John L Lewis Unopposed For UMWA Presidency Re-Election
John L Lewis is unopposed for re election as president of the United Mine Workers of America in the biennial election. The only opposing candidate withdrew after being nominated by too few locals. Lewis, 42, from Iowa, rose to prominence as a field representative of the AFL and served on government commissions during the war.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of American
Mr. Lewis
International Organization
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Iowa
Birthday Recall of National Figures on December 12
Dr. Edward A. Ross born Virden Illinois 66 years ago today. Charles P. Neill born Rock Island Illinois 57 years ago today. Congressman Richard Yates born Jacksonville Illinois 62 years ago today. William P. Dillingham born Waterbury Vermont 79 years ago today.
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Edward A. Ross
Wisconsin University
Virden
Ill
Charles P. Neill
U. S. Commissioner of Labor
Bureau of Information
Southeastern Railroads
Rock Island
Richard Yates
Minnis
Jacksonville
William P. Dillingham
United States
Vermont
Waterbury
A History Lesson From Daily Notes
December 12 1799 Heine born in Dusseldorf died in Paris 1856. 1816 Indiana elects first senators Noble and Taylor. 1822 Sawyer born Boston 1891 died Sewanee Tenn. 1874 James Kent dies New York City 1763 born. 1849 Sir Mary Brunell dies London born France 1769. 1867 Fenian funeral processions prohibited in Ireland. 1897 Mrs Nancy McKinley dies Canton. 1906 US Britain arbitration treaty signed Washington.
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Heinrich Heine
Dusseldorf
Germany
Paris
James Noble
Walter Taylor
United States
Indiana
Frederick A. Sawyer
South Carolina
Boston
Mass
Sewanee
Tenn
James Kent
New York City
Mary J. Brunell
Thames Tunnel
London
France
Ireland
Nancy Allison McKinley
President McKinley
Canton
Great Britain
Washington
Women's convention delegates push disarmament banners
One year ago today delegates at a Washington international convention displayed complete disarmament banners ahead of the Arms Conference meeting place.
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Washington
Today’s events span elections and anniversaries across states
Fiftieth anniversary of Edwin Forrests death is observed. Illinois votes today on adopting a new State Constitution. The Missouri State Poultry Show opens in Fayette. The United Mine Workers hold their biennial election. Great Lakes navigation season closes today. Clemenceaus farewell address will be delivered in New York at a dinner. California Governor Stephens convenes 28 coastal fruit growers to tackle refrigerator car shortages in 1923.
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Edwin Forrest
Illinois
Missouri
Fayette
United Mine Workers of America
Great Lakes
M. Clemenceau
America
New York
American Committee
France
Stephens
California
Sacramento
Merchanistry of Laredo Bank Shareholders Meeting
The annual meeting of holders of the Merchants Bank of Laredo Texas is scheduled for Tuesday January at the bank building. The notice cites election matters and official proceedings for the shareholder gathering.
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Laredo
Texas
Pank
Violet Oberfelut Society Editor Announces WetOC
Mra. Violet Oberfelut of the OC society desk issues a note from the editor’s column. The item lists her title and contact line as the paper’s society editor, with a telephone reference.
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Violet
Oberfelut Society
Social Calendar Tuesday Luncheon and Club Meetings
The Pan-American Round Table holds by luncheon at Hamilton Hotel at 1 15 PM. Tuesday Music and Literature Club meets at the High School Auditorium at 4 PM. The Junior Auxiliary gathers at the Rectory at 4 PM.
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Pan-American Round Table
Hamilton
Rectory
Poets and Holidays Brighten Local Social Scene
Prof and Mrs. PF W Mally return from Crystal City. Nan Tucker of Mercedes to visit. John T Hassell Jr. expects to return for Christmas. Miss Mary Goldman of Austin will visit Miss Marjorie Lou Fish for the holidays. Kayne Posada season to begin December 16 nightly through Christmas. Methodist church Christmas bazaar planned with refreshments and fancy work. Woman's Missionary Society meeting held with new officers elected and plans for a bazaar. Miriam Chapter No 868 hosts a Mexican luncheon in Mrs. McCulloch's new home with color themes of the Mexican flag.
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Mary Paul Goldman
Austin
City
Marjorie Lou Fish
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
T. H. Terry
Manford
Percy Mullen
H. J. Seaman
Alex Shanks
O. J. Guinn
A. G. Thompson
J. R. Crawford
George Scratchley
J. K. Thompson
McCulloch
J. W. Ward
Ernst Buenz
A. B. McCulloch
Miriam
Order of the Eastern Star
N. CG
Aniron Dy
McNeill Turner
W. T
Q. Borrell
H. Kehl
Local Hostesses Assist In Entertaining
The social event featured hostesses assisting in entertaining, with Mr. Robt. McCulloch and Mrs. H. M. Austin aiding in duties.
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Robt. McCulloch
H. M. Austin
Sheriff Sale Notice of Webb County Texas on Lease Rights
By virtue of a December 12 1922 execution The Milmo National Bank sues R B Echols and seeks sale of lease rights in 646 acres of Section 4 Block 2 Certificate 429 Abstract 2810 C C D R G on oil and gas rights in Webb County Texas The sale will occur January 2 1923 at the Webb County Courthouse Laredo between 10 AM and 4 PM and proceeds go to satisfy a $2947.88 judgment plus costs Publication to run weekly for three weeks in the Laredo Daily Times.
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State OF Texas
Webb
District Court
Webb County
Milmo National Bank
R. B. Echols
Antonio Salinas
Texas
R. B. Recols
R. FE. Welhausen
RB. Echols
R. T G. Echols
Laredo
Russia to Introduce Goods Ruble as New Commercial Currency
Moscow reports that Russia plans a new ruble system including a goods ruble tied to value of certain goods and paid wages in goods rubles. Proposals include agricultural export import and budget rubles with paper backed by goods and trade flows. The move aims to curb hoarding while backing values through trade.
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Moscow
Russia
Bolsoviks
Czar
Duma
Erensky
Odd Bits and Gossip From a Neighborhood
A collection of light anecdotes and comments from readers about family life gossip and small town scenes. Tales include a mother child exchange about canning tires and swearing, Christmas goods in stores, a flirtatious flapper, gossip among neighbors, and playful quips about words and self reliance.
Stagey musings on husbands and humor in social life
A witty survey of marriage and social roles jokes about stag parties and marital balance. The author mocks clever lines about shortsighted brains and fashionable collars while noting how easily trouble arises and likening taxi drivers to taxidermists for their knack of skinning fares.
Aviators Searched Near Nogales After Missing Mission
Army officers questioning a Mexican witness reported seeing Colonel Marshall and Lieutenant Webber walking southwest of Nogales on Saturday while they were missing, as the search for the aviators continues.
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Associated Preag
Nogales
Arizona
Army
Marshall
Webber
Meaningless Resolutions
A brief journal item notes a pledge to avoid debt reframed as a resolution. The line humorously contrasts grand statements with practical intent, suggesting the speaker may abandon the vow when tempted by future spending.
American Consul Shot in Malta Sighting
Mason Mitchell the American consul on Malta was shot and wounded near Bàracca today. The assailant escaped. Mitchell was slightly wounded and the shooting attributed to a madman. He is described as persona grata in Valetta.
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Associated Press
Valetta
Aka
Mason Mitchell
New York
Malta
Baracca
Mitchell
Empress Feodorovna Calls Russian Grand Dukes Meeting
Dowager empress Maria Feodorovna, living in Denmark, has agreed to a meeting of all scattered Russian Grand Dukes. They will be notified and are expected to attend.
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Associated Press
London
Maria
Feodorovna
Russia
Denmark
Shortage of calcium arsenite impacts cotton boll weevil control
The Geological Survey reports a calcium arsenite shortage for cotton boll weevil control with October to May output estimates around 3400 tons and only 80 tons distributed this year to Southern growers. Demand for next season is expected to double under government supervision. The report also notes government supervised grading of cotton could improve trade data and cites 4,767?62000 pounds of production this year, about 900,000 bales, with Texas at 3,290,000 and Louisiana 357,000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Geological Survey
Teo
West May
William M. Stewart
Census Bureau
Dewit
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Louisiana
Quiet in Streetman as mob violence fades
Quiet prevailed in Streetman Texas after a mob killed a black man George Gay and burned a negro hotel. The Freeborn County grand jury in Teague will be asked in February to investigate the shooting and attack.
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Streetman
Texas
George Gay
Teague
Freestone County Grand Jury
Woods
Farm Credit Bills Hearings Open in Senate Banking Panel
Washington December 12 proponents of farm credit bills testifying before the senate banking committee. Senator Capper backs a livestock loan bill aimed at large and small producers, while a House judiciary panel moves to hearings on impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty urged by Representative Keller.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Capper
House Judiciary Committee
Daugherty
Keller
Philadelphia postmaster Wannapaker dies after long service
Associated Press reports the Philadelphia postmaster Wannapaker died after being confined at home since early Moor deer with a heavy world. Survived by son Radiran of New York and two daughters Mrs Mary Warburton and Atte Elizabeth Me heod. wife insured for more than 423.0009000. noted as one of the most heavily insured men in the country.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Sohn Wonontiker
Ienerad
Tone
Radiran
York
Mary Warburton
Atte
Elizabeth Meheod
Philadulphia
Wannapaker
Chania Urges Grain Exchange Legislation and Tax Reform
President Chania of the United States Grain Growers urges legislation to depose grain exchanges and protect lawful producers who own companies. TH A. McKenzie forecasts a complete breakdown of national revenue unless tax free securities are banned and supports taxation of national banks. The federation backs national coordination of cooperative marketing organizations.
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Associated Presa
Chivas
Chania
United States Grain Growers, Inc
Fuouhane
Grees
America Fatma
TH. A. McKenzie
Federation
Boy banker on trial for Parker Valley Bank wreck
Officials of the federal government and four states gathered in Yuma to hear the opening of the trial of Alva I. Smith alias the boy banker. He is charged with wrecking the Parker Valley Bank at Parker Arizona and diverting 340000 in assets to his personal use. Agents and state officials say his alleged operations extended into Oklahoma Texas California and Arizona.
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Associated Press
Yuma
Arizona
Alva I. Smith
Bey Banker
Parker Valley Bank
Parker
Federal Department of Justice
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Smith
Casper police chase twists in Clara Phillips case
A suspect arrested last night claimed to be Beatrice Craig at Kirby Wyoming, casting doubt on earlier belief that Clara Phillips, the hammer slayer, had been captured. The woman was said to have been lying in Casper for about three weeks as investigations continue.
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Casper
Wyoming
Clara Phillips
Beatrice Craig
Kirby
Conference action bars Wearlkers Party representative
The credentials committee ruled the Wearlkers Party of America was not in harmony with the conference principles and would not be seated. The recommendation was adopted at the Cleveland session on December 12.
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Fy Aguodatad
Cleveland
Ohio
Conference For Progressive Polition Action
Committee On
Wearlkers Party of America
Policy of Extension for South Manchurian Railway
Tokio December policy adopted by Takeji Kawamura, new president, to extend and improve the South Manchurian Railway. Funds are available after failing to secure a loan in America. He says the 0,000,000 loan due in December has been renewed, and the proposed 10,000,000 loan next year will not require capital this year.
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Associated Press
Tokio
South Manchurian
Takeji Kawamura
America
Oi Ie Company
Pital
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau issued by The Times
Tonight appears fair and colder with a cold wave bringing temperatures from 24 to 32. Wednesday will be cloudy according to the United States Weather Bureau forecast supplied to The Times via the telephone company.
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United States Weather Bureau
New
Frleans Ia
Times
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh Weather Observations Ends at 7 am
Observations for the 34 hours ending at 7 a m show a maximum temperature of 70 degrees and a minimum of 49 degrees at Fort McIntosh. Winds were generally from the east.
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Fort Mcintosh
Ag Haga
Verlorat court finds for defendant in overdion case
The jury last night returned a verdict in favor of the defendant in the overdion case. Frances Varkhedd testified and provided evidence supporting the defense, while associates and local figures noted the outcome.
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Gosford
Mons
Verlorat Ogiatriet
Coyerpor Fee
Frances Varkhedd
Kidnapping Charge Circulates in Port Wreath Case
A report from Fort Worth details a kidnapping allegation involving Wasligertin and Yeu 1 Mattie Withoit of Port Wreath. The case centers on an attempt to abduct a child amid a series of civil disputes and warrants issued by local authorities.
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Wasligertin
Mattie
Port Wreath
Flood Control Plans Urged by Governor Parker
The mississippi river flood control effort is discussed with calls to expand public works. Governor Parker of Louisiana urges the government to broaden flood prevention measures and strengthen committees to handle major floods and future storms.
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Ty Associated Press
Kinerou
Covearnor Parker
Iecisiana
Fragmentary civic note on unrest reaches London
OCR text shows garbled phrases about red flag symbols and a crowd scene in London. Mentions of invasion and a rest unknown. Little coherent data remains to form a clear historical event or names.
Murder charge filed in Texas man accused of killing father
Associated Press reports Mark Worth of Texas faces murder charges in Travis County for the killing of his father Henry Jones a prominent farmer. Jones died from knife wounds sustained on Monday.
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My Associated Press
Mark Worth
Texas
Ehares
Trath County
New Johnston
Indaw
Henry Jones
Jones
Governors Conference Set on Prohibition January
Washington December 12 A governors conference on prohibition will be held in January at the White House. An attempt to displace the administration shipping bill in favor of rural credits legislation was agreed upon by bi partisan opponents of the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Going into business rumor surrounds Danish prince
Copenhagen December 12 rumor says Prince Axel son of Prince Waldemar recently returned from sea service on a Hast Asiatic Command ship is considering a business career. He attends company offices daily and seeks the commercial side of operations.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Prince Axel
Prince Waldemar
Denmark
Asiatic Command
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