Another Epoch in India Seen Proclaimed by King
London dispatch reports the king’s prorogation of Parliament with February 10 and a royal proclamation praising India’s move toward responsible government. The speech notes peace treaty progress, economic concerns, and plans to send the Prince of Wales to inaugurate the new Indian constitution.
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London
House of Commons
Russia
Great Britain
Prince of Wales
Canada
United States
India
Europe
M. P
Lady Astor
Ruesia
Persia
Ladia
Indias
Annals of
Idia
New Era Begins With Common Purpose Urges Action
The policy aims to achieve its purpose and promises momentous results in human progress. It calls for a common determination among the people and officers to work together for a shared objective, signaling a pivotal shift.
Polk urges allied action to refinance Austria
United action by allied powers is needed to save Austria from chaos and economic wreckage. Frank L. Polk, undersecretary of state and head of the American peace delegation, says commerce arteries to Vienna are cut and relief must be shared, not shouldered by one nation. He cites France's strong economy and hope for a resumption of its industries and trade.
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Washington
Austria
Frank L. Polk
Paris
Polk
Vienna
France
Newark Drops Merchant of Venice From Schools
A Newark committee bans Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice from public school literature citing its negative effect on non Jewish children. The statement argues the play implants the Jew stereotype in a student’s mind, likening it to real city Jews.
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Newark
New York
Chicago
First Hospital Ship Retief Launched at Philadelphia Yard
The United States hospital ship Retief, believed to be the first built for its purpose, was launched at the Philadelphia navy yard on December 24.
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Philadelphia
United States
Retief
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Pershing Visits Laclede Mo in Homecoming Style
General John J Pershing returns to his boyhood village Laclede Missouri for a homecoming visit. He steps from his private car to a cheering crowd calling him Jack and grins as he greets old friends and relatives before a welcome dinner at the Pershing home.
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Laclede
John J. Pershing
Pershine
Jack
Thella
Mattie
Forker
al Warfield
neBra
Pershing
State Dept Seeks Safe Conduct for 249 Anarchists to Soviet Russia
The United States plans to deport 249 Russian radicals aboard the Buford to Bolshevik Russia. A State Department cable to foreign capitals requests safe conduct and humane treatment, noting authorities will govern the transport en route. Commissioner General of Immigration Anthony Cominetti says the goal is delivery to Soviet Russia despite concerns.
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State Department
Bolshevik Russia
Washington
Buford
Roetute
Russia
Europe
Anthony Cominetti
Genere
Soviet
Pest
Soviet Russia
Immigration Probe Targets Alien Rhetoric in Moscow’s Shadow
In Washington the immigration committee plans hearings at eastern ports after the holidays to examine seditious papers seized by federal agents. Chairman Johnson says deportations to a remote island may occur as the panel investigates Russian propaganda and the so called ambassador Tadwig C. A. K. Martens. Senator Moses from New Hampshire will head subcommittees tracking Soviet influence and radicals.
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Johnson
House Immigration Committee
Washington
Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Moses
Rep
New Turmpshire
Tadwig C. A. K. Martens
United States
Soviet Russia
January 1 promises drop in retail food prices
Washington announces that retail food prices may fall with the new year. Attorney General Valmer cites downward annual trend and government efforts to curb profiteering and hoarding as key factors. He urges producers to maximize output and consumers to save and avoid extravagance to reduce the cost of living.
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Washington
Almer
Valmer
Department of Justice
Boston Teachers Get 384 Dollar Salary Increase
Boston officials report the House of Representatives passed a bill granting an 1884 salary rise to every Boston school teacher after Senate approval. The measure aims to raise pay across city schools.
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Boston
House of Representatives
Senate
Virgo Faces Accusation By Mrs Tabor
Mrs Sarah J Tabor confessed to the death of daughter Maid Virgo in Lawton Michigan. She said Joseph Virgo removed Maid for an illegal operation, then possibly attempted to ship the body out of state before authorities. The case centers on a cellar burial and a disputed maternity.
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Sarah Tabor
Maud
Lawton
Mich
van Tivren County
Tabor Virgo
HH. Adams
Glenn Warner
Joe
Warner
Adams
Virgo
Joseph Virgo
Marta
Taber
Tabor
Leo
Michigan
Mand
Tabor case details reveal body concealment and shifting plans
The transcript portrays Joe delaying embalming Maud after her death then moving the body between a couch a chest and a cellar. A witness testifies she lied about placing the body and Mrs. Tabor says she was tired of being the goat. Walter Tabor remained unaware of the case facts on return from California with Sheriff Barker.
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Maud
Joe
Gotham police play Santa to city children
New York officers carried on their yearly Christmas tradition by entertaining children at station houses with decorated trees and handing out toys, shoes, candy and fruit. At Alexander Avenue station reserves prepared baskets and food for families, and the Seventy-First Regiment Armory hosted the biggest Christmas party with about ten thousand attendees.
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New York
Alexander Avenue
Seventy-first Regiment
Shoppers See Wife Kill Husband in Texas Town
Thillas Texas December 24 Christmas shoppers crowded a downtown street as Mrs Andrew Ott 21 shot and killed her husband a 24 year old salesman. The incident occurred during the holiday rush.
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Thillas
Tex
Andrew Ott
Howat Released From Kansas Jail
Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas district of the United Mine Workers, was freed from Marion county jail by U S District Judge A B Anderson. He agreed to join international officials in sending telegrams to the Kansas district executive board to end strikes in Kansas coal mines. If the pact is honored, the contempt hearing slated for next Monday may be adjourned. William Green urged the plan.
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Indianapolis
Tee
Alexander Howat
Kansas
United Mine Workers of America
Marion County
United States
A. B. Anderson
Howat
International
Kansas Miners’ Executive Board
Central Coal & Coke Company
Will Reopen Historic Mirror Factory in Chauny France
Dec 24 report that the historic mirror factory founded by Jean Baptiste Colbert and linked to Louis XIV will resume operations soon. The plant once employed about 2,000 workers before the war and will restart jobs in the near future.
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Chauny
France
Jean Baptiste Colbert
Louis XIV
Armed raiders seize explosives at Lisduff railway works
In Lisduff County Cavan Ireland a unit of armed men raided a railway works and seized a stock of explosives after surprising sentries The seizure is reported from the site of the works with details limited to the raid and the material taken.
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Lisduff
County Cavan
Ireland
Deepton
Commission Appointed to Investigate Wages and Prices in Coal
A commission has been appointed to investigate wages and prices in the coal industry. The panel will study labor costs, production expenses, and market conditions to determine Fair handling of miners and operators.
Inquiry Plan Says Weekslong Hearing Likely
A planned inquiry announces a long listening process led by President Wilson with a commission appointed to examine the luminous coal industry. The investigation is expected to continue for several weeks.
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Speeta Warhinghor, Bt
Bee. Ee
Wilson
Mondas Commission
Ae Te Ae Luminous Coal
London store sells houses to public in grand department bid
London Det. 24 reports a five room house offering at a leading department store founded by Harry Selfridge. The sale drew many curious buyers while industry observers noted the surprising expansion beyond typical goods into real estate as shoppers rushed to invest in the new line of offerings.
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London
Hirgest
Harry On
Chicago
Ford to Boost Men's Wages in Major Pay Rise
Reports in Detroit claim Henry Ford plans to raise the daily wage to eight dollars for about 71 000 workers with a one year effective date. Officials would not confirm the move and details hinge on Ford liquidating $100 million in Ferd stock, with Edsel Ford slated to hold family control.
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Detroit
Mich
Dees
Henry Ford
Ford
Joan
Edsel
British in Caucasus Ports Secure Lines to Batum and Baku
Moscow wireless reports that Britain has occupied Batum on the Black Sea and Baku on the Caspian coast to halt Parke penetration into the Caucasus. Rail connections are said to be in place, reinforcing control of the region.
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Baku
Batumt
Gays
Moscow
London
Batam Sea
Amt
Caspian
Parke
Caucasus
Chicago Bandits Survive Overnight Bank-Office Robbery
A pair of revolvers robbed the Pond Packing offices in Chicago around 3 PM. The bandits escaped with pay and fled into the night, authorities say.
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Chicago
Revoluers
Automobile Walting Int Hood
Pond Packing Company
New Screw Fastener Aims to Save Steel
An Australian inventor Bagee develops a new screw fastener designed to grip bale materials, enable easier grasp and alignment, and reduce steel usage in construction. The device promises stronger holds and potential labor savings in manufacturing.
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Bagee
Uwereby
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Commons
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REDS
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United States of America
Janeh
Mrs. Tabor
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Gotham Police
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