Ice bound farm life to flying airs and a Hudson tragedy
A farm north of Dock Lam recounts a year of toil with wool, lambs, and ice, then shifts to American optimism about air travel and a dramatic Hudson River accident. The piece contrasts independent farming life with national progress and reports twenty seven drowned when a launch broke ice on the Hudson, twenty four rescued, twenty in hospitals, ten missing.
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Welles
Detroit
New York
Hudson River
Edgewater
New Jersey
Manhattan
254Th Street
Ingersoll Families Ensnared By Tragedy On Park Avenue
New York report of a Park Avenue double tragedy details Mrs. R. H. Ingersoll shot dead in her apartment and Wallace Probasco, her lover turned husband, seriously wounded. Probasco, son-in-law of famed agnostic Robert G. Ingersoll, was held on a homicide charge as details unfold of jealousy and a staged scene. Probasco described a reconciliation attempt and a deadly confrontation ending with Mrs. Ingersoll killing herself.
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New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Robert Hawley Ingersoll
Park Avenue
R. H. Ingersoll
Wallace Probasco
Ingersoll
Probasco
Bellevue Hospital
New Century Color Plate Company, Inc
Weather of Seave Gon a es and Nearby
A fragmented weather note from Seave Gon a es region mentions conditions and local phrasing. It appears as a clipped forecast or diary entry with unclear dates and faint place names and lacks full meteorological details.
Fake money ring broken up by police
Police here arrested twenty three men and one woman after a raid uncovered counterfeit equipment and government genuine currency in a ring led by Lee Borland and F J Welle. Officers watched all night and moved to seize the stash and arrest the suspects.
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Dee
Bundey
Heure
Lee Borland
F. J. Welle
B. B. Taylor
Tee Dept
Wight
Tee
Scattered Snowfall Graces City Streets
Fragments describe light snow flakes drifting over the city. The report notes uncertain timing and minimal accumulation with residents bracing for colder conditions later.
Farmer beaten to death wife held in Kilgore area
In Longview area, a farmer was beaten to death while his wife is reportedly being held. Investigators say the husband died from injuries at home after an altercation. The wife’s status and the exact motive remain unclear as authorities pursue leads.
Man Confesses Cannibalism After Boat Drift
Redondo fisherman Bil B. Kelly 69 admits eating the flesh of his dead companion James Mchiniey 63 after they were cast adrift for eleven days. Kelly, recovered near Avalon California, says both endured starvation before landing.
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Avalon
Santa Catlins
Calif
Dee
Bil B. Kelly
Redondo
Kelly
Bia
James Mchiniey
Goodfellows To Have Opportunity To Play Santa Here This Week
Local group Goodfellows plans to bring holiday cheer to the community this week. Volunteers will visit neighborhoods and institutions to distribute gifts and support families in need, continuing a long standing seasonal outreach.
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Goodfellows
Mystery Probe Clue Tied to Kimona Case in Washington
Fragments of a kimona and garbled notes surface as Washington detectives pursue a mystery linked to Dr J Cunningham of St Elisabeth's staff. The messy report references a drug store, a porter, and a possible crime scene, with little clear detail remaining. Meanwhile Amarillo launches Goodfellows drive to identify needy families for Christmas assistance and gifts.
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Washington
J. Cunningham
St. Elisabeth's
Heeck
Himerif
Cemningham
Heck
BK. E. Vaerty
Eight Autos Stolen Over Week End Here
Eight automobiles were reported stolen over the weekend in the city. The incidents occurred across several streets, with police seeking clues as to the thieves’ identities and methods. Officials urge residents to secure vehicles and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Red Grange and Team Fined For Court Incident
Red Grange and four teammates paid 10 each for an offensive play at a South Dallas location. A bystander reported an attempted forced entry. Grange faced only disturbance of the peace charges while others were cited for intoxication and peace disturbance. Grange’s team later beat George Wilson’s professionals despite his limited play due to injuries.
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le Pallas
Tee
Tam Eere
le Corpecetion Court
South Dalles
Grange
R. V. Scott
Oliver
A. T
Polly” Hubert
A. A. Woods
George Wilson
Polk Street Methodist Church Groundbreaking
Ground was broken at eleven o'clock for the Polk Street Methodist Church to be built at Fourteenth and Polk Streets. The $500,000 project includes an excavating contract awarded to Charles Nicholson with general contract to be let in January. J Roy Smith does the plans. The three oldest members Ira B. Kerr W. F. Beck and Felix Franklin led the ceremony, members then aided in the dirt breaking. A verse from the Old Testament was read.
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Polk Street
Fourteenth
Polk Streets
Charles Nicholson
J. Roy Smith
Polk Street Church
Ira B. Kerr
W. 4. Beck
Felix Franklin
Flight delayed by storm unsettles Ame rives mission
Disjointed notes describe a postponement of a flight amid a sailor crew and officials including Bee Antonin and Dee Chow. The garbled text hints at a tense situation aboard ships held by a persistent vein storm, with references to LANCAN FIRED and Pex Amerives flight delays.
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Bee Antonin
Dee Chow
Ranch manager hunted after fatal ranch dispute
LAMESA Dec 20 Sheriff deputies scour Panhandle for Bill Cowley 55 ranch manager accused of shooting laborer N T Dolen 30 in the head with a 30 30 after a dispute over a $20 bill The shooting occurred on J R Weaver ranch eleven miles west of Lamesa Dolen died from a skull crushing wound Two empty shells found Cowley reportedly said he would kill Dolen and fled with two boys the lads later told authorities Cowley believed to be hiding in sand hills west of the Vanek area A posse and sheriff Dillard pursue the suspect described as slender 5 ft 5 in about 120 pounds age about 65 or so years old
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Caledon
Lamesa
Panhandle
Bill Cowley
N. T. Dolen
Cowley
Dolen
J. R. Weaver
Dillard
Ile
Judge Cooper
Posse
300 Coolies Frozen to Death in Army Service
A deadly incident reports 300 coolies perishing while serving under an army operation. Authorities investigate causes as families seek aid. The loss underscores harsh conditions faced by laborers attached to military missions.
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