Senate Told of Cable Situation and Land Permit
Washington reports that the state department refused a permit for Western Union to land a Miami cable. Norman Davis outlined South American cable history, monopoly by a British firm, and calls for American ownership and noncensorship. Also noted is Henry Morganthau named Wilson’s personal representative for Armenian arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
State Department
Western Union Telegraph Company
Miami
Fla
Norman Davis
State
Senate
Davis
Kellogg
Western Telegraph Company
Brazil
South America
all-American
France
Great Britain
Atlantic
United States
Europe
Scandinavia
Western Union
Western Telegrap Company
London
Travis
New York
all-American Cable Company
Ketlage
Morganthau
Waehingimi
D. T
Henry Morganthau
Aseador
Turkey
Wilson
Armenia
Omaha Mail Robbery Suspect Admits Involvement
Edward Valentine, claimed Akron Ohio roots, confessed to police in Chicago that he took part in the $3 500 000 Omaha mail robbery. He was arrested Saturday in a rooming house and carried about 1000 registered letters. Under prolonged questioning he admitted his connection and attempted to flee yesterday before being recaptured.
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Chicago
Edward Valentine
Akron
Ohio
Omaha
Valentine
Iguard
Million Dollar Fire Halts Heimbacher Mills Plant
A million dollar blaze at Heimbacher Rolling Mills Company in Madison Illinois raged at noon threatening nearby American Car and Foundry and igniting multiple small fires citywide. About a thousand firefighters battled high winds and heat as the plant burned, with losses estimated at 750000 to 1000000 dollars and the cause not yet known.
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Adison
Heimbacher Rolling Mills Company
American Car & Foundry Company
Ames
Rolling Mills Company
Stoned by playmates death reported in Michigan town
In Helleville Michigan Ras nag C Kleinehmidt a one year old boy died in University hospital after being stoned by playmates when they left school. A lantern search found him by the roadside unconscious before death. Coroner and sheriff to investigate as authorities seek details of the assault. A municipal Christmas tree event is noted in Vincennes sponsored by the YMCA and YWCA.
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Helleville
Mich
Rasnag C. Kleinehmidt
University Hospital
Ato Arbor
Birelfield
Vincennes
Farmers Institute Session At City Hall With Notable Lectures
City hall hosts annual farmers institute in session led by Chairman Austin Tomey with discussions on economic production of livestock and household conveniences. Leila Gaddis stresses farm women’s work conditions and home improvements while urging prudent home spending and innovation. County Agent Berns urges farmer cooperation and attendance at the Short Course meeting as officers are appointed and the session adjourns.
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Bert White
J Annual
Farmers” Institute
Austin Tomey
Liveratochi
Leila Gadath
Miss. Gaddis
Miss Gaddis
Comuty
Berns
Instate
Lumber prices fall back toward normal levels
Market notices show lumber costs easing as supply meets demand. Advertisers report substantial price cuts on items like yellow pine and wetted board products, with figures dropping from highs to around four to eight dollars per unit and related materials following similar declines.
Building material prices ease as postwar demand shifts
A focal dealer quotes softer cement and roofing costs with $11 per barrel for new cement and near $8 to $20 for other items. Prices trend toward prewar levels, with many building goods expected to fall in price as construction work accelerates by spring.
Harmony appeals shape Indiana legislature session
Governor elect Warren T. McCray and Republican leaders urged lawmakers to pursue harmony in the looming session. The joint meeting of House and Senate members approved an open gathering policy to foster confidence and stress selecting capable leaders for the chamber. McCray said his aim is to administer state affairs with restraint and earn the people’s respect.
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Indianapolis
Senate
House of Representatives
Severin
Warren T. McCray
eTnorejepe Emmett ‘Branehand
Wasituth
Atute
Hdude
Senédte
Fai
McCray
Quendam
Fia Senate
Macopentts
Tak McCray
Vincennes to Fight Higher Light Rates
Vincennes residents prepare to oppose a proposed Electric Light and Power Company rate increase. A public service commission hearing is set for December 16 in Indianapolis, with Mayor McDowell and City Attorney Nat to attend along with John L. Klemeyer of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Vincennes
Ind
Ijblic Service —Commission
Yhureday
Indianapolis
McDowell
Nat
John L. Klemeyer
Chamber of Com
Seal Sale Helps Local Child In Warrington Relief Effort
A crippled girl, Vivian Nash, will be treated at the Long Hospital Indianapolis after a conference and support from the Daviess County Tuberculosis Association, school officials, and Dr J N Tirey. The move follows consent from her father and aims to provide nursing care and nutrition for recovery. Rotarians and local agencies assist in arranging the transfer and ongoing support for her treatment.
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Warrington
Daviess County
emMcals
Vivian Nash
Stanttah
Robert
Tuilianapolis
Vivian
Uitte
Miss Stanton
Hearing Set On District Se 11 Electric Rates
The United Ming Workers of District Se 11 report a planned hearing on electricity rates amid protests by workers and heavy users. Proposals involve service adequacy and price increases with representation from Bloomfeld Sullivan Martinsvitls Peteraburg and nearby towns. The commission aims to delay the hearing date to gather more evidence from operators and business interests.
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United Ming Workers
Se 11
Bloomfeld
Sullivan
Miss Bob White financially successful stage show
Miss Bob White staged at the First Methodist church by the Ladies Aid Society as rural home talent draws large crowds. The production netted profits shared by the society and the company with strong audience turnout over two nights. Thieves also looted Haxtyide's year place in Bicknell and Morgan's furniture, while the Pennsylvania Hepol’is Saturday night total is reported.
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Misa Bob Whit
Tuesqlay Oepra House
Lefiles Aid Society
First Methoy Hist Church
Washington
Panta
the Badies’ Aid
Society of the Methodial
Church
Behapd
Haxtyide
Bicknell
Morgan
Pennsylvania
Hog prices continue downward trend in market
Hog prices fell in the Minneapolis market with heavy hogs selling around 29.97 to 30 per hundred pounds and most lots from 25 to 28.20 as several years low. The market saw about 20,000 hogs offered with some steady pricing on select grades.
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Tadianapalis
Tah
Dee
Padianapolix Lve
Sinn Fein Intensifies Push to Win Foreign Support
London dispatch reports Sinn Fein efforts to attract foreign nations to their cause. Cork’s Lord Mayor O Callaghan urged intervention and offered to testify before an English tribunal rather than a global body.
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London
Sinn Felnern
O'Callagshan
Cork
Harding Strives to Mend Senate Rift Amid Insurrection Talks
Marion Ohio December 14 Rival factions in the irreconcilables threaten a senate split as President-elect Harding weighs inviting leaders to Marion to counter a movement like the one that disrupted Coolidge's tenure. There is fear over a cabinet including Hoover and the domestic program. Raymond Robbins from Chicago may visit to discuss domestic legislation and party alignment.
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Marion
Seneia
Harding
Teall
League of Ma Tlans
Hoover
Renata
Prise
Raymond Robbing
Chicago
Second Mrs Majors Awarded $350 in Annulment Case
In a decision by J. W. Ogdon the court voided the marriage of Richard J. Majors to Martha Fisher after Majors learned his first wife was alive. The ruling stated Fisher would receive $350 as her share of property Majors accumulated during the marriage. A separate suit by George Dally, of Lawrenceville, Wisconsin, sought 3900 plus costs against Horner Elevator and Mill Company.
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Dudge J. W. Ogdon
Richard JM. Majors
Martha Fisher
Majors
Fea
George Dally
Horner Elevator and Mill Company
Lawrareevillet
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Kong
Avcray
Harmon
Michigan
H. P. Marys
Kirk
Swift
Prince Albert Tobacco
Seal Sale
Bob White
Majors I
W. J. Bacon
East Main
Washington Gloak and Suit Store
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