Reservationists Attack Irreconcilables in Treaty Debates
Washington dispatch reports dissatis faction within both parties over progress toward ratifying the peace treaty. Republican leaders face pressure from a strong reservationist faction led by Senator Lodge to pursue broader compromise. Democratic leaders cite stalemate as talks stall, while factions anticipate a bi partisan conference to push for ratification despite concessions. Johnson of California signals a return to the capital as pressure mounts.
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Three Tacoma men arraigned in sedition case
The three alleged WWI era sedition defendants faced federal court here on charges of violating sedition laws. Each stood mute as Judge Cushman entered pleas not guilty. R.E. Eddy declined an attorney and said he was not ready to plead, while A. G. Gross sought time to arrange funds via WW publications. Trial set for January 13 with plans to protect defendants on appeal if needed.
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Detroit Union Bans Members From American Legion
The Detroit 1 local, Automobile, Aircraft and Vehicle Workers of America votes to bar members from belonging to the American Legion. Members affiliated must resign within 30 days. The union may direct those seeking service organization membership to join the Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion.
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Boston
Plebiscite Suspension Proclaimed by D Annunzio
Ga briele d Annunzio issued a proclamation to the people on Sunday announcing the suspension of the plebiscite held Friday. He argued the Italian government would not guarantee definite terms and hinted at keeping troops on the armistice line while avoiding a fixed withdrawal point under Allied pressure.
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Associated Press
Fiume
Gabriele d'Annunzio
d'Annunzio
Gasoline blast kills three Bolles children in Anthon
A Christmas night fire at the Bolles home in Anthon Iowa, started by gasoline used to rekindle a smouldering fire, killed Ruby Bolles age six Opal Bolles age four and Willie Bolles age eight. Mrs Bolles suffered serious burns and survived. The explosion and blaze leveled the farmhouse three miles from Anthon.
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Ruby Bolls
Opal. Bolles
Willie Bolles
Lawrence Chamber Rejects Profiteering Charges
The Lawrence chamber of commerce replies to American Woolen president William Wood, saying no evidence supports claims merchants in Lawrence charge excessive prices. The letter explains price lists aren’t submitted and notes fluctuating prices across cities, with manufacturers’ costs rising daily and retailers forced to raise prices with each invoice.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Mass
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
William Wi. Woda
American Woolen Company
Wood
Two Arrested in Oregon for Utah Swindles
Two men were arrested in Oregon on charges tied to swindles conducted in Utah. Chief White says the suspects operated across western cities selling costly furs including ermine and silver fox. Police reports indicate about 30 000 to 40 000 dollars were gained from their fur sales to local doctors.
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General Stanton Soldier Dead, Famous Union Figure
A fragmentary report notes the death of General Stanton, famed Union soldier. The unreadable OCR hints at a public notice or obituary context, with limited readable phrases suggesting his prominent wartime role and status.
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Stanton
Mexicans Sought to Hide Murders Revealed at Hearing
Associated Press report from El Paso outlines testimony by Joe Allen Richards on December 26 that Mexican officials tried to suppress facts about the murders of American aviators Cetin Connolly and Waterhouse. Bodies found buried in Baja California sands. Connolly stabbed, Waterhouse died from a heavy iron bar impact. Richards, who found the bodies, was warned by a steamer captain and later arrested for revealing the discovery. Ward destroyer helped recover the bodies.
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Euhiel Ifreudevic
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Baja de Los Angeles
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Joe Allen Richards
Chicago
Dan M. Jackson
el Paso
Senate
San Antonio
Richards
Santa, Rosalia
French graft in making of shoes scandal exposed
Paris December 26 reports a graft scandal in shoe manufacture tied to wartime supplies. An investigation found government licenses allowed cheap leather imports to France at 20 francs, yet no cheap shoes appeared and overall shoe prices rose amid war-time controls.
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France
Mexican Federals Suffer Heavy Casualties Near San Antonio
Dec 26 reports from San Antonio say many Mexican federal soldiers were killed in engagements. The dispatch notes federal forces were victorious though with significant losses.
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San Antonio
Tex
Federaia
Millionaire’s Son Slain. Wife and Cousin Held as Witnesses
Investigators detain Mrs Huth Prevost Brown and Lloyd Prevost in the J. Stanley Brown murder case near Albion Michigan. A safety deposit box with $16 000 in securities was opened, prompting questions about robbery. Sheriff Caldwell cites jealousy as motive and cites a possible male accomplice in a fatal country-road shooting four miles from Albion.
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Brown
William Y. Kelly
Caldwell
All Russian Soldiers Cremated by Rebels Near Habay
All Russian soldiers at a small station south of Habary were burned to death by anti government rebels. About 250 revolted troops led by General Gaida attacked the Omsk garrison of 25 men, a machine gun and rifles taken by the rebels. The government force then fled toward the hills with some joining the rebellion.
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Rebala
Dozens die after tainted liquor in Massachusetts city
Thirty five people die across Chicopee Holyoke and Hartford after consuming liquor bought in Hartford Connecticut. Eighteen men and a woman perish in Chicopee ten in Hartford five in Holyoke and one in Springfield with four more in Mercy Hospital not expected to survive. Police investigate autopsies pending. Federal authorities assist as officials seek responsibility for the deaths.
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Associated Press
Chicopee
Mass
Hartford
Conn
Holyoke
Springfield
Mercy, Hospital
Chicope
Harford
New York
Thiat
Connecticut
New York Death Toll After Drinking Poisoned Alcohol
A New York report notes twenty seven deaths from tainted alcohol in Manhattan between November 1 and December, with several more cases. Officials warn the poison could still cause fatalities in coming days.
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Manhattan
Mexican liquor crackdown reported in Juarez dispatch
A Juarez Mexico dispatch notes police seizing whisky and other spirits from teen alcohol cases. The fragmented OCR entry mentions December and various bottle counts, reflecting ongoing concerns over underage drinking and illicit liquor sales.
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