Americans Protest Kaiser Over Belgian Slavery Deportations
Vigorous mass meeting in New York condemns German deportation of Belgians and calls on the U S government to protest. Letters from Roosevelt, Archbishop Ireland, Choate and Bishop O Gorman are read, with speeches by Elihu Root and Alton B Parker urging action and neutrality protections.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Ireland
Joseph H. Choate
Thomas O'Gorman
Broux Falls
Elihu Root
Alton B. Parker
William T. Serie
Trinity Church
United States
Germany
Books Seized by British Release Some German Works
London authorities released many scientific and educational books seized from Germany and sent to the United States. Most volumes came from universities and schools and contain no wartime bias, but propaganda works remain withheld. Houston Chamberlain, labeled a renegade Englishman, is cited among the unreturned titles for his writings about Wagner and support for Germany.
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London
England
Germany
United States
Houston Chamberlain
Eva Wagner
Bayreuth
Richard Wagner
Levy Planned for Vilna District in Massive Tax
Amsterdam reports the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says German authorities announce a single levy of 1,000,000 rubles for Vilna district to fund past and future supply costs for the population, covering past provisions and anticipated needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Holland
Worddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Vilna
J.thania
Man Fights Black Bear in New Jersey Chase
West Milford resident John Fly pursued a black bear for over a half mile before realizing his gun was unloaded. The bear halted, Fly headed home, but the animal remained in pursuit until the faster, pursuing intruder escaped the encounter.
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West Milford
N. J
John Fly
Brain
Three Killed as Elevator Bucket Falls in Ishpeming Mine
In Marquette Michigan the Holmes mine at Ishpeming saw an elevator bucket plunge 70 feet killing three workers and fatally injuring six more. Rescue and investigation followed as authorities assessed the shaft accident and its victims.
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Marquette
Mich
Holmes
Ishpeming
Washington Wedding of Misa Catherine A Britton
Misa Catherine A Britton of this city married Prince Alfred Zu Hohentohe Schillingshorst who was accredited to the Austro Hungarian embassy in a ceremony held here.
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Washington
Misa Catherine A Britton
Thi City
Prince Alfred Zu Hohentohe-Schillingshorst
Summit House Fire Ravages Creston Hotel in Iowa
The Summit House in Creston, Iowa, burned to the ground with a loan of 875,000. Guests escaped safely after burning debris and damage to the property.
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Iowa
Bank Robbery at Pollenton State Bank in Gary
A robber entered Pollenton State Bank Gary with revolvers and covered cashier Herman Hucher, escaping with several hundred dollars. Police organized a pursuit immediately after the incident.
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Gary
Ind
Banilite
Pollenton
Herman Hucher
Purart
Campaign Against Mashers Hits Kansas City Theater
A motion picture theater stages a campaign against social pests by displaying a slide after each show promising a ten dollar reward to any woman who sticks a hatpin into a man pest. The odd stunt aims to deter harassment and promote safe conduct in public spaces.
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Agalnst “Mashers
Kansas City
Egalst Wen Mirte
American man Alfonso Selva executed by military in Duarez
An American citizen, Alfonso Selva, formerly of Brownsville, Texas, was executed in Duarez by the military amid strained relations and unclear details following an Oct. incident. Burden of confirmation remains as reports vary.
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Armericcan Huncouted
Peso
Tex
Alfonso Selva
Brownsville
Duares
Crop reports show widespread declines in major crops
Final bureau of crop estimates indicate shortages across wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, apples and several fatsen vegetables. Cotton slightly above last year but below five-year average. tobacco up by about 100 million pounds and oranges up 2.5 million boxes. hay listed among favored crops.
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Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
Governors Call for American Lead in World Peace
Gov. Arthur Capper of Kansas told a conference of governors that America bears the responsibility to lead the movement for universal peace. He said the American people must take the lead in ensuring permanent peace among civilized nations to end future wars.
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Washington, D. C
America
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Conference of Governors
Capper
Prohibition Move Aims Ban on Mail Ads for Liquor
Washington report says the house post office committee endorsed a bill to bar liquor advertisements in mail. The measure, backed by a Prohibition representative from California, seeks to restrict mailings promoting alcohol products.
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Washington
Post Office Committee
House
California
Danish West Indies sale vote tallies and commerce nominees
Copenhagen reports the referendum on selling the Danish West Indies to the United States passed by 283000 in favor and 157000 against. In Washington President Wilson nominated Winthrop Moore Daniels of New Jersey to the Interstate Commerce Commission. A bill by Representative Young of North Dakota proposes government flour mills and a bakery in the capital to show the real cost of bread.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
United States
New Commerce Body
Washington
Wilson
Winthrop Moore Daniels
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bam
Young
North Dakota
Ireland Described as Desirable State by Bonar Law
In Parliament Bonar Law praised Redmonds address and called the new state of affairs in Ireland most desirable. In separate local news a man named Jock Williams shot his stepfather Brown Bray in a Carmi pool hall after a dispute Bray, recently separated from his wife, was wounded.
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London
Exchequer
Bonar Law
Carmi
Jock Williams
Brown Bray
Williams
Bray
German Prince Henri XLII Dies in Battle on Russian Front
Prince Henri XLII of Nouns, age 34, killed Nov 29 in battle on the Russian front. He served as a lieutenant in a Prussian cavalry regiment according to Overseas News Agency.
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Berlin
Henri XLII
Prince Henri
Greece Accepts Allies Ultimatum Amid Dispatches From Athens
A Central News dispatch from Athens says Greece has accepted the allies’ ultimatum. Initial demands included surrender of the army and control of telegraph and postal systems, plus neutrality guarantees. Fights occurred near Athens as allied troops moved on Piraeus, with Greece allegedly practicing treachery and a blockade imposed on Greek shipping. Reports note King Constantine possibly communicated with Berlin during the standoff.
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London
England
Greece
Athens
du Fournet
Piraeus
Greecn
Berlin
Constantine
Balkans
Pope Addresses Christian Proclamation to Belligerents
A Vatican dispatch from Copenhagen forwarded to Berlin via Exchange Telegraph reports the pope's response to the central powers peace mote. The Vatican's message seeks a Christlike proclamation to all belligerents, urging restraint and end to hostilities in short order.
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London
England
Togetlatt
Berlin
Copenhagen
Vatican
Pope
Dave Will Taeue
Christias
Chicago man discovers accidental marriage in aphuals
Dr Raymond T Swearney questions a young woman settling into his apartment and learns he is technically married to her, a situation arising from a slate of aphuals. The incident centers on unexpected nuptials and the doctor’s attempt to resolve the complicated claim to marriage and residence.
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Chicago
Raymond T Swearney
Joliet Prison Letters Bar Reduces Guard Presence
In Joliet a prisoner named Dr. Chales Ebray received word that his father was dying from a non gun related cause. His record is so good that authorities released him without a guard and he may stay until his father recovers or dies.
Court injunction against Mayor Imhlman spawns fan tribute
In Omaha a court order bars Mayor Cowboy Jim Imhlman from using city cars for private use. Friends respond with a created fan subscription and purchase a five dollar honor for the mayor, signaling public pressure and local sentiment.
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Omaha
Jim” Imhlman
Alderman Returns to City Service After Homeless Aid
Joseph H. Francis, once an alderman, remains a city help for the homeless as fight clerk for the Dawes effort. Miss Frances Clarke wed N. C. Kinnick in Adel Iowa, the first gold-cloth wedding in the state, with Clarke of Iowa and Kinnick of the city named.
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Chicago
Joseph H. Francis
Dawes
Jeven
Adel
Iowa
Frances Clarke
Guy Clarke
N. C. Kinnick
Chicago faces troop strike as Christmas rush nears
Acting Chief of Police Bchuctuier orders heightened patrols at all express offices and railway stations to guard against a potential four-teamers strike during the heavy Christmas season.
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Chicago
Bchuctuier
Substitute for Adamson bill sparks peace talks in railroading fields
Bay reports that railroad heads and unions favor repealing the Adamson Act and replacing it with a self made working agreement. Adamson pledges to oppose repeal while seeking a fair deal for the public and avoiding new legislation. Congress aims to avoid compulsory arbitration and to craft a plan the President will back.
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Washington, D. C
Adamson
Congress
House
Wilson
Labor
Supreme Court
Banker and Wife Murdered Near Mason City Ill
Johnn F. Becker an 85 year old banker and his 83 year old wife were found dead at their farm home near Mason City Illinois. Two bullet wounds indicated murder with an attempt to cremate the bodies. The crime was discovered by a daughter who alerted family members.
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Peoria
Ill
Johnn F. Becker
Mason City
Here
Rotiberg
Becker
Pekin
Hecker
Explosion near Wilburton claims two more lives
In Wilburton Oklahoma investigators confirmed the recovery of two bodies from a recent explosion near the Dewan McConnell site. Authorities say no more remains were found and the scene has been secured as a formal inquiry continues.
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Wilburton
Carmen to Continue Strike in New York Area
Unionized workers in New York and parts of Westchester county have voted to extend the strike begun last September. The action involves ecarmen and related staff in the city and suburban areas, signaling continued disruption and labor pressure.
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New York
Ecarmen
Westchester County
Treasury raises silver price to 75 cents per ounce
Washington reports the treasury department has notified residents that the price of silver will rise to 75 cents per ounce, up from 73 cents. The change affects holders and dealers in the market and is effective immediately.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
President Wilson to spend Christmas in Washington
President Wilson intends to remain in Washington for Christmas this year with his family. The plan includes staying at the capital as the holiday period begins.
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Washington
Wilson
Ruth Law Aims to Break World Flight Record
Ruth Law, famed American aviator, who set a nonstop New York to Chicago flight record, plans to attempt breaking the world record early next year.
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Ruth Law
New York
Tragic leap ends life at Anna State Hospital chapel
Anna Wl Vincent Poroplatt of New Haden UL, an inmate at Anna State Hospital, leaped from the chapel’s third story during Catholic services and died instantly. Authorities reported no witnesses and the incident is under internal review. The hospital, operated under state authority, postponed further services as investigators compile records.
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Anna. Wl
Vincent Poroplatt
New Haden, UL
Anna State Hospital
Duquoin County Vote Planned for New Courthouse
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors called a special election for February 4 to approve extending a tax levy of 160,000 dollars for a new courthouse. An experiment to determine food sufficiency at 20 cents daily per person will be conducted by Mrs Lars Iktheades, head of domestic sciences in the local high schools.
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Duquion I
Board of Supervisora of
Jackson County
Jevy
Mra Lars Iktheades
Wire Tappers Get $6,000 Swindle Probe
Chicago police seek four wiretappers accused of swindling William C Prabbus, a New Minden Illinois farmer, out of $5,000. The case centers on a reported $6,000 total crime and ongoing investigation.
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Chicago
William C Prabbus
New Minden Ill
Happenings of the Week in Missouri
Looting at Harvey & Snoddy store after roles of three men led to $1,000 in goods. Arrests named Frank Ward John Smith and Tennessee with later capture of a gang leader and a Higbee fence. Missouri bull Village Supreme wins grand Shorthorn trophy at Chicago expo. Youths and seniors face accidents deaths in Marshall Norborne Hannibal and other counties. Public notices include marriages licenses and staff changes.
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Louis Heck
Armstrong
Moberly
Atore
Harvey & Snoddy
Frank Ward
John Smith
Tennessee
Dollard
Chicago
Village Supreme
Bellows Brothers of
Maryville
Furs and fashion notes from distant markets on moleskin
A discussion of muskrat and moleskin fur garments, including Hudson seal and skunk trims, plus the impracticality of distinguishing dyed muskrat. The piece surveys fur combinations, coats, muffs, and the artistry of furrier work, with observations on East Asian fans and decorative items.
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Uuskeat
Antique chair backs and upholstery trends noted
The article describes revived chair backs and head rests with varied upholstery, including Kip patterns and crochet styles. It highlights patchwork appliques in bedrooms, with new fabric patterns, crochet work, and decorative fabrics suited for living rooms and beds.
Elegant Japanese Parlor Garments With Embroidered Hue
A description of Ua sore raidersl materials and upstyle jackets featuring white silk pujia for women. Garments boast cherry blossoms and chrysanthemum motifs, delicate color palettes, and fine embroidery. Prices vary by workmanship, with options in delicate colors and white. Includes a short Kinane embroidered in wind designs on pink and white grounds.
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Ua Sore
Perlinte
Homemade Bath Sponge from Small Sponge Scraps
A Popular Science Monthly idea proposes making a bath sponge from small sponge pieces to resemble a large sponge. The back can use Turkish toweling or suitable material and waste pieces can be kept clean easily. Mrs Lenn Rood of Beaytie aims to sort $200 to the richest person in the Maette northwest.
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Lenn Rood
Beaytie
Maette North West
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