Four Power Treaty to be Signed Tomorrow at Conference
Jene Viviani says he will depart for Paris after the pact is signed, with the four powers the United States Great Britain France and Japan expected to sign the quadruple Pacific entente. Delegates plan to return home by Dec 31 as the conference advances toward its goals.
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Uilted Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Rance
Japan
Pacific Ocean
Tus
Mughes
Britain
Greatitain
Rmer
Tange
Pacific
France
Chi
Belgium
Portugal
Holland
Ion
China
Eight Children Born in One Session in Mexican City
From Tatupico via El Universal comes a report that Senora Enriquita Ruibo in that place gave birth to eight children yesterday but none survived. The mother is well. The Mexico City Medical Association is showing interest and will investigate the report's truth.
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Associated Press
Maxtco City
Tatupico
el Universal
Senora Enriquita Ruibo
Mexico City
Bondurant Elevator Fire Damages 20000 Loss
Des Moines reports an overnight fire of unknown origin destroyed the Brown Elevator at Bondurant. Damages estimated at 20000 by owners. Several carloads of corn and other grains were burned.
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Bondurant
Des Moines
Fire Devastates Alabama Town Business District
Goodwater Alabama reports a major blaze last night destroying most of the business district. Early estimates place losses above 100000 dollars as the bucket brigade failed to halt the flames which discovered at 11 o'clock and burned out. In separate news, panama bank in illinois robbed of between 25000 and 30000 by six bandits who wounded a motorist before fleeing in an auto. Washington reports bitter attack on Woodrow Wilson Henry Ford and southern senators by Senator Moses amid Newberry defense in the senate.
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Goodwater
Ala
Illinois
Greenville
Panama
Bank of Panama
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Henry Ford
Moses
New Hampshire
Senator Newberry
Senate
Leggers nabbed in Cedar Rapids liquor haul case
United Press reports Simon P. Lewis and I. Alenburg of Rock Island were mobbed here with a carload of liquor after biannual trips to Cedar Rapids. They are held to the federal grand jury on bonds of 1000 dollars each, with possible involvement of secret societies and leading businessmen. The item notes local routine delivery details and an unrelated ad segment.
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United Press
Cedar Rapids
Simon P. Lewis
I. Alenburg
Rock Island
Federal Grand Jury
Haitians Testify to Slaughter by American Forces
Testimony given to a senatorial committee investigating the American occupation of Haiti and the Dominican Republic recounts killings and atrocities. Witnesses describe family murders, midnight executions, and beatings by forces under Capt. Becker Lieut. Williams and others, with some noting possible sympathy for rival Caco Suerilla forces. The commission traveled from Port au Prince to Santo Domingo over ten days of hearings.
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United Press
Santo Domingo
Naval
Haiti
Domingtan Republic
Celicook Rossier
Becker
Heraux Beilout
Salverner Fleury
Ata
Joaquin Nord
Viitor Tomi
Williams
Massade
Port Au Prince
Haili
Three Newspapermen Hurt Dodging Ford
United Press report states three Invening Gazette staffers were hospitalized with severe injuries after their car crashed into an electric light pole last night. A jog in the street and an opposing Ford with bright lights are blamed for the accident.
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United Press Cedar Rapids, Inc
Rank Wasson
Invening Gazette
Sack Young
John Miller
Ford
Farmer's Wife Near Ainsworth Dies By Own Action
Mrs Ray Blankenhorn, wife of a farmer near Ainsworth Nebraska, committed suicide by drinking poison at home. She talked with her husband before the act and died within five minutes. Despondency from long illness is believed to have prompted the deed.
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Gen. Bullard
Governor's Island
New York
Robert Lee Bullard
Second Corps
Governor’s Island
Chattanooga
Tenn
Assoc
Ainsworth
Ray Blankenhorn
Sulelie
Blankenhorn
Sted Press
Dee
Higherups Sought in Chicago Whisky Ring
Walter G. Walker, assistant chief of the bureau of investigation, pressed to locate the higherups in a Chicago whisky ring said to have moved over 1,000,000 in liquor last year. The ring is described as directed by a group including federal, city, and police officers, among them an alderman.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Walter G. Walker
Bureau of Investigation
Motive Sought in Denver Hotel Murder Suicide
Police could not determine a motive for the killing of 23 year old Tillie Blann by George Topkins in a Denver hotel where she worked as a chambermaid. Topkins killed Blann and then died by self-inflicted gunshot.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Tillie Blann
George Topkins
Reign of terror feared in Dublin over treaty foes
Leading Ulster figures confer with Griffith in Dublin amid violence and threats linked to the Anglo Irish treaty dispute. Cork mayor Meade is shot dead. another man wounded in Cork. Belfast gunfire and police raids signal a tense civil war atmosphere as Ulster edges toward joining the Irish Free State.
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Gy United Press
Dublin
Pearce
Foner
Meade
Cork
Belfast
Walt
George
James
Craig
Arthur Griffith
Ireland
de Valera
Sinn
Ulster
James Craig
Orniz
London
Kansas Women Riot in Coal Mine Strike
United Press reports serious disorders during a southern Kansas mine strike. Between 1,600 and 21,500 women blocked a Jackson-Walker mine near here, delayed workers, and a woman died at Presbyterian hospital after wounds from a rifle discharge. A child’s accidental gun discharge injured a girl at home in Waterloo, with funeral plans pending.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Kan
Rei Deen
Presbyterian Hospital
Bone
Waterloo
Meissner
Texas
Herbert
Max
William
Fritz
Virginia
Unpaved Roads Improve in North State Statewide Weather Update
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports showers in the northern part of the state over the last 24 hours affecting highways. Towns listed include Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly. Roads are in good condition overall for unpaved routes while air weather services predict continued light moisture.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Charles City
Des
Albert Lea Minn
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Dee Moinés
Dubuque
Faribault
Ming
la Crosse
Mason City
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterloo
Waverly
Sonighta
Zeeetsy
Treaty Ends Yap Controversy Between United States and Japan
Washington reports the text of a treaty between the United States and Japan resolving the Yap dispute. It grants Japan authority to maintain order on Yap, with U S ensuring free access for cable communications and radio arrangements, including a station on the island. The arrangement excludes U S licensing for firms desiring Yap cables and radio links, subject to global radio terms and a station on Yap.
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Washington
Dee
United States
Japan
Yar
United Eastes
League of Nations
Tia
Mattis
United [States
Seven Dead in Seattle Storm
A severe Seattle storm triggered landslides along Alki Avenue and Walrath Mount Street burying the bodies of Mrs Samuel C Andrews and her two children under a second slide. Four more people including two civilians were reported killed or injured as homes were crushed, trains wrecked, and roads bridges washouts raged through the weekend.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
Alki Avenue
Walrmount Street
Samuel C. Andrews
Former Iowa Man Killed in Oil Field
St Paul Minnesota December 12 funeral service for well Matteson St Paul business man killed in an oil field near Breckenridge Texas Saturday will be held at Decorah Iowa his birthplace Wednesday or Thursday announced here Matteson formerly a member of a local brokerage firm
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Mine
W. Matteson
Breckenridge
Tex
Decorah
Hin
Matteson
Garageman Robbed by Unarmed Bandit
An unarmed bandit robbed a St Louis garage late last night and fled with 123 dollars in cash and 88 dollars in checks. Police sought the suspect today after entering the scene with his hand on his hip and forcing the attendant to stand aside while the drawer was rifled.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Dee
Fatally Hurt Acting as Good Samaritan
Davenport Iowa December 12 Louis Gauthier who was helping a motorist on a muddy hill was crushed when the car skidded and slid twenty feet The car fell on him breaking his neck doctors say he will die from injuries sustained while aiding a motorist
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Good Samaritan
United Press
Davenport
Louis Gauthier
Gauthier
Denby Offers No Recommendation On Navy Policy
Secretary Newby in his final annual report says he has no recommendation to make regarding the naval establishment at this time. The document highlights peace time activities and notes naval patrol detachments in Asiatic and near eastern waters are involved in preventing strikes and protecting persons and property during unrest. Denby omits reference to the American proposal to the arms conference, but acknowledges the arduous work of the navy and its officials in preparing information.
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Washington
PD. C
Bec
Newby
Naval Establishment
Denby
Navy
Oard
Naval Secretary
Asiatic
Near
Duster Against Chief Awaiting Council Action
Affidavits and ouster proceedings loom as Waterloo city officials contend with potential removal actions. Special prosecutors file against Chief Young, while Mayor Frisbie faces impending trial and broad public interest.
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Duster
Wenner May Lead Ouster Bid for Police Chief
KE d Wenner may direct efforts to oust Police Chief EHIC Young. City Council vote tonight could decide procedure. Wenner to submit testimony on ordinance defining ouster steps. Judge Stiles to rule after trial on complaint. Frisbie to preside at meetings until decision.
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Fourco
Tomoyo
Young
N. W. Wiisbie
Ben J. Gibson
Stiles
Manchester
Wenner
Werner
N. W. Frisble
Waterloo
Frisbie
Frishier
KE d. Wenner
J.ds Warner
Ling
Ehic
Cownell
City Counell
Younge Ehlet
Washington
Mus
Sales
E Frisbie
Stiles An
Frisbin
Junge Stiles
Couple slain near Decorah in Winnecon County
Decorah Iowa December 12 A note reports Mr and Mrs Cal Van Brocklin of near Frankville Winnebago county were shot and killed yesterday A sheriff of Winnebago county holds two brothers of Van Brocklin as suspects No motive is known for the shooting
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Decorah
Cal van Brocklin
Frankyville
Winneshiek County
Sherry Co. O. Kingson
Vin Brooklin
Court Order Keeps Board of Trade Open
The Supreme Court issued a temporary revised order allowing members of the Board of Trade of Chicago to operate after December 24. The order is designed to meet the futures trading situation and takes effect on that date.
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Board of Trade
Associated Dress
Washington, D. C
Hoard of Trade of
Chicago
Sant
Supreme Court
Slayr Slaughter's Killer Held to Foil Lynching in Arkansas
United Press report from Little Rock dated December twelve details James G. Howard, who admits killing the outlaw Tom Slaughter, being held for safekeeping after being rushed from Benton on a first degree murder charge. Lynching threats swirl as inquest confirms Slaughter shot in sleep, six bullets found. burial planned in Ponca City Oklahoma. Three escaped black men who fled with Slaughter have not surrendered.
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United Press
Little Rock
Ark
Janes G. Howard
Tom' Slaughter
Pilaw
Benton
Howard
Slaughter
Slaughtter
Ponca City
Okla
O Connor escapes Cook County jail amid gunman raid
Gunman O Connor and four prisoners overpowered guards in a bold jail break. They used a freight elevator to reach the basement and alley, forcing keys and binding guards. O Connor led the escape with Darrow La Porte and Sponagel, while McDermott faltered. Authorities pursue leads and review guard participation.
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Chingago
Tammy O'Connor
Cook County
O'Connor
Merry Cllage
O'Conner
Fitzmorris
Robert Crowe
Charles Peters
David Straus
Straus
la Porte
Sponagel
O Connor
Darrow
McDermott
O'Connor, Darrow
Porte
Liberty
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Hopa College
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Charles E. Lockard
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Farmer
Reinbeck
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Iowa
Island of Yap
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Teeampany
Je. T. McCoy
Attorney General's Office
Walter R. Frenth
D .E. J. Wenner
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Fly Walter
Mee Wood
Olmyer Rughed
Lyngherg
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