Germany Agrees to Pay War Debt Directly to U S
Berlin reports a treaty with Germany to pay reparations directly to the United States rather than via the Bank of International Settlements. The accord, signed December 25 1929, awaits ratification by the Reichstag and U S Congress and ties to the Young plan. It covers claims by the mixed German American commission and U S army costs, with priority given to the Dawes loan.
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U.S
Caprriebl
Universal Seisucy
Berlin
United States
Washington
Bank of International Payment and Extrement
United States Congress
Reichstag
Wilhelmstrasse
United Santee
Bank of International Settlements
Mixed Claims Commission
Ameritas
Coxen
Feichstag
Plen
Lifer Wins 200 Prize for Pioneer Life Essay
In Omaha on December 23, Frank Connell, serving a life term for burglary and murder in the Nebraska penitentiary, won the $200 first prize for a pioneer life essay tied to Nebraska's diamond jubilee as a territory.
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Omaha
Frank Connell
Nebraska
Shaw to Write Play Again at Age 74 in London
George Bernard Shaw, now 74, plans to write another play after finishing a preface to his recent hit The Apple Cart. He hints work may begin soon, with the new drama anticipated to reflect his current stage success in London theater.
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Shaw
London
George Berhart Shaw Jeter
Queen's Theater
Burlington pupils threaten strike over extra Christmas vacation
Burlington Iowa Tec 28 report notes pupils of Burlington High threaten a walkout if the school board approves an additional week of Christmas vacation.
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Burlington
Towa
Tec
Sneak Thief Steals Purse in Courtroom
In Portland Maine a sneak thief robbed a pocketbook of Mrs Winfield Alersader inside the superior court. The thief profited about 30 dollars from the purse during the visit to the courthouse.
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Portland
Superior Court
Tle
Winfield Alersader
Hoover Asks Day Shakeup In Prohibition Debate
The article reports heated congressional discourse over enforcement of prohibition. Senators and representatives clash on administration efficacy, with claims of demoralized enforcement and concerns about permit systems and corruption. Data on drunkenness trends are debated, and officials dispute source figures.
U S Judges and Attorneys Accused of Boozing
In a controversial remark, Dr. Attle, president of a league, states federal judges and U S district judges drink liquor. He argues enforcement of dry law targets violators, while questioning judicial restraint amid Prohibition.
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U.S
United States
Attel
Teres Silotin’ League
Webb
Ivantane
Nation's drink bill equal to prewar level before Volstead
John C. Gebhardt, director of research for the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, told the American sociological society and the American Statistical association that national spending on drink runs about the prewar level. He noted alcohol consumption mirrors prewar amounts while wine production is more than double, arrests for drunkenness are up, and savings have risen substantially under prohibition.
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Balvereat
Washington, D.C
Cive
John C. Gebhardt
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Amperitan Sociological Society
American Bististical Acenciation
Suspect Denies Killing Guard in Auburn Row
James Oliva Caperica, jailed in Los Angeles, denies killing a guard in Auburn and says he has tried to reform since prison. New York dispatches name him as a ring leader in the July 30 Auburn prison break, and officers plan to return him there.
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Auburn Row
Dy Universal Service
Los Angeles
Army of the Taw
James Oliva
Alice Joseph Caperica
New York
Auburn
Caperica
French Attorney Continues Study Of U S Law In Jail
Oscar Dolejal, a French attorney, remains jailed in Kansan City Mo as he studies American law from his cell after immigration charges for visa overstay. He arrived in January to prepare a book on American democracy, claiming his visa expired September 23 and he sought an extension.
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Kansan Citt
Oscar Dolejal
America
Txilejal
Army Orders List of Assignments and Duty Transfers
Washington moves and duty changes list officers and units. Transfers include Gay Nortel to O A Lieut duty, Bradbury to additions duty, Shawson to Washington, Spencer to Brookefield, Andrews to Washington, Nye to Washington, Sauerbrum Dayton to Detroit, Barnum to Fort Brown, Myer to Fort Brown, Sper to Weriekt field, Kingwin to Rockwell field, with reversion of various postings and assignments noted.
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Br Universal Service
Washington
D.C
Co. Gay S. Nortel
Cav
O. A
Drikne W. Bradbury
Tnf
K. Shawson
Chicago
John J. Spencer
Sto Avenstin Fla
Frookefield
Hares M. Andrews
Seattle
Klund A. Nye
Warracks
Couglas Tartare & Unevey
B.C. H
Evanston
Tieutenante
Albert R. BR. Barder
Fort Bill
Eigtteenth .A
Sauerbrum
Spec N
Dayton
Olve
Detroit
Charles Barnum
Day
Fore Myer
Fort Brown
Unclear Prosecution Remarks From Oral Judge Comment
Fragmentary OCR text suggests remarks from an oral judge about enforcement, a long timeline, and ongoing derate or suppression processes. Names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable, but references to enforcement and a U S attorney imply ongoing legal proceedings.
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Fivera
United States
Prohibition, treaties, and European power in a turbulent era
A fragmented editorial item discusses Prohibition's domestic impact and questions about Kellogg pact validity. It criticizes France and European policy, warns against world court moves, and notes Romania and Romania’s fears of trouble while touching on censorship and press suppression related to royal government critique.
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France
Europe
Rail Inquiry First in Merger Proposal
Congressman Cenizana of Michigan, chair of the Interstate Commerce Committee, said today a rail merger proposal requires a full inquiry into railroad holdings, investment revets, and management influence before Congress enacts any railroad nationalization legislation.
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Pirst
Washington
J. G
GNS
Railrant
Rabrand Neance
Congress
Cenizana
Michigan
Interstate Commerce Comelies
Guards Fage Murder Trial at Coast Guard Men
An order for warrants charging Aso Ballis Rudolph Thompson and Or rile La Grant coast guardsmen with second degree manslaughter in the death of Hagene Downer Jr was issued by Judge F W Standart. The guardsmen are in federal custody and will be turned over to county authorities Monday when the warrants are signed.
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Elfpalo
Aso. Ballis
Rudolph Thompson
Orrile la Grant
Hagene
Downer Jr
F. WW. Stardart
Coast Guardsmen
Standart
Woman Found Dead in Houston Driver Sought
Police investigate after 49 year old Bro. Pera Mae Carter is found dead near her home in Houston. Evidence includes automobile tracks leading to a suspected hit and run incident. Authorities seek a motorist believed responsible for the fatal injury.
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Houston
Der
Pera Mae Carter
Fort Worth Guests Visit San Antonio Week
Visitors Caylain and Mrs Ghaeels Muller of Fort Worth drove to San Antonio to spend the week as guests of Nicing and Ales, with William Tuerkle of Fort Sam Houston joining.
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Post Caylain
Ghaeels Muller
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Nicing and
Ales
William Tuerkle
Fort Sam Houston
White House Holiday Open House by President Hoover
The White House will host its annual New Year open house on January 1 with the President and Mrs Hoover receiving the public from 1 p.m. in a decoratively arranged state room. Thousands are expected to greet them as they walk along a line of flowers and palms over a three hour period.
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Jones
Dise
Congress
Haroh
White House
Universal Serstee
Washington
D. C
Hoover
Opto House
Fimtt
Indy
Mra. Monver
Emile W
White House dodges social feud in guest lists
Washington notes record that the Dolly Gann Aliceworth dispute again shapes invitations for state functions. The latest White House dinner for Mexico's President-elect Ortiz Rubio excludes Vice President Currie and Mrs Gann and Speaker Longworth, while Princess Alice and other aides are also omitted. The pattern follows past dinners with Japanese and British guests, signaling a deliberate effort to avoid publicizing social discord ahead of next month’s formal events.
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Washington, D. C
London
Gnuon Wan
White House
Rarsay MacDonald
Iskbel MacDonald
Mra
Hoover
Sehbel
Mra. Gann
Ladly Isabella Howard
Curtin
Atre
Longworda
Cincinnati
Cruz Hubie
Waite
Longworthy
Menona
Curtis
Mre Gant
U.S. Prosecutors Warned Against Dropping Cases
A 1940s Washington report notes Attorney General Mitchell warned U.S. attorneys they cannot nolle pros without AG permission. He cited the department order barring federal prosecutors from dropping indictments on their own.
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U.S
Washington, DC
Dees
IWS
United States District Attoreney
Mitchell
Uhr Department
France Sets Quietus on Naval Parley at London Conference
Washington reports that France has raised major objections to the forthcoming naval disarmament talks. Paris demands that London decisions be supplementary to League of Nations review, rejects binding tonnage agreements, and seeks security guarantees for the Mediterranean, dampening hopes of replicating Washington’s 8 year pact success.
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London
France
Washington
Hoover
Stimson
Erance
Notler
League of Nations
Securits Pth
Ovnncome
College Receives $2500 Health Fund Grant
BT LOGIS Dec 25 Chancellor Throop of Washington university announced the university received a grant of $2500 from New York’s common health fund. The money will be used for trachoma related eye disease research and prevention efforts.
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Throop
Washington University Today
Tie University
Common Health Fund of
New York
Girl Seeks Ten Dollar Reward For Stolen Kiss
Court records show a case filed in Muske Ree Ohio where Sinead tiefrews seeks ten dollar compensation for a stolen kiss. The plaintiff names Mrs. Catherine Masterson and mentions Chicago involvement in the dispute.
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Bouts
Kira
Catherin
Masterson
Howe Wax
Chicago
Amor Withers
Taonisian
Alaby
Muske Ree
Sinead
Police Use Radio in Hunt for Thief
In SAS Francisco on December 28 authorities tested the radio to aid thief detection. An automobile with officials and a receiving set patrolled streets to receive alerts from Detective Sergeant William Agonet via the microphone.
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Sas Francisco
Cite
Sergent Willam Agonet
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