France Faces Navy Pride in Paris Attitude
Washington observers say France’s Gallic temperament affects policy as Hughes Root and Lodge face a nervous nation. Mark Sullivan notes French officials mix personal views with national aims, risking tensions at the conference and in future economic talks. Continued on page two, column two.
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Christmas Message by Sergeant York Urges Square Dealing
Early 1920s style dispatch notes Sergeant York urging nations to be on the square to avoid conflict. Also reports on Bert P Hert’s refusal of new trial and seven year sentence, a streetcar robbery of $8,180, a woman dying after leaping from a hotel window, an escaped prisoner returning with his father, and Harding to announce pardons.
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Spormer “Pry
Milwaukee, Wis
Bert P. Hert
Prohibition Enforcement
Fort Leavenworth
Washington, D. C
Harding
White House
Attempted wine theft at dry congressman’s home
Detectives acting on an anonymous tip surrounded the residence of Congressman Clifford Ireland in Peoria Illinois late last night and stopped two men Joseph Zipper and Richard Vorish from taking 40 gallons of domestic wine and five cases of French imported wine. The congressman voted dry for the eighteenth amendment.
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Peoria
Po‘e
Clifford Ireland
Joseph ‘Zipper
Richard Vorish
Confessman
Ireland
Americans in Mexico Get Respite on Taxes
Mexico City December 30 The Mexican government granted a delay until January 20 for payment of production and export taxes owed by American oil companies in Mexico The taxes totaling about 22 million pesos were due December 15 under September talks where oil men opposed higher levies Payment was to be partly in Mexican government bonds whose market value was cited as low by the oil firms
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Associated Press
Mexico City
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Mexico
Iowa Weather Forecast Centers on Central West Counties
Weather bureau bulletin lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville and Waverly within a central west Iowa forecast area Generally fair conditions expected through Monday with a cold front likely midweek The note references a Christmas packaging advertisement and a slogan Stick to Cinco its safe with a $1 83 price tag.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribault
Ea. Crosse
Wis
Mason City
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterlso
Waverly
Bummar
Coat Counties
Iowa
Christmas Message From Sgt Alvin C York
The 1921 Christmas message from Sgt Alvin C York speaks of war’s end through fair dealing and justice. York, famed for killing and capturing more Germans than any other American, reflects on peace and moral strength from his Tennessee mountain home.
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U.P
Jamestown, Tenn
Alvin C. York
Ing York
Washington
Tennesere Mountslneer
York
Portugal Faces New Revolt and Elections Date
AP dispatch from Lisbon reports a 26 December decree dissolving Parliament and calling general elections for January 826. London dispatches cite a new brutal revolt in Portugal, signaling unrest and political upheaval amid ministers signing the decree.
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Portugal
London
Lisbon
Hill Convicted of Killing Stepdaughter Faces Life in Prison
Denver, Dec 20 William Riley Hill was found guilty of kidnapping his stepdaughter Helen Haxine Short and murdering her by throwing the body into an irrigation ditch near Eno last summer. Hill, described as part Indian with wealthy relatives in Oklahoma, faced life in prison after sentencing.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
William Riley Hill
Helen Haxine Short
Hill
Eno
Colu
Oklahom
Sioux City
Mellon Favors Light Wine and Beer Sale for Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon said he would not oppose an amendment to the Velsteag act enabling unrestricted sale of light wines and beer as a revenue measure. He favors the move to fund revenue and a soldier bonus, with Treasury estimates of about half a billion dollars from a high tax on light wines.
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Tasted Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Treasury Department
Fordney
House
Ways and Means
Cane Better Than Knife in Street Row
Keokuk Iowa December 20. After a street fight Bert Fuller is charged with assault with intent to kill. John Luder lies in a hospital with facial and head wounds from Fuller s cane while Fuller says he acted in self defense after being attacked by Luder who had a knife.
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United Press
Keokuk
Bert Fuller
John Luder
Fuller
Lauder
Ardmore Citizens Seek State Troops After Wilson Shootings
Ardmore Oklahoma December reports a mass meeting of 15 residents calling on Governor Robertson to report the true state of affairs after three men were killed and another wounded near Wilson. The meeting urged decisive action and discussed the advisability of sending troops to restore order amid escalating community tensions.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
J.B. A. Robertson
Wilson
Fhorst
Teiki
Griffith Moves For Immediate Vote On Treaty In Dublin
Dublin reports say Arthur Griffith will move in Dail Éireann for an immediate vote on approving the Anglo-Irish treaty, while Eamon De Valera pledges disapproval. The session opened with Brian O’sligging presiding. De Valera urges disapproval claiming the Dail can only approve or reject the treaty.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Bee
Artha Griffith
Sinn Fein
Dail Éireann
Eamon de Valera
Dail
Brian O'sligging
John MacNeill
de Valera
Hhere
DAI
Ottumwa Women Workers Strike Over Pay Reduction
In Ottumwa Iowa December 20, women garment workers at the Lardsvoge Manufacturing and Amarbona Mining Plant went on strike after a wage cut announcement. About 20 workers protested the pay reduction affecting their earnings. The plants run small repair and sewing operations for ladies clothing and apparel.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Lardsvoge Manufacturi Ing Company
Amarbona Mining
Che Wanien Ik
Inimers
Girls Injured in Omaha Riots Over Packing Plant Strike
Omaha dispatch reports one man injured and another arrested after attacks on street cars carrying packing plant workers. Three cars were stoned. Two women employed in a packing company office were slightly hurt by missiles while going to work. Mass meeting urged continued strike as officials resume daily operations in the plant district.
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Premiers Hold Brief Session In Europe Talks
London reports a two hour second conference of Premier Briand and Lloyd George plus Trapparion on improving Europe’s economy. They discussed Germany’s ability to pay reparations and planned another meeting at 14 a.m. tomorrow with Dr Walter Ruth the German reparations emissary meeting M. Louis Loucheur this morning.
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United Press
London
Europe
Briand
Lieyd
George An
New Dreadnought Launched by Japan
The Japanese navy launched the dreadnought Tosa at Mitsubishi Nagasaki shipyards, joining sister ship Kaga launched a month earlier. Both ships measure about 40,000 tons displacement and are to receive anti torpedo protection and 16 inch main guns, but are slated for scrapping under the Washington naval limits.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Mitsubishi
Nagasaki
Washington
Boone Carroll Bus Takes Place of Train
Jefferson Ta Dec 26 A bus link between Boone and Carroll over the Lincoln highway wagonuned today. The bus service is intended to replace train service recently discontinued. The busses will make connections with north and southbound trains at Jefferson Grand Junction Ogden Carroll and Boone.
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United Press
Jefferson, Ta
Boone
Carrall
Lincoln Highway
Jefferson
Grand Junction
Ogden
Carroll and
Sponge squads to mop Chicago day before New Year
Chicago police and federal sponge squads ward off dampness ahead of New Year. Courts grind slowly on hundreds of liquor violation charges from the last three days. Federal Prohibition Director Waynes and sleuth chief Yellowley announce a Christmas arrival to intensify the drive. Many arrestees seek speedy jury trials through counsel.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sahara
Washington
Waynes
B.C. Yellowley
Soldiers Hear of Comrades Hanged in France
Witnesses describe hangings of American soldiers in France during World War I era. Witness George Taylor testifies that 28 comrades could corroborate claims of executions, naming Camp Wilson and other sites behind a hospital. Private Benjamin King allegedly hanged for refusing to sweep stockade with a toothbrush, with officials offering unclear explanations.
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Washington, D. C
France
George X. Taylor
Winniadelphia
Renate Committee
Tom Watson
Armerican Goldinrs
Wilthan
Taylor
Pat
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Camp Wilson
Robert A. Harrison
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Morrison
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Benjamin King
Wilmington
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War Department
Rockefeller and Vanderbilt Cut from Rail Boards
Washington December 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered William Rockefeller Harold S Vanderbilt and George F Baker to relinquish directorships in most railroad companies under the Esch Craming law. They must resign from two thirds of their rail company posts by December 31.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
William Rockefeller
Harold S. Vanderbilt
George F. Baker
Germany Would Pay Two Fifths January Debt February None
Berlin December 21 The note from Chancellor Wirth to the allied reparations commission will state Germany can pay 200,000,050 gold marks on January installments but cannot contribute any marks in February. The January installment is 05 900,000 gold marks and 27,000,060 for February.
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United Press
Berlin
Chancetlor Wirth
Germany
Louisville beverage too strong, is claim
Federal Prohibition headquarters announced that court action will seek closing orders for Louisville breweries Central Consumers' company G. B. Dertel company and Theodore Menk company for distributing a beverage containing more than the legal amount of alcohol. The move was stated to be filed today.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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G. BE. Dertel Company
Theodore Menk Company
Louisville
Ost Faderal Prohibition Headquarters
University Women Defend Professor Accused as Peeper
Dean Sophie Vinneken and University of Chicago leaders defended professor Pray Gord Wendt, a choristry instructor, after his dismissal amid accusations of peeping at women. They denounced the attack on his character while urging due process and support for the university community.
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Britain Leaves Army in Ireland Switch Stuns British policy
London reports a sudden abortion of plans for a military evacuation of Ireland as debate over the peace treaty continues. De Valera supporters push for hard lines while Britain offers no explanation for the abrupt shift and no definite timetable for troop withdrawal. Developments in Dublin are viewed with caution by observers.
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London
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Toayy Cnncallud
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Dublin
Des Moines Police Chief Back in Role as Safety Director Loses
Des Moines council reinstates Iftoscoe Saunders as police chief and lifts supervision power from Public Safety Director John Budd. Saunders gains full authority to run the department. Greater Des Moines committee had urged reinstatement and pledged support at a civic meeting.
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Des Moines
Iftoscoe Saunders
Gatice
Cy Council
Polce Department
Public Safety
John Budd
Smanders
Greater
Saunders
Croker in Dublin Shows Improvement
Dublin December 20 report says Richard Croker, former Tammany chieftain, who has been in Wishowe, is improving after a chill contracted returning to Ireland from the United States. He is now sitting up in his room.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ttichard Croker
Colored chauffeur Moore accused in Keokuk store gun threat
Keokuk Iowa December 20 Quincy Moore a colored chauffeur is said by police to have threatened William Jankins and wife in a local grocery store. Police arrested Moore and confiscated a loaded 38 caliber revolver and jailed him on the charge.
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United Press
Keokuk
Quincy Moore
Wiliam Jankins
Moore
Movie actors take stand for Burch defense
Los Angeles reports that defense witnesses prepare to attack Elizabeth Bessenty's testimony accusing Arthur C. Burch in the murder of John Belton Kennedy. A party of motion picture players arrived in a big sedan following the undertaker to the crime scene, testifying no other car trailed the hearse.
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Arthur C. Burch
John Belton Kennedy
Beverly Glen Road
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Burch
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British and French clash over naval plan at Washington
At the Washington conference the French presented a defensive naval plan to the naval subcommittee led by Albert Sarraut, signaling willingness to concede on capital ships but resisting submarines and auxiliaries. Britain seeks plenary sessions to push for submarine abolition and to argue for broader limits. President Harding reportedly views the four power treaty as not covering Japan's main islands, a personal interpretation not officially endorsed.
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Albert Sarraut
M. Sarraut
Washington
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Japan
Lord Lee
Harding
White House
Belleve
United States
Pacific
Saloonman Suspect Released in OConnor Escape Case
Chicago dispatch reports Bernard J. Grogan a west side politician and saloonkeeper released after presenting an alibi to show the dead man found under a Palmyra Wis bridge was not one of two companions who joined him near Sarna at Koshkonong Wis last week, in a case tied to Tommy O Connor escape and a death.
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Chicago
Bernard J. Grogan
West Side
Tommy O'Connor
Palmyra
Wis
Koshkonong
Casino Theatre in Davenport Burns in Early Fire Blaze
Fire swept the Casino Theatre in Davenport Iowa early today completely wrecking the motion picture house. Water damage and smoke filled the interior. Fire officials attribute the blaze to a crossed wiring fault or similar electrical issue. Authorities investigating the cause and extent of the damage.
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