Trains Crash Kills Seven and Burns Dozens
In Houston Texas seven people were killed by steam and about 36 injured after a Houston East and West Texas Railway passenger train sideswiped a switch engine near Humble depot. The collision caused a two inch steam pipe to crash through a car window, engulfing passengers in flames. Among the dead were two white men and several Black victims. drift of the switch engine blamed, watchman reportedly away at a nearby restaurant.
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Houston
Texas
Houston East and
West Texan Railway
Humble
Germany Near Collapse Report From London
London December 14 Prime Minister Bonar Law told the House of Commons that Germany is very near collapse and that this is the only information he can provide on the subject of reparations.
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Bonar Law
House of Commons
Patan
London
Germany
House of Commone
Stranded Yanks Return Home on President Polk
The President Polk brought 262 stranded American workers home in steerage from France. Many were wartime soldiers discharged there and later employed by relief groups and businesses until reductions in American activities ended their jobs. Captain C. W. Dodge led the group.
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Ay Yor
New York
President Polk
France
United States
American Aid Society of
Paris
Business Firma
C. W. Dodge
Oakland
Cal
BASDLINE PRICES ARE INVESTIGATED
Washington dispatch reports an investigation into oil and gasoline pricing by Renato manufacturers and oil industry leaders following a three month pause with Walter C. Teagle, president of Standard Oil. The inquiry focuses on broader price movements and industry practices amid industry scrutiny.
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Washington
Renato Manufacturers’ and Committee
Uto
Walter C.teagle
Cardinals Receive Symbols of Office in Red Hat and Rochet
Newly created cardinals received their symbols of office from Pope Pius in Rome. Cardinal Bonzano, former apostolic delegate to the United States, acted as dean and delivered the address of thanks for the honor.
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Pee Tome
Pope
Bonzano
United States
Rome
Blair to Attend State Meeting on Traffic Laws
City Solicitor Barton W. Blair will attend a statewide meeting of city solicitors in Columbus next Wednesday. Attorney General John G. Price will lead efforts to formulate uniform traffic laws for Ohio. Blair invites suggestions from Mt Vernon and Knox County residents on the proper traffic law.
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Barton W. Blair
John G. Price
Ohio
Columbus
Blair
Mt. Vernon
Knox County
Butler Township Meeting Advances Dress Form Program
Women across the county unite to train in creating inexpensive dress forms. Butler township leaders met at Mrs. Chas. 1. Clark's home, East Este, with attendees from three parts of the township. Mrs. A. N. McGugin and Mrs. L. C. Welsh of Monroe Mills aided the efforts to equip every woman with a form.
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Drésefown
Butler Township
Chas
Clark
Este
A. N. McGugin
L. C. Welsh
Monroe Mills
Liquor Cargo Dumped Into Ocean Off Freeport
A liquor cargo valued at 1.7 million dollars was dumped into the ocean off Freeport L I after the rum runner’s crew exploded in anger over unresolved supply and unloading issues. The whiskey shipments, sourced from the Bahamas, were hurled overboard Tuesday as the ship turned back toward the Bahamas. Frank J. Hale, intelligence officer for the prohibition enforcement department, reported the incident.
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Tue Associates
Purist New Tork
Freeport
L. 1
Frank J. Hale
Prohibition Enforcement Department
Bahamas
New York
Poisoned candy sent through the mall
An attempt to assassinate Home Secretary W. Bridgeman was made via poison chocolates mailed to the home office. The poisoned sweets arrived with contents unknown, triggering police investigation and heightened security.
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London
Bridgeman
Home Office
Irish Free State Cabinet Leaders Named in New Government
President of the Cabinet heads the government. Richard Mulcahy serves as Minister of Defense tasked with suppressing the Republican rebellion. Desmond Fitzgerald is Minister of Foreign Affairs. Kevin O’Higgins runs Home Affairs. Professor John MacNeil, a leading scholar, is Minister of Education. M Joseph McGrath heads Industry Commerce and Labor. Ernest Blythe leads Local Government.
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Richard Mulcahy
Desmond Fitzgerald
Kevin O'Hig
Gins
John MacNeil
M. Joseph McGrath
Ernest Blythe
Homage to John Wanamaker Draws Wide Participation
Thousands from all walks of life attended the bier of John Wanamaker as his body lay in state from nine until noon at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Funeral services at the church and Wanamaker mausoleum will be private this afternoon.
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Associated
Paest
John Wanamaker
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Wanamaker
Child Dies From Whooping Cough In Brink Haven
The three month old son of Mr and Mrs W R Shackle died at their Brink Haven home Tuesday evening after a brief illness from whooping cough. Funeral services were held at the parental home and burial followed in Brink Haven cemetery.
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Mr. and
W. R. Shackle
Brink Haven
Florence Named Major General in Ohio National Guard
Adjutant General George Florence was appointed major general of the Ohio National Guard by Governor Davis. Knox County Medical Association will meet at the Curtis Hotel Friday at 5 30 for the annual meeting and election of officers. Dr Kirkendall of Columbus will address the Radium topic. A large attendance is expected.
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Columbus
George Florence
Ohio , National Guard
Davis
Knox County Medical Associaion
Curtis Hotel
Kirkendall
Leaders to Hold Meeting for Religious Education Leaders
Religious education leaders from the United States and Canada will convene April 11 to 14 for the 20th annual convention of the Religious Education association hosted by Federated Churches. The gathering will review 20 years of progress and forecast future trends through addresses and discussions. The association is non sectarian and has more than 3700 members.
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Ourveyand
Dev
United States
Canada
The
Religious Education Association
Federated Churches
Train Collision Kills One Injures Several Near Thore
A Minneapolis to Chicago passenger train collided with a freight train near Thore killing one and badly injuring two others. About 14 passengers sustained serious injuries in the wreck reported by Associated Press.
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Tee Associated Press
Thore, Wie
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie
Chicago
Minneapolis
Harding Sends a Letter to Farmers
President Harding told the opening session of the Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association that no single movement offers more relief and long term improvement for agricultural conditions. Maynard Hoeqick faced Justice George Harter for beating a $12 board bill. he pleaded guilty and agreed to pay the charge.
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Washington
Harding
National Council of the Farmers’ Cooperative Marketing Association
Co-Operative Organization of
Tarmfora
Paysell
Maynard HoeQick
George Harter
Jane Davis
South Norton Street
Spaine
Skirmish at Grangers Meeting Over Tax Rule Change
Columbus December 14 delegates clash at the Ohio State Grange closing session over a uniform taxation rule. The dispute centers on reelection of L. J. Taber of Ramesville as state director of agriculture to the executive committee and C. A. Dyer of Coalton as state overseer, both seeking modifications to bring more intangible property onto the duplicate.
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Pats
Columbus
Ohio State Grange
L. J. Taber
Ramesville
C. A. Dyer
Coalton
Taber
Dyer
Mrs Mary E Jones Dies Sudden at 66 in Homer Ohio
Mary Ellen Jones widow of Winfield Scott Jones died suddenly at 3:30 AM at her home 205 Locust Street from acute indigestion. Born in Homer Ohio, 66, she was daughter of David and Williams. Survived by sons Berton Newark Clifford at home. daughters Cora Martinsburg Road Mrs Thomas Smith and Mrs Clifford Graham. five grandchildren. one great grandchild. two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at home with Rev Ryall officiating. burial in Hower Cemetery.
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Mary Ellen Jones
Winfield Scott Jones
Locust Street
David D. Williams
Carnaheil
Wales
Homer
Ohio
Girl Talks After Rubber Pipe Cure
Nine year old Mary Majnly in Newark is breathing normally and spoke for the first time in five years after a tracheal repair using rubber tubing. She was once attacked by laryngeal diphtheria at age four, which closed part of her windpipe and led to removal of a tracheal section by Dr Henry Orton.
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Newark
N. J
Mary Majnly
Henry Orton
Christmas Carol Concert by Mt Vernon School
Under Miss Winters supervision the seventh and eighth graders will present a Christmas carol concert at the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening December 20 at 7 45. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Tickets are being sold by students or at Supt Elliott’s office. The complete program will be published later.
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Miss Winters
Mt Vernon
Supt. Elliott
Turkey to join League of Nations after Lausanne pact
Ismet Pasha announced at Lausanne that Turkey would join the League of Nations as soon as peace is signed, indicating acceptance of league supervision over minorities in Turkey. Curzon acknowledged the Turkish delegation’s shift and the importance of the minority question. Turkey would not establish a national Armenian home.
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the Associates Press
Lausanne
Turkey
League of Nations
Ismet Pasha
League
Suog
Ismet
Lord Curzon
Zens
Curzon
Over is named to head Grange by Association Press
Columbus December 4 C A Dyer of Coalton was elected overseer of the Ohio State Grange at the annual convention. J J Taber was reelected a member of the executive committee.
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Associated Press
Columbus
C. A. Dyer
Coalton
Ohio State Grange
J. J. Taber
China Called On To Prosecute Gan User
Representations have been made to the Chinese government by Minister Schurman at Peking regarding the shooting and wounding of American merchant Charles Coltman by Chinese soldiers at Kalgan. The State Department issued the briefing today.
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China
Gan
Washington
Schurman
Peking
Charles Coltman
Kalgan
Hearing on Daugherty case proceeds as papers admitted
Washington hearing before the judiciary committee continued on charges against Attorney General Daugherty. Senators and Paul Howland, his counsel, debated the admissibility of papers while noting the absence of some documents. The session proceeded with testimony and discussion of future topics.
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Washington
Des
Ivetice
Congress
Attarmeyeral Daugherty
Judiciary Committee
Daugherty
Senate
Arkansas
Paul Howland
J Daugherty
Ralston
States unite bids on new Ohio highway projects
Morning papers report state bids for 22 highway projects totaling 17 miles at an estimated 1.5 million dollars. Letting includes 14 miles from Utica to Millersburg in Knox county with concrete material specified. Dates set for December 22.
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Tlom
Columbus-Millersburg
Utica
Burg
Knox County
Prince Regent's Improving Health Reported in The Associates
In The Associates from TORIO dated December 14, Prines 'whito, previously ill with measles, shows signs of improvement. The casualty status notes the patient, identified as Prince Regent, is recovering under observation.
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Torio
Prines ‘Whito
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