Four great powers sign treaty ending Anglo-Japan alliance
Washington December 13 a landmark pact signed by the four powers in Secretary Hughes office to scrap the Anglo-Japanese alliance and preserve peace in the Pacific. The ceremony lacked pageantry as delegates from the United States Britain France and Japan affixed their signatures and the agreement awaits ratification. The treaty provides joint conferences for disputes and a ten year term with ties to the alliance’s termination on ratifications. Mrs. Frank Cushing and Mrs. Loogootee were in the city yesterday.
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Miners Forced From Jackson Walker Mines by Female Mob
In Girard Kansas on December 13 a large mob of wives and daughters attacked the Jackson Walker coal mines. Estimates place 300 to 400 workers driven from shafts as women organized into three groups led by local figures. The assault left miners stockpiled and tools scattered while authorities resisted increasing deputations to curb further violence.
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Maine
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Ten Days Left in Shopping Rush, Christmas Looms
Fragmentary OCR text shows frantic shopper focus. The note mentions ten days remaining and emphasis on choosing items promptly. Limited readable content suggests urgency to complete purchases before Christmas.
Merchants Meet Lawrenceville Team Tonight
Merchants Association prepares for a basketball doubleheader at the high school gym facing Lawrenceville with a freshmen versus sopohomore prelim. The 218 game starts at 8 pm with tickets 25 and 35 cents. Merchants plan an Evansville weekend slate and have signed Plainville to a December 27 contest.
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Evansville
Bransville
Coltexé
Plainville
Miltenberger Not Seeking Speakership in Special Session
Indianola Dec 13 Representative Jacob D Miltenberger of Muncie says he will not seek the speakership in the House for the special session convening tomorrow due to illness and a bereaved family. The move clears the field for Claide A Smith of Princeton, the only avowed candidate. Smith favors a limited session to act on a reform bill, with the Lieutenant Governor Emmett Branch and Governor McCray viewed as influential factors.
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Princeton
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Freight rate dispute over iron ore shipping
The Interstate Commerce Commission today considered reduced freight rates on iron ore from Lake Erie ports to Pittsburgh, with protests from Buffalo, Cleveland, Erie and port shippers. The plan would cut to January 1 and run through March 31, arguing discrimination favoring Pittsburgh steel makers while prewar rates stood at 82.5 cents per ton.
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Cleveland
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Pittsburgh
Victor Taf
Trial opens for alleged slaver in Van Buren county
In Grayville Illinois today Joseph Mills, a 59 year old suspected slaver, goes on trial in the Van Buren county circuit court. Charged with first degree murder in a case linked to the October death of his ex wife who had promised to remarry him. The proceedings span several days as the defense pleads insanity.
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Grayville
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Fire destroys Indiana residence as children missing amid chaos
A chaotic blaze ripped through a rural Indiana home, leaving two children unaccounted for and a mother in danger. Authorities reported several serious injuries across nearby Evansville hospitals and stated the fire isolated the residence, delaying firefighting efforts. Police pursue leads as investigators examine possible motives and connections to the family.
Christmas Seal Sale Starts in Washington
The anti tuberculosis Christmas seals sale began in Washington with Rev. T. J. Simpson distributing stamps. Stores and hotels will carry the seals in coming days as the Anti-Tuberculosis Society seeks broad participation. Local clubs and churches were urged to support the drive to fund prevention efforts.
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Slater's Plea Opened as Suspect in Party Shooting
Hammond Ind Dec 213.1 Sal hosted a party with four couples including Kalp man Juan. While Juan danced with Mrs Sal, the husband believed improprieties occurred. He left for his room and returned with a pistol, shooting Juan dead before hiding the weapon. The incident ends with the suspect unsure of punishment.
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Washington housing shortage prompts railway division move
The Baltimore and Ohio Railway division plans to relocate workers to Washington as housing shortages persist. Many families slated for relocation face long waits and uncertain timelines while new homes rise, and railway shops prepare to occupy occupied spaces for division employees.
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Approved Work of Trish Delegates in Ireland Pact
In Bablin Ireland on December 13 the Catholic hierarchy endorsed the Irish delegates handling of the peace treaty with Great Britain. Cardinal Logue and bishops from all dioceses issued a statement of confidence in the negotiations. Fears arose that Dail Eireann might repudiate the Anglo Irish treaty as parliamentary sessions approached. Observers noted optimism among some that the Dail would approve by a narrow margin.
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Deaths of Jett Viale and Jefferson Umbion
Debilitated by nervous breakdown, two local men died December 22 at their J Street home. Services are planned at 3 p.m. Wednesday at a nearby church with burial to follow in Hawkins Cemetery.
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Jefferson Umbion
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Girl wife sentenced for slaying husband in Martinsville
In Martinsville Indiana an unnamed woman received a twenty one year sentence for the death of her husband Carl Iene, the father of her unborn child, as authorities describe the fatal incident connected to the case.
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Early Christmas Mail Push Urges Prompt Sending
The post office warns the Christmas rush starts early and urges consumers to mail packages now to avoid holiday congestion. Recipients should not open parcels before Christmas, and staff are urged to manage the rush with order and care.
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City Regency Aims at Bans on Electric Signs
A new ordinance passed Monday tightens sign rules forbidding electric signs on the fustnesa section of the city. Signs must be perpendicular and extend no more than five feet from the building. A council committee will supervise sign construction. City financials show November balance, receipts, warrants, and December head, with various appropriations for plant work and turbine movements at the electric light plant.
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Young Folks Day inquirhges Draws Large Crowds
Sunday turnout across Washington churches and organizations showed strong youth participation. The day drew 459,283 total attendance with 34 percent under 18 at United Brethren, 35 percent at other churches, and notable youth engagement in Free Methodist and Christ Church activities. Local reports credit pastors and schools for mobilizing young people.
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