French Plan for Allied Receivership of Germany
Paris reports officials expect a French proposal for a German receivership to control Rhineland and reparations. Allies would run Germany’s resources under Versailles terms to enforce payments, with Britain and Italy wary of a Franco British-German accord.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Rhineland
France
Great Britain
Turkish Debt Commission
Poincare
Briand
Reparations Commission
London
Angola
Home Talent Play Staged At School East Of Junction
A 1 December program at the Washington school house east of Columbus Junction featured a home talent play titled Which One Won. The cast included Martha Curtis Loretta Dacy Dick Walter Schlich ting Mehitable Sawyer and many others. The evening combined stunts and a box supper.
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Junction
Columbus Junction
Washington School House
Martha Curtis
Loretta Dacy
Walter Schlichting
Mehitable Sawyer
Clara Blankenhorn
Jonathan Sawyer
Lester Bond
Lizzie Perkins
Viola Shellabarger
Adolphus Perkins
Harlan Foster
Rodney Stone
Harlan Dallmeyer
Marjorie Stone
Bernice Krah
Berlin mobilizes funds to buy cow fodder
Berlin reports a dramatic milk shortage. The food ministry receives 406000000 marks to import and distribute fodder and concentrated foods for cows. Community boards of aldermen will oversee fair distribution of fodder and milk.
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Berlin
Bribery charges disputed by governor and Brundage
The governor denied accusations of attempting to bribe a Springfield grand juror known as Buck Evans. He claimed the tale stemmed from a conspiracy to blackmail him, detailing threats and forged letters as evidence. Attorney General Brundage also rejected the charges, calling the press claims false and noting no knowledge of the grand jury matter.
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William D. (Buck) Evans
Chicago Journal
Springfield
Journal
Daily News
Chicago
Brundage
Mortimer
Sullivan
Islaim
Buck Evans
Shorty
Evans
William D. Evans
Buck’ Evans
Minors Used Water Pools to Fight Yellow Fever Mosquito
In Tampico minnows were placed in water pools as a biological approach to kill yellow fever carrying mosquitoes, replacing oil as a deterrent. The move reflects local health measures aimed at reducing disease spread.
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Tampico
Marines to Stay on Mail Trains
Madison Governor Blaine opposes promiscuous shooting by marine guards on mail trains while defending their presence. Navy orders investigation into Wisconsin incident where guards fired after misidentification of a mail car.
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Hays
Wisconsin
Secretary of the Navy
Madison
Wis
Blaine
Washington
Governor cites information on shooting of youth at Depere
The governor referenced information alleging the same marine who shot the youth at Depere was later identified as a lad who had been stealing. The remarks tie a military incident to a delinquency claim as part of a broader statement.
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Depere
Pape's Cold Compound Advertisement Claims Quick Relief
Fix Instant Relief. Take a dose every two hours up to three doses to break a cold. First dose opens nasal passages and relieves runny nose, headache, dullness, and feverishness. Pape's Cold Compound is advertised as the quickest relief, tastes nice, contains no quinine, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Japan Presses Naval Ratio Change Through Barons Bid
The Japanese delegation led by Baron Kato asks that the increased naval ratio be recognized for Japan’s security. Secretary Hughes and British head Arthur Balfour reportedly received the proposal with full government support. American delegates oppose any shift, arguing it would reduce the Japanese ratio rather than increase it. Formal expert talks among Big Three factions adjourned as disagreements linger.
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Baron Admiral Kato
Japan
Baron Kato
Hughes
Arthur J. Balfour
Christmas Gift Display at Zeidler’s Winter Coats
The store urges early Christmas shopping with a wide display of gift merchandise. Women and family ensembles include dresses, tailored suits, blouses, sweaters, skirts, lingerie, and premium silks. Home gifts cover rugs, lace curtains, linens, blankets, and handkerchiefs, while hosiery gloves and kid leather items round out the selection.
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Zeidler
Rifleman Warns Department On Route Condition
A rider reported several points along the route where a man with a rifle had been active, prompting the caller to alert the department about the condition rather than focusing on the mail guard service.
Peru May Transfer Its Gold Reserves To United States
Lima Peru December one an extra session of congress was called by President Leguia to consider financial measures A bill would transfer gold held in local banks to New York to earn interest on more than one million dollars that is not earning interest Finance Minister Rodriguez Dutarte was expected to attend both houses to discuss the national bank bill and a planned fifty million dollar loan from Guaranty Trust Company of New York
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Lima
Peru
Congress
Leguia
New York
Rodriguez Dutarte
The
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
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Talking Machine Shop
New Victor Records
Victor Records
Este
Joseph C. Smith
C. Smith
Orcrasee
Crabestre
Chicago Benson
Paul Whiteman
Whiteman
Benson Orchestra
Benson Orchestra of
Wabesh
Bruce—Fox
Standard and Popular Records
Olive Kline-Lambert
Pees
Trinity Chete
Angele
Glaus Visas
Girard
Ey M
Fasduniint
la Scala
Ogee
Eer
Amsatin Si Galli-Curei
John McCormack
Frits Kreislee
Marcel Journet
Harrold-Geuthier
Rysear
Titta RuGe
Mississippi
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White Way
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