France and Vatican Move Toward Reopening Ties
Rome reports that negotiations led by Pope Benedict and France’s Briand have progressed to a favorable basis for resuming diplomatic relations. Officials say a Vatican representative may join the peace conference and a formal reconstruction of Vatican Paris ties is near.
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Hackensack Man Confesses Killing Night Watchman
Garret Stagg, 24, confessed to striking Louis Walters at the American Paper mills in Bogota with a club after a late craps session. He claimed he did it out of debt and money to send home, later collapsing when told Walters was dead. He said he did not know Walters had died until the sheriff showed him the body.
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Jersey City Assemblyman to Push Bachelors Tax Bill
Jersey City Assemblyman elect Charles W Ostron will introduce a bill in the New Jersey legislature to tax bachelors, arguing matrimony brings responsibility and often prosperity. He proposes about 50 dollars per year for the average man.
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DROWNS WHEN BOAT UPSETS J Townsend's Death Shocks Bride
J Stanley Townsend a 27 year old top Y M C A all around athlete of south New Jersey drowned when his sneak boat capsized in Great Egg Harbor inlet off Longport. Coast guards recovered the body and brought it to his bride of under a year.
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Gas Kills Newlyweds Found Dead in North Bergen Home
North Bergen New Jersey authorities report Joseph and Leni Ferraro were found dead in their bed at 15 New Road as gas from a spreading leak filled the three family house. Mrs. Josephine Pettretti on the top floor detected the odor and opened windows but the victims were pronounced dead despite revival efforts.
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Canadians at Front Highlanders Unloading in France
Canadian troops endure hard labor at the front in France as Highlanders unload baggage from wagons and prepare for further operations. Local dispatch notes their steady pace and steady teamwork amid ongoing combat duties.
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Congress in Action Tomorrow Amid Holiday Recess Return
Washington reports Congress will reconvene after holidays to tackle a heavy post‑recess agenda. Senate Republicans plan a quorum bid early, with 14 appropriation bills and major measures like ship purchase and Philippine bills to be disposed of before March 4, while House leaders fear limited attendance this week.
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Uncle Joe Cannon’s seat faces election contest risk
Terre Haute Ind December 28 Uncle Joe Cannon elected again to Congress by about 300 votes could face a seat contest after federal authorities report possible election corruption. A Danville Illinois grand jury inquiry looms as 31 floaters testified they were paid five dollars to cross the state line to vote. Colonel Arthur MacArthur, grand master of the Knights Templar, dies in Troy New York at his residence.
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War End Views Split Senatorial Forecasts
Washington observers split on postwar U S conditions with some expecting a surge in European demand and immigration fueling prosperity while others warn of wage declines and strikes from arriving workers. Senator Elihu Root recalls his Cherokee strip seat as shifts favor Republicans after March.
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