Submarine Abolition Urged At Arms Conference
Washington December 20. Lord Lee of the British Admiralty will urge at a plenary session of the arms conference that submarines be abolished, deeming them a danger to commerce and a cheaper war. France asks two more submarines for northern Africa protections, while Saaraut signals willingness to accept near-proposed quota with practical age changes. The French retreat from a fleet goal signals broader shifts in naval bargaining.
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Predictions for 1026 World Shaking Plagues and War
London, Dec 20. The British Journal of Astrology predicts 1926 will shake the world with plagues famine floods shipwrecks riots and revolution. It foresees a Armageddon six years hence ending in universal peace in 1932, though with heavy losses and exhaustion.
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London
British Journal of Astrology
Mare
Solsheviam
Interlocking Rail Directorates Barred
Washington December 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission moves toward breaking up the interlocking railroad directorate under the Esch Cummins law The commission orders William Rockefeller Harold Vanderbilt and George Baker to relinquish directorships in two thirds of their holdings These offices must be given up before December 31 of this year
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
William Rockefeller
Harold Vanderbilt
George Baker
Debs Release Hinted As Christmas Hope Feels Mixed
Reported word from private sources says Eugene Debs and the socialist leader’s wife may be released at once or shortly after Christmas. A White House petition signed by 35,000 people urged Debs' release as federal prisoners near Terre Haute, Indiana, awaited decision. The scene centers on Debs and his wife amid cautious public reaction.
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White House
Terre Haute
Eugene
Eugene Debs
Vincennes Faces Washington In Key Holiday Showdown
Vincennes and Washington meet in a close test as both squads boast unbeaten records this season. Burris, a former star now with State Normal, is slated to boost Vincennes while Washington pursues a strong interior and guard lineup. The game, set for Terre Haute district gyms, aims to draw a large crowd with potential league implications and a busy holiday schedule.
Farmers Short Course features dairy cow topic in Washington
A farmers short course in Washington January 3-5 will spotlight the dairy cow as a key topic. G P A Diocanse leads the dairy department with lectures and demonstrations on dairy value, purebred stock, and profitable dairying. Free lectures and demonstrations cover selecting dairy cows, rearing stock, and dairy product importance.
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Washington
G.p A. DioCanse
Dairy
Pordue Apteneateg
Eben Aubjoce
Perry Lex
Atari
Vance -Hardware and Implement Company
Cunningham Named New Manager at Simpson Lumber Yard Vincennes
Vincennes Indiana December 20 Johal W Cunningham formerly of Indianapolis and Vincennes arrived from Washington to assume management of the W M Simpson Lumber Co yard replacing John M Simpson who will serve as district manager for southern Indiana Cunningham has a long tenure with the firm having begun as an auditor in Vincennes later moving to the Klemeyer yard and the Washington yard before becoming district manager John M Simpson remains hospitalized in Chicago at St Luke's recovering from a back injury after a fall in the yard and will return to Vincennes to make his home upon discharge
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Simpson Lumber Co
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Vinesntes Lumber Company
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Chicago
Vincenner
Mi-O-Na Stomach Relief Promoted by Lindeman's Pharmacy
A garbled OCR item touts Mi-O-Na stomach relief with a money back guarantee from Lindeman's Pharmacy. It mentions Marley and Hemis in the city visit context, but the readable bits emphasize a guaranteed product promotion and pharmacy endorsement.
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American soldiers' hangings in France described in testimony
Washington reports describe 12 American dregs hanged in France with claim of without trial as testifying official Taylor of Philadelphia before the Renate committee investigating Bonet or Tom Watson accusations. Taylor noted uncertainty over trial by court martial while offering to summon 28 comrades to support his statements. He described mixed race victims and noted one white sergeant tried by French officers.
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Philadelphia
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Aylor
Prohibition Era Gun Battle Ties Up New York Waters
In a midnight gun battle tied to contraband liquor, New York guards battled smugglers on the harbor. John F P Roberts, once held as dangerous, was moved to a Marion Indiana sanatorium after days of pursuit. George Wilke and locals linked to farm life decried thefts among villagers.
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Haliof
Two Charles McCormacks Found Dead in Washington Farm Area
The Democrat reports Meredith New Hampshire case details after a telegraph from a New Hampshire agency. One Charles McCormack is married and farming near Washington while the other, Will McCormack, county surveyor, was with his mother late last night.
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De Valera to Propose New Settlement Over Irish Treaty
London reports De Valera plans a fresh settlement proposal to Britain as Irish treaty outlook remains uncertain. He will present terms to the Dail after a session of parliament, citing troop withdrawals from Ireland and ongoing internal pressure over the Anglo Irish accord.
Explosion of Windy Shot Kills Two Men at Sloga Mine
A blast described as a windy shot at the Sloga mine near Marion results in two deaths, leaving widows and three children. The explosion caused extensive mine damage while Mrs. James Howard, formerly Lenore Davis, recovering at Daviess County Hospital is listed as lightly improved.
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Mixi Howard
James Howard
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Iia
Babes Bel Bake
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Anti-Treaty Sentiment Grows Across Regions
The piece notes rising anti-treaty activity linked to the four-power Pacific pact, with anti-Japanese sentiment on the Pacific coast and organizing efforts in the Midwest and Northwest. It reports plans for anti-treaty clubs and mass meetings, plus Democratic efforts to unite against the treaty to thwart Republican gains in elections.
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Bec
Pacific
Balng Saat
Democratic
Balng
Repubdicians
League
Whea tland Miners Reach Agreement for Meeting in Pittsburgh
District officials report Indiana miners have agreed to a formal meeting with mine operators at the central company in Pittsburgh January. A discussion will be held at the conventions where new contracts will be presented.
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Indiana
Pittsburgh
Hello Girls Strike Cuts Saline County Towns Off
Harrisburg December 20. Towns in Saline county were cut off from outside communication as 25 telephone operators walked out after a dispute over a new contract. The strike halted lines and left communities isolated pending resolution.
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