Government to Target Rum Financier Next Year
Washington reports federal enforcement will focus on the financiers behind the rum trade in 1922. Officials say cooperation between federal state and local authorities remains vital to shut down major violations, with aims to curb illicit liquor by cutting sources and improving detection.
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Robert S. Thorne Rot
Naw
Washington, C
Doe
Hell
Haines
Haseen
Hie Bean
United States
Cea
Harris
Airedale Halts Escape of Two Iowa Mail Robbers
Two prisoners Fred E. Foffenbarger and Keith Collinge attempted a $3,500,000 mail robbery in Iowa. An Airedale dog bayed during the escape, alerting guards and delaying the pair’s flight from a county jail. Investigations linked to a previous Leavenworth sentence. the men had recently been released on habeas corpus writs and face further indictments. The duo is planned to be returned to Council Bluffs for trial.
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Airedale
Iowa
Kansas City
Pete
Eatape
Fred E. Foffenbarger
Ant Keilth Collinge
Lamar Tobbery
Daniel Maier
McKee
Poflenbarger
Callius
LeavenwWorth Federal
Soldier Hero Rewarded for Courage in Action
Private Merion WWI era heroism noted as he saved companions during an explosion. Home town listed as Utah, with reports of midnight action on June 1. The record honors heroism and references a wartime award for valor.
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Washington. de
Merion
Caun
Cudar City
Utah
Mont
Black Hills Rivalry Reported in Moonshiner Areas
In a South Dakota dispatch Deputy Sheriff Pot reports more bootleggers in the Black Hills than in Kentucky mountains, citing Peters familiar with both regions. The note mentions a Looney trial delayed in Rock Island as a witness is sought, with officials blaming his disappearance on the case.
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Mitchell
S.D
Tya Black Hills
Charles Poto
Cryir Bates
Black Hills
Kentucky
Peters
State Buys Grain to Feed Starving Birds in Oregon
Oregon state game warden directed deputy wardens to buy grain to feed starving birds amid harsh weather. The order aims to save clausands of birds across the state by supplying feed if needed.
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Oregon
Porthiidy
Ore
Dee
Iurgh
Fragments of American man found in Paris hotel area
Police trace scattered body parts found near the Hotel Hillman area in Montmartre to an American veteran named McFillan. Hotel owner Jack Bloom says McFillan claimed mayoral connections in Philadelphia and hinted at liquor business ties. Authorities compare fragments to strewn evidence, amid claims the victim may be American.
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Jick Bloom
Thes Hotel
Amerigin
McPillan
Philastelphia
Bloom
pWatchman
Hillinssman
McFillan
Wii Issites
Jaffy
Jack Bloom
United Press
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Tst
Philadelphia
Torrow
Gables
Berlin Editor Sentenced for Libel Against President
Rortin, December 2 reports Unimaritt editor jailed for three months for libel against President Whart. Court found libel committed but rejected six months proposed by the state attorney. Defendant to pay costs. President Evert entitled to compel publication of the verdict. the plot to vilify Ebert and undermine the presidency collapsed.
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Rortin
Dee
Unimaritt
Whart
Prisn
Reports of Pope Hliness Denied Amid Rome Rumors
Fragmentary telegrams from Rome and surrounding exchanges report officials denying rumors of the pope’s health. The garbled dispatches mention influenza and church affairs, with unclear references to Vatican events and ordinals.
California Here We Come in Stolen Cars
In Los Angeles Cabal thin charged with final five attempts to make their war go ealirae Dostie Cramp, the Ww her and Ensene Henderson, all at Hots, were held for alr i Hon of the Dwyerger, arriv'd here today when Thetra sail to have stolen cars in St. Lereic Clinton. Ind. Las Viggs, NOM. anit Phoenix, Ariz.
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Cab
Thin
Ealirae
Dostie Cramp
Ensene Henderson
St. Lereic
Clinton
Las Viggs
Anit Phoenix
Ariz
INU RANGE EXPERT PREDICTS 1925 BUSINESS BOOM
A 1925 outlook from an insurance expert notes growing life insurance business and its positive ripple effects on banks and railroads. He argues prosperity abroad and cautious government economies will boost domestic finance, urging thrift and stable investment to support farmers and shippers.
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INU
Old Man Dies After Icy Fall on Railway Walkway
Des Moines reports 62 year old Frank Jefferson fell 20 feet on an icy Great Western railway bridge while walking with his wife and Mr and Mrs Allen Phipps on their way to a Christmas party. A bottle of moonshine was found with Philips who was arrested and held for investigation.
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Des Moines
Tolts
Frank Jefferson
Alance
Great Western Railway
Jefferson
Allen Phipps
Philips
Jap Society Protests Navy Maneuvers in Hawaiian Waters
A Tai Boi society delegation presented a resolution to Jefferson Cafery, counselor of the American embassy, protesting American naval maneuvers in Hawaiian waters next year. They urged abandonment of the maneuvers as a step toward world peace and in the interest of international amity and work peace.
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Associatedress
Tokio
Tai Boi Society
Jeterson Cafery
Hawaaiian
Actors Santa Claus Thieves Operate During Evening Show
Thieves followed the performers and entered the theatre during the evening performance. They escaped with clothing and shoes after forcing a safe door. Police halted their exit and began a follow up.
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Tra
Lawterd de Adressus
Mame
Welors Wimb
Chris Mas ProSeuy
Germany Introduces New History Textbooks This Winter
In Germany new history manuals planned for introduction aim to replace prewar texts. Dynastic material gives way to a broader span of world history and the people's stories within the republic.
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Herlin
Germany
Actuos
Variay
Republic
Alimony Settlement Opens Door of Jail
Article notes a husband jailed over alimony arrears of 80 000 dollars and a court settlement allowing his release after a divorce case. Also reports a dividend declaration by Can Company with details of stock record dates and quarterly payout. Includes names Margaret C Ratacch, Janeen, Edna Cavin, Lena Anwser, Elmer Gunthach, and Edna Cavin among others and a separate suit closed in Rapid City regarding liability after a truck accident.
Ex-Dry League Chief Faces Re-Arrest on Release Tomorrow
New York, Dec. 24. William Anderson, former state superintendent of the Antisalo on League of New York, will be rearrested as he leaves Sing Sing prison tomorrow on parole. Indictments pending accuse extortion and grand larceny. Bench warrants were filed when he entered prison March 25 for a tax related charge. Release on parole came due to good behavior.
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New York
William Anderson
Antisiloan Inague
Hhe
Sing Sing
District Attorney
Eyaraft Upton
Wha
Antisaloon League
Anderson
Howe
Jee
League
Fac
OG Dierthal Mul. Ps
New Cold Snap to Precede Christmas
The weather bureau announced a new cold snap for Iowa ahead of Christmas with a further snowfall expected today in many areas. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 12 below zero in the north to 12 above in northern counties.
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Dex Moines
Ike
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Nouthern
Eva Tanguay Collapses On Stage In New York
Actress Eva Tanguay collapses during a vaudeville performance and is to be transported from Providence to New York for further care. Her next two weeks engagements are canceled with illness details unavailable. Also noted, Anaconda Copper announces a 75 cent dividend payable February 16 to holders of record January 17.
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New York
Eva ‘Tan-guay
Providence
RL 1
Coptor
Anaconda Copper Company Laily Drelaread
Florence Kahn Seeks 25 Year House Seat After Husband’s Death
Mrs. Florence Prag Kahn widow of John R. Kahn, California congresswoman hopeful, announces candidacy to succeed her late husband. Vows to carry on his work, citing eight months of illness and long service in the House. If elected, she would join Speaker pro tempore and aim to serve San Francisco in Congress.
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Crvewiatonl
Sant Francisco
Cal
Washington
Florence Prag Kahn
Alias Kat
California
House of Representatives
Kahn
San Frinesses
Mae Nolan
Southern Pacific Protests Wage Settlement Suspension
Dec 23 Chicasa report states Southern Pacific plans protest over suspension of wage settlement negotiations. The company claims it has authority to represent workers in contract talks and criticizes the failure of the conference to reach accord, amid broader rail labor disputes involving Western roads and subsidiaries.
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Southern Pacific
Chicasa
Songdern Dacifte Railroad
Paltrose Nahor Moard
Wold Gay Ben Pariey Po
Romimitqen
Deakack
Wit Ieatton
Ates
Phas Qnanager
Stat
Wiornes Ty
Saurheerm
Christmas Fate Near For Ex Clergyman Couple Trial
In Mount Vernon Illinois a joint trial of Lawrence M Slight former clergyman and Mrs Elsie Sweetin for the murder by poison of Wilford and Anna Hight ends close to Christmas. The state rests rebuttal witnesses including Dr Frank Fry who testifies Hight was sane while Dr C L Anderson contends Hight had the mentality of a 10 year old. Neighbors testified to Hight's sanity during his Ina Illinois preaching last summer.
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Associated Press
Mount
Mount Vernon
Ill
Lawrence M. Slight
Ind. M
Elsie Sweetin
Anna Hight
Wilford Sweetin
Frank Fry
St. Louis
Hight
Dr. Fry
Bank Messenger Robbed of 7000 in Des Moines Holdup
In Des Moines on December 22 a bank messenger from Savings Bank was robbed of about 7000 by several men on a busy downtown street. He was forced into an alley, rifled of cash, and released unharmed. The money came from Des Moines National Bank. insurers cover the loss. Policemen sought suspects among Christmas shoppers as details varied.
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Des Moines
Suit for 11000 from auto and bicycle crash described
A suit for 11000 was filed by Dork Robinson alleging damages from a collision on Independence Avenue on October 1 1924 between Robinson bicycling and Meek driving an automobile. Robinson claims injuries including lacerations and head bruises and asserts Meek failed to yield the right of way at Trying Arevt intersection.
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Dork Robinson
Rool Meek
Robinson
Moeller and Stebbits News Tidbits From Des Moines to Minneapolis
A report from Spencer notes the ailing Moeller will return tonight and travel to Spencer to attend the Cinera Le Pepedents wife bed same time. Two sons and a daughter, Miss Ella, a teacher in Maurleigh Wisconsin, survive. In Minneapolis, Mrs. Stebbits cared for her husband until his death yesterday after a gunshot injury that lingered for two years.
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Spencer
Moeller
Des Moines
HL E. Moejer
Spenerr
Cinera le Pepedents
Miss Ella
Maurleigh, Wi
Mites Aly
Taucht Im
Clive Use
Ibbetelh
Randolph Street
Minneapolis
Fresno sailor held in New York for attempted blackmail
Bern Sirro, a Fresno farmer boy turned sailor, is jailed in the Tombs on charges of attempting blackmail ties to Mrs. William J. Vanderbilt Jr and Philip Kip Rhinelander. A messenger with a red ribbon delivered a package said to contain 20000 dollars, the amount Rhinelander demanded as the price of keeping his divorce case quiet. Sirro said he was homesick and wanted money to return home for Christmas, not to involve the social set.
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International News Wire
New York
Bern Sirro
Fresno
Cal
William J. Vanderbilt, Jr
Philip Kip Rhinelander
Sirro
Battery
Park
Os Rhinelander
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Mr. Rhinelander
Christmas Tales From Many Cities Report
United Press bulletin notes Chicago police warn of a sober Christmas with no public drinking and a focus on home festivities. Des Moines burglars steal presents while gifts were being prepared for shipment. San Francisco sees a prohibition agent report a Christmas record from a bootlegger. Freeport features Klansmen aiding Santa in charity. New York records depict a man scandalously posing for a Christmas statue near a windless street corner. The items reflect varied holiday headlines and social mood.
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United Press
Chicago
Collins
Salome
Fudge
Eberhardt
Des Moines
R. M. Messarschmidt
San Brancisco
Sawm Ritter
Prohibition
Scotchman
Freeport
I. Y
Santa Claus
Su Klux Klan
New York
Frank
Keefe
Third Avenue
Highthestreet
Mrs Woodrow Wilson to Attend New York Dinner
Mrs Woodrow Wilson is expected to make her first public appearance in New York since her husband’s death at a Lovell Astor dinner next Sunday night. The Woodrow Wilson foundation will honor Viscount Cecil, winner of the $25 000 peace award of the foundation.
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New York
Woodey Wilson
Lovel Astor
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Viscount Cecil
Moderation of Weather Gives Firemen a Rest
With weather moderation and fewer heating plant calls, firemen received a 24 hour respite from alarms. Only call since yesterday noon came at 1 p m today from the Eintz cafe. Smoldering tags in a can gauge apprehension of a fire. Through December, 76 fire alarms have been recorded.
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Eintz
Illinois Storm Wrecks 21000 Telephone Poles
Chicago reports 21000 poles toppled by a recent Illinois storm. Minogis Bell Telephone Co estimates $1,000,000 in damage, with the heaviest losses south of Peoria. Also notes a toddler severe scalding in Fort Madison and W Frame resigning as assistant secretary of cense in Des Moines.
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Chicago
Illinois
Minogis Bell Telephone Company
Peoria
Wrame
Static Tou
Des Moines
Nec
W. Frame
Cense
Tie
Two Riders Hurt in Roadster and Train Collision
Pat Neinertson and T. M. Parish, both at 26014 Fourth Street, were injured at 20 a.m. today when their roadster collided with a Wi. O. PL & N. train at the Fourth Street outer haltline crossing. Reinertson, driver, failed to see the train. The auto and electric engine reached the crossing simultaneously. Vehicle hurled aside. engine damaged. Train cars needed engine change before Cedar Rapids bound movement.
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Pat] Neinertson
Fourth Street
T. M. Parish
Cal‘lision
Wi. O. PL & N. Ronatni
Reinertson
Ward Town
Cedar Rapids
Disarmament Talks Delayed Amid Allied Council Actions
Paris reports that Germany's disarmament status will be reviewed by the allied ambassadors on Friday rather than tomorrow as the regular meeting was postponed. Britain notes possible delivery of a communique to Berlin and emphasizes Cologne evacuation under Versailles terms by January 20. Germany’s note to the League of Nations seeks comments amid resistance to special privileges and a claim to participate in all military actions.
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Paris
Germany
Allied Council of Ambassadors
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Supreme Interaliied Military Commission
Military Central Commission
Berlin
London
Council of Ambassadors
Great Britain
Cologne
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League of Nations
League
Protests On Postal Rates Increase Costs For Newspapers
Protesters argue proposed postal rate hikes would cripple newspapers by raising advertising postage across zones while keeping reading matter rates low. They cite current costs per piece for first, second, third, and fourth class mail and note potential revenue gains from postcard and advertising mail changes.
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New Said
Edith Kelly Gould Must Pay Hose Bill
Edith Kelly Gould ordered to pay for silk stockings and hosiery bought in 1918 and earlier. A Paris court directs payment of 58 francs to a Paris merchant, describing costs as cheaper than current rates.
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Edith Kelly Gould
Paris
Eadith Kelly Gould
Farmers Co operative Elevator Files Articles of Incorporation
The Farmers Co operative Elevator company of Pierson Ta filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capital stock is 25 dollars. Heightey serves as president.
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Pes Maines
Senate Debates Muscle Shoals Plan Across Commission Role
The debate centers on turning Muscle Shoals over to a commission of cabinet members engineers and chemists to bid and report back to Congress. Senators Norris and Underwood weigh delay and control against final contracting by the secretary of war or a conclusive congressional ratification. Confusion over maintaining equipment fertilizer power generation and privatization further complicates the issue.
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Norris
Musele Shoals
Underwood
Secretary of Way
Jones
Secretary of War
Xs.y. M Herald-Tribune News Service
Philadelphia Police Prohibited From Parade Caricatures
Philadelphia officials warn New Year parade managers that the police force must not be caricatured and burlesques of current events should be avoided. Female impersonators are instructed to wear appropriate wraps.
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Philadelphia
den, Butler
President Coolidge Declines Inaugural Ball Plan
President Coolidge rejects an official inaugural ball for his March inauguration. He has no objection to private entertainment but will not attend and insists the event have no official status. Washington, December 23. The White House stated no official ball will be part of the inauguration.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
White House
Gilbert Kahn Begins Clerical Work at Equitable Trust
New York December 23 Gilbert Kahn son of Otto H Kahn financier has started work as a clerk with the Equitable Trust Company It was learned today His aim to avoid being toddled led him to accept a position outside the firm of Kahn Loch and Co in which his father is a partner
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Gilbert Kahn
Otto H. Kahn
Equitable Trust Company
Kahn, Loch & Co
Sail
Washington Halls Chicken Shipments Quarantine Prohibits Live Poultry
A quarantine order issued by I. HS Glord, director of agriculture, bans shipments of live poultry into Washington from North and South Dakota, Missouri, Kangas, Hainais, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The rule takes effect immediately.
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Wash
North
South Dakota
Missouri
Kangas
Hainais
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
I.hs Glord
Globe Girdlers May Get U.S. Recognition
President Coolidge asked the general staff to recommend suitable awards and recognition for the army’s around the world fliers, as announced from the White House on December 23.
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U.S
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Christmas Mail Burned In Mail Car Fire
Worthington Minnesota route car fire destroyed about 100 sacks of Christmas mail after a stove overheated in the mail car of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line. The blaze stopped the train briefly but no injuries reported.
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Worthington
Minn
Dee
Chicago
St. Paul, Minneanatis & Narade Road
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