First Meeting of League of Nations Called by Wilson
Washington reports indicate President Wilson may formalize a call for the first League of Nations meeting in Paris, with State Department and White House under consideration. Paris dispatches and official notes reference authority to convoke despite treaty rejection, while White House details remain unconfirmed.
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League OF Nations
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Washington
Paris
Lanseing
White House
State Department
Supreme Court Leaks Probe And Prosecution Hint
Washington DC December 20 The government will prosecute those responsible for leaks from the United States Supreme Court. Evidence gathered by the FBI on charges that court decisions were known in Wall Street before announcements will be presented to the District of Columbia grand jury next week. The government withheld names of those to be charged and said evidence has been placed with District Attorney Key in Washington.
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Washington
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Mary Whaley Faces Divorce Suits From Two Husbands
In Hannibal Missouri on December 10 a petition filed by Mrs. Mary Whaley admits two living husbands. She sues her second husband Frank C. Whaley for divorce in the Court of Common Pleas while Fred G. Haas also sues for divorce alleging she married Haas believing Whaley had been divorced. Whaley’s prior involvement in a murder case with England is noted.
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London
Mark
United Kingdom
Florence Hill
G. J. Hill
Dimtel
Hannibal. Mo
Mary
Joey
Hannibal Court of Common
Frank CG. Whaley
Fred G. Haas
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Whaley
Ballis County
Prifenry
England
Whaler
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Hans
Haas
Mra. Whaley
Watch Night Service At Central Church New Year’s Eve
The Central Church plans a Watch Night at Centak Uniech on New Year’s Eve with a 7:50 to 8:30 prayer meeting, social hours to 10, youth program 10 to 11, and songs with short speeches by Prof. Callaway and others. The minister Benj L. Smith invites all to greet the New Year in prayer.
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Central Church
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Callaway
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Kelrer
Richmond
Benj. L. Smith
New Year Open Hose Reception By Yow Cal
Miss Gertrude Doon, field worker for the YWCA, will attend an open house on New Year's Day in the YWCA rooms. The event runs 2 to 5 pm with a program of instruction and entertainment. The aim is to boost YWCA work among young women in Moberly and vicinity. A fire department call to Joanson Hall on West Rollins last night was a practice run caused by a burning flue.
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Midwest
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Firth Street
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Bettie Castle
Quincys
Jacobs
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bHery Galbreath
Kirksville
Susie Vandeville
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Mildred Hoag
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Fulton
Nichols
Higbee
Augusta Pitts
Yates
Rachel Hammett
Huntsville
Winney
Independence
Kansas
Dr. Win
Miller
Macon
A. V. Grege
T. Louis
Tragic World War I Veteran Shoots Self in Head Near Home
Harold C. Jordan a 29 year old former Army lieutenant who served in France and on the Mexican border died last night from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He had been staying with the Edwards family since November after suffering shell shock overseas. He was a Columbia University graduate previously taught school in Minnesota and is survived by his mother two brothers and five sisters. Police and local witnesses describe the events near Smith Edwards home alongside a road.
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Lieu. Benant
France
Smith Eiwards
Dr. Pope
Clark
Springdale
Columbia University
Edawards
Minnesota
Jordan
Edwards
Inbuncate
Aususe
Big Hunt Impending for Bootleggers
New York authorities announce a major crackdown on bootleggers and illicit liquor manufacture amid a wave of poisonings that caused several deaths. Revenue agent Daniel L. Porter says ten more arrests will be made and health inspectors doubled to investigate suspected liquors seized by police and agents.
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New York
Daniel L. Porter
New England
Mgr. Porter
Herve
Board of Health
Fitty
Colonel House Castout From White House Ties
New York December 29 Colonel House a longtime adviser to President Wilson is reported to have split completely with the president and to be preparing to oppose the renomination of anyone with the president's support at the coming Democratic national convention. A Texas friend says House feels outside the breastworks, notes daily visits by Baruch and others, and has not seen the president since Europe last fall. Mrs Vernor F Morris of Mexico arrives en route from New Franklin to initiate a Knights and Ladies of Security class and will stay with friends and relatives tomorrow.
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Bexan
Dern
New York
BM. House
Colonel House
Texas
Bernard Baruch
White House
Europe
Col
George Harvey
Willam Fe McCantis
Vernor F. Morris
Mexico
New Franklin
Knignts and Ladies of Security Organization
Morris
Sue
Labor to Issue a Statement on Proposed Labor Reforms
Washington reports that by December labor leaders and Samuel Gompers will submit to President Wilson’s industrial commission a list of proposed changes to the nation’s labor policies. The commission will consider reports on employment and working conditions, with 60 recommendations expected.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
Tommit
Wilson
Industrial Commission
Public urged to shield all from labor and capital
Judge Wihart H. Gary questioned proposals from President Wilson's industrial conference. He indicated disagreement with some settlement recommendations and warned the public that unions have reduced production and increased costs, stressing the need for laws to protect everyone from capital or labor pressures.
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Late Wire Flashes Show Wariness Across Nations
A Delhi dispatch notes six men tied to deaths from wood alcohol taint in New York and Connecticut Valley, amid alleged confessions. In Washington Viscount Gray sails Friday to London with hints on peace treaty stance. Norman Hapgood urges not to renominate as ambassador to Denmark due to Bolshevik sympathy charges. General Thomas Barry, former D.G. head, dies at Washington hospital from kidney and heart disease. funeral plans unclear.
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Adolph Panerei
Washington
Viscount Gray
London
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Gray
Dee
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Happood
Denmark
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Senate
State Department
Hapgood
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Copenhagen
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Thomas Barry
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Wospital
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West Point
Weather Forecast Narrows To Snow In Northwest Areas
Increasing cloudiness followed by snow in the northwest tonight. Turning colder Wednesday with chilling winds across the region.
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Iain
Trouble Ahead in the Treaty Fight
Washington reports deep splits over Article ten of the League covenant as factions led by Wilson and Lodge clash on U S obligations. Reservations by Senator King and others seek to limit binding promises, while Democrats press milder terms and clarify how Congress may authorize action.
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McNadry
United States
Woman Slain Soldier Shot in a Race Riot in Louisville
A white soldier and a woman were killed and a soldier fatally wounded near Camp Zachary Taylor after a confrontation on a streetcar. Soldiers aboard the car clashed with negro passengers amid abusive language reports, shots fired, and military police restoring order.
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Ees
Trent
Peghaeel
Zachary Taylor
Aimp
Orier
Terrific storm battles life near Cape St. Shotts
In Newfoundland at Cape St. Shotts mariners fought to save crew members clinging to the wreck of the Dutch steamer Butan Von Wril as a massive storm pounded the coast. Twenty or more feared dead with two bodies washed ashore. boats hoped to reach the disaster as seas eased.
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Newfoundland
Cape St. Shotts
Butan von Wril
W. J. Bryan Shapes His 1920 Plans
In Washington Bryan builds plans for a 1920 bid, shaping strategy for the Democratic convention and possible nomination. Key figures like Palmer Cox Gerard Daniels Clark Owen Baker are named as potential backers or speakers. Bryan’s expected appearance at the Jackson Day dinner could signal his influence on party direction and candidate support while President Wilson’s status remains uncertain. Master Mechanic H L Needham and wife return to Clinton Idaho after visiting John Bryce’s family.
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Annaea
Mary
Washington
Democratic Nasional Committee
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Germany
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Railroad Wage Pressure Grows as Talks with Hines Continue
Washington officials report bargaining between railroad shopmen and clerks intensified as they seek wage boosts. The American Federation of Labor groups pressed for a federal rail control stance, while a meeting with Hines faced scheduling clashes. Congress pressed car service and rail bills as rail labor unions push for action ahead of a possible government role.
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Hines
Hesuniod
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M. Jewell
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American Federation of Liber
Ottici
Wilson
Baia
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Ah Leie
March
Ereass
Marriages in St Louis Staged This Afternoon
Fragmentary notice from a 19th century issue reports marriages in St Louis this afternoon. It mentions an operator Hugh Horan and the Wabash line, with unclear surrounding details and names partially legible.
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