Maud Tabor Case Sparks Accusation Against Virgo
In Lawton Missouri a signed statement by Mrs. Sarah J. Tabor 80 charges Joseph Virgo with performing an illegal operation on Maud Tabor and disposing of her body in a trunk. Virgo, held in county jail, denied knowledge of any operation during the inquest.
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Wec
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Maud Tabor
Sarah J. Tabor
Glenn. Warner
Wmen
Mru Tabor
Virg
Misa
Tabor
Lamion
Virgo
Fuw Paw
Three Million Silver Dollars Go to China
New York December 28 Three million silver dollars to be shipped from San Francisco on Christmas 1947 to stabilize farm exchanges and conserve tintry gold supply. Shipment is on joint account by National Banking Corp Union Parcel Banking Corp and Asta Banking Corp. prior consignments were sent November 25 and December 10 as part of government arrangements on tender funds and free supply.
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New York
San Francisco
Slemational Tanking Corporation
A Union Parelen Hanking
Asta Danking Corpora
China
Otvale
Nistman
Sale of Jewels For Christmas Gifts
In Chicago a record jewel sale shows necklaced pearls fetching up to 276000. Vendors report strong demand as many pieces move, while overall jewel purchases range around 5000 to 330000. Also noted are unrelated crime items referencing a police incident and a death by self-harm.
German peace talks unlikely to finish before year end
Paris reports indicate an end to German peace treaty ratifications before year’s end is unlikely as German head delegates return to Berlin for government consultation. Dutasta delivers allied response noting economic challenges and adjusted German ship loss estimates amid cautious negotiator reactions. Vienna notes Austrian provinces press for greater autonomy, threatening centralized control and foreign trade rules.
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Paris
Berlin
Durasta
Supreme Council
von Léraney
Germany
Dutasta
von Leisner
Vienna
Austrian Republy
Tyrol
Austra
Ctyria
Dutch crisis after war problems hits government
The Dutch government faces a postwar crisis as defense issues interlink with League of Nations formation. Following the resignation of minister of Marine Jonkheer Bylevild, minister of War Alting van Cuijsen also resigns as Parliament halts the war budget and cuts arms spending, while Socialists oppose the budget citing hoped League peace.
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Tha
League of Nations
Jonkheer Bylevild
Marine
Alting van Cuesan
United States Minister Norman Srapgood Leaves for Denmark
Norman Srapgood United States minister to Denmark arrived in New York aboard the Frederick VIII en route to Denmark on leave of absence as announced by the State Department. Also aboard was Baroness Speck von Sternberg widow of the former German ambassador to Washington, identified as Miss Jillian May Langham of Louisville Kentucky.
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New York
Norman Srapgood
United Statcs
Denmark
Frederick VIII
Capethagend
State Départment
Speck von Sternberg
Washington
Missy Jillian May Langham
Loulaville
Serer Treater
King's Speech to House Prorogued to February 10
The king's address to Parliament notes prorogation to February 10 and outlines hopes for Russia, Persia, and India under constitutional progress. He praises allied cooperation in World War efforts, recalls Prince of Wales visits to Canada, Newfoundland, and the United States, and urges fiscal restraint and production to safeguard Britain's finances.
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London
Persia
Prince of Wales
Canada
New Foundland
United States
Amesica
British Empire
India
House of Commons
Ron
Eee
Woman rings for drink and calls out fire department
WHW YORK December 23. A 48 year old woman Mary Benen caused a chaotic awakening of the West Side as two fire companies an engine crew police and an insurance patrol raced through the streets after she paid five dollars to a bootlegger for a quart of liquor then could not find a policeman to help and pulled a fire alarm box instead.
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York
Upper West Side
Mary Benen
Mary
Crown Prince Plans Christmas With Parents
AMERONGEN December 22 Associated Press reports former Crown Prince Frederick of Germany plans to spend Christmas with his parents on the Island of Mieringen. He will leave on Christmas Eve. Observers see this as potential evidence of a reconciliation between the former German emperor and his son. A Christmas tree was bought for the former monarch last week, and many gifts for the family arrived. Frederick William hosted a Christmas tree party on Saturday at Wieringen for thirty German children, distributing gifts and photographs.
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Amerongen
Associated Press
Frederick
Mieringen
Tuten Eholen
Germany
Frederick William
Wieringen
Report on Naval Decorations Awards Process Ordered
Senator Daniels directs a comprehensive, public report on naval decorations to include all recommendations by boards and by the secretary, plus actions taken. Admiral Sims criticizes distribution of awards. the secretary may add or remove names as needed. Board of Awards did not approve all recommendations. policy favors recognizing those who served most and faced greatest peril.
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Bee
Daniels Doday
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Page
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Sima
Lsent
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T Hayes
Atertean
Pantels
Awerda
Eco
He G. Page
Chatemen
Tantele Enid
Senator Page
Tedmirals
Algen
Nubiie
Board of Awards
Come Imantling
Areratary
Ista
Vera Crise
Congress
British Press Favors New Scheme for Self Government in Ireland
London dispatch reports mixed but generally favorable British press reaction to Lloyd George's Irish home rule plan. Dailies praise greater autonomy and potential Irish parliament while warning it may not satisfy all Irish factions. Dublin papers note political tension and criticism of the bill by some factions.
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Lloyd George
Pat Ament
Nawa
Daily
Mewe
Treland
Tredant
Daily Mint
Honcat
Dublin
House of Oe
Freeman’s’ Journal
Svery
Ireland
Trish
Lawmakers Seek Navy Report on Medal Awards
Massachusetts leaders announce a resolution to demand a Navy report detailing changes in awarding decorations like the Distinguished Service Medal. Representative Lufkin says the action stems from officer recognition disputes and aims to clarify the process and motives.
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Mensanhusetts
Naval Convalitee
Fonmaas
Navy
Setrelyry Daniele
Lufkin
Lam
Sime Feete
Clemenceau Nears A French Presidency According To Report
Paris dispatch reports strong support for Georges Clemenceau as the next president of the French Republic. Deputies and party leaders said they could muster about 430 votes and 150 renunciations in favor. Rumors of Clemenceau as president and Poincare as premier circulated, though President Poincare declined to discuss the matter, calling it not serious.
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Paris
Eorgon Clemenceau
Ehemier of Deputies
M. Clemenceal
Barneil
Raymond Poincare
Council of Ministers
St. Clemanceau
Elysses
Poincare
Rome
Engineer Commits Death by Own Action in France Crash
In LINE France on December 22 the engineer of a freight train, colliding with a passenger train, died by shooting himself after the collision. Fifteen people were killed in the crash and injuries were reported among passengers. The incident is under investigation to determine causes and contributing factors.
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Steiger
Clercs
Tire
Cate A Andreyne Smith
U.S Regent
Fnd
Portutal
Nosveus Allienta Ena
Teddy White
Piator Veldine
Je Kavi
Tein
France
Bolshevik Offensives and Allied Moves Across Europe
Dispatches report Bolshevik forces near Berdte and along the Oksasts, with plans for a Great Offensive against Poland next spring. Trotsky and Chinese recruits feature in a Western Europe strategy. Poland offers peace terms while Britain occupies Batoum and Baku. Lettish authority hints at talks with Russia.
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Poland
Leon “Tyotzky
Aoyiet
Wit
Farina
Tusela
Warsaw
Dimateh
Trankn Nowe Bureartheré
Itv
Eat Ito
Trotsky
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