Ford reduces coal rates blocked by interstate commission
The Associated Press reports Henry Ford sought a 20 percent coal rate cut along the Detroit Toledo & Trenton line. The Interstate Commerce Commission disallowed the reduction, saying it would discriminate against other mining territories and harm shipping relations and competition across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The ruling marks the first Ford-suggested rate cut it has rejected.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Detroit, Foredo & Tron
Interstate Commercce Cousus
Conmission
Toledo
Detroit
Ford
Trenton
Lloes
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Toledo & Ironton
Harding View of Pact May Guide Senate's Debate
A newspaper analysis notes Senator Lodge’s ornate delivery of the treaty and argues the four power pact grants Japan similar protection to Hawaii and Pacific islands, a conclusion born of U.S. initiative rather than Japan’s request. The piece cautions Borah can press for armament limits, while warning the rhetoric risks complicating ratification debates.
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Senate
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Browning
Stevenson
Melville
Isles
Pacific
Japan
France
United States
America
Hawaii
Ehough
Borah
Great Britain
Far East
Death of Henry Watterson Sparks Official Mourning
The death of Henry Watterson elicited widespread sorrow in official circles and among prominent politicians. President and Secretary Hughes expressed deep regret, while tributes from William Jennings Bryan and Ambassador George Hay reflect on his talent, longevity, and influence as a journalist.
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Washington
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Hughes
Presi
Kent Wison
Bryan Pays Testade
Miarmi
Henry Watterson
William Jennings Bryan
B Marvey
London
Dec
George Hay
Cole Henry Watterson
Che Joss
Death of Henry Watterson Reveres Long Marriage
Washington dispatch reports the death of Col Henry Watterson at his Kentucky farm ending a 56 year marriage to Rebecca Ewing. The Louisville journalist, famed for his wit and leadership, often relied on his wife during tours and public life, with friends noting his deep dependence and the couple’s enduring partnership through fifty six years of married life.
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Saturday Evening Post
Courier-Journal
Jeffersontown
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Artred
Louisville
Ffenry Watterson
Col. Watterson
Rebecca Ewing
Nashville
Col Watterson
Rebecca
Hef
Washington
Washington, BD. C
Marine in Plane Crash Kills Marine on Last Guam Trip
Dec 22 Omaha reports a Fire Plane carrying Marine George Bennett crashes after takeoff from Omaha. Engine failure in extreme cold halts at 74 feet, plane wrecked. Bennett dies, passenger Rodney Selby uninjured. Bonnett, a Des Moines reporter, escapes and laments delay to visit his mother.
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Omaha
Neb
George Bennett
Marine Corps
Guam
Malnes
Bonnett
Rodney Selby
Ges Moines
Lucks
Burch Insanity Defense Push In Kennedy Murder Trial
The second phase of Arthur C. Burch's murder defense advanced as lawyers sought to prove insanity. Depositions from his mother Dora M. Burch, former wife Alice Gale Quayle, and her father Bishop Matthew Quayle were read, while the defense also denied that Burch killed Kennedy.
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Associated Press
Los Ageles
Cal
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Burch
Burel
Dora M. Burch
Evanston
Alice Gale Quayle
Matthew Quayle
St. Louis
Kennedy
Uncle Sam Slips 20 Million in Aid to Starving Russians
The U S Senate approved the conference report on a relief bill delivering 20.9 million dollars in food and grain to famine areas in the Volga region. The measure now goes to the President for signature.
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Uncle Sam
United Press
Washington
Dee
Volge
Senate
Win
Terre Haute Plans To Meet Debs Saturday
Terre Haute Ind Dec 12 Percy Head president of the Central Labor union plans a reception for Eugene V Debs upon his arrival by the 7 40 train from the south Saturday night Labor men and business men are organizing the event to honor the socialist candidate and famed citizen Debs is expected to arrive that evening with a public reception planned in his honor
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Perve Haute
Ind
Percy Head
Central Labor Union
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Panama protest over Canal Zone leases by Gov Morrow
Panama foreign minister Garcia protested to the United States against Gov. Jay Morrow's leases of Canal Zone lands for agricultural use and rental of domestic workers by non employees. The Panamanian government says the measures violate the Hay Bunau Varilla treaty of 1903 and Taft era agreements and asks repeal, citing Panaman interests.
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Associated Press
Vanuma
Ister Garcia
United States
Jay Morrow
Cabal Zone
Hay- Varilla
Taft
Gov. Morrow
Taxi Driver Shot by Ex-Wife Suitor in Downtown Clash
Cleveland reports taxi driver John Emjntel was shot dead in a downtown cafe. George G. Beamer, alleged fiancé of Emjntel's former wife, is held on first degree murder charges as police call it the climax of a three month dispute.
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Associated Pregay
Cleveland,o
John Emjntel
Cate
George G. Beamer
Hmmel
Fand
Dormie Must Be Tried Again
United Press dispatch from San Francisco reports preparations for a second trial of Dormie an Airedale dog on charges of manslaughter in the death of Sunveum The jury after two hours of deliberation disagreed and was discharged. Attorney James Brennan said it was moral vindication.
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United Press Sun Raticisco
Sunveum
James Brennan
Wesleyan College Fund Surpasses Quota in Lincoln and Omaha
Wesleyan University in Lincoln and Omaha reports its building endowment fund surpassing the $1.341 million quota. Total at 1 p.m. reached $1,341,484 with over $155,000 from state sources. University Place gave $200,000 while Lincoln contributed $75,000 to $100,000. The Rockefeller Foundation pledged $250,000. Wesleyan, a Methodist college, continues fundraising.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Wesleyan University
Ulincola
University Place
Lincoln
Rockefeller Foundation
Wesleyan
Memorial services for Fred Th. Peero and Kate Ledick
Funeral notices report Fred Th. Peero died Monday night with a 1:20 p.m. service at Kistner's chapel and 2:00 p.m. funeral at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. J Al Macartney officiating followed by interment at Fairview. Kate Ledick's services were held Tuesday at St Joseph's Catholic Church with interment at Dunkel Lon cemetery. An earlier Courier notice about Friday services for Ledick was incorrect.
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Fred TH. Peero
Fred
Peeno
Kistner
Presbyterian Church
J. al Macartney
Kath Laddick
Kate ‘Leddick
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Dunker- Lon
Smiles and Kinks Drift Through Today’s Wires
United Press reports scattered items from across cities. A jeweler notes useful presents dominate this year. In St Louis a juror slept during a damage suit trial, a mis trial leads to dismissal. Illinois students plan to head home for Christmas. two baggage cars are set for dancing during travel. Denver hosts a Kiwanis talk with a peace on earth message.
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Tity United Press
Su Paul
St. Louis
Wardel Reisler
Ktene
Urbana
University of Illinois
Denver
Henry G. Coodsell
Kiwanin Club
Ill child in Bratnober Street diphtheria case
A young resident on Bratnober Street is reported ill with diphtheria to the health department today. The case involves Mrs Leonard’s Heel and the address Bratnober Street appears in the notice.
Women Riotors Face Bayonets In Omaha
Police dispersed a crowd of more than a hundred people, mostly women, with shotguns and bayonets after two arrests in the packing house district. One woman charged with disturbing the peace was taken to the South Omaha station as the crowd demanded her release. several other arrests followed.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Packing House
South Omaha
Mason City Springs Sign of Spring Tale
The first voice of spring arrives as W C Harris braves Mason City's coldest day to aid a distressed warbler attempting shelter in a neighbor's chicken coop. The heartwarming scene unfolds on January in Mason City with Harris at 113 Twenty third Street.
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Mason City Springs
Associated Press
Mason City
Ja. Dee
W.C. Harris
Twenty-third Street
W. J. French
W. 3Rd Avenue
Waterloo
Fragmentary line from unknown report about a person missing
Unclear OCR fragment notes a person who went to open something in a color and Hew away and has not been seen since. The readable text provides no names, places, dates, or concrete details.
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Coor
Man Denied Right to Bend Law Little Bee Centerville
Centerville Delaware County Attorney Tom Fee tells C Smith he will arrest him for starting Sunday movies. Smith asks to be arrested after the show, hoping to profit before the law enforces the Sunday prohibition. The attorney responds he will arrest him at the start and every bed in the theatre, reflecting the stark view of the law.
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Dee
Couny
Tom G. Fee
C. Smith
Smith
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