Prohibition Defeated In National Vote And Local Moves
Petrograd reports four days without a drunkenness arrest following government liquor bans. In Washington the Hobson prohibition resolution failed 209 to 77 after a long night session with bitter debate. New Jersey considers letting free intoxicants for holidays via a bill backed by Hoboken liquor dealers citing revenue and social issues.
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Petrograd
Tribune
Washington
House
Antis
Aif
Hogie
Richmond Pearson Mose
Fune
Hobson
Mann
Challege
Wien
Mr. Mann
New Jersey
Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association of Hoboken
Joseph H. Buckridge
Huckridge
Aystem
Pennaylvanin Aw
Opium Smuggling Ring Foiled At Adriatic Seizure
Surveyor Thomas Rush and staff busted a major opium import scheme at the Adriatic. Storekeeper James Murphy and Japanese writer Toro Sora faced $15 bail after authorities seized 100 tins of opium at the ship's storerooms and additional tins later. The total value reached about 8500 and the opium to be destroyed by the government.
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Thomas E. Rush
James Murphy
Toro Sora
Murphy
Cata
United States
Houghton
Atrlitic
Murthy
Sara’s ‘Ootes
North River
Deveresus
E. Murphy
Normen
Toth
Devereaux
Ien
West Zid St
Went List St
Hendon
Hewrine
Rockefeller Aids Hunt Captures Negro Gunman In Roaring Chase
John D Rockefeller aided Tarrytown police in capturing William Brown, a Negro gunman who shot Mattelman Frank A Minnerly of Oxfining. Bowles ordered Rockefeller to help as Patrolmen Ryan and Egen joined the pursuit. The chase followed an icy road at sixty miles per hour to Lyndhurst near Mrs Shepard's estate, where Brown was seized behind a hedge.
Lewin's Condition Grave As Writer Ill At Home
Alfred Henry Lewin, writer for The Morning Telegraph, is gravely ill at his home 407 Wentworth Street. His health has been poor for a month, with a deterioration noted last Wednesday. Dr William K Cuff of West 100th Street attends, while Irving Lewis, the editor, reports the perilous state and worries for his brother.
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Alfred Henry Lewin
Normanly
William K. Cuff
West
Lewin
Lewis
Dorp
Madchester
Manchester
Himuelf
Ve Me C. A
Thaw
New Hampshire
Ant
New York
Thay
Philander Keox
Hin Enantey
Valley da Weed
Renson
Ow Vark
Eral
York State
Thaw Figures to Speak for Fair Trial in Manchester
Teletype report from Manchester New Hampshire details Harry K Thaw delaying public comments while noting his mother and Governor Stone will visit. Thaw praises his treatment in Manchester and asserts his right to life and liberty despite ongoing conspiracy charges.
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Manchester
N. IL
Harry K. Thaw
New England
Thaw
Tribune
Tain
Myst
Pittalugh
Stone
Philander C. Knox
New York
Murder Revealed By Light Of Trolley Car
A trolley car approach halted a planned robbery and revealed the murder of Charles Seacord, a 55 year old farmer near the Wykags Golf Club outskirts of New Rochelle. Three bullets struck him as he made Tuesday collections. a lone golf cap and a driverless wagon were found nearby as Sheriff Doyle and Coroner Tes led a hunt with police dogs. The victim, married with four children, leaves a wife and family in shock.
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Charles Seacord
Wykags
New Rochelle
Richard Lawrence
Waverly Square
Tuckahoe
Adrian Inelin
Lawrence
Ody
Doyle
Tes
Vearchy
Udor
Seacard
Liv
Daughters Oust Cleary amid town fury over murder
In Los Angeles a millionaire retiree William Mont rose Alexander was killed by burglars who entered his Dallas era home. His son Willie Alexander Jr was wounded and his daughters Penelope and Anna fought the attackers. Suspects Glenn Witt and Ethelbert Oxman were arrested after Witt allegedly confessed. Cleary’s return as Haverstraw town clerk faces strong opposition from residents and a governor’s appointment.
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Los Angeles
William Montrose Alexander
Dallas
Tex
W. S. Mexender, Jr
Penslope
Anna Alexander
Alexander
Glenn Witt
Ethelbert C. Oxman
Witt
Hioth
Oxman Slau
Ourty
Witt Witt
Willie Alexander, Jr
Penelope
Anna
Osmma
Oxnan
Alexander Ontele
Fred
State Electrocution Shocks New Jersey Youth
A sixteen year old boy from Wilmington Somerset County New Jersey was electrocuted in Trenton while serving as a state priest. In his final wish a photograph was taken by an amatu r and sent to his relatives in Italy.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Ruggierri
Wilington
Somerset County
Aftermautl
Italy
Family reunion to welcome Mrs Cobb in Norwich
In Norwich Connecticut a small yellow cottage hosts a family reunion for Kate M Cobb who was pardoned after thirty six years in prison for the murder of her husband Charles Cobb. The gathering at Mrs Luther Spaulding’s Lebanon home includes Flora Cobb and other relatives as they plan Christmas cheer and a fresh start away from granite walls.
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Norwich
Conn
Dee
Connecticut
Kate M. Cobb
Luther Spaulding
Lebanon
Spaulding
Flora
Charles Cobb
William Bagley
Hartford
Colls
Kael
Wetherofield
France in Chamber Rally Unites Behind War Resolve
The opening session of the French Chamber of Deputies drew a packed gallery of spectators and diplomats as President Deschanel praised unity. Premier Viviani’s declaration vowed relentless war to liberate Europe, with Deputies rising in unanimous support and many joining the colors.
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Chamber of Deputies
Georges Weill
Reichstag
Lorraine
Secnion
William G. Sharp
Ambadee
Japan
Baroo K. Jehn
Barat Ishi Sat Tomasso Titton
Proust
Paul Deschanel
Chamber
England
Great Britain
M. Deschanel
Russia
Servia
Cheviber
Mage
Belgium
Viteaul
Satundra
Giolitti
Vierani
Joffre
France
Ats Tito
Irrouck
M. Treachassel
Vivian
Navene
Fremier Vis
Republic
Christmas Cheer Cheap for Germans
Rotterdam December 22 reports German requisitions to supply one million cigars one million cigarettes and ninety thousand pounds of tobacco for Christmas. They control all wine cellars and demanded 800 bottles of brandy but increased the quantity to 1 600. They have even requisitioned musical instruments.
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Rotterdam
Ghent
Plot to wreck war cargo ships in New Orleans
Police uncovered a wholesale plot to destroy ships carrying war materiel to the Allies. A clockwork bomb mechanism, planned to detonate at sea, was recovered from a hotel room. Suspects including Hans Halle and Geotee Sommers faced questioning as authorities traced the scheme to New York.
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Tomngrand
New Orleans
Shine
Europe
New York City
Tha Sta
Hans Halle
Tian Frank Moin
Molmes
Dee
Halle
New York
Hnd
Geotee Sommers
New Orleam
Pice
Sommers
Julle
Foust
Ife
Conrad Hrinckman
Pofee
Holle Saye
Los Angeles Times
Helliine
Hem Haile
Patio
Hamburg
Guemang
Miehaw
United States
Sidmiae
Keebaonbeau
London Exchange to Open January 4
London stock exchange to reopen under Henry restrictions on January 4 after government and bank negotiations. Debate over loose versus tight rules to deter German financing. Analysts note no general selling in London yet expect adjustments with the impending policy shift. Atlantic Coast Line advert follows.
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London
Henry
Stock Exchange Commtee
Stock Exchange Committee
Germany
Iit
London Exchange
Germans Repulsed in Poland Frontline Action Spreads
Reports from Petrograd describe fierce engagements along the Vistula and Pilica rivers. Russian forces claim successful repulses, with German troops crossing near the Pilica region and Austrians checked in the Carpathians, as heavy losses mount on both sides.
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Piltea
Beara
Mlawa
Hhe
Masur Lake
Thorn
Allenstein-Insterburg
Poland
Mucur Lake
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London
Heura
Kawka
Belgium
Germany
Western
Strat Line
Fencrvinty
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