Debs to Be Freed by Presidential Commutation
Eugene V Debs 94, a Socialist leader, will be released from federal prison after President Harding commutes the remaining term of his ten year sentence for espionage law violations. About 196 other political prisoners are also to be released, enabling Debs to spend Christmas and New Year with his Terre Haute family.
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Washington
Eugene V
Harding
Federal
Debs
Fts
Débs
Terre Haute
Ind
Five Men Injured by Amherst Gas Main Explosion
Five men were injured when a high pressure gas main tapped from the Logan field exploded in Amherst while workers repaired a cracked pipe. Names include Herman Myers Alpert Hilson Charles Levinkood J K Hearson and John Lothamer all from Monroeville or nearby. Some suffered eye injuries and shock with one eye possibly lost. two men were rushed to Amherst hospital. The scene lay along Levitt road near Whiskyville as the hospital relied on oil and electric heaters for warmth.
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Amherst
Logan Fielda
Herman Myers
Monroeville
Alpert Hilson
Birmingham
Charles Levinkood
J. K. Hearson
John Lothamer
Amherst Hospital
Levitt
Whiskyville
Rameey
Plan Revision Versailles Treaty Plan Revision Versailles
London dispatch reports a proposed Versailles treaty revision becoming a campaign plank for a February or March general election. The platform calls for government change in foreign policy, especially toward Russia and Central Europe, stronger European trade, and cancellation of all war debts.
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London
Versailles
Russia
Europe
Death of Charles Eggert at 107 Bailey Court
Charles Eggert died early this morning at his home 107 Bailey Court. He was born in Germany and leaves a family. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 8 o clock conducted by Rev Bourain. A bicycle was stolen from the home of J D Sertett on Middle Avenue last night. Some Clevelanders to have stolen trees in Wooster case.
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Charles Eggert
Bailey Court
Eccased
Germany
Bourain
Sertett
Middle Avenue
Rescue Eleven In Home Fire And Damage Across City
Firemen and police rescued twelve people including seven children from a five story tenement on East 11th Street as flames forced residents into streets. Damage pegged at fifty thousand dollars. earlier reports recount another blaze at William Whitaker and Son cotton goods plant in Olney suburb, with four buildings damaged, water supply hampered by isolation and frozen plugs, eight hour fire, one firefighter injured.
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New York
Philadelphia
William Whitaker and Son
Olneya
Fire damages the Colson Co plant in Japan room
Fire started in the Japan room at Colson Co. today triggering a full department response. The sprinkler system flooded the premises and prevented fire apparatus from entering. Cause unknown and losses may exceed 2000 dollars pending estimate.
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Japan
Colson Co
Christmas Tree Stolen From Cleveland Street Yard
A person cut down an evergreen from the front yard of 327 Cleveland Street and carried it away, as neighbors report someone was in need of a Christmas tree.
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Barnes
Cleveland St
Salvation Army to Present Seventy Five Xmas Baskets
The Salvation Army plans to distribute seventy five Christmas baskets to families this year. Each basket includes potatoes, apples, corn, peas, beans, cabbage, coffee, flour, rice, bread, oranges, butter, cake, and a Herald. Donations from merchants and organizations support the effort, with plans to visit all eligible families and a Christmas tree event for children Monday night at the hall.
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Alvation Army
Salvation Army
Monnay
Arrests After Street Corner Incident With Three Men
Three young men Severine Crd Charles Montague srd Edward Robineen were arrested by the police at the corner of East River and Elisabeth street following a night disturbance. They were aged about 55 and held on charges including assault.
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Severine
Charles Montague
Edward Robineen
Ica
Eat River
Eiisabeth Street
Ieee Ees
Corroboration Emerges in Yank Killing Case
Dec 23 1918 Washington senator Watson hands corroborative evidence to Brandegee supporting Harry L Scott of Kenmore Ohio claiming Major Op le shot down two soldiers without provocation in France during battle. Letter from Witherow notes a prior denial and describes witnessing Op le allegedly shoot a wounded soldier in action.
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Washington
Harry L Scott
Kenmore
Ohio
Oppley
France
Watson
Georgia
Brandegee
Connecticut
Senate
Brandecee
Gravagn H. Wihrow
Baltimore
Scott
H. L. Opis
Staunton
116Th Infantry
Ople
Demann
Ana ‘Skulker
Witherow
Thotiea
Henry
Beott
Compand F
Debate on Poison Gas as War Weapon Persists
Washington reports state officials and experts agree gas remains a possible wartime weapon despite bans. They emphasize need for better gas masks to protect troops and civilians, while nations eye stronger lethal capabilities amid ongoing chemical research.
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Washington
Ypres
Conferencea
America
Great Britain
Germany
Wellington businessman 18 fined for illegal liquor sale
Wellington candy and fruit store owner WH Sutllf was fined 100 dollars by Justice George for illegally selling liquor. The brief crime notice notes the young proprietor and the local legal action without further detail.
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Wellington
Sutllf
Justice George
Irish English Peace Treaty Signed Depicts Leaders Such as Collins
Historic images show King George VI and Irish delegates in London as Sinn Fein leaders Michael Collins Arthur Griff Gavan Duffy and Mr Barton appear with Austens Chambers and Curzon. The scene marks the Irish English peace effort and the Free State of Ireland's emergence.
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King of Land
Eme
Irelan
London
Free State of Ireland
Karl Curzon
Sir George
King George
Lordenhead
Austen Chambers
Sinn
Trunk Holds Mutilated Body of Six-Year-Old in New Brunswick
The mutilated body of Hazel Carchevsky six was found sealed in a suitcase at the Albany hotel in New Brunswick New Jersey. Police say she had been assaulted and choked to death. Georges Garriston a suspect known by several names was linked to the case and his son was taken into custody. Coroner and county physician will perform autopsy while investigators pursue possible ties to an earlier indictment of the girl’s father.
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New Launswick
N. J
Hazel Carcheesky
al Here
Patna
William Savage
Trncon
Uteleer
Qarne An Senet Vanes
Garris
John M. Hubbard
John &. Sugraw
Albany
Philip Garretaon
Garristy Auld
New Brunswick
Highland Park
Ferry Crash Foils Hudson Crossing In Narrow Escape
More than a hundred passengers on the Jersey Central ferry Cranford narrowly escaped disaster when the vessel failed to clear the passenger steamer Henry R. Mallory on the Hudson near lower Manhattan. One man was seriously injured as the ferry’s forward structure tore away during the collision amid fog and rough water.
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New York
Jersey Central Railway
Cranford
Hudson River
Lower Manhattan
Henry R. Mallory
Crasweg
Two Divorces Granted by Judge Thompson
Judge Thompson grants Annabelle Taft divorce from John Taft on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She gains custody of the minor children with no alimony agreement. Ella Pavelich divorces Peter Palovich for extreme cruelty. she keeps the children and Palovich must pay 300 dollars alimony and 20 dollars monthly for child support. Merchants Bank in Montgomery fails to open. police say it is under the superintendent of banks.
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Montgomery
Ala
Merchants Bank
Manufacturer Dies in Denver Cold
Des 23. Jo Piveewen Dried, pioneer when of Colcrede, died here last.
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Denver
Jo- Piveewen
Andrew Neufer passes away after long illness
Andrew Neufer age 64 died at his home on Neufer court after a five year illness, the last year and a half bedridden. He lived in Eaton as a farmer for 30 years, was a Grange and Maccabee lodge member, survived by his wife, two daughters, four brothers and four sisters, and two grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1 PM at his home with Rev. Neufer officiating.
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Andrew Neufer
Neufer Court
Margaret
Eaton
Grange
Maccabee Lodge
George Spitzer
Grafton
Elyria
Rev. Neufer
Ridgelawit
Receivers Paid Here In Two Cases
Judge Redington approved attorney fees and receivership costs in two cases this morning. In American Crucible Products Co. v The Abellum Specialty Co. an allowance of 500 dollars was made. In Lorain County Savings & Trust Co. v The Lyric Steel Products Co. an allowance of 1000 dollars was granted.
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Redington
American Crucible Producta Co
Abellum Specialty Co
Lorain County Savings & Trust Co
Lyrie Steel Products Co
Legge files divorce petition amid alimony dispute
Jounte Leggs has filed for divorce from William Tagge alleging failure to provide support and consistent mistreatment. The complaint charges Tagge with neglect, abuse, and coercive behavior, seeking relief in the ongoing case.
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Jounte Leggs Haa
William Tagge
Governor Abandons Special Meeting On Taxation Problems
Governor Davis will not convene the state legislature in a special session to enact taxation legislation. A special joint legislative committee, after failing to agree on a taxation program, adopted a resolution urging expense curtailment as the solution and ended deliberations. Only two lawmakers supported a tax plan, prompting a closed incident remark by Senator Whittemore.
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Coltmbus
Dept
Davis
Special Joint Legislative Committee
House
Whittemore
Akron
Senate Taxation Committee
Xmas Dinner To Cost Less Despite High Turkey Prices
A 1% provision claims Christmas dinner will cost less this year than in 1344. Cranberries, celery, and other staples show reductions, while turkey at 63¢ a pound remains high though supply tightens. Ducks, geese, pork, beef, nuts, and local produce vary, with many items cheaper than last year though citrus and fancy imports are pricey.
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Oran
Cape Cod
Calfornia
Florida
Columbus Blast Death Toll Grows in Gas Explosion
Columbus reports the death of Mrs. Woo Harris and at least four injured as a gas explosion at Wright store on East Main Street causes over 20000 in damage. Twenty two remain in hospitals as authorities probe the disaster and consider legal action. local fire officials and officials vow to let the courts decide responsibility.
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Columbus
Woo Harris
Wright Store
East Main Street
Offeral
Sam
Italian Envoys Call for Submarine Conference at Washington
Italian delegates at the Washington Conference propose a second meeting with all naval powers to set submarine ratios and war use restrictions. They argue many submarine owning nations are not represented and cannot be bound by the five powers' decisions. The plan will be pressed in the full conference after initial discussion in a subcommittee.
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Washington
Deco
Slays Gunman After Hold Up in Bilings
Bilings Montana reports the death of outlaw Pike after a running shootout with Officer Frank Freyd. Pike, sought in Wyoming and Nevada for numerous crimes, was killed following a robbery at a tailor shop where his partner escaped.
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Bilings
Mont
Eak Pike
Wyoming
Nevada
Pike
Frank Fieyd
H. R Ad
Free Christmas Show For The Kiddies At Colonial
Owen Bannon of the Elyria Theaters Co. presents a free Christmas show for children at Colonial Saturday morning at 9 30. He organizes events for the city youngsters and hopes parents can bring their kids to enjoy the movies at no cost.
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Owen Bannon
Elyria Theaters Co
Bannon
Ents
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