Bandit in Christmas Eve Bank Raid Shot at Mobile Station
An unidentified man believed to be the New Orleans bank robber from Christmas Eve who shot a policeman was instantly killed in a pistol duel at Mobile’s railroad station. He wounded two officers and had about $13,000 in cash on him along with two pistols and four dynamite caps. A notebook bore the name W F Wright, linked to a Des Moines homicide.
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Kid McCoy Convicted of Manslaughter in Ring Case
Los Angeles December 30. Former world boxing champion Kid McCoy found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the fatal ring incident. Judge sets sentencing for Friday. McCoy faces substantial prison time and possible loss of boxing license. The case drew wide attention as a famous athlete stands trial for a deadly confrontation.
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Packard Cuts Prices on Enclosed Cars in Major Move
Packard Motor Car Company announces drastic price reductions on all enclosed Packard Six models bringing them in line with open car prices. Cuts range from 640 to 840 dollars. Company reports strong year, solid cash and securities totaling 18.7 million, earnings of 1.87 million for the quarter. Alvan McCulery cites plan to boost distribution and maintain new schedules as volume rises.
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Americans Invest Over a Billion in Foreign Loans in 1924
Americans, during 1924, subscribed more than a billion dollars for foreign loans, a record in a year noted as one of the most remarkable for new financing. Preliminary estimates show total public offerings of stocks and bonds near 6.009 billion, up from 1.7 billion in 1923, with foreign bonds and state and municipal issues leading in new business. The article notes that foreign loans continued to climb, with further details continued on Page Two.
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Gillis Residence Damaged By Fire
Fire damaged the Gillis residence causing heavy losses estimated at $2,600. Insurance coverage is reported to be in place and no injuries are mentioned. The incident prompted an investigation by local fire authorities and displacement for occupants.
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Largest Post Office Handles Record Christmas Volume
Postmaster Davenport reports the Christmas season yielded the largest and busiest mail period in the office’s history. Incoming and outgoing packages doubled from last year though gifts were smaller and insurance costs lower. Only one complaint was logged regarding a special delivery left unclaimed after residents failed to answer the door.
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President Coolidge Eyes New Naval Disarmament Conference
Washington December 80. President Coolidge remains hopeful but not sure a second international naval disarmament conference can be held within the next year. He says he will use his influence when the time is propitious, though current prospects are uncertain.
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Air transport could boost U.S. commerce says Army report
Lieutenant John P. Van Zandt of the Army Air Service reports after a European inspection that air transportation may become a vital channel of commerce in the United States under proper conditions. The findings come in a War Department report noting potential benefits and required safeguards.
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Fire Aboard Ginyo Maru Forces 79 Passengers to Lifeboats
AP report from Los Angeles details a blaze aboard the Japanese steamer Ginyo Maru. Ninety three people remained aboard or were rescued as 79 passengers and most of the 103 crew fled to lifeboats. The Julia Luckenbach rescued 19 passengers and 73 crew, with the captain and officers staying aboard as the Luckenbach escorted toward Manzanillo.
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