Rich ranchman found dead in smoke filled room
Jerome Alexandre wealthy ranchman son of a New York family was found dead on the second floor of a rooming house at 322 East Marquette avenue a smoke filled room. Firemen found a partially filled whisky bottle and the door barred. An inquest is scheduled for Monday in Justice C L Ritt court.
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Jerome Alexandre
New York
Marquette Avenue
Court of Justice
C. L. Ritt
Alexandres Pony
John Brault
Buddy" Jaramillo
Alexandre
Russell
Norwalk
Conn
Alexander
Jerome
James Joseph) Alexandre
New York City
Pacific Mail Steamship
Frank Danforth
Three Women Attempt Suicide in Denver
Three women despondent over domestic troubles attempted death by own action in Denver. Names include Mrs Ira Smith, 22, of Brighton. Mrs Frances M Sims, 30. and Mrs Myrtle guard, 21. Sims is reported in dangerous condition.
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Denver
Colo
Dee
Ira Smith
Brighton
Frances M. Sims
Myrtleguard
Sims
Weather Brief for Four Corners Regions
Denver reports for New Mexico and Arizona show Friday and Saturday generally fair with cooler southeast portions on Friday. Arizona also expects fair conditions with little temperature change.
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Denver
New Mexico
Arizona
Weather summary from yesterday by the University
Conditions for the twenty four hours ended at 6 p m yesterday recorded by the University. Highest temperature 52 lowest 24. Humidity at 6 a m and 6 p m. Precipitation 0. Wind 5 to 16 miles per hour from the Southwest. Day clear.
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Ereses
Sunrise and Sunset Times for Santa Fe Albuquerque December
Sunrise December 26 at 7 18 a m and sunset at 4 56 p m Santa Fe time Albuquerque time shifted earlier by up to one minute for sunrise and later by five minutes for sunset in December
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Thunters
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Pope closes Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica in penitent year
In Rome Pope Pius XI, robed in medieval fittings, closed the Holy Door marking the end of a penitential year celebrated since last year. Some 70 000 inside the basilica and thousands more outside watched as pilgrims crossed the threshold, kissed the door posts, and received commemorative medals. Cardinal Hayes and several bishops led the ceremony amid medieval pageantry.
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Rome
Pius XI
Basilica of
St. Peter
Ponnif
Cardinal Hayes
New York
Lillis
Kansas City
Hoban
Scranton
Drumm
Dessee
Lawler
Lead
St. Peter's Square
Bernini
Dante
St. Francis of Assissi
Weeks and Wife Hurt in Atlantic Coast Line Wreck
Charleston on December 24 two ACL tourist trains collided head on near Moncks Corner. The engineer and fireman of both trains were killed and 26 others injured two seriously. Former Secretary of War John W Weeks and Mrs Weeks were lightly hurt while returning from Florida. Investigators probe a possible signal overrun by the West Indian Limited.
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Charleston
S. C
Atlantic Coast Line
Here
John W. Weeks
Weeks
Florida
South Amera
Havana
West Indian Limited
Moncks Corner
Moneks Corner
Harriman, 64, Author and Publisher, Dies in Hollywood
Miss Alice Harriman, a prominent author and publisher, died of pneumonia at her Hollywood home early today at age 64. Local figures mourn the loss of a longtime literary figure and industry contributor.
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Mes. Harriman
Hollywood
Calif
Alice Harriman
Queen Marie Mother of Romania and World Charity Icon
The article portrays Queen Marie of Romania as a democratic, charismatic leader known as the Mother of Romania. It notes her seven to seventeen million subjects, her active benevolence, linguistic and artistic talents, and influential role beyond the king. It also highlights her dynastic ties and status as a cultural force across Europe.
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Bucharest
Marie
Rumania
Queen Marie
Associated Press
Royal Palace
Ferdinand
Royal House
Queen Victoria
Prince Alfred
Duke of Edinburgh
Marie Alexandrovna
Alexander II
Russia
England
Balkan
Jugo-Slavia
Alexander
Elizabeth
Greece
George
Carol
Helen
Europe
Three Year Old Guild Boy Hurt Near Parkview Apartments
James Russell Guild Jr., three year old son of Mr and Mrs James R Guild of Parkview apartments, was seriously injured Thursday noon while playing near his home. He apparently fell striking his head on a rock and suffered a severe cut over the left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Guild
James Russell Guild, Jr
James R. Guild
Parkview Apartments
Blazes Stretch Fire Crews Over One Night
Early Thursday, Charles Novario and wife escaped a fire at 410 West Harrison Avenue as flames caused about 1800 in damage. A second blaze at 820 South Second Street damaged a brick two story house, while a barber shop at 223 North Third Street saw a coal oil stove explode. In 24 hours, six alarms were answered including a fatal fire at 322 Host Marquette and a rental property at 214 West Roma with about 100 damage.
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Charles Novario
West
Harrison Avenue
Novario
South Second Street
A. G. Davis
R. C. Davis
A. Romero
North Third Street
Romero
Host Marquette
Jerome Alexandre
New Santa Fe Hospital
West Roma
A. D. Campbell
Albuquebeans Find Gold and New Bills in Stockings
Old Nick left about 5000 in gold in Albuquerqueans stockings on Christmas Eve. Most of it was in five dollar gold pieces with many two fifty nine ten and twenty dollar pieces also common. Banks reported thousands of dollars in new currency paid out since Monday and demand for gold prices exceeded supply.
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Nick
Albuquerquean
Albuquerque
England Embraces Christmas Cheer Amid Holiday Truce
London reports Great Britain rests for Christmas with no newspapers or public transport for 24 hours more. The royal family gathers at Sandringham to celebrate as Dowager Queen Alexandra has died, while others travel to the continent for winter sports.
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London
Great Britain
Sandringham
Alexandra
Mrs J M Hayden dies suddenly in Albuquerque
Mrs Mary J Hayden wife of J M Hayden and Albuquerque social figure died at home 1216 West Central about 9 30 pm heart failure. She had worked with Albuquerque National Bank for four years. Survived by husband her parents Mr and Mrs A L Barnum and brother S S O Barnum.
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Mary J. Hayden
J. M. Hayden
Albuquerque
West Central
Hayden
Albuquerque National Bank
Richardson's, Inc
Houston man linked to liquor charges again
Prohibition agents Henley and Finley raided Juan Castillo at 1218 East Street at 6 30 pm finding whisky in a jug and bottles plus 50 gallons of mash. Castillo, arrested three times in six months, previously bonded at $1000 not to make or sell liquor, may have bond forfeited. Agents plan charges for manufacture possession and sale.
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Henley and
Finley
Juan Castillo
East Street
Castillo
United States
John W. Wilson
Prohibition
Why Santa Could Not Answer The Letters From Santa Claus Indiana
Young believers sent Christmas letters to Santa Claus Indiana but most missives end up in the post office here. Postmaster O M Martin will forward or ship the unsolved letters to the dead letter office next week. The village named by German toy makers sits in Spencer county near Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home and lacks rails sidewalks and other modern amenities.
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Santa Claus
Indiana
Maine
Mexico
O. M. Martin
United States
Spencer County
Abraham Lincoln
Western oil giants plan merger to form large California group
The Standard Oil Company of California and Pacific Oil Company announce a merger pending stockholder ratification. The combined firm will be led by Standard Oil California management, with Pacific’s structure largely retained. One share of the new company equals one share of either merging firm, as Pacific holds 3.5 million shares and Standard about 9.5 million. The Associated Oil Company will be distributed to Pacific stockholders, while the merged group gains control of 261,000 acres in the San Joaquin Valley and 65,000 barrels per day crude output.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of California
Pacific ON Company
Western Oil Group
Henry W. Deforest
Pacific Oil Company
Consolidated Company
Pacific
Standard
Standard Oil Company
Associated Oilg Company
Associated Oil Company
The
San Joaquin Valley
California
Strongest West Coast oil firm formed by Standard and Pacific merger
San Francisco December 24 Pacific Oil and Standard Oil announce a consolidation creating a dominant West Coast company with about 450 million dollars in assets. Pacific supplies and California undeveloped land join Standard's distribution. Merger seen as ideal. Pacific to lead production while Standard expands reach. Stocks rose in anticipation.
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San Franccisco
Standard Oil Company of California
Pacific Oil Company
New York
Pacific Coast
Pacific Company
California
Standard
Pacific Oil
Albuquerque Auto Property Tax Payment Progress
About 3,000 of 7,500 Albuquerque car owners have paid their 1926 auto property tax, per county assessor Davi J. Armijo. An extension of 35 days was granted to pay, with a deadline of January 1 to avoid delays from concurrent tax payments. Taxes due at the assessor's office. license plates at Quickel's.
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Albuquerque
Davi J. Armijo
Armijo
Quickel’s
Coolidge Leads Washington Christmas Celebration Night
President Coolidge opened the capital holiday with a White House visit and a press button ceremony lighting a Christmas tree in Sherman Square. The Marine Band led carols as the First Congregational church choir later performed at the White House with a reception for guests.
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White House
Washington
Coolidge
First Congregational Church
Pennsylvania Avenue
President's Mansion
Coolidges
Anti Narcotics War Not Ended Says Hobson Plan for Education
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, head of the International Narcotic Education Association, says the narcotics fight will rely on school children, teachers, and parents. He outlined a Philadelphia world conference on narcotic education set for June 29 to July 2, 1926, and noted a proposed $56,000 congressional appropriation. The roster includes Nicholas Longworth, Herbert Hoover, J J Davis, Robert Lansing, Reed Smoot, Royal Copeland, Bishop Garland, and Cardinal Dougherty. Hobson, famed for sinking the Merrimac, also leads Alcohol Education efforts.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
International Narcotic Education Association
Los Angeles
Hobson
Philadelphia
Captain Hobson
Congress
League
Nicholas Longworth
Herbert C. Hoover
J. J. Davis
Robert Lansing
Reed Smoot
Royal Copeland
Bishop Garland
D. J. Dougherty
Merrimac
Santiago Harbor
United States
America
Alcohol Education Association
Feng Yu Hsiang Captures Tientsin Ends Drive in Chihli
Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang's forces seized Tientsin after a brief, bloodied campaign. General Li Ching Ling's retreating troops looted and fled toward the Japanese concession as foreign guards prepared to shield non Chinese residents and property valued in the millions.
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Pekin
Feng Yu Hsiang
Chihli
Tientsin
North China
Li Ching-Ling
Chang Tse Lin
Great Wall
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Chang-Tso Lin
Mukden
Chang
Santa Visits Chicago With Pack Worth A Million
Chicago witnesses a historic Christmas as Santa arrives with a pack valued between 90 and 100 million dollars. Downtown stores report 50 to 55 million in holiday sales. small shops likely match the total. Welfare groups plan meals and gifts for the poor, while Vice President Dawes browses at State and Madison. A department store robbery nets 4000 dollars and a ring, as the city endures two hours of extra crime during the holiday rush.
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Santa
Chicago
Santa Claus
Eity
Dawes
State
Madison Streets
Twr
Iynight
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Rich
Hogan
Warrussell
Bowdich
F. S. Manning
Oia
Hou
Western Oil Companies
Standard of California and Pacific Company
West Coast
Marshal Feng
Gen, Li Ching-Ling
Peitiang
Feng
Sun Yueh
Li-Ching-Ling
Tie
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