Franks and Poles in Open fighting overshadowed by rioting
A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam reports mobs in Frankfurt am Main pillaging on a large scale and authorities unable to stop them. In Open, a German officer fired on an allied auto carrying an American flag, sparking several hours of fighting that left about 138 killed, including many women and children. A British mission protested German overreach as Polish and German forces clashed. In Danzig and Posen talks, Paderewski is named president in a proclaimed Polish republic amid flags and Polish bands.
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London
Frankfort
Amsterdam
Byerm
Osen
Openhagen
Warsaw
Tission
Posen
En Schimmelfeng
Aderewske
Danzig
Berlin
Poland
Ignace
An’ Paderewski
Paderew
Tosen
Zeitung Am Mittag
Rocession
Plaunist
IIL
Lokal Anzeigerrom
Reed Opposes Nations League in Speech at Dinner
New York December 30 Senator James A Reed of Missouri attacked the proposed league of nations at a Society of Iris and Sciences dinner. He argued the plan surrenders rights, transfers power to foreign governments, and would force American citizens into war by international vote. He warned of conflicts among nations with differing ideals and languages and said he would not consent to alliance control over America’s destiny, even by England or France.
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New York
League of Nations
James A. Reed
Missouri
Society of Iris and Sciences
Reed
Congress
United States
Amerca
Dru
Earuh
England
France
Preacher-Defendant in Socialists' Trial Tells Speeches
In Chicago on December 30, the Socialist leaders trial continued with the defense outlining that Rev. Irwin St. John Tucker would be called as a witness. He testified to antiwar speeches and recounted a 1917 conversation with Rev. Sardıau, quoting a banker urging the U.S. entry into war to protect investments and loans abroad. General Pershing was also discussed in relation to global notes and alignment.
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Chicago
Philipp
Wisconsin
Irwin St. John Tucker
David Starr Snrdau
Leland Stanford
Ir. University
Quoind
New York
United States
Sergt Bert Court Returns Home From Rainbow Division
Sergt Bert Court of Cedar Falls is among the first Rainbow division veterans from Black Hawk county to return. Wounded at Chateau Thierry by explosive shrapnel, he dragged himself a half mile before being found and spent 17 hours before reaching a hospital. He is now at Fort Des Moines hospital for treatment as the Rainbow division saw combat in Lorraine and Champagne in 1918.
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Bert Court
Cedar Falls
Rainbow
Black Hawk County
Chateau Thierry
Court
Fort Des Moines
Lorraine
Champagne
Chicago Juvenile Delinquency Case Sparks Policy Talk
Four Chicago boys aged 8 to 13 tried to crack a safe, two were caught, revealing a surge in juvenile delinquency. The incident led to an inquiry by Albert Webster, who cites economic hardship, family disruption, and rising firearm use among youths as key factors in growing crime among under-16s.
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Chicago
John Chudzik
John Smozkski
John Kosick
National Sanitary Bag Company
West Chicago
Chudzik
Smozklki
Randolph
Halsted
Little John
Wood Street
Austin Avenue
Albert I. Webster
The
Bay Workers’ Association
Juvenile Pro Jteelive Association
Webster
Avere
Hawkeye Oil Employees Dine at Hotel Russell
Employes of Hawkeye Oil Company in local offices and branches were entertained by A T L Coward at Hotel Russell Samson Saturday. Guests enjoyed a large company dinner followed by a dancing party with covers laid for all attendees.
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Hawkeye Oil Company
TL Coward
Hotel Russell
Samson
Price-Fixing by Concerted Action Called Restraint
Washington officials warn that price fixing after wartime control ends January 1 will be treated as restraint of free competition under anti trust laws. Attorney General Gregory says antitrust laws remain effective and will be enforced vigorously, with decisions on business actions judged by law. The department notes no industry is singled out and warns that even temporary price agreements could harm competition.
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Washington, D. C
Dec
Department of Justice
Wart Industries Board
USK
Gregory
War Industries Board
Beneft
Altho
WM Law Dies Sudden Former Black Hawk Sheriff
William M Law former Black Hawk county sheriff dies at his home in Waterloo after a recent pneumonia and heart weakness. He is survived by five children including Ralph Harvey and daughter Nellie Parrott and by his wife Eliza who predeceased him. Law was a longtime Republican leader active in county and state affairs and helped erect Waterloo’s first public bathhouse. The body lies at O Keefe Towne mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.
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W. M Aw
Black Hawk County
Mratt W. Parrott
Second Street
Mr. Jusw
Althore
Winammenanight Law
Waterloo
Eliza Jesse Law
Ralph Aland
Harvey E
Mason Guy, W. R
Nellie Parrott
Fred A. Fenton
Chicago
Thomas Law
Oakland
Cal
Fenton
Law
Board of Trade and Commercial Uinb
Odd Fellows Judge
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen of America
O’keefe & Towne
Mason City
Death notices of John Ludwig Farrand and Lucille Fox
John Ludwig died at his home in Waterloo after pneumonia and influenza. Born January 9, 1893, he married Emma Hageman in 1914 and leaves a widow a young son Alvin and relatives in Iowa Missouri and Illinois. Farrand Drug Co. president L A Farrand died in Sumner after influenza turning to pneumonia, with several family members affected. burial plans and survivors listed. Lucille Thorsa Fox, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl L Fox, died at home age three and a half, born March 25 1918, with funeral at home led by Dr F W Court and Elmwood burial set.
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John Ludwig
Edwards Street
Decedent
Waterloo
Emma Hageman
Alvin
Freeman Ludwig
Cowden
Myr. Leudwig
Illinois Central
Kistner Mortuary
L. A. Farrand
Farrand Drug Company
Sumner
Farrand
G. J. Afflerbaugh
Water Joo
C. C
Tacoma
Wash
Lucille Thorsa Fox
Pearl L. Fox
Mears Atreat
F. W. Court
Elmwood
Clemenceau Wins French Deputies Confidence Vote
Premier Clemenceau wins broad support in the chamber after arguing for patience and a peace strategy with Britain and the United States. He hints at alliances while not opposing a league of nations, and says actions for the peace congress will emerge from ongoing efforts. Morning papers largely approve as budget approval follows.
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Clemenceau
France
Great Britain
United States
Socialis
Deschanel
Willson
Altho
Harope
Wilson
Tai
President Wilson in Manchester Parade Inspires Peace Hope
Crowds lined the foggy square as President Wilson and Lord Mayor rode in carriages. Mrs Wilson wore a purple hat, bouquets flew to the carriage, and cheers for Wilson and peace filled the streets amid flags and banners.
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Wilsomm
Manchester
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Pink Pills Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe headache and neuralgia treatment that relieves pain when rubbed on and offers antiseptic protection for sprains cuts and stings. It also promotes Wizard Lover Whips pink pills for constipation or headaches with a money back guarantee.
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Hamlin
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