Secrets of German Consulate in San Francisco War Plot
In United States district court in San Francisco testimony ties German consulate to spying for war materiel moves to Britain. Vice Consul E H Von Schack claims he hired seven defendants, including Crowley and Louis J. Smith, to trace Pacific coast arms shipments and Japanese activity. Defense argues investigators pursued other aims, including submarine and Japanese transfers to British ships.
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San Francisco
United States District Court
Franz Bopp
E. H. von Schack
Pacific Coast
Great Britain
C. C. Crowley
Louis J. Smith
Smith
von Suhack
Crowley
California
Vonsumu
Tayanese
Wingoss Statges
Canada
Jaw
von Schack
Charles F. Pond
Twelfth Naval District
State Department
Vice Consid
Che
Roche
Union Works
Germany
Pacific
AWAIT ANSWERS FROM PAPER MEN
Washington officials said it would take at least a week for complete answers to inquiries about a possible newsprint paper shortage. The Federal Trade Commission plans a final conference with paper manufacturers jobbers and publishers to discuss a distribution plan aimed at ensuring small papers receive adequate supply.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Trade Commission
Pee
Communesian
The
Twelve Teams in Six Day Bicycle Race Near Halfway
Twelve of the fourteen teams remaining in the 24th annual six day bicycle race in New York by midnight Wednesday had covered 1 503 miles and 3 laps. Car men, injured in a pileup, left the race after a brief return. McNamara and Spears led after the seventieth hour as the event neared the midway mark. In Chicago, Illinois Terminal Railroad received a grant to issue bonds up to 2 million dollars and to increase capital stock by 1 million from the public utilities commission.
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New York
Carmen
Wiley
McNamara
Spears
Lawson
Drobach
Alton
Chicago
The
Public Utilities Commission
Illinois Terminal Railroad Company
Missouri Man Paroled After Jewel Theft Sentences
Jefferson City Mis reports John P. Little once jailed in St. Louis for jewelry robberies received parole on Wednesday. Major Converse of Springfield Illinois granted the release, ending a five year sentence.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
John P. Little
St. Louis
Major Converse
Springfield
Norse Steamer Prima Sunk in North Atlantic
LONDON December 21 Lloyds reports the Norwegian steamer Prima of 12384 tons register has been sunk.
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Prima
London
Lloyd’s
Local Health and Social Update from LA PRAIRIE IL
Mrs Pro Coats shows slow improvement while George White of Golden lies seriously ill and his brother Harry visits frequently. Elijan Eyman remains bedfast with slim hope of sitting up. Boon John Covert and Alex Covert visit from Big Neck. Mrs Warry Willard and Mrs Lawrence Eyman return from hospital and are recovering. Christmas tree planned at the church with a Sunday night program and a Sunday morning Sunday school treat. Mrs Ed Carlin has improved after illness. Joan Thompson was a business caller in Golden.
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Ed Carlin
Joan Thompson
Golden
Wilson notes propose peace talks amid global bellicose notes
The piece reports President Wilson’s peace note amid German and entente overtures, noting diplomats’ anticipation of a neutral role, possible three-way preliminaries, and expectations of favorable reception in Germany with cautious outlook in allied capitals. It compares to Roosevelt’s 1905 Russia Japan mediation and details timing, confidence, and the push for direct belligerent dialogue.
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Wilson
Bernstroff
Count von Bernstorff
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
William
Germany
Count Cashini
Mr. Takahira
George von L. Meyer
Count Lamsdorff
Tokio
Griscom
Count Komutra
Bey
Central Powers
State Department
Diplomatic Corps
Lloyd George
United States
Eat Less Meat If Back Hurts Ad
A famous authority warns that regular meat intake can strain kidneys and trigger backache and urinary issues. It recommends Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water, for a few days to flush kidneys and neutralize urinary acids, claiming safety and wide use to prevent kidney disease.
Christmas program at Baptist church planned Saturday
The Sunday schools prepare a Christmas entertainment for the Baptist church with box supper. Local youths attended a recent event in the Douglas school. Families and neighbors, including Boyers, Clafs, Reid, Tandy, and Meyers, visited relatives and shopped in Quincy. Joy Pullman returned from Nebraska, and other visits occurred among Quincey residents.
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Howard Pulistian
Mae Treaster
Ella Meyers
Quincy
Floyd Finchum
Frank Whitney
Joy Pullman
Nebraska
Touls Boyer
Quincey
Volcano Blast Kills 16 in Guatemala
A volcanic explosion near Lower Verapaz Guatemala killed 15 people and injured others in a disaster reported from San Salvador. The event marks a deadly natural eruption affecting a small village and surrounding areas.
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San Salvador
Lower Verapaz
Guatemala
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
A 19th century medical advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure internal action through the blood will eradicate catarrh by strengthening constitution and aiding nature. The promoters offer a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invite readers to obtain a Nat of Sentimentials by mail from F L Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Dealers nationwide sell the remedy for 76 cents.
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Hall
FL J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair Color
An old-time remedy for hair whitening promises natural darkening with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. A downtown druggist notes its popularity as a easy to use rinse that darkens hair overnight with each application, restoring color and gloss.
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Wyeth
Wryeth
Adv
Death of Captain Carlos Gilman Calkins Navy officer
Berkeley obituary reports Captain Carlos Gilman Calkins United States Navy retired navigating officer of Admiral Dewey s flagship Olympia in Manila Bay 1898 died at his home age 66. He commanded the Olympia in Manila Bay and led naval operations that resulted in the capture of Manila.
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Berkeley
Cal
Carlos Gilman’ Calkins
United States Navy
Dewey
Olympia
Manila Bay
Calkins
Manila
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