Legion Opposes Beer Plan Threatening Bonus Bill
The American Legion rejected linking a beer and wine act to the soldiers bonds bill in a Washington conference led by national commander Vin Owsley. Officials said most Legion leaders oppose any provision for wage bonuses and worry the tax plan could jeopardize the bonus bill, with opposition spanning sales taxes and luxury taxes as discussed by House Ways and Means member Fordney.
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American Legion
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Michigan
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Charge Legion Used Against Labor Say Moscow Despatch
A Moscow despatch in the Daily Mail reports that in a speech to the Third International American delegates accused American capitalists of using the American Legion and the Ku Klux Klan in anti labor campaigns. The delegates cited ties between the American Federation of Labor and the Legion, predicting class conflict in America.
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Northwest farmers face bankruptcy claims before senate committee
John R. Robinson, chairman of the Northwest grain growers association, told the senate agriculture committee that ninety percent of farmers in the northwest are bankrupt. He warned the government may need to extend direct financial aid within a year to prevent mass hardship and farm departures due to poverty.
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Northwest
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Senate Agriculture Committer
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48 States To Battle Klansmen
Governors at White Sulphur Springs discuss united action to destroy the Ku Klux Klan. Plans include registration of secret society members and potential prosecutions as corporations, with Parker of Louisiana endorsing state law publication of members. Quota Club dinner set for Johiertown. Albert Beard confined on South Potomac Street.
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W. Va
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Ku Klux’Klan
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Department of Tustles
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Louisiana
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Fires Raise Suspected Pyromaniac In Washington County
Authorities probe possible arsonist after a spate of farm building and city fires. A Martinsburg confession ties 16 year old Mitchell Mansfeld to an early Monday blaze on Peter Recte’s Jefferson county farm. Investigators weigh links to a wider series and local arson fears.
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Washington County
W. Va
Mitchell
Mansfeld
Amerplain
Martinsburg
Peter Recte
Jofofson
Martinsburg Barber Kills Self in Shocking Local Tragedy
Special to The Malls reports Martinsburg West Virginia where 60 year old barber Wendling shot himself after claiming betrayal by trusted employees and mounting tensions from recent moonshine raids. He ailed from a self inflicted wound near the heart and died at a local hospital where he was brought in severely injured.
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Martinsburg
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U S Skeptical Of World Parley Success
Washington reports that while the United States favors a new world conference on arms limitation including submarines and aircraft, officials doubt its success now. France and Britain clash on policy, Balkan tensions persist, and key treaties from last winter await ratification by France and Italy, unclear when they will take effect.
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Iutérnational Nevww Service
Washington
Det
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Great Britain
Balkans
Italy
Wanamaker Funeral Silent Five Minutes Observed
Philadelphia reports a five minute silent tribute for John Wanamaker merchant prince and philanthropist at 2 o clock services to Bethany Presbyterian church this morning. Local markets note steady balance as new crop arrives and buyers purchase large quantities amid unsettled conditions.
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Philadelphia
Elty! Eilent
John Wanamaker
Prince
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Turks Back Down To Allies at Near East Peace Conference
Lausanne December 14 The Turkish delegation led by Ismet Pasha agreed to join the League of Nations after a compromise plan for safeguarding Christians in Asia Minor was presented. British delegates hailed the backdown as saving the conference and enabling a peaceful outcome.
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Near East
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Turkey
League of Nations
Asia Minor
Not Guilty Shouts Echo After Guilty Verdict
The trial of Luther Brill Harry Ditmer William Fraker and Raymond Pom eroy ends with a guilty verdict on the second count after 31 hours out. Fraker leaps from the prisoner’s bench and cries Not guilty to a hushed courtroom. The foreman confirms guilty on the second count as Fraker faces a possible two years.
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Luther Brill
Harry Ditmer
William Fraker
Raymond
Pomeroy
Fraker
Eduard Oswild
Wagaman
Vincent Flooke
Page
Court Upholds Verdict Barker Goes to Prison
The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed the jury verdict against Toho Barker of Pearte farm, convicting him of assaulting Mary Galliher in 1 year-old incident. Barker faces five years in the state penitentiary as the high court rejected arguments that the verdict lacked sufficient evidence. The case stemmed from testimony by the father Rudolph Galliher and his daughter.
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Barker
Pearte
Motemit
Berkeley Springz
Mary
Rudolph Galliher
Orlebina
Alleged murderess bailed on charge after stabbing incident
Mary Patna, alleged murderess, appeared in court on related charge of the stabbing of a man in Mavelusburg. She was released on $5,000 bail for her appearance at a later hearing in Wey. The record notes the case involves a firearm exchange and determines further proceedings.
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Fis Tome
Mavelusburg
Dou Aga
Kearrel
Betas Mer
Jagg
Wey
Peta
Fireman Killed in Train Wreck Westbend Wisconsin
A fireman died in a train wreck near Westbend Wisconsin as rescue crews responded to the derailment. The accident disrupted service and prompted emergency responders to the scene to assist survivors and assess damages.
Little Profit in Gas Says Head of Company
Washington Der. 14 Senatorial Investigators told Walter F. Teagle president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey that gasoline retailing at 27 cents a gallon yields a profit of less than one cent per gallon. The Senate resumed its inquiry into the oil situation.
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Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Rockefeller Group
Walter GC. Teagle
Senate
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14 Dead In Crash With Fast Train
Houston dispatch reports 14 fatalities from a crash involving Houston East and West Texas passenger train No 28 and a switch engine at Humble. The disaster left many injured with 35 workers and riders scalded or burned. The Nacogdoches line linked Houston and Shreveport, and details continued on page 10.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Humble
Shreveport
Negro Innocence Found in Assault Report
Henry Oliver was arrested in Cumberland on a charge of assaulting a white girl at William Kelly's home. Investigations showed no basis for the assault claim. Oliver had come for food, left, rode a freight train in a box car, and was held on a technical train riding charge until Cumberland authorities dropped the assault accusation.
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Auseult
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Kelly
Trial of Thomas Carroll Over Rout Death Challenges Autopsy
The case of Thomas Carroll, Machinists Union official, opens with autopsy testimony from Dr. Maldies and Dr. McCleary. Rout died of internal hemorrhage with excitement and alleged choking cited as possible contributing factors. Doctors disagree on exact cause while the jury weighs manslaughter charges.
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Machinists’ Union
E. Garfield Rout
Howard Muldies
Standish McCleary
Baltimore
Dr. Maldies
Rout
Carroll
Standish
Wertz
Iegrion
Carrot
Frank
MikoHa
Poledo
Iational Mechinists' Union
Clayland Grice
Prince Invited to Belfast amid rebel tensions
News flashes report a British government invitation to the Prince to visit Belfast as Irish rebel activity intensifies. In a separate item, clashes near Cloimél leave Free State forces in control, with casualties and captures noted.
Greece to hold general election after Lausanne treaty
Greece will hold a general election as soon as the Near East peace treaty is signed at Lausanne, the Greek revolutionary committee announced. Greece is pursuing an important commercial treaty with Japan. COLLIE IS DEAD. Billy Stafford, a collie owned by Cornelius Pearl, Washington Street and Wayside Avenue, died yesterday from pneumonia at nine years old. The dog was a pet of the Stafford family and was born at Stafford Hall Farm near Clearepring, presented to Mr. Pearl by Charles A. Hyno.
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Athens
Dev
Gregoa
Lausanne
Greek Revolutionary Committee
Greece
Japan
Billy Staford
Cornelius Pearl
Washington Street
Wayside Avenue
Tandy
Billy
Stafford Halt Farm
Clearepring
Mr. Fearl
Charles A. Hyno
Coal and Rail Strikes on Horizon Pursued by Union Leaders
An executive interview with International News Service indicates wage reductions tied to cost of living will be fought by professional labor leaders. The analysis foresees strikes across transportation industries, warning of potential escalation and government action to mediate.
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Fire Destroys Much Property in Juanita Pa
Fire sweeps Juanita Pennsylvania destroying buildings and several structures with extensive damage. A water department incident is noted and authorities investigate the blaze's cause and origin amid heavy smoke and emergency response.
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