Prohibition Wins House Vote in Historic Labor Day Session
In a decisive 232 to 122 House tally, supporters of prohibition secure a victory as the measure, aligned with Senate action, moves toward state ratification of a constitutional amendment to ban manufacturing sales or importation of intoxicating liquors. Speaker Clark hails the result while celebrations erupt in the galleries as Webb of North Carolina leads the effective push.
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Altay
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Dryan
Webb
North Carolina
Senate
Sheppacd
Thi Babate
Clark Hava
Rail Problem Put Off By President Until January
President Wil will defer solving the railroad question until January and likely submit a plan to Congress after the holidays. Reports say federal regulation of railroads and a central administrator may be proposed, with Borah urging action during a Senate session.
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May doln tha Colors and military draft notes
Fragmented OCR summarizes a Washington report on a color question and a draft exemption rule for certain units. It also notes the death of Sholom Avrinusiteh in Oded at 62 and references Jewish literature and cultural topics. An unrelated Detroit aviation item mentions members of the Lac Fayette flying squad.
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Peace Efforts Topic Amid Abroad Tensions and Trials
Information from Washington outlines possible peace moves and cautions after foreign intimation. A fiery sermon at Notre Dame cathedral honors Jerusalem’s beheading and Ottoman tensions. Syracuse activist Armbruster faces a $300 fine for alleged socialist agitation and a judge warns such conduct will not be tolerated.
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Separation Checks For War Dependents At Camp Dodge
War bonds and separation allowances begin for soldiers' families at Camp Dodge. Government checks will go to wives with or without children, with monthly amounts and added allowances for dependents. Red Cross drives and military discipline updates accompany the wartime measures while reports warn about handling letters and troop movements.
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Metinance Department
Washington, D.C
No Holiday Passes Strain Rail Transport Orders at Camp Dodge
General Getty issues an order prohibiting leaves and furloughs for soldiers whose travel relies on rail transport. Exceptions may be made for those living within driving distance of depots, with broad implications for the next draft and holiday movements. A separate note reports a ship disaster near Halifax affecting a New York observer.
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der Maines
Enlistment Shortfall Sparks Local Recruitment Push
Cedar batteries and the oral recruiting office report a surge of men awaiting induction. In two days, 180 men consented to enlistment, with 95 new enlistees recently added, bringing total local enlistments to 180.
Boy Accidently Sets Off Gasoline Explosion Aboard
A 14 year old boy in California was badly burned when a lamp or lighting device used to prime a gasoline engine exploded. The blast tore his clothes and ignited fuel near a water tank, but a witness and quick actions stopped the fire. The dog accompanying the boy died in the incident.
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California
Fragmentary report of revolver injury and death in town
A disrupted paragraph describes a man named Samuel Ashmore shot by a revolver. It mentions paralysis from a spinal injury and a fatal outcome after a vehicle incident. The legible fragments point to a violent event with a weapon and an ensuing death.
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Nawarnan
Samuel Ashmore
Spain
Calina
Acquitted Lecturer Debuts Amid Sparse Attendance
The article notes a lecturer linked to Ray and Kelly Falls making a debut at York Nel after acquittal. A crowd faced an empty arena with limited attendance and lacking explicit support or banner ads for the appearance.
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Kelly Falls
Lyn George
Axman
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Tha Gipta
FUEL SHORTAGE LOOMING AS COAL SUPPLY STALLS
Amid coal supply failures emergency measures are debated as the government orders output from Melcher mines sent to Camp Midge. State and local officials, including Charlee Webster, seek federal action while relief to distressed cities is explored.
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Lowata
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Hae'28 Red Cross Buttons and Local Roles
Fragmentary report notes Marahathtown figure John W. Primamond connected with Sk Moises and Attarmay General Hasnér in reorganizing Red Cross activities across four counties. It mentions employment in Matetalltown chapter and a reference to Hammond's account of a fifteen inch implant of a tool.
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Attarmay
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Tye
Hammond
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Anton
Lin Pitt
Stockyarda faces car shortage amid wartime logistics
Readable fragments show Waukon and Amyern amid yard delays as stock shipments halt. War orders constrain car production, loading delays, and panic to secure stock while factories slow and shipments back up.
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Waukon
Amyern
Local Worksite Accident Involving Youth at Sioux City
A report describes an incident at a work site near Sioux City where a young man sustained a serious leg injury after a fox approaching a saw led to contact with the blade. Emergency action was taken but activation from the person's position delayed due to the winter supply project.
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Wiil
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Grorga
Hoover to Speak in Sioux City on Farm Forum
W. E. Valmes, secretary of the Mon City Commercial, announces that Food Administrator Herbert Hoover will deliver an address in January to the Interstate Farmers and Ranchers' Association session in Sioux City. The event aims to discuss agriculture issues and farm policy with association members.
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Fate of Mayor Up to Court Glengool
The fate of Mayor J. Wallace hangs in the balance as ouster proceedings progress. Judge Rubhinsaw in Dee Malnes presided, with a verdict expected on whether the mayor’s conduct warrants removal for allegedly selling various materials to the city.
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Girl Ends Life After Love Tragedy in Murthi Hurringer
A girl believed to be the daughter of Mea Bradley killed herself by poison after a plan to save Leon Wierenson failed. The incident occurred amid the Murthi Hurringer affair with a £2 stake noted in local reports.
Iowa Guardsman Sles in France During World War I
The fragment notes a 20 year old Iowa Guardsman, Coons of Corning, serving in the Third Jews Infantry within the Rainbow division, mobilized to France, dying near Peance and leaving parents Kor and Arnak. Details reference a present-mate, Des Moines movement, and wartime company assignments.
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Corning
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Peace Talk Drafted by Premier as War Continues
Premier David Lloyd George defended steady progress toward peace at a Grey’s Inn dinner. He warned against overoptimism and said Russia’s policy endangers ally unity as German and Austro‑Hungarian forces press Ober steps toward victory while democratic movements gain traction.
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Notlanen
Diplomatic Tensions Guide Potential Defense Strategy
Fragmentary 19th century style notes discuss avoiding French attack through active diplomacy and restraint. Warn of pressures from France and England, with reference to Germany and impending war scenarios. Mentions proposals at Ebaye and Li Nucope-Deenbardt as possible procedures.
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Stout
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England
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Deenbardt
Germany
First U S Shot at Austria Reported
The terse dispatch from Talius Army Headquarters on December 14 notes a contact with Austrian lines as Apiolicin representatives met at Amatnur Muskel Wan Cred Wedousdey and Hepresentiative Tinka at Bor ston milled Mie steing of a Lap mite rinter pat shell nervosa.
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Unclear text exists in trial record fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a verdict of not guilty and names scattered persons and places including New York and Chicago. Details are garbled. overall meaning, participants, and outcome are not recoverable.
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N.C
Dee
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New York
Chicago
Fragmented OCR Rumor Sketches Names and Claims
Dec 18 note mentions Luxbueg and Alen rumored figures related to Argentina and Wirase with asserted illnesses. Details are garbled and circulated before being traced to Kiowa Jit and a legal/medical inquiry.
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Ticket Agents Replaced Amid War Time Shortages
Amid wartime shortages, Rail Union demands replacement of male ticket agents with women. The Pecife railroad prices and posts new hires as agents depart for armed services, reshaping station operations and duties.
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Pany Heket
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