Catholic Bishops Warn About Y M C A Faith Peril
Rome issues decree urging bishops to curb perceived Y M C A influence on Catholic faith. It labels the organization as corrupting youth and calls for actions within six months. American YMCA officials express surprise while denying proselytizing aims and defend the org’s integrity.
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ROM
holy office
deeres
New YORK
overseas department
the
Men's Christian Association
Rome
W. iibberd
Eibbard
ats berg
Maght Lose Land So Kills Family
Bradshaw Neb December 24Worry over depreciation of the Wind land prompted a man to kill his wife and three children then himself in the home of his father in law LC Plank Neighbors said financial pressures from land payments pushed the husband to murder his family and himself using a hammer and a pistol Irene Lovelya Madeline four and Neil three were asleep at the time.
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BRADSHAW
St Nickleson
Irene
Lwelyva
Madeline
Neil
LC. Plank
Blames Taxes for Big Rents
Washington December 23 Senator Calder Republican of New York warned in the Senate that high federal income taxes drive wealthy investors to tax exempt securities issued by municipalities states and the national government He urged raising the tax exemption on dwelling houses to a reasonable figure He cited the Marshall Field and Totty Green estates income from real estate falling under taxation and said capital funds shift to more lucrative investments Tax exempt securities rose from 3 000 000 000 to over 14 000 000 000 in five years
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WASHINGTON
Calder
New York
sam
censer
Loanh
Marshall Field
Chicago
Totty Green
Former Bavarian king returns to his castle in Bavaria
Berne reports King Ludwig of Bavaria, once exiled, has returned to his ancient castle at Wildenwart in southern Bavaria after leaving Switzerland. The return marks a notable shift as the former monarch resumes residence at his ancestral seat.
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BERNE
Switzerland
Ludwig
monken
Wiledenwart
Bavari
New York Crimes Prompt Mexican Consul to Seek Poles
December 23 Ramon P De Nasr Mexican consul general in New York appeals to President Obregean for permission to employ special consulate poles amid a wave of crime there.
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MEXICO CITY
Ramon P. De Nasr
New York
Obregean
Pope Benedict Plans Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve
Rome reports Pope Benedict will celebrate midnight mass on Christmas Eve in the Pontine chapel resuming a custom abandoned since the Leo XIII era.
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ROME
Benedict
Pontine
Leo
Milk Thief Trapped by Farm Mule in Raleigh Barn
A Raleigh farmer reports a thief attempting to milk his mule in a barn near A. Johnson's farm. The intruder fled when the mule charged, leaving behind a wrecked milking stool a hat and broken equipment with no suspect found.
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RALEIGH
N. C
A. Johnson
Johnson
Revenue Gap Expected as Houston Forecasts Large Shortfall
Secretary Houston told the Senate Finance Committee that a $2.1 billion revenue shortfall looms next year with $1.5 billion needed for the ensuing year. He warned new revenue sources are essential as excess profit and income tax receipts decline and urged against tampering with the sinking fund to retire the war debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASTIINGTON
tralla
senate
Houston
Ify
Cable Censoring Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Washington reports a letter from Senator Kellogg to the British embassy over censorship of messages from the British Isles. The State Department calls it a breach of diplomatic courtesy, while Kellogg cites advice from the department solicitor and seeks confirmation of whether censorship is practiced.
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WASHIINGTON
Kellogg
state department
Newton Carlton
Western Union
British Isles
America
Woo Nielson
Clinton
dani Coldhimmer
Commercial Cable Company
Guard on liquor truck shot by robbers near Reading road
Joseph Kling of New York City, a guard on a whiskey truck valued at $10,000 bound from Frankfort Kentucky to New York, was probably fatally wounded when six men in a touring car fired at the truck late last night near Reading road. Police believe the motive was attempted theft. the assailants followed the Kentucky bound vehicle.
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CLINCIN
Joseph Kling
New York City
Prinkfort
Reading road
Kentucky
Senator Chamberlain in precarious health at hospital
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon remains under specialist care in a local hospital in a serious condition. He is reported to be at risk and an operation may be necessary.
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SENATOR CHAMBERLAIN
Oregon
Western railroads to receive combined loan approval
Washington December 23 Interstate Commerce Commission approved a loan totaling 826 775 000 to eight Western railroads to finance improvements The funds include 56 625 000 to be distributed among Michigan Central Die Wour New York Central Cincinnati Northern Toledo and Ohio Central Zanesville Western Kanawha Michigan and Western routes with details on beneficiaries and amounts provided.
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WASHINGTON
interstate commerce commission
Michigan Central
Die Wour
New York Central
Cincinnati Northern
Toledo & Ohio Central
Zanesville & Western
Kanawha
Michigan
Great Oil Center Or Caucasus Is In Panic
Dec 21 Bolshevik forces concentrate for a campaign to wipe Georgia from the map. Heavy troops at Taupse and Gagri. revolts at Kuszak and in Nurakliss. tenth army moving toward Georgia. Panic in Batum harbor as people rush ships to flee Bolshevik advance. Allies consider sending warships to evacuate missions. Oil deal with Georgia not carried out worsening transport and price crises from shortages.
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TISSTS
republic of Georgia
Caucasus
Taupse
black sea
Gagri
aark
Batum
Kuszak
Tiflis
wich
Nurakliss
Georgia
Georgit
Isatim
Moscow
Hatshevitsa
Liatum
rious
Russia
Deputies Back French Cabinet Amid Heated Debate
In Paris the chamber of deputies sustained the cabinet in a sharp session. M Souler accused the government of lax action against agitation while M Berthon charged neglect of royalist activity. A tie vote on a laity law assurance sparked talk of a vote of no confidence. The body then amended the resolution with loyalty clauses. the clause praising the policy of the Republican National Socialist union passed by large margins.
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PARIS
chamber of deputies
M. Souler
M. Berthon
meredo
M. Leysgues
M. Auberot
M. Leysues
Republican National Socialist union
Christmas bonuses to shipyard employees in Oakland
Moore Shipbuilding Company workers in Oakland will share 250000 in Christmas bonuses. Excludes those who already received bonuses for ship construction or overtime. George A. Armes, company president, says the plan rewards year of heightened demand and effort amid tension.
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OAKLAND
Moore Shipbuilding Company
George A. Armes
Note on Mesopotamian oil fields prepared
London dispatch reports Britain has not prepared a draft reply to the United States note on Mesopotamian oil fields. Delivery of an answer hinges on cabinet action and may be delayed.
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LONDON
Great Britain
United States
Herrick Asked by Harding to Tell Views of Europe
Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland, former American ambassador to Paris, was called to Marion by President-elect Harding to discuss the world peace plan. The talks reportedly covered his European tour last summer and conversations with leading statesmen. Fred W. Upham of Chicago, Republican treasurer, accompanied the visiting party to address lingering campaign matters.
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HERRICK
HARDING
EUROPE
iences
Mob Lynches White Suspect in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth 23 year old Tom W. Vickery, a white man charged with murder in the death of Policeman Jeff Couch, was seized by a mob from the county jail after midnight. He was hanged from a tree near the packing house district after naked men overpowered jail staff and fired into his body. Authorities say the lynching will be investigated by the upcoming district grand jury.
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FORT WORTH
Tex
Dee
Tom W. Vickery
Jeff Couch
Vickery
Shere South
Porter
Couch
a@ Barage
Quiet Holiday for President Wilt on Health Favors Small White House Christmas
Washington December 28. Preparations for a quiet Christmas at the White House due to President Wilt on's health. Turkeys for all White House employees are being distributed, a practice begun by President Arthur, with nine barrels received. Margaret Wilson and a few of Mrs Wilson's relatives will be at the White House. the president and Mrs Wilson will not hold Christmas tree this year but will personally distribute gifts along their holiday route to a golf club in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Wilton
Virginia
Frelinghuysen Urges Reconstructive Program For Government
Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey outlined a sweeping reconstructive plan to restore constitutional government and run public administration on a business-like basis. He urged reduction of federal employees to prewar levels, abolition of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, and shifting its functions to the pension office citing waning policy uptake among ex servicemen.
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WASHINGTON
text administration
senate
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
bureau of war lisi insurance
pension office
wassk insurance bureau
Deportees Carry Christmas Gifts as They Sail Home
Twenty four confessed Russian communists, escorted from New York on the steamship Imperator, sail for England for re shipment to Russia. They were rounded up in raids last winter, some carrying toys and a Christmas tree for children of two party members, and others gifts for relatives in Russia.
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NEW YORK
Imperator
England
Russia
Victims of Vendetta Reported in Dallas Shootings
In Dallas on December 23 Joe Rug Fero a grocer died from wounds after being shot by an unknown assailant Monday night. He is the fourth known victim in a Sicilian family feud. Turks Expel Greeks from Constantinople and Heraklea area as Greeks in Ottoman bank branches flee Asia Minor within forty eight hours. Turkish nationalists seize Black Sea port steamers and control coastal vessels.
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DALLAS
Tex
Joe Rug Fero
Hei
CONSTANTINOPLE
Heraklea
Asia Minor
Black Sea
D'Annunzio Seeks Leave of Fame as War Deepens
London dispatch reports Benito Mussolini style proclamation that a state of war exists between d'Annunzio's government and Italy. He forbids residents from leaving Fiume and faces threats of shooting anyone who speaks against him. Italian forces shell batteries on Veulia Island as operations around the Adriatic port continue and attempts to seize the Mantag canal are foiled. Rebels retreat from Zara and d'Annunzio plans to rally along the Dalmatian coast are thwarted by Italian defense and governance.
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LONDON
D'Annunzio
Fiame
luty
Finome
Rome
Trume
D’Annunzio
Miauumne
d Annungin
Rapalln
Veulia
Fiume
ninzio
Mantag
Castra Venior
Zara
lerionisse
d'Agnunzio
Dalmatian
crete
wild
Hapalte
Laos
Page Tso
Tariff Held Up by One Senator in Senate Fight
Washington December 28 The first volley in the Senate opposition to the house emergency tariff bill came from Senator Harrison Democrat of Michigan He demanded a roll call and objected to immediate reading delaying the bill’s sending to committee until next week Senator McCumber Republican of North Dakota finance committee chair said the balk would not be taken up next week and no hearings would be held
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WASHINGTON
senate
Harrison
house
McCumber
North Dakota
Germany Allies Reach New Coal Agreement
Paris Dec 23 A new coal agreement between Germany and the Allies has been completed by the reparations commission and approved by most concerned nations. The pact requires Germany to supply at least 2,000,000 tons monthly with no special compensation as in the Spa agreement, following the Spa accord set to end January.
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PARIS
Germany
Deaf mutes break window and into jail
In Scranton two deaf mutes broke into the First National Bank windows at dawn, hurled stones, grabbed new currency, and were arrested with bulging pockets of banknotes as police rushed to the scene.
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SCRANTON
first National Bank
Doomed duo jailed for federal prohibition conspiracy
San Francisco report states Harry Brokuski, a broker, and Douglas Newton were sentenced to two years in prison for conspiracy to violate the federal prohibition enforcement act. Brokuski must pay $10,009, Newton $5,900. The jury had sent back for further deliberations amid courtroom chatter. Judge Dooling condemned the atmosphere as racetrack-like and unfit for federal proceedings.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Harry Brokuski
Douglas Newton
Brokinski
Newton
juru
Fresno Indicts Three Gangsters in Outrage and Burglary Ring
Fresno grand jury indicted three men led by Charles Muttehler Solin and J W Jemmanick for gang outrages on young girls and multiple burglaries and highway robberies. Each man faced two statutory counts and $50 000 bonds set by Superior Judge McCormick. The indictments followed statements from two Fresno girls aged fifteen and seventeen, cited by District Attorney Beaumont. A police and sheriff roundup since last Sunday left nearly twenty in jail on various charges.
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FRESNO
Cala Yee
rank Solin
J. W. Jemmanick
Beaumont
Premier Lloyd George orders overhauling budgets
Mallmates submitted by the army and navy departments have been returned by Premier Lloyd George as chairman of the cabinet finance committee. He instructed departments to reduce figures by more than half and to keep total national expenditures for the coming year near 40,000,000 pounds.
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LONDON
army
Lloyd George
Daily Mail
Famous Chicago medical specialist dies on coast
Pasadena California December Nathan Smith Davis of Chicago dean of the College of Medicine Northwest University died today at a sanitarium in Lamanda Park aged sixty two. He was a member of national and international medical societies and is survived by two sons Deering Davis and Dr Nathan Smith Davis Jr and a daughter Mrs Dangier of Colorado Springs. Dr Davis came here three months ago for his health.
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PASADENA
Cal
Nathan Smith Davis
Chicago
College of Medicine
Northwest University
Lamanda Park
Deering Davis
BDangier
Colorado Springs
Colo
Davis
Body of Bishop Burch In State At Cathedral
The body of Right Rev Charles Sumner Burch bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York lies in state at St John the Divine Cathedral after his sudden death last Monday. The casket rests under the dome as thousands pass by to pay last respects before the public funeral at three oclock. A guard of honor includes lay cathedral members and Masonic representatives.
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NEW YORK
Charles Sumner Burch
Protestant Episcopal diocese of
St. John the Divine
Masonic fraternity
Half of Manhattan Destroyed by Fire at Dawn
Fire at Brockett Garage at four in the morning devastates half the Manhattan business district. Losses run high with insured and uninsured properties including Pony Rocks Gane, North Ferguson Stationery, Tonopah power lines down, and telephone exchanges burned. Crews from Tonopah and local residents rush to contain damage as flood fears loom near White Caps mine.
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MANHATTAN
dite
Brockett Garage
Patteen
Pony rockett
Joss
Nuithbergusen Stationery Company
Curesouthworth
Maria Sartolini
Loghfield
Drohn
Wilcox
Southern Nevada
Roberteen
ala ave
North ryuxon
Ponopah
fhe telephone company
ithyolite
Tonopah
White Gaps
Tysbo
North Ferguson Stationery Store
Southworth
TONOPAIL
Dee
M. J. Kelly
fan ANA
hele
power company and telephone company
Greece to Appoint Sicilianos as Minister to United States
Athens reports Dr. Sicillianos head of the foreign office political bureau was named minister to the United States and will depart for America in January possibly with Princess Annastas. He, age forty, has been jailed before by Venizelists while Greeks vow to defend their king at all costs. Also noted are visits by Edward Capps and Maj. Martinů Schallenberger to the king, and a cave-in rescue at the Slope mine in Washington. States that ambassador cannot act until Obregon government is recognized. Wall Street shows broad gains as stocks rise.
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ATHENS
Dee
Sicillianos
hylean
foreign office
United States
America
Annastas
Prince Christopher of
Cree
William 33
Leeds
New York
Sicilianos
IIa
Edward Capps
Maj
Martinů. Schallenberger
vsitar wliiche
king
Washington
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GABRIELE D'ANNUNZIO
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ALLIES
RIO JANELRO
League of Commerce
ARDMORE
EL PASO
Clara Barton Smith
BURCH
GREECE
Yourimen
Slope
Pacific Coastal Company
UWlack Diamond
Wash
WASITINGTON
Alberto J. Pani
WALL STREET
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