World appeals urge action to stop Hungarian killings
A World appeal from the Austrian Social-Democracy urges governments in the United States, England, France, and Italy to halt what it calls a massacre of communists and socialists in Hungary. It claims hundreds have been executed at drumshead courts on family warrants used with alleged connivance of Admiral Horthy, with Entente powers blamed for failing to halt the counter revolution. The Vorwärts reports an Entente commission found similar abuses in a nearby region.
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Appeais
United States
England
France
Ialy
Thase
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Hungary
Austrian Social-Democracy
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Merchant Times
Drumbhead Court
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Haurged
Vorwaerts
Sane
Gb Corapadniste
ETA Etrome
Peal
Paris Conference Set Amid German Treaty Talks
Paris reports say next week will see conferences between sled and German delegates to discuss priming the peace treaty into effect with General Lorand presiding. Herve van Shinwen will hear the German delegation as Australian and other delegates join. A reply from Berlin suggests satisfaction with German stance on ratification and ongoing debate over protocol on compensation for seized ships and tonnage reductions tied to Germany’s security.
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Hell
General Lorand
Amd
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds foreign language ban in schools
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a state law restricting foreign language use as instruction in all schools but allowing ninth grade and higher classes to study languages as a subject. The decision rejects claims that the act infringes religious liberties and notes the aim to prevent languages from guiding overall education while preserving English-based instruction.
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Neb
Nebraska
Atate Supreme Court
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Missouri
Ohio
St. Francis, Catholic Church’ of
Southrai
Long-Wanted Fugitive Freed After Provost Prosecution
Boston December report reveals Arthur Abbott, once jailed for bank theft and listed as a fugitive, freed on probation by the district attorney. Abbott, later known as Haskell, had served in World War I and was awarded the Croix de Guerre after rejoining the military.
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Boston
Vecedent Trust Company
Fishe Marines
Wolfiam
Unskell
Brillant Service
Unthe
Abbott
Hank
New Orjcana
Haskell
Amon
Ameinés
Argonne
Sonera
Vitrzya
Hackell
Portamuth
N. H
Pulictier
Hoston
Hin Getyles- Record
Pyahalton
Navy Department
John Grady
Runkokt Dolphin
Arthur Abbott
Crea
Bevan
Regular Steamship Lines to Brazil Inaugurated
Regular steamship service to Brazilian ports begins today. The North and South Atlantic Line of Norway and Marine Navigation Company of Britain will operate routes from New York to Rio de Janeiro Santos Alves Itajas Baht Amsterdam and See. The Norwegian line sails ships of about 5090 tons to carry passengers and freight.
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Qmatixeron
Tee
Department of Cont
Ianeorei
Worgen
Norway
Tan Te Marine Navigation Company
Usie
York
Rio de Jantere
Santos
Init’ Alves
Baht
Wotterdams
See Ts
Anni
South America
Germany
Madian
Chicago Sends Out Many Hundreds of Christmas Baskets
Chicago reports show a surge in Christmas basket requests across organizations. The Salvation Army ordered grocery store distributions for hundreds of needy families after delivering 3,000 baskets. Hospitals, jails, and institutions served Christmas dinners with all trimmings, as priests rabbis ministers and police distributed aid. Prisoners initially refused gifts but later joined celebrations when social workers highlighted shared holiday charity.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
Hong
Renty
Fly LW. W
Cheistmay
Grand Opera Company Disbands Over Unpaid Salaries
In Baltimore on December 25 a New York founded Manhatton Brand opera company opened a week run then disbanded by day’s end as orchestra, chorus, and principals demanded salaries. Secretary Adolph Schreth announced no funds were available per telegram from General Manager Tyron. Singers left for home after cancellation and planned rallies.
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Naltimore
Manhatton Brand Opera
Mgm
New York
Mermhera Olne
Lonishz
Esric
Adolph Sehreth
Mortear
President Withholds 2 Agt IO McNary Bill Extension
President Wilkow withholds action on the McNary bill extension awaiting a memorandum from the Treasury. At the White House it was said a delay request was made and there was no indication of what the final pay amount on the bill would be.
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Washington
Nec
Wilkow
McNary
White House
Pan American Finance Conference Postponed to Late January
Washington announces the second Pan American financial conference will be moved from January 13 to 29 due to travel delays of delegates from Argentina Peru and Uruguay and to secure suitable accommodations. Secretary Glass notes inadequate steamship service will receive full consideration at the conference.
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Washington
Clays
Argentina
Peru
Urusney
Glass
International bankers seek conference to solve Europe credit crisis
Willam Weatherman, Rotterdam bank president, led a movement for an international bankers conference to resolve postwar financial problems. The Neue Courant cites high officials in America saying it is unlikely Europe will receive minted credit from the United States. Negotiations between Dutch and German representatives on credit extensions tied to coal as security have begun in The Hague.
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MAGI
Willam Weathenman
Rotterdam
Tina
Troy Amore
Tag
Westerian
Niewe Courant
America
Europe
Duitch
Germany
French Cabinet Approves Advancing Clocks Ahead
The cabinet approved advancing clocks by one hour starting February 1 as a conservation measure. Finance Minister Loula Klotz briefed the cabinet on the financial situation and suggested a follow up meeting next Monday to discuss further questions.
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PAIS
Ratinet
Howe
Loula Klotz
Lights Fire Kills Three Children in Iowa Explosion
SIOUX CITY IOWA Dec 26 Ruby Trolten 15 Opa Bolten 4 and William Balten 3 children of Mr and Mrs Chartes B Bolten farmers south of Anthon were killed in an explosion caused when Toby Bolton mistook kerosene for paneline while relighting a fire. The mother was seriously burned but not expected to recover. The family had just finished Christmas dinner when the blast occurred.
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Sioux City
Ruby Trolten
Opa Bolten
William Balten
Enlures
Chartes B. Bolten
Anthon
Iowa
Hare
Toby Bolton
Bolivia to Secure Territory of Arica and Antofagasta
Santiago dispatch quotes Tolivian delegate General Tamael Mantes saying Bolivia will secure Arica from Chile and Peru and the port of Antofagasta. He cites Plan Legula of Vera to grant Arica to Peru as an idle dream, reflecting early peace conference commentary.
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Santiago
Chile
Nollvia
Arica
Peru
Antofagasta
Tamael Mantes
Bolivia
Legula of Vera
Wilson orders transfer of German ships to Britain
Washington December 26 President Wilson ordered the return of the remaining saved German ships used to bring home American troops to Great Britain. The vessels, held in New York harbor, will be delivered to a British representative. The action ends the inter allied shipping controversy and follows Britain’s request. The Standard Oil tanker fleet ownership remains unclear. Delivery to Britain postponed pending use of American oil tankers.
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Washington
Dre
State Department
Preas
Dent Wilson
Great Britain
Mplakah
Boon
Tomly
York Harbor
Fio- Imperator
Recone
Averinan
Cunard
Hing
Alata
Britain
Départment and Found
United States
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Wilsepin
Firth of Forth
Tolitels Juriadsetlon
Uealne
Pasaunger Crat
Shipping Board
Muprene Council
Farts
Nuit
Gonde
Heabled Commission
Inter-alliec
Nawil Council
Srene Driain
Nair
New York
Standard 6
Hamburg
Standard Oil Company
England
France
Belgium
Italy
Aaven
Pangseiger
Brithek
Fighting in progress near Tomsk in remote Far East battle
Dispatch reports ongoing combat between Polish and Bolshevik forces near Tomsk about 48 miles east southeast in a distant front. Messages mention wind and confusion, with several named figures like Viveday Dee and Manson Ailist Sinton, while consul Joseph It, and Hed Grasn traits are referenced in a volatile war scene.
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AssociMent
Trrave KR
Manson
Ailist Sinton Yieo
Omuk
Joseph
Itey
Trkafsk
Shipping line transfers and fleet reassignments announced
The White Star Line will take the Prince Friedrich Wilhelm to Orient-Trade Navigation for Far East service and sail it to England. Cunard Line gains the Imperial liner and transfers the Kaiserin Augwate Victoria. Peninsular & Oriental will receive Mobile. Sanderson & Sons to deliver Pretoria. Uncertain allocations for Cap Finistye and Graf Waldersee. Crew to operate ships prepared from Britain before delivery.
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White Star Line
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm
Orient-Rteam Navigation Company
Far East
England
Cunard Line
Imperator
Kaiseria
Augwate Victoria
Peninsular Fund
Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Mobile
Cleveland
Sanderson & Sons
Ellernian
Pretoria
Jment
Ha Cap Finistye
Graf Waldersee
Great Britain
Alore
Bridiah
Lost Continent Sighting In Pacific Ocean Bridge of Land Sought
American scientist William Allan Bryan Dryan of the College of Hawaii plans a voyage toward Juan Fernandez Island to study molluscs and flora. He seeks evidence of a submerged land bridge linking South America to Hawaii, suggesting ancient continental connections and species migration.
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Dees
Pacific Ocean
Are-Hintorle
Land
Remwsen
South-America
Hawaii
William Allanson
Dryan
College of Hawaii
Honolul
Bryan
Argentinus
Mexico
South America
Valpsrillg
Juan Fernandez
Philadelphia’ Academy of Natural Science
Hryad
Jealousy Suspected in Automobile Shooting at Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens Mi Dec 26 An arrest is expected in the killing of J Stanley Crown found shot in his automobile near here Wednesday Sheriff William Caldwell said jealousy fueled the slaying Crown 26 left a 12 year old widow two daughters and a brother His father a Detroit cigar manufacturer died years ago.
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Migh
J. Stanley Crown
William Caldwell
Brawn
Detroit
Ancient Foot Binding Ban Club Advances in Kaipeng
In Kaipeng China an organization formed by city leaders to end foot binding for girls. Songs oppose the practice. students in local schools are urged to pledge not to marry women with bound feet. The group is named the Heavenly Feet Angelation.
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Kaipeng
China
Béya’ Achooln
Union Railway Machinists May Call a Strike
Washington December 26 Ninety eight per cent of the 126 000 union railway machinists voted in November to strike with other trades in the current broad railroad labor dispute International Association of Machinists President William H Johnston announced today The vote was taken before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee reported out the Cummins measure and the union officials did not publish results to avoid appearing to pressure Congress Johnston said the machinists membership runs about five hundred thousand but no more than 125 000 are employed on railroads He explained the strike vote would lead to quitting work if the Cummins bill passes Both Senate and House are described as considering the bill with warning that its anti trust clause could trigger a veto by President Wilson Officials emphasize there is no need for drastic action yet and no general railroad strike is planned at present
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Washington
William H. Johnsson
International Association of Machinsts
Senate Interatate Commerce
Uiventen
Uinchinints' i
Mupvber
Johnston
Airlke
Allway
Cummins
Cangrers
Ani
Atic
Frog
Mu Johnston
Secon
Wilson
Claueo
Johnston Adid
Aken
No Passports for Picture Brides to be Allowed
The Japanese government plans to stop issuing passports for "picture brides" in the United States, with restrictions to begin after December 25. The U S State Department noted earlier intents to halt passports for such marriages when feasible, allowing about two months for adjustments. The move aims to limit applications from Japanese residents in this country.
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TOKDD
Associated Press
United States
America
State Department
Japan
San Franciseo
Thers! Wad
Competition Exams Include Camouflage in Subjects Scheduled
Washington October 25 Camouflage is among the subjects for competitive examination on January 20 for civil service commission positions. Various vacancies including one in the army services open to both men and women exist in positions paying from 2100 to 3800 a year.
Childish Lovers in Tragic City Triangle End in Ash Can
Chicago December 26 a 12 year old boy named Benny Solt attempted suicide by sealing himself in an ash can after a daylong entanglement in a childish triangle. Florence Moeller aged 11 and Barzyk aged 13 were his friends in a misguided romance that ended with police rescue and hospital treatment. The boy reportedly wrote a love note expressing devotion while lamenting heartbreak.
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Chicago
Denny Soltski
Benny
Ane Barzyk
Florence Moeller
Aetter
Annie
Florence
Bloxe
Ayl
Myer Aes
Thagegpe
Mine Workers Meet to Discuss Strike End
Mine Workers of America executive board district No. 14 met at Pittsburg Kansas to discuss ending the Central Coal and Coke strike that began July 17. Judge A B Anderson of Indianapolis may wield influence to end the dispute per President Alexander M Howat. Contempt procedures against Howat were reportedly possible if talks failed.
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Tittsburg
Kan
Unicett Mine Workers of America
Central Coal and Coke Company
Alexander. M.howat
Dtetriet
Ferrera
A. B. Anderson
Indianapolis
Essike
Howat Loston
New England
Smyrna
Constantinople
Alfonso and Queen Victoria Visit South America
In Paris on December 26 7 Alfonso and Queen Victoria sail for South America amid a festive waltz and diplomatic tone. The trip signals renewed regional engagement and cultural exchange as plans and accents are noted.
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