Retail Sales Near Banner Year Amid Price Cuts
Christmas shoppers show stronger buying power with more useful goods purchased at lower prices. United Press reports from Chicago, New York, Boston indicate holiday volume close to 1920 levels, with department stores noting heavier demand for wearables and practical items, though overall spending mirrors last year.
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Ess
Dir
Smaling
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Tepread
Imon
Sas
York
New York
Washington
Tanta Department
Aec
Wittsbuors
Unield
Ess Chen
Bere Sedas
Boston
Stres
Eghie
Vnl Mas
Samst
Stors
Vens Rangers
Wnorer Ilum
Masi Shoppers Ar Iis
Abnormally Cold Weather Forecast for Christmas
Abnormally cold weather is forecast across the northern plains and Canadian northwest for Christmas. The system centers in the west with highs and lows dipping well below normal, bringing frigid conditions to Nebraska, North Dakota, Montana, and surrounding areas.
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Washinsion
Puiu
Nebraska
Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Youth Kills Self Before His Mother
A fragmented AP report describes a youth who shot himself in front of his mother after a failed attempt to obtain employment. The incident occurred late yesterday, and the youth died at the scene. Father, age 25, was critically injured in the melee or related distress.
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Associated Press
Rilovlander
Sear
Mallarden
Harya Eh Oper Eomypans
Mia Garden
Prohibition Rules Move on War Veterans Bonus Debate
James TL Koitbert reports Secretary Mellon supports amending the Volstead Act to tax wine and beer, funding veteran bonuses. Congress debates tearing funds from liquor revenues as dry factions push hardline positions. Legal experts craft new rules for doctors hospitals pharmacists and medical bodies.
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James TL Koitbert
United Press Stat
Uri Werk
Encourof
Peres Iim Beer Idier
Meljor
Mellon
Folowarz
Four Power Treaty Questioned by Harding Aide
An associates dispatch from Washington reports President Harding’s view that the four power treaty does not apply to the Islands of Japan. The White House described this stance as personal opinion not coordinated with other administration members.
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Japan
Harding
Washington
Iz Islands
White House
Ardiss
Mary Garden Sidelined by Bronchitis for Ten Days
Mary Garden is reported to have bronchitis requiring a ten day stay at home. The note cites illness and precaution but provides no further medical details.
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Mary Garden
Interlocking directorates broken up by railroad reforms
United Press reports a government move forcing railroad executives to abandon interlocking directorates. Several directors must resign from two thirds of their company directorships by December 31, with choices to be made between chair and executive officer roles across major lines such as New York Central, Chicago and North Western, and Erie system subsidiaries.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Tedar
Ab Railroad
Savb
Baker
Mey Fork & Long
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New Yorks Central
Delaware, Lackawanna , Western
The
Erie
Lenigh ,Waller
Thomas Dewitt Curler
Américan’ Railway Extrcetives’ Association
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
New York
New Baton & Hartford
Ontario & Western
Rutland Railroads
Summeragain in diplomatic world after brief winter
Reported notes from Washington indicate a renewed winter nostalgia in diplomacy. Ambassador Lenéen informs France of a proposed arming of 175000 tons of capital ships while Britain favors submarines. Across calls for Paris France to act, tension rises as great powers weigh naval options.
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Jeanings Bryani
United Presea
Washington, D. C
Fran
Nm Lenéen
France
Gerat Rotain
Great Briain
Taies
Poszip Save
Paris
Fireman Killed in Derailment Near Anniston
A freight derailment near Anniston yesterday left a fireman dead and a brakeman injured as the westbound Crescent Special ran off the rails near noon. Police and railway officials opened an investigation into the cause and inspected the wreckage and burned cars for hazards.
Assistant Oil Inspector updates and payments noted
An oil inspector named James AC Bernard is referenced with a state payment of 32. atv for two years. The fragment mentions Senegies Prees Wadiven and a printed Aer GS Bartana, but details are unclear.
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Inspecta FF Clraeet
Ea Casa
Aer
Bartana
Euccest
James AC
Bernard
Tition
Congress Debates Farm Bill Amid Federal Reserve Tensions
In a general session lawmakers debate a key farm bill linked to housing finance and criticise administration farm policy. The discussion centers on stabilizing markets and potential shifts in regulatory oversight while noting partisan tensions and anticipated votes.
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Vate Coannies Delate
Keyon
Federal Reserve
Bos Sersior
Senter Capper
Os Farm
General Detate
War and peace views from Alvin York in Tennessee mountains
In Jamestown a 1521 era piece quotes Alvin C York discussing postwar plans. He urges nations to treat each other fairly and to ensure Germany pays for wartime harms. He expresses antiwar sentiment yet respects leaders like Foch, while describing life in a cliffside Tennessee home and reflecting on duty to country. Continuous text includes garbled OCR with limited verifiable facts.
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Br LW. Miller
the Gaited Press
Jamestown
Tean
Wis
Alvin C. York
York
Tennessee Mountainrer
Tesapessee
Tomice
Omer
Germany
Sam
Herzog Sentenced Seven Years at Fort Leavenworth
Reported sentencing of Herzog to seven years at Fort Leavenworth with a $16,000 fine. Judge Geiger criticized accuracy of Herzog’s expense account. testimony referenced Hartford to Manchester travel and related issues during the defense.
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Herzog
Fort Leavenworth
De Valera to Submit New Set of Plans in Dail
Irish leader De Valera announced in a Dail session that a new set of proposals for settlement with Britain would be submitted. He urged backers to push for rejection of the treaty and pursue an Irish republic, while maintaining ties with the Commonwealth remains debated.
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Daoblie—Famonn de Valera
Daiji Fireann
Finan Eyneh
Albina Brewlrick
Doors
Ocullaxiain
Limerick
Ireland
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Esal
di Valeras
DE Valeras Flan
Britain
London
British Commonwealth
Dull Eireann
Bevish
Georxze
Presiden Wikkan
Etchinzham
Mrs Cawston Sails to Capetown with Husband
Mrs Arthur Cawston accompanies her husband to Cape Town South Africa and will sail for Capetown. She is the wife of the next U and vice cous to Cai AL. It notes Cawston as son of the man who brought California's first ostriches from Capetown and founded the Cawston ostrich farm.
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Cawston
Nex U
Cai
Capetown
California
Natigwa se against pact planned on pacific coast
Anti-ditarmac sentiment grows on the Pacific coast as foes of the pact seek to form a stronger organization. Democratic and Republican factions unite to oppose the treaty, aiming to influence senators and mobilize states for a united effort against the Versailles pact.
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Sy Tapyrenee Martin
Nzlon
Pacific
Rose
Ar Feaille
Versailles
Pacific Coast
Bank Robbery Blame Circles Around O Connor
Police reportedly blame O Connor for a bank robbery amid conflicting statements and unclear names. Witness accounts are inconsistent as investigators pursue leads.
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O'Connor
Mary Garden Aims to Perform December 23
Mary Garden hopes to play December 23 as the reforming company head signals readiness. A minor illness slowed her schedule, but she has recovered enough to resume rehearsals and fulfill upcoming commitments.
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Mary Garden
Two Cent Sugar Duty Asked By Association
A sugar industry lobby from Menominee Michigan seeks a two cent per pound duty on Cuban raw sugar. The Association argues protection is needed to shield beet sugar producers and refineers. discussion centered on currency impacts and comparisons to the Underwood tariff, with testimony from McCormick and other manufacturers.
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Menominee
Mich
Associated Press
Unies 4 Sugar Manufacturing Ar Sociati
McCor- Lounger
McCormick
Vines
Louk
Umar
Growing Sentiment for Full Disarmament Debate
Fragmentary report notes rising calls for complete disarmament amid political turmoil. Mentions H, Asen aten Teese Washington, and Tr. 12 with unclear references to events, figures, and dates.
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Washington
el Arama
Britain Asks For Plenary Arms Meeting At Washington
Diplomatic dispatch reports Britain formally requests a plenary session of the Washington conference to address submarine warfare abolition. Lord Lee would head the British case in a carefully prepared statement. French proposals for naval ratios and France’s defense needs are outlined, with Briand commenting on accepting the naval ratio and seeking consideration of Germany’s armament context.
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Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Brath Delecation
Washington Conferenc
Great Britain
Lord Lee
Admiralty
A. J. Balfour
Probalis Tullen
Ims Generil Secur
Natal
United States
Greasin
Japart
Naisi Re
France
Washinstem
Albert Farmant
Supreme Court hears Christian Science Church dispute
First Church of Christian Science seeks an injunction from removal of officers alleging actions undermine governance. Counsel states the trustees resist dismissal and seek to proceed calmly, aiming for an orderly resolution while preserving church autonomy.
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Christian Science Church
Supreme Court
Dhuarshe
Pole Wave Event Seeks County Fair Weather Tests
A fragmented notice outlines a pole waving event amid fair weather testing at an unspecified location. It mentions temperatures, remarks, and Wednesday mock calendar items alongside technical questions and local context cues.
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