Violence Spreads From Stockyards Strike Across Cities
Chicago reports a death from gunshot injuries linked to the stockyards strike, with rioting spreading to East St. Louis and Omaha. Police contend a motorcycle officer shot George Byle after bricks were thrown. authorities impose precautions as violence grows with moonshine influence cited and hundreds injured. The strike widens with more unions joining and a mass parade planned in Kansas City.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George Byle
Pyle
Middlewest
East St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of America
Prohibition
Morris & Co
Dennis O .Lane
Butcher Workmen's Union
Mechanics
Amalgamated Meat Cutters
Fom
University of Chicago bans smoking in women dorms
President Harry Pratt Judson announced a ban on cigarette smoking in all women’s dormitories at the University of Chicago. House mothers posted notices and the dean of women and others protested what they call excessive smoking among female students.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dec
Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
Borah Proposes Versailles Reform Drawing Mixed Reactions
Senator Borah's plan to rewrite the Versailles treaty to aid European economies drew mixed reactions from foreign delegates at the Washington arms conference. Britain and Italy favored revision while France opposed it. Japan indicated a cautious stance. Borah plans to explain the proposal to the Senate with foreign observers attending.
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United Press
Washington
DD. C
Borah
Japan
Senate
Eastern Railroads Propose Wage Cuts Across Regions
The Associated Press reports that railroad managers propose wage cuts of 10 to 30 percent for train service, shop, and maintenance workers north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi. The plans, to take effect late this month, must go to the railroad labor board for approval. Separate employee conferences will begin next week to discuss the proposals.
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Associated Press
New York
Ohio
Mississippi
Railroad Labor Board
Murder Trial at West Union Finishes Saturday
The West Union murder trial continues with testimony about Alis Barrison and Cahoe. Details include Carnell Ashbaugh estate dealings and claims the defendant used about $3000 from the estate to pay debts. Applause in court prompted a judge to threaten decorum.
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West Union
Bir
Murphy
Ester
Ashbauch
Cahoe
Fayette
Argonne Battle Fatalities Reported In War Dispatch
TOONFINE died in the Argonne forest while trying to obtain aid under bombardment. A second runner was killed the same day after attempting to deliver a message. he was halted by Major Scott when he pressed on and opened fire.
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Toonfine
Argonne Forest
Ehéiter
Scott
Copley
Clinton Shopmen Cut Time So All May Work
Clinton Iowa workers at the Northwestern railroad shops adopt a four day week to avoid layoffs. Machinists black smiths sheet metal workers electricians and carmen chose the reduced schedule, preventing about half the men from being laid off.
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Clinton
Associated Press
Carmen
Northwestern Railroad
Dr Hadley Slayers of Wife Executed in Virginia Penitentiary
Richmond Virginia December 8 Dr Wil mer Amos Hadley a former army surgeon and ranchman was executed in the electric chair for the murder of his wife Sue Tinsisy Hadley in November 1918. Prison attendants said he went to his death calmly after being captured in New Mexico following recognition by a tourist.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Wilmer Amos Hadley
State Penitentiary
Sue Tinsisy Hadley
Hadley
New Mexico
Mail Car Robbed Four Times in 90 Days
Central passenger train No. 3 traveling from Chicago to Florida points was robbed between Chicago and Centralia last night, marking the fourth such theft in about three months. Details of the incident remain unclear.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Central
Chicago
Centralia
Florida
Dollar a Year Man in War Granted Divorce
Chicago divorce judge indicates Charles Piez, noted Chicago manufacturer and Emergency Fleet Corporation director, will be granted a divorce from his wife on grounds of desertion.
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United Press
Chicago
Nec
Charles Piez
Emergency Feet Corporation
Joseph Sabath
Senate and House Hear Routine Business in Congress
Senate considers routine business as inquiry into alleged hangings of soldiers continues. Finance committee weighs foreign debt refunding bill while tariff hearings proceed. House moves to create additional district judgeships as rivers and harbors panel continues pollution hearings on navigable waters.
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Congress
United Press
Senate
Finance Committee
HOUSE
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Escape of Death Row Convict Slaughter Stuns Arkansas Prison
Tom Slaughter, a death row inmate serving life for the Hot Springs deputy murder, escaped Tucker prison farm with six companions after removing tires and donning civilian clothes. He was wanted in five states and had a history of bank robberies and prior Texas prison escapes. The escape occurred about 2:30 a.m. with no injuries reported.
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Elaine
Ark
Slaughter
Traia
Arkansas
Associated Press
Little Rock
Tom Slaughter
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Tucker
Roy Brown
Hot Springs
Benton
Arkansas Reform School
Sherif Brown
Arkansas Penal Institution
Nations near agreement on four power Pacific pact
Washington reports the naval ratio talks and the four power treaty progress with Japan and China at Shantung and with Britain and France signaling acceptance in principle. France awaits a formal outline from Paris while Tokyo and Tokyo watchers seek a definite Japanese position before finalizing the Pacific accord.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Shantung
China
Pacific
Tokio
France
Paris
Altho
M. Viviani
Washington
House Members Applaud Attack on Judge Landis
In the House late today criticism of Federal Judge Landis for becoming baseball commissioner triggered debate over a bill to create more district judges. Representative Moore opposed Landis and proposed an amendment to bar judges from outside employment, drawing applause from both sides.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Landis
House
Moore
Virginia
Change Date of Live Stock Shippers Meet
Des Moines announces the annual meeting of the Iowa Federation of Co operative Livestock Shippers and the Corn Belt Meat Producers has moved from December 14 and 15 to December 13 and 14. The change allows Secretary of Agriculture Henry C Wallace to attend a joint meeting on December 8.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Knute Espe
Iowa Federation of Co-operative Livestock Shippers
Corn Belt Meat Producers
Henry C. Wallace
Alienists Conclude Gardner Is Insane in Trial
In Phoenix the alienists declare Roy Gardner, famed western mail robber, is insane. Dr. Wylie says Gardner’s history and conduct indicate unquestionable insanity, despite disputes over any injury at Bisbee in 1908. The case hinges on psychiatric testimony and Gardner’s state of mind.
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United Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Roy Gardner
Rae “Gardner
Bisbee
Wylie
Gardner
Government Demands Mexican Probe of Fishing Vessel Seizure
The American government demands Mexico investigate charges of illegal fishing tied to the Mabel a Los Angeles schooner and its crew now held at Ensenada or release the vessel. Washington reports the action as government pressure amid the seizure dispute.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Mabel
Los Angeles
Ensenada
Philippine Islands Move to Send Independence Mission
Manila reports steps toward organizing a 20 member mission to present to the American government in Washington. A joint committee of 10 was named by the legislature to study and answer the Woodforde commission report.
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United Press
Manila
Washington
Philippine Islands
Wood-Forbes
Two Men Escape Fort Madison Penitentiary
Two inmates James Davis and Ralph Lewshe escaped from Fort Madison state penitentiary. Davis, a Sioux City murder convict, is believed en route to Chicago and authorities there have been alerted. Lewshe was serving a forgery sentence.
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Associated Press
Fort Madison
Fort Madison State Penitentiary
James Davis
Sioux City
Ralph Lewshe
Davis
Chicago
German Nobility Urged to Show Simplicity and Duty
Berlin December 9 Field Marshal von Hindenburg warned German nobility to refrain from gluttony and to set an example for the people through simplicity dignity and moral purity. He urged adherence to duty and self restraint.
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United Press
Berlin
Marshal von Hindenburg
Iowa Farm Loan Approvals Reach 15.2 Million
Des Moines reports the Iowa War Finance corporation approved 15 209 000 in farm loan applications from 385 banks. Iowa has already received 7 125 000 to farmers, with 8 780 000 approved by Washington. For the week ending December 3, applications totaling 1 900 000 were approved.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
War Finance Corporation
Richard Rossman
Washington
Rossman
Rail Labor Board Enjoined From Publishing Decree
Federal Judge Landis issued a temporary injunction on petition of the Pennsylvania system stopping the United States rail labor board from publishing its ruling that found the Pennsylvania system guilty of violating board rules. The injunction delays publication of the decision.
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United Press
Chicago
United States Rail Labor Board Today
Pennsylvania Systems
Landis
Pennsylvania
Unon
Piles remedy praised in Columbus man’s testimonial
A Columbus man declares Peterson's Ointment cured his itching piles after eight weeks and one box, calling it worth a hundred dollars a box. The ad notes the ointment costs 60 cents a large box and is sold by Peterson Ointment Co. in Buffalo, N C with mail orders available.
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Peterson
Newth
Columbus
Ohio
Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo
N. C
Old Grudge Leads to Fatal Shootout in Oklahoma
In McAlester Oklahoma deputy sheriff Riley Ford is dead and Tom Purnell is dying after a drunken feud. Guy Wilkinson brother of Purnell is alleged to have participated in the gun battle at the jail.
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United Press
McAlester
Okla
Riley Ford
Sci Okla
Tom Purnet
Ford
Guy Wilkinson
Purnell
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