Missing Spanish Grandee Auther Arson, Larceny Warrants Issued
Two warrants were sworn for Pierre Paul Auther a missing Spanish Grandee and alleged chemist of Highland Park. One charges larceny of 100 dollars from Philip Franzen of Madison Wisconsin and the other desertion. Auther left a will leaving his estate to his Highland Park wife and their daughter Jeanne Anna but the estate is only two dollars in cash. The case involves a pistol threat and a wife and husband currently separated with possible flight to Philadelphia California or Europe.
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Chicago
Pierre Paul Auther
Highland Park
Philip Franzen
Madison
Wis
Auther
Jeanne Anna
Mra
Philip Branzen
University of Wisconsin
Franzen
Milwaukee
Mrs. Franzen
Philadelphia
Atther
California
Europe
Howard and Casey to Install 50 Barrel Flour Mill
The Howard and Causey Wholesale Grocery Company is installing a fifty barrel flour mill at Warehouse No 6 on South Tenth Street near the W C and W tracks. The plant will be electrically driven and open the new flour meal and feed department within about thirty days.
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Howard and Causey Wholesale Grocery Company
South Tenth Street
Three resign from Illinois public utility commission
Three vacancies on the Illinois state public utility commission will be filled after Governor elect takes office next Monday. The resignations came yesterday from chairman J. H. Wilkerson and commissioners Patrick Lucey and Frank Funk. Funk was elected to Congress in November from the Bloomingtoy District.
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Chicago
Ilinois
North Side Square Block Sold To Rufus Bond
The Joel Watson estate sold a prime Mt. Vernon block on the northeast square corner to Rufus J. Bond. The 53 foot frontage hosts three storefronts including Pai ne Pharmacy a meat market and a book store with the American Legion upstairs. Bond bought as an investment and plans no changes. the sale is said to be one of the city’s largest real estate deals in years.
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Rufuy J. Bond
Joel Watson
Mt. Vernon
Bond
Ann Investment
Tey William ‘Taylor and
Tuter
Joe Watson
Smith and Bledsoe
Man of Mystery Cleans Up Sports in Missouri Town
In Fulton Missouri a wrestler posing as Jack Carey from Evansville Indiana lured local fans, defeated Missouri heavyweight Jake Reed twice, and vanished with several thousand dollars after betting on himself. Police pursue clues to the Evansville wonder a Madison Square Garden top liner previously.
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International News
Fulton
The
Sporting
Wallingford
Jack Carey
Evansville
Ind
Jake Reed
Missouri
Pride
Carey
Reed
Madison Square Garden
One is killed in Alton explosion
One man was killed and another injured when an explosion shattered the wheel house at the Equitable Powder Company plant in East Alton near Alton Illinois. Officials provided no details. The blast was felt as far as Edwardville about thirty miles away, with some residents mistaking it for an earthquake.
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Alton
Ill
Equitable Powder Company
East Alton
Edwardaville
Divorce Granted After Cemetery Visit to Baby Grave
In Chicago January 7 Judge Sabbath granted a divorce to merchant Joseph Wein after he learned of his wife's elopement while he waited at a cemetery to assist in dedicating a monument at their baby daughter's grave.
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Chicago
Sabbath
Joseph Wein
Unemployment and Communist Activity Rise in Britain
The Daily News from London notes unemployment surpassing one million as 700000 registered. It warns of potential rioting in London and boasts Communist sympathizers influencing idle workers toward revolution, with police and local boards tightening controls and tax measures.
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London
Great Britain
WHI
Norwich Board of Guardians
Federation of
Unempoyed
Espionage Act Cases Under Review for Pardon Consideration
The Justice Department began a review of all persons serving sentences under the espionage act including Eugene V. Debs to determine if there is a basis for pardon. France has formally notified the United States through its embassy of a contemplated invasion of the Ruhr valley due to German disarmament failures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Department of Justice
Hy Associated Press
Washington, Jan
France
United States
Ruhr Valley
House Passes Civil Appropriation Bill for 384 Million
Washington January 7 The sun dry civil appropriation bill carrying appropriations totaling 384000000 was passed by the House today.
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Washington
House
Senate committee backs halt on army enrollments
Washington January 7 the senate military committee ordered a unanimous favorable report on a resolution directing the secretary of war to stop enlistments in the army until the total in service is reduced to 176000 The action reflects a push to shrink armed forces amid postwar adjustments.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Unon
Secretary of War
Milner Resigns as Secretary for Colonies
By Amputated Pres London January 7 Lord Milner resigned his portfolio as secretary for colonies. His successor has not been named.
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London
Lord Milner
Mail car break-in on Pennsy Train 203 reported
New York January 7 officials investigate after a mail car on Train No 203 of the Pennsylvania Railroad was broken into and robbed somewhere between New York and Philadelphia early today. Investigators aim to determine the value of the stolen mail.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Here
Philadelphia
Col Trane Wat'genon Dies? Editor Emeritus seriously ill
International News reports in Galveston Texas on January 7 that Col Trane Wat'genon editor emeritus of the Louisville Courier Journal is seriously ill at a local hotel.
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International News
Galvyston
Tex
Col. Trane Wat‘ Genon
Louisville Courier Journal
Irish peace envoy gathering in London report
London dispatch notes a large congregation of Irish peace envoys assembling today in the capital to discuss possible talks and a path toward reconciliation amid ongoing political negotiations. The meeting aims to chart steps for de‑escalation and dialogue.
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International News
London
Evidence Here Is Cause Of Arrest Of Kansas Man
Independence Kansas patrolman A W Alten returned with information on the murder of Officer W A McKinney on March 21 1920. A man named Charles Alton was arrested after an informant claimed Alten admitted killing the officer. The informant says Alten suffered mental breaks after the death and may have confessed to the crime to others.
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A. W. Alten
Independence
Kan
W. A. McKinney
Mr. Allen
Vernon
Kansas
Allen Snys
Allen
Montgomery County
Charles Alton
Alton
Alten
Charles Alten
Mr. Ollen
Japanese Families Warned By Texas Citizens To Move
In Harlingen Texas eight Japanese families arriving from California were met by a citizen committee that warned them their presence in the Rio Grande valley was undesirable. They were allowed to stay pending the arrival of a California real estate dealer alleged to have sold farms there and who was asked to refund the money paid by the families.
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California
Rio Grande Valley
O’rean
Harlingen
Tex
Farma
Japanese colonist told to leave Brownsville in 46 hours
B R Kato a Japanese colonist arrived at Brownsville at noon. He was met at the depot by a committee from the Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, the Retail Merchant's association and a farmer's organization and told he must leave town in 46 hours. He promised to do so.
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Brownsville
Tex
B. R. Kato
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Retail Merchant's Association
Farmer's Organization
California Senate Backs Anti Alien Land Law Stand
The California senate passed by 29 to 0 a resolution urging the national government not to make any treaty that would nullify the anti alien land law or grant citizenship rights to Japanese.
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Sacramento
Cal
California Senate
Brazil fears rubber trust impact in Amazon region
In Rio de Janeiro three deputies accuse the United States rubber interests of driving down rubber prices in the Amazon, forcing native planters out and buying plantations cheaply. They urge the government to provide immediate financial aid to curb U S control of the product.
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Rio DE Janeiro
United States
Amazon
Brazil
Chamber of Deputies
Salles
Valadares
Lacerda
Rubber Trust
Pon
Weather forecast previews cloudy, cooler nights
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and tomorrow with a noted drop in temperatures. Residents should plan for cooler weather and light winds as conditions stabilize after today.
London Status Unknown If Esmon a de Valera Message
In London today the situation is unclear and no message from Es Mona de Valera has been confirmed. The report notes uncertainty about whether any communication has been received.
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London
Esmona de Valera
Police search for kidnapped St Louis publisher in Chicago
Acting on a theory that Jacques Villard rich St Louis publisher has been kidnapped and is being held somewhere in Chicago police began an active search. Villard crippled by the loss of both legs disappeared from the Hotel LaSalle December 27 under mysterious circumstances.
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Chicago
Jacques Villard
St. Louis
Villard
LaSalle
Land Reclamation Push Revives Campagna Romana
Italian government seeks to reclaim the Campagna Romana around Rome after centuries idle. Prince Aldobrandini funds a large project at Ostia with drainage irrigation and test crops to gauge fertility, hoping to restore the land to cultivation and revive its historic productivity.
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Ostla
Italy
Rome
Aldobrandini
Campagna
Ostia
Nation Will Not Be Dry For A Generation Declared
Prohibition Commissioner Kra mer stated Washington January 7 that the United States will never be literally dry but prohibition is here to stay. He said future generations will favor prohibition and practical enforcement, though some individuals may still make intoxicants at home. He added that New York and the East are not representative and that the country west of Pittsburgh is dry.
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Washington
United States
Kramer
New York
East
Pittsburg
Prohibition Forces Scramble Over Whisky Boom
Washington reports warn of grave challenges in the liquor business as enforcement officials, prohibition advocates, and law enforcers fear no dry era soon. Crystallizing sentiment toward prohibition is deemed necessary, while reduced funds threaten enforcement efforts amid vast investments and many workers in whisky production.
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Washington
Jan
Explosion kills child as Auburn home wrecked
Detectives probe a mysterious blast that destroyed J. W. Sheffer’s Auburn home. Martha Sheffer, 11, died, and John Sheffer, 28, was seriously hurt. Vanie Sheffer, half-brother of J. W. Sheffer, is suspected. a land quarrel is noted as possible motive.
Mrs Sarah Worley Dies in St Louis
News was received of the death of Mrs. Sarah Jana Worley in St. Louis. Funeral services will be held at the First M. E. church after the body arrives Sunday morning on the IL. & N. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. She was a sister of the late Rev. Wm. A. Browder of this city.
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Sarah Jana Worley
St. Louis
M. E
Oakwood
Experimental cotton trials aim to reclaim agricultural land
The text notes successful cotton experiments but unable to gauge quality due to poor seed. plans for American or Egyptian cotton are proposed this year. Hope is high that results will enable broader reclamation of the Campagna.
Two Lose Thelp Lives in England and Arkansas Tragedy
Fragmentary report notes multiple deaths and injuries in England and Arkansas. Names mentioned include Rawles and Anderson families. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but a hotel incident and guest fatalities are indicated.
Fire in Wilhelm Block Claims Two Lives
Two people die and a bystander was injured when a blaze gripped the Wilhelm Block in Traverse City. Firemen and onlookers were overcome by smoke as rescuers fought to reach victims. Leona Way, 22, fell from the fifth story during a rescue attempt. Mrs Patrick Docker, 74, was overcome by smoke en route to a hospital. Damages estimated at 46000 dollars.
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New
Traverse City
Wilhelm Block
Misa Leona Way
Patrick Docker
Dublin Curfew Hits Theatres And Evening Trades
The Dublin curfew of ten in the evening shuts social events and depresses trade. Theatres and music halls report losses as stores close early and patrons stay home. Managers raise fares to cover costs, but reduced late hours curb revenue and criticism grows.
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Dublin
Oreida
Bolt
Helnge
108 Popular Has Won Surprising Public Attention
A Berl book notes unexpected public interest in 108 Popular. The work draws attention for its bold themes and critical reception, with readers and critics cited as surprised by its impact across communities and markets.
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Berl
Atte
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