Notable Deaths and Rockefeller Memorial Fund
Joseph J. Ryan, youngest son of Thomas Fortune Ryan, dies in New York. John D Rockefeller provides 62,600,000 pounds for the Laura Spellman Rockefeller Memorial fund in honor of his wife. George M. Smith, New York Tribune managing editor, dies suddenly at his home from pneumonia and heart disease complications.
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Joseph J. Ryan
Thomas ‘Fortune Ryan
New York
George M. Smith
The
New York Tribune
Washington News: ICC Vacates Priority Orders Open Top Cars
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington vacates all remaining priority orders affecting Open Top Cars. October exports rise by about 150.6 million dollars while imports fall by roughly 1 million. Swedish minister to the U.S. Ekeneren dies at the Washington legation. President Wilson commutes Franz Rinteen's wartime conspiracy sentence on condition he leaves the U.S. by January 7.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Department of Commerce
Washingten Steyg
W.oa. FL
Ekeneren
United States
Wilson
Franz Rinteen
Rich-Guarded Robbery Sparks City Taxicab Heist
A gang robbed a motor cab crew of $51,000 on Vast Sixty-fourth street New York. The incident followed a violent attack and escape by the assailants, with several watchmen deterred and police seeking suspects.
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New York
Etter
Armenia Debate Splits League as US Mediation Proposed
The League of Nations assembly debates Armenia as a mediation proposal grows apace. Viviani and Nansen back US as mediator to end hostilities with Kemal Pasha, while Balfour warns of Turkish concessions and a possible breach of Serres treaty.
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Edward W. Pickard
Armenia
League of Nations Assembly
Robert Cecil
South Africa
Lenri la Fontaine
Belgium
Fridjof Nansen
Norway
Honorio Pueyrredon
Argentina
Signor Schanzi
Italy
Rene Viviani
France
Viviani
League Council
Council
Wilson
United States
Senate
Kemal Pasha
Geneva
America
M. Viviani
League
Mr. Balfour
Serres
Turkey
Greece
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Asia Minor
Nansen
Paris
Russian Empire
Lithuania
Latvia
Esthenia
Ukraine
Azerbaidjan
Georgia
Caucasus
Destruction Fires Hit Liverpool Warehouses and Timber Yards
A wave of arson in Liverpool burned twelve cotton warehouses and several timber yards, attributed to Linn Finners. In Dublin castle an armed attack killed three guards. Mexico City socialist leaders press constitutional revision and soviet ideas. Ireland reports show priest arrests and over fifty more detained in Athlone and Carrick-on-Shannon. Tokyo Army estimates rise to 245 million yen, up 50 percent.
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Liverpool
Linn Finners
Tokyo
Greece eyes December vote to restore Constantine throne
Amid political shifts in Greece, Gounaris and Rhallis win power and back Constantine. France and possibly Britain may oppose a restoration, while Venizelist finances and Asia Minor ambitions loom large. Queen Olga welcomes Constantine brothers as press censorship flares. Conflicting Greek army loyalties in Smyrna threaten unity.
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Constantine
Gounaris
Rhallis
France
Great Britain
Greece
Lloyd George
George
Asia Minor
Athens
Olga
Andreas
Prince Christopher
Paris
Smyrna
Dublin Bloodshed Marks November Sunday Attacks
Sunday, November 21, Sinn Fein assassins killed 14 British officers or ex officers and wounded around sixty others. Black and tans moved in arresting many, then entered Croke Park where 15,000 spectators faced gunfire during a football match as deadly fighting continued with numerous deaths and injuries. Military authorities then controlled the city amid ongoing reprisals.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Croke Park
Cable dispute at Biscayne Bay heightens with Navy action
The row between Western Union and the administration over laying cables at Biscayne Bay Miami Florida escalates after Navy forbids a Barbados cable landing. Western Union seeks an injunction while Secretary Baker revokes the permit, leaving the courts to decide the matter.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Biscayne Bay
Miami
Ila
Barbados
Navy Department
State Department
Bay
Daniels
War Baker
Harding lands in Canal Zone on five day visit
President elect Harding and his party arrived at Cristobal on Tuesday for a five day Canal Zone visit. He toured the canal to Panama City on Wednesday and called on President Porras. After crossing back into American territory he returned the call. On Thursday he played golf and dined with Porras, and on Friday he went back to Cristobal before sailing Sunday from Norfolk.
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Harding
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Panama City
President Porras
Porras
Norfolk
Rockefeller Gives 63 Million to Charities in Memory of Wife
A Thanksgiving announcement states John D. Rockefeller donated 63,763,357 to charities and public institutions in memory of his late wife. administered by the Laura Spellman Rockefeller Memorial in New York, the funds support organizations aligned with Mrs. Rockefeller’s lifetime interests. Over eight million has been allocated to 22 institutions, bringing Rockefeller’s total gifts to about 475 million, the largest in history.
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John D. Rockefeller
Laura Spellman Rockefeller
New York
Speed kings Gaston Chevrolet dies in L A 250 mile race
Gaston Chevrolet was killed and fellow racer Eddie O'Donnel fatally hurt when their cars collided during the 250 mile national championship race at Los Angeles on Thanksgiving day. The event was won by Saries.
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Gaston Chevrolet
Lyle Jones
Eddie O Donnell
Eddie O’donnell
Chevrolet
Frontenac
Deusenberg
Odonnell
Los Angeles
John Bresnahan
Eddie O'Donnel
Saries
Anuric touted for kidney relief and back pain
Anuric advertised as a remedy for back pain and kidney sluggishness caused by uric acid. Dr Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel in Buffalo offers a ten cent trial package. Mrs. S. J. Anderson of 700 Marion Street reports improved sleep and health after use.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo, N. Y
Eleuart
Diamond Dyes Color Card Promises Rich Fadeless Hues
Advert shows Diamond Dyes as easy to use for wool silk linen cotton and blends with directions included. Claims perfect results and urges buying this dye from druggists with a 16 color color card.
Judge Toppan Quips At Bar Admission
Ohio judge Benjamin Toppan, who died in the early days, faced two questions on admission. When asked what is law he quipped an unjust distribution of justice. On equity he called it imposition upon common sense and was welcomed into the bar.
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Benjamin Toppan
Ohio
Toppan
Known to Fame and Foot in It
A witty quotation from the Yonkers Statesman featured in the Observer of Events and Things, joking that Cinderella first put her foot in fame and its pitfalls. The remark plays on celebrity lore and the comic notion of mishaps on the path to greatness.
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Yonkers
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John Dpd
Rockefeller
Hnancer
Georgetown University Seismograph Ant
Tno
United States Industrial Board
Ake Lanchlin Steel Company
Curley McKelvey
Ophelaus McKelvey
James E. Adams
Worth County
Dewitt, Ga
State Bank of
Fultore
N.Y
Howden
Bueckeye Cayton Off Company
Memphis Tenn
Mingenapolis
Minn
Wilter Henry
Leonard Olson
Eugene Henry
Oa Crossing
Rewanee
Railway Fuel Company
Jasper
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Mich
House of Bishops
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlantic City
N. J
Interchurch World Movement
Julia Drewrey
Carlisle
Field Service
Atherton
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Butte, Mont
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Regular Army
Williamson
W. Va
Mingo
Lamb
Ardmore
Okla
J. N. Carter
Claremore
Tampa
Fla
Lehigh Valley
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Pastores
Colon
Panama
Flect
Mrs. Harding
Jamateca
Jake” L. Hamnon
Natonal
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Minnesota
St. Paul
Nonpartisan League
San Antonio
Tex
North Pacific
Seattle
Robert Lowe
Arlington
Fort Worth
Falna Hollingsworth
Florence Russell
Summitville
Ind
Stanuy
Lieut. C. C. Mosley
Mineola
N. Y
Oliver W. Filteau
Katherine Pilteau
Stoughton
Wis
Ralph Gibson
Shell Hack
Mohali
Tdnketa
Vancouver
White House
Petrograd
Balfour
United States Administration
Vilna
Spain
Sweden
Holland
Switzerland
Poland
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Russia
Moscow
Red
Zeugouski
Petlura
Semenoff
Siberia
Reds
Bolsheviks
Japan
England
House of Commons
Prener Asquith
Ireland
John Ward
Union Club
Fifth Avenue
American Commission On Conditions
Oliver P. Newman
Norman Thomas
Arthur Gleason
J. H. Maurer
Pennsylvania
Freedom
Wyoming
State Agricultural College
Forestry Division
Mexico City
Dublin Castle
Carrick-on-Shannin
Athfone
Nee Hae
Claire Mercantile Company
Waterloo St
Carnegie Library
Nanny
Palmetto
Florida
Alabama
W. Co. McClure, Demopolis
W. N. Ut
Indianapolis
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