Salvage Talks Move as Battleships May Be Reused
American officials and shipbuilders weigh converting three new battleships to civilian use amid salvage rules. Officials say scrapping methods could allow Colorado Washington and West Virginia to become cargo and passenger ships, easing merchant ship shortages and keeping yards busy in 1919.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Merican
Coloado
Washington
West Virginia
Hughes
Naval
Jang Janese
Mutsu
Isatso
Aron Kato
Jaan
Harding Signs Maternity Bill for Nation Aid
Washington November 24 United Press reports President Harding signed the maternity bill approving about 6 million dollars for nationwide maternity aid and education programs. Senator Sheppard of Texas accepted credit for the measure after the ceremony, Harding presenting the pen. In Davenport Tommy Miskey outpointed Nuss in a six round junior middleweight bout. Leo Huggins defeated Battling Check in six rounds for the featherweight title.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Sheppard
Texas
Comiskey
Nuss
Associated Press
Davenport
Tommy Miskey
St. Paul
Mmny Nuss
Green Bay
Leo Huggins
Vanport
Milwauk
Jobless Camp in Hastings Park Aids Vancouver Unemployed
Vancouver authorities announce a winter camp for un married jobless men at Hastings Park. The camp provides board and lodging at 35.60 weekly with two days of work at 40 cents per hour plus $6.40 weekly. Free showers and laundry, registration and checkout required, under police supervision. Municipal golf course prep and park work offer employment. Costs shared by city province and federal governments.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Hastings Park
30 Million Loan to China Arranged by Syndicate
Vancouver cables report John Abbott representing a Chicago and New York syndicate signed an agreement to provide a 30 million dollar loan to China this week. No confirmation yet. The loan was said to be secured by wine and tobacco revenues for twenty years. Abbott heads home to the United States and is due in Vancouver in three weeks.
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United Press
Vancouver
B. C
J Cables
Pekin
John
Abbott
Chicago
New York
China
America
Dr. Charles Rosewater Dead at 82 Pioneer Omaha Physician
Dr. Charles Rosewater of Omaha, 82, pioneer physician and surgeon, died last night. Born in Cleveland and educated abroad, he came to Omaha in 1866 and was brother to Edward Rosewater, founder of the Omaha Bee.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Charles Rosewater
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Cleveland
Owaha
Widow Kills Self as Husband Lies Dead
In St. Louis on November 24 Geor gia Graham widow of Henry B. Graham a retired capitalist killed by his chauffeur Monday committed suicide in her room on an upper floor as mourners gathered for the victim.
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Unnted Press
St. Louis
Henry B. Graham
Georgiana Graham
Armed manhunt in Dallas for Texas Red after wife shooting
Dallas police armed with riot guns searched the negro section for a suspect named Texas Red who shot his wife Ethel Holmes early today. He is described as armed with a repeating rifle and has threatened to kill the first officer who tries to arrest him.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Ethel Holmes
Delivery Notice For Courier Before 5 30 P M
The notice directs that the Courier be delivered to homes before 5 30 o clock. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other causes, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach this office before 6 30 p m.
C C Promises New Rate Cuts in Next Few Months
A high official of the interstate commerce commission said extensive rate reductions will be made within the next few months. The sweeping inquiry into all present charges aims to determine the exact extent of the reduction and follows orders issued yesterday.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Lloyd George to sail for Washington for disarmament talks
Premier Lloyd George may depart London December 3 to attend the Washington disarmament conference. Outcome of current Irish peace difficulties could affect the plan. Cunard Line officials admit tentative reservations were made for the Aquitania on that date.
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United Press
London
Lloyd Georges
America
Washington
Both Sides Confident in Colorado Strike
In Walsenburg Colorado on November 24 officials of Colorado Fuel and Iron Co report optimism over conditions amid a miners strike that sought wage cuts and martial law. Union leaders say the situation is satisfactory and that their fight has just begun.
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Colorado
Associated Press
Walsenburg
Calc
Colorado Fuel & Iron Co
Shoup
Capital Considers Gustatory Agenda
Washington observers blend Thanksgiving observance with the international conference to ease tensions and explore a calmer course amid negotiations. The capital pauses routine duties as nations gather for talks, aiming to strengthen amity and reduce provocations in the global arena.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Conclave of Nations
Nickel Fare Cut Hits Chicago Street Cars
Chicago officials cut surface streetcar fares to five cents starting at midnight after an Illinois commerce commission action. Elevated line fares stay at one dollar. The move lowers transportation costs for riders citywide.
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United Press
Chicago
Illinois Commerce; Commission
Dubuque Presents Gift of Golden Corn to Marshal Foch
Dubuque Iowa plans a reception for Marshal Foch during a world war tour stop. A bush of golden corn, Iowa’s principal gift to the nation, will be presented to Foch as Mason City residents prepare a future pig gift. The ceremony includes the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce and bands, with a brief address planned.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
Marshal Foch
Chicago Great Western Road
Mason City
France
Chamber of Commerce
Columbia_ university
Dubuque College
Icity
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Foch
Richmond
Arbuckle Thanksgiving Day Adjourns as Medical Experts Testify
Roscoe Arbuckle enjoys a quiet Thanksgiving as his trial for Virginia Rappe's death adjourns. Medical witness Dr. Asa W. Collins presents theories on possible causes of death including bath injury or spontaneous rupture, while defense aims to fuel doubt about the assault and heavy drinking.
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M. L. Tracy
United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Roscoe Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Minta Durfee
Arthur
Arbuckle
Asa W. Collins
Collins
Hall of Justice
Fishback
St. Francis Hotel
Fred Fishback
Arbuckie
Miss Rappe
Irish Peace Talks Near Final Breakup
Negotiations for an Irish settlement appear close to collapse with Sinn Fein rejecting allegiance to the king and veto power over Irish legislation. Ulster insists on crown allegiance while leaders in London and Dublin confer on constitutional principles amid fears of an outright end to talks.
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Preas
London
Ulster
Sinn Fein
Alther
Altho
Sint Fein
Ireland
Trig
House of Lords
Lord Birkenhead
Gordon Hewart
Arthur Griffith
Michael Colling
George Gavan Duffy
Dail Eireann
Court Dismisses Christian Science Publishing Trustees Suit
Massachusetts supreme court rules against the Christian Science Publishing Society trustees seeking to bar church directors from intervening in Society affairs. The attorney general's bid to declare the church a public charitable trust was also dismissed.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Yester
The
Christian Science Publishing Society
Mother Shureh
Christian Science, Church
Marines Re-Enlist Gunnery Sergeant Turreztini from Philadelphia
Washington reports Gunnery Sergeant James D. Turreztini of Philadelphia re-enlisted increasing marine corps fighting tonnage by 335 pounds. His 12 shoes aided a 40 mile Haiti hike where he carried two rifles three packs and an exhausted recruit.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Marine Corps
James D. Turreztini
Philadelphia
Haiti
Smokes Diamond Joe Advertisement Promises Full Flavor
An old newspaper fragment advertises Smokes Diamond Joe with a sales line about goodness to the last pull, reflecting vintage tobacco marketing phrasing and style.
Bandit Wrecked in Attempt to Rob This Chicago Girl
A masked highwayman attacked Miss Sigrid Anderson at her home in Chicago last night. She escaped after a struggle leaving the robber with a black eye a cut lip a bruised shin and a tender solar plexus. Police report one less suspect to pursue and warn others to exercise caution.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sigrid Anderson
Woman Legger Dies After Officer Shot in Decatur
Decatur Illinois reports Mrs Mary Didraga of Springfield died in a total hospital after Patrolman Fred Meece shot at a car carrying her and her husband who had 100 gallons of white mule. The husband fired first and the officer’s bullet was misdirected. Police had tracked an automobile load of white mule for two days before the night confrontation.
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Associated Presa
Decatur
Mary Didraga
Springeld
Fred Meece
Didraga
Meece
Kansas City Packers to Protest Big Five Wage Cuts
Kansas City union members plan a mass meeting in Kansas City Kansas Sunday afternoon to protest recent wage cuts by the Big Five packers. The call comes from C J Hays international president of the packing house unions. Some members say the cuts were unwarranted and part of a scheme to weaken the unions.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Packing House
Kan
C. J. Hays
Lights Out in Omaha and Bluffs After Major Cable Explosion
An explosion in a man hole blew out power cables in Omaha and Council Bluffs, plunging most areas into darkness for over 15 minutes. Main business districts restored within three hours as crews worked to restore service.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Council Bluffs
Power Company
Bandits Die After Making Big Mistake
Chicago reports two bandits killed and a possible third dead after a confrontation with ten detectives. The incident occurred last night when attackers ordered the detectives to surrender. none of the officers were hurt.
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United Press
Chicago
Congress Convenes In Regular Session After Adjournment
United Press reports President Harding called a special session last April and Congress adjourned sine die. The House ended at 4 02 and the Senate at 4 37, with a new session scheduled to meet December 5.
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Lbs
United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Harding
Be Thankful for Better Prospects Says See'y Davis
Secretary of Labor Davis told United Press that the country is slowly edging back toward prosperity. He noted that current conditions are markedly better than midsummer, despite a rough road ahead, describing the improvement as highly encouraging.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Davis
Patrols in Belfast Keep City Quiet After Night of Violence
Crown forces patrolled Belfast streets during the night as sporadic bombing and shooting reports persisted. Early today the city was quiet with two more wounded fatalities added to the tally from the recent disorders in various areas.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Crown
Cedar Rapids Star Wins Inter scholastic Cross Country Title
Basil Irwin of Cedar Rapids High School ran three miles at Fairmount Park and won the individual title in 18 minutes and 10 seconds in the national interscholastic cross country championship.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Basil Irwin
Cedar Rapids. Ta
Bret
Fairmount Park
Irwin
Judge Landis Sister Dies in Logansport
Miss Katherin Landis aged 60, sister of Federal Judge Kene Saw M. Landis of Chicago, died at her Logansport home after long illness. She is survived by two brothers C. B. Landis of Chicago and Frederick Landis of Wilis city.
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Associated Press
Logansport
Ind
Katherin, Landis
Kenesaw M. Landis
Chicago
Landis
C. B. Landis
Hiccage
Frederick Landis
Wiis City
New Revolt in Portugal Reported From Madrid
A dispatch from Madrid reports another Portuguese revolt brewing as troops in Lisbon are confined to barracks in readiness for possible action. The Associated Press note cites patches of unrest and mobilization amid ongoing instability in Portugal.
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Portugal
Madrid
Lisbon
Suffocation of Moplah Prisoners Sparks Outcry
The 64 Moplah prisoners suffocated aboard a closed railway wagon during transfer in Madras district. Ventilation panels had been painted, possibly restricting airflow. many died or lay dying, with survivors aided after the incident. Native papers compare it to the Black Hole of Calcutta and call for a full investigation.
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Associated Fr
London
Madras
India
Times
Tierur
Bellary
Imany
Calehita
Suraj-Ud-Dawlak
Bengal
China wary as Britain readings on Far East policy spark doubt
At the Washington arms conference the Chinese delegation questions Britain’s aim in the Root resolutions and fears a push toward international control of China’s railways. They suspect Britain wants a Japanese-bound role while Japan leverages disarmament talks for concessions.
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Carl Dpd. Groat
United Press
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
China
Britain
Far Eastern Committee
Japan
Far East
Chi
Manchuria
Mongolia
America
Hughes
Ching
Canton
Italy
France
Committee On Armaments
Briand
Schenzer
Raly
Juro-Slavia
Serbia
Greece
Poland
Balkans
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