Sensational Bank Robbery Shakes Girard Alabama
Four masked highwaymen robbed the Phoenix Girard bank in a western style heist near Columbus with about thirty thousand dollars taken. Police across Columbus Phoenix City and Girard pursue the robbers as investigations continue.
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New York City
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Texas
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Revenue Bureau
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Manzanillo
New York Bar Association
New York City Club
Citizens’ Union
State Assembly
Blockade easing and policy shifts fuel postwar debate
A Washington dispatch describes a partial lifting of the Soviet blockade with a reciprocity basis, enabling imports of clothing medicines and machinery in exchange for grain and other surplus goods. Plans to aid Poland with war materials and food are under study by the U.S. and allies.
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House Judiciary Committee
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Europe
Herbert Hoover
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Siberia
Kremer
Mopthly
Clemenceau loses bid for presidency in French caucus
Premier Georges Clemenceau departs from the race after a senate and chamber vote, urging supporters to back President Poincaré for re election. A Paris note reports relief aid plans for interior Russia in exchange for grain and flax and extradition talks regarding the former German emperor.
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Senate Panel Tests Sims Charges Over Navy Support
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs plans a broader probe to sift the Admiral Sims controversy. Washington circles note the Sims Daniels dispute fuels political debate as Secretary Daniels delays comment until after Sims testifies.
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Maine
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Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Washington
Admiral Sims
Senate Committee
Wilson
Navy Department
Department
Clemenceau May Be Named Savior of the Country
Paris reports a growing move among senators and deputies to grant Premier Clemenceau the title Savior of the Country. A proposed enabling act would make the title official.
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Paris
Paul Deschanel Elected President of France
Versailles Paul Deschanel was elected president of the French republic by 734 votes of 889 National Assembly members. His margin was the largest since Thiers, the first president after the empire, was chosen unanimously.
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Versailles
Paul Deschanel
French Republic
National Assembly
Louis Adolphe Thiers
Empire
Palestine Week set for February 18 in Jewish Palestine drive
New York reports over 5 000 Jewish organizations in the United States will observe Palestine Week February 13 the week of the coming of Spring in the Holy Land. A drive will inform the public about Palestine purposes and aims.
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New York
United States
Holy Land
Palestine
Chicago Influenza and Pneumonia Deaths Rise Rapidly
Chicago reports twelve influenza deaths and 1002 new cases to the health commissioner. Pneumonia accounts for 152 cases and 34 deaths. The present figures show the outbreak spreading faster than in 1918 two years ago.
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Chicago
Bullet Removed From Heart After 36 Hours At Omaha Hospital
Surgeon at St. Joseph's Hospital performed open heart surgery on Steve Vakich an Austrian who shot himself removing the bullet from the heart after nearly thirty six hours then replaced the organ and closed the incision Vakich is now practically out of danger.
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Omaha
St. Joseph's Hospital
Steve Vakich
Zakich
General Wood Writes Letter Stating Position for President Bid
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, seeking the Republican nomination, issued a letter at a Queens chamber dinner advocating a budget system for government finances. He urged a square deal for labor and capital, warned against autocracy for either side, and urged cooperation. He called for law and order and no close legislation.
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New York
Leonard Wood
Quens Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd George Celebrates 57th Birthday Amid Broad Support
London reports Premier Lloyd George marked his fifty seventh birthday with widespread good wishes. Once a target of fierce attacks the Welsh leader now finds broad backing as opponents set aside venom and the nation offers birthday compliments.
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Lloyd George
London
Wizdra
Birdy
Get Rid of Your Cold With Dr King’s New Discovery
This age old family remedy promises quick relief from colds coughs grippe and croup. Sold by druggists in 1.20 bottles with warnings of no after effects and universal use for children and adults.
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Dr.King
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for sluggish bowels and liver function. It claims mild quick relief and urges readers to maintain regularity for overall health with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Dr. King
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