Fire damages Acoma hotel in three basements blaze
A fire of mysterious origin erupted in three vacant storerooms in the basement of the Acoma hotel at Broadway and Wyoming about 9 PM. It partially destroyed the basement and lower floor and endangered sleeping guests before hotel staff and responders evacuated all upper rooms. Deputy Sheriff Denny Lowney assisted guests to safety as others were overcome by smoke and treated by firemen. the fire was under control within an hour.
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Acoma
Broadway
Wyoming Street
Ebay
Ool
Denny Lowney
Martin
Quartz
Arizona Street
Death probe for painter Carl Lotaye in New York
The internationally known portrait painter Carl Lotaye was found dead in his New York studio. A gas tube was in his mouth and an orderly who cared for him since July 30 reports a recent serious operation. An autopsy was ordered to determine cause of death amid unclear circumstances.
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Associated Press
New York
Carl Lotaye
Lotaye
Thomas A. Gonzales
Four Die From Gas Fumes in Brooklyn Home
Four persons were found dead from gas and a fifth was overcome at the Brooklyn home of John Harrick. The victims include Harrick's wife Anna, 38, their nine children, Catherine James 7, and Harrick's brother Allen Berkshire.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
John Harrick
Harrick
Anna
Therine James
Allen Berkshire
Jury Deadlock Delays Kid McCoy Murder Verdict
Los Angeles December 27. The jury in Kid McCoy ex pugilist charged with the murder of Mrs Theresa W Mors last August retired for a second night without a verdict. The last report showed 7 to 5 vote with deliberations continuing and the judge fearing a retrial after a costly proceeding.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Kid McCoy
Theresa W. Mors
Daido Inbaér
Theresa W
Orail
Many Calls for Help From Atlantic Storm
Aboard an unidentified vessel off the Atlantic coast between Norfolk and Cape Hatteras, 808 distress calls were received by the Hatters station as relief efforts attempted contact. French coast storms drive tugs to aid three crippled steamers while Lorient life boats rescue crews from the trawlers Lion and Monte Ladeshus. The Norwegian steamer Saturn is driven on a shoal and deemed a total loss.
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Associated Preas
New York
Atlantic
Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
Hatteras
Paris
France
Cherbourg
Lorient
Lion
Saturn
England Feels Storm With Floods And Landslides
London reports extraordinary gales and heavy rains causing overflowing rivers, landslides and minor disasters across land and sea. Damage includes disrupted transport and property. Authorities issue warnings as storms persist through December.
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England
London
200 Gallons Of Home Made Wine Exemption Declared
Cleveland judge outlines policy: possessing 200 gallons of home made wine for home use is not arrestable or subject to fine if not sold or distributed for profit. The ruling follows federal interpretation allowing 200 gallons kept at home and promises discharge in municipal court.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Frank L. Brevena
Stevens
Millionaire Orphan's Death Probed in Chicago
Details emerge on the death of Wm. Nelson McClintock known as the millionaire orphan. William Shepherd denies knowledge of any foul play as investigators question him about the Kenilworth home December 4. Autopsy began Christmas Eve, coroner cites syphilis as cause, and questions persist about the will and an annuity to Miss Pope.
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Chicago
Nelson McClin
Shepherd
Wheare
Emma Nelson McClintock
W.liam
Geo. FP. Gorman
Jos. P. Savage
Kenilworth
Billy
Msssabelle Pope
William
Miss Pope
Oscar Wolfe
Mantock
Robert E. Crowe
Germans Rearming Cited As Paris Delivers Alarm Over 40000 Machine Guns
Paris reports French and Belgian observers alarmed by alleged German rearmament including 40000 machine guns camouflaged in parts. Britain minimizes military risk while Allies seek more light. Cologne bridgehead deadline set for Jan 10. France pushes firm policy backing Herriot’s Franco German entente amid tensions with Germany.
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Associated Press
RIS
Germany
Allied Council of Ambassadors
Cologne
Rhineland
Great Britain
Misriot
Onng
Rregard
Tn I
Germa
Berlin
Herriot
France
Colonge Bridgehead Evacuation Date Uncertain
The Associated Press reports uncertainty over the Cologne bridgehead evacuation timeline until formal notice from the allied council of ambassadors confirms whether evacuation occurs by January 10. The item continues on Page 2.
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Cologne
Associated Press II
Oein
Allied Council of Ambassadors
Flood Disaster Claims Eight Victims In Hard Hit Towns
Dec 27. More than one hundred workers at Mathi Alkali continued a desperate search for eight missing after a flood from a muck dam in Christmas Eve. Funeral services were held in Altvilla and nearby towns for 11 killed. searchers in gumboots and rubber coats used grappling irons but found no further victims in the lime muck flooded area.
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Altville
Mathi Alkali Works
Veteran Oregon publisher C. Jackson dies at 64
C. and Jackson, veteran Oregon newspaper publisher, died at his home in Mtl and Ore at the age of 64. He founded the Oregon Journal in 1902 and later served as publisher of the Pendleton East Oregonian in Pendleton Ore and Portland news circles.
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Associated Press
Mtland
Ore
Dee
C. &. Jackson
Oregon
Jackson
Oregonournal
Portland
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Rossi memorandum linked to Matteotti murder arrest
Rome dispatch reports opposition papers publish facsimiles of Cesare Rossi's defense notes. Rossi, head of the fascist press bureau, is accused as a principal instigator in the Matteotti kidnapping and killing. He surrendered to police on June 22 after a warrant was issued.
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Associated” Presa
Rome
Rossi
Cesare Rossi
Matteotts
Negro lights match near gasoline tank wrecks big building
In Kansas City a three story building collapsed after an explosion. Aureney Wilkins a 25 year old Black man was buried for seven hours under debris before firefighters rescued him. He described the cold and pain as he was hoisted from the basement. Harold Dixen was injured in the blast and witnesses report Wilkins had lit a match near gasoline.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Aureney Wilkins
Wilsion
Wilkins
Harold Dixen
Wau
Pioneer Woman of Montana Dies in Oakland California
Mary B. Elling widow of Henry Elling and pioneer of Montana died in Oakland California. Her body will be sent to Montana for burial Tuesday in Virginia City where the Elling family lived for years. She came to Virginia City in 1864 with maiden name Mary Cody and later resided in Oakland with two daughters Mrs Hutt and Mrs Gohn. Her husband died in 1901 and son Carl Elling is president of the Virginia City bank founded by his father.
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Mary B. Elling
Henry Elling
Montana
Oakland
Cal
Butte
Virginia City
Ellings
Mr. Elling
Carl Elling
Blaze Sweeps J. S. Morrell Plant in Duluth
Fire at the J. S. Morrell and company plant in Duluth caused an estimated 206000 in loss with the building valued at 65000 destroyed. Cold 27 degrees below zero hampered efforts as 100600 pounds of lard fueled the flames. Two firefighters suffered serious frostbite and three were overcome by carbon monoxide.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
J. S. Morrell and Company
Plague Found in Oakland Rats Sparks Extermination Drive
Oakland health officials report five of 40 rats tested carried bubonic plague prompting a wide scale extermination campaign. No human cases reported and the infected rats were from a remote district, reducing immediate spread concerns.
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Oakland
Cal
Cold Wave Moves East Delays Storm Reaches Atlantic
Central States endure bitter cold as a winter storm heads for the Atlantic. The Great Northern blockade ends after a 48 hour tie up with two rotary snow plows breaking drifts up to 15 feet. Train movements resume with minor delays as temperatures plunge elsewhere in Montana.
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Central States
Atlantic
Great Falls
Great Northern
Cutbank
Essex
Rockies
Belton
Outbank
Lees
Watil Y
Cutbenk
Shelby
Havre
Sweet Chass
Duzsard
Mercury
Lewistown
Judith Gap
Harlowton
Milwaukee Railroad
Milwaukee
Severe cold snap thwarts expected storm from Canada
Helena Montana December 27 severe cold spell defied forecasts as a storm moving down from Canada failed to materialize. Weather watchers anticipated a major drop and slick conditions but the anticipated severity did not arrive.
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Helena, Mont
Canada
Explosion in Japan Harbor Kills Fifty, Hurts Three Hundred
It is estimated that 50 persons were killed and 300 injured when a dynamite cargo exploded in the harbor of Otaru on Hokkaido island. The blast occurred while 600 cases of dynamite were being transferred from a lighter, damaging one large vessel and wrecking the water front.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Otaru
Hokkaido Island
Japan
North Northwest Credit Agency Liquidates While Funding Livestock
The Agricultural Credit Corporation begins liquidation by returning 10 percent to subscribers from its six million dollar fund. A separate five hundred thousand dollar allowance is approved for spring purchase of live stock to be placed on farms in Minnesota North and South Dakota and Montana. Chair Jaffray says dairy cattle distribution will pause for winter and resume in spring to aid Northwest farming amid grain price concerns.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Northwest
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Montana
Co. T. Jaffray
East
Jaffray
Colorado Weather Stuns Rats In Freezing Spree
Colorado weather gives tough test to rodents as two large gray rats near Shibert fight exposure while gnawing corn. Farmers report severe cold gripping fields and starving pests.
Two Deaths Attributable To Extreme Cold In Iowa
Davenport reports two deaths from the severe cold in Iowa on December 21. The deceased are John Frauen of Walcott and John McDonald of Delmar. Frauen, an elderly hermit, was found frozen in bed. McDonald died frozen in his car near his farm three miles from town.
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Davenport
Iowa
John Frauen
Walcott
John McDonald
Delmar
Frauen
McDonald
France reports war debts not listed as liabilities
Paris reports that France’s war debts to the U S and Britain totaling about 31 billion gold francs are not shown as liabilities in a Finance Ministry balance sheet. The document says inter allied debts are discussed but not counted, while claims on profits from wartime orders and other adjustments are noted.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
America
Great Britain
Ministry of Finance
Clement
M. Clementel
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