Blizzard to Follow Flood Strains Southern States
Torrential rains drenched Alabama Georgia and Mississippi causing river floods and three deaths. Ten inches of rain fell in several spots while Meridian Mississippi faced freezing temperatures and widespread homelessness. Rail traffic and streetcar service were severely disrupted across the region.
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Evanston
Rogers Park
Oak Park
Atlanta
South
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Alanbaton
Meridian
Miss
Suffering Records Fuel Shortage Across Northwest and Chicago
Snow and fuel shortages plague the Northwest with two deaths reported. Volunteers mine coal at Bear Creek and Sand Coulee to ease hunger and fuel needs while Portland yards close and schools suspend. Chicago endures zero or below temperatures as charity reserves run dry and thousands face suffering.
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Spokane
Wash
Northwest
Bear Creek
Sand Coulee
Montame
Great Falls
Mont
Butte
Yakima Commercial Club
Oregon
Redding
Cal
Tehama
Bend
Ore
Astoria
Portland
Moscow
Idaho
East Helena
Pullman
Orotine
Southwest
Kansas City
Dee
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Chicago
City
Zery
William H. Ehrmann
Cook County
Death sentence for American deserter in Swiss trial
In Fribeurs the criminal court condemned former American soldier Crix to death in contumacy after he was charged with murdering Italian traveler Vuillermet. Crix, a massive deserter who escaped prison, has no known kin. Fellow deserter Munzie received seven years' imprisonment.
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Berne
Switzerland
Fribeurs
Here
Bolshevik Offense Repulsed on Narva Front
In Revel Esthenia on December 11 the bolsheviks launched a major assault on the Narva front. A fierce barrage preceded ten furious attacks which were repulsed by Esthenian forces with heavy Bolshevik losses.
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Bolsheviki
Narva
Revel
Esthenia
Esthenians
Treasury budget mix raises total to five billion
Washington December 11 1920 Omissions in submitted estimates push proposed government expenditures for the coming year to 5 240 070 031 from 4 865 400 000 Representative Goodhbar iown chair of the appropriations committee warned that if Congress appropriates more than 4000 000 000 for next five years beyond necessary funds for the United States railroad administration the nation will fail its taxpayers He noted omitted items include 878 000 000 for road construction 100 300 000 for redemption of War Savings certificates 30 760 000 to continue the 240 annual bonus for government workers 40 000 000 for post office salaries 45 000 000 for supplemental estimates and 60 000 000 for deficiencies He added July 1921 deficit could reach 2 5 billion with a further 1 000 000 000 needed as working balance The committee began work on four appropriation bills and received supplemental estimates totaling about 32 000 000 including 1 289 500 for government employees' compensation funds
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Washington
Goodhep. Iown
Appropriations Committee
House
United States Railroad Administration
Mr. Good
Good
Glass
God
Treasury
Stamps for Liquor Are Being Made in Readiness
Washington December 11 The bureau of engraving and printing rushes night and day to produce liquor stamps as a possible Prohibition lift looms. Officials say the 24 hour work was not to anticipate a change but to avoid being caught napping. Hebert A Sideman of Port Jervis appeals to the District Court of Appeals after a district supreme court ruling dismayed his petition against Secretary Lamont over ratification notices.
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
District Sureme Court
Hebert A. Sideman
Port Jervis
N. Y
Lamwsing
State Department
Justice Weitz
Department
Wideman
District Court of Appeals
Canada Booze Trade Bic More Whisky Sold to Dominion Now Than It Was Wet
London reports government returns showing Canadian whisky sales under prohibition rising each year. Through November 1917 52,000 gallons worth £7,000. through November 1918 5,000 gallons worth £7,000. through November 1919 115,000 gallons worth £160,000.
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Dominion
London
Canada
Live Stock for the Allies under German peace terms
Agents in Germany are to deliver milk cows sheep and goats to the Entente under the peace treaty plan. States must export a herd ratio to Nazi agricultural authorities. Cattle owners may protest but must surrender stock with no compensation. fines up to 5000 marks apply for refusals. Ship surrender valuation reports 500 million marks received by the German shipping association.
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Bertin
Germany
National Economic Minister
German Shipping Association
New Berlin
Army convention explores new efficiency program at Camp Taylor
Major General W. G. Haan says the United States seeks a systematic course to raise soldier efficiency through vocational and educational work. Representatives from the army and educational institutions discuss leadership and training as essential to both war and peace.
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Louisville
Zachery Taylor
United States
MajoGen
W. G. Haan
War Plains Divion
General Staff
Washington
Minneapolis Becomes Center of Street Car Fight
Dec 11 report shows a defeated service franchise measure in Minneapolis with 23 372 votes for and 20215 against. Mayor Meyers led opposition when the plan to control and fix returns for street car operation failed.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Ovet
J. F. Meyers
Omiinance
Espionage Trial Delays as 25 Witnesses Remain to Examine
In Kansas City a trio of WLW members faces espionage charges as 25 witnesses await cross examination when court opens. A mass of documentary evidence including reading matter and posters is set for jury review relating to wheat and oil fields in Kansas and Oklahoma in 1917. In New York the socialist paper The Call is barred from mail service, claimed not a newspaper under second class mail rules.
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Chicago
Oklahoma
New York
Two Big Fires Tear Through Tulsa Business District
In Tulsa on December 11 a major blaze swept the media district and threatened an entire block. The Alexander Building burned down and the B Cock Lumber Company was totally destroyed. Firefighters faced delays as equipment was diverted to the lumber yard blaze near the downtown conflagration.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tmdia
Alexander Bulding
B. Cock Lumber Company
Smatness
Lumber Rar
Newberry Election Case Set for Senate Panel Review
Senator Nachen, chair of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, will call a meeting to consider the Newberry election case late this week or Tuesday next. Senator Dillingham said it would be unfair to proceed while the defendant is before the Grand Rapids court.
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Senate
Dillingham
Washington
DL Nachen
Senate Privleges and Elections Committee
Newberry
Grand Rapids
Three Day Week Is New Order in Chicago
Chicago adopted a three day week and a six hour day as a coal conservation plan, with industry essential labor cut 30 percent. Starting Thursday, closing hours move to noon to conserve fuel, and retail stores may open later on Saturdays to stock for Christmas. Theaters get one extra show per week and vaudeville houses eleven weekly performances, with cold weather likely to prolong the measures.
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Chicago
Iters
Mercury
United States
Government Coal Administration
Piltic Nillities Commission
Hool
Op. Ti
Aishton
Utilities Commission
Tadiarapelis
Curiail Hele Wee
Men Await Official Confirmation Of Strike Break
Report from workers indicates many on site await official word as union leaders press for clarity on stoppage and potential consequences. Authorities have yet to announce a formal decision or timeline.
Iowa Open Friday Mines of Slnep Begin Fall Blast
Iowa miners brace for a mine blast Friday as a 14 percent wage increase is reported. In Bloomington and Danville districts, mines resume after strike action, with operators expecting full production to start soon. Michigan mines also report ongoing activity as workers return to coal cutting.
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Evening Journal
Bloomington
Danville
Michigan
Germania Liner Collision in Halifax Port Reported
Special to Evening Journal from Halifax: The Liettidh liner Germania, with a large number of Americans aboard, collided in port under its own steam and emerged above the water line.
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Halifax
French Clash at Flume Leaves Many Dead and Wounded
Special to Evening Journal reports fighting near Paris on December 11 between French forces and PY Annassie teers at Flume. Casualties were heavy on both sides. Italian troops reportedly pillaged the Mremeh region and its ports.
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Evening Journal
Paris
PY Annassieteers
Flume
Mremeh
Epots
Chicago Uses Lever Act Authority for Fuel Saving
The city enforces fuel saving under the Lever Act with penalties up to one year in prison or 5088 dollars fine. Salvation Army reports ongoing difficulty in obtaining coal and notes it has run fuel relief stations in poorer city areas.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
Flyer Wins 50000 Prize in Early Flight Record
An Australian winner, stated as Ort and Darwin, along with Dee Cay and Rons Smith, arrived from England claiming a 350000 prize for completing a long flight to Australia. The journey began near London with a path through Cairo, then across seas toward Java's vicinity, finishing near northern Australia close to Pulnwrsten.
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Ort
Darwin
Australia
Dee, Cay
Rons Smith
Uior
England
Sele Fere
London
Cairo
Thay
Ims Mahl
Pes Bing Thethy
Thar Elty
Eensien
Tihs
Suntan Island
Java
Metahayimlighe
Derwin
Australis
Pulnwrsten
Federal map effort maps vast unmapped U S whale territory
A Geological Survey report notes that about three fifths of U S territory remains unmapped. It calls for an adequate map to guide development and national progress across the largely unmapped regions and waters.
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U. S. Y Washington
Utitt
Geological Survey
Pacific Mail Adds Freighters to Begin New Route
Foggy report notes Pacific Mail to add freighters Frei San Vrenesses to start operations linking Philippine and Chinese ports to French settlements. Company confirms plan and route details.
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Pacific Mail
Pacthe Mall St
Bignits Settlements Company
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FEDS
House Appropriations
Booze Trade Bic
Haan
War Plans Division
State of Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Lodge
Massachusetts
W. W. Spokane
Industrial Workers of the World
Spokane County
Lindsley Omoo Heerie
R. M. Webster
Centralia
American Legion
Seattle
Thee
W. J. Morris
Roy Draper
W.W.S
Board of Trade
Illinois
Nowfira
Iowa
Morrow
Flyer
Ross Smith
Port Darwin
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