Cuba urged to improve its finance system
A Cuban financier Jose Manuel Tarafa urged President Menocal to adopt parts of the U S federal reserve system in Havana including creating a bank of emission with American bank cooperation and inviting trusted U S banks to establish branches. A U S branch would handle bad notes and replace them with new bills.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
United States
Federal Reserve
Menocal
Jose Manuel Tarafa
Signor Tarafa
Federal Reserve System
Tarafa
Federal Reserve Board
United States Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
National Treasury Commission
Public Art Gallery Opens Sunday Afternoon
The Public Art gallery displays 47 holographs by Howard Leigh and will be open Sunday from 2 to 5 PM for those who have not yet seen the exhibit. Over 100 people attended the opening with Leigh present. Richmond is one of only two U S cities to host the collection besides New York. The works include plevares made in France, some featuring war devastated regions familiar to ex servicemen. The French press praised the artist and the French government purchased the collection for public display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Leigh
Leigh
Richmond
United States
New York
Cleveland
France
Pig Used as Bird Dog by Champion Hunter
Natchez Mississippi December 24 Tucker Gibson a champion game hunter of Tensas parish says he owns a pig used as a bird dog. The pig reportedly stands and never flushes birds. A pointer dog adopted the pig after its birth and its foster brothers and sisters joined as it grew. Gibson notes the pig’s hunting proclivities were first seen when taken to the field with the hunting party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Er Natchez
Mies
Tucker
Gibson
Tensas Parish
Louis
Jann
Gideon
Believe Crime Wave Crest Passed in New York
New York police officials state the crest of the citys crime wave has passed after a night with 51 arrests, mostly for minor charges. Police Commissioner Enright vows continued relentless campaigns and recalls hundreds of officers to active patrol duty effective January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dow
Enright
Timothy Healy Urges Parliament to Invoke Old Law
Dispatches report English diplomat Timothy Healy advocating that the king invoke an ancient law to call a parliament. The initial session would prepare an Irish constitution setting groundwork to settle the trouble.
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Timothy Healy
England
Lefevre claims Germany still has 200000 machine guns
Paris dispatch reports Andre Lefevre former war minister telling the chamber of deputies that Germany still possesses about 200000 machine guns. He also alleged Krupps continued producing field guns under pressure until the peace commission took control and discussed a new gun using a different projectile found on battlefields.
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Associated Press
Paris
Andre Lefevre
Chamber of Deputies
War Ministry
Germany
Krupp
Commission of Control
M. Lefevre
Jury Unable to Agree in Nicky Arnstein Case
In New York a jury in the Jules W. Nicky Arnstein case reported to Justice Gould that it could not reach a verdict after 19 hours of deliberation. The judge discharged the jury and declared a mistrial in the district supreme court.
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Nicky Arnstein
Jules W
Nicky” Arnstein
Gould
District Supreme Court
Short Circuit Knocks Out City Lights for Minutes
A brief power outage hit the city Friday morning when a short circuit caused the arc circuit switch to trip and blow expulsion fuses on house circuits. The disruption halted machinery briefly, and power was restored seven minutes later.
Secretary Daniels Last Christmas Message to Navy Family
Secretary Daniels sends his last Christmas message to the navy family praising the service of the year and the war effort. A separate item notes four teams contending for a basketball title in Indianapolis with Butler and the Dental schools among entrants. Albany reports the New York Central car department at West Albany closing indefinitely with no reason given.
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Gton
Nec
Secretary Daniels
Mayn
Navy
Hardy
Albany
New York Central Car Department
West Albany
Palladium will skip Christmas Saturday edition as usual
The Palladium will not publish on Christmas day in keeping with the established custom, delaying the Saturday issue and resuming normal publication subsequently.
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Palladium
Beveridge to Speak to Two Audiences in City
Albert J. Beveridge will deliver two talks in Richmond on January 27 and 28. The first, for the First English Lutheran Bible school, will be on The Bible As Literature in the church auditorium. The second, sponsored by the Wayne County Bar Association, will cover Development of the Constitution Under John Marshall in the high school auditorium. The lectures mirror earlier university and bar association appearances.
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Albert J. Beveridge
Richmond
First English Lutheran Bible School
Wayne County Bar Association
John Marshall
Beveridge
National Bar Association
Law
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
New York Bar Association
Philadelphia
Senator Beveridge
City
Wayne County
Gas Rate Decision Expected By Jan
Indianapolis Dec 24 A decision by the Public Service Commission on the Richmann Heat Light and Power petition for increased rates is not yet in sight The whole commission has not considered the case Commissioner Fred Johnson who conducted the hearing ended 10 days ago has not completed his conclusion which will be placed before the full commission for final action The order is expected before January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Riehmann Heat, Light and Power Company
Fred Johnson
Taft Advises Harding on Peace Court and Reorganization
President elect Harding sought Taft's counsel on creating an international court and on reorganizing the executive branch. Taft has long pushed a Versailles league alternative and chaired an efficiency panel. Speculation grows about Taft’s future under Harding, including possible Supreme Court or cabinet roles.
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Marion
Harding
Taft
Supreme Court
Dominican People Get Responsibility Christmas Proclamation
A December 24 proclamation from Rear Admiral Snowden, acting under President Wilson, signals the United States will begin withdrawing from Dominican affairs. It announces appointing a Dominican citizen committee with a US technical adviser to draft constitutional amendments, revive laws, and create a new election law.
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Washington
United States
San Domingo
Admiral Snowden
Wilson
West Indian Republic
Snowden
Mrs. Willilla Clark Dies at Reid Memorial Hospital
Mrs Willilla Clark aged 37 died at Reid Memorial hospital Thursday afternoon. Her home was in Williamsburg. Survived by husband Lawrence Clark three daughters Hazel Gladis and Treva Clark and her parents Mr and Mrs John Mendenhall of Webster. Funeral services will be held at the Friends church Webster at 10 am Sunday with burial in Webster. Friends may call at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willilla Clark
Reid Memorial Hospital
Williamsburg
Lawrence Clark
Hazel
Gladis
Treva Clark
John Mendenhall
Webster
Friends Church of
Hold Up Claims Shape Property Divide in Gregg Divorce
In circuit court Mamie Gregg’s divorce from William Gregg led to a $700 cash division, later alleged missing. Gregg testified two masked men robbed him near a railroad eight to ten days earlier, taking about $600, with no protest from him. The judge postponed further settlement evidence.
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Wiliam C. Gregg
Mamie Gregg
William Gregg
Gregg
Robbins
Centerville
Reller
Milk Quality Must Be Improved, Indiana Food Official Says
Indiana news bulletin reports state food and drug commissioner Miller warning Richmond lunch rooms and restaurants over substandard milk fat. A state survey found 46 percent of samples below standard, with some as low as 1.2 percent milk fat. The required level is 3.25 percent, prompting notices and potential prosecutions for violators.
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Hoosier
Walter Farlow
Wieland
Mrs. Spradlin
Leader
H.C. Anderson
Zwissler’s
City
H. Farwig
Central Chop House
Cates
Twentieth Century
Himes Dairy
Police Officer Clessie Kendall Withdraws Resignation
Officer Clessie Kendall announced Friday that he withdrew his resignation from the local police department which would have taken effect at year end. Kendall, a three year sergeant, was to become deputy sheriff under Sheriff-elect Carl Wadman starting January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clessie Kendall
Kendall
Carl Wadman
Nursery Children Christmas Party Planned at North A Street Church
Children from the Day Nursery will attend a Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon December 29 at the North A Street Friends church. The event features a Christmas tree candy canes popcorn ice cream cookies gifts from many contributors including grade school scrapbooks and toys such as jumping jacks miniature houses stores and wooden animals. Dr. J. J. Rae will tell a Bible story Mrs. FW Krueger will sing and Dorothy Dilks will play Santa. 36 to 40 children expected with mothers and Day Nursery association members invited. Mrs. Harrie Dilks in charge.
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A Street
Day Nursery Association
J. J. Rae
First Presbyterian Church
FW. Krueger
Mary Mather Girty
Dorothy Dilks
Santa Claus
Harrie Dilks
Milk Producers Directors Meet Next Tuesday
Directors of the Milk Producers association will meet in the directors room at Second National Bank at 7:80 p m Tuesday. They will consider business of importance on association matters including committee reports.
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The
Milk Producers’ Association
Second National Bank
Legion Head Sends Xmas Message To Disabled Veterans
Indianapolis December 24 KF W Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion sent a Christmas message to 20000 disabled World War veterans in 1400 hospitals. The message urged continued support and holiday cheer, noting neglect in public attention to hospitalized veterans and recalling the price paid for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Head
Indianapolis
KF. W Galbraith, Jr
American Legion
The
Legion
Hons
James S Zoller Dies At Greensburg Home
James S Zoller aged 48 former Richmond business man died Thursday night at his Greensburg home after a year of ill health and a recent paralysis His widow and son Miles survive along with brother Albert of Indianapolis and sister Mrs Thomas P Davidson of Greensburg He was active in Zoller Craighead plumbing and electrical firm in Richmond later joining a Cincinnati lumber and veneer firm before returning to Greensburg Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Greensburg with many Richmond residents expected to attend.
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James S. Zoller
Richmond
Zoller
Zoller & Craighead
Cincinnati
Greensburg
Masons and Elk
Lodges
Believe Balloonists Are With Indians
Ottawa reports Lieutenant Evans, chief U S searcher, says the three U S naval officers lost on the endurance flight in the balloon A 5598 are believed to be in the lake region bounded by Lakes Mistassin Abitibi and St John. He notes it would take many days to reach any communication point.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
United States Naval
Rockaway Point
N.Y
Lake Country
Evans
Mistassin
Abitibi
St. John
Fire Destroyed Wood Brothers Store in Halifax District
A half million dollar blaze damaged Halifax business district as Wood brothers limited drygoods store burned through the night. A nearby music store and a furrier’s building suffered damage. flames reportedly started in the Wood store and were not controlled until about 6 am after two hours of effort.
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Halifax
N. 1
Dee
Drygoods
Wood Brothers, Limited
Wood
Weather Forecast Moore's Special Forecast
The cold wave dominates Friday night as a Pacific coast storm over the Rocky Mountains lifts temperatures Saturday and brings snow or rain early next week. Indiana sees a fair, cooler night with rising temperatures, while Wayne County expects increasing clouds and warmer temperatures. The coldest stretch of the season grips the plains and north, with 28 below zero at Havre and snow across northern states as a large rain storm moves from the Rockies eastward.
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Moore
Rocky Mouuntain
Wayne County
W. E. Moore
lHavre
Mont
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Montana
Rockies
Starvation Near End Prompts War Viability at Fiume
London dispatch reports starvation looming to end the war between the Quarperno faction at Fiume and Italy. Civilians were told to evacuate within 48 hours as Italian troops wait. casualties are few, with a few bombings and an Italian destroyer shot at. Proclamations from D Annunzio and General Cavigli intensify public interest on the Adriatic shore. Russian troops have landed in Dalmatia, sparking concern they could aid one side, though no such plan is confirmed.
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Associated Presey
London
Ferenty
Quarperno
Fiume
Kingdom of Italy
d’Annunzio
Repalia
D‘annunzio
Cavigli
Adriatic
D'Annunzio
Rapalla
Fime
D'Annuunzio
Wrmngett
Daluratia
D'Annunzie
Colby Attends Sanquet at Guanabara Palace in Rio
Cambridge Colby American secretary of state was guest of honor at a luncheon at Guanabara palace with the Brazilian vice president cabinet officers and congress members present. He later visited the city mayor as the Brazilian section of the Inter American Commission held a special session to welcome him.
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Washington
Cuba
State Department
Albert Rathbone
New York
Treasury Department
Menocal
Wnd
Rathbone
Rio Janiero
Cambridge Colby
Guanabara Palace
Congress
interAmerican Commission
Colby
Azaro Cavalcanti
Brazil
Brazil Belgium Sign Commercial Treaty
A commercial treaty between Brazil and Belgium has been completed. It opens credit totaling 14,250,000 dollars to the Belgian government at the Bank of Brazil. Assistant Trade Commissioner R. M. Connell wired from Rio de Janeiro. Belgium agrees to buy Brazilian goods, and Brazil will purchase Belgian products, settling in Brussels at the current exchange rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Ire
Washington
Brazil
Belgium
Bank of Brazil
R. M. Connell
Department of Commerce
Rio de Janeiro
Brussels
Mrs Myrtle Gaines Wins 2000 Damage Suit
Mrs Myrtle Gaines, plaintiff, won a 2000 damage verdict against the T H and E railroad company. The Wayne circuit court jury returned at 3 p m Thursday after a trial begun last Monday. She claimed permanent injuries from an interurban car collision with a city car in October 1917. attorney was Henry A Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Gaines
T. H. 1 and E. Railroad Company
Wayne
Patrick Lally Former Richmond Resident Dies in Fort Wayne
Patrick Lally eight year old former Richmond resident died Wednesday at his Fort Wayne home due to a complication of diseases. Survived by mother Bridget Lally Union City sisters Elizabeth Lally Richmond Bridget Farley Liberty Margaret McEntyre Fort Wayne and brother John Lally Union City. Funeral from St Marys church at 9 am Monday with burial in St Marys cemetery. Body at Jordan McManus Hunt and Walterman parlors after Saturday afternoon.
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Patrick Lally
Richmond
Runge’s
South Seventh Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lally
Bridget Lally
Union City
Elizabet Lally
Bridget Farley
Liberty
Margaret McEntyre
Fort Warne
John Lally
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Jordan, McManus
Hunt J
Walterman
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Wilelie
Buller College
Indiana Law School
Indiana Pontal College
Indiapolis North American Gymnastic Union
Butler
Dentals
Law School
Hep
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M’gamon
Associated Presay
Bec
Municipal Dus Ee Wm
Ti. McGannon
Argonne
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Robert H. Harlan
Will Hayes
Indiana
United States Weather Bureau
Golby
Sanquet
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