Government faces hard run to fund next two years
Washington December 23 The government will be hard pressed to raise enough revenue to meet maturing obligations and run ordinary operations, said Secretary Houston before the Senate Finance Committee. He outlined $7.59 billion due within two years, including $800 million in war savings certificates and $4.25 billion in Victory Bonds, with $2.3 billion floating debt, urging expenditure cuts or new revenue sources.
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Washington, D. C
Tresaury
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Earthquake Devastates Kanip Province Killing 2000
Reports from Shangiud indicate an earthquake in Kanip province has claimed 2,000 lives. Shocks continued as authorities assess damage and relief needs amid chaotic conditions.
Harding meets Upham Herrick and Daugherty in Marion
President-elect Harding holds conferences in Marion with Fred W. Upham Myron Herrick and Harry M. Daugherty to discuss cabinet prospects and party matters. Names like Charles Evans Hughes and Herbert Hoover loom in tentative lists while Knox and Root appear less likely to join the cabinet as talks progress. A Baltimore & Ohio shape move ends today, cutting about one hundred workers in the car department as business slows.
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Marion
Ohio
Fred W. Upham
Chicago
Republican National Trasurer
Myron Herrick
France
Harry M. Daugherty
Harding
Charles Evans Hughes
State
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Interior
Knox
Elhu
Root
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International Court and Association Dian
World War Workers Get Rewards in Eleven States
New York leads with large soldiers bonus. $45 million approved by voters. Other states like New Jersey Minnesota Wisconsin Washington North Dakota Massachusetts Maine Vermont Rhode Island New Hampshire also enacted or proposed relief and education bonuses. Programs vary from monthly stipends to farm purchases and educational credits, with commissions planned in several legislatures.
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New York
Mumber
Ecore
Lepishiturve
New ‘York
New Jersey
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Washington
Mexaichusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Met
al- Dany
Nee
Marradusetts
Main
New
Hempublic
Rhode _ Land
Te. Bewitz
Aloijtua
Missouri
Albany
United States
Washington State
America
Tennessee
Kentucky
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Indian
Michigan
Illinois
Ito
United
Ardmore to hear murder arraignment in Carter county case
A murky Ardmore case centers on a millionaire suspect linked to a Chilean arrival. United States officials seized a girl named Clare and handed her to Ardmore authorities amid efforts to extradite the suspect. The sheriff expresses sympathy as the accused faces an arraignment and possible bond set at $10.
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Rds
Kel
Clare Ne
Ko Jainen
Amon
United States
Ardmore
James
Eymepthy
Carter County
Henan
Yankee Santa Claus Helps Europe at Christmas
London reports a Yankee aid effort reaching European children at Christmas. The American Red Cross and the Relief of European Dependent Children, led by Herbert Hudver, organized aid across languages. In Austria about 50 900 orphans to receive special food and warm clothing to replace thin garments.
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London
Europe
Ita
Sponte
Ic Cross
Organization For the Rélief of
Herbert Hudver
Austria
Santa Will Pass Up White House This Year
Washington December 28 Santa Claus will skip the White House Christmas this year as President Wilson’s grandchildren will not attend. Mrs McAdoo and Mrs McAdoo will spend Christmas at home with Prof and Mrs Sayre. Miss Marguerite Wilson will remain at the White House leaving a small guest list. The president and Mrs Wilson plan to distribute gifts to White House staff then spend Christmas Day quietly with drives if weather allows.
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Washington
Alelsh
White House
Wilson
White’ House
Fee
Sayre
Marguerite Wilson
Waite
One Is Killed in Love Affair Quarrel in South Bend
Dallas Alderson a 39 year old politician known in Chicago and St Paul was shot dead in South Bend shortly before noon after a quarrel with Mack Atyeo. Police say Atyeo fired four shots, each taking effect, the motive described as a love affair dispute.
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South Bend
Ind
Dallas Alderson
Chicago
St. Paul
Snoon
Mack Atyeo
Anderson
Christmas crime wave hits multiple cities
Information from the United Press today shows crime trends rising in many cities as holidays approach. Reports cite increased hold ups burglaries and thefts in New York Albany Cleveland and other areas while some cities like Detroit St Paul Des Moines Lincoln and New Orleans report declines due to emergency measures.
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York
United Arpsa
York City
Albany
Cleveland
Indiana
Detroit
St. Paul
Des-Moines
L Ncals
New Orleans
Mob hangs white man for serious incident in Ft Worth
Fort Worth Texas December 28 a mob overpowered county jail guards and abducted Tom Vickery a white man held on charges of causing fatal harm to Jess Couch a police officer. Vickery was then hanged from a Dieckberry tree after being driven from the jail and shot multiple times by masked assailants.
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Ft, Worth
Tex
Tom Vickery
Jess Couch
Bollceman
Vickery
Joe Lynch Crowned Bantam Weight World Champion
New York December 23 Joe Lynch wins the bantamweight title at Madison Square Garden by decision over champion Pete Herman after fifteen rounds. Lynch, popular and prosperous, earns the belt after a long bout with no knockout. Herman’s fighting style has drawn criticism.
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Pete Herman
Madison ‘ ' Square Garden
New York
Joe Lynch
Churdy
Pete
Square Garden
Lynch
Ing
Bf Lynch
Herman
Ble
Beens Three Men Held After Deserted Auto Attempt
Three young men claiming a trip to the southwest dna hunting were held briefly Thursday morning near a Rhodes Company garage after an attempt to damage a 1920 Oldweight auto valued at 4600. Sheriff Faith inspected their car and belongings in Washington, found guns and ammunition, but no proof of crime, and released them.
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Nfo
Tall & Short
Bega
Morales
Sheriff Faith
Rhodes Company
Vincohnes Troudare
Washington
Mqnor
Sherif
Egalisat Crogiks
Lod Vowhins
War in Italy as Castor Shore clashes erupt
In the Adriatic coast region near Fitme the Legionaires of Flying and the regular Italian army clash amid a government breakdown. Gen Caviglia blocks the port and orders no breach in lines while Commandant Anoudi proclaims war and urges citizens to evacuate the city.
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Ronde
Alde
Castor
Adriatic
Gillos Tal
Caviglia
Fitme
Court House Gang Plans Christmas Tree Event
Court house festivities proceed with a Christmas tree in the sheriff office. Deputy clerk Marie Vondar Schmidt and deputy treasurer Miss Marie Brooks, named instigators, will arrange presents for all connected with the courthouse. The tree will be dressed with toys by the two aides, and the event is set for Friday after noon at 1:30.
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Pang
UssChytatmias
Marie Vondarschmidt
Marie Brooks
Sheriz
BMiss /Vonderachmildt
Miss Brook
Local Santa List Names Dozens of Gift Recipients
A Christmas list names more than 25 recipients including Hugh Faith sheriff, Marie Vonderachmidt, J. E. Wright, Rev. Gilley, D. L Myers, Enid Kinogman, Ole Blegrave, William Shanks, Lucille Larrick, Dan Horral, and TF Sheley. Each giver is to share a speech at the gift event.
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Hugh Faith
Sheriff
Marie Vonderachmidt
Porahing
Vance
Merle Brooks
Pauline, Dowden
J. E. Wright
Gilley
E. Bush
D. L Myers
Meade
Enid Kinogman
Ole Blegrave
William’ Shanks
J. I. Gilley
Wes. Berns
Lucille Larrick
Dan’ Horral
C. Sheley
Senate Enemies Fight To Delay New Tariff Bill
Washington D C Dec 23 Opponents of the emergency tariff bill began delaying tactics in the senate before House passage was officially announced Senator Harrison started a filibuster demanding a roll call Ashurst urged withdrawal but the fight continued Thomas spoke long on immigration and other subjects The tariff bill was laid before the senate Harrigan objected to second reading preventing referral to committee Senate adjournment planned until Monday delayed action. Leaky Vine A esky fine that permitted enjoke to Toscafie and camp Cout under the caves of the house was the cause of the fire department being talked to the Downey lame of Fant Walnut alonet at 145 Thursday afternoon There was no damage baby s brain grows more in the first year than in all ite remaining fe St
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Harrison
Mizalasipp
Ashurst
Arizona
Thomas
Colorado
Washington Debates Postwar Reconstruction Plans
A Dec 23 report quotes Calder urging rapid postwar recovery measures. He warns freight rates will stay high, calls for a Construction Bureau in the Commerce Department to log materials and methods, and favors federal supervision of coal to prevent growth of government control. He notes prewar costs likely won’t return, shaping legislative recommendations.
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Washington
Iit
Catder
New York
Baudide
Mate ‘Ide
Yaa Erby Ridge
Calder
Department of Commerce
Mock Executions in Belgium Target Traitors to Germans
A Belgian village narrative recalls near-executions of traitors who aided the German occupation. After wartime misery, many accused faced death penalties or mock executions in public markets, while others hid behind pro-German choices or fled. Courts pursue numerous cases of treachery, collaboration, and anti-parliamentary acts, with a federation of local bodies aiding investigations.
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Sheffield United Peogs Star
Brussels
Dy Meil
Jeff Wi
Germany
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Ixulilotine
Phoritr
Bendarmes
Ety
Ing. Jong. Tarma
Avery
Amd
Ceti
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