Coal Strike Settled After Long Standstill
The coal strike ends with an agreement urged by President Wilson over Fuel Director Garfield. A percent wage increase is promised and a three member committee will study wages and coal pricing. Train service remains limited for weeks as industries resume. Tom Jones of the west end, a pioneer resident born 1841 in Cooper County, Mo., died at his Lucerne home last Wednesday night.
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Garfield
Coultry
Maneres
Tom Jones
Iucerne
Coopercoun
Harper Home Fire Damages House and Contents
Fire on Saturday morning damaged the Mrs. Sarah Harper residence near the square as a frozen hydrant hindered efforts. Attic and second floor suffered near total loss while first floor and basement had only water damage. Insurance totaled 3,000 on the building and 2,000 on the contents. Mrs. Harper plans to rebuild after temporary relocation.
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Sarah Harper
Agnes
Andter
R. W. Crnner
No Condemnation for Attitude of Senate on League
The Manchester Guardian editorial notes American opposition to the Peace Treaty stems not from narrow nationalism but from treaty flaws. It argues Europe must understand that despite U S hesitancy its democratic citizens back a framework that could reshape international cooperation.
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League of Nations
United States
Deféa
Manchester Guardian
Europe
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America
Miner Union Chief Claims Secret Terms Affected Settlement
Alexander Howatt, president of the Kansas miners union, suggested that President Wilson’s settlement terms were bolstered by secret additional offers. He implied that operators and the public were unaware of those extra terms, warning against keeping important details from the public.
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Alexander Howatt
Kansas Miners’ Union
Wilson
Howatt
Service to Resume at State Depot Amid Train Restorations
An order issued earlier in the week directs the depot force that Sunday trains, halted due to fuel shortages, will resume next Sunday. Normal train service is being restored nationwide as quickly as possible and much of it has already returned.
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Effesof
Sindsyimal
Code Heir
Mrs. Sarah Rex Dies At 75 In City Home
Mrs. Sarah E Fex an old citizen of the community died Sunday at the home of her son Rex in this city at age 75 Funeral services were held at the home by Elder J Roy Wright on Tuesday and the body was interred at Andler Cemetery
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Sarah E Fex
Oh Rex
J Roy Wright
Andler Cemetery
Fire Startled Harpers as Water Flooded Homes
A Saturday blaze prompted firefighting efforts at the Harper residence where increased water pressure caused a toilet float to stick and water to spill onto floors. O C Potts noticed ceiling leaks and help arrived before major damage. The pressure also loosened a stopcock at the Crockett home allowing water to flow before it was stopped. Tea was found to prevent further damage.
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Harper
I Tatman
O C Potts
George Crockett
The Republican Out Early Next Week
The Republican will finish next week’s paper in time for post office deadlines Wednesday afternoon. Advertisers and those sending material for next week’s finances should submit at least one day early. The office will be closed Thursday to observe Santa’s day.
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Santa Claus
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Fucader
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Coal Situation Improves as Strike Ends
The city received a car load of coal Monday morning and fuel restrictions were lifted that afternoon. Officials expect continued supply by rail and local stock to ease shortages, with restrictions to return only if future fuel is unavailable.
Treaty Sleep on Senate Move to Revive League
The President says the Senate must act first to revive the treaty and league. If the Senate does not withdraw and re dink the idea, the matter remains a dead duck, as the Senate insists it already took final action and any revival requires new steps from the President.
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Senate
Doctor Montgomery Injured Falling From Car
Dr ER Montgomery suffers three broken ribs after a fall while guiding a car into the Capital Trail Garage. He slipped on a board and toppled as the vehicle was being moved.
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ER. A. Montgomery
Capital Trail
Death of Nova Shipley in Olney Springs
A letter received by Al W Thompson states Nova Shipley died at his home in Olney Springs Colorado on December 9 and was buried there on the 11 by the Odd Fellows. He was about 38, ill for several weeks, leaving a wife and two children.
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al W Thompson
Nova Shipley
Olney Springs
Colo
The
Odd Fellows
Nova
Accident in Garage Ends With Rifle Discharge
Everett Lupton suffered a gunshot through his hand when Henry Faudree dropped a revolver in the Capital Trail Garage. The weapon discharged while the men tried to free a frozen jack, tearing cloth at the knee and prompting prompt medical care. Virgil Baugher of Mapleton visited town on business.
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Everett Lupton
Havin
Capital Trail
Ruthe Iate
Henry Faudree
Faudree
Lupton
School on vacation due to fuel shortage
The School Board decides to dismiss classes for two weeks over the holiday period to conserve fuel. Schools will resume on January 5th, with the expectation that fuel shortages will ease by then and no further disruption to classes is needed. Other districts faced longer closures and delays in opening next spring.
Court Case Settlement Delays Trial To January 19
The case of Carl Crist versus Mattie C. Butcher was settled out of court. The judge postponed today’s trial and continued the remaining cases to January 19, when a special session had been set.
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Carl Crist Ve. Mattie C. Butcher
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