Chicago and New York lead in 1920 marriage records
The Inter Mountain Globe notes Chicago issuing about 7,000 marriages in the first 11 months of 1920 with December licenses likely lifting total to around 41,000, while New York recorded 42,918 in the same period. Observations include brides of laborers favoring large diamonds early in the year and smaller stones or none after June, with grooms averaging 22 and brides 20. Other items report the Concrete steamer Moline stranded near Penobscot Bay and the federal push for 12,000,000 horsepower power projects across 27 states. Japan’s Pacific ambitions. Henry Ford coal buying antics. and various international notes.
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Chicago
New York
Old Cilly Ledge
Penobscot Bay
Federal Power Commission
California
Washington
Alaska
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
Paring a Ronde of Misquoted Verbiage from Pariy Page
A satirical note remarks on misused phrasing and misread place names in a Pariy newspaper. It parodies how a young Athanian or a Jew from Odes Wislew might travel to Paris or Povle and ends with a quip about roads leading to Puubourg Montmartre amid language mixups.
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Pariy
M. Venigelos
Paris
Odes Wislew
Povle
Levantine
Rome
Puubourg Montmartre
Famine Deaths in China and X-ray Use in Aviation
A farmers' advocate notes lower season incomes for farmers than coal miners earn in a day. A reporter from China describes famine districts dying at about 10000 daily. X-ray methods in airplane construction probe defects and weak castings unseen by inspectors.
South Dakota Legislature Eyes Key Bills and Hydro Site Fight
Pierre Jan 6 Special reports the looming focus on franchise rights at the South Dakota legislature with proposals to ease voting after moves, extend women’s rights, and challenge Richards primary provisions. Hydro power plant battles split bankers between Mobridge and Mulehead pages as maps and lobbyists push for favored sites amid a major dam debate. In Mitchell, rural Davis county's malnutrition concerns prompt nurse Hilda Morris to push penny lunches as a remedy for 360 of 667 children underweight.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Registration Board
Mobridge
Joe Parmley
Ipswich
Rosebud
Mulehead
Seagen
Parmley
Morris
South Dakota to weigh hydro plant at legislators dinner
Indications of a split sentiment emerged at a Southeast session dinner as lawmakers consider the proposed hydro electric plant at Mulehead. Dallas speaker E Fattergan urged the project while Senator W P Will protested the 16 million cost as speculative and uneconomical.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
E. Fattergan
Dallas
W. PF. Will
Wessington
Contested Sanborn County race ends with Jacobson win
In Artesian on January 6 a circuit court dismissed A. J. Bonesteel’s election contest against Arno Jacobson, ruling he lacked standing. The Nonpartisan League ticket was not locally filed, nullifying both candidates’ ticket placement. Voters chose Jacobson, who becomes register of deeds as Kate Conacher shifts to the office.
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Mise Jacoba
Mitchell
Davison County Court House
Register of Deeds
Kate Conacher
Register
Coal Prices Investigated by Federal Grand Jury
Sioux Falls South Dakota January 6 special federal grand jury convened by United States District Judge J D Elliott at the request of District Attorney B W Fiske to probe rising coal prices in Sioux Falls and southeastern South Dakota based on DOJ sourced evidence.
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Sioux Falls, & D
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
United States
J. D. Elliott
Elliott
B. W. Fiske
Department of Justice
Gambler Rush Ends Immunity for Alcester Trio
Deputy Sheriff Woo Smith and Alcester town marshal forced entry to a Meyer gambling den in Alcester last week. Ten patrons pleaded munity to gambling and paid $25 fines. Meyer fined $100. Authorities found money and cards on the table as the operation ended.
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Mitchell
Woo Smith
Alcester
George Meyer
Meyer
Monuy
Urdy
France
Mulehead dam would slash South Dakota costs says Dr Fyle
Geddes Dr E Fyle argues for Mulehead site over north options noting vast sand deposits cement materials and hill descent to dam. He cites 120 mile shorter transmission line to Sioux Falls saving about 1 200 000 and compares Mulehead to Niagara’s industrial boom urging state wide electrification and better farm service.
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South Dakota
Mulehead
E. Fyle
Mobridge
Fyfe
Sioux Falls
Fyle
Yankton
Tyndall
Mitchell
Huron
Aberdeen
Watertown
Brookings
Madison
Winner
Pierre
Rapid City
Chamberland
Dakota
Niagara
Hamilton
Square Deal Publishing to Remain in Receiver's Hands
Aberdeen Jan 5 The Square Deal Publishing company will stay in the hands of Receiver D H Lightner after Judge Frank Anderson in circuit court denied the company’s motion to set aside the receivership. Lightner said he will seek a sale date soon to satisfy creditor claims.
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Aberdeen
Square Deal Publishing Company
D. H. Lightner
Frank Anderson
Chicago motion pictures barred for depicting crime in Chicago
Chicago authorities banned films showing crime in progress. Police chief Firemorris said forbidding permits applies regardless of hero or villain, citing youths inspired by crime novelty. The notice came as three young robbers claimed they were influenced by a crook film. unrelated regional statistic note follows.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Firemorris
Kiven
Tatoo
Jones & Laughlin Cuts Steel Prices to 1919 Levels
Pittsburgh January 4 The Jones & Laughlin Steel Company, a major independent, cut prices on steel pipe and tubular goods to the March 21 1919 Industrial Board level. The move mirrors Republic Iron and Steel and follows the steel price trend set by United States Steel Corp.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Presa
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Industrial Board
Republic Lron & Steel Company
Steel Pradveta
United States Steel Corporaion
Elkus and McCully Return from Europe
Abram J. Elkus former ambassador to Turkey returns from Europe aboard La Lorraine after working with the League of Nations Aland Island commission. Rear Admiral Newton A. McCully American high commissioner at Sevastopol arrives on Lamapo with seven Russian children he adopted.
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New York
Associated Preas
Abram J. Elkus
Turkey
la Lorraine
Europe
Aland
Irish Homes Burned in Reprisal After Attack
London reports that in retaliation for an assault on police and soldiers in Middleton eight men were ordered to have their dwellings destroyed. Occupants received one hour to remove valuables but furniture could not be moved. Only houses and furniture were destroyed, per Cork Central News dispatch.
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London
United News
Middleton
Cork
Central News
Coal Oil Johnny Dies at Fort Crook Nebraska
John W. Steele known as Coal Oil Johnny died of pneumonia at Fort Crook Nebraska where he served as a nation agent for Burlington. He rose to fame in the east for wealth from oil royalties on his Pennsylvania land and spent years with the railroad after moving west. His life included generous acts and odd auctions rather than reckless spending.
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Omaha
Neb
Associated Press
John W. Steele
Johnny
Pennsylvania
Fort Crook
Burlington Railroad
Steele
Shakleyville
New York
Burlington
Breele
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Bolsheviks Report Slay 13,000 in Crimea Drive
A Berlin dated telegram to the Exchange Telegraph says the Bolsheviks in Crimea have shot 13,000 people, per the latest Russian report. The dispatch originates from London via Associated Press cables, noting a brutal crackdown.
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Crimea
London
Bolsheviets
Russia
Exchange
Berlin
Elevator drop at Hrack Shops injures passenger
In Los Angeles, a passenger elevator in the Hrack Shops downtown store building fell about 16 feet last night, causing injuries to at least one person. Fire and medical crews responded to the scene for initial assessments and transport. Further details on injuries and causes were not immediately available.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jana
Associated Press
Hrack Shops
Shirt firm halves prices to move merchandise
New York report says a nationally known shirt company will cut shirt prices to the trade by 60 percent. The decision, announced Thursday, allows retailers to make an equal cut to consumers and aims to drive prices down to normal levels.
Fiume Council Ratifies Treaty Ending D'Annunzio Standoff
Rome reports Fiume municipal council formally ratified the Rappallo treaty and prisoner exchanges will occur Sunday. General Caviglia assigns responsibility for d Annunzio’s movements to authorities as Abbazia notes he and a few loyalists may depart for France. D Annunzio refuses broad exit. ships tied to his side prepare to sail. Provisional Fiume government calls election of a constituent assembly for a permanent regime.
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Rome
United News
Fiume
Gabriel d'Annunzio
d'Annunzio
Caviglia
Tribuna
Abbazia
d'Annunzians
Simonetti
Italy
Mrs Baird Dies After 13th Suicide Attempt
Chicago reports Florence Baird 39 wife of D W Baird president of D W Baird Lumber. After three years of believed fatal family patterns she took poison in the library. She told her husband it was too late to stop her and died shortly after.
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Chicago
United News
Florence Baird
D. W. Baird
D. W. Baird Lumber Company
Mercantile Bank of New York Opens Hamburg Branch
A brief item notes the Mercantile Bank of New York planning to open a branch in Hamburg, signaling expansion. The rest of the page reports a warehouse fire in Thornton Texas destroying 1700 bales of cotton with a loss around 160000 dollars, plans by Scotch interests for 42000 electrical horsepower from lakes, a note on waterpower in Tay watershed, and cholera outbreak near Constantinople.
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The
Mercantile Bank of New York
Hamburg
Thornton
Tex
Associated Press
Tay
France Warns Germany Over Disarmament Pact
Paris reports a laconic note to Berlin declaring France must acknowledge the violation of the disarmament pledge tied to the Boa accord. The note states allies must now handle the matter, referencing the recent communication from foreign minister Von Bimon. The missive notes Germany’s actions and implies Allied response.
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Paris
United News
Germany
Berlin
Boa
von Bimon
De Valera May Resign As Influence Wanes
London reports Eamon de Valera facing waning influence after his U S bond drive, with speculation he may resign. In Ireland he reportedly landed quietly, wife Mrs de Valera declining to comment. If present, his mission is tied to a peace effort amid ongoing mystery of his whereabouts.
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United News
Eamon de Valera
Irish Republic
Bla
United States
Irish Vigilance Society
Dall Eireann
de Valera
Dublin
Ireland
New York
Mra. de Valera
Greystones
London reports clash with rebels at Listowel
London dispatches state crown forces seeking several men were attacked at Listowel. In the resulting fight two assailants were wounded and five of the men sought were captured. Dublin issues strict orders for Cork County reporting weapon possession and rebel movements under martial law threats. Public meetings of six or more adults are prohibited.
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London
United News
Listowel
Dublin
Dublin Castle
County Cork
Arma
Wife Will Drop Bigamy Charges If He Returns
Mrs Edna Burt, wife No 2 of Claude Burt, will drop the bigamy charge if he returns to live with her The decision rests with Oakland authorities Burt confessed he deserted wife No 1 in Niagara Falls N Y and was in Oakland about to wed a third while living with Mrs Luke in Sacramento
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Sacramento
Cal
Edna Margaret Burt
Claude Burt
Burt
Farrell
Oakland
Mra. Luke
Niagara Falla
N. Y
Meredith Accepts Masonic Offer in Iowa
Washing January 3 Secretary of Agriculture Meredith has accepted appointment as deputy for the supreme council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the southern district of the United States in Iowa. He will participate in Americanization and charity efforts of the Scottish Rite Masons in Iowa. Meredith is a 33d degree man.
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Washing
Agrculture
Meredith
Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted
United States
Iowa
NC-5 Seaplane Sets Coast Record From San Diego
San Diego reports the NC-5 seaplane with five passengers established a new coast record for such craft. The flight from Point Loma to Magdalena Bay covered 702 miles in hours and 11 minutes at an average speed of 72 mph, the fastest time on this coast for this type.
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San Diego
Cal
United States Naval Seaplane
NC-65
Magdalena Bay
Callifornia
Point Loma
Magdelena Bay
Suspect Arrested in Norfolk Paymaster Theft Case
W. T. Myers was seized by federal officers in Miami on January 3 over the $72,000 allegedly stolen from the paymaster’s desk aboard the destroyer Batteries at Norfolk. The ship’s crew reported the disappearance as the money went missing. A Moscow wire report says a branch has opened in Tokyo for trade with the United States.
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Miami
Fla
W. T. Myers
Norfolk Water
Man imprisons wife and children in home siege
In Chicago Illinois a man named John Novak confined his wife and two children inside their two story house at 4801 McCook Avenue, sealing windows with barricades and padlocks for 90 days. Neighbors rescued the emaciated family after Novak, a mechanic, claimed guidance from a cosmic voice and government advice. The wife and children were hospitalized in Crown Point.
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Chicago
McCook Avenue
East
Cicago
John Novak
Crown Point
Novak
Washington
Wilson
John
Mary
1 900 000 AUTOS MADE IN U S IN 1920
Chicago reports a record 1.9 million passenger cars and 40 000 trucks produced in 1920. Domestic demand absorbed 2 million vehicles, with $1.5 billion in passenger car wholesale value and over $1 billion in ancillary revenues. Overproduction prompted industry readjustment as inventories rise to about 200 000 cars awaiting sale in spring.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
Poisoning Incident In Artist Colony Studio Party
Alice Gray, 27, a known artist in the Bellevue hospital is treated for poisoning after a New Year’s Eve party in a studio. Arcady Kimche, a Russian painter, says she took poison during a personal crisis saying she could not endure it any longer due to low spirits and poor demand for her art.
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New York
Alice Gray
Bellevue Hospital
Arcady Kimche
Miss Gray
Kimche
Caruso Improves Doctors Say Tenor Making Progress
New York Jan 3 Enrico Caruso had a good day and rested Sunday night in his apartment where he has been confined with pleurisy Five surgeons attending him suspended nightly bulletins and his secretary was instructed to say he was making good progress The report indicates improving condition after a period of illness and confinement in New York hospital or residence.
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New York
United News
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Cardinal Gibbons Somewhat Improved
A note from Cardinal Gibbeus reports improved but grave condition after illness. Dr N Louis otuel, physician, states the cardinal remains gravely ill while messengers in Baltimore and London convey distressing updates on his health and the new Coventry magistrates, including women.
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Cato Eo Prela
Caenearans
N. Louis Otuel
Baltimore
London Times
Coventry
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