Fire Devastates Cork as British Troops Take Charge
British regulars assumed control after a Cork fire swept two districts, destroying St Patrick's Street business area and leaving masses of debris. Reports allege public auxiliaries aided the blaze amid Sinn Fein violence, with looters to be shot on sight and martial law influencing the unrest.
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Associated Press
London
Cork
Ireland
St. Patrick’s Street
Cook
Maylor
St. Patrick's Street
Albert Quay
Dublin
Attackers Fire Bombs From Two Houses
A military patrol southeast of Queenstown was ambushed. Bombs were thrown from two houses, attackers were defeated. Two attackers killed, several wounded, two captured. A soldier was wounded. Fire destroyed hundreds of buildings yesterday, with most fires now extinguished but sporadic blazes continuing.
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Associated Press
Cork
Queenstown
International Court Discussed by League Assembly
Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations assembly considering the proposed world court. Leon Bourgeois and the committee reviewing the project see the report as finally adopted. Differences arise with the Root plan on jurisdiction and other features.
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Geneva
Assembly of the League ‘A
Leon Bourgeois
Byohu Root
Three Die in Atlas Powder Plant Explosion
Dover New Jersey reports three killed and several injured in an explosion at the Atlas Powder Company plant. Local authorities say the blast occurred today and investigations are underway to determine the cause and scope of the incident.
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Dover
N. J
Atlas Powder Co
Conviction of Two Men Stands in Ample Writ of Error
The Supreme Court upholds the conviction of David Lamar known as the wolf of Wall Street and Henry B. Martin. They were convicted in New York on charges of conspiring to hinder the transport of munitions of war to allied nations. The writ of error secured by the defendants ensures the conviction stands.
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Washington
New York
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
Henry B. Martin
Supreme Court
Amni
Constantine of Greece Declares He Will Not Abdicate
Constantine of Greece announced from Luzerne Switzerland that he would not abdicate the throne. He stated flatly that he never had any such intention and would remain king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne
Switzerland
Constantine
Greece
Limits Debate to Two Hours on Repeal Resolution
The House adopted a rule limiting debate to two hours on the Vo lstead resolution to repeal most wartime laws. Debate opened promptly with the measure under consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Man Bound for Grand Jury in Assault Case
Charles Holingaworth, arrested November 24 on an affidavit by Mrs. Anna Jackson charging assault and battery, was arraigned before Squire Harter. He pleaded not guilty and waived examination, and he gave word for appearance before the grand jury.
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Charles Holingaworth
Anna Jackson
Bate Tery
Squire Harter
Local men to speak at Wednesday Chamber luncheon
Mr. William L. Robinson announces a noon luncheon program led by local speakers from the Chamber of Commerce Good Roads Committee. Several important local problems will be presented for discussion, each issue of vital interest to the community.
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William L. Robinson
Good Roads Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Two Countries Sever Relations Between Holland and Yugoslavia
The Hague December 13. The Netherlands and Yugoslavia have broken off diplomatic relations. Holland recalled its minister from Belgrade and dismissed the Serbian chargé d affaires at The Hague after a long series of inquiries to the Dutch government.
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Associated Press
Hague
Holland
Jugo- Slavia
Belgrade
Aire
Foreign Office
Appeal for American relief to save European children
An appeal to the American people urges urgent aid for Eastern and Central European children facing famine and disease. It cites past rescue efforts, calls for $28 million for food and $1 for medical services, and asks local committees to channel contributions via Franklin D. Lane.
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Europe
Wilson Appeals to Americans for Central Europe Relief
President Wilson urged Americans to donate to save about three and a half million Central European children facing starvation. He announced he would adopt 20 children as temporary wards and said that $10 funds could save a life, with $30 per child needed to tide them over until the next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Europe
Sugar prises drop in refined sugar price
New York December 13 refined sugar prices hit a new low as the Federal Sugar Refining company cut its list price by a half cent to 8 1/2 cents per pound for pure granulated sugar. Other refiners kept at 9 cents and reduced to 8 1/4 cents.
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New York
Federal Sugar Refining Company
Debated One Year Wheat and Grain Import Embargo Proposed
Washington December 18 An embargo proposal seeks one year to block imports of wheat flour barley and other grains wool hogs cattle and sheep. Representative Young Republican North Carolina also introduced a bill to set import duties on these items after the embargo ends.
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Washington
Young
N. C
Santa Claus Letters Reach Post Office
A batch of Santa Claus letters arrives at the post office from local children. Requests include toys, candy, a bicycle, a sewing set, a blackboard with chalk, and a doll, with some letters noting school and family wishes and concern for orphans.
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Santa Claus
Johnny
Santa
North Pole
Jack
Bull
Iceland
Town of Signet Reports Fire Near Toledo
Reports reached Toledo at noon that the town of Signet, fourteen miles south of Toledo, was burning. Signet lies on the Toledo Bowling Green and Southern Traction line. Details of the loss were not yet received.
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Toledo
Signet
Toledo, Bowling Green and Southern Traction
Fire Sweeps Insane Ward Of A Hospital At Walter Reed
Washington reported a devastating fire at Walter Reed hospital destroying four frame buildings in the psychopathic section. One patient died locked in his room, Alvin Messenger, a sergeant from the canal zone, and about 200 others escaped or were rescued amid frantic attempts to return to burning wards.
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Washington
Psycopathic
Walter Reed Hospital
Alvin Messenger
Canal Zone
Eight Buildings Destroyed in College Corner Fire near Hamilton
A morning blaze in College Corner, 20 miles north of Hamilton, destroyed eight business district buildings with an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. Fire units from Oxford and Connersville aided the effort, and Murray Earhart was injured on a burning roof when an explosion knocked him into a wall.
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Associated Press
Hamilton
Ohio
College Corner
Here
Oxford
Connersville
Ind
Murray Earhart
Textile mills announce wage reductions in Lawrence
In Lawrence Massachusetts the Pacific Mill and Arlington Mills notified 16 000 workers that pay reductions would take effect December 20. The exact amount was not stated but understood to be about 21 4 percent following a manufacturers conference last week.
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Lawrence
Mass
Pacific Mill
Arlington Mills
St Marys Police Seek Trace of Missing Howe Children
Ohio and Illinois police search for Zola Howe eight and Dana Howe twelve kidnapped last Friday while returning from school. Authorities believe their mother from Kankakee Illinois abducted them. father W H Howe’s relatives had cared for the children in St Marys and police cooperate with Illinois and Ohio agencies.
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ST. Marys
Ohio
Micnois
Zola Howe
Dana Howe
Kankakee
Ill
W. H. Howe
Illinois
Miss Ashbaugh Praises Missionaries Work in Japan
Miss Adella Ashbaugh sister of Prosecuting Attorney Paul M. Ashbaugh spoke at Gay Street M E Church praising American missionaries in Japan. She described Japan's education awakening, suffrage trends for men and women, and the nation’s bright prospects, urging continued missionary support.
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Adella Ashbaugh
Paul M. Ashbaugh
Thin City
Japan
Gay Street
M. EB
Awh+balleh
Methodist Episcopal Church
Korea
China
Siberia
Ashbaugh
Miss Ashbaugh
Smiths Lead In New York Directory 1930s
New York city directory reveals the Smiths have regained numerical lead over Cohens and Cohns, with Schmidts and Schmids also appearing. The Smiths occupy fifty two columns totaling about 129 names, leading the list by roughly four columns or 500 names.
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Associated Press
New York
Smiths
New City
Cohens
Cohns
Schmidts
Schmids
Ohio State Grange Opens Convention Tonight in Cleveland
The annual Ohio state grange convention opens in Cleveland with a delegate reception. The event runs through Thursday and will address taxation truth in fabrics ice cream standardization market problems and highway policies.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio State Grange
Wages Cut at Lowell Mass By Cotton Mills
Lowell Mass December 12 cotton manufacturers employing 25000 workers announce a wage reduction averaging 22 percent effective January 3 The move cancels two voluntary increases in the past 18 months and sets the average mill operative wage at about 21 dollars a week versus 9 50 in 1914 The measure is intended to align pay with current costs and market conditions as reported by the mills.
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Associated Press
Lowell
Mass
Immigration Bill Passes House Amid Prolonged Debate
The Johnson immigration bill, amended to ban all immigration for one year, passed the House today. It now goes to the Senate where leaders predict defeat. Last minute House attempts to extend the ban to two years failed as the Mann amendment granting a one year halt was approved 181 to 165.
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Washington
House
Senate
Kew Tire Factory Near Completion
President B F Frants of the Room Tip and Rubber Company said the new plant is now completely enclosed and all contractors are done except electricians who will finish by January 15. After that the plant will begin manufacturing tires.
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B. F. Frants
Room Tip and Rubber Company
Salvation Army Mt Vernon Christmas Aid Drive
The Salvation Army in Mt Vernon reports donations for Christmas including 100 suits of underwear 120 stockings and 20 winter shoes. Farmers gave 20 chickens and $125 cash has been received. Capt Terrell plans a Christmas Eve party at the new South Main Street headquarters and asks families to contact him to sponsor a needy family.
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Salvation Army of
Mt. Vernon
Terrell
Army
South Main Street
Fotosho Theatre
Capt
Old Persons Killed in Crash in Kansas City
Six persons died and several were seriously injured when a trolley car lost control on a steep grade at 27th Street and Grand Avenue. The car overturned after a sharp turn, causing fatalities among elderly passengers.
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Kansas City
Bia
27Th Street
Grand Avenue
Auto Collision In City Hall Area Injures No One
Late Sunday afternoon a minor auto crash occurred as Bagi Rays car, coming from an alley west of Jones Bakery, collided with Ernest Walpoles vehicle on High Street. Rays car sustained severe damage to the radius rods and fenders.
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Bagi Ray
Ernest Walpole
Ray
Jones Bakery
High Street
Walpole
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American Red Cream
Livingston Farrand
American Friends’ Service Committee
Junkers
Rufus Jonesrman
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Ferly M. Warburg
Franklin D. Lane
Walter Reed Institution
M. E. Church
Sena
Kew
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