Approve to Buy Evidence Stands Defeated in House
Washington The base voted overwhelmingly against an amendment to the treasury postal appropriation bill to eliminate a 250000 appropriation for the purchase of evidence by federal prohibition agents. The amendment forbid use of fraud or deceit in procuring evidence amid sharp debate over probes into dry-law enforcement practices.
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Wasiliington
Treasury Ost
House
Tucker
Virginia
Notve
Jd Therio
Senate
Man Robbed in Auto Near Milwaukee And Shot
Charles Clarke of 39th Street Milwaukee says he was robbed by three men near West Bend on Monday morning after starting from Milwaukee Sunday night. Austin allegedly held him with a revolver taking 40 dollars a gold watch and a ring. Clarke was wounded in the shoulder when escaping. Police in nearby cities were asked to watch for the suspects.
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Bond
Charles Clarke
Thirty-Ninth Street
Milwaukee
Widen
Clarke
Austin
Council Blunts
Hulmoys
Rloomington
West Bend
Din
Senator Seeks Tax on Coal Operators in 1924 Return Request
Senator Ly Pollette of Wisconsin introduced a resolution directing Secretary Mellon to send the Senate a return of anthracite coal operators for 1924. Objection by Senator Reed paused action, and the matter was laid over until tomorrow under Senate rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ly Pollette
Wisconsin
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Senate Corporation
Reed
Pennsylvania
Portland Ind Fire Destroys Weller Brothers Block
Portland Indiana suffered a major fire that leveled the Weller Brothers block in the business district, causing property damage estimated at one million dollars. Adjoining buildings sustained damage as flames swept through the area.
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Portland
Ind
Weller Brothers
Oberlin Glee Club to Visit Waukesha for Holiday Tour
The Oberlin College Glee Club plans a January 2 concert in Waukesha as part of its holiday tour extending across Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. In about three weeks the group will perform sixteen concerts in cities including Toledo Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis and St Paul, marking over 1 090 past concerts and 50 000 miles of travel since its founding. Local Oberlin alumni are proud as Presbyterian church hosts welcome the performers.
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Waukesha
Oberlin
Qhio) College Glee Club
Waukesha White
Throner
South Bet
Chicago
Milwaukee
Mineapolio
St. Paul
Io la
Oberlin Glee Club
Oberlin College
Resthaven General Hospital Change Affects Veterans
Dr. John M MedI, medical officer in charge at Waukesha, announces the designation of the institution has been changed to a general hospital caring for all sick ex soldiers except insane patients. The move assists ex service men in the county and requires equipment and service adjustments to match the new status. The bureau aims to provide the best medical care and anticipates improved support for veterans.
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John KR. Medi
U. S
McDiliie
General Hospital
Waukesha
Date schedule at Cobra Park and nearby venues
Tuesday events list Cobra Park Theater at 7:15 p m and 8:00 p m Knight of Columbus and Eastern Star presented at 7:00 p m and 8:00 p m, followed by Odd Fellows. Wednesday schedule shows Cobra Park Theater at 7 p m.
Mussolini Sees Parlia mentary System In Decay
An interview published by Unite Press quotes Benito Mussolini saying the parliamentary system is in obvious decadence in all countries that have followed it He discusses reform to inject labor and capital representation while not scrapping it entirely He links state transformation to Italy and warns against lobby influence and petty group gain in government He describes his concept of an Italian empire as a state of mind rather than territorial aggression
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Ty Thomas He Wongan
Unkek
Unite Press
Rome
Unly
Henito Mussolini Beeves
United Press
Senate
Intervtasy
Mussotlal
Ualy
Mermigh
Wien
Italy
Removal of Station Agent Near North Lake
The railroad commission will hear the case on the proposed discontinuation of the station agent at North Lake on the Grane Vine division of the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul line. Brown Lumber of North Lake filed a complaint arguing the station agent is needed for its business. The road runs from Granville to North Lake, built when the Lannon and Menomonee Falls quarries were active.
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Railroad Commission
Diaion
North Lake
Menumente Falls
Granville
Fun Spot For City Hikers In New Year Festivities
The committee in charge of the AY Chey Uke scheduled for New Year morning chose a site near Waukesha for the feastivities. A sheltered nook will host a large bonfire, with hills available for coasting and skiing and a long rolling road iced by tobogganists for a new slipping coaster. All high school age or older are invited to the Y at 9 o clock New Year’s Day with sleds and bobs as leaders guide the TCeland Festival participation and outdoor banquet.
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Waukesha
Amils
Olcee
Well Paid Men Play Santa for Children in Chicago Loop
In Chicago's Loop many men volunteer as Santa Clauses, each with varied builds and motives, ringing bells for charity. Some work to support themselves while others do it to aid kids, sharing moments with shoppers despite cold weather as they request small gifts for children.
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Bert Demey
United Prosy Stat
Chicago
Santa Claus
Loop
Santa
Ted
Feott
Rome
Snowe Ara
Manelz
Cleveland
Ife
State Street
Legion
United Press
Solstice Passage Hints at Cold Season Arrival
A jumble of garbled text describes the winter solstice and its timing at 8:37 a.m. near Washington, with scattered references to the Earth’s journey around the sun. Messages mention cold, seasonal change, and distant reports from Argentina and the Felate region as updates arrive.
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Washington, Dc
Moriltig
Christmas Warmth Bets On Rapid Weather Change
Chicago reports a frigid Christmas start with near zero readings across the region and a sharp shift forecast. The Weather Bureau expects a rapid warmup as higher temperatures move from the northwest, spreading over the area within a few hours and ending a long cold spell.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Vergiry to Bro Down Again Tonight
Milwaukee shivers as the thermometer sits 8 degrees above zero this morning. Forecaster Wi P Stewart expects a slight daytime rise then a fall tonight with only minor temperature changes expected over the next 24 hours.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Vieltly
Wi P. Stewart
Madison Gripped by Cold Spell With Low Temperatures
A brief snowstorm began the chill, with Madison registering six degrees above zero and strong winds driving wind chill lower. Nearby Surboard? city blocks curtailed street access during certain hours to protect children counting traffic.
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Madison
Wie
Mitchell Strong In State Despite Public Scrutiny
In exclusive remarks, Democratic leader George Bruce lauds Colonel William Mitchell as Wisconsin’s strongest political figure, projecting him as a viable candidate for Congress in the fourth district or United States senator. Bruce notes Mitchell’s Democratic lineage, education, and loyalty, while cautioning there is public opinion uncertainty a year ahead. Kenosha police begin a drive after reports of assaults on women and children.
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Ul Helfert
Siulf
Milwaukee
Mary
Wisconsin
William Mitchell
Democrata
Willian
George Bruce
United States
Pétember
United Perera
Sie Damorrata
Ietrict
Bruce
Coronel Mitchell
John . Mitchell
Alexander Mitchell
Chieago
UL. Paul Railrond
Alund
Wisconssa
Morrow
Rockefeller Challenged To Wager Fine Wine In Winter Meet
An unclear report mentions Rockefeller, Slemp, and a winter visit with a challenge to wager one of Rockefeller's famous wines against an unnamed rival. The fragment suggests a gambling bet amid social exchanges at a Daytona scene.
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Daytona Rach
Fia
Johnny Rockefeler
Maaseom Siemg
Geeruliry
Trerlent
Rockefeller
Hat Slemp
Iim
Christmas Mail Breaks City Records at Main Street Office
Post office reports record Christmas mail volume with over 46 100 letters and 1000 insured parcels processed in a single day. Officials note 1924 totals were surpassed as crowds shopping for gifts waited hours amid heavy parcel activity.
Holway Family Seeks Return After Bulgarian Call
The Nebenor family reports a call from Rev Theodore Holway of Philippopali Bulgaria with the words coming immediately. Mrs Holway’s condition worsened as doctors declared it grave. The Holways hope for Mr Holway to arrive in the U S by Friday if fortune allows. The family has reached out to Congregational missionary boards in New York but cannot contact him yet. Mrs Holway’s funeral date will await Mr Holway’s arrival.
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New York
Flolway
Editor of Ashland Newspaper Dies in Ashland
In Ashland, editor Kirk J. Milea of the Ackland Daily Press died today after a thirty year career. Milez began as a carrier and rose through the ranks, marking a long association with the Daily Press.
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Ashland
Kirk J. Milea
Ackland Daily Press
Milez
The
Daily Press
Frank Munsey Newspaper Editor Dies After Operations
Frank Munsey noted editor dies at 71 after two operations following a serious illness. Born 1854 in Maine, he built a publishing empire from Munsey's Magazine to Munsey's Weekly, buying and merging papers including Daily Continent, Star, and The New York Sun. A close ally of Theodore Roosevelt, he helped shape late 19th and early 20th century American publishing.
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New York
Frank A
Lenox
Munsey
Pudltahey
Dalston Munsey
New York Sun
York Telegrans
Ce Munsey
Maree
Maine
Telon
Dg Rama
Argokynn
Morutis Alger
Iaking
Thia
Miynsey
Star
Tammany Organ
Pay News
Washington. Tries
Beaton
Philadelphia Times
Kallimore News
New York Prous
Aol
Munney
Ixplolta
Hid
The
Herald
Iethune
Globe Hygo Sun
Mail
Telegram
Rotary Pupils in Club Philosophy Meet
A Wankesha Rotary Club session discussed Rotary philosophy with O Banting as teacher. The education committee members named were Mesure Banting George Hotefer and B A Williams. Paul Ferris announced the Christmas party for Monday evening featuring stunts, poetry, and Rotary orchestra in minstrel style.
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Wankesha
Ilward
Rotary
Paul Ferris
Spa
Rotary Orchestra
Map Out Protects by County Agent
Agricultural committee, County Agent J F Thomas and state county agent reader met on Monday afternoon and planned county projects for the next 12 months. Work includes aid for tasks such as dairy work, food and health, soil tuning, orchard pruning and spraying, drainage, sugar beet growing, and poultry demonstration.
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J. F. Thomas
Reader
Thomas
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