War Crooks Invasion Of American Jewel Trade
Washington awaits a warned year as European thieves flood U S cities. Private agencies in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago prep for a surge in jewel thefts driven by wartime conditions. Detectives warn war millionaires and savvy crooks will target high society events with refined methods across major centers.
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Bryan Congratulates Wilson on Peace Move
Washington December 22 President Wilson received a telegram from former Secretary Bryan praising his note to belligerents. The message said the move offers concessions and assurances needed for lasting peace and urged clear, specific terms from both sides to enable negotiations. Also notes Carnegie and Columbia circles meeting change at the YWCA January 5 with Grant circle meeting with Mrs Cadwallader.
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Penrose Pushes Federal Election Control Bill
Senator Boies Penrose of Pennsylvania leads a fight in Congress for a force bill to transfer national election control to the federal government. The move appears largely a response to Senator Owen of Oklahoma and the Democratic majority, aiming at the Democratic South.
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Congress
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Globe and Star react to Wilson note with satire and support
The Globe mocks President Wilson with a December note titled What is the matter with him, questioning his awareness of German actions and belittling his view of central powers aims. The Star calls Wilson's note a Christmas bombshell and urges allies to treat it with sympathy and careful consideration.
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Duta
Cooperative Buying Cuts Living Costs for New York City Workers
More than 7 000 municipal employees in New York are forming cooperative purchasing societies to cut food and supply costs. The sinking fund commission approved using a municipal building room as headquarters for the organization to buy groceries clothing and other items in bulk at prices lower than the general public. The report notes a public display bulletin from a floral cigar store reflecting a August heat wave clipping from the Courier and Reporter.
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Morris Motor Car Company Christmas Host for 45 Emploees
Morris, president of Morris Motor Car Company, last night was host to 45 employees, their wives and children at a Christmas gathering. The event, held at the plant, featured remarks praising worker loyalty and a gift distribution for the families.
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Ola. Morris
Morris Motor Car Company
Christmas Dinner at Eltis Hotel Noted for Festive Decor
A large Christmas tree and presents for each guest highlighted the dinner at the Eltis hotel. Ben R. Lichty gave a short address praising the Christmas spirit and told Tunny stories for the children’s benefit, delighting both adults and younger guests.
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Ben R. Lichty
Irish Prisoners to Get Release
London reports the government will release the 576 Irishmen interned after the rebellion. Henry B. Duke announced in the house of commons that the advantages outweigh the risks and steps will be taken with minimal delay to return the internees to their homes.
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London
Ireland
Henry B. Duke
House of Commons
Ibhavaev
Lincoln circle funeral notice for Lymang Bronson
Members of the Lincoln circle of the Ladies of the G A R are asked to meet in Grace M E church Sunday at 1 45 p m to attend the funeral of comrade Lymang Bronson.
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Lincoln Circle
Grace M. E
Lymang Bronson
Boldt Will Divides 15 Million Estate Between Heir Clover Miles
New York December 22 George C Boldt left his fortune valued around 15 million dollars divided equally between his son George C Boldt and his daughter Clover wife of Alfred Graham Miles The executor revealed Boldt had disliked public benefactions yet gave to charity in his lifetime without publicity and his will now enters probate in the Surrogates court.
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Alfred Gmnves
New York
George C. Boldt
George C. Bolath
Clover
Alfred Graham Miles
Bonar Law Holds Line on Peace Terms Debate
London reports capture a heated Commons exchange as Bonar Law rebukes calls for immediate peace talks. Sir Auckland Geddes and others press for exposing Germany’s terms while affirming the war’s purpose: securing lasting security and punishing aggression. Law emphasizes fighting for peace and safety, not land, urging firm resolve to ensure Germany’s force does not prevail.
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Germany
Belgium
Arménia
Lansing’s statements cabled to diplomats abroad
Washington Dec 22 Secretary Lansing announced that full copies of his two statements on President Wilson’s notes to the belligerents have been sent to all American diplomats overseas. The goal is to prevent misinterpretation of the president’s aims by the governments to which they are accredited. Washington Dec 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved proposed five percent freight rate increases on fuel shipments from Chicago St Louis and other points to Montana destinations.
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Lansing
Wilson
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St. Louia
Montana
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Perfect Duties and Moral Cheerfulness
A quotation on perfect duties placing geodleness and cheerfulness above morality. The text argues that dreary morals are wrong, suggesting not to abandon duties but to conceal gloom as it spoils simpler people's well being.
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Stevenson
Hapgood Weds College Woman in New York
Mina Kliga Vold HK Reynolds married Norman Hapgood last Wednesday. She led the now Rud-Slan department at Columbia University and the couple will sail on their wedding trip aboard the steamship Molind. Mrs Hapgood is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Euwin Lowla Res nots. She was educated in Paris.
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Mina Kligavold HK
Reynolds
Norman Miupgood
Plive
Columbia University
Steamamip Muolind
Euwin Lowla Resnots
Paris
Diet on Whigil Geirman Soldiers from Berlin ration table
Berlin dispatch lays out rations for Gar Hian soldiers in frautetype Lhor times. Daily meat rations include 8 ounces of fresh meat or 6.3 ounces of smoked meat or 6.4 ounces of canned meals, with salt water fish allowances and possible pickled ash substitutes. Dairy, vegetables, and starches are specified, with coffee or tea for hot drinks and limited seasoning. Butter or marmalade is allowed with bread, plus 12 1 2 pounds of blocusts baked with eggs stored for long use.
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Rica
Washburn and Des Moines trip noted amid local notices
V F Toung Blut panda business trip to Des Moines Thursday. Mrs Rensburn Cedar Falls visited George Morris family Monday. Miss Florence Cars teacher at Foudkachoal called home by death of her father. Mr and Mrs John Kitne welcomed a newborn son Wednesday. The Hl. Schmetder family moving to Oklahoma. Bertha Burger on sick diet. Nick Erustkern of Minneapolis convalescing post operation. New York Stocks roundup lists scores for major firms. First Methodist program draws 300 children for Christmas observance with drills recitations and songs. audience large. treats given. call to place want ads.
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Warry Younsblur
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Nick Erustkern
Mipnestin
First Methodist
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Local notes reflect varied travels and school plans
A jumble of names and towns shows many individuals leaving for Christmas visits. Advertisements and transit mentions mix with marital, teaching, and public notices across Dubuque, Ames, Dayton, Waterloo, and nearby areas as residents prepare for the holidays.
Address by Mrs. Booker T. Washington at Palmer Memorial Institute
Mrs. Booker T. Washington’s address on improving the condition of Black southerners highlighted vocational training at Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia Greenshorro N C. She urged southern residence for Black people, better and larger homes, sanitation, and cultural access, noting high urban and rural home ownership and urging health and efficiency to advance backward communities.
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Palmer Memorial Institute
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Lomes
Message to youth on patriotism and race relations
A fragmentary quotation urges reducing prejudice among youths and boosting love of country to improve acceptance of Black citizens, suggesting deeper civic unity. The remark links patriotism with racial harmony, implying policy or social reform aimed at widening colored homeownership within the nation.
Funeral of Lyman H. Bronson Planned at Local Church
Funeral services for Lyman H. Bronson will be held Sunday at 2 pm at the church, with Dr. EB J. Lockwood officiating under the auspices of the G A R. The obituary notes a Wednesday death and mentions Glade Methods in the church service details. Property transfers include Frederick A. Fratcher to Elizabeth Y. Cole, and Calvin L. Kingsley to E G Statthaws among others in Waterloo and adjoining areas. 160 14,000 subscribers and their families read the ads in the Courier.
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Bval Estate Transeyes
Black Hawk Canty Abstract Co
Frederick A. Ftacher
Elizabeth Y. Cole
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Woodlawn
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Ates
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Gallup
Gook Racnes
Milfer
Illinois Central Railway Time Table Summary
Railway time table fragment lists Illinois Central routes and connections to Chicago Minneapolis Dubuque Fort Dodge Sioux City and Kansas City. Key departures from Union Depot and East Side appear with times like 2:16 am and 7:82 am, showing a dense schedule including expresses and locals and mentioning daily except Sunday services.
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