The Terror of the Spies Retires from Scotland Yard Chief
London December 12 Britain’s famed detective Sir Basil Thomson retires from his post as Director of Intelligence at Scotland Yard. For forty years he led Special Branch raids on aliens spies and anarchists, interrogated thousands during the war, and kept monarchs safe. He was marked for ruthlessness by enemies but remained unobtrusive in person and manner.
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Ananias
Montreal's Mederic Martin to begin fourth mayoral term
Mederic Martin, born 1869 in St Eustache Quebec, will be formally installed today for his fourth term as mayor of Montreal. A former cigar manufacturer and longtime Liberal politician, he also served in the House of Commons and sat on the city aldermanic board before first being elected mayor.
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Liberal Party
Taking Desperate Chances With Colds and Coughs
A warning that many avoid treatment for colds despite risks. Colds weaken lungs and harm vitality, paving way for serious illnesses. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, affordable prevention and cure.
Society Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at the church at 4 PM Monday. Tuesday brings the Music and Literary Club at the Community Center at 4 PM. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church gathers at the Rectory at 4 PM.
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Christ Church
Laredo Community Center
Flora Dilgarde Milton
Song of the Sun and celestial adventures reach a fever pitch
A mixed wave of verse and society notes fills the page. John R. McCarthy salutes space and mythic travel while local social updates report travels from New York to San Antonio, holiday gatherings, club meetings, and a health center event in Laredo.
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Los Angeles Times
Greer Captures Notick Club Tennis Title in New York
Jimmy Greer, noted as a tennis, basketball and baseball star, now a member of South American Gulf Oil Company’s New York legal staff, won the Notick Tennis Club annual tournament on Riverside Drive. He defeated about 100 entrants, displayed dominant service and mobility, and earned a fourteen-inch beaten-silver cup after a capacity-crowd semifinal and final, with officials of the Davis Cup and National Championship matches officiating.
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South American Gulf Oil Company
New York City
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New York
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Death of Donato Garcia de la Garza in Nuevo Laredo
Donato Garcia de la Garza died at his home in Nuevo Laredo at 7 pm after a brief illness. A native of Mier, Texas, he had long resided in Nuevo Laredo and worked as a brakeman for the National Lines of Mexico between Nuevo Laredo and Saltillo. He leaves a wife, several children, and many relatives. The funeral was held at 4 pm from the family residence.
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Four Die in Logging Railroad Slides Near Aberdeen
Aberdeen Washington December 12 two men a woman and a baby died in two slides on the Clemons Logging Company's railroad south of Aberdeen last night. Two men were injured, one perhaps fatally.
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Money short as Irish compensation awards rise
Dublin, Dec 10 The British government says total awards to September 230 amount to £8,000,009 with £10,000,000 in southern Ireland and £2,000,000 in Ulster. No funds exist to pay, as Sinn Fein controls local authorities and has not levied taxes to cover claims. Many claimants are Sinn Feiners or nonpolitical businessmen puzzled by the lack of relief.
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Dail Eireann
Odd and Interesting Historical Miscellany
A collection of curious facts spans aging myths to customs and inventions. It notes a centenarian losing a tooth at 102, Russian famine bread, Soviet patrol cars, ancient exercises, tailor’s guarantees, Michigan highway funding in 1823, watch winding timing, and the first life insurance policy issued in London in 1583 for William Gybons with thirteen underwriters and a fifty dollar premium per five hundred.
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San Francisco
Michigan
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London
Wiliam Gybons
The Herring and Highland Lore in Scotlada
The herring is regarded as a mystic fish by the Highlanders of Scotlada who believe it is subject to occult influences. When the fish deserts old haunts, the Highlanders practice peculiar rites to lure it back.
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Scotlada
Will Gold Lose Value If It Is No Longer Used
Washington dispatch discusses Henry Ford's claim that gold drives wars and could be scrapped as a medium of exchange. It argues future value is uncertain, noting Europe’s reduced gold use, jewelry trends toward platinum, and potential price declines if gold loses coinage demand, while cautioning no such switch has occurred.
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Henry Ford
America
Europe
England
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Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The United States weather bureau at New Orleans furnishes The Times daily forecast. Tonight and Tuesday fair. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a maximum of 76 degrees, a minimum of 52 degrees, with winds from the north and clear conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Ouneans
Times
Fort McIntosh
Police threaten to kill OConnor in jail breakout
Chicago police chief Fitzmorris says any officer who captures Lucky Tommy OConnor alive will be suspended and promises promotion to the killer. OConnor, who was to face hanging for killing a policeman, leads about 2000 officers in a chaotic jailbreak described as a frame up between OConnor and jail officials.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fitzmorris
Tommy O'Connor
O'Connor
Cook County
Loot Worth 102500 Hidden In Tire Of Texas Car
A. W. Mills, agent for an insurance company, says Tom Slaughter's $102,500 share of bandit loot from numerous bank robberies is buried in a Texas automobile tire. Mills planned to meet Slaughter at the penitentiary to learn the hiding place so banks could be repaid before Slaughter's execution. Slaughter, convicted of murder, later professed religion to Rev. W. B. Hogg and wanted the money returned for prison reform in Arkansas.
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Roy Brown
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Tucker
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Baseball Meetings At Meet In New York Signal Major Leagues
Manhattan hosted the joint meetings of the National American and International major leagues with owners managers players and officials gathering to discuss the national pastime during December.
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Associated Press
New York
Manhattan
Quotation Sparks Debate Over Debt and Payment
A New York Sun exchange quotes a vivid clash between a quirky individual and a clacker over debt. The eccentric figure insists on payment regardless of how funds are raised, highlighting tensions around fair collection and negotiation.
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New York Sun
Arms Conference Moves Toward Its Goals in Second Month
Washington reports the arms conference nears its aims with delegates planning homeward sails by December 31. Britain’s Sir Auckland Geddes stays behind while other Britons depart on the Olympic. Submarine-issue debate grows. naval ratio forts Pacific and naval holiday ties noted. four power pact aids settlement.
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Washington
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Olympic
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Pacific
Japan Willing to Withdraw Posts from China Value
Washington December 12 Japan through her arms conference delegation announced willingness to withdraw post offices from China effective January 1 1923. The pledge comes amid ongoing negotiations and signals a shift in regional duties.
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Japan
China
Popocatepetl Erupts With Volcanic Ash Plume Seen Nearby
Mexico City reports Mount Popocatepetl erupting violently with a smoke and ash column rising 2,500 feet. President Obregon, at Chapultepec castle, watched with guests, requested field glasses and observed the distant plume about 40 miles away before directing further action.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Mother's Favorite
A promotional note touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soothing and effective for colds croup and whooping cough. It highlights its pleasant taste rapid relief and lack of opium or harmful drugs, praising mothers of young children for preferring it.
Notable Birthdays on This Day in History
On this date December 12, several notable births are recorded. Princess Maria Christina of Spain, Frank White of the U S Treasury, Senator William P Dillingham of Vermont, former Illinois governor Richard Yates, and journalist Arthur Brisbane were all born on this date in various years.
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United States
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Illinois
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N. Y
Valera Refuses Anglo Irish Treaty as Nonempty Formality
William T. Cosgrave and Éamon de Valera clash over the Anglo Irish Treaty stance. The debate centers on credence given to the treaty and its political implications for the Irish Free State, highlighting ongoing leadership friction and constitutional concerns.
Women mob storms Kansas mine halting workers
A mob of about 2,000 women wives and relatives of striking Howat coal miners stormed Jackson-Walker No 17 at Mittsburg Kansas shortly after 6 am preventing 125 miners from returning to work. The crowd led by no clear figure roamed the area blocking cars and intrusions with police powerless. Plans for further demonstrations at nearby mines were warned.
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Ming No. 17
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Franklin
Aviators Report Lava Flow From Mountain Crater
Two aviators were sent to the mountain to assess the outbreak. They heard heavy rumbling and observed lava flowing down slopes below the crater. Warnings were issued to nearby villages.
Cotton Crop Final Estimate For Year Released
Washington December 12. The department of agriculture announced the final estimate for the year’s cotton crop at 3 989 403 000 pounds or about 8 340 000 bales. The official report confirms the season’s yield and market outlook.
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Washington
Department, Agriculture
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