Poison poisoning case shocks Columbus physicians
Two prominent Columbus doctors Dr Johnathan Forman and Dr Gordon admit unknowingly administering a drug mixture used in digestive disease treatment that killed Mrs Minnie C Davies of Columbus and Mrs Nellie Paul of Circleville within a week last September. A physician patient also fell ill but survived after a fluoroscope observed solution use. Families absolve the doctors of blame as the investigation proceeds.
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Associatr
Columbus
Dir
Johnathan Forman
J. Gordon
Minnie C. Davies
Nellie Paul
Circleville
Davies
Forman
Paul
Gordon
W. D. Murphy
Tobacco exports fall as 20 percent tax dampens sales
In Kavala Greece Macedonia the tobacco market shrank in November despite a bumper harvest. Export tax of 20 percent in foreign currency reduced demand with American buyers largely absent. October saw no sales of the large crop to America though some activity earlier in 1922 is noted.
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Kavala
Greek Macedonia
Macedonia
Thrace
America
Prohibition Criticized By British Bishop In Letter
The Rev Lord William Gascoyne-Cecil Bishop of Exeter condemns American total prohibition warning it harms self government and notes Englishmen aiding in breaching U S laws. He contrasts U S and Britain's approaches and urges respect for each nation's rule of law.
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Plymouth
Lord William Gascoyne-Ceci
Exeter
America
Firemen Hurt as Old Minneapolis Iron Block Burns
Two firemen were injured when a late night blaze destroyed the old Minneapolis iron block in the wholesale district. The fire endangered scores of employees and caused about 150000 dollars in property loss.
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Minneapolis
Associated Press
Minn
Report But Don’t Threaten Official Says German Law
Berlin reports that a Berliner who threatened to report a public official to higher authorities for unsatisfactory service was found guilty under German law. The supreme court upheld the lower court, clarifying that one may report to department heads or the Reichstag but cannot threaten the official with such reports to force changes.
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Berlin
Supreme Court of Germany
Reichstag
Two Negroes Die After City Shooting Near Claiborne
Police say a dice game dispute led to a shooting that killed two unidentified Black men on the Lafayette and South Claiborne corner. Wilbur Williams, suspected shooter, is in a hospital with a knee wound. five other Black men are in custody. Fresh country eggs, call Green's Market, 21-21.
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Orleans
New Orleans
Lafayette
South Claiborne Streets
Wilbur Williams
Call Green's Market
Weekly Cotton Statistics From Liverpool Report
Weekly cotton statistics show total forward to mills at 69 000 bales with American 9 000. Stock 22 000 with American 309 000. Imports 124 600 including American 77 000. Exports 3 000 with American.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Ny American
Veneer Plant Damaged with $50,000 Loss in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Miss December 22 fire of undetermined origin destroyed the plant of the Hattiesburg Veneer Company with estimated losses over 50 000. The report notes a Lon doner has developed a lensless photography technique for textile designs after twenty years of work.
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Associated Press
Hattiesburg, Miss
Hattiesburg Veneer Company
Germany opens public broadcasting with new permit system
Berlin reports that a government permit and 26 gold mark fee are required to own wireless receivers in Germany. Prices for receivers run 300 to 400 gold marks. Late restrictions eased as hospitals cafes and factories prepare to receive operas concerts speeches and news. President Ebert and Minister Hoeffle opened public broadcasting with a large media delegation present.
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Berlin
A. P
Germany
Post Office Department
Republic
Ebert
Hoeffle
Dortmund Concert Cancelled Over Payment in Foreign Money
Emmy Leisner, a Berlin soprano engaged by the Dortmund Music Society, refused to sing unless paid in foreign currency or a stable currency. With only German paper money available, the management cancelled the concert.
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Dortmund
Emmy Leisner
Berlin
Dortmund Music Society
Christmas decoration prevents toothache in rural England
An old practice in parts of rural England uses a leaf from Christmas decorations as a health remedy to prevent toothache. The fragment notes the remedy’s simple, folk tradition origin and regional use.
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England
American Warships Plan Extensive Winter Maneuvers
In a 1924 winter exercise a large U S fleet will simulate a war over the Panama Canal. The plan includes dirigible Shenandoah aloft, 18 battleships, 72 destroyers, 300 planes, 50 submarines and hundreds of auxiliaries. Landing forces will attack Panama defenses as Robison leads a Pacific side surprise assault with McCully defending.
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Los Angeles
Panama Canal
United States
Canal
Shenandoah
Samuel S. Robison
Pacific
Vicce
Eon McCully
Atlantic
Langley
Wright
Panama
Bond's Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertised liquid remedy claims to aid kidney and bladder irritation and urine retention. It is marketed by Monroe Wholesale Drug Co and sold in drug stores for 60 cents or 1.20 dollars, linked to Bond's Liver Pills for liver and bowels health.
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Bond
Monroe Wholesale Drug Co
Santa Claus Namesake Spelled Santa Klaws in Dutch Roots
The name Santa Claus is argued to derive from Dutch St Nicholas and should be spelled Santa Klaws, reflecting its Dutch linguistic origin and pronunciation.
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Santa Claus
Santa Klaws
St. Nicholas
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Hunt
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Pussy Cat
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Monroe
Dixie
Nyal Drug Store
West Monroe
Gallipoli
A. Gibbon
Jackson Street
C. R. Russell
Olive St
Chase-Amman Drug Company
DeSiard
White City
Jim Villanti
St. John Street
Dessard Street
Hudson
D. A. Breard, Sr
E. R. Breard
Walnut St
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Claus
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Milwaukee
Boyce Motometer
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