Week in Review of Global Events and Domestic News
A sweeping United States congress session opens amid pushback against British sea requisitioning. The Wil family wedding is set for December 18 in Washington. Notes from Secretary Lansing deny US ties to a vessel gang engaged in a Mexican revolution plot. The Pan American policy and Monroe Doctrine themes frame the president’s address. Reports cover European war council, Balkan front moves, and the New York Oscar N. Yankee voyage. The U S seeks a response to the Ancona attack, and typhus outbreaks in Mexico City raise alarm._dc
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Origins of Words and Odd Facts From England to Turkey
A fragmentary survey covers geography and language notes from Turkey and Britain. It mentions Turkey's area as about 695 000 square miles, billiards origin in Britain in 1827, pigs in Maro climbing trees, and the Latin root pagan deriving from fountain or spring with village origins. It notes Christianity taking root amid pagan deities.
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Strategy of Vice Admiral Kanin Guards Riga Area
Vice Admiral Kanin who commands the Russia fleet in the Baltic has prevented the Germans from landing near Riga. This keeps hold on an important seaport and strategic position amid ongoing Baltic operations.
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Editor Confronted Over Poem by Advertiser’s Granddaughter
A dispute erupts as a prominent advertiser presses the editor about publishing a poem by his twelve year old granddaughter. The piece was proposed for the editorial page, prompting a serious exchange on placement and taste.
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Ohio
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Train Without Headlight Allegedly Caused Hastings Wreck
The Grand Island passenger train that killed Balas Young, injured Miss Mabel Evans, and wrecked near Hastings was reportedly running without a headlight. Relatives of the dead and a Hansen farmer raise the claim, though railroad officials dismiss it as absurd. No eye witnesses are available. investigation continues.
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Hastings Milk Condensary Project Faces Farm Shortfall
Hastings reports show local dairies struggle to meet home consumption as Adams County towns barely produce enough milk. A plan to build a milk condensary hinges on recruiting 1 000 cows from surrounding areas, or the project will be dropped.
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Relic Seekers Swarm Train Tragedy Site
Hundreds of visitors gathered at the Balas Young site after a passenger train struck a motor car killing Balas Young. Relics and wreckage including wood iron sparks and the steering wheel were carried away by souvenir hunters leaving the scene.
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Lincoln OKs barber shop sanitary regulation ordinance
The Lincoln city council passed a barber shop sanitary regulation ordinance without debate after fifteen proprietors submitted a written protest to the commission. All commissioners voted in favor.
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Bold Highway Hold Up Report Stirs Morrill County
A bold holdup occurred on a public highway between Morrill and Henry in the county’s west part. A man stopped a woman who had just drawn money from a bank and robbed her before disappearing along the well traveled road.
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Nor folk hosts corn show this week in Norfolk
Gage county chicken show set for Beatrice January 3 to 6. Dawson county leads in alfalfa. Memorial Day for Elks lodges observed. Lincoln to stage a big spelling bee. County gear removal dispute from Madison to Norfolk noted. Dr L Stearns named resident physician at state TB hospital. Nebraska Engineering Society to meet December 17–18 in Lincoln. Lincoln campus athletic field to become large skating rink. Rev J E Spencer resigns to join church in Bridgeport. George Harms faces home fire while trying to smoke bees. Butter scoring contests and cooling tank talks to highlight dairy convention in Lincoln. Beatrice vocalists plan large winter choral club. Lucile Young, adopted daughter of Balas Young killed in Hastings auto accident. $1000 insurance received. Dr H G Smith, 79, dies at Exeter. Flywheel burst kills Eric Beldt and William Kendall at Swift plant. Prémont Christmas tree located. State veterinarians hold annual convention this week. Balas Young 45 dies instantly. Mabel Evans injured near Hastings.
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Radical tax reform plan sparks nationwide debate
The Western Newspaper in Washington reports a high level discussion on new income tax laws and compulsory military service. Officials warn the plan could shift routines and provoke protests while urging preparedness to defend what is deemed right against wrong.
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Fire Nearly Wipes Town of Hopewell
A large blaze devastated sections of Hopewell Virginia affecting about 25 000 residents. The fire started at a Dupont plant area and caused extensive property damage with several injuries reported. Local authorities and citizens described chaotic scenes and looting incidents amid the destruction.
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Tax on modest incomes and proposed tax reforms
The article discusses income tax reforms including lowering exemptions to tax married filers at incomes as low as 4400 and single filers at 2000, to fund administration and defense plans. It also reports German consul Franz Bopp predicting a postwar exodus of German Americans due to anti-German sentiment in the United States.
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Frederik VIII Steamer Carries Peace Party to Copenhagen
The Frederik VIII sailed from New York for Copenhagen Wednesday with almost a thousand passengers including two who plan to tour Ford peace efforts abroad. The large list reflects many Scandinavian and some Dutch travelers for Christmas. Wireless reports from the peace ship quote Henry Ford and describe a mass meeting where excerpts of the message were discussed.
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Albion Protest Petition Sparks County Preparedness Push
Citizens of Albion Nebraska and surrounding county have drafted a petition to Congressman Stephens and Senator Hitchier urging action on preparedness. The group claims broad support, with signatures reportedly reaching a target of about 1000 if needed, and asserts no difficulty obtaining signers.
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Episcopal mission to aid men aims at saloons
Dean H. Marty of St. John's Cathedral and other Episcopal leaders in Denver announce plans for a house in the lower city district to support men in companionship and social reform under the trade prohibition era.
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Democracy luncheon clash signals party unity clash
A fragmented report notes a luncheon at the White House dining room where Democratic leaders claim unity and insist their constructive program will prevail. Republicans reportedly offered no counter issue, while critics warn of internal tensions and heated rhetoric.
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Governor Ferguson Presents Finite View to Wilson
An unclear Washington dispatch reports Governor Ferguson of Texas gave President Wilson a view of conditions along the Mexican border and in Mexico. The statement emphasizes the situation as Ferguson seen it, though the wording is garbled.
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