Happenings From A Troubled World In Brief
A long list of varied items is sketched including liquor seizures and court decisions from Cheyenne to Boise, a proposed statewide wheat pool in Oregon, a Denver arrest, and a gun duel in Springfield. Other notes cover a Utah body found, a murder confession in Colorado, a tax ruling on railroad fares, and military aviation plans for a California flight on Washingtons Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyongelilaeos
Xiite Supreme Court
Cheyanne
Hquo
Bolsa
Carmers
Toliho
Oregon
Washington
Utah
Nevada
Montana
Boise
Sliver City
Joshua Sykes
Heaven and Earth
House of David
Denver
Alvve
Farmers’ Organizations
Portland
State Farm Bureau Federation
State Farmers’ Union
the Grange
Charles Eyana
Craig, Cole
Evans
Open Shrine To Dead Emperor In Tokyo Festival
The national shrine to Emperor Matsuhito opened in Tokyo with solemn Shinto ceremonies and widespread displays of loyalty. Over 250000 visitors from rural districts joined mass celebrations, as streets lit with lanterns and stages hosted vaudeville and fireworks. The crown prince worshiped, and a new Meiji shrine athletic stadium is planned for future major events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Matsuhito
Hiblya Park
Ichijo
Kujo
Japan
Meti
Tila
Meiji Shrine
Shhina
Mysterious Trout Grabs Two-Pound Gar in Horseshos Lake
G T Mewoen and Mrs Annie Wear report a puzzling catch at Horseshos Lake. Five fish including an unusually large trout were hauled in. A squirrel carcass and a two pound gar were found among the haul. The strange combination and how the trout acquired the gar remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Mewoen
Annie Wear
Horseshos Lake
Yellow Ostrich Feather Quilt Crafted for Mountain Women
Nancy Hale and Cyn thie Hale, ages fourteen and fifteen, from Booneville Kentucky, made a quilt named The Yellow Ow Feather to aid six motherless siblings. Neighbors admired it and sent the quilt to Louisville for cold weather relief for mountain women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booneville
Nancy
Cynthie Hale
Boom Goon Punctured at Point Creek Incident
Washington Courthouse Ohio residents and local farmers feared a creek spill after reports of a surface slick. Officials later confirmed about 8,000 gallons escaped from a wrecked railroad car polluting the waterway near Point Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Point Creek
Voodooism Faith in Haiti Reported by Admiral Knapp
The report to the Secretary of the Navy describes Voodooism as prevalent in Haiti with human sacrifice as a ritual, including drinking blood and eating flesh. It cites an alleged case where a priest killed 18 children as evidence and notes belief ranges from 5 to 85 percent among natives, while officials and educated classes show mixed attitudes and instances of trials within Haiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. O
Haiti
Knapp
Secretary of the Navy
Drichtemes II
Hattian
Parsons
Cone
Military Commission
Washington
Nighttime chase ends with perilous leap from railroad bridge
A man chased by a police officer and crowd leaped from a Long Island City elevated railway after a pursuit that began near the Diagonal Street bridge. He plunged 30 feet, bounced off a passing car, and narrowly avoided injury as mounted policemen closed in. the scene ended with his capture and transport to the station for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter's Point Police
Floating cremation ships in Tokyo harbor plan
Tokyo authorities plan two specialized cremation vessels each 180 tons to cremate up to 60 bodies at a time. The ships, moored at Shibura wharf, will conduct Tunera services aboard before steaming seven miles offshore for the cremation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Shibura
Tunera
Bones of Pilgrims Relocated From Plymouth Cathedral
Erratic relics from the Pilgrim fathers were moved from a casket to another container during a restoration. The records do not name the Dover names but note two well preserved skulls and other remains tied to the colony’s era. The sarcophagus will be examined at the site near the church altar with a careful vault arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mare
Pilgrim Fathers
Railroads Vetoed From Buying Equipment Under Clayton Act
Railroads faced a veto by President Wilson on December 1 that blocks them from buying equipment from firms they or officers control. The veto overturned a six to four Interstate Commerce Commission recommendation to approve. The move halts the two year suspensions and prompts potential immediate changes to carrier purchasing practices across the industry. Wilson argued the law should be enforced by regulation, not further postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Cliytom and Trust Act
Senate
Pregiare
Haliroad
Interstate Commerce
Shipping Board under attack in sundry civil bill debate
In a heated session on the sundry civil appropriation bill chairman Good of the appropriations committee threatened to block funds for the Shipping Board. He argued the board must be compelled to sell its ships and equipment, criticizing a proposed 147000000 emergency finance plan as wasteful government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good
Washington
Shipping Board
Ship Board
Jood
Fech Corporation
Denny
Northwest Milla Gut Wages Reduction Plan
Wage cuts of 16 to 5 percent in Northwest lumber mills take effect January 3 or upon reopening of idle mills. The policy targets about sixty thousand workers and is linked to the Bend Branch of the Loyal Legion of Loggene and Linobermep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Milla
Tacoma
Sorthwest
Janary
Negro Suspects Captured After Search Near Little View
Three armed black suspects were captured by Sheriff Ragland near Little View after a search party was ambushed early today. A deputy sheriff was wounded in the incident as four other searchers pressed the manhunt. The arrests followed reports of an armed confrontation involving members of a local posse and nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sele
Ann
Aberiif
Ragland
Litte View
Women Clerks Accused in New York Fraud Case
Two women clerks in a New York firm are accused of danit's and defrauding the United States via withdrawal permits and wire fraud. The case alleges misappropriation of funds and deceit involving government procedures. Investigators plan further legal action and review of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havi
Danit
Cotte
Wibery
Portland Grand Jury Seeks Proof of Failure Amid Turbulent Times
A county showdown centers on a failed effort to reform the hanging of Murrey Brothers and arrest warrants for Jui Lo in Minapupella. France faces a population slump with four million lost during the war, per director Lowry Mourten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Mureiy Brothers
Tne
Jui Lo i Oder
Minapupella
France
Pmnes
Cnld
Lowry Mourten
Cuksing Teneure
Hele Departientil
fragmentary OCR note on departure and investigation
Unclear text appears to reference departure, a department matter, and a possible trial or event in Utah. Names and details are garbled, offering only scattered hints of timing and people, with no coherent action or outcome to confirm.
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Sly
George ‘Anner
W. W. Sly Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Misa Victoria Fournier
Warran Milligan
Milligan
Towa
Martin J. Wade
United States District Wurt
People’s Bank
Springfield
Wut
Liberty
Jobart Austin
Sheri A. L. Jett
Fort Worth
Texas
Hwa Homhy
Phihidelthia
Visly
Cubs
Fletriet
San Diego
Pard
Wieleh
Aventory
Pulefield
Coma
Phe
Felix Yakini
Aearele
Congrese
Villava
Hk Bifora
New Aviation of Labor Legioon
American Legion
Salina
Kan
Townley
Hedwood
Spud
United States District Court
Secretary of Agriculture
Ver Antiles
League of Nations
King
Internal Revenue Bureau
House Appropriations Committee
Hitchcock
Senate Commerce Committee
Ireland
Ulster
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Barry Boland
Fiume
Rome
China
Pullip ‘Tyan
Foreign Office
Pekin
Brosilian
Pesson
Pornal
Lithiani
Vilio
Dvinsk
United States
Mvasigu
Mesten City
Tokio
Dehlda
California
Eision
Constantinapte
Che Allive
Capita
Hayashi
Crews
Hetteln
Jaquith
Curt Teal
Ewe Joliety Anil Agri
Oumbor
London
Aeropwre
Thaolyste
Admiral Knapp
Broadway
Anny Perada
Alex Uranu
Owoulfat
Nelige Wings
Long Seandliz
Mts
Bie
Vbcitiw
Catrina Hun Tau
Nowuser
Mire Mery
Cowell
Gat Cruseway
Marta Fatto
Plymouth Rock
Wight Place
Andere
Tee
MLL
Acton Melina
Shipping’ Board
Tregedy
Pitre
Tan Gruiw Yong Toy
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