Middle West Sees 15 Coldest on Record in Blizzard Toll
The Associated Press reports the Middle West endures its 15 coldest spell with Chicago logging 13 below zero and northern states 20 to 40 degrees below. Snow totals small but fires claim several lives in Caddo Oklahoma Alton Illinois and Canton Ohio as damage tops millions.
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Warmer on Coast Lifts Spirits as Inland Snow Persists
San Francisco reports higher temperatures along the Pacific coast easing public mood while Spokane and inland Washington endure continued cold and a snow blanket six inches deep tonight.
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Washington
Kansas Students Rally to Restore Chancellor Lindley
Four hundred University of Kansas students met and adopted a resolution denouncing the removal of Chancellor E. H. Lindley by the state board of administration led by Gov. Jonathan M. Davis. They planned a state wide campaign to urge Governor-Elect Ben S. Paulen to reinstate Lindley after January 12. Davis indicated no successor would be named before his term ends.
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Robert W Brown former Elks leader dies in San Diego
Robert Wood Brown 62, longtime Louisville Times editor and past grand exalted ruler of the Elks, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at his San Diego home. He first fell ill while visiting his mother’s grave in Russellville Kentucky on Easter 1923 and later chartered a relief train to San Francisco after the great fire.
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San Diego
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Russellville
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Kentucky
Louisville Times
Birks
Washington
San Francisco
Oakland
Daughter of Grant Eludes Her Nurse and Falls to Death
Mrs. Fanny Purdy, said to be a granddaughter of Gen. A S Grant, was found dead in the court of San Francisco's St. Francis hospital after eluding a nurse and apparently jumping or falling from her sixth floor room. She had been ill and despondent, with relatives noting a 1911 marriage to Isaac Hart Purdy of Adrian Michigan. Maj. Ulysses Grant III, stationed with U S Army district engineers in the city, is her brother.
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Fire investigators fail to determine Acoma hotel blaze cause
Acoma hotel basement fires Saturday night caused little damage and smoke disruption. Firemen found flames in two locations but could not establish a definite cause. Manager Arthur Berry and guests joked about the ordeal as repairs begin. nearby Broad Street grocer and O Rourke Shoe plant report only smoke and water damage. Fire Chief Martin praised quick suppression.
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Railroads say 1924 saved public hundreds of millions in rates
The American Railway Association reports unprecedented efficiency and economy in 1924. Public freight rates were reduced by an estimated $600,000,000, while class one railroads earned about $970,000,000 in net operating income and paid $303,000,000 in cash dividends. Taxes totaled around $350,000,000.
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Heavy earthquake rattles Japanese area reported in Washington
The Georgetown University seismograph recorded a very pronounced earthquake at 6 08 p m with maximum intensity between 6 44 and 6 50 p m The center was estimated about 6000 to 6100 miles from Washington possibly in the Japanese region A separate report from Honolulu noted a substantial quake at 12 46 p m local time with tremors lasting over an hour.
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Honolulu
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Oahu
Viscount Cecil Wins Woodrow Wilson Peace Medal
Viscount Cecil of Chelwood received the $25,000 peace award and Woodrow Wilson foundation medal at a Hotel Astor dinner, with Mrs. Woodrow Wilson in attendance. He praised progress in international cooperation, defended the League of Nations stance on Egypt and Corfu, and urged stronger disarmament and global health action.
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Papers declare Herriot seeking to muzzle them
Paris reports Premier Herriot clashed with the press over freedom of the press after ordering the prosecution of L Eclair for publishing secret documents on national defense. Count De Naleche denounces the move as an infringement, while Herriot defends actions as necessary to protect diplomacy and allied secrecy.
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Jury Deadlock Persists in McCoy Mars Case
Los Angeles December 28 jurors in the Kid McCoy case remain deadlocked after ten to two votes. Judge Crain scheduled a fresh session for 10 o clock tomorrow to decide whether to dismiss or retry the jury.
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Diplomats' Drought Relieved With Sealed Wine Shipment
A sealed Leyland liner cargo for France Britain Italy Argentina Belgium and Spain arrives in Boston ahead of New Year. From Antwerp the ship carries 14 cases Champagne 6 port 1 cherry 21 gin 44 whiskey 9 vermouth 2 claret burgundy 1 brandy 24 assorted wines 1 rum and 2 cognac. The cargo will go to Baltimore by rail then to Washington.
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Four Children Die In Farmhouse Fire
A farmhouse near Caddo Oklahoma burned early Sunday killing four sleeping children ages five to ten. The victims were Allen and Olive Taylor five, Fred ten, and George Taylor fourteen. Father M B Taylor tried to reach them but flames trapped him. Cause undetermined.
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Baker Dies In Cleveland Fire At Great Atlantic and Pacific Bakery
Fire destroyed the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company bakery in Cleveland early today after Abraham Neuman 21 returned to shut off valves to prevent an explosion. Property loss was about $75,000. Firemen suspect an overheated stove caused the blaze.
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Ice Claims Three Lives in Portland Area Crash Toll
Portland Ore Dec 28 three deaths were reported from icy conditions in the region. Erman F Horstman 22 was killed when the truck he drove crashed on slick streets.
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Baby Girl Killed by Young Brother in Fort Collins
Rosalie Dull, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. Dull, died last night after a .22 rifle in her 6-year-old brother's hands accidentally discharged. The bullet entered the back of her head and exited through the forehead. she died minutes after arriving at a physician's office. Coroner W. T. Hollowell said there would be no inquest.
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Rosalie Dull
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Poisons Probe Deepens in Chicago Death Case
Investigation into the death of William Nelson McClintock continues despite coroner findings. First Assistant State's Attorney George E. Gorman says no new steps will be taken until the coroner's report is ready. Coroner's chemist Dr. William McNalty works to determine inorganic, chemical, and alkaloid poisons. William Shepherd plans his own inquiry after official work concludes, while his attorney says the case may involve a business enemy.
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William Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Albuquerque
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Shepherd
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Hunt by radio for missing explorers
Pittsburg efforts plan a three station radio broadcast to Arctic residents seeking news of the Nutting expedition sailors missing since September. William Nutting led the voyage with Arthur Hildebrand John Todahl and Mr. Fleischer aboard the Liet Wricson which disappeared after passing Greenland. Government ships and planes searched without success.
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Treasury Post Office Bill Clears House This Week
Washington dispatch reports Congress plans busy week after recess with the treasury post office measure, a large peace time appropriation, to advance. Senate faces veto showdown on postal salaries, Isle of Pines treaty, and continued work on army supply and other appropriations. House aims to push bills, including McFadden bank, rivers and harbors, while committees prepare hearings on post office rate increases and ski board inquiries.
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