Fifth District Battle Signals Socialist Stronghold Vote
In Wisconsin ahead of the December 19 special election in the fifth district, Socialist Victor L. Berger faces Republican Henry H. Bodenstab backed by Democrats and the Good Government League. Berger, a former congressman, is defending a district once won by a large margin and opposed by actions against Bolshevism and prohibition. The campaign highlights Berger’s platform shifts and opposition to foreign meddling.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
Congress
Henry H. Bodenstab
Democratic
The
Good Government League
Berger
Carney
Stafford
Socialist Party
Prin
House of Representatives
Russia
Germany
Mexico
Rodenstab
Rodenstay
Good ‘Government League
Aéth
U. S. Feeds Million Hungry in Poland
The American Relief Administration directs aid from Danzig to Poland, feeding about 1,000,000 children there. Note: shipments from the United States total over 350,000 tons with plans for more, including 150 locomotives, as German policy shifts and Danzig's status looms. John H. Lange and Captain C. A. Abele lead the effort, aiming to expand relief to Germany amid milk, meat, sugar, and fat shortages.
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Danzig
Poland
Dan Gig
United States
American Relief Administration
John H. Lange
Seattle
Wash
C. A. Abele
Warsaw
Lange
Association
Germany
Candy ads at Wieidemann’s offer Christmas tokens
Local ad notes candy at Wieidemann’s and other shops with fine candy boxes as acceptable Christmas tokens. Phone 182 listed for orders or inquiries.
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Wieidemann’s. Our Own
Local News From Midland District Ice Scene And Socials
Owing to coal shortage high school students enjoy a vacation and ice skating at the ball pit. Miss Ida Kirby attended a banquet for the school board and teachers in Lawrence. Mrs. Morris and Irene visited Mrs. Schauwen gerdt. Katherine Carrol of Quincy visited Paul Laptad. Mrs. Stover slipped on ice and broke her hip in Lawrence. A hall dance was well attended. Willioms family of Topeka visited F. Toms. Christmas gifts include pictures art materials swing frames and trays offered by L. L. Phillips.
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Ballas Pit
Ida Kirby
Lane
Lawrence
A. Morris
Irene
Schauwengerdt
Faust
Cunningham
Katherine Carrol
Quincy
Ilinois
Paul Laptad
Stover
Willioms
Topeka
F. Toms
Girl Will Get Medal for Saving Three Children on Rail Bridge
Agnes Standifer of Albion Oklahoma will be awarded a medal by the St Louis and San Francisco railroad for heroism on a Fort Smith railroad trestle. The 12 year old shielded two children with one in her arms as a Frisco train approached, leaped to an embankment and saved all four from injury. Engineer W A Davis attributed the near tragedy to her brave action.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Agnes
W. A. Davis
Miner Turned Hunter in Princeton Pays for Nightly Bearings
Princeton resident Paton Woosley says he earned 84 dollars in three nights while hunting for bearings in his coal mining community. The Dec 18 report notes his calm reaction to the miners strike and his unusual sideline as a hunter.
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Princeton
Ind
Paton Woosley
Coon Hunter Used Close Range Shots During Strike Period
A man described as using a 22 calibre revolver to shoot coons from a tree during the coal strike period. He climbs to a limb and fires at close range when the animal investigates. The note also advertises Amony useful as Christmas gifts at Rankin's Drug Store.
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Rankin’s Drug Store
Adv
First American Woman Elected to London County Council
Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough, is discussed as the second woman candidate for Parliament following Lady Astor. She was the first American-born woman elected to the London county council.
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London
Lady Astor
Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
London County Council
Unlawful Turkish Debt Seizure Left Man Homeless
A historical notice asserts that Turkish law forbids seizing a man’s residence for debt and requires sufficient land to support him, reflecting legal limits on creditors and protections for property rights.
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Turkey
Wave of shoplifting hits Indianapolis stores during Christmas
Crime experts attribute a wave of theft to high living costs as detectives guard department stores. Police report many unrecognized young women among shoplifters. Thefts span from handkerchiefs to costly apparel and courts have mostly issued fines.
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Indianaplis
Ind
Indianapolis
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