President Wilson Reaffirms Stance On Women’s Suffrage Request
President Wilson met with a delegation from the American Woman Suffrage Association in Washington and said he favored a standing women’s suffrage committee in the House but would not urge Congress via a special message. He explained as spokesman he must avoid personal views and act for the party and government.
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Santa Claus Visits Toyland Amid Humble Family Hope
A young boy named Bobby, with big brown eyes, encounters Santa Claus in a bustling toyland store. The scene contrasts magical expectations with a poor family’s hardship as Bobby’s mother struggles with truth about Christmas gifts and a looming sacrifice of belief.
Seek Girl Arnold Mystery Rivalled In New York
Police in Greater New York are mobilized to locate Miss Jessie McCann, 23, daughter of Robert McCann a wealthy wholesale grocer who vanished Thursday while allegedly heading to teach a class for de t thirty, with a friend later reporting sighting her on Friday night in wet street appearing dazed. The father, a friend of Mayor Kline, pleads for expedited search.
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President's interview cited as satisfactory and urged action
The president's interview was described as satisfactory as supporters pressed for congressional action. Mrs Shaw expressed encouragement and anticipated movement by Congress. Mrs Medill McCormick declined further comment, saying she had nothing to add.
Montgomery Ward founder dies at 70 in Highland Park
Montgomery Ward, founder of Montgomery Ward & Co the first mail order house, died yesterday morning at his home in Highland Park at age 70 from pneumonia after a broken hip. Born February 7 in Chatham New Jersey he rose from a poor boy to wealth, founding a major retail empire and battling to protect Grant Park and public access, enduring four legal battles to safeguard public rights.
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Escapee Brockett Rescued After Suicide Attempt in Jail
John Brockett an escaped inmate of the Inebriate asylum at Knoxville after an assault on his family and incarceration in Nichols jail yesterday made a failed bid for death. He drank strychnine while confined, survived after Dr Carli antidotes, and will be moved to Knoxville with custody pending arrangements. Brockett had left the asylum a year ago and returned home on Saturday, breaking in and injuring his wife before being overpowered.
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Protest Over Supervision By U S in Dominican Election
Reports from Santo Domingo describe a large mass meeting under the Independence party banner with both women and men denouncing American supervision of the Dominican Republic election. In Washington, President Wilson announced the United States does not intend to supervise or interfere, and a special commission will merely observe as impartial witnesses.
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Trial for murder debate follows shore finding
Hans Schmidt faces trial over a disputed murder charge linked to a body found washed ashore last September. The defense contends insanity and argues the defendant feigned mental illness to avoid responsibility.
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Mur Muller
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McGuire pleads not guilty in campaign contribution case
Former Syracuse mayor James K. McGuire and brother George McGuire faced an indictment accusing soliciting a 85000 contribution from oil and railroad interests for Democratic state campaigns. McGuire, described as mentally and physically weak, pleaded not guilty and received until December 22 to change or withdraw his plea. The probe stems from the John Doe inquiry into contractor influence on campaigns.
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Syracus
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Iowa
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Stramen
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Report of Rescue of 197 From Rio Grande Fire at Sea
Norfolk reports a mysterious rescue of 197 passengers from the Rio Grande during a fire at sea north of Diamond Shoals. The Swanmore and Seminole were involved in wireless reports, but no clear confirmation exists. the Rio Grande was said to be en route to Brunswick, Georgia, under its own power.
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Advertisements and ideals drive modern business in print
A fragmented chronicling notes how advertising shapes the era, praising truthful voice and steady growth. It argues that the daily newspaper ads reflect American business ideals, guiding firms from month to month toward higher character and success.
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Dastness
Ideala
Day in Congress across Senate and House debates
The Senate debated the tariff and currency issues with Senator Awanson defending the mindolaation plan while Senator Pola proposed a Pacific coast route to Alaska. In the House, committee reports were approved but a proposal to pay a year’s extra salary to Lt. Col. Gaillard’s widow faced introduction. Immigration hearings on illiteracy tests were set for Thursday and Friday. Chairman Clay and the judiciary panel, with President Wilson, discussed trust legislation, and Admiral Blue testified the navy would reach 51,500 active men by March. Murray of Oklahoma introduced a bill to regulate stock exchanges and curb mall advertising. J McDonald of Michigan was elected to Labor and Pension committees.
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Oklahoma
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Naval Holiday Bill Passed by House Seeks One-Year Global Pause
In Washington the House delivered an overwhelming vote supporting a proposal for an international naval holiday of one year. The measure, tied to currency debates and Churchill’s suggestion, aims to ease naval tensions without protracted conference delays.
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Passage of currency measure aims for quick conference action
In Washington on December 8 President Wilson and administration leaders pledge swift passage of the currency reform. Senator Swanson opens debate praising the plan as the best remedy and urging prompt action. He defends the administration against banking interests and supports moving reserves reform.
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Odd charges upon bill of congress report details
Washington D C December report from James XII Baker secretary of the senate discloses expenditures from the contingent fund since last March through the year end. Items include stable costs horse shoes oats meal beds pillows taxicabs and dinners for senate personnel with miscellaneous medical supplies and bedding.
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Northern Mexico battles loom near Tuxpam
In a chaotic report from Mexico City dated December, General Villa aims to restore peace in northern Mexico with a three-column federal advance from Tuxpam totaling about 1,000 troops. Rebels under General Candido Aguilar muster around 3,000.
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Nuevo Leon
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Chihuahtla
Ojinaga
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Crown Prince's Hand Involved In Zabern Troubles
Berlin reports claim the German crown prince supported the soldiers in Zabern unrest. Dr. Georgen Weiss, socialist deputy, said the prince visited Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg on December 28 as the government faced a non-confidence vote. Lieutenant Baron Von Forstner hinted he plans retirement from the army amid the affair.
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Algaca
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Weathers for Jowa Partly cloudy tonight
Dull radar reads partly cloudy conditions for Jowa with slightly higher temperatures tonight in the north region. Winds become variable, temperatures around 22 degrees at 12 o clock.
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