Des Moines Liquor Law Clash Between Police Chief and Ex‑Investigator
In Des Moines Iowa Police Chief James Cavender and former special liquor investigator John Hammond spar over liquor enforcement. After simultaneous raids on nine drug stores Hammond raided three with county sheriff help, Cavender countered with libel charges and bookstores faced loss of bonded whiskey as a district court injunction saved one firm.
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Moscow extends citizenship rights to church auxiliary staff
World News in Brief reports Moscow grants citizenship to sacristans organists rectors and other religious aides. In Constantinople President Kemal opposes raising parliament salaries as deputies discuss doubling the current 300 lira monthly pay. Beirut and Syria see amnesty promises for rebels surrendering within 15 days. UK press notes Christmas relief from global markets with 1600 shiploads of Yuletide fare including California and Oregon apples.
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Global notes of politics crime and art across cities
Washington and Canada discuss cession with Portugal parliament in Lisbon as Antonio Maria da Silva forms a new cabinet. Attleboro reports crime is rare with no fatal car accidents last year. Nicky Arnstein jokes about Leavenworth labor. Moscow notes Russian women buy most fur exports totaling 35 million dollars. Dresden art director confirms Reubens Hercules Intoxicated in Frederick August’s possession. Espinho reports a ship wreck and a gale lifting a four ton vessel. Kansas City notes the petroleum industry spends nine million annually to destroy potentially useful chemicals.
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Synthetic rubber worth 162 million to be discussed by Ek P Stephenson
Ek P Stephenson plans to address the American Association for the Advancement of Science about synthetic rubber valued at 162 million dollars. Other items note wrecks in Gales producing wine barrels on the French coast and plans for a London Madison Square Garden replica in Leicester Square. Savannah reports no immediate fighting after Young Stribling's marriage to Clara Kinney. In New York Jimmy Walker, mayor elect, is quoted singing each morning before his bath, Mrs. Walker revealing a hidden detail.
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Seattle backs Wilkins expedition support plan
Telegraphed acceptance from Seattle to assist in outfitting the Wilkins expedition for a reconnaissance flight from Point Barrow, Alaska to Spitzbergen next summer. Plan includes shipping planes and supplies from Seattle to Alaska.
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Minutes of Russian ministry reveal cautious stance before war
Stanford researchers found a 1914 Russian ministry meeting minutes in the Hoover Library translated by Robert Binkley. The document shows Foreign Minister Sarzanov advised Serbia to refrain from armed resistance and ministers framed a plan to delay Austria Hungary’s reply to Serbia’s ultimatum while mobilization and war prep were approved. The minutes imply France had limited involvement, and the czar approved the ministers, broadening preparations for war. The discovery was announced via Associated Press. translations will appear in Current History.
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London papers weigh in on American resentment over rubber prices
London commentators break silence on U S rubber pricing rebutting American protectionism claims. They argue high prices hurt British and American consumers and compare to American cotton and wheat actions, noting England may laugh at U S stance while seeking debt repayment.
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Looney Found Guilty in Rock Island Murder
John Looney of Rock Island Illinois was found guilty of the murder of William Gabel a Rock Island saloonkeeper and sentenced to fourteen years in prison.
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John Looney
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Ills
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Deadly Tide Strikes Yap Island in Pacific Storm
Navy report says Yap suffered severe damage from a December 15 tidal wave and storm. Two wireless antennas were destroyed and most buildings along the coast were damaged. No casualties reported as cable and wireless service halted briefly for repairs. Winds reached 150 miles per hour with 20 foot waves.
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Christmas in Sequoia Park Draws Valley Visitors
Bakersfield AP reports Christmas in the Sequoia National Park will attract San Joaquin valley residents to General Grant park on Thursday. A daylight program with Christmas carols will be held beneath the giant sequoias, among the oldest and largest living things on earth.
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