Allied prime ministers in session today
The conference of Allied premiers met for two hours this morning with leaders from Britain France Italy and Belgium present. Mussolini arrived last night but offered no reparations statement while Bonar Law was expected to speak only if the British gov ernment shows a receptive stance as new German proposals were awaited from Berlin.
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Associated Presse
London
France
Italy
Belgium
Mussolino
Bonar Law
Berlin
Snow Forecast for Iowa Next Week
Weather outlook from Washington DC on December 9 calls for below normal temperatures and local snowfall at the start and end of the coming week across Iowa.
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T Preas
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Attorney General to Probe Drunkenness Charge in Iowa
In Des Moines the investigation into alleged drunkenness of County Attorney Rippey and County Auditor Rhodes at a Fort Madison party will be led by Attorney General Gibson. Governor Kendall defers action awaiting Gibson’s future steps and notes no substantiation of intoxication in Judge Otterback’s letters.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Rippey
Rhodes
Fort Madison
Orte Crosse
Gibson
Kendall
Otterback
Professor Tiernan Arrives in New York Seeks Quiet Retreat
John P Tiernan a former Notre Dame faculty member known for recent publicized martial affairs has arrived in New York to get on his feet. He will remain in seclusion for a period, his brother Peter Tiernan said, as the family aims to help him straighten out and start anew.
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Associated Press
New York
John P Tiernan
Notre Dame University
Peter Tiernan
Tiernan
John
Marriage by radio deemed illegal in New York
Albany December 9. New York Attorney General Newton holds that a marriage performed by radio is illegal. The law’s presence requirement means actual presence of witnesses and attendees, as well as the marrying couple, not a constructive presence.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Newton
Armadillo Holds Record With 92 Teeth
The armadillo is noted for 92 teeth the most of any animal, a remarkable dental count that highlights its unique biology.
National Guard lag due to funds shortage in 1923 outlook
Washington reports lack of funds leaves the National Guard one year behind Congress guidance. Major General George C. Richards notes insufficient funding delays expansion to five infantry and one cavalry divisions, with 18 infantry divisions planned nationwide. Progress hinges on state armory readiness and federal support.
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Washington
BD. C
National Guard
Congress
George C. Rickards
Militia Bureau
Rickards
New York City
Brooklyn
Richards
27Th
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Cal
Utah
Nevada
R. I
Idaho
Towa
Kans
Minn
N. D
Wash
Wye
War Department
Nations Guard
Guard
United States
Senator Edge of New Jersey Weds in Maine Ceremony
Senator Walter Edge of New Jersey married Camille Sewall in Bath Maine. The 22 year old daughter of Harold Sewall, a retired ship builder, attended with many distinguished guests including Vice-President Coolidge.
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Bath
Maine
Walter Edge
New Jersey
Camille Sewall
Harold Sewall
Coolidge
Soldiers of Haiti Fire For International Rifle Honors
Haiti’s gendarmerie showed rapid improvement at a two day rifle meet in Port au Prince. Sergeant Astrale Rolland led with 224 of 250 in the president’s match and 234 in the national team event, earning honors and gifts from President Borno. The south department won the national team title 1738, while Port au Prince placed second and the north last with 1590.
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Associated Press
Port-Au-Prince
Dy Mail
Haiti
United States
National Palace
Astrale Roiland
Jeremie
Department of the South
Pouinta
Central Department
Department of the North
Rolland
Borno
Madame Borno
John H. Russell
Theodore P. Kane
Dessalines Field
Europe
America
Iowa to require literacy test for all voters
Des Moines Iowa December 9 The state election commission votes to urge the coming legislature to enact a law requiring all Iowa voters to pass a literacy test before voting Governor Kendall and other commission members agree The commission also elected Dr Walter A Jessup of Iowa City president and J C Cunningham of Ames secretary
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Desoines
Iowa
State Election Commission
Kendall
Walter A. Jessup
Iowa City
J. C. Cunningham
Ames
Miller and associate jailed for hootch sales in Iowa
Fred Miller arrested by State Agent Stoner in Oelwein on bootlegging pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge Taylor to thirty days in jail. He peddled hootch for Matt Roth of Littleton who received a year in jail and a $250 fine. Both began serving today.
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Oelwein
Iowa
Fred Miller
Stoner
Taylor
Matt Roth
Littleton
Smuggling crackdown along Rio Grande tightens border trade
Brownsville Texas reports that a new tariff law with stricter penalties aims at drug smugglers and bootleggers. Officials note improved enforcement as smugglers adapt by using hog bladders and river winds to move contraband. river bends and dense brush hinder patrols along the 100 mile land route and 5000 mile water course.
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Brownsville
Texas
Rio Grande
Mission
No Clue To Murder Of Taxicab Driver
Des Moines police remain without a clue in the Thursday night death of taxi driver F. W. Mitchell. Chief James McDonald said officers questioned several friends and associates but still have no motive or suspect identified.
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Prema
Des Moines
Pollice
F. W. Mitchell
James McDonald
Mitchell
Local travelers and a Havre student visit kin
Florence Carr, a Havre high school student, spent today and tomorrow with her parents. Mrs Ray Callister and son Raymond of Keota were Washington shoppers who came from Ottumwa and returned home last evening.
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Florence Carr
Havre
Ray Callister
Raymond
Keota
Washington
Ottumwa
Clemenceau Urges U. S. To Aid Europe
Georges Clemenceau spoke in Philadelphia urging America to return to Europe and help spread independence worldwide. He received a long ovation at the Academy of Music as crowds along with stars and stripes and French colors filled the venue.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Georges Clemenceau
America
Europe
Academy of Music
Mr Rogers Visits Prospective Bride in Des Moines
Mrs Ruth Schermerhorn a widow claims George Rogers of Chicago promised to give five thousand dollars to restore her beauty and marry her. Rogers, described as 32, six feet tall and dark, visited the Schermerhorn home on Thanksgiving Day, sparking desire to avoid publicity.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Dec
George Rogers
Chicago
Ruth Schermerhorn
Schermerhorn
Railway unions in Chicago conference discuss merger plan
About five hundred delegates from sixteen railway employee organizations gathered in Chicago for a two day conference. The aim is to start a national movement and possibly unite the sixteen unions into one body.
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Railway Unions IN
Chicago
Associated Press
Roster of Music Clubs Grows Across Nation
The National Federation of Music Clubs adds 230 affiliated clubs in nine months of 1922, Texas leads with 29 new groups, followed by Georgia and North Carolina. Local clubs drive concert courses outside major centers and promote audience education in music nationwide.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Ill
National Federation of Music Clubs
Helen Harrison Mills
Texas
Georgia
North Carolina
Mills
W. A. Fisher
Boston
National Federation of Music
Fisher
National Federation
Expect Near East Problem to Be Settled
Turks retreat from hard terms and indicate readiness to capitulate in negotiations. Diplomats claim progress toward a settlement as pressure eases and the stakes for regional stability are highlighted. An authoritative channel cites improved prospects and renewed talks among involved powers.
Lausanne clears air on Dardanelles through far eastern talks
In Lausanne optimism grew as Ismet Pasha toned Turkey's Dardanelles stance and Lloyd Curzon's reply eased tension with Russia. Naval and military experts thrashed out settlement details in informal sessions and a sub committee worked on Turkey's capitulation program, with days more discussion expected before a full session.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Ismet Pasha
Dardanelles
Lloyd Curzon
Turkey
Russia
M. Tchitcherin
Daring Whiskey Theft Reported At Jack Daniels Distillery
Police pursue clues after a heist at the Jack Daniels distilling company in St. Louis valued at 50 000 to 100 000 dollars. A dozen bandits overpowered watchman William Sullivan and a government guard and escaped with fifty barrels and four hundred kegs of whiskey.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Jack Daniels Distilling Company
William Sullivan
TO PRESERVE ORDER AT HERRIN TRIALS
Marion Illinois December 9 Threats of jail sentences for courtroom demonstrations by Judge T D Hartwell presiding add interest to the murder trial of five men in connection with the Herrin mine riots last June 21 and 22 which caused 23 deaths Testimony is expected to begin next Wednesday The judge said spectators may not express sympathy for either side and he will employ more bailiffs to maintain absolute order
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Associated Press
Marion
Til
T. D. Hartwell
Herrin
Train collision in dense fog injures many in South Carolina
A rear-end collision between Atlantic Coast Line trains Nos. 80 and 62 at Tranahank Station in dense fog left one dead and about a score of passengers seriously or lightly hurt. The fatally wounded man, I. R. Edwards of Snumoater, South Carolina, died later in a local hospital.
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Charleston
Atlantic Coast Line
Jor
Tranahank Station
8. C
I. R., Edwards
Snumoater
South Carolina
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Professor Tiernan
Tinue
Gen. Richards
Senator Enge
Kendall Agrees
DesMoines
Jessup President
Proas
Monthly Agricultural Review
Department of Agriculture
Clemenceau
U. 8
MR. Rogers
John B. Useless, Esq
Mustic Club
St. Louis, Mo
Carolina
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