Harding View Of Pact May Guide Senate Debate
Washington dispatch discusses the four power treaty and the debated inclusion of Japan's homeland. It notes President Harding's public stance that the treaty does not cover Japan's homeland, contrasting delegates' views and Lodge's omissions, with ongoing public and political reaction shaping upcoming ratification debates.
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Senate
Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Harding-Hughes
Japan
Pacific
Harding
Girl Punished for Dipping Spoon in Jam Nearby Self Shot
Alberta Woods, 15, allegedly punished for dipping her spoon into jam at the dinner table and fired a rifle near Grass Creek, Wyoming, after which authorities ignored the incident. The Cheyenne report notes the event with sparse details and no clear outcome.
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United
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bec
Sete
Alberta Woods
Grass Creek
Former Iowa man named Montana tax chief
Atlantic reports Jo C Rasmussen, formerly of Des Moines and now a Glendive resident, has been appointed collector of internal revenue for Montana. In Des Moines the state education board will deny immediate action to restore tri Delta sorority privileges at Ames, with the matter to be reconsidered at the next meeting. Cummins says proposals to adjust Volstead era wine and beer sales to fund soldier bonuses have little Senate support. Chicago reports Harvey Church faces possible conviction tonight in the murder of Carl Ausmus and B. J. Daugherty as deliberations proceed.
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Iowa
Atlantic
Jo—C. A. Rasmussen
This City
Glendive, Mont
Internal Revenue
Montana
Ion
Des Moines
State Board of Education
tri-Delta
Ames
W. H. Gemmilill
Gemmill
Chicago
Harvey Church
Carl Ausmus
B. J. Daugherty
Packard Motor Car Company
Caverly
President studies Christmas pardons in fin de siecle tone
President Harding devotes time to reviewing cases of political prisoners and is expected to announce Christmas pardons tomorrow. Debs, Socialist leader, is strongly indicated as among those to be freed. In Washington an anti treaty bloc forms to oppose any pact. Telegrams urge senators to reject pledges that involve guarantees for Japan or territorial integrity. In Lima Bolivia approves Peru and Chile arbitration on Tacna Arica dispute with allied complications.
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Harding
Lorge
Senator Lodge
Washington, DL
Eugene V. Debs
Washington, D. C
Japan
Lima
Eru
Bolivia
Peru
Chile
United States
Tacna-Arica
Courier delivers before 5 30 in the evening
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Kenyon bill favorably reported boosts work program
Kenyon bill moves toward public works as a counter to low business mood. Senate labor committee approved the measure to implement unemployment conference recommendations. Also notes wage cuts may follow railroad rate reductions. Carroll County theft case and other brief items appear in the same dispatch.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Labor Committee
Rehabilitation plan for Europe and Russia by Allies
London reports the allied supreme council will invite major powers to appoint a commission to draft a comprehensive rehabilitation scheme for Central Europe and Russia. The United States and Germany would be represented, with Col. George Harvey likely attending Cannes as an observer to report on actions and guide future steps.
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Associated Press
London
Allied Supreme Council
Cannes
Central Europe
Russia
United States
Germany
Adeyante
Harvey
Washington, D. C
State Department
Europe
George Harvey
America
Spectacular Adair Fire Destroys Garage and Paint Store
A blaze in Adair Iowa on December 22 caused by a gasoline tank explosion at the New White Way garage and Raffensberger paint store destroyed the paint shop and damaged surrounding structures. Initial estimates place losses around $60,000 with the fire deemed the town’s most spectacular in history.
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Associated Press
Adair
New White Way
Raffensberger
Cement Road Projects Expand Under State Contract
The Associated Press reports Springfield Florida December 22 contracts for 50 miles of cement roads. With bids from J M Dunnegan Construction of Dubuque Iowa at 26300 per mile, state totals rise to over 717 miles since February. Low bidders expected to sign within days for routes in Bureau and Henry counties.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Gov. Small
Mallee
Henry
Bureau Counties
Bureau County
Dunnegan Construction Company
Dubuque
Two Bandits Shot to Death in Ambush
Casper Wyoming December 22 Two unidentified bandits were killed in a gun battle after attempting to break into a local grocery store. Guards stationed at the store following a tip exchanged fire with the burglars with one guard slightly wounded.
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United Press
Casper
Wyo
Food Rioters Loot Belfast Shops
Food riots broke out in Belfast early today as dozens of shops were raided by rioters. Provisions were stolen in large quantities and a butcher shop was entered with supplies carried off. Rioters attempted to set fire to a building.
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United Press
Belfast
War Finance Corp loaning millions daily says report
The War Finance Corporation, reporting to Congress, says it advances millions daily for agricultural and livestock needs. By Nov 30 its total loans surpassed 82.6 million, with 22 million in cotton, 16 million in grain, 15.06 million in livestock, and 34.06 million for general agricultural purposes. The agency notes tightened credit powers until last August and completed credit network by October.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Cailing
Washington
Dail Takes Recess to January on Treaty Vote
Dublin reports show the Dail Eireann adjourned to January without a treaty vote. Debate split, with 77 to 44 opposing a continued discussion. observers foresee a close result and possible referendum. War threats linger regardless of ratification or rejection as speeches continue.
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Associated Press
Pmuiblin
Eiveann
Dun
London
Dail Eireann
Dublin
Patrick McCarran
United States
Dail
Wineup
Dai Eireann
Inncorp
Mary MacSwiney
Change of Dry Act Consideration Next Year
Washington December 22 The house ways and means committee will consider an amendment to the Volstead act permitting the sale of light wine and beer after the holidays The review will be framed around revenue to fund a soldier bonus Fortney said Also recorded is the death sentence set by the supreme court for February 24 1922 in the Savant case for the murder of Fritz Heick Judgment upheld self defense claim
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United Press
Washington
DB. C
Ways and Means
Formex
Fortney
Savant
Hwang Fee
Springfield
Iil
John Savant
Benton
Fritz Heick
Supreme Court
Branklin County
Chicago to enforce dry New Year Eve raids citywide
Chicago police plan nationwide New Year’s Eve drive with special squads raiding clubs hotels cabarets and bars. Chief Witmer Morris vows zero tolerance and will deploy fleet cars and extra staff to ensure no one escapes enforcement despite rumors of canceled reservations. A guard guards the city laboratory after a bribe allegation over beer samples surfaced.
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Chicago
Pulice
Chie
Police
Witamera
Iritamorris
Westside
Chbaret
Bear
Murder linked to Denton case in Seattle
Police seek two men and two women in Seattle and California after the body of Verdinand Hochbrunn real estate dealer of Seattle is found in his home. A bullet wound in the back caused his death. Hochbrunn had been absent from home for days, with a man believed to be impersonating him heard from in California.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
Jacob Denton
Los Angeles
California
Verdinand Hochbrunn
Hoachbrunn
Hochbrunn
Mwordbrunn
Prohibition Chief Reports Liquor Shortages and Border Halt
Washington December 22 Safeguards as withdrawals of liquor from bond have cut the domestic supply by 40 percent and gentlemanly agreements have lightly checked smuggling at the borders, Prohibition Commission head Haynes said in a Christmas greeting to enforcement agents across the nation. He added that overall conditions are favorable despite opposition from propagandists.
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Associated Press
Washington
Prohibition Commission
Haynes
Congress Adjourns for Holidays Until Jan. 3
Congress recesses for holidays, adjourning today until January 3 after both chambers approved a resolution. Only miscellaneous matters remained on today’s program as lawmakers took a holiday break in Washington DC.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington, DC
House
Senate
Confessed murderer Kleinow sentenced for Kerrsten tragedy
Pater Kleinow, confessed murderer of Miss Cecil Kersten, a young woman from Clayton County, received life imprisonment at Fort Madison penitentiary. District Court judge H E Taylor handed down the sentence after Kleinow shot Kersten at her Pleasant Ridge home on October 28. Neighbor Harvey Sass was wounded. Kersten died in a McGregor hospital the following day.
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Associated Press
Elkader
Pater Kleinow
Cecil Kersten
Fort Madisnan
H. E. Taylor
Kleinow
Miss Kersten
Gisaghier
Clayton County
Pleasant Ridge
Kersten
Harvey Sass
Kletgow
U S Favors Poison Over Explosive Shells In Naval Rule Debate
The Washington conference subcommittee proposed revising submarine warfare rules and favored continuing the use of poison gas over high explosive shells. While awaiting wider international agreement, the move signals persistent tensions in arms limits. France and Italy formally accepted U S proposals for capital ship limits, with discussions on submarines and auxiliary craft postponed to later meetings.
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Voltak Peess
Washington
Army Conference Naval Committee
America
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
Italy
Dtiand
Briand
Hughes
State Department
Mystery in Murder of Boy Dead in Tub
New York police probe a brutal cellar murder of 5 year old Gilbert Bein found in a shop cellar tub. Father Max Rein reports his son played shortly before the fatal blows from a club, with police seeking a dark bail youth as a suspect amid Ruth Cruger case parallels.
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United Press
New York
Ruth Cruger
Gilbert Bein
Max Rein
Prices Cut on Wire Rods and Nails in New Schedule
The American Steel & Wire Co. announces price reductions for wire rods plain wire and wire nails. Wire rods drop to 38 per gross ton from 40 nails to 2.50 per 100 pounds and plain wire to 2.24 from 2.60. The changes affect the New York market and are issued by United States Steel subsidiary.
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United Press
New York
Wee
American Steel & Wire Co
United States Steel
Professor to Aid Philippine Governance Named Vice Governor General
Washington December 22 formal announcement by Secretary Weeks. Eugene Allen Gilmore a law professor at the University of Wisconsin will assist in governing the Philippine islands as vice governor general.
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Associated Press
Washington, PD
Eugene Allen Gilmore
The
Philippine Islands
Weeks
Gilmore
University of Wisconsin
Highways in Several Iowa Towns Reported Fair Condition
A weather area report lists highways across multiple towns including Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Mason City and Waverly as in fair motoring condition. Snow is forecast likely tonight or Friday across Mississippi counties with possible impacts on travel.
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Dees
Jagberthea
Minn
Algona
Cedar Ruphle
Davennart
Des
Moines
Dubuque
Mariiauit
la Crosse
Wile
Mason City
Marshalltown
Naw Enanpton
Postville
Waterton
Waverly
Susalary
Sthrough
Missie~sippi
Christmas Travel Hope Rises as Trains May Run Home
Officials report growing travel hopes for Christmas as trains may run through despite wartime shortages. Families plan shock visits, and many remain hopeful transport will allow loved ones to reach home for the holiday.
Fireman dives from train to save youth in creek
On Staten Island, fireman Jerry Driscoll leaped from a moving locomotive at 20 miles an hour to rescue William Alexander a schoolboy who had been struck by the engine and thrown into 14 feet of water. Alexander died later in hospital. Driscoll made four dives before locating the unconscious boy with a fractured skull.
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Associated Pressy
New York
Jerry Driscoll
Areman
Staten Island
William Alexander
Drig
Driscoll
Fear Death Toll Rises In Columbus Store Explosion
Two killed and 37 injured as gas explosion wrecked Wright Woman's Furnishings Store on Main Street near Third during Christmas shopping. Six of the injured in serious condition. Victims identified as Miss Gertrude Schecter, 40, and Mrs. Barbara Carl, 32, both of Columbus.
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Associated Pressy
Columbus
Dee
Wright
Mainstreat
Gertrude Schecter
Barbara Carl
Miss Schecter
Cedar Rapids Girl Recovers From Sleeping Sickness
Eleanor Settle daughter of Guy F Settle of Cedar Rapids has recovered from sleeping sickness contracted in Cedar Rapids. She fell ill in late October while working there, collapsed in Des Moines on October 28, was taken to Mercy hospital, and later brought home to Moline where she gradually recovered.
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Associated Press
Maline
Eleanor Settle
Guy F. Séttle
Cedar Rapids
Miss Get
Tle
Mo|ning
Des
Pussyfoot Returns from Work in India
William B. Pussyfoot Johnson, prohibition crusader, returns from India aboard the Adriatic as New York enforces a dry New Year Eve. Johnson, who lost an eye in a London riot, has preached aridity to Indians for four months as a representative of the Antisaloon League.
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Associated Press
New York
William B. “Pussyfoot” Johnson
India
Adriatic
Johnson
London
Roy Glue Struck by Train in Belice Scour Incident
Jesup December report details a train collision near the depot that threw a man named Roy Glue 40 feet from the track. He is hospitalized with severe head injuries and skull fracture while his parents and relatives near town await updates.
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Belice
Jesup
Kor
All Brother
Edward
John Clay
Thumbau
Waterloo
Col Watterson Dies in Florida at 6:15 AM
Henry Watterson famed journalist and former Courier Journal owner died in a Jacksonville hotel at 6:15 AM after a six week Florida stay. Heart failure with lung congestion listed as the cause. wife, son, and daughter at bedside.
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