Catholic Church at Charles City Burns to Ground
Fire of unknown origin destroyed Immaculate Conception church in Charles City Iowa, damaging the rectory and nearby school. Insurance covers about 100000. The church will be rebuilt and Mass will be held temporarily elsewhere. A second fire damaged nearby businesses later the same day.
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Catholic Church
Charles City
Immaculate Conception
Archdiocese of
Duburque
Darochial Schdor
Convery
Anawand
Fr. McGraw
Paris Inn
Sam Wolf Clothing Condh
Stern Hall
Robber killed as cops halt Virginia heist duel
Norfolk, December 9. Robbers attempting to raid the Virginia Passenger and Power Co. safes were intercepted by police. Frank West, leader, was killed after a pistol duel with a detective. Three others—J G Murphy of Pennsylvania, J J Upland of New York alias Dimmy the Wop, and J H Decker—were arrested following the gun battle at the carbarns. Detectives pursued the gang after they demanded money and confronted conductors checking receipts.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Virginia Passenger & Power Co
Frank West
Tearer
J. G. Murphy
Pennsylvania
J. J. Upland
New York
Dimmy the Wop
JH. Decker
West
Jie
Hawaii Enjoys Era of Greatest Prosperity
Washington reports Hawaii shows continued prosperity with exports including sugar and foodstuffs valued at 83 million dollars and imports at 10.92 million, a drop of 955 thousand from the prior year. Gov McCarthy notes crime declined due to prohibition enforcement but illicit liquor remains a problem. The report urges jail terms for traffic, cites galvanized iron stilts as a poisoning method, and lists 79 corporations formed with 26 banks totaling deposits of 335.249 million. Harbor improvements, concrete piers up to 950 feet, and repair shops are under construction by U S engineers to accommodate more trans-Pacific liners.
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iGov
C. J. McCarthy
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Sauate
Unitead States Engineer Service
O Keefe in Critical Condition from Infection
Dr Gr O Keefe of Marble Rock Iowa is critically ill with blood poisoning at St Francis hospital. Dr M rs O Keefe of Omaha a cousin has been called for consultation and the Waterloo Laboratory today is making a vaccine to check the spread of the infection. Dr O Keefe while attending a patient with an infected foot was pricked in the thumb with a needle four hours earlier and rushed to Waterloo for treatment. He is a brother of M J Keefe and cousin of Dr J E O Keefe, both of this city.
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St. Francis Hospital
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Omaha
Neb
Waterloo Chemical Laboraory
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Waterloo
M. J.keefe
J. E. O'Keafe
Thin City
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John O'Neefe
Jed Shentardeen
Helbuvgn N. C
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Minneapolis
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Lyle Smith
Business College
Watterloo
Desaint
Justin Haynes
Smith
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Jogesh Wiloth
Two Firemen Perish In Coffeyville Drug Store Fire
Coffeyville Kansas December 2 two firemen were killed when fumes from exploding acid bottles overcame them as a drug store was destroyed by fire earlier today in a blaze that also damaged nearby buildings.
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Miners urged by Wilson to accept coal settlement offer
Secretary Wilson telegraphed John L. Lewis urging the United Mine Workers acting president to accept President Wilsons settlement basis. Miners reps will decide this afternoon in Indianapolis. The message frames the proposal as a path out with honor to government and workers amid the nations worst industrial crisis.
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United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
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War Council Continuation Not Yet Settled by Diplomats
Paris Dec 9 The supreme council failed to settle the continuation of the supreme war council. The United States has not consented to the original plan and the matter will be referred to the governments. Ambassador Wallace will attend meetings on Hungarian peace and unfinished business but acts only on Washington instructions. Premier Clemenceau expressed regret at Mr Polk's upcoming departure.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Polk
Supreme War Council
United States
Wallace
Washington
Clemenceau
Francs and Sterling Crumble in Early New York Market
The foreign exchange opening shows francs and livres at sharply lower levels. Francs exchange around 11.27 per dollar, down 21 centimes, with further drops to 13.4 cents per franc. Demand sterling marks a new low near 4.8234 dollars, while the franc slides to 11.87 per dollar and 13.89 appears in the day’s pricing.
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Associated Press
New York
Kentucky Inaugurates Republican Governor Edwin B Morrow
Frankfort December 9 Edwin B Morrow was sworn in as Kentucky’s first Republican governor in 16 years. A parade led by Morrow through flag adorned streets, a reception at the state house, and an evening inaugural ceremony followed. Morrow pledged to advance party pledges, develop natural resources, promote public education, and safeguard state institutions.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Edwin B. Morrow
Kentucky
Morrow
State House
Spalate Excited by Arrival of Admiral's Destroyer
Dispatches from Spalato report the arrival of the Italian destroyer or requirto with Admiral Milla's squadron that sided with Gabriele D'Annunzio. Citizens are greatly excited as the ship carries a senior officer known to have close ties to D'Annunzio.
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Belgrade
Spalate
Milla
Gabriele D‘annunzio
Spalato
D'Annunzio
House for Kaiser's Son at Amerongen Planned
Reports say a house will be built near Amerongen on ground leased from Count Bentinck for one of former Emperor William’s sons. It is likely Prince Adalbert, visiting his parents, will go to Wieringen to see his brother, the former German crown prince.
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William of
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Wieringen
Priest Dies After Jump From Hotel Window
Rev Edward Yeary a 41 year old Catholic priest and Navy chaplain leaped from an eleventh story hotel window in Philadelphia. He had arrived from St Louis with his mother and sister and planned rest at Atlantic City after a France assignment. He was attached to the Portland Maine diocese per Catholic Register.
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Edward B. Heary
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St. Louis
Vincent Sherms
Kerens
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Missouri
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France
Atlantic City
Portland
Italian Premier Denies Revolution Rumor
Rome reports Premier Healy denies rumors of revolution as confidence in the country’s future remains. He speaks to the chamber of deputies amid a tense atmosphere, while plans to elect a new cashier and public order measures are outlined. D'Annunzio clashes and Yugoslav detachments are described as noncritical by the council of ministers.
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Healy
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Council of Ministers
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Waterloo Fuel Board Sets New Opening Hours Rules
Waterloo fuel board orders immediate changes to store hours and operations to conserve coal. Retail shops open 10 30 a m closing 6 p m with Saturdays 9 p m. Sundays closed except select outlets. Other measures include window lights off at night, noon lunch breaks, heat restricted, and penalties for violations. Weather and reduced streetcar service noted.
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Waterloo
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Clemenceau
London
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Nitti
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England
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Proceedings of the County Board adjourned session notes
County board adjourned session records show purchases and warrants for groceries, repairs, supplies, and services. Entries include taxes, hospital and pauper expenses, clothing, fuel, and transportation costs, with numerous witnesses, committee actions, and votes recorded.
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Paul
Pers jAndrew Burk
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Ang
Western Union Tal. Co
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Avocegod
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Ge Prancis Hospital
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Gas Black Dru” Goods Co
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Frank N. Sproul
Edentiss
Atlantic Fleet to Cuba Early in the Year
Washington reports the Atlantic fleet will depart eastern seaports for Guantánamo Cuba on January 8. Led by the Pennsylvania flag ship and Admiral Wilson, the force includes eight dreadnoughts, 66 destroyers, submarines, submarine chasers, and auxiliary craft with two aviation ships. more battleships and cruisers will join once crews are ready.
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Washington, D. C
Guantanamo
Cuba
Daniels
Pennsylvania
Wilson
44 Hour Week Approved by Pressmen Union in Referendum
The International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union of North America voted November referendum in Knoxville Tennessee to adopt a 44 hour work week by a 10 to 1 majority. Other approved measures include arbitration between the American Newspapers Publishers Association and the union and a labor agreement covering printers in the United States and Canada.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Der
International Printing, Pressmen's and Assistants’ Union of North America
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants’ Union
United States
Canada
International Organization
Veiled Embargo on Entente Goods Denied by Finance Ministry
Berlin reports that Germany secretly ordered a customs embargo on entente goods to improve foreign exchange are denied by the finance ministry. Customs officers are said to be suppressing smuggling as the exchange situation improves and Germany discourages imports of luxury articles in favor of food and raw materials.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Ministry of Finance
Barleycorn Aids in Bay State to Get Test Today
The Nsense vote attracted attention in 15 cities of Massachusetts amid near fireness as 20 councils voted last Tuesday for a wet majority. Weathered notes report six degrees above zero in Pittsburg Kansas. coal miners face handicaps if work slows. Gov Yager in San Juan reports War Secretary Baker on route from Panama to New York and stopping in San Juan tomorrow.
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Associated Frees
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Havana Bomb Damages Lighthouse and Public Works Dept Building
A Havana building housing the lighthouse department and the public works department was damaged by a bomb explosion tonight. No injuries were reported.
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Department of Lighthouses
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