Flooding U S With Booze
A December report from coroners police and hearth departments across 22 major cities shows that dangerous alcoholic products in 1923 caused 2 165 deaths. The study notes moonshine etherized beer and other adulterated drinks as main killers. If national, deaths could reach around ten thousand, with Christmas and New Year highlighted as peak periods for such fatalities.
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New York
United States
Therma Feur
United Histes
International Hews Service
Aquor
Expect To Keep Baldwin On Job
London reports say British ministers plan to keep Premier Stanley Baldwin in office with the new Parliament due to convene on January 8. Some cabinet members opposed the move though, as former premiers Lloyd George and Asquith met to chart Liberal strategy.
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N.S
London
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin Shoul
David Lloyd
George
H. H. Asquith
Expect To Fix Responsibility For Bad Wreck
Erie Pa December 11 Responsibility for the wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited of the New York Central Railroad near Forsythe New York early Sunday morning when two people lent their lives and 25 were injured will be fixed today through an investigation that started in the office of the New York Central Railroad.
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Erie
Twentieth Century Limited
New York Central Railroad
Shoemaker Learns Nature Lesson From Bre r Skunk
Jon Myers Shoemaker of Wild Hamsport classifies a skunk after a porch encounter. A four footed creature crawled from under the back porch and surprised the family, leading to a tense scene as Myara and his mute wife debate what to do.
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Shoemaker
Jon Myers
Wild Hamsport
Hils
Myara
Hay Wife
Bly
Organization Here To Fight Soldiers' Bonus
A branch of the Ex-Service Men's Anti-Bonus League formed in Hagerstown by abled-bodied veterans opposing any soldiers' bonus. The non political group, proclaiming that serving in war is a privilege and duty, claims veterans nationwide are not united for compensation and aims to influence Congress against a bonus outcome.
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Ex-Service Men’s Anti
Hagerstown
Aad
THO League
Alnce Hat Tima
ExService Men'a Ant-Troops League
Washington County Veterans
League
Congress
Ahp
Noted case to open in local court Thursday
The case of Laura Ollvat Thomas against the estate of Fred H Maul moved from Allegany to Washington county and will go to trial in this city on Thursday. Mrs Thomas seeks 10000 from an insurance policy and 11000 on notes alleged to have been given by Maul. Attorneys for Mrs Thomas include Young Tippoel Claveland Grice. for the estate Robt Lindley Sloan Masson and others.
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Laura Ollvat Thomas
Fred H. Maul
Allegany County
Washington County
Naul
Monsrs, Young and
Tippoel
Cumberland
J. Claveland Grice
Thomas
Dan A. Robt
OD. Lindley Sloan
August Masson
Negerstown
Sta Altorneys
Men On Trial For Assault On Officer In City Court
In Central Court of Clarence Keonts Jinward Semler Torman Hartman and John Satter face trial for assault on Officer Andrew of the city force. The defendants questioned memory gaps and offered inconsistent statements as attorneys Wapatrin and Havey argued for the defense.
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Fn Ctronic
Clarence Keonts
Jinward Semler
Torman Hartman
John Satter
Oficer Andrew
de Galta
Wapatrin
Havey
U S Destroyers Rush to Hong Kong Over Canton
United States destroyers Peary Pope Pillsbury Preaton Bicard Norcross were ordered rushed to Hong Kong after Dr Sun Yat Sen vowed to seize Canton customs. In Shanghai Dr Ban Yat Sen reiterated the move alleging Peking officials use customs to sow disorder.
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Manila
Sun Yat Sen
Canton
Oll United
Hong Kong
Ares Peary
Pope
Pillsbury
Preaton
Bicard
Norcross
Shanghay
Ban Yat Sen
Peking
Movement to democratize federal courts announced
Senator Olin of Washington announced a plan to elect Federal district judges instead of presidential appointment as the opening move in a campaign to make federal judges more responsive to the people. He may later seek election of circuit judges and target the Supreme Court in the final stage.
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Washington
Oil
Dim
Senate
Supreme Court
Lineman May Suffer Fractured Spine In Fall
Fryo, an lineman for the Potomac Power Company, Martinsburg, was seriously injured yesterday after falling about 30 feet from a tree he was trimming to clear a high tension line. The limb broke as he landed, causing a fractured spine and prompting medical attention.
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Fryo
Potomac Power Company
Martinsburg
Trea
Reelection of Leo Kamenoy Yay in Soviet Far East
Moscow reports Leo Kamenoy Yay has been reelected president of the Soviet Far East region. The official result confirms continued leadership amid postwar developments and regional governance.
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Ly International Neve Service
Moscow
Leo Kamenoy Yay
Thase Cow Fad
Man Hidden in Local Store Evades Police After Discovery
A man found lurking in the basement of Charles H. Eyerly’s store around 9 30 p m was believed to be one of a notorious gang of safe crackers who recently blasted four safes at Rosenbaum Brothers in Cumberland. He fled before officers could detain him, and local police redoubled vigilance after the incident.
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Rosenbaum Brothers
Cumberland
Charles H. Eyerly
Fyerly
Fair Board Report Shows Big Business at Hagerstown
Thompson A. Brown, treasurer of the Hagerstown Fair Association, reports October receipts totaled 50,396.62 with year receipts 63,100.67. October profits came from privileges 14,658 and general admission 28,963.48. Expenses for the fair were 30,297.58 with grounds improvements 8,000 and debt payments also 8,000. Main October costs were races 2,787.09 and special attractions 3,615.66. Net profits around 15,000. the statement is among the best in years.
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Thompson A. Brown
Hageratown Fair Association
Fair Association
Convicts vow to fight to the last after prison escape attempt
Four prisoners scaled the Kansas State penitentiary wall and, warned by wounded convict Charles Kavanaugh, will be captured only after a fourth gun battle. Tobn Buzzell, former cellmate, allegedly forced a guard to open bars. authorities report the escapees are armed and prepared to resist until recaptured.
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Kan
Boo
Kansas State Penitentiary
Charles Kavanaugh
Tobn Buzzell
Kavanaugh
European Powers Pressure U.S. Over Mexico Crisis
Unconfirmed reports in diplomatic circles say European powers may pressure the United States to intervene in Mexico if rebels topple President Obregon. French officials recall recognizing Obregon to consolidate with America and likely refuse to recognize any government that overthrows him.
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N.B
United States
Mexico
Obregon
France
America
Suppressing Revolution In Mexico in Vidual Dispatches
Federal troops hold Ciudad Victoria Tampico and Tampico oil fields as they move south through petroleum regions to quell disorders and face rebel forces in Vera Cruz. Congress grants President Obregon extraordinary powers to raise a new army against De la Huerta and General Barra. Treaties with foreign nations ratified and U S recognition convention approved. a permanent congressional commission to meet until September when next congress convenes.
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Victoris
Tampico
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Mexicao Congress
Congress
Mexico
United States
Sociable Game Costs One of Party 102.88
A renter on West Franklin Street was fined 100 for a sociable game and 3.83 costs after police officers interrupted the gathering. The rector paid the total. players admitted wagering money but called it a sociable game and for entertainment only.
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West Frankiin Street
Justice
Brown
Mckard
Whitington
Arall Staken
Kellogg and Fletcher Nomination Clear for Senate Vote
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the nominations of former Senator Frank J. Kellogg of Minnesota as U S Ambassador to Great Britain and Henry I Fletcher the present Ambassador to Belgium to serve concurrently as Minister to Luxembourg. The committee vote favored both selections, advancing them toward full Senate confirmation.
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International Ene Service
Washington
Dec. U
Senate
Frank J. Kellogg
Minnesota
U. S
Great Britain
Senate Foreight Relations Committee
Comrarites
Henry I. Fletcher
Belgium
Minieter
Laremburg
Webb Awarded Wife's Money in New York Case
Charles Webb, Wall Street broker, was awarded his wife Gertrude Emily Gorman Webb’s estate valued around 2.6 million after a surrogates hearing. Surrogate James Foley directed a verdict in Webb’s favor following a bid from Mrs. Webb’s father and half brother to break the will.
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International News Service
New York
Charles Webb
Wall Street
Gertrude Emily Gorman Webb
Jamen Foley
Webb
Mia
Jennings Gorman
Jennings Gorman, Jr
Foley
Lowden Seen as Passive GOP Candidate for 1924
Washington observers say Frank C. Lowden former Illinois governor who ran for president in 1920 could be a passive candidate for the 1924 Republican nomination. The remark comes as supporters attend a Republican National Committee meeting in Washington.
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Dy International News Service
Washington
Frank C. Lowden
Ul Nels
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Experts To Cooperate At Parley
Washington December 11 Allied reparations talks will see American experts cooperate with French and British economic authorities. The officials said the Americans will participate under the Allied Reparations Commission as private citizens with government approval, not as official U.S. representatives.
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Washington
1.N. S
White House
Allied Reparations Commission
U. S
France Grants U S Assurance on Reparations Inquiry
Paris December 11 France's Inter Allied Reparations Commission chief Louis Barthou assured Colonel J A Cogan the proposed International Commission of Experts would have broader powers than earlier suggested. Barthou and Logan discussed the plan amid hopes the United States will join, though France opposes German or neutral members.
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Paris
Louis Barthow
J. A. Cogan
Econo
Germany
Barthou
Logan
Bode
France
Merman
America
England
Delfia
Italy
Japan
Lodge Election at Mehatry Lodge No 140
Mehatry Lodge No 140 in Williameport elected officers for the year including Worshipful Master Emmett M. Holman, senior warden Richard G. Hawken, junior warden Samuel I. Le fever, treasurer John B. Fleming, and secretary Harry S. Chrisman. The lodge and visitors enjoyed refreshments at Murray's after the meeting.
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Mehatry Lodge
Insurgents Block Senate Organization Amid Deadlock
Washington report notes insurgent forces in the Senate block the election of a new chair for the Interstate Commerce Committee. The impasse threatens railroad legislation asSenator Roth of Wisconsin rises as the new ranking member, while Cummins of Iowa faces unseating. Department of Labor reports food prices rose across the nation, eight percent in Chicago and two percent in Atlanta.
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Devil
United States
Department of Labor
Jncragsea
Chicago
Atlanta
Dallas
Norfolk
Richmond
William K. Hutchinson
Sarato
Albert B. Cummins
Laws
Interetats Commerce Committee
Soren
Tha Harn
Cumming Amt
Hia Atoad
Roth
Lalutt Ts
Whicomsla
Momber
Deer Hunters Blamed for Fires Amid Wet Season
Deputies blame deer hunters for several fires in the mountain region during recent weeks. Marshals report hunters set woods ablaze to flush out deer, causing costly damage to fields and timberlands. Local agencies warn of intensified patrols and enforcement actions.
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