Parliament member jailed for six months over red speech
C L Meone former colonel in the Forttish army was sentenced to six months in prison and a 4000 pound bond for a speech in Albert Hall on November 7 that the Bow Street court ruled sedition. The remarks attacking Winston Churchill and Earl Curzon provoked the conviction and revealed plans for street fighting and anti government instruction.
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London
United Nove
C. L. Meone
Forttish Army
Albert Hail
Russia
Bow Street Court
Malone
Winston Churchill
Air Service
Earl Cusycon
Keddleston
Hrithkh
Mapral
Red
Mans Sul
Open Shop Favored by National Grange Resolution
The National Grange adopted a resolution in favor of the open shop and collective bargaining. It disapproves of any system that denies a person the right to work or to quit a job, so long as contract obligations and law are respected.
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Teaton
Associated Press
National Grange
Alleged murderer Chester captured near Gootto Neb
Lenns Chester, accused of killing Florence Parton in Kansas City, who escaped by leaping from a Burlington train at Broken Bow, Neb, was captured six miles from Goonto by Deputy Sheriff Hammond and Dr Hanson as he walked along a country road. He admitted identity and refused to explain his escape, directing inquiry to officers in charge.
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Broken Dow
Associated Preay
lLenns
Chester
Florence Parton
Kingas
Cape
Dsputs
Red Cross Workers Safe in Constantinpole After Capture
United News reports all American Red Cross workers once in south Russia are safe in Constantinople except Capt. Emmett Kirkpatrick, who was captured by Bolshevik forces. Dispatches arrive confirming safety of others.
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Washington
The
United News
Red Cross
South Rpaesia
Emmett Kirkpatrick
Constantinople
Freezing Weather Slashes Louisiana Sugar Crop
The last five days of freezing weather have damaged the Louisiana cane maturer crop by 1,559,000 dollars and curtailed sugar output, according to sugar experts.
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New Orleans
United Press
Live Tong
de& Py
Asets Uege
Unclear fragment hints at nations and troop movement
Fragmentary text references Xi Waelklieton and Leanne Nationveavenant with mention of article numbers and troop sending to Vilna under various authorities. Details are obscured, leaving the procedural action and parties ambiguous.
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Ed Drewel
Benator Lora
Priday
Leanne
Nationveavenant
Dongetek
Avnoxleuy Ae
Fenmiare Merih
Jeatie Areemhs
Mutane
Dunevea
Vilna
Artiets XI
Opened higher as markets react to mixed signals
A rough OCR snippet suggests a day of higher openings with indicated values around 609 and 3959, mentioning dates like 2/25 and terms such as canadians and dollars, though the text is garbled and lacks clear sources or events.
Record Sugar Exchange Sets New One Cent Price Mark
New Orleans reports a historic one cent sugar trade achieved in three days on the central sugar exchange. The feat marks a dramatic drop and a notable milestone in price movements observed by market observers.
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New Orleans
Prevei
Loro
Freight rate cut halted amid freight dispute
A proposed 15 percent reduction in freight rates on salt shipments was suspended on Friday as a dispute involving rail and shipping interests delayed the plan. Officials from the United Press reported the halt followed by swift official statements and ongoing talks to resolve the issues.
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Waslingtion
United Piew
Salt Chine
Little Entente Forms Among Czecho Slovakia Romania Yugoslavia
The Outlook notes the Little Entente formed by Czecho Slovakia, Romania, and Yugoslavia led by Eduard Benes. It aims to counter Hungary’s territorial claims and bolshevism, fostering balanced leadership and stable unity without a full political union.
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Rumania
Jugo Slavia
Eduard Henes
Hungary
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugoslavia
Benes
Bratianu
Ionescu
Pasitch
Clearing Skies Mexican and Asian policy questions face action
The Indianapolis News reports three key issues soon to be resolved. The Mexican question should see new Mexican government recognition early. Japan relations likely settle through a treaty or gentlemen's agreement to curb immigration and ensure California land laws do not discriminate against Japanese. An accord with China may restore Shantung to China.
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Indianapolis News
Japan
China
Mexico
T ix
California
Shantung
Tragic death and legal rebuke prompt public censure
A 22 year old woman killed herself after betrayal and an unborn child dispute. The coroner's jury condemned the man for deception and withholding the child's paternity. The piece mocks harsh legal limits and notes a New York social stationery joke about name changes. It also pays brief tribute to Belgian General Leman and his impact at Liege en route to the Marne.
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New York
Benjamin Wisenheimer
Benjamin J. Wenton
Leman
Liege
the Marnele
German Citizen Sues in U S Courts Amid War Impasse
Hugo Buinmes known as German Rockefeller brings a suit in equity in a New York federal district court over war era claims. The piece notes many German detainees returned from Russia are insane and three weeks of government action sent about 200 to asylums or sanatoriums for treatment.
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United States
Germany
Hugo Buinmes
Rockefeller
Federal District Court of
New York
Russia
Fusmia
German protest over mandates at League of Nations debate
Geneva reports Germany challenges the mandate system, arguing it violates Versailles terms and amounts to annexation. German delegates press for reopening of mandates, while George Barnes and allies urge Germany’s admission to the league to avoid a separate European alliance.
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Geneva
United Seas
Germany
Picakient Wilson
Lloyd George
League of Natons
Teague
Maclver
League of Nations
Barnes
George N. Barnes
Lord
Robert Cecil
South Africa
League
League of Union
Artic
Fire destroys Merlin cotton, ore plant, warehouse
A $400,000 blaze in Merlin Texas Friday night destroyed the smelting plant and ore compress and warehouse and 1,800 bales of cotton burned. The fire is believed to have incendiary origins.
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Merlin
Tex
Boy Drowns in Des Moines Lagoon Collapse
Des Moines Iowa November United Press reports Miland Anderson age 17 drowned Friday after a leg in a lagoon collapsed under him. Rescue attempts failed and body recovered.
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Des Moines
The
United Press
Mmil Anderson
Shipping board hearing grills graft and waste in wartime shipping
New York November 20. Walsh congressional committee hears graft, incompetence, and inflated costs at the Shipping Board. Luckenbach owner Edgar Luckenbach accuses The Shipping Board of inefficiency and shoddy inspections while inspectors defend lax practices. Testimony cites inflated purchases, double payment for stores, and pockets of personal gain by agents and clerks.
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New York
United News
Walsh Congressional Committee
Edgar F. Luckenbach
Luckenbach Line
Inspectora
Shipping Board
Luckenbach
R.H. Gregory
Treasury
Navy
Peter J. Sullivan
The
David Hammond
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Sullivan
Hammond
Martin D. Jewell
McKelvie to Issue No Pardons Before January 1
Gov. McKelvie announced he will issue no pardons or commutations to Nebraska penitentiary prisoners until the new state constitution takes effect January 1. He defends prison labor on public roads and notes parole violations are lower under his administration than in other states.
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Lincoln
Neb
United Press
R. McKelvie
Nebraska
McKelvie
Stallings Found Guilty of Embezzlement in Wyoming
Leslie B. Stallings former United States land commissioner at Encampment Wyoming was found guilty of embezzling government funds. He was convicted on eight counts involving misappropriation of land filing fees for personal use and awaits sentencing.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
The
United Press
Leslie
Stallings
United States Land
Eencampment
Heavy sentences for packing swindlers in Chicago
Six men and one woman from the Consumers Wocking Company faced heavy fines and prison terms after federal conviction for conspiracy to use the mails to defraud. They sold stock totaling about 1 million dollars to investors nationwide without intent to deliver. Ely Thoelzer, president, fined 10 000. EF. J. Ader, secretary, fined 210 000 and sentenced to five years in Fort Leavenworth.
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Consumers Wocking Company
Evanson Friday
Ely Thoelzer
EF. J. Ader
Fort Leavenworth
Daring Lincoln Jewel Robbery Smashes Window For Loot
A daylight window smashing in Lincoln yields about 9 000 dollars in jewelry from a store owned by Fred Wollert. Police have no solid clues and no suspects yet. The incident is described as one of Lincoln’s boldest thefts in years.
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Lincon
Neb
Nice
Lincoln
Atrowt
Ty Fred FP
Wollert
Masonio Pre
Wale Iert
Wet candidate claims to have cleaned up seven hundred thousand
Fragmentary police blotter style note reports Joseph Mulvihill, a late congress candidate on a Wet platform, arrested on a writ sworn out by Jacob Levy. The text mentions alleged possession of funds and lingering questions about votes and funding.
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Pet
Conn
Joseph Mulvihill
Congress
Jacob Levy
Mulvihill
Constantine talks Greece future in Geneva interview
Former King Constantine defends his stance on Greece and Venizelos, says he never dealt with Wilhelm, supports self determination, suggests Venizelos could return as premier, and urges allied recognition amid ongoing Greek turmoil. He hopes Britain France and the U S will accept Greek aspirations and mentions a possible new League of Nations effort.
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A. E. Johnson
United News
Geneva
Lucerne
Constantine
Greece
Germany
Wilhelm
T Ge
Athens
Rhallis
Venizelos
Antron Hand
England
France
United States
League of Nations
League
Harding
Lloyd George
Society of Nations
Oreagela
Thrace
Emyrusa
Athena
Greece future king speculation quoted by AP
Andreas Christophoroi, brother of former King Constantine, told the Associated Press that a plebiscite on the throne would favor Constantine and overshadow the recent election in Greece.
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Sociarid Proas
Princea
Andreas Christophoros
Greece
Constantine
Associated Press
Oo Suey
Denial of New Will Claimed in Topeka Case
The Associated Press reports denial that a new will was made by Thomas J. Cheek of Topeka who died last Saturday. The supposed will was said to have been executed Friday by Henderson Stockton. Stockton is among those arrested in a murder probe involving Cheek’s son Victor and Victor's wife who retained Stockton as counsel.
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Phoenix
Aris
Nova
Associated Preas
Thomas J. Cheek
Topeka
Henderson Stockton
Check
Victor Cheek
Stockton
Kitchin to Be Floor Leader in House for Dems
WASHINGTON report says Kitchin will succeed Champ Clark as floor leader for the Democrats in the incoming session. Plan for leadership change is underway with committees and personnel adjustments in motion.
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Kitchin
Rao
Cadero
Champ Sara
Ashington
Bears Drive Stock Market Lows Amid Judge Gary Remarks
Bears again raided the stock market on Friday using Judge Gary's statement on United States Steel prices as a trigger. Steel peers like Crucible and Bethlehem slumped, while U S Steel touched 80. Money remained plentiful with 7 percent lending, and reports note large currency cancellations though overall credit may ease. Cotton prices hit new lows as wheat fell about 8 cents and exchanges showed slight gains in some segments.
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New York
United News
News 20
Bears
American International
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Independent Steels
United States Steel
Crucible Steel
Bethlehem
Steel Corporation
Dadge Gary
United States
York Federal Reserve Bank
Friend Suspected in $400000 Jewel Robbery
New York reports that Mrs. Charlotte King Palmer, bedbound from injuries in a home robbery totaling about $400,000 in jewels and valuables, is believed to have been exploited by a feared circle of associates. Investigators are checking acquaintances from party gatherings at metro and Long Beach hotel venues for links to the crime.
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New York
Hira Charlotte King Palmen
Palmer
Long Beach
Grain Prices Drop to Prewar Levels in Chicago Market
Grain prices fell to prewar levels in Chicago trading. December oats slipped to about $1.70 a bushel, oats down 44 percent, and corn down to 66 cents a bushel as Friday trading closed.
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Chicago
Usted News
Lion City Firm Leads Push to Air Ship Initiative
A Lion City based airplane maker advances an airship project, outlining a bold plan to innovate in aviation. Key leadership signals strong R and D efforts and potential collaboration with national aerospace programs.
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Lion City
Fast Mail Loot Over 54 Million Estimated
The Burlington fast mail robbery near Council Bluffs involved a gang led by Reed with $4.9 million to $54 million seized. Detectives and inspectors held several suspects including Mr and Mrs T A Daly H A Reed red Poffenberger Orville Philips and Merle Phillips. The Daly home planned the heist with $25 000 recovered and authorities pursue the remaining loot and the gang's brains.
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Chicago
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Reed
Sia
Score Post Office
Secret Service
Cass
T. A. Daly
H. A. Reed
Red Poffenberger
Orville Philips
Merle Phillips
Coungil Bluffa
Unsuccessful Bank Shipment Ties to Train Robbery Loot
From San Francisco to Council Bluffs police report several hundred thousand dollars in Bank of California securities shipped here failed to reach Chicago after a train robbery. Frank B. Anderson says insurance covered the loss while investigators weigh the roles of T A Daly H A Reed and Poffenberger in the audacious heist.
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San Francisc
United Presa
Bank of California
Council Bluffs
Frank B. Anderson
Union
T.A. Daly
H. A
Reed
Vat Poffenberger
Orville Phillip Ane
Operatora
Robibead
Tenalide
Bre Mer
Daly
Reet
K. Poffenberger
Suspect Defiver Held After Pacific Train Bandit Shooting
A suspect named Lane is reported injured in a hospital visit after a bandit shooting by trainmen on a Valley Pacific passenger train near Kalaup. Lane is described as severely wounded with a fractured arm and faces examination as authorities pursue the case.
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Defiver
Colw
Navy
United Pres
John Lane
Riday Ocolan
Valon Pacific
Kalaup
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