New York Surgeon Missing On Wedding Eve Turmoil
Dr. William Vermilye a New York surgeon and former naval doctor failed to attend his wedding to Ruth Keeney of Monson Massachusetts. Bucknell professor Miss Keeney reportedly ill at home. Guests sent home as Vermilye’s whereabouts remained unknown with rumors radicals who pursued him may have spirited him away.
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William Grey Vermilye
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Rapnert Monson
William Grey Verwilye
Ruth M. Keeney
Miss Keeney
Bucknell University
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Dr. Vermilye
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Forgotten chef locks pantry after Christmas mixup
In Toledo on December 26, Al Jones, head of the Clair hotel, locked the pantry after the proprietor gave Christmas gifts to his staff, causing guests to seek meals elsewhere.
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Toledo
Clair
Five Die From Wood Alcohol Poisoning In Cleveland
Five men remain in serious condition after ingesting wood alcohol sold as whiskey on Christmas Day in Cleveland. Police and probation officer Christian pursue leads to curb the deadly poison traffic and identify the source of contaminated spirits.
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Cleveland
Rec
Christian
Canton Youth Confesses to Arson of Three Barns
Ally Adonis, 14, held on an arson charge, confessed to burning three barns at a country home east of Canton. Authorities estimated the total loss at about 25,000 dollars as the boy claimed his father would not move to Canton, prompting the alleged act.
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Adonis
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Government to Discontinue Picture Brides Policy
Tokyo reports that the government will end the practice of permitting Picture Brides to enter the United States. The move is said to address antisemitic or anti Japanese sentiment in America and follows press coverage in Japan.
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Japan
Eso
United
America
Law upheld by Nebraska Supreme Court in language dispute
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a state law aimed at curbing foreign language use in schools calling the measure an Americanization act. The Evangelical Lutheran synod district and other parties challenged its constitutionality arguing it infringed on religious liberty.
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Nebraska
Associated Press
Bannert Lincoln
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Thugs Escape From Jail In Toledo Ohio
Four men known as safeblowers and burglars escaped from the county jail in Toledo Ohio after a six man assault on three deputy sheriffs one deputy was shot in the attack Edward Meehan alias D J West aged 30 Albert Louch Leo Mitchell and Frank Howard alias Whitey are at large with multiple aliases and alleged crimes in several states
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Rannard
Toledo
Veo
Edward Meehan
D. J. West
Albert Louch
Leo Mitchell
Frank Howard
Albert Johnson
Whitey
Red clash with officers injures many protesters in New York
A chaotic protest as Reds marching from Washington Square to 87th street clash with mounted police. Dozens injured and a dozen arrests reported as officers rout the demonstrators. A woman, Gladys Sheiner of Maryland, was detained after obstructing services at a church. Separately, Ward Tankarton, 24, Chicago, was arrested in Rochester on murder and grand larceny warrants.
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United States
Washington Square
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87Th Street
Mriek Presbyterian Church
Q7th Street
Gladys Sheiner
Guillen
Rochester
Bilward Tankarton
Chicago
Wis Sali
Dominoes Replace Billiards in Dallas Pool Halls
In Dallas Texas December 26 dominoes replace billiards and pool in many pool halls. Tables remain but covered cues packed and soft drinks and cigarettes sold in some. A few pool halls have closed following a federal court ruling upholding the Texas antipool hall law.
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Dallas
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wage problems shadow rail return to private control
President Wilson's proclamation sets March 1 for railroads to return to private control extending government oversight. Railroad officials say this may calm labor tensions as wage demands include 500000 shop workers who sought a 25 percent increase after recent price trends.
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Washington
Wilson
Hines
Railroad Administration
Hinies
Jowall
Palmer
Allied Reply To German Note Published Today
The Allied reply to the last German note on the peace treaty was published. It expresses satisfaction Germans share the view that treaty provisions should be enacted and insists on Germans adhering to the protocol relating to seizing German warships. In Lancaster a boiler explosion caused by a leak disrupted heating and business.
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Berlin
United S States
WIELDER OF GUN to CAPTURED WIELDER OF GUN
George B H White of Belleville Kentucky jailed by Sheriff J Knappenberger after failing to confess to wounding J F Shutte a Sylvania railroad agent. Robbery cited as motive. Shaffer wounded thrice. Walhonding pastor H Hood accepts call to East Palestina church.
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George BH. White
Belleville
J. Knappenberges
Walhonding
H. Hood
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East Palestina
President Orders Former German Passengers Ships Turned Over
The former German passenger ships of the Taperta group in New York harbor are to be delivered to Great Britain by order of the president. The Imperator has already been shipped to Britain and seven ships will follow under armistice terms. The transfer proceeds without explanation beyond presidential direction.
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Toledo Sheriff Identifies Two Jailhouse Robbery Suspects
Toledo December 26 Sheriff John Mathias named two men as part of a four man group that robbed the county jail on Christmas morning. He identified Joe Murphy and Joe Snyder as the two police characters who shot a deputy and assaulted the sheriff in a cell.
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Toledo
John Mathias
Joe Murphy
Joe Snyder
Sherif
Oldest Ohio Man William Peyton Dies at 323
Marietta dispatch reports William Peyton a Black man believed oldest in Ohio and possibly the nation died near Marietta aged 323. He reportedly drank smoked and chewed all his life.
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Rannert Marietta
William Peyton
Ohio
United States
Akron Jewelry Store Robbery Report
Akron police report Crown Jewelry Co. store in downtown Akron pried open by robbers who flee with four thousand dollars in cash and eight thousand nine dollars in jewelry. The robbers escaped after breaking in and removing valuables.
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Akron
Yoggs
Crown Jewelry Co
Moss Point Brings Bones Cargo to Galveston
The American steamship Moss Point arrived from Montevideo with a cargo of bones destined for a Texas chemical company. It is the second bone shipment to reach Galveston this year and signals the resumption of bone import trade dormant during the war.
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Galveston
Tex
Moss Point
Montevideo
Uruguay
Texas Chemical Company
Safe blowers raid Ohio Cities Gas vault in Dayton
Safe blowers wrecked a vault in the local offices of the Ohio Cities Gas Go and got away with 9600 dollars. An employee discovered the break about noon. Police suspect professional burglars, noting the job was skillfully done and no crew remained.
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Dayton
Ohio Cities Gas Go
Eight Die After Drinking Poison Liquor in Hartford
Eight men died and four were arrested after drinking liquid sold as whiskey. Police say twelve barrels of a palatable but strength-reducing mixture were bought from a New York firm for unknown price. The liquid was served at a Hartford saloon where the owner, a founder, was also arrested.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
New York
Conference Ten Put Treaty In Effect Amid Allied Talks
Paris dispatch reports Conference Ten to convene early next week to discuss putting the treaty into effect. Gen Loronda presides for the French delegation while Herr Von Simson leads the German side. British and Italian delegates are due Monday to join deliberations.
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