Wreck on Chicago Great Western Train Near Wyeth Causes 1 Death and 85 Injured
A Chicago Great Western passenger train derailed near Wyeth Missouri after a broken rail. B J McGrath from Aitkin Minnesota died. eighty five were injured including seventeen Iowans. Ruth Jackson of Des Moines may not survive. The Minneapolis to Kansas City run was due in St. Joseph at 5 02.
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Day's News Roundup Drafted From Domestic and Foreign Circuits
Domestic items include Chief Flynn on Reds, a fiery naval awards row, Daniels defending critics, Democrats to set time and place for their next convention, Red Cross noncombat activities, and an eager Senate session opens with the attorney general urging rapid anti sedition bill passage. Foreign dispatch notes a deadly Mexican earthquake, Sinn Fein attack on a police barracks, and aging remarks about the former German ruler. Washington roundups cite a long session and calls to speed anti sedition legislation.
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Beatrice Becomes Stage for McMullen Gubernatorial Bid
Former Nebraska State Senator Adam McMullen will enter the Republican primaries on April 20 as a candidate for the party's nomination for governor. He plans to oppose McKelvie in the contest.
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Washington produces 838 million coins in 1919 cash output
The report notes 838 911 195 coins minted in 1919 for domestic and foreign governments. Panama Canal traffic set a record with 2396 ships totaling 7 128 000 net tons plus 1 000 000 tons of naval displacement. Public hearings on the bituminous coal inquiry will start January 12. Two U S sailors jailed in Mazatlan since November 12 for assaulting a Mexican will be released.
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Harvard Triumphs Over Oregon 7 to 6 in Pasadena
Harvard's football team defeated the University of Oregon 7 to 6 in a Pasadena California clash. The decisive score came late as Harvard edged ahead and held on for the win.
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Multiple 1919 Incidents Mix in Broad Chronicle
Attorney General Groesbeck leads murder probe in Mount Clemens Michigan. Robbers raid Highlands Indiana bank for 10000 dollars. North Dakota upholds state industrial program law. Beattie Bank Elwood Illinois escapes robbery. Victor Berger criticizes capitalists in Detroit speech. Martial law in Gary Indiana ends. Five killed in wreck near Homewood Illinois. Leonard Wood announces presidential bid in South Dakota. Fire devastates Tampa wholesale district. New Zealand licensing poll trounces prohibition, continuance favored. Springfield Newfoundland auto fees total 8265083 this year.
Unsolved death at Louisville doctor's office noted by coroner
A Louisville coroner's jury could not identify Elizabeth Ford-Griffith's killer, the 17 year old office girl of Dr. Christopher G. Schott, found dead in the physician's office. In Racine Wisconsin Mrs. William Bower burned herself using kerosene on a kitchen range. In Chicago a prisoner crowd witnessed the execution of Raffaelo Durrage for the murder of Ono Frio Gargano and his wife Mary.
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Notable Obituaries and Tragedies Across U S Politics and Navy
Sir Robert Borden thanks John D Rockefeller for a 5 million gift to Canadian medical education. Librettist Frank Pixley dies in San Diego. Samuel S Barney, ex-congressman and judge, dies in Wisconsin. Adelaide F Timmons, Fairbanks daughter, seeks divorce in Indianapolis. Commodore Read Frazer dies in Brooklyn naval hospital. Omar Bundy bruised in horse accident at Camp Lee. John E Pillsbury dies at home. Thomas H Barry dies at Walter Reed Hospital.
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On Frontiers and Fronts Across Nations in Turbulent Times
A British campaign in India reports fierce fighting with heavy casualties. Limerick post office robs seize thousands in cash. Bulgaria declares martial law amid riots over living costs. An air squadron joins a punitive action at Cairo against Dinka tribes. Bolshevik claim of Yekaterinoslav and Novo Moscovsk captured. American stock depots burned near Nantes. Soviet Asthenians sign seven day ceasefire at Dorpat. British Columbia salmon pack valued over 15 million dollars sold, majority exported to England. D Annunzio orders plebiscite in Fiume. two plebiscites already held. Berlin cites 1.5 million German battle deaths. Clemenceau likely sole candidate for president per Paris circles.
Roosevelt memorial drive shows progress in Iowa counties
In Iowa November cargoes from Knoxville show hogs and cattle shipments with 28 hog cars 30 cattle cars and 12 sheep cars. Union county nears a 1000 dollar quota while other counties Greene Hamilton Cerro Gordo Poweshiek Washington Muscatine Wapello and Blackhawk report strong gains.
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Home Cooked Dishes From The Kitchen Cabinets
A collection of step by step meat loaf style balls with green pepper onion and nutmeg, then a second method uses seasoned steak on toast with butter baked to brown. Cranberry tart uses cranberries water sugar and meringue, with variations using canned fruit and gelatine as pre filling.
Fear Paralyzes Action and Impairs Health
A quotation from Trine describes fear as a perverted mental state that externalizes in various physical ailments. It asserts worry corrodes the organism, pulling down both mental and physical health according to individual weaknesses.
Classic Old Fashioned Dishes From Grandmothers Kitchen
A retro guide suggests bean porridge and apple john as wholesome meals. Also includes One Egg Cake with chocolate icing and marshmallows, plus serving tips and variations for desserts with cream, sauce, or fruit.
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