Plead with the President to Lift Liquor Ban
Washington reports that lawmakers press President Wilson to delay wartime liquor prohibition law. Senator Lewis of Illinois and Representative Olney of Massachusetts seek extensions and interpret the amendment’s effective date. Legal experts question the January 16 1929 milestone and call for a clear national deadline.
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Washington
D. C
Dee
Wilson
Hanoi
Lewis
Illinois
Trmnaully
Lawiz
Olney
Massachusetts
Ichief
Supreme Comre
State Department
Government Will Not Prosecute Miners for Injunction Violation
Washington December 19 Attorney General Palmer says there will be no criminal prosecutions of coal miners who violated the anti strife injunction. He testified that the injunction has served its purpose and that pursuing criminal charges would not aid the public welfare. He noted the government sought civil action and argued the original settlement proposal remained unchanged. He reported sending a memorandum to Lewis and Green during the Indianapolis trip for submission to President Wilson.
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Washington, D. C
Farmac
Interstate Commerce Committee
Indianapolis
Laaders
Palmer
Lewis and Green
Washington
Wilson
Fine Baby Boy Born to West Burkhart Family
A baby boy weighing ten and a half pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lb Miller on West Burkhart Street during Christmas. This is their second child, with an older daughter. Aunt Mary admired Santa gifts for the newborn, while a comic note about skates appeared. A false fire alarm rang at Dr Nolan’s Windsor Place residence earlier today. no fire occurred.
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Miller
West Burkhart
Street
Mary
Windsor Places
Nolan
Lloyd George Defends League and US Role in Postwar Peace
London Pec 34 Premier Lloyd George addressed the commons urging frank world peace talk. He said America must act with caution, warned against unilateral guarantees, stressed the League of Nations, and urged decisive steps before a conference with Britain France and Italy. He warned about Allied burdens and urged US participation in the near East.
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London
Commons
Lloyd Greorge
America
Europe
England
Engand
Lloyd George
Turkey
United States
Ils
France
Great Britain
Amertes
Constantinople
Former Mobherly lad Ira Ornborn visits family in hometown
Ira Ornborn state secretary of labor in New Haven arrives from Washington D C for Christmas visit with mother Mrs Sallie Ornborn and relatives. He had been attending labor conferences in the capital city.
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Ira Ornborn
Labor
New Haven
Conn
Sallie
Attempt on Ireland's military commander fails in Paris area
An assassination bid on Lord French, Ireland's military commander, failed today. French's escort killed one attacker who carried bombs. Guards exchanged fire. another assailant died. The commander and a bicycle officer were struck by bullets but survived with injuries reported.
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Dubin
Lord Freneh
Ireland
French
Family Kept Slave Sale Document Unearthed
Justice Warwick McCaine reveals an old bill of sale from 1842 found among family papers. It records the transfer of a 19 year old enslaved person named Lucy from T Mason McCormack to John M Yeates for five hundred dollars with a clear title and no incumbrance, witnessed by Mason McCormack and others.
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Warwick McCaine
Democrat
T. Mason McCormack
John M. Yeates
Ohips
Ed Lucy
McCormack
Aylise
Mason M’cormack
C. FP
Burkar’l
Gilman
Democratic Committee Considers St Louis Bid For National Convention
The Democratic State Committee met in executive session in St Louis to decide on launching a morning newspaper, strengthening party coffers, and bidding for the national convention next year. Kansas City and St Louis are ready to bid with a compromise foreseen. The committee favored allowing women as delegates to the national convention.
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St. Louis
Democratic State Committee
Republic
Jon
Kansas City
T. Louis
Great Musical Director Campanini Dies in Washington
Washington December 14 Clenphant Campanini world famous musical director died today after two months illness from pneumonia. He led the Chicago Grand Opera Company for six years and influenced many stars including Galli Curci Joan McCormack Mary Garden Maurice Renaud and other French opera singers who found fame under his direction.
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Washington, D. C
Clenphant Campanini
Pnewmnonia
Campanini
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Weather outlook for tonight and tomorrow
The forecast notes general tonight and tomorrow conditions with slightly warmer temperatures expected tomorrow. The northwest portion should feel warmer tonight than other areas.
Venus and Planets Align in Early Morning Sky
St Louis December 19 observers reported a planetary display with Venus sidelined and Mercury hiding behind hazel as Jupiter and Saturn pursued trailing members. Neptune's gaze appeared distant while Mars and Uranus were less prominent awaiting clearer mornings. Father Martin Breen noted the event would last several mornings, though not as spectacular as the Wednesday affair when all six planets were visible.
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St. Eawis
Jupiter
Shane
Sathie
Sat
Teague
Neptune
Mercury
Martin S. Brean
Wilson to study new plan for industrial disputes
Late wires report President Wilson will be asked to back a new approach to settling industrial disputes with labor unions and employers through an official commission. Other items note two American sailors jailed in Mazatlan awaiting speedy trials, and political moves in Congress toward reducing paper consumption and reporting weights of daily editions. Captain John Alcock survives injuries from the crash of the first trans Atlantic flight attempt. Attorney General Palmer says war time prohibition ends only after treaty ratification and demobilization.
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Washington
Wilson
Palmer
Supreme Court
Census Enumerators for Randolph County Listing Names
A list of census enumerators for Randolph County is published with township assignments and ward designations for Moberly and surrounding areas. It records the personnel details for collecting population data and notes a local marriage in the area, including Ralph Bishop and Minnie C Mathews.
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Ynele
Cairecotenship
John &. Stanley
North Chariton
Leonard H. Holman
South Char
Claude. P. Broaddus
Cirson i
Pigbee - City
J. B. Blunshut
South Prairie Township
FE. Cleeton
Township
Tom McKinney
Salt’ River
John GG
Stanis
River Township
Exéliding
Hunts
Marvin
Franklin
West Spring
Toweship
Huntsville City
Sandlir Song
Silver Creek
Aden
Ghauncey
Snear Creek
Moberly City
Harry
Tydings
Mobery City
Harald D. Martin
Moberly
Iby
Myrtle Hunter
Mober’ly City
Herbert A. Andfield
City
Mary
Maberly
L.E. Bishop
Incil Street
Hope to Pass Cummins Railroad Bill Faces Uncertain Vote
Congress awaited a decision on the Cummins railroad bill as Senator Follette of Wisconsin abandoned a blocking plan. President Wilson was expected to speak soon on railway legislation, with McAdoo and a former rail director discussing federal retention beyond a few months.
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Aashington
DD. C
Cummins
Follezie
Wisconsin
Follette
Benetor Cuimmins
Congress
Wilson
Alon
Fie
W. G. McAdoo
Rail Directo
Getarn
Grand Jury Report In Murder Case At Chicago
The grand jury convened in Chicago to investigate the mob death of James Anderson, a Black man, and the alleged slugging robbery of Elmer Thomas. The twelve jurors appeared before Acting Judge M J Lilly, with foreman W P Jones, and returned no indictment.
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Inc
James Anderson
Chicago
Elmer’ Thomas
Etycuit
Judee M.J. Lilly
Lilly
W- P. Jones
Shasuey
Amd
Salem Social Note Highlights Mrs Tillery
A fragment from a Salem society column praises Mrs Tillery as one of the city’s most popular ladies noted for friendliness and charm. Mention of Mrs EB BLT and Lyle residence hints at family connections and social events. The text is garbled but centers on a respected local woman’s departure and community affection.
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Salem
Lyle
Tillery
Anther
Fener
Packers Agree to Relinquish Control of Food Interests
Justice Department outlines a decree forcing the five large meat packers Armour Morvigat Swift Wilson Cudahy and their subsidiaries to sell stockyards railroads terminals and related holdings under US district court supervision. They must abandon related interests in wholesale groceries and non meat products and forego branch operations. Courts retain jurisdiction for further relief as needed.
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Washington
TD. O
Kovehamens 2
Fie
Department of Jusstice
Palmer
Armour &Co
Morvigat& Co
Swift & Co
Wilgon & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Stoekholders
Fendants
United States
Dineludims
District Courts
Agreement With Packers Ohs Seeks Federal Control
Ambiguous report outlines U.S. Office stance on Packers terms and senate proposals to supervise large grocers. Palmer comments suggest ongoing regulatory battles and possible court challenge over federal oversight and price controls.
Wyoming inmate recaptured after long escape pursuit
The Wyoming State Penitentiary recaptured a prisoner after a weeks long escape. Carlisle, wounded and in hospital, will be held there until healing allows transfer to shipyard labor.
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Rawling
Howdy
Carlisle
Wyoming State
Castlisle
Enron
Gnion Pacific
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