Pistol Duel Claims Three Officers in Santa Rosa
In Santa Rosa California Sheriff James Ptra of Sonoma County and Detectives Miles Marckson and Lester H Dorman were killed during a pistol duel while attempting to arrest George Boyd who was wounded and identified by Pearl Hanley as one of the attackers of young women in San Francisco The incident followed a police raid on a Howard Street house where multiple assaults on young women were reported San Francisco authorities prepared to indict accomplices including Terence Fitts and Dorothy Quinlan as the case drew national attention
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Santa Rosa
Calif
George Boyd
James Petra
Sonoma County
Miles Marckson
Lester H. Dorman
San Francisco
Pearl Hanley
Boyd
Roe Hoyle
Charles Valentine
Terence Fitts
Dorothy Quinlan
Valentine
Cal
Howard Street
Howard Street House
Brady
President-Elect Seeks Friendly Ties in Change
A speech on the Senate floor notes changes in official relationships as a careful, cooperative handoff. Senator Harding, from the vice president's rostrum, expresses gratification at the reception and promises continued public service amid transitions.
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Senator Harding
Mrs Harding to Join Mrs Wilson for Tea at White House
Washington report notes Mrs W G Harding wife of the president elect accepted an invitation from Mrs Wilson to share tea at the White House this afternoon. The social engagement highlights ongoing ties between the incoming first family and the Wilson administration in the capital.
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Mrs. Harding
Mrs. Wilson
Washington, D. C
W. G. Harding
Argentina withdraws from League of Nations assembly
The Argentine delegation exits the Geneva assembly after rejecting amendments to the covenant. Buenos Aires signals possible quit from the league, while British press and newspapers debate the move and the prospects of U.S. entry under future Harding administration.
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Council
Assembly
League
League of Nations
Geneva
A. J. Balfour
U. S
Argentina
Honorio Puerredon
Associated Press
Paris
Chicago
Senor Pueyrredon
London
Assembly of the
Daily News
Keota Resident Clair Leinen Laid To Rest In Iowa City
Funeral services for Clair Leinen of Keota were held Saturday at the Christian church with Rev. L M Dorreen and Rev R C Lemon officiating. Leinen died at University Hospital Iowa City aged 24 leaving wife and infant daughter, parents Mr and Mrs John Leinen, siblings Duval Everette and Mary. Masonic order conducted final rites at the cemetery. Nearby obituaries note W L Pursley and John H Swearinger deaths, and Homer Nycum and bride prepare to depart for India.
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Keota
Clair Leinen
University Hospital
Iowa City
Leinen
Jaanita Folgnan
Des Moines
John Levien
Duval
Everette
Mary
Christian Church
L. M. Dorreen
Sioux City
Dev. R. C. Lemon
Masonic Order
W. L. Pursley
Topeka
Kan
Minnie Powers
John H. Swearinger
Portland
Ore
Ella Longenecker
Keola
Here
Effie Nelson
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines waitress learns she is heir to vast Wyckoff fortune
Mrs J W Lucas of Glenwood Iowa, a janitress and maid, was notified she is one of 100 heirs to the Wyckoff estate of New York valued around 800 million dollars. The dispatch says the property consists of New York real estate and related holdings.
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Des Moines
J. W. Lucas
Glenwood
Iowa
Wyckoff
Five Billion U S Budget Proposed By New Administration
Democratic administration seeks five billion dollars for operation in the first year of the new Republican era. House and Senate leaders promise sharp cuts. bills will shape sums for departments including air service, navy, army, postal service revenue, and defense, with major items for pay, subsistence, and shipbuilding.
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Senate
House
Army
Navy
National Guard
War Department
Shipping Board
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Internal Revenue Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Compensation Commission and Compensation Fund
Railroad Labor Board
Total Ore Shipments Reached 50 Million Tons
Duluth Minnesota reports total iron ore shipments for the season at about 50 million tons according to newly announced figures.
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Duluth
Minn
Well Known Local Couple Observe Golden Wedding
The Hoffmanns of 1100 Isett avenue celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with children and grandchildren in attendance. John H Hoffmann, born in Germany, has lived in Muscatine over 54 years. his wife, born October 18 1849, is among Muscatine’s oldest natives. They married December 4 1870 at the German Evangelical church. Their six children reside in Muscatine except Elizabeth Walton of Des Moines. five grandchildren. A turkey dinner, music, games, and gifts including fifty dollars in gold marked the day.
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John H Hoffmann
Isett Avenue
Hoffmann
Germany
Muscatine
German Evangelical Church
J. Hertz
Alice
Henry
William Hoffmann
Katheryn Eberling
Elizabeth Walton
John M. Hoffmann
Fred W. Hoffmann
August Hoffmann
Walton
Des Moines
Oakville Plans Night Bus to Wapello Contest
Oakville Iowa plans a motor bus run to Wapello for the declamatory contest. Miss Nola Bell and Miss Alice Waterhouse will represent Oakville at the event. Epworth league bazaar succeeded raising funds for the treasury. Missing details on other community items.
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Oakville
Here
Wapello
Nola Bell
Alice Waterhouse
C. E. Ohlwein
Blanche Bailey
J. G. Campbell Company
Nelson Grocery Company
Galesburg
Epworth League
Trea
Huron Church
Appel
Esther Reet
Bell Company
Burlington
W. A. Edwards
William Weinhold
Edwards
Weinhold
Bomb damages builder's home in Mount Kisco
A bomb exploded at a builder's home in Mount Kisco New York on December 6 causing structural damage and prompting investigation by local authorities. No injuries were immediately reported.
Fannie Hurst Humor Esque at A-Muse-U Four Day Run
Fannie Hurst author of Humor esquire appears at the A-Muse-U this week in a screen version of Humoresque directed by Frank Borzage. Alma Rubens Vera Gordon and Gaston Glass headline with Dove Davidson in key roles. Cosmopolitan Productions and Paramount Artcraft release booked for four days starting Tuesday.
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Fannie Hurst
A-Muse-U
Miss Hurst
America
Frank Borzage
Alma Rubens
Vera Gordon
Gaston Glass
Dove Davidson
Cosmopolitan Productions
Paramount Artcraft
Pitrello Fires On Fleeing Car After Detonation
Michael Pitrello a wealthy building contractor fired five shots at a fleeing automobile after a detonation that shook his front porch. Several neighborhood windows were broken with no known injuries. Later the head of a local labor union was taken to police headquarters for questioning.
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Michael Pitrello
Pitrello
Conesville Special Election on Municipal Electric Lighting Bonds
Public notice announces a January 3 1921 special election in Conesville Iowa at Town Hall from morning to 7 pm. Voters will decide on erecting a Municipal Electric Lighting System and issuing bonds of 10000 dollars to fund the project. The notice explains ballot wording and voter markings.
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Conesville
Iowa
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Fred’ M. Ziegler
Thinker
The
Chronicle
Harding
India
Homer Nycum
Bride
Cincinnati
Thomas Nycum
Horlick
Teferte
Eagle
Ooresmeerdin
Clothiers
Ufurnishers
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Xmas Savings Club
Conesville, Iowa
First National Bank
First Trust and Savings Bank
Muscatine, Iowa
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