Prohibition 1.3 Dead Issue In Present Conflict
National organizer of the I W W Jack Whyte was shot at the Abbott home near the fire station in Tonopah. James McGucken and Stegal were involved. Whyte was gravely injured, paralyzed from the chest, and the assailant fled before arrest. Prohibition vote and national events follow as details emerge.
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Jack Whyte
Industrial Workers of the World
Lave
Abbott
Robert Lee
Jefferson Davis
Htegal
Tonopah
Mia. Abbott
White
James McGucken
Siso
Tim
Whyte
Stexal
Stega
Stegil
A. B.C. Sioo
Quasag
Tex
Taleneo
Valiok
Rvom Souveen
Alfred Henry Lewis Dies at 55. Noted Political Writer
Alfred Henry Lewis, famed newspaperman and author, died in New York at age 55 after a brief illness. A Kansas City start in 1890, he earned prominence as a political writer and prolific author, penning 18 books in 16 years, and became recognized for western stories featuring cowboys and miners while later writing for Hearst papers.
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New York
Alfred Henry Lewis
Kansas City
Hearst, Papera
Christmas Plans by Local Institutions in Tonopah
Preparations for a merry Christmas proceed in Tonopah as institutions host residents who cannot return home. Dinners are the main observance, with jail inmates receiving turkey and festive trimmings.
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Tonopah
Murderer Confesses in Mexican Border Political Killings
General Hugh Charles Oxnam, 18, key aide in Scott, is charged with the murder of Wil liam Alexander as peace talks begin with Maytorena. Witt named as accomplice, alleged to have planned the attack. Oxnam reportedly says the confession is sincere and plans exist for meetings with Maytorena.
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Angeles
Naco
Hugh
Charles Oxnaim
Scott
Wil
Liam Alexander
Glenn
Hill
Carranza
Nam
Witt
Roh- Naco
Sonora
Alexander
Maytorena
Ville
Women quarrel leads to trial under law five
Mrs. Harry Thompson and Mina Mary Conley clashed in a dispute that escalated to a threat of body violence. Conley was arrested and tried before Justice Duns, found guilty, and fined $25 with the sentence suspended pending good behavior.
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Harry Thompson
Mina Mary Conley
Fnally Mina Conley
Mra. Thompson
Miss Conley
Wireless outfit removed from British steamer Protealians
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Cronstan of Panama cabled the War Department that wireless equipment aboard the British steamer Protealians at Balbo was dismantled by canal police after it was found near common monumen. The protestation is under charter by the British government and was examined for coal and other uses against warships.
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Pram
Washington
Cronstan
Panama
Han
Theavy Department
Protealians
Balbo
Canal
Dampers on Sports Broaden War Impact Across Cricket
Professional cricket clubs face steep deficits as war measures curb play. Lancashire reports about 40000 intake with a 6600 low, Northamptonshire only finished thanks to Lord Lilford’s 2600 gift, and Hampshire ends 4600 in the red. The game’s 1916 season is abandoned with debt relief planned. A Milks lodge New Year party closes the note with a domino dress code for ladies.
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Lily Agenotmted Press
London
Wemon
Lancashire Cricket Club
Northamptonshire
Lord Lilford
Lub
Hampshire County Club
Aganon
Tonopah
State Vote Canvassed at Carson Monday
Justices of the supreme court met with Secretary of State Bradigan at Carson City to canvas the election returns of the state and constitutional amendments. After the canvass, the governor will issue certificates of election to the top vote recipients and proclamations declaring their election. No changes expected in results for state offices or congress.
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Supreme Court
Bradigan
Carson City
Ainté
Goethals Seeks Ten Million for Panama Canal Needs
New York Dec 23 The governor of the canal zone Goethals asks Washington for ten million dollars to fund dry docks barracks and wharves as part of warship neutrality measures. Naval officers report two neutrality violations and Goethals plans to press Congress after Christmas amid a Panama payroll of about 25 000.
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New York
Gol. Goethals
Canal Cong
United States
Washington
Goethals
Conkrans
Canal Gang
Panama
Desert Flood Destroys Arizona Towns and Homes
Rain and floods swept across the Arizona desert near Santa Cruz and between Tucson and Phoenix. A water course widened to about a mile and a half, wrecking numerous houses and stores as the desert region was inundated.
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Tucson
Deo
Santa Cruz
Phoenix
Desperate fighting near Warsaw reported in winter clash
Desperate fighting is reported west of Warsaw between German and Russian forces in heavy winter conditions. Both sides claim gains amid tremendous losses in a major battle of the war as winter weather bears down on the front.
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London
Warsaw
Paris Chamber Votes $1.7 Billion War Expenses Appropriation
The chamber of representatives in Paris voted an appropriation of $1.7 billion to cover expenses for the next eight months, including war costs. The measure aims to sustain government operations and military needs amid ongoing conflict.
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Paris
Chamber of Reputiee
Aix
Junior Assembly Dance Hits Hard Sledding Night
The Junior Assembly dance at Knighte of Columbus Hall features the Hester Columbus Breweries as part of a winter series. A federal court order places the event under receivership while a $12,000,000 corporation faces beer demand and evolving dry laws across states.
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CoutMtpot Dior Bec
Hester-Columbus Breweries
Knighte of
Col
Federal Court
Ambue Hall
Coun
Thors
Cyclists Die in Action From Dunkirk Front
J Gabriel Poulain world sprint champion of 1905 and O Lapize Olympic rider are killed. Others reported missing or captured by German forces include road rider Roussellier and fellow professionals Brocco Berthet Hourlier.
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Dunkirk
France
J. Gabriel Poulain
O. Lapize
Rousellier
Brocco
Berthet
Hourlier
Kaiser on Way to the Battle Front
Kaiser with his staff arrived from Berlin en route to the western front. In Vienna a woman is awarded the Joseph Order for bravery shown by her husband’s side in the trenches, honoring an Austrian lieutenant.
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Aingera
Kaiser
Cologne
Berlin
Western Battle Front
Leutenant
Battle brewing near Cracow in southwestern Poland
Phtrograd dispatch reports Rus lane forces advancing toward Cracow from the north and east. An important battle is developing in southwestern Poland near Cracow as tensions rise in the region.
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Poland
Demurrer Heard in Nevada District Court in Grand Larceny Case
The State of Nevada v Parsons and Batley heard demurrer in district court as Judge Averill presides. Defendants represented by Charles L. Richards. The charges accuse them of grand larceny for taking a gold watch and a diamond ring from Frank Hill, with decision due by December 28.
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State of
Nevada
Parsons
Batley
Distriot
Charles L. Richarde
Frank Hill
Judee Averill
Raling
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Jocanna
R. L. J. D. Stegal
McGucken
Everly
Seeteere
Germany
Lisbon
Angola
Portuguese West Africa
Nagilla
United Ee Observer
Lewis and Ord HS Pen
Uy Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Bisbee
Ice
Copenhagen
Schleswig-Holstein
Gen
Peage
May Torena
Tanal Zone
Tonopah Elka
Carson
Arizona
MOUS
Cross
Francis Joseph
Demuarer
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