Russia in Our Road Treaty Ratified by Senate
The Senate backed ratification of the China trade extension treaty in executive session with no opposition, though Senator Nelson criticized it for not securing broader U S access. Debate focused on Far East policy, port openings, and potential tensions with Russia over the Manchurian issue, while open session highlighted a constitutional dispute over presidential war powers and actions on Panama.
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Washington
United States
China
Nelson
Mukden
Antong
Fretshland
Wxselk
Tordge
Morgan
Panama
Eiel
Republic of Panama
Colombia
Panna
Gellow
Ching
Sind Hoomly
Senate
Daniel
Cullom
Pangma
Tinniel
Loonis Speces
Mass murder at Walden University dormitory
Mayhem erupts in Nashville at Walden University dormitory where seven women were killed and 17 injured as residents reportedly jumped from windows. The article mixes details of the tragedy with broader political commentary on Panama and the United States, noting Senate debates and post office investigations. The fragmentary text intertwines events at the college with international politics and domestic governance discussions.
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Nashville
Tenn. Des
Walden University
Washington
United States
Republic of Paris
Senate
Daniel
Fulton
Dil
Portland
Ore
Hoar
Hoare
Williams
House
Tetter
Labor balance of political power in Australia noted
Melbourne report suggests Labor, with the largely indexed representation in the Commonwealth Parliament, will push for white labor rights, alien immigration restrictions, compulsory arbitration, and limits on foreign vessels. The plan is to nationalize or government-control many financial and commercial functions while maintaining strong protectionist aims and favoring Britain.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Australia
Labor Party
Mimy Financial
Tefu
Labor
Great Britain
Peak of Mount Tacoma Shatters After Sudden Collapse
Eyewitnesses report a dramatic break near the southeastern peak of Mount Tacoma in Washington. A large section toppled, sending rock debris down the slope with reports resembling artillery fire before the top third broke away, witnessed by stockman Huggins and friends.
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Olympia
Wash
Dee
Seth Pola
I Huggins
Mt. ‘Tacoma
Trade Review notes better business and fraud charges
Dun's Weekly Review reports improvement in trade and lower prices likely to persist. The piece also covers a fraud case involving A Benson, tied to Interior Department contacts, with allegations of bribery and legal proceedings ongoing in Washington.
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Dun
Trade Review
New York
Bvo
WR. G. Dun & Co
Tron
Petoes
United States
Canada
Russia to be more lenient amid international notes
The report outlines distress over wartime rhetoric and diplomatic signals as Russia leans toward leniency while probing the implications of Major General MacArthur’s private remarks about war with Germany. It also notes redeployments and leave, along with Porto Rico education transport bills and local mining incidents as part of a broad wartime news roundup.
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Washington
MacArthur
Hoveluta
United States
Germany
Department
WNI
Devon
L. B. Davis
Corps of Engineers
Phillippines
Doetrelt
Mich
Hurbour Works
William JH. Rixby
Prineers
Pope Leo Receives Hidden Wealth Rumors At Vatican
Rome December 19 reports claim massive wealth entered papal coffers. Cardinal Gotti and aides reportedly discovered bags containing about 200,000,000 francs hidden in Leo XIIIs chamber wall, with notes of $1.85 million exchanged in banknotes amid allegations of mining wealth and secrecy.
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Rome
Leo
Cardinal Gotti
The
Propaganda
Cardinal Gotte
Monsienor Marzolini
Pope
Vatican
Assiotalice
Gott
Mer
Marzolini
Fray Settlement Talks in Philippines Spark Fund Questions
Fragmented reports describe negotiations over friars settlement in the Philippines amid claims funds were diverted to private companies. Friars say money will mostly fund their farms and operations after US occupation. Separate items note political moves against Senator Reed Smoot and a Philadelphia land transfer dispute.
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Prine
Rome
Rom
Philippines
Fries
Reports of Forces Moving Through Panama Isthmus
Fragmented dispatches indicate movement of Colombian troops near the Panama area. Government officials in Lima and Washington discuss verification and potential actions as Rear Admiralimes ay Panunin and General Elliott consider further deployments from Philadelphia to the Isthmus.
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Navy Department
Nas
Imes
Colom
Bre
Lima
Republic
Washington
Mooily
Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
Smd
Jege Elliett
Te Minine Corp
Panama
Elliott Wil Sal
Colon
Pixie
Uhiladelphin
Tutteil
Philedelpiia
No hint of wealth in will of James Cheney richest man
Fort Wayne Indiana probate records reveal the James Cheney estate value is unclear in the will. The will leaves the estate to three daughters in Logansport Wisconsin and this city with male executors. It provides the son Russell W Cheney a token share and monthly annuity while sons in law receive cash gifts.
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James Cheney
Fort Wayne
Tate
Jude Cheney
Sanday
Tiditna
M Donn C. Nelson
Logansport
Colin N. Rhaberis
Neonat
Wis
Charles Inmight
Ronwell W. Cheney
Louisville
Iery
Chicago's humorous side and Northfield train crash mix
A Chicago dispatch reports Bryan ONeill, an ex pressman, detained for a snow bath refusal, asking to finish his ablutions. Northfield, Minnesota, recounts a Great Western train No 200 derailment with four seriously injured, no fatalities. Rising Sun, Indiana, notes grand jury delays bench warrants. Pittsburg, Kansas, mentions Fricke Coke workers contemplating a wage dispute.
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Northfield
Mini
Chicago Great Western
Chutes Olson
St. Pauli Co
Western
Cannon Falls
Mint
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Bad Wing
Ed Anderson
Randolph
Galesburg Stockman Hurts in Local Wreck
A stockman from Galesburg suffered serious injuries in a wreck near town. The incident prompted a hospital transfer to St Mary’s, with local officials citing ongoing investigations. Reports note broader regional chatter about lodge separations and personal misfortunes connected to the era.
Negroes Lose in Famous School Suit at Alton
In Madison County circuit court the city of Alton prevailed over local Negro families seeking admission for their children to the white school. The case, famed and repeatedly heard in courts, involved writs against mayor, city council, and board of education to force integration.
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Alton
Alton, Ty
Madison
Supreme Courts
APTOS
Scott Bibb
Megrees
Allen
Board of
Edeation
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Tee
Dei A. Benson
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National Congress of Mothers
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J. B. Coles
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