Quarrel in South Texas ends in multiple fatalities
A burst of violence across South Texas leaves Sam Smith dead after an oil heater fire destroys his Ozona residence. In Beeville a 10 year old Mexican girl Alvina Sanchez is struck and dies after being hit by a service car on the main street. A fatal gun duel near the Sutton county line claims the lives of Flora Baxter and Frank Reagan as officers investigate.
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San Angelo
Sam Smith
Ozona
Beeville
Alvina Sanchez
Brownsville
Dee
Baxte
Baxter
Zona
Reagan
Ory
Will'’e Wilkinson Ranch
Ste
Oryid
Ory Ogh
Lu*key
Oxma
Carlsbad
Texas
Serasttev
Henderson Ranch
Ogona
Coal Miners Urged to Return to Former Wages in Protest
Anthracite operators through Sunday ads in Philadelphia newspapers urge striking miners to return to work at wage rates from four months ago. They guarantee vessels for eight months and seek a long term contract. Thomas Kennedy of the United Mine Workers says miners will not be stampeded back and will return only with a new contract. He calls the offer a lack of good faith and notes wage conference in New York next Tuesday. Negotiations face a rough road as issues include arbitration without conditions and the check off for union dues. Kennedy denounces non English speaking pastors’ letters urging return as not reflecting sentiment.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Hazelton
New York
W. W. Inglis
Kennedy
Lucerne County
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Roush Road
Pinchot
Tasue
Christmas tragedy ends in Texas shooting deaths
In San Saba Frank Comer of Wallace Creek reports his 28 year old son John Comer was accidentally shot and killed while hunting in the Narred pasture 15 miles southwest of town. In Wichita Falls Mrs H Braden is hospitalized after gunshot wounds believed self inflicted following a domestic dispute. A pistol was found in the apartment.
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San Saba
Texas
Frank Comer
Wallace Creek
John Comer
T. A. Narred
Wichita Falls
Dec
H. ©. Braden
General Hospital
Genly
Braden
Twenty Three Die In 24 Hours In St Louis
St Louis recorded 23 violent deaths in a 24 hour period ending Saturday including seven traffic fatalities, several burns and exposure deaths, and one gas inhalation. The coroner’s office labeled the day the busiest in its history as Christmas events unfolded.
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ST. Louis
Pioneer Abilene Man Dies at 71
ABILENE Dec 26 William J Noland 71 grocery man died here a day funeral services will be held Monday afternoon He came to Texas 1894 and has been engaged in grocery business most of that time Survived by widow six children 29 grandchildren and five great great grandchildren
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Abilene
William J. Noland
Texas
Mitchell to press defense plan fight at court martial
Col William Mitchell, recently court martialed for criticizing air defense, says he will continue his fight for a national defense system. He notes plans are tentative until the court martial reviewing board rules, and he will avoid any business that interferes with the defense effort.
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Tallahassee
Fla
William Mitchell
Florida
Mitchell
Amarillo set to seek 125000 bond for school additions
The Amarillo Independent School District will seek a 125000 bond to fund additions of 8 to 16 rooms at Buchanan Wilson and San Jacinto schools. No funds planned for southwest Amarillo or the high school. Finance committee says building conservative and taxes may drop.
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Amarillo
Behoo
Buchanan Street
Wilson
San Jacinto
J. Ray
H.W. Blackburn
C. W. Rogers
Finance Committee
Ray
Blackburn
Rogers
Davis Named City Manager by Lubbock Council
A. B. Davis, manager of the Lubbock chamber of commerce, was chosen by the city council to succeed Martin S. Ruby as city manager. Davis will assume duties January 1 while retaining his chamber role, after unanimous approval by the chamber's board responding to the council's request to allow the dual responsibilities.
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Davis
Lubbock
A. B. Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Weather Forecast Promises Colder Tonight Across West Texas
Much colder conditions expected tonight from West Texas to eastern New Mexico with partial Sunday clearing. North portions look to be fairly cold while the south stays milder. General fair weather Sunday in the state with high pressure over Idaho and the Mississippi valley guiding temperatures. Snow reported in parts of the Mississippi valley. Livestock warnings issued for northern portions.
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Texas
New Mexico
Idaho
Mississippi Valley
Colorado
Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Amarillo Pester
Messecreces
Farm Bill Aims to Aid Surplus Crops and Machinery
Washington is preparing a broadened farm relief program to include machinery for handling surplus crops. The administration backs conservative legislation to promote export sale of surplus crops with a government commission directing policy, while avoiding direct government business and fixed farm prices. President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine hashed plans after multiple talks, with Iowa leaders notified of federal support pending Congress.
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Washington
Coolidge
Jardine
Congressional Farm Bloc
Federal Agricultural Commission
White House
Des Moines
Iowa
Dickinson
Agriculture
Fire damages hit Alexandria warehouses on riverfront
A fire at a grocery concern and torpedo storage area on the waterfront caused under 50000 dollars in damage. Firefighters aided by a Potomac river patrol boat battled the flames as investigators looked for a cause. In Edinburg a rare stone mountain Confederate half dollar coin sold for 50 dollars at public auction to Sheriff A Y Baker, with no duplicate known.
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Alexandria
Navy
Potomac River
Edinburg
Stone Mountain
A. Y. Baker
Was Pretty Girl Made Sacrifice in Western Weekly
Western Weekly teases a Californa girl story believed sacrificed to Indian gods. Annie Dyer Nunn sketches Big Tree Kiowa chief. Phebe K. Warner covers a happier Texas in 1926. Dick Wick Halls Stone Sun promises laughs. Will Rogers writes on Coolidge farming policy. Ard features the world’s greatest poultry ranch.
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Califona
Annie Dyer Nunn
Big Tree
Phebe K. Warner
Texas
Dick Wick Halls
Will Rogera
Coolidge
Ard
Dawes urged to quit tobacco by no tobacco league
Vice-president Charles G. Dawes was asked by the No Tobacco League to make a New Year’s resolution to stop using tobacco. Charles M. Fillmore of Indianapolis, league secretary, said the message urged Dawes to set the example for senate pages and possibly President Coolidge. Dawes smiled but gave no reply about his iconic underslung pipe.
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Washington
C.P
Charles G. Dawes
No Tobacco League
Charles M. Fillmore
Indianapolis
League
Senate
Fillmore
Coolidge
Thirteen Natives Die In Cebu Theatre Fire
In Opon Cebu province on Christmas Eve a moving picture theater burned killing thirteen natives and injuring nearly a hundred. An American named Barnum opened a wall with an ax to aid evacuation as the crowd flooded the exits. The fire started in the machine room by a film break. many were trampled, but the loss was reported as small.
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Manila
Opon
Cebu
Barnum
Smaill
Col Walsh Named Gov of Federal Bank in Dallas
Dallas dispatch reports Col G C Walsh named agent of the Dallas federal bank to fill the unexpired term of Lynn FP Talley and reappointed Governor for 1926. Walsh also named a class C director of the bank.
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Dallas
G C. Walsh
Dallas Federal Bank
Lynn FP. Talley
Col. Walsh
Capture of Tientsin reshapes China's military politics
Washington Dec 26 American observers report the capture of Tientsin by Peng Yu-Hsiang and Chang Hsiao-Lin forces near Mukden, restoring Chang to power in northern China. The victory extends Chang’s control from Mongolia to Warm Water sea outlets, prompting talk of a trans-tribal railroad and possible Soviet-backed aims, though practical feasibility remains doubtful with Japan controlling the sea terminal. American destroyers head to Shanghai, but naval cautions say the move lacks strategic significance amid ongoing turmoil.
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Washington
Tientsin
North China
Peng Yu-Hsiang
Chang -Tro-Lin
Mukden
Chang
Great Wall
China
Shanghai
Manila
Toeng
Chao
Feng
Mongolia
Russia
Pacific
Japan
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