New Orleans Oil Companies Cited by FTC
The Oil Co Inc and the Adey Johnstun Co Inc of New Orleans were cited by the Federal Trade Commission for unfair competition in interstate oil securities sales. They must answer within forty days, after which a trial on the merits will be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Associated Press
Washington
Oil Comny, Inc
Adey Johnstun Comny, Inc
Federal Trade Commission
Ahewer
Snewer Imente
Asso- Oil Company
Mat
U S to Quit in Dominican Nation
President Wilson authorizes preliminary relaxation of the American military rule in Santo Domingo. Rear Admiral Snow den, the military governor, is directed to issue a proclamation declaring the United States may inaugurate a simple process of its rapid withdrawal from responsibilities in Dominican affairs.
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Washington
Santo Domingo
Wilson
Snowden
United States
Classified ads mix of sales offers and rentals from an old paper
A jumble of small ads lists items for sale including a $20.00 item at 18 Wood Kent, a lost item reward near Elks Club, furnished rooms for rent, and various agency notices. The page also contains job and distribution offers, with references to addresses in Chicago and Dallas, farm products in Nebraska, and multiple sale and service pitches.
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Milton Coverdale
Milton Coverdale received a surprise birthday party at home last evening arranged by coworkers Sheriff Arthur Grand and Deputy Shreiff D. L. Roper. The dining room featured Christmas motifs with a snowy cloth centerpieces and a dinner of seasonal treats. He received several lovely gifts.
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Milton Coverdale
Arthur Grand
Shreiff D. L. Roper
Coverdale
War to End in Italy as Hunger Intervenes at Fiume
London reports starvation expected to end the state of war between the regency of Quareno at Fiume and the Kingdom of Italy. Italian troops have settled in to wait for hunger to defeat d Annunzio s plan to enforce the Rapallo treaty.
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London
Quareno
Fiume
Kingdom of Italy
d’'Annunzio
Rapallio
Wilson Pardons Debs Not Considered for Christmas
Washington officials said President Wilson had not decided on Christmas pardons and reiterated his determination not to free Eugene Debs.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Eugene Debs
Black preacher killed by mob in Purvis case under review
Coleman Brown, a Black preacher implicated in the murder of Della Green, was fatally harmed by a mob in Purvis. Sheriff Williams confirms Brown died from mob action, framing the incident as intra race violence and an ongoing investigation.
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Jackson
Coleman Brown
Purvis
Williams
Brown
Della Green
Argentine Farmers Embrace Cotton Growth Movement
Washington-Trade Commissioner Brady reports Northern Argentine farmers showing strong interest in cotton farming. Samples sent to Europe were pronounced first class and a federation is formed to raise a more uniform crop this year.
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Washington
Brady
Buenos Aires
Bureau of Foreign Domestic Commerce
Europe
Jury Cannot Reach Verdict in Arnstein Case after Long Deliberation
Washington jury in the Nicky Arnstein and associates case reports to Justice Gould unable to agree on a verdict after nineteen hours of deliberation. In Washington the war finance corporation revival veto is anticipated by White House officials but without direct guidance from President Wilson. Frost likely tonight in northern and central Florida and along the Alabama Mississippi coasts per the weather bureau.
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Washington
Nicky Arnstein
Justice Gould
Supreme Court
War Finance Corporation
White House
Wilson
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Solomon Arrested Here In Swindle Case
D Solomon a Syrian merchant of Monroe was arrested last night on a charge of being a common cheat and swindler. He allegedly sold a cow to a youth with a promise of return, but when the youth brought it back Solomon refused to refund the money.
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D. Solomon
Monroe
Western Union Messenger Service Panic Report
Call Western Union formal messenger service. A Halifax fire rivaled half a million dollars in damages. Jacksonville mourns W Johnson of Chicago who died after one drink purchased from a bell boy. Cardinal Gibbons rests but off mass duties for Christmas at cathedral. New York Central Car Shops idle with no listed reason.
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Jacksonville
Carter W. Johnson
Chicago
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Albany
N. Y
New York Central Car Department
Odd and Interesting Facts From History and Culture
A collection of curious statements: the first ship with wireless was the San Martin in 1897. a blind-from-birth child dreams. pigeons fly short when snow covers Earth. Ireland’s last two walled towns are Kilmallock and Londonderry. London hotels converted to offices. a Hagerstown man recalls fruit cake baked in 1872. English rural superstition about birds eggs in homes. moon temperature vs melting ice. Ashanti naming by weekday. English dating from Christmas. Jamaica’s pimento cordial as a country-house specialty.
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San Martin
Kilmallock
Londonderry
Ireland
London
Hagerstown
England
Ashanti
Jamaica
Monroe News-Star skips Christmas Day issue
The Monroe News-Star announces there will be no publication on Christmas Day as part of its usual custom. The next issue will be released on Monday.
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Monroe News-Star
Poe Memorial at Fordham Loss Seen Without Funds
Fordham New York December 19 The Poe Memorial cottage where Edgar Allan Poe lived and Virginia Poe died faces ruin without about a thousand dollars yearly for upkeep and a custodian The Bronx Society of Arts and Sciences appeals to the American public for donations to preserve the memorial in a fall park.
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Fordham
N. Y
Edgar Allen Poe
Virginia Clem Poe
Bronx Society of Arts and Sciences
Europe
America
O. J. Stephens
East 138Th St
New York City
Poe
Hawthorne
Emerson
Bryant
Longfellow
Thoreau
James Russell Lowell
Rue Morgue
House of Usher
The Tragedy of Poe and a Critical Self
A critical reflection on Poe's failure to thrive in America, blamed on an untimely cultural environment. It argues he lacked courage to move to Paris, where his works found appreciation, and suggests his genius was stifled by hostility at Fordham and in his era.
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Longfellow
Hawthorne
Whittier
Bryant
Poe
Probaly
Mark Twain
America
Paris
Fordham
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Elks Club
Santome
Finder
K. Downey, Jr
St. John Street
HU. S
Landt, Pree
South Dearbornet
Jekham Berry Farm
Salem
Nebr
Miljonas
Huse Sales Co
Atlanta
John Shipman
Vista
French Dheine Co
Wilavenue
North Grandtreet
Toggery
Colrect
S Lumber Co
Swartz, Bt
Speedoline Co
Dept
Dallas
Texas
Southern Web
Birmingham
Alm
Candyers Co
18Th Street
Philadelphia
Into the
Abyss
Por Mr, Coveradle
Associated Ress
MR. Sant A. Claus
Call Western Union
Halifax
N. S
Odd
iBy Ferderer J. Haskin
Monroe’s
Oak and
Grand Phone
Louis H. Cosper Proprietor
Sig Haas & Sons
King
Mary Garden
The
New South Drug Store
South Grand Street
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