New York Sets New Fashion for Christmas Trees
New York embraces artistic color schemes for Christmas trees with blue and gold or red and white decorations. The Metropolitan market relies on Canada Vermont and New England sources while a single 60 foot tree required two freight cars. Prices and provincial supply shape the holiday display as families enjoy the tradition of choosing and decorating evergreens across the city.
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New York
Kriss Kringle
Yuletide
Santa Claus
Fifth Avenue
Joseph
Manhattan Isle
Canada
Vermont
Texas
New England
Maine
E. U
Montana
Lantern City
12 000 Rebels Advancing At Mexico City Front
The revolutionaries report 12 000 rebels advancing toward Mexico City with 6 000 base forces at Puebla under Villareal and Mayott, while 6 000 more press from Vera Cruz. Federal troops retreat along the railway after renewed attacks on Apizaco, with front lines forming from Munoz toward Iorolo.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Revolutionary Headquarters
Apizaco
Munoz
Iorolo Atation
Mexico City
Mayotte
Puebla
San Marcos
Ti Cotte
Obregoniata
Iran
Vera Crus
Nerals Villareal
Maycotts
Mexico Che
de la Huerta
Trial ordeal too great for father in Vetter murder case
In New York on December 13 the defense rested in the murder trial of Mr and Mrs Ernest Vetter for Alonzo J Story killed in Glendale last May. Mrs Vetter and her father Frederick Brunnemer fainted in court as Brunnemer kneeled in prayer before testifying and collapsed, triggering a courtroom scene.
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Associated Prews
New York
Mrarnest Vetter
Alonzo J. Story
Glendale
Vetter
Frederick Brunnemer
Brunnemere
Massive Christmas Mail Rush From Butte to California
Butte processed three thousand sacks of mail for California with 450 destined for Los Angeles. The rush filled 150 sacks by noon and 300 more in the afternoon as long lines formed at parcel post and money order windows. Separate pouches were prepared daily for major California cities and smaller towns alike amid peak season activity.
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California
Test Butte
Los Angeles
Angeles
San Francisco
Oakland
Alameda
Berkeley
San’ Diego
Butte
Beattie
Ty, Bly
Porto
Three Women Slain as Gunmen Open Fire in City
A violent shooting left three women dead and another man at large as police search for a suspect. The incident occurred this afternoon near Ada Furnice Street, with no clear motive yet established and investigations continuing by local authorities.
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Ada Furnice
SWNR
Natn
Meroe
City Moves to Monthly Warrant Calls for Butte
Butte city council approved a plan to issue monthly warrant calls to retire floating obligations. Treasurer Joseph Riley notes $288,261.17 in floating debts will be redeemed and all warrants issued before 1938 will be paid in full.
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Butte
Joseph Riley
Wayw and Means
Riley
Bailiffs Guard Jurors as Klan Case Jury Near Trial
Bailiffs in the Philip Fox trial for the Coburn killing reportedly threatened to draw pistols when six men tried to harass jurors outdoors near the courthouse. Jurors walked in double file under double guard, with more guards ordered to protect them.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Philip 2
Fox
William
Coburn
Ford backs Coolidge despite 1924 rumors
Detroit report notes Henry Ford declares he will not oppose President Coolidge and supports the Coolidge platform. Petitions are filed in Lansing to place Ford on Michigan presidential primary ballots next spring. Republican leaders in Michigan cheer the move as helpful, while some Ford backers vow third party efforts continue.
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Sociated Press
Detroit
Mich
Coolidge
Henry Ford
Ford
Cooldire
Lansing
Michigan
James W. Helm
Helm
Horatio S. Haris
Ind
Burt D. Cady
Republican Central Committee
Robert R. Pointer
Dearborn
Rowe Road Proposed as City Highway Name
City council discussed designating the new highway linking Montana Street and Harrison Avenue as Rowe Road. Petitioners urged honoring Mr Howe with the naming, noting broad community support and a potential ceremonial dedication.
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Montana
Harrison Avenue
Parsons
Soridine
Howe
Sheriff Seeks Harold Binney Former Vigilante Promoter
Silver Bow county sheriff hunts Harold J. Binney a promoter of the Vigilante Motion Picture corporation on a complaint of obtaining money under false pretenses. Leo Sulgrove filed the charge alleging $450 defrauded amid witnesses including E J Johnson Theo Clamen Robert Mattson and John Doe Herman. Binney reportedly fled to Denver after leaving Butte amid rumors of further travel toward Portland and the West Coast.
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Harold J. Binney
Montana
Virginia City
Binney
Butte
Moving Picture
Vigilante Motion Picture Corporation
Silver Bow
Justice Court
Dennis O'Neill
Leo Sulgrove
Witnes
E. J. Johnson
Theo Clamen
Robert Mattson
John Doe
Herman
Binney Height
Athens
Tnt
Denver
Cotstado
Portland
Cascades
Auauet
Teret
Beta Aimordana
Eteisers
Lone bandit holds up Pioneer Limited near Milwaukee
A masked bandit boarded the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line as the Pioneer Limited neared Milwaukee, held passengers at gunpoint in the smoking compartment, took about 650 dollars, and escaped after pulling the bell card.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
GHOOL BOARD Seeks Legal Opinion on School Vaccination Power
The state board of health vaccination enforcement for all district pupils is set for a legal test. A school board meeting is called for Friday to vote on teacher vaccination policy and to consider the statewide order as well.
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State Board of Health
Butte
Alarion
Iiseenee Bee
Torney George ‘Bourquin
Schoo ‘Board
Duke of Rutherford Praises U S Aircraft Progress
In New York the Duke of Rutherford under secretary of state for air to Britain lauded the American aircraft industry. He credited its achievements to private effort without subsidies and noted England views aviation as essential commerce and seeks air rivalry as commercial competition.
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Associated Press
New York
Duke of Rutherland
Air of Great Britain
England
Mellon Jolt Sets Back Bonus Measure in Congress
Washington Dec 19 The House Ways and Means Committee blocked moving the bonus legislation ahead over administrative provisions of the treasury tax bill. Secretary Mellon warned the direct cost would total 5 400 526 444 dollars and average 225 million in the first four years if the vetoed compensation measure passed. The panel debated prioritizing the bonus bill or tax rate changes as it meets to review revenue legislation before discussing the tax bill’s administrative features.
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Associated Press
Washington
D.C
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Mellon
Andrew
Massachusetts
Harding
Dae Drew
Frear
Sconsin
Oldfield
Arkansas
Representative Carew
New York
Bribe Attempt to Juror Prompts Seattle Grand Jury Probe
An effort to bribe a King County superior court grand juror investigating Seattle law enforcement was disclosed by foreman James Mel Cabe. The offer of 2000 dollars came through a friend and the name of the sender was not learned. Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas said abatement actions were filed against 14 Seattle places as officials push to curb bootlegging and disorder. Deputy Ewing D Colvin noted evidence of a system of tribute collection for police examined by the grand jury. Federal prohibition agents testified before the grand jury today.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
King County Superior Court
James Mel Cabe
Malcolm Douglas
Ewing D. Colvin
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