about every three years, with diphtheria also rising in lesser measure.
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London Hospitals
Gays & Medical Correspondent
Unable to determine from provided text
The text excerpt is illegible and does not contain clear names, events, or facts to summarize into a news item with identifiable persons or organizations.
Dublin murders not committed by Sinn Fein leaders
In Dublin a British report disputes Sinn Fein and Dáil Éireann leadership in the Irish murder waves. It says a secret brotherhood of 15 leaders directs killings, and that peace efforts by Father O Flanagan and Arthur Griffith may fail. The piece notes a theatrical calm and reports a court martial conviction of Freeman's Journal publishers.
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London
United News
Father O’planagan
Sinn Fein
Dall Eireann
Ireland
Brotherhood
Father O'Flanagan
Arthur Griffith
Lloyd George
Dail Eireann
Arthur Henderson
Labor Commission
Henderson
Laborites
The
Freeman’s Journal of Dublin
Edwards, Witzgerald
Hooper
Truce Talks Advance in Ireland as Clergy Urge Peace
Dublin reports growing eagerness for a truce led by Cardinal Logue and Archbishops and echoed by Dail Eireann members. A high Fein official and a government representative pursue an armistice followed by talks on an Irish parliament with Ulster safeguards. Military raids continue amid peace efforts.
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Dublin
United News
South Ireland
Logte
Wain
Gilmartin
Tuam
Harty
Cashel
Dall Eireann
Finn Fein
Dail Eireann
Ulster
French's Father Offers Self to Save Son From Prison
In Grand Rapids Michigan on December 7 the elderly father of bank embezzler Fred W. Freich asked to take his son’s punishment. Judge Dunham refused. Freich was later sentenced to 19 to 20 years in the state prison with a recommendation for the maximum term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iand Rapids
Mich
United News
Fred W. Freich
French
Dunham
Wong
Palmer Denounced Over Prosecution of Retail Profiteers
Salt Lake City December 7 A Mitchell Palmer attorney general was denounced for alleged failure to prosecute profiteers among retailers at the opening session of the conference of officers of cattlemen's associations representing 12 western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Associated Press
A. Mitchell Palmer
Cattlemen’s Associations
Western States
Earthquake in Albania renders 15000 homeless
An earthquake struck the Topolina district southwest of Aviona on Monday, leaving 15,000 people homeless. Local authorities assess damage and coordinate relief efforts for affected families and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviona
Albania
Topolina
Omaha Man Killed While Intervening in Alcohol Theft
Omaha Nebraska December 7 Associated Press report says Robert Bullard a 37 year old man was fatally shot while investigating a warehouse burglary. Police say Bullard stepped onto a back perch after hearing breaking glass and was killed by fleeing thieves who escaped.
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Omaha
Neb
Associated Preas
Robert Bullard
Bullard
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Paul W. Yeoman
PUB
Hulett
Crook County, WY
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Emssland
Wilson
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Chicago Church Federation
Arc de Triomphe
French Chamber of Deputies
Joffre
Foch
Petaine
Pantheon
Boston
Ireater Shoe Workers’ Union
Thomas G. Plant Shoe Company
Springfield T
Mass
Amherst and
Holyoke Colleges
Springfield
Amherst
George C. Johnson
District 15
United Mine Workers of America
Amon
University of Washington
Lyle von Ericksen
Newfoundland
Iritish
Forest Patrol
Cheyenne
Wyn
Armour & Co
Dominion
Yokio
Orleans
John I Kraher
Bigs
Actlesh P
Panama
Nhweather
James Li Lasidia
Loon
Justice
Peach
Potash Company
U. S
Ida County
Fort Worth
Tex
Brasoa
Here
Kimball
Kimball Electric Light and Power Plant
BOY Scout
Merlo
Giorgi
Northbend
Bloomfield
Mins
Myrtle Darrow
Wayne
J. D. Darrow
Peru
George W. Koester
Creston
Sirause Dry Gools
George Egan
Tay
Farmers’ Packing
Syracuse
Sunn, Fenners
Lank
Son
American Red Cross Workers
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