Irish clash over treaty as Dail weighs fate of settlement
In Dublin the Sinn Fein delegation led by Arthur Griffith seeks a vote approving the Anglo Irish treaty while Eamon De Valera signals possible disapproval and a plebiscite. debate rages with delegates unsure of majority support and ongoing speeches expected through the week.
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Dublin
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
Dail Eireann
Eamon Je Valera
DeValera
Michael Collin
Charles Burtess
London
Eamonn de Valera
Dail
U S May Relax Ban On Alcohol For Medical Use
Treasury officials said relaxation of regulations on alcohol sales for medical purposes is under consideration. Hospitals and medical associations have complained that current Treasury rules hinder use.
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U.S
Washington
The
Treasury
Delay in Alcohol Distribution for Medical Purposes
Officials pledge efforts to simplify rules so the sick can obtain alcohol without difficulty. Treasury officials say modifying the national prohibition amendment to allow beer and wine sales could add 500 million dollars annually in revenue, while the treasury would not oppose such legislation. A high official notes bootleggers are keeping tax money from the treasury. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes tells a House committee that 750 additional agents could be hired if Congress approves 10 million dollars for enforcement for the next fiscal year, with 7.5 million already appropriated for current enforcement.
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Treasury
Congress
Prohibition
Haynes
House Committee
Treasury Department
Mine Cage Drops Three Hundred Feet at Kinkaid Mine
A mine cage fell three hundred feet at Kinkaid mine No. 7 in Taylorville NL this morning. Twelve men were aboard. eleven suffered broken or sprained legs and were rushed to a local hospital. One miner escaped unharmed and no fatalities are believed.
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Taylorville
Kinkaid
Be a Good Fellow Fund Drive for Children
Urgent appeal seeks funds to provide a special treat for the children of Lainten. Citizens, especially women, are urged to donate at the Daily Citizen office before the week ends. The message emphasizes Christmas spirit and timely generosity to avoid disappointing the kiddies.
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Lainten
Daily Citizen
Reduction urged in Illinois corn acreage
The Illinois Agricultural Association executive committee proposed a reduced corn acreage for Illinois. A regional committee including farm bureau federations from Iowa Indiana Missouri Kansas and Illinois endorsed similar action. The resolution calls for a reasonable reduction in corn and a proportional rise in alfalfa clover soybeans and other legumes to improve soil.
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Chicago
Illinois
Illinois Agricultural, Association
Reign of Terror Suppressed in Belfast
In Belfast on December 20 the military crushed an attempted renewal of terror after a sniper siege in Seaford Street. Troops stormed barricaded houses, seized large ammunition stocks, and arrested thirty people following one fatal casualty.
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Belfast
Seaford Street
Bomb Explosion Shocks Manhattan Near Police HQ
A morning blast on Frand Street caused about 5000 dollars in damage and prompted fear of a Wall Street bombing. The blast site was one block from police headquarters and heavy guards were deployed around Wall Street after tips of a potential coordinated attack. Citizens rushed from homes in panic as reports spread.
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New York
Frand Street
Wall Street
Grant Street
Pray for End of Wars Says Sgt Alvin York
Christmas message from Sergeant Alvin C. York recorded at Jamestown armament conference. York urges nations to deal with each other as men, warns justice for all or conference will fail. He recalls his war exploits and describes his Tennessee cabin home and remote mountain setting.
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Sergt
Alvin York
Jamestown
Alvin C. York
York
Tennessee
Santa Signals Christmas Fest in Linton Tonight
Citizens urged to listen for three long blasts and two short fire whistle signals announcing Santa’s arrival in Linton. At six o'clock a tree lighting and gift distribution will take place at Main and Vincennes, with candy and fruit bags for children. Traffic on adjacent streets will be restricted and the illuminated tree will glow nightly through the season.
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St. Nick
Linton
Santa
Main
Vincennes Street
Main Street
Vincennes
Moon Factor in Burch Testimony in Los Angeles Trial
Los Angeles December 20 Eleven witnesses summoned by Paul W Schenck to challenge Hesantys account in the murder trial of Arthur Courtnay Durch with Deltun Kennedy and others. Weather observer Col A B Hersey testified the moon had set and it was dark at Kennedy slaying.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Paul W. Schenck
Louis Hesanty
Arthur Courtnay Durch
Deltun Kennedy
Charles
J. J. Vintey
Besantys
Burch
Beverly Glen
Seymour
Santa Monica
Dr. Finkey
Earth
Glen
Schenck
J. M. Stevenson
Finley
Col
A. B. Hersey
Kennedy
Mary A. Bailiff
Madelynn Obenchain
M. Louise Wilson
J. D. Kennedy
Show Your Goods Display Your Advertising Message
The passage stresses that clear product display and straightforward advertising boost sales. It argues that merchants gain by showing exactly what they offer in counters and windows and in ads, rather than hiding goods. Publicity informs customers of availability and value, increasing purchase likelihood.
Insanity defense debated as motions denied in Kennedy case
The defense seeks to shorten the case by appointing a commission of alienists to examine Made lynn Kennedy. The proposal was opposed by Deputy District Attorney Asa Keyes who stated the defense should present its insanity claim. The motions were denied, and the court weighed the angle of Burch's sanity.
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Madelynn
Kennedy
Schenck
Burch
Asa Keyes
Arbuckle declares financial ruin but plans film return
Roscoe Arbuckle says he is broke after mounting legal costs from the Virginia Rappe manslaughter case. He expects acquittal in the upcoming trial, vows to rejoin acting, and notes friendships that helped him despite losing about $100,000 overall. He also claims no drinking since jail and reconciliation with his wife.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Roscoe Arbuckle
Roscoe
Virginia Rappe
Coulgencs En Ruscoe
Inocense
Abilly
Scome
Arbuckle
Josep AL Schenk
MeuGen
Abbuckle
Famous Players-Lasky Company
Virginia Rappa
San Francisco
Supreme Court rules against state power to ban peaceful picketing
In a five to four decision the Supreme Court denied a state the authority to block injunctions restraining peaceful labor union picketing. Chief Justice Taft led the majority, with four dissents, ruling that picketing can be unlawful when it injures business by coercion or intimidation rather than peaceful protest.
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Washington
Dece
United States Supreme Court
American Steel Foundries Company
Tri-City Trades Council
Taft
Day
van Devanter
McKenna
McReynolds
Brandies
Pitney
Holmes
Clarke
Justice Pitney
Supreme Court
William Truax
Bisbee
Ariz
Vinvax
Truaxs
Arizona State Supreme Court
Arizona
Weather Report Unsettled Conditions With Snow Risk
Unsettled weather tonight and Wednesday with possible snow or rain turning to snow in the south portion. Temperatures fall sharply, with noticeably colder conditions expected Wednesday.
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