Thousands Lack Homes by Floods in States South
Floods along Alabama Georgia and Mississippi rivers leave thousands homeless and many unemployed. Rail schedules collapse and property losses reach millions as Mississippi City and Hattiesburg face isolation. Two trainmen die in wrecks while a Montgomery squadron searches for missing flood victims.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Misissippi
Avery
Hattiesburg
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Althe
Asa
Jamesburg
Meridian
Montgome
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Hungary to Return to Monarchy Says Traveler
A Swiss traveler who returned from Budapest reports that Hungary plans a monarchy revival with about 95 percent favoring a return. It remains unclear who would become king as economic revival and industrial activity resume across the nation.
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Associated Press
Berne
Hungary
Budapest
Iowa coal mines to resume full operation soon
Des Moines reports say most Iowa mines will resume digging tonight or tomorrow, with repairs completed since Monday and only minor impact on business restrictions. Officials expect coal supply to cover shortages for one to two weeks. In Pittsburgh, no union mine resumed by Dec 11, with a decision pending after Shfted Mine Workers action and poor mining conditions delaying Sunday and Monday returns.
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Iowa
State Fuel Administration
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Associated Press
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Friay
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
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United Mine Workers
Changes in Waterloo Fuel Board Ruling
The Waterloo fuel board did not meet today and the state administrator’s ruling cannot affect regulations yet. The board chairman said after the Des Moines dispatch that stores must not open before noon tomorrow and all restrictions will be strictly observed until further notice.
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Waterloo Fuel Board
Des Moines Dispatch
World Debt Suspension Favored by Baron Swaythling
Baron Swaythling, returning from the United States, tells the Daily Mail that private interests reject current global finances and support a temporary suspension of international payments. He urges an international government agreement including allies and neutrals who wish to join. He criticizes U S politicians for parochial views and party politics over global welfare.
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London
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United Fates
Daily
United States
WARTIME MINES STILL IN GERMAN WATERS IN BERLIN
Berlin report says German naval authorities delay mine clearance. Hamburg dispatch to the Vossische Zeitung shows 8,700 square leagues of sea uncleared as America and England near completion. The delay is blamed on coal shortages.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Lamburg
Vossische Zeitung
Nautical Association
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America
England
Retail stores in St Louis on old hour basis
The southwest regional coal committee announced the cancellation of the restriction on retail stores in St Louis enabling openings between 9 am and 5 pm four days a week then returning to the usual hours. The change allows all retail stores to operate on their normal schedule.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
Outhwest Regional Coal Committee
Oday
Deputy Row in Italy Spurs Chamber Dispute over Ferrara Raid
In Rome on a Tuesday session, Socialists and Catholics clashed as Signor Grassi defended the Ferrara police raid on the provincial council seat. He said removing a red flag from the castle justified the action. Deputies accused the government of illegality and violent acts followed by further attacks amid party tensions.
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Associated Press
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Grassi
Ofhhe Interior
Ferrara
Signor Cappa
Orano
Sardinia
New Russian Offensive Rumors Circulating in Helsinki Paper
Stockholm reports a Helsingfors Huvudstadsbladet interview with C. C. Lianozow head of the Russian northwest government. He says a planned offensive targets Petrograd with joint action by White Russia Finland and Estonia. He claims 8000 northwest army men remain armed and ready after a retreat.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Petrograd
C. C. Lianozow
Helsingfors Huvudstadsbladet
Lianozov
Lenine Warns on Grain Trade and Peasant Class Struggle
Lenin argues free grain trade harms the state and condemns middle peasants as exploitive in a Moscow address. He calls for a long struggle against kulaks, urges technical expertise to build communism, and stresses control by the Soviet delegation to drive out old exploiters.
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Associated Press
London
Lenine
Moscow
French Cookery Export Urged as Means to Restore Exchange
Paris reported proposed export drive for French gastronomy to improve trade balance. Louis Thomas argues American menus lack refinement yet can enjoy French pastries and specialties, urging France to list gastro nomical offerings for export and exchange recovery.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Louis Thomas
L'Information
M. Thomas
United States
F M. Thomas
Paper shortages stop ads in Pittsburgh Post edition
The Pittsburgh Post, a morning Democratic daily, was published yesterday with no display advertisements due to a citywide newsprint paper shortage affecting seven papers. The note mentions Holiday Margarine as a brand example in the ad copy.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post
German Foreign Office to Inspect Tent Deck Material in Paris
Berlin reports the foreign affairs committee of the national assembly will send a mission of experts led by Privy Councillor von Simson to Paris. They will present a detailed list of all deck material in Germany to prove to the supreme council Germany cannot meet entente demands from notes handed to Kurt von Leisner at Versailles on Monday.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Foreign Affairs Committee
The
National Assembly
von Simson
Paris
Dack
Germany
Supreme Council
Kurt von Leisner
Versailies
Christmas Cheer Fund Grows as Need Expands
The Good Fellows fund rises rapidly amid coal strike relief and a cold spell. Readers express concern for families facing hardship, including a mother of eleven, a West High School donation, and appeals from private sources. The drive seeks broader support to ensure every home has stockings and warmth this Christmas.
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Good Fellows Fund
Couriers
Jn Good Yellow
Elelow
Rhodes
Fremont
West High School
Good Fellows Club
Tirivate
Loum
Mines in Illinois and D Annunzio talks in Adriatic
Springfield Illinois December 11 Mines across the state prepared to resume work as crews repaired strike damage and hoists cleared slate. Some mines held 100 tons awaiting extraction while production was set to rise next week. Paris and London dispatches report D Annunzio forces clashed at Fiume and D Annunzio ready to cooperate with Italy to restore Adriatic stability if guarantees keep Fiume and territories.
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Adriatic
Springfield
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Tony
Associated Press
London
Gabriele D'Announzio
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Badaglio
Dalmatia
To Be or Not to Beers at Supreme Court Hearings
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether wartime prohibition applied to all beers or only intoxicating brews. Appeals come from the American Brewing Co in New Orleans and Standard Brewery in Baltimore, challenging indictments and related decrees.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
American Brewing Company
New Orleans
Standard Brewery
Baltimora
New York
St. Louis
Wilson Spends Hour on White House Portico In Fur Coat
President Wilson, despite freezing conditions, spent an hour on the White House portico wrapped in a large fur coat. The scene featured a bright sun and minimal wind, with onlookers noting the brief outdoor appearance during the cold December day.
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Washington
TD. C
Wilson
White Honse
Coal restrictions to stay despite soft coal deal
Fuel Administrator Garfield said coal usage limits remain in force after miners agreed to President Wilson’s proposal. Rail administrator Hines added that production and transport disruptions cannot be instantly fixed and bituminous coal rules will be eased as practicable. YWCA to hold national convention in Cleveland April 18-20.
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Dec
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Cleveland
Coordination Talks At Republican Conference
Washington December 11 delegates from across the nation met in Washington to discuss organization and coordination methods for the 1920 campaign. Will Hays led the meeting while state chairmen sent representatives and plans emerged to limit campaign contributions.
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Will W. Hays
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National Committee
Chicago
Kentucky
Hays
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Haysi
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Watson
Indianapolis
Louis
National Conference of Liberals
Committee of 48
Protestants Urged to Organize to Compete Nationally
Dr Earl Taylor of New York urged the Protestant and Protestant Episcopal denominations to organize scattered forces across the United States to compete with other denominations. Speaking at the federal council of churches, he emphasized vast fields remain to be covered and Protestant forces must be mobilized to work nationwide.
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Ma. Bee
Thriout
United States
EB. Earl Taylor
New York
Interchurch World Movement
Federal Council of Churches
Cully
Taylor
Cave
Hostages Seized in Villista Reprisal at Coahuila Town
From Hagle Pass Texas on December 11 the Associated Press reports Villistas attacked Muzgadz Coahuila taking hostages after the execution of Don Angeloid. Stores were looted and several prominent citizens were seized in reprisal according to received information.
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Associated Press
Hagle Pass
Tex
Don
Angeloid
Muzgadz
Coahuila
Miners Reach Settlement After Wilson Peace Plan
Washington telegram quotes President Wilson praising miners after Indianapolis action. UMWA and operators anticipate rapid coal production starting next week as locals resume work. a three person commission may settle wage and price disputes. Champaign papers merge as Daily Gazette sold to Stevick.
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Washington, T. C
Der
Wilson
Lewis
Col Mine Union
Courier Delivery Deadline and Replacement Phone Notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5:30 o'clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 3320. A copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office before 6:30 p m.
Miners Return to Work Eases Coal Shortage Across Nation
Relief from the coal shortage spreads as miners resume duties and railroads expedite coal car movement. Officials expect most miners back by Monday, with 75 percent of normal output anticipated soon. Empty cars rush to needy mines while snow and weather still disrupt transport.
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Wilson
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