Future status of Luxemburg plans debated at Paris conference
At Paris a conference discusses postwar issues with arbitration on a league of nations. Debates include potential restoration of the grand duchy of Luxemburg and its possible fate with France or Belgium. Differences over eastern Adriatic territory and Serbian influence surface amid talks with European leaders and church figures.
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Associated Press
Paris
Luxemburg
Grand Duchy
Anner
France
Belgium
Adriatic
Allenon
Serbia
Cardinal Bourpe
Rchbishop
Westminster
Leayvitime
Spe Benedict
QOZE THIEVES SECURE SUPPLIES DESPITE INHIBITION
A new thievery wave at Waterton reports thefts of whisky from owners, with 30 cases of 12 quarts each stolen in one incident and 39 to 40 cases from a cache in another. Estimated wholesale value around 1.00 per case, retail much higher. Officers investigate large thefts for evidence of breaking and entering.
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Igh Waterton
Altha
County Bakers Endorse Continued Food Conservation Plan
Bakers of Black Hawk County approve measures urged by the national bakers association to maintain food conservation. They will cooperate with the food administration to use surplus sub- tins and to return stale bread when possible, supporting reservation of foodstuffs and broader coop with the effort.
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Ounty Bakers
Bakers
Black Hawk
National Bakers’ Association
Food Administration
Street Car Collides With Auto Injures Driver Slightly
Jerome Bensing of 1604 Logan Avenue escaped serious injury after a streetcar struck his auto early today. The closed car was demolished and dragged several feet before the streetcar halted. Bensing, shaken but unhurt, returned home unassisted.
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Jerome Bensing
Loganenue
Mr. Bensing
Lown
Parker Street
Logan Avenue
Litchfield
Bensing
Would-Be Girl Forger Fails To Cash Check
A young woman attempted to cash a check purporting to be from Mrs. J. B. Ridenour at a local business. She failed when bank verification showed the check was drawn on a bank where Mrs. Ridenour has no account, exposing the fraud.
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J. B. Ridenour
VAVENWORT CHURCH MAY EXTEND CALL TO LOCAL PASTOR TEV
Davenport church news notes that Rev. H L Haywood of the Christian church may receive a call to lead the Urwards Congregational church in Davenport. He will speak Wednesday evening at Bidwards Congregational in Davenport on the topic Tal Stor. The report cites a Davenport newspaper for details.
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Vavenwort Church
Haywood
H. L. Haywood
al Pineral Christian Church
Bidwards Congregational
Davenport
Mr. Haywood
Rome
Mother and five children die in Prettissale house fire
Olean New York December 28 AMrs Mayy James Dempsey and her five children perished when their home burned at Prettissale about 15 miles from Olean Early today Authorities believe extra pressure in a boiler or a gas explosion caused the blaze and that the family suffocated before rescue efforts could reach them Mrs Dempsey is described as years old James Dempsey and another child were away in York on gas work at the time
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Olean
N.Y
Mayy James Demapsey
Prettisstale
Here
Jay
Bas
Sas
Denysey
Jantean Dempsey
York
Waiters and Cooks Strike Hotel Sherman Walkout
Chicago December 28 waiters and cooks at Hotel Sherman joined a strike over union recognition. At 4 p m seventy eight Sherman cooks stopped regular dinner service and union demands. 114 waiters refused to work as 10 soldiers with cooking experience were hired to fill gaps. Union grievance cited. management sought to resolve safety and eight hour day issues.
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Chicago
la Salle
Hotel Sherman
Sherman
Haughet
Illinois State’s Attorneys’ Association
The
Militia Call Urged in Kansas City Car Strike
Hangas City mayor Amare Seagill urged Governor Gardner to deploy the seventh regiment to preserve order during a street car strike that has lasted over two weeks. The governor ordered the regiment to mobilize.
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Kansas City
Hangas City
Dec
Amare Seagill
Gardner
Jefferson City
Waterloo Plans Grand New Year Celebration for 1919
Waterloo will welcome 1919 with a citywide, regaining festive tone at midnight Tuesday. Hotel Russell Lamson serves as headquarters with rapid reservations and a robust program including novel stunts. Dinner at 10:80, dancing to 4 a m, watch parties, and numerous private gatherings expected.
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Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Sartori Hospital to Treat Flu Cases in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls reports Sartori Hospital will open next week with one floor devoted to influenza care. Superintendent announced as demand rises and capacity strained after thirty new cases were listed.
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Sartori Hospital
Cedar Falls
Dac
Fiat Institution
Last Night's News in Brief Overview from AP
A fragmented AP digest notes British forces capturing Bolshevik lasers in the Baltic region, naval craft assessments, and food administration actions. It reports on Treasury certificates planned for issue and claims about the betrothal of Princess Patricia to Commander Ranteny of the British army.
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Associated Press
Jondon
Washington
Barend von Per Lancken
Meth
Cemiin
Telghen
Washington, D.C
London
Patricia
Duke of Connaught
Ranteny
Widow killed by rejected suitor found dead near home
Rockville Md Dec 8 The body of Elizabeth Regk widow 88 was found dead in a room near Yereb with a crushed head. Relph Banth 1S was arrested as a suspect after admitting he killed the woman when she refused to marry him. He had been employed at her place for a year.
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Rockville
Med
Dee
Elizabeth Regkvith
Yereb
Relph Banth
Berg
Wisca
Towling
Mas Feckitho
Arctic planes to aid Tomo explorers in polar trek
New York December 27 1913 Rob ert Bartetl announces an Arctic expedition using airplanes to survey and explore the polar regions from Cape Columbia to Cape Chelnyskin. He envisions air based soundings flora fauna ocean bottom data and meteorological observations over a six week warm window in July and August.
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New York
Dapl
Robert Bartetl
Jyne
Hasl
Cape Columbia
Cape Chelnyskin
Siberian
Polar Basin
Arctic
North Pole
Attorneys of Illinois Counties Elect the 1919 Meeting
Illinois counties state attorneys concluded their annual meeting in Chicago after electing officers for next year. President J. E. Deck Decatur, Vice President F. J. Mortimer Springfield, Second Vice President A. L. Inline Macomb, Secretary-Treasurer C. E. Lauder Monmouth. Justice Orrin Carr spoke urging a shorter ballot and ministerial appointments, with constitutional convention delegations discussed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ilinois
J. E. Deck
Decatur
F. Ja. Mortimer
Springppl
A. L. Inline
Macomb
C. BE
Lauder
State Fung Not Available to Aid Soldiers' Dependents
Des Moines Dec 28 Associated Press says restrictions from last Iowa assembly’s $1,000,000 war aid fund prevented Gov Harding from using the money for dependents of soldiers. He denies charges that funds are misused and notes law blocks payments to dependents unless federal aid is involved. He laments delays in federal war insurance payments and aims to relieve disabled dependents.
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Moines
Iowa
Harding
Soldiers Seek Places Specially Trained Men
Many applications pour in to the state federal employment bureau from soldiers about to be discharged who are engineers executives and specially trained men The local bureau works to place these returning servicemen and has already found jobs in Waterloo through cooperative efforts including free employment services
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atenograpuUaTs
Raiseh
Aehig
Hany
Waterloo
Wilson declares nations league to replace balance of power
President Wilson urged a concert of power to guarantee world peace not by arms but by mind, saying the old balance of power and jealous interests must end. He hailed a new enterprise of humanity and noted conferences with British leaders had been satisfactory.
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Troma
Lnto
Ninds
Bribigh
Sama
Wilson
Paris
London
Mansion House
Guite Hall
Buckingham
Guild Hall
Cheva Street
Vilgen
Eibas
Novieties
Mienorials Mim
Berlieh Tabor
Vette Henderson
OW. Rowerbaum
Labor Party
Vom Groxs
Wiltan
Hye Wise
Chinese Decide on New Alphabet
China adopts a phonetic writing system claimed to revolutionize education and literacy. The government endorses the plan as a national effort, with experiments showing rapid reading ability. officials foresee wide adoption across schools and media.
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China
Iniersey
Hadwin
Lebensteins
Mountas
Lemale
Peking
Bolk
Ferio
Gambling Not Crime Declared by New York Judge
New York Magistrate Corrigan at the Tombs court freed 24 men arrested in a clubroom, ruling gambling is not a crime. He argued betting on pole matches, rowing events, ball games, or gin rummy is a civil privilege, and interference violates the law. One defendant noted ten were playing cards.
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New York
Tona
Tio
Convis
Corrigan
Tombs Court
Wags Made to Bathe by Police Judge in Golden Gate Court
In San Francisco Judge Morris Oppenheim ordered 27 vagrants brought to the city prison for hot baths before release. He criticized harsh sentences and said he supported empowering the health board to arrest street water slackers for baths prior to further action. Lieutenant Thomas Tobin was instructed to ensure the bath execution.
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Golden Gate Court
San Francisco
Morris Oppenheim
Health Board
Coalition Regime Wins in Britain by Big Majority
Early returns show a large coalition victory in Britain with Unionists Liberals Labor and Sinn Fein candidates. Soldiers’ votes and Irish Nationalists influence are noted as decisive factors though forecasts vary. Predictions include potential gains for Labour and representation for women candidates like Christabel Pankhurst.
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Britain
Gabor, Ho
Cristobal Pankhurst
Thie Sing Fein
Ewaep Non
Ireland
Fragmentary Astronomy Text With Disjoint Field Notes
A jumble of distorted terms and garbled phrases references astronomy topics and names. The readable pieces mention PANIC, motion, verses, gods, and various personal or project names scattered amid non sequiturs and incomplete sentences.
City in Brief reads like a jumble of names and news
A fragmented local note lists residents visiting relatives, military moves, illness, travel, and a few crime items. Mentions include Miss Denell Pullertson, Lt. H. R., Camp Cody, Santa, and a police chief. Minor ads and performances referenced amid scattered civic updates.
Deer Survive Fire Threats and Hunter Pressure In Adirondacks
Wild deer endure frost and fire in the Adirondack region as hunters pressure rises. Reports note deer killed by hunters and vehicles while fearsome winters and predators reduce numbers. Migration theory gains support as deer appear further south and east than a decade ago, with observers noting plentiful bucks in Cranberry and Saranac areas.
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Otter Lake
Morehouseville
Pisaca
Ie Cranberry
Saranac
Mant Tahawus
Panton
Shaw
Tupper Lake
Absentees Block 100 Percent Union Membership
Influenza and sickness kept many Illinois Central shop workers away as Redross rally efforts stalled. C A Fish reported to Mrs Louis Frank that only 5 percent of shop employees joined, an exceptional record given widespread absences. Last year Tiingis Central and yard groceries in both east and west reported 100 percent memberships.
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Ilinois Central
C. A. Fish
Louis Frank
Boss
Tiingis Central
Pastor sues city to keep children quelley past or
Clergyman Rev Marshall W McCintie of Asbury Park files suit against the city claiming public highways near his home are used by pupils for walks and mischief. He seeks relief to protect his neighborhood from disruptions caused by students. The filing notes discussions of local authorities and nearby water works but provides few firm details.
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Park Shol
Maki Mist
Marshall W. McCintie
Asbury Park
Trenton N. J
Simple Pin Story of Deaf Man in San Francisco
A police report recounts William Welch, a deaf and dumb man, entering a downtown jewelry shop and asking for help to start a business. Policeman Connell intervened, recognizing Welch, and the scene drew reactions from the clerk and others as Welch claimed a financial need, saying it was a joke.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pollarmin
Simothy
Conwell
William Welch
Connell
Walch
Welch
Fitzpatrick
Enid Pitzpatrick
Yencil Deflects Boulet Saves Boy in War Game
In Des Moines Tec., a metal pencil in Glen Gatlin's pocket halted a bullet during a local war game. The 12-year-old son of Rev. Catlin of Council Bluffs had approached a cave when Eddie Emig, 14, fired toward him. The bullet tore a coat button but was stopped by the pencil, likely saving Gatlin's life.
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Des Moines
Tec
Glen Gatlin
Kon
Catlin
Council Bluffs
Eddie Emig
Peck Funeral Held In Waterloo Township
Obituary notice for Roy D. Peck detailing birth in Eagle Township in 1492, move to Waterloo, marriage to Myrtle Cable, surviving widow and siblings, funeral details at Petersen Kros mortuary, burial in Orange cemetery, Rev H L Gournhnoir officiating.
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Roy D. Peck
D. Peck
Eagle Township
Mtcel Cable
Orange Township
Waterloo Township
Harald
Morris
An Me
Ira Ren Passes After Illness Near La Porte City
Tra Renie aged 8 led at this home south of San Porte City after an illness of pneumonia and influenza. He was a conductor on the interurban for five years. Surviving are the widow and son Martin. Funeral services will be held at the home Monday at 2 p.m. Burial in La Porte City.
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Gertrude DE Laney
Gertrude Melaney
St. Jon- Repi'k Catholi
Slattery
Calvary
Gertrude Frances Adrian
Waterloo
Dubuque
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Thia
San Porte City
Dist d. m
Martin
Nashville abolishes town marshal post for cheaper policing
Nashville Indiana votes to end the town marshal office because there is little need for the role and salary was only five dollars a month. A street commissioner with police powers will serve, receiving a salary of thirty-two dollars and thirty cents per month.
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Nashville
Ind
Plana
Christmas Visits Among La Porte City Families
Within La Porte City and nearby areas, numerous residents hosted Christmas gatherings. Families including the Wacenter, Fuller, Hammond, Anderson, Meakin, and Mis Center hosted relatives and friends, with visitors from Matachestes and other towns noteable. The gatherings extended to homes of J M Anderson, J Tawny, and Powers, featuring relatives from across the area.
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la Porte City
Meg
SE. Rubher
Cedar Alls
Wacci
Wacenter
Fuller
L. Hammond
Robert
Christ Imas
Sid Mra
JM. Anderson
Merrilliter
Alt
Mra T
Bert
Ais Tharstine
Fisher
Dolar
Wandell
Ijeen
Matachestes
Beerie Et
Jotn
Juhi
Powers
Gary Manwell
Mir Maetawedl
Atrs
Mr Manwell
Werstery Teal Earries
Indiana Nimrods Hunt Nimble Yur Bearer
Kokomo Indiana December 27 trapping and hunting fur bearing animals in Howard county proves profitable this year. A local trapper reports earnings over 3000 for furs in one month. Men in the trade say incomes last fall averaged about 150 dollars monthly as prices for raw skins have more than tripled in four years.
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Kokomo
Ind
Howard County
Courier Patterns for Courier Up-To-Date Design
Instructions to obtain up-to-date Courier patterns by sending a coupon with 19 cents to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterlo, pattern includes seam allowances and shipments expected within a few days after order submission.
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Fashion Department
Waterloo
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