Pan American conference splits over Mexican move
Lima Peru dec 15 conflict signs emerged at a Pan American conference over Mexican Argentine proposals that could curb foreign protection and limit debt collection by force. United States interests risk exposure if resolutions pass while US Colombia and Venezuela oppose measures curbing investment and expropriation remedies.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Americas
U. S
Columbia
Venezuela
Pra
Atoe
Argentina
Theteo
Mexico
Yeates
Christmas Card Gift Offer From The Evening Star
We Will Send a Christmas Card To tell the person you wish that a Christmas Gift a whole year long is your present to the one for whom you enter a sit to THE EVENING STAR. Come in and give this year around gift.
Ickes Declines Chicago Mayoral Run for New Deal Aims
Secretary Ickes announced he would not run for mayor of Chicago next year on a liberal democratic ticket. He cited White House influence and said he can better help the New Deal from national service. He praised Roosevelt’s likely renomination and suggested party reactionaries push toward another bid.
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Washington
Ickes
Chicago
White House
Rg Iches
Interior Department
Vno
Roosevelt
Parker Qualifies Twice For Stephens City Mayoral Term
W Lomax Parker, Stephens City businessman, qualified twice as mayor to fill the late Wilmot Gardner’s unexpired term. He announced plans for an active town sergeant and noted a replacement for Harry Lemley if the police chief position is established.
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W. Lomax Parker
Stephens City
Wilmot E. Gardner
Stephens City Council
Parker
Harry Lemley
Shopping Days Until Xmas Candy and Boxes
Special prices to schools and churches offered by Bros. for bulk candy and candy boxes.
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BROS
Public Auction for Household Items and Antiques
Auction notice for household property and antiques at Baker's warehouse on December 21 starting 10 a.m. Dunn & Du vall serve as auctioneers. Dates listed 12 and 13 15 17 20 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (text fragment).
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Baker’s
Dunn & & Duvall
German Hebrews Pay Fine on Tribute Day in Berlin
Berlin on December 15 reports the first of four installments demanding a 400 million dollar tribute for the Paris legation secretary Ernst Vom Rath. Authorities saw no drama or guard presence as Jews and Gentiles paid at finance ministry windows. Shoppers and residents observed orderly payments with many opting to pay in advance despite the tense context.
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Berlin
Ernst Vom Rath
Paris
Legation
Finance Ministry
Treasury Debt Averages $303 For The Nation
The Treasury debt rose to an unprecedented $303 per person as $730 million in new bonds sold boosted total debt to $39.4 billion. If indirect obligations are included, per capita debt would be $341. War debts from European nations reached a new peak, with Finland paying and others sending regrets.
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Treasury
United States
Finland
Herbert Hoover
Vest
Consones Tee
Gloria Baker to Wed Henry J. Topping Jr in Palm Beach
Palm Beach December 15 Gloria Baker heiress to tinplate fortune will marry Henry J. Topping Jr son of a prominent steel family. The wedding is set for 1 30 pm at a Palm Beach villa with Red Gwynn Vanderbilt giving away the bride and Mrs George Vanderbilt as matron of honor.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Gloria Baker
Henry J. Topping, Jr
Tinplate Fortune
Margaret Emerson
Capt
C Emerson
Red Gwynn Vanderbilt
Mrs. George Vanderbilt
Second Largest Regular Edition Recorded
The STAR notes its second largest regular edition and largest since October 29 1936, printing 20 pages with over 1700 pounds of paper and 3360 inches of news and advertising. It also reports nearly a ton of lead used in type setting and form casting.
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STAR
British Money Power Held As Curb On Nazis
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Chamberlain declaring Britain's financial strength a curb on Nazi war plans. He told a luncheon audience that German leaders would consider long war costs and Britain's vast resources, which he said influence peace efforts.
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London
Chamberlain
Germany
Britain
Estranged Wife Surprised by Gable Divorce Plans
Hollywood December 15 Clark Gable and his estranged wife Maria Langham Gable have been separated since 1935. She says she learned of his divorce plans only from newspapers and has not spoken with him. Gable has supported a property agreement worth 286000 and a court case set for December 21. If finalized the earliest possible divorce would be after January 1 once California’s one year wait passes.
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Hollywood
Clark Gable
Maria Langham Gable
Paut Gable
Carole Lombard
Los Angeles
California
Gable
Miss Lombard
Safety slogan urging steady street crossing
Daily safety message from The Star promotes crossing without hesitation or delay. It encourages pedestrians to walk promptly across streets rather than stopping to chat, reinforcing steady transit as a personal safety habit during the holiday season.
Make Your Christmas Happy By Making Others Happy
The Fellowship Club urges readers to donate used toys clothes and shoes from attics basements or closets to help needy children. A doll carriage is specifically requested for four little sisters and contributions can be arranged by calling 1879.
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Fellowship Club
Fellowship
Roosevelt Praises Jefferson at Ground-Breaking Memorial
President Roosevelt honors Thomas Jefferson at the Tidal Basin site for a 3 million dollar national memorial. He lauds Jefferson for establishing practical democracy in government and cites his role in the Declaration of Independence and Virginia religious freedom statute.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
United States
Speilman Sentenced to Ten Days in Frederick Court
Ray Calvert sought to hire Speilman and family to burn and blow up Calvert owned buildings housing Speilman and family. The jury found Speilman guilty of assault on Calvert and sentenced him to 10 days in jail and a $10 fine after an appeal from Trial Justice Court. A peace bond of $2000 was required for five years.
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Ray Calvert
Calvert
Dewey Speilman
Speilman
Frederick Circuit Court
Trial Justice Court
A. Reese Cooley
A. W. Conner
Marshall Clevenger
G. W. Borden
J. L. Nethers
Morro Castle Hero Draws Long Term Sentence
George Q. Rogers radio room hero of the Morro Castle disaster was sentenced to 12 to 20 years for attempting to kill Lt. Vincent J. Doyle with a home made bomb in Bayonne police headquarters. The incident followed a dispute over Doyle’s job and left Doyle gravely injured.
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Jersey City
N. J
George Q. Rogers
Radio Room
Morro Castle
Ivee
Bayonne
Common Pleas
Thomas H. Brown
Rogers
New Jersey
Vincent J. Doyle
Doyle
Anti-Saloon League Opens 30th National Convention
In Columbus Ohio the Anti-Saloon League of America begins its thirtieth national convention the organization that spearheaded the Eighteenth Amendment campaign holds its opening session. Holiday decor is mentioned in city context.
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Columbus
Anti-Saloon League of America
Roper Resigns as Commerce Secretary to Return to Private Life
President Roosevelt accepted Daniel Roper’s resignation effective December 23 and said the move reflects impelling personal reasons. The White House release notes Roper will attend to private affairs and return to life outside the cabinet amid growing speculation on replacements.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Daniel Roper
White House
Roper
Cummings
Woodring
Navy
Swanson
Cement
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Dr. Pete Stickley Celebrates 75th Birthday in Stephens City
Dr. P B Stickley known as Doctor Pete marks his 75th birthday at Stephens City Virginia. He delivered his 1005th baby this evening, ending a 45 year medical career. He and wife Evelyn Downing Stickley celebrate at home Plynn Owen with family.
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P.B. Stickley
Pete
Stephens City
Stickley
Plynn Owen
Dr. Stickley
William
Susan Kern Stickley
Strasburg
Roanoke College
Virginia Medical College
Richmond
Evelyn Downing
Dr. Downing Stickley
Birmingham
T. C. I. Hospital
Heath
Virginia Stickley
Robert Stickley
Deathees Stickley
Hungry Witness Is Put On Stand
Ed. Lewis of Frederick county, grey haired and boot clad, raised his right hand and was sworn to tell the truth by Clerk Co. Brannon in Circuit Court. The witness sat as proceedings paused briefly before attention shifted to Commonwealth's Attorney Harrison. The court dismissed the witness with a remark about being hungry and allowed him to go eat.
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Ed. Lewis
Frederick County
Golden Glow Coffee Shoppe Ad Promotes Holiday Candies
Page and Shaw's Christmas Candies offered with novelty favors and homecooked meals. The ad invites shoppers to make gift selections at the Golden Glow Coffee Shoppe, dated 12-10-16.
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Golden Glow
Page and Shaw
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