Germany Admits Nation Bankrupt Can’t Pay Debts
Berlin reports that Germany virtually confesses bankruptcy as the government says it cannot meet indemnity payments due in January and February. Officials note Allied pressure and potential move toward revising the Versailles settlement amid calls for monitored German autonomy in the Rhineland.
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Germany
Berlin
Wec
Inter-allied Generations Commission
Efreles
Germania Prpor
Thomas Wirth
Chansrl
Eloquent Arguments in Thatcher Trial Over $100000 Damages
Edith Thatcher of Oberlin sues Lake Shore Electric Railway for 100000 for her husband’s death. Harry Payor of Cleveland opens for the plaintiff, then William David and George Glitchh for the defense, with closing by Payor. Judge Redington then instructs the jury.
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Edith Thatcher
Thatcher
Oberlin
Lake Shere Llectric
Harry Payor
Cleveland
Houer
William David
George Glitchh
Lorain
Paver
Redington
New Quarters for Chamber of Commerce Move
Secretary pro tem J C Smith announced the Chamber of Commerce will relocate after January 1 to the Maynard house on Third street between the Methodist and St Andrew's churches. The move aims to cut costs as part of a broader economy drive. clubs lodges and societies will need new meeting spaces. The Maynard property was purchased amid talks of a new building, but financial constraints delayed construction.
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J. C. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Maynard House
Third Street
Smith
Chamber
Maynard
Laptpring
Chamler Hay
Murder and Robbery Suspected in Humbert Death
Frank D. Humbert a World War hero was found dead in a burned railroad camp car near Wadsworth. His father Harry Humbert believes foul play and robbery killed him as detectives and Erie railroad officials investigate. Humbert reportedly had three diamonds two ponnd watches and over 100 dollars on him but none of the items were found in the ashes.
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Frank D. Humbert
Wadeworth
Harry Humbert
Wadsworth
Summit County
Erfla
Fire Threatens Andress Garage Fire
Firemen responded to Andress and Smith garage on Water Street where an automobile ignited and burned. The vehicle had already been largely extinguished before arrival, with no further spread or injuries reported.
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Andress & Smith
Water Street
State Troops Clash With Women Marchers In Coal Mine Strike
Franklin Kansas December 16 state national guardsmen opened a counter offensive against six thousand marching mothers wives and sweethearts of Kansas miners at 430 in the morning On orders of Governor Harry J Allen witnesses say warrants for assault and battery rioting disturbing the peace and destruction of property were prepared While deputies backed by militia with fixed bayonets moved to serve warrants one arrest had been made at 815 Charles Stewart a striking miner was captured nearby Sheriff Gould planned to hold 600 prisoners and establish a stockade troopers camped at six hundred guards in the mining towns as miners and amazon marchers gathered in groups overnight on stretch of the strike zone Continued on Page 3
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Franklin
Kas
Kansas National
Milt Gould
Ringo
Mulberry
Arma
Raf
Bexin
BS E'Clork
Charles
Waa
Wer
Gewsrt
Missouri
Gould
Amazon Army
Benfren
Tent Colony Eviction Ordered in Mingo County
Huntington dispatch reports that West Virginia coal operators and attorneys hailed Judge Andersons Junction decision as a victory over United Mine Workers aims in Mingo County. They pledge immediate action to remove tent colonies, citing police vigilance and past violence in Matewan.
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Anderson
United Woo Workers of America
United Mine
Troante
Minga County
Matewan
Suwon
United Mine Workers
Mingo
West Virginia
Praise at Washington conference hailed as civilizational turning point
Lord Birkenhead declares the Washington conference the greatest moment in civilized history at a Chicago luncheon. The American Commercial Co. sues to recover a Packard car in a replevin case against Hannay Abraham and Zukos George. The First National Bank of Wellington获 judgment for 1010 on a cognant note by F B Walker.
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London
Washington
Lord Birkenhead
England
Unite States
Europe
The
American Commercial Co
HE. Hannay
M. Abraham
Zukos George
Packard
Ivy
National Bank of Wellington
F. RB
Walker
French Rebuff Big 3 Naval Program Plan
A Cleveland incident reports that four family members were found unconscious in an East 71st Street apartment, believed poisoned. Names include George Archambauld, May Deveraux, Raymond Deveraux, and Marie Deveraux. they were hospitalized in critical condition. In Washington, France signals plans to build ten super-battleships in ten years post 1925, while Britain proposes abolishing submarines, a move likely to face united opposition from the United States, France, Italy and possibly Japan.
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Cleveland
East 71St Street
Newark
N. J
George L. Archanbault
May Deveraux
Raymond Devereaulx
Washington
France
A. J. Balfour
Sr. Balfour
Clutian
Vrasca
Fraud Whiskey Three Arrests In Prohibition Case
Cincinnati December 16 three guards arrested on conspiracy to defraud government by trafficking fraudulent whiskey permits. Samuel Fraedsmun Avondale Cincinnati president L WH Odenthal Covington Ky superintendent and Ed H Gosney Newport Ky assistant superintendent deny the charges. Director Collins says 1500 cases or 45000 gallons planned for Christmas trade.
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Cincinnati
Newport
Kys
Samuel Collin
Kentucky
Collins
New York
Samuel Fraedsmun
Avondale
Cincinati
L. WH. Odenthal
Covington
Ed H. Gosney
Hootch Runner Dead in Fight Near View Georgia
In Corners Ga near View an unidentified man believed to be a whiskey runner was killed and three deputy sheriffs were wounded in a running fight with bootleggers. Two cars holding 162 gallons of moonshine were seized. a third escaped. Charles Wynn faces contempt of court after a Pearl Winon filing alleging nonpayment of alimony amid a troubled marriage and divorce.
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Corner
View
Charles Wynn
Pearl Winon
Thea
Abo
County Prosecutor Granted 1922 Clerical Allowance
Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Webber asked Judges Thompson and Redington for an allowance to hire clerks and a stenographer for 1922 and a fixed sum for assistants. The court granted $1,200 for clerical work and stenography and $600 for assistants. Agnes Ryan sues Rosanna Frengeh et al for partition of property in Carlisle Township and title clearance.
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Lawrence Webber
Thompson and Redington
Eren
Agnes Ryan
Rosanna A. Frengeh
Carlisle Township
Ford Says Greed Keeps Prices High
In a wartime era interview, Ford asserts prices stay high due to greed of manufacturers and middlemen. He argues that prewar price levels are sustainable and details attempts to cut costs while rails and materials strain production.
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Ford
Atlan L. Benson
Fr International
Dethoit
Dee Fa
Benny
Mick UN
Vittles
Geriain Meg
Ats
Han To
Orentiest
National Tube Slashes Pipe Costs Across United States
The National Tube Company unveils a confidential price list for over 1000 pipe sizes and weights with Pittsburgh origin, showing about a 3 per ton reduction. The new rates cover all pipe classes including steam, gas, and water, and may affect local employment pending official confirmation.
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Pittserbergh
National Tube Company
United States
Sten Corporation
Haa Tust
Pittsburgh
Wrta
Aterl Cnet
Roi! Jones Ant Laughlin
Nine Injured in Stockyard Riots Today
Nine people were reported injured in stockyard district riots today. The melee at a packing plant involved several altercations and a doctor named Gan A. Kieig aided a sick child near the scene.
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Chip Aga
Arike Hound
Goon
Gan A. Kieig
Ie Bedeide
British Parliament approves Irish peace treaty
Both houses of Parliament ratified the Irish peace treaty with unanimous votes 401 to 68 in the Commons and 186 to 47 in the Lords. Debates centered on a potential amendment to exclude features of the treaty and on a referendum. In Dublin, Eamon de Valera pressed for amendments while Belfast reported deadly clashes and ongoing unrest with injuries and fatalities.
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London
Campions
House of Peers
Faro Ita
King George
Slogans for Community Chest Drive Published in Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram prints slogans for the Community Chest drive, inviting more entries. Several lines are shown, including Forget me not and Dont wait-aloft now, with a $1 prize for the lost slogan and a note that more will be published later.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Nso
Hlyria
Rand
Local resident Speer ilades remembered in funeral services
An obituary notes Speer ilades an longtime resident who cared for Memorial hospital grounds. He is survived by five children Bilton H H Pas Cleve Buswell George and two Mrs Stanford, a brother Daniel Bo and sister Mrs Mary Wilson. Funeral will be from his late home at 2 80 in the afternoon conducted by Neighbor Bartal at Ridgela.
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Pan
Speer Ilades
Gardner
Memorial Hospital
Hea
Bilton HH
Pas
Cleve Buswell
George
D A. Stanford
Stanford
Daniel Bo
Mary Wilson
Bartal
Ridgela
Campaign to Make Scotland a Free State Movement Launched
A new Liberty League campaign in London advocates Scottish independence modeled after Ireland. Angus Clarke leads the effort with headquarters in Glasgow and a newspaper called Liberty. The group urges Scottish MPs to withdraw and cites issues with the 27 Act Union, land ownership, deer preserves, and housing as proof of English responsibility for Scotland's woes.
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Start
Scotland
New Free State
London
Ireland
Gna
Ald
League
Angus Clarke
Clarke
Glasgow
Liberty
Land
Scottish Highlands
Villares
Liberty League
Engh
Poetiard
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Foreign Office
Arc Estate Reland
Roland
Lloyd George
Rhineland
Antonomous
Andress
Mingo County
Huntington
W. Va
Salvation Army
Owen Bannon
Elyria Theaters Co
Elyria
Colonial Theater
Bannon
Ranuem
Office
Tin Elgris Theaters Co
Tate
National
Berain
MAN
Dublin
Eamonn Devalera
Dail Eircann
All-Ireland
All Ireland
Bet 3
Ulster
Belfast
Der
Ona Sim
Gan
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