King Constantine to Lead Soldiers in Smyrna Action
King Constantine will travel to Smyrna to take personal command of Greek forces aiding allied troops against Turkish nationalists. Premier Rhallis vows Greece will sacrifice its last drachma and soldier to protect redeemed Turkish populations while denying surrender to allied wishes. Athens remains in festive mood as demonstrations surround the king's palace.
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Smyrna
A. E. Johnson
United
Athens
Constantine
Rhallis
Greece
Rhallia
Turkey
Chamber of Deputies
Venizelos
Calle Venizelos
League of Nations
Paris
Seward Slayer Still Alive After Fatal Family Tragedy
In Seward Nebraska Arthur Andrews alias Patrick McFarland shot and killed his father in law George A Merriam mayor of Seward and shot Merriam's wife in the breast. Andrews cut his throat then later revived and survived. Reports say he may recover while his wife lies seriously injured as their three year old son escaped. The motive linked to divorce tensions over custody of the boy.
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Seward
Neb
Arthur Andrews
Patrick McFarland
George A. Merriam
Andrews
Issault
Merriam
Air
Mre
Chicago Jeweler Killed by Bandits
Chicago authorities imposed a 2 a.m. curfew after two bandits shot and killed jeweler Paul J. Lowberg during an attempted robbery. Police warned all pedestrians to cease street activity after the curfew hours and to expect questioning.
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Chicago
United News
Paul J. Lowberg
Fitamorrixn
Inquiry Into Building Trust Probes Plumbing Trade
A New York joint legislative committee began hearings into the Institute of Lead Manufacturers and related groups, with Charles F. Tuttle denying ties to a nationwide drive by cast iron pipe makers to end shoddy competition in plumbing.
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New York
Associated Press
Institute of Lead Manufacturers
National Lead Company
Eastern Soil Pipe Association
Building Trust
Charles F. Tuttle
Eastern Manufacturers’ Inc
Tuttle
Rob Woman of Furs Valued at $35,000
New York police report thieves stole furs valued at $95,000 from Mrs. W. B. Olekerman outside Tiffany's on Fifth Avenue. Witnesses recalled a large crowd passing by as the incident occurred. The article notes the event involved her residence and a spurious reference to Holland and employment details, with several garbled phrases remaining.
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New York
United News
W. B. Olekerman
Tiffany's
Pith Avenue
Queen Believes She’s Ace’s Bride in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville joker posed as ace pilot Capt. Kiddie Rickenbacker and wed a debutante, prompting embezzlement warrants and a hunt to New Orleans. The bride waits for word while the real Eddie Rickenbacker denies any marriage.
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Jacksonville
Fla
United News
Queens of Jacksonville Society
Kiddie Rickenbacker
Charles Day
New Orleans
RK. L. Hanna
Rick
Imposter Pose as Eddie Rickenbacker Tricks Motherly Woman
New York reports a con artist who faked ties to Eddie Rickenbacker duped Billy Faran and his mother Addie in Jacksonville and New York. The hoax promised jobs and a Stutz car, with Billy sending $1000 before the ruse collapsed in a final telegram.
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New York
United News
Eddie Rickenbacker
Jacksonville
Fla
Ann Faran
Willam Faran
South
Faran
Rickenbacker
Farans
Billy
Navy
Elater
Addie
Kmly
Eddie Kuckenbacker
Eddie
Stutz Motor Company
Rick
Martial rule for all Ireland announced in Commons
In London the government weighs martial law for all Ireland with a warning that reprisals will be punished as severely as provocations by rebels. Sir Hamar Greenwood spoke as threats against County Kerry citizens emerged over the disappearance of three British officers. Dublin city hall and other municipal buildings are occupied by troops. Arthur Griffith is allowed visitors for the first time since his threat.
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London
United News
All Ireland
House of Commons
Hamar Greenwood
County Kerry
Staffe of Kerry
Dublin
Dubin
Arthur Griffith
Irish Republic
American Capital to Aid Russia Reported by Washington
Washington dispatch reports that Californias Vanderlip as Washingtons vice president promised enthusiastic support to Soviet Russia. The Moscow Investia article notes American capitalists seek concessions in Siberia, driven by fear of Japanese expansion in the region.
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Washington
United Areas
Vanderlip
California
Moscow
Lnvestia
State Department
Siberia
Algoma Steel to Close Plant Over Lack of Orders
Algoma Steel Corporation on the Canadian side of the Soo will shut its plant Christmas Eve due to no steel orders. Two thousand employees will be affected.
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Hault Ste. Marie
Mich
United News
Algoma Steel Corporation
Canadian
Soo
Tts
Laborers Agree to Wage Reduction in Chicago and Vicinity
More than 70,000 African American workers in Chicago and surrounding suburbs have agreed to accept a reduction in wages. The move affects laborers across multiple industries as the city faces economic strain.
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Chicago
Victoity
Mexico Hesitant on Recognition Talks with United States
Washington reports an unofficial notice from the American embassy in Mexico City says Rafael Capmany Zubarán declares Obregon cabinet opposes changing Article 27 which covers nationalization of property and petroleum. Officials say this does not block possible U S Mexico recognition negotiations and does not reject Colby’s suggested basis for accord.
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Washington
Associated Preas
Mexico
United States
State Department
Mexico City
Rafael Capmany Zubaran
Commerce and Labor
Obregon
Bir
Zubaran
Colby
American Daily Standard Starts Christian Newspaper in Chicago
Chicago December 24 United Press reports the American Daily Standard an evening paper began publication with a Christmas edition. It pledges truth, unfettered news for all households and bars material deemed harmful to the home. Rev J Glover Monard editor in chief and a staff of European and American correspondents will cover church activities and other news.
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Chicago
United Press
American Daily Standard
Standard
J. Glover Monaa
Leygues Cabinet Survives Confidence Vote in France
The Leygues cabinet narrowly remains in office after a 270 to 270 confidence vote in the French chamber. Earlier, the government seemed certain to fall as the outcome hung in doubt.
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Leygues
Paris
United News
France
Arkansas Rail Rates Ordered by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today that Arkansas passenger baggage rates fixed by the state commission be applied immediately as interstate tariffs. The decision matches interstate charges and marks a shift in Arkansas pricing policy.
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Arkansas
Washington
Dee
Associated Press
State Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hughes Offered State Portfolio
Washington reports Charles K. Hughes received a conditional offer to become secretary of state in the Harding cabinet. The condition requires him to work with Senator Harding on forming a new association of nations and to discard the Versailles League of Nations treaty. Hughes previously favored amending the league covenant to remove objectionable clauses.
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Charrles K. Hughes
Harding
Hughes
Association of Nations
League of Nations
Artele X. Hughes
Hughes denies reports on secretary of state post
New York dispatch states Charles E. Hughes disputes rumors he accepted the Harding administration post. He calls the reports irresponsible and declines discussion. Hughes also told a United Press reporter he did not confer with Senator Knox in Washington yesterday as claimed.
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New York
United Press
Harding
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Senator Knox
Washington
Knox
Knox Holiday Fiction Rileks Incoming Hughes Secretary Post
Marion Ohio December 23 published reports claim Senator Knox acting for President elect Harding has persuaded Charles E Hughes to become secretary of state Harding dismisses the reports calling them holiday fiction writing.
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Marion
Ohio
Knox
Harding
Charles E. Hughes
Explosion Kills Four at DuPont Powder Plant
United Press reports four men killed in a blast at DuPont Powder Works No 2 packing mill near Mooale seven miles from Scranton Pennsylvania. The deceased include Samuel Bowen Edward Croone Calvin Bhotwell and one unidentified body was recovered. Telephone service to Mooale was damaged and Scranton felt the blast as relief workers rushed to the scene.
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Scranton
United Press
Dupont Powder Works
Mooale
Sanuel Bowen
Edward Croone
Calvin Bhotwell
Krassin Offers British Firms Oil Concessions
The London Times reports Soviet official Leonid Krassin opened talks with two British oil concerns to win concessions in the Baku and Grodno fields, alleged to yield about 66 percent of Russia’s crude oil.
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London
Associated Press
The
London Times
Leonid Krassin
Baku
Grodno
Russia
Streetcar fare hike brings crowding and delays in Des Moines
Des Moines riders faced poor service as higher streetcar fares began. The transit system added more cars but struggled with power, forcing many travelers to walk or ride in overcrowded cars. Officials blamed increased car numbers for the slowdown.
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Des Moines
Bpecia Bea
Moines
Clara Smith Hamon Surrenders to Ardmore Sheriff
Clara Hamon, wanted in the death of Oklahoma millionaire Jake Hamon, surrendered to Sheriff Buck Garrett in Ardmore. She collapsed during a Tribune interview in El Paso and was placed under medical care, with plans to return to Ardmore after a preliminary hearing and bond. Her uncle guarded the El Paso residence at night, armed for protection.
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Fl Paso
Tex
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma
Sheriff Garrett
Ardmore
Okla
Chicago Tribune-Bronx City Tribune
Buck Garrett
Oklo
The
Tribune
Mexico
J. P. Deady
Seth Orndorff
Lowe
Ashe
Girl Says She Saw Judge Shoot Kagy
Miss Mary Neeley testified she saw Judge William H. McGannon shoot Harold Kagy and that McGannon offered her 500 dollars to stay silent. The nurse described McGannon, Kagy, and a second man arguing in the street before a gunshot echoed and McGannon walked away with something in his pocket.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United Preas
William H. McGannon
Mary KE. Neeley
McGannon
Harold Kagy
Miss Neely
Miss Neeley
Mine Neeley
Magy
Hundreds Die in Russian Train Wreck Near Petrograd
Central News dispatch from Helsinki dated Tuesday reports several hundred persons killed or injured in a railway accident near Petrograd. Crowding is blamed, but details are scarce.
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London
Associated Press
Helsingfors
Finland
Petrograd
Missing banker to return home from Montana
Des Moines banker Jerry Baylor who vanished with debts is en route home from Jefferson Island Montana and wired friends that he will begin again after newspapers report his disappearance. Paris reports the chamber of deputies approved the government’s policies and the internal situation with strong support as Europe braces for a harsh Christmas.
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Des Moines
Jerry Baylor
Jefferson Island
Mont
Paris
United Preas
Chamber of Deputies
Anne
Women to Work on Their Own Mandates
Carrie Chapman Catt outlines International Woman's Suffrage alliance plans after discussions in London. Britain to boost suffrage in South Africa India Egypt and other dependencies. Canada to take Newfoundland. United States to aid Cuba Philippines Puerto Rico Hawaii Jamaica and several South American nations. The British Catholic Suffrage Society aids Portugal. Appeals sent to France and Italy. Congress scheduled for May 1922 in Paris.
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New York
Associated Preas
International Woman's Suffrage Alliance
Carrie Chapman Catt
London
Alliance
Great Britain
South Africa
India
Egypt
British Dependencies
Canada
Newfoundland
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Jamaica
British Catholic Suffrage Society
Portugal
France
Italy
Paris
Dismissal in Peach King Poisoning Case
Four defendants charged with the murder by poisoning of Fred Sheppard were arraigned at a preliminary hearing before Judge H A Mathers. The court ruled the state failed to prove the defendants connected to the deed despite conflicting medical testimony.
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Macon
Associated Press
Fred Grower
H. A. Mathera
Sheppard
Pauline Elmer
Ernest Hopson
Iona Henry
Azale Cutts
Fitzgerald
Mathews
Seventy Manila riot police plead guilty to sedition
Seventy members of the Philippine constabulary pleaded guilty on sedition charges connected to the Manila riot that left seven dead. Seven other constabulary members arrested for the incident pleaded not guilty and await trial set for January 3.
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Manila
P. L
Anmsociated Press
Philippine Constabulary
Two Social Leaders Admit Embezzlement in Wilmington
William Bush and his cousin Charles F. Eastman, prominent Wilmington figures, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and received eight year sentences in the county workhouse. Bush admitted taking securities valued at about 206000 belonging to the Wilmington Savings Funds Society to cover margins in speculation.
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Wilmington
Del
Associated Press
William Bush
Chas. F. Eastman
Bush
Wilmington Havings Funds Society
Mastman
Harding and Wife Plan Florida Vacation in January
President-elect and Mrs. Harding will vacation in Florida early January. They will stay aboard General Frelinghuysen’s houseboat near Perrykin, hosted by the New Jersey senator’s son.
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Washington
United Preas
Algoma Steel to Close for Christmas Eve Shutdown
Gault says Algoma Steel will pause operations at the Gunadian plant on Christmas Eve due to weak orders. Workforce reductions are expected as many employees will lose work for the week.
Tempsella Weather Bag Causes Delivery Delays
A garbled AP item notes a Tempsella correspondent report on bag issues delaying deliveries and tires problems affecting roving work. Unclear details limit precise outcomes.
House Passes Tariff Bill on Farm Products
The House approved a tariff bill covering wheat flour corn beans peanuts potatoes onions rice lemons cottonseed wool and more by a 196 to 46 vote without amendments. It now goes to the Senate where passage is uncertain and likely to prompt long debate and possible veto by President Wilson.
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Lowell Mellett
United News
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
House
Wilson
Jeanette Rankin
Montana
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Oldfield
Arkansas
Europe
Washington Monument
Collier
Minsiasippi
Knocks Down Pastor Over Cigarette Seizure
Louisville police declined to arrest Chicago turfman Chapple Lewis after he struck a pastor who had demanded Lewis stop smoking in a hotel dining room. The minister claimed the cigarette was tossed on the floor and Lewis was knocked down with a single blow. Police gave no further action.
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Louisville
Lewis Moor
Pollosmen
Lewis
Fourth Street
Minnesota Rail Fares Increased by Twenty Percent
United Press reports the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered Minnesota and Arkansas railroads to raise passenger fares by twenty percent amid the latest rate adjustments. The ruling, issued late Wednesday, affects both states as rail lines implement the higher charges.
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Washington
United Press
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minnesota
Arkansas
Army flyer fails to cut endurance record
Mineola N Y December 8 8 Associated Press Lieut Ross Kirkpatrick an army flyer attempted to set an endurance record but failed to complete the mission The report notes the rough details of the flight and the unsuccessful effort by the Army aviator.
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ARMY
Mineola
Associated Press
Ross
Kirkpatrick
Army Fier
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