Presbyterian church joins worldwide drive on prohibition
The Presbyterian church today launched a reform program to end alcohol and cigarette use. It calls for eliminating brewers and distillers in foreign mission fields, regulating theater and dance, studying marriage and divorce, supervising moving picture theaters, and curbing social dissipation and narcotics use at home, with an initial $50,000 to start the campaign.
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New York
Presbyterian Church
Board of Temperance and Moral Welfare
Moving Picture Theaters
Supreme council to send commission to Germany
Paris reports that the supreme council will dispatch a commission to Hamburg and Danzig to inventory ducks and assess Germany’s compliance with reparations for the Scrapa Flow fleet sinking. The move follows charges that Germany withholds outfits and fails to provide adequate transport for troop movements and to honor plebiscite terms.
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Germany
Paris
Supreme Council
Hamberg
Danzig
Dead man found in automobile near Mount Clemens
Three passengers rode in the death car holding the bullet ridden body of J Stanley Brown son of a Detroit cigar maker found on a lonely road. A farmer testified one back seat occupant matched Brown and a boy and girl were in the rear. Authorities ponder Ruth Brown his wife and cousin Lloyd Provost amid denials and prior sightings.
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Clemens
Mich
J. Stanley Brown
Detroit
Brown
Ruth Brown
Lloyd Provost
Provost
Fifteen Die After Drinking Wood Alcohol Whiskey
Fifteen persons are dead and six more are seriously ill after drinking whiskey tainted with wood alcohol. Two deaths occurred early today and doctors warned more fatalities could follow in the coming hours.
Soviet aid pledges emerge in wartime defense ties
Bevin describes American and Russian Bolsheviks collaborating with a representative of the Jewish International Workers Union who just returned after a decade in Russia. The Soviet leadership pins hopes on American comrades to lift the blockade against their country, according to the report.
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PHY
Jewish International Workers Union
Russia
Temperance Leader Ohs To Cuba Miss Adams Gordon Involved
Miss Jing Adams Gordon head of the W and day helped secure passage for Cuba and requested passports for Cuba with unclear aims. Govdatl provided no comment on whether Cuba is intended for a temperance event. A third party case cites a South Bend dealer charged with murdering a woman with defense remarks claiming only a skilled physician could perform such an operation.
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OHS
Cuba
Jing Adams Gordon
Day
Virgos
Barnard
Released for lack of evidence in Brown slaying case
Lloyd Provost, held as a witness in the slaying of J. Stanley Brown, was released from the county jail for lack of evidence. Officials gave no comment. Mrs. Brown attended the funeral and was later returned to jail.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Lloyd Provost
J. Stanley Brown
Brown
Collinsville child found. claims name Dancay amid Dansey case
Oklahoma City dispatch reports a child found in Collinsville fits the Billy Dansey description. Chief Auton states the boy contacted Hammerton in Hammerton New Jersey and Tulsa authorities. No arrest yet. authorities may act once Hammerton inquiry completes. The sighting began on a train between Collinsville and Tulsa.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Collinsville
Oklahoma
Dancay
Billy Dansey
Police Auton
Hammerton
N. J
Tulsa
Hammerton Child
White
Facing Starvation on Selle Island Seaboard Beacon Islands
Dec 27 report says 12 to 14 marooned on Selle Island, Canada’s sentinel, with two lighthouse keepers, their families, and three Marconi operators. No provisions for weeks due to storms and ice floes. Canadian steamer Montcalm sails to reach them. Belle Island lighthouse station at Newfoundland and Labrador peninsula.
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Onebee
Selle Island
Canada
Thre Marconi
Montcalm
Belle Island
Peninsular
Newfoundland and Labrador
Government Should Still Control Wood Alcohol Crisis
Washington reports more federal action to curb wood alcohol sales and tighten laws. Officials seek stricter measures including a prohibitive tax and an amendment to criminalize wood alcohol sales. At least 126 deaths and 148 severe illnesses linked to wood alcohol since prohibition began, with New York and several other cities hardest hit. Federal, state, and local authorities cooperate to arrest producers and distributors amid warnings against bootleg liquor.
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Washington
Congress
International Revenue Bureau
New York
Chicopee
Mass
Aartford
Genn
Holyoke
Chicago
Newark
N.J
Sprin
Cleveland
Syracuse
N.Y
Emporium
Penn
Richmond
New England
Important events scheduled in last week of 1919
Washington notes a busy end to 1919 with amid labor troubles. Wu commission report on preventing labor capital conflict is due. A three man coal inquiry tribunal will convene as railroad union leaders plan action. A new machinery to avert strikes aims to foster agreement between capital and labor.
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Washington
United States
Birst
Abor
Capital
Aoe
League to push League of Nations issue in 1920 campaign
Washington dispatch reports an organization formed to force the league into the 1920 campaign as a major issue. Branches operate in six states with conventions planned, aiming to insert the league into every party platform and register support or opposition by candidates from constable to president. Senator Borah says the issue won’t be settled until the people vote.
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League
Washington
Lions
Senate
League of Nations
Eague of Nations
Borah
Government to Sell Ships Including Passenger Liners
Washington officials indicate the board of directors will soon consider selling all ships owned or to be built including completed passenger liners. Preparations for disposing of former German liners are already underway.
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Washington
Minnesota service men return home
Seventeen Minnesota service men arrived from overseas on the steamship President Grant on Christmas day. A telegram to Gov. Burnquist confirmed their return, signaling a joyous homecoming from abroad.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
President Grant
Burnquist
Federal sweep targets wood alcohol mixer in deadly Bronx brew
Federal state and city officials join in hunt for those who mixed wood alcohol with whiskey killing 30 in Connecticut and Massachusetts and sickening many others. Authorities say twelve barrels were made in the Bronx and sold in New England at about 1000 dollars per barrel. Arrests expected soon.
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New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Bronx
New England
Auto workers ban joining American Legion in bylaw change
Detroit officials of local 127 Auto Aircraft and Vehicle Workers announce a rule under penalty of 100 dollars that bars union members from joining the American Legion. The by laws amendment requires current Legion members to resign immediately and will be enforced locally.
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American Legion
Detroit
Mich
Legion
Russell gets two years in penitentiary
Winnipeg December 27. R B Russell convicted of sedition and conspiracy was sentenced to two years at Stony Mountain penitentiary by Justice Metcalfe.
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Russell
Winnipeg
R. B. Russell
Stony Mountain Penitentiary
Metcalfe
Christmas Holiday Roundup At Local Town
Friday winds shattered a large window at Ru iol cafe and residents recounted holiday travels. Mr and Mrs W O Boughton visited Fargo for Christmas with their son’s family while J W Nelson and J N Giborns arrived from Darey for holiday time. Fr Jeysen from Minnesota visits relatives over the holidays and Mrs A Holmberg travels to Courtenay for Christmas with her son John Holmberg. Minnie Norgaard, a Liston teacher, returns home for vacation. Herman Stern assists Straus Clothing in Cass County and H D Palmes family stay at Valley Hotel. L M Parsons and A Brooks arrive from Bismarck with city business. Grand Theater manager Piller treats local children to a free screening of Two Little Snips. Fairy Mason travels to Grand Forks for a few days. Wil lis Bublitz from Valley visits friends here. Mr Djuberg settles in among old friends and Rev Domeij receives a purse of 5 from his congregation and friends with thanks.
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Piller
Grand Theater
Christmas Visit With Daughters And Friends
E H Briggs enjoys a merry Christmas with daughters Ruth June and Elizabeth who arrived from Rockford Illinois just before the holidays and will stay seven days. Mrs Charles G Lund and children James and Rhea visit Mapleton North Carolina with Mrs James McKinnon. Miss Baret Norgaard or McHenry, a local public school teacher, returns home Wednesday for vacation. W P Beardsley, Foster County notable, arrived from McHenry North Dakota to check city affairs. Selma Hall and Lavern a Buscheker, Cathay public school teachers, come to celebrate Christmas at Buscheker’s Ninth avenue home.
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E. H. Briggs
Ruth
June
Elizabeth
Rockford
Charles G., Lund
James and
Rhea
James McKinnon
Ue Land
Mapleton, NC
Baret. Norgaard Or McHenry
Selma Hall
Laverna Buscheker
Cathay
Miss Buscheker
Ninth Avenue
Wrede Guests at Kindred Hotel Celebrate Christmas Peace
Mr and Mrs F W Wrede traveled from Enderlin Wednesday night to handle sore shopping and other business matters and were hosted at the Kindred Hotel. The editor and family extend thanks for substantial Christmas gifts and expressions of goodwill. The season brings merry times and a sense of peace in Valley City and surrounding area.
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F. W. Wrede
Enderlin
Kindred Hotel
Valley City Hind
Frank Sanford Sends Grapefruit to St. Imo Commandery Members
Frank Sanford of Lake Alfred Florida sent a box of fine grapefruit to the St. Imo Commandery. The fruit was distributed among the brethren as part of a substantial repast to each recipient.
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Frank Sanford
St. Imo Commandery
Lake Alfred
Florida
Witter Family Christmas Return Surprise Visit
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Witter arrived Wednesday to surprise the family for Christmas. Lloyd is doing well in Chicago with a good position and is progressing. He will return tomorrow, leaving his wife for a two week visit. Many men are glad to greet his homecoming. The weather man was exceptional.
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Lloyd Witter
City
Witter
Lloyd
Chicago
North Dakota Rejoices In Unseasonably Warm Christmas
Residents enjoyed one of the warmest Christmas days in years with temperatures around 52 degrees inland by early afternoon. Snow rapidly melted as south winds kept the state milder than typical December weather, outpacing California and Florida for holiday warmth.
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California
Florida
North Dakota
The Brat shown at Grand draws a record crowd
A large audience at the Grand theater viewed The Brat last night. The film portrays a young girl facing harsh life with grit and noble conduct, earning strong applause. Showings repeat tonight and tomorrow. Christmas tree exercises in the square near the railroad, featuring band songs and local children, drew a large turnout in warm weather.
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Grand Theater
Miss Arabella Warren Visits Moran Grandparents
Miss Arabella Warren spent ten days in the city visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Moran and returned to her home in Mandan Wednesday morning.
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Arabella Warren
Wm. Moran
Mandan
Education for All Opens Winter Courses at North Dakota College
The North Dakota Agricultural College invites all to winter short courses starting January 6 and ending March 5. Men and women of all ages may enroll with no entrance requirements. Veterans may have tuition books and laundry advanced by the college and pay upon receiving state bonuses. Courses cover agriculture auto mechanics tractor operation elevator management domestic science and millinery.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Agricultural College
Mareh
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Wm. Sart
Sheyende Apartments
A. Hlomberg
Courtenay
N. D
John Blomberg
Minnie Norgaard
Liston
Herman Stern
Cassecon
Straus Clothing Company
H. D. Palmes
Sanborn, N. I
Valley Hotel
L. M. Parsons
A. Brooks
Bistarck
Ity
Lask
Fairy Mason
Grani! Forks
Wiliss. Bublitz
Mcflenty Weday
Bublitz
Poster County
Kisdyert
She Ity
Djuberg
Domeij
W. P. Beardsley
Foster County
McHenry
Valley City
Arereaigs
Scott & Bowne Maners
Scott's
Emusion
Office
Ressins
van Houten
Oflces
Gravitch Valley
E. A. Pray
Ft. D
Graduate Univ. of Pennsylvania
Winterer
Ritchie
Lawyers Valley City
Theodore S. Lindiland
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
N.D
Thief River Falls
C. E. Johnson
Middlewest Bank
M. D
Sonia Mee
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