Mer Rouge Kidnapping Case Sparks National Guard Deployment
National Guards arrived in Mer Rouge Louisiana to help curb lawlessness as the four month old kidnapping case unsettles the town. Victims included Watt Daniels and Watt Daniels Jr along with Thomas Richards Watt Davenport and W. C. Andrews all seized by masked men from Castrope. Daniels and Andrews survived brutal beatings while Davenport and Richards remain missing. Authorities fear bodies found prompt security measures and potential exoduses by local figures.
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New Orleans
National Guards
Monroe
Louisiana
Mer Rouge
JL. Daniels
Met Rouge
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Watt Davenport
W. C. Andrews
Castrope
Davenport
Daniels
Andrews
Richards
M. McKern
McKern
Test Case on Bonus Will Be Hurried to Jan 20
Des Moines officials said a test case to determine the legality of the Iowa soldiers bonus law will be expedited so the supreme court ruling can be announced by January 20. Bond attorney Joe R. Lane will file in Polk county this week. Gen. Harry Wilkins reported 104000 Iowa service men and women have completed bond records, with about 550 Iowa women eligible. Application blanks were prepared for distribution by mail on December 26 to legion posts banks post offices and clerks of district courts statewide.
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Des Moines
Joe R. Lane
Davenport
Iowa
Supreme Court
Lane
Polk County
Harry Wilkins
Denver Police Still Seek Robbery Suspects After $200,000 Heist
Denver authorities report no solid identification of robbers forty eight hours after a $200000 theft. Detectives hold numerous suspects and watch automobile parties while tracing crews without results.
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Denver
Col
Rest the Eyes and Relax Them Quietly
The text advises resting the eyes by briefly closing or covering them with fingertips. It emphasizes taking breaks from light and relaxing for a few minutes to refresh visual strain. The guidance reads as a practical, period health tip.
Christmas cheer shapes middle west season says report
The Associated Press reports brisk Christmas trade and strong charity efforts across the middle west. Cities in Texas and Kansas report large gifts to welfare groups, with Illinois and Wisconsin seeing savings clubs boost holiday shopping and a strong tree shipment from northern Wisconsin to Chicago and surrounding areas.
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Middle West
Goodfellow
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Newsboys’ Associations
Big Brothers
American Legion
Wisconsin
International Sunshine Society
Milwaukee County Hospital
Texas
Dallas
Houston
Ft. Worth
Kansas City
J. 8. Cutter
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Lexington
Louisville
Illinois
Chicago
Post Office Department
Youngstown
Ohio
Russia
Germany
Italy
Balkan States
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Clemenceau Returns From U S Tour In Jovial Mood
Georges Clemenceau arrives in Havre aboard the Paris in a humorous, tired mood after an American tour. He tells reporters he hopes for good results from his trip but leaves judgment to the people. The famed “Tiger” expresses gratitude for public interest in his personal welfare.
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Georges Clemenceau
Prema
Havre
France
Tiger
Paris
Clemenceau
United States
Iowa Shows More Interest in Gym Work
Iowa City December reports growing interest in university gymnastics under Coach Harold E Boyson. Twenty five men seek Hawkeye gymnastic team spots as class sizes rise. Dual meets planned with Minnesota in Minneapolis February 17 and Illinois in Iowa City February 24, plus trip to Columbus for the Western Conference meet.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Harold E. Boyson
Hawkeye
Iowa
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
University of Illinois
Columbus
Army air pilot found alive after blizzard disappearance
Salt Lake City Utah Dec 19 Air pilot Henry George Boon stra missing since last Friday morning when he vanished in a blizzard has been found alive and well at the Rigby Ranch four miles east of the wrecked plane site.
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Associated Preest
Salt Lake City
Utah
Henry George Boonstra
Rigby Ranch
Christmas tree dangers and festive decorations noted
The piece notes that certain people go into forests annually to harvest young evergreens for income. It cites the National Safety Council warning about the hazards of using flammable decorations and candles on Christmas trees while highlighting safe alternatives.
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National Safety Council
Three Bullet Scarred Men Testify in Herrin Riot Trial
Three survivors Joseph O Rourke William Carines and Robert Officer testified in Marion Illinois about the Herrin riot killing twenty non union men last June. Carines identified Peter Hiller as the shooter. O Rourke recalled being shot at the barbed wire fence and later slashed in the neck before being left for dead while pleading for mercy.
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Ftr
Associated Press
Marion
Til
Dee
Herrin
Joseph O'Rourke
William Carines
Robert Officer
Carines
Peter Hiller
O'Rourke
Magnolia News Field Correspondence Odd Observation
Jim Fludson remarks on chicken behavior during field correspondence for Magnolia News. He notes a puzzling pattern where a chicken scratches twice with one foot and once with the other then reverses feet on the next attempt.
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Jim Fludson
Ftainfield
Magnolia News
Bonded Indebtedness of Thirteen Central States Reaches 400 Millions
A suit filed in Sangamon County, Illinois to test the legality of the Illinois soldier bonus law seeks an injunction to halt further action on a $55,000,000 bonus. State Treasurer E B Miller and the recognition board are named in the action brought by EF Hagler, president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
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Central States
Illinois
Associated
Springfield
Sangamone
Service Men's Recognition Board
E. EB. Miller
EF. Hagler
Hlllinois Champer of Commerce
Kansas City Murder Case Goes To Jury
The case of T. Donello charged with murdering his daughter Flora 11 and daughter Helen 13 and disposing of their bodies tied in sacks into the Kansas River was given to the jury.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kans
T. Donello
Flora
Donello
Helen
Kansas River
World Series Proceeds Shared By Charity Groups
Commissioner Landis announced proceeds from the World Series game in New York on Oct 5 were distributed to three national groups American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans each receiving 20452.10. The remaining funds totaling 121566030 were divided among twelve New York charities after local groups directed gifts.
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The
Associat
Chicago
New York Bank
New York
Prunen Testimony Ends as Trial Heads to Jury
Mt Hole New Jersey December 20 The Brunen defendants Doris Brunen and Harry C Mohr faced closing addresses in the murder trial of Honest John Brunen who was shot March 10 while at his Riverside home. The case moves to the jury today with arguments completed this morning.
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Associated Press
MT. Hole
New Jersey
Doris Brunen
Harry C. Mohr
John’ T. Brunen
Brunen
Riverside
Soldier Bonus and Highway Funds Dominate Midwest Debts
Reports from state treasurers show the world war era bonds and credits drive most indebtedness across thirteen states. Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and others report major bond issues for soldiers bonuses and highway improvements, with Nebraska showing no state debt though counties hold bonds.
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Chicago
Middle West
Northwest
Illneis
Michizen
Missouri
Kansas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
North Dakota
Nebraska
Indiana
Kentucky
Oklahoma
General Revenue Fund
Industrial Commission
Bank of North Dakota Capital
Allies Must Accept or Reject Strait Proposals At Lausanne
At Lausanne the Allied powers press Turkey to accept or reject strait settlement terms. Ismet Pasha meets with Ambassador Child as US observers argue for treaty based freedom of the Dardanelles without an international commission. Turkish and Allied positions remain deadlocked over foreign judges and consular courts.
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Irese
Lausanne
Switzerland
Ambassador Child
Ismet Pasha
Lord Curzon
League of Nations
Dardanelles
Turkey
International Commission
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
American College
Smyrna
Switz
Timet Pasha
Near East
Hague Court of Justice
State finances show soldiers bonus bonds approved and outstanding
The electorate authorized a $25,000,000 soldiers bonus bonds with certificates of indebtedness now totaling $17,315,000 covering $15,705,000 for soldiers bonus and other public works. Wisconsin uses surtax income to pay the $20,160,600 soldiers bonus while Indiana bans new bonded debt beyond civil needs.
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Minne
Board of Relief
Wuniversity Buildigs
Wisconsin
Indiana
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Arkansas
Prunen
Cristmas
Tllinois
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