King of Religious Colony Ordered Held for Trial
Benjamin Franklin Purcell known as king of the House of David faces trial on criminal assault charges stemming from a former cult member. Benton Harbor court rules after transcript from arraignment, bail set at $125,000 with $5,000 on the new charge and rest to guarantee continued appearances in justice court.
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Associated Press
Benton Harbor
Mich
Benjamin Franklin Purcell
King
Iiouse of David
Ava Weldon
Bessie Woodworth
Purnell
Benjamin
Woodworth
Justice Court
Gladys Bamford Rubel
Ruth Bamford Reed
Governor urged action over Butte gambling allegations
A letter accuses a man of 40 hours in a Butte gambling joint with cashier checks showing operator indorsements. Witnesses claim the drunk man lost money in games, prompting a demand for legal steps to arrest and prosecute offenders under state gambling laws, signed by church leaders and reform groups.
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Butte
Silver Bow County
Montana
F. H. Sarles
Ilver Bow County Law Enforcement League
R. E. Reece
First
Baptst Church
L. FB. Jones
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Lester H. Bent
Silver Bow Ministerial Association
Shelds
Montana Anti- Saloon League
J. Groeneveld
First Presbyterian Church
J. A. McDonald
Charles G. Cole
Mountain View Church
Cumberland River Rises to 65.7 Feet in Nashville Flood
The Cumberland river remained at 65.7 feet at 2 p.m. as Nashville faces record flood levels. Officials predict a crest near 56 feet by weekend with waters receding next week. Thousands homeless, blocks inundated, and workers displaced were not materially changed. In Mississippi, Big Black River area reports auto flooding and eight flood deaths as divers recover two bodies from a submerged car.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Cumberland River
Weather Bureau
Cumberland
Fifth Avenue
East Nashville
North Nashville
Edgefield
Woodland Street
First Street
Woodland
Mississippi
Big Black River
Jackson
Window Vandalism Sparks Arrests on East Galena Street
Reports say half a dozen windows were kicked in on East Galena Street late last night. Assistant Chief Manece Larkin arrested two young men for investigation. Constable Genie was jailed after a complaint by John Suvinta who says his pocket was picked of 150 dollars by the other man.
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East Galena Street
Manece Larkin
Constan Genie
Pete MacDonald
John Suvinta
Fium Star 15 Invited to Commit High Class Murder
An absurd mock news item mocks Beverly Hills mayor Will Rogers inviting actress Bebe Daniels to perform a high class murder in the town. The piece humorously frames the mayor’s invitation as a publicity stunt with a motorcycle escort arranged.
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Fium Star 15
Coast City
Associated Press
Beverly Hills
Cal
Will Rogers
Bebe Daniels
Anselmo Mining Shaft Deepens as Company Expands
The Anselmo shaft reaches about 2,800 feet, with a motor-driven electric hoist capable of lifting 600 tons. Organized in 1917, the Anselmo Mining corporation took over a dozen claims from early Butte prospectors, with work sparse until then. In 1920 Anaconda bought a half interest in the properties.
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Anselmo
Anselmo Mining Corporation
Anaconda Company
Propertes
Ongadan Army to March on Capital
Liberal forces of Dr. Juan Sacasa claim victory over Adolfo Diaz on the Nicaraguan coast and say two army corps of 2000 men each will press on Managua. Sacasa envoy Pedro Zepeda reports American censorship but asserts decisive liberal momentum and US aid cannot sway the outcome. Herman Robleto notes US Marines’ role yet predicts final liberal triumph.
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Associated
Mexico City
Juan Sacasa
Nicaragua
Pedro Zepeda
Sacasa
Managua
Zepeda
Adolfo Diaz
Herman Robleto
Dr. Sacasa
TNS
Diaz
United States
Wall Street
Mexican rail unions urged to accept wage cuts for government bills
Labor unions in Mexico have been asked by the National Railways of Mexico to accept wage concessions to allow the government to pay mounting bills. The request aims to enable smoother fiscal management as public debts rise and financing needs grow amid economic pressures.
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Labor Unions of
Mexico
National Railways of
American Ordered Deported Seeks Child's Happiness in China
Mrs. Sara Rumsha, detained in Seattle, fights to take her American-born baby boy with her when she is deported to China. Born to an English mother and Chinese father, she lost U S citizenship after an arranged marriage in Canton. Immigration orders push for deportation while the child remains in the United States. If the mother departs without the child, her husband may divorce her under Mohammedan law and keep custody.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Sara Rumsha
China
America
Canton
KiDs Enjoy Masonic Christmas Program in Butte
About 800 children from Butte Mason lodges attended a Yuletide program at the Masonic temple. An estimated 3,000 spectators filled the Temple theater for dancing and music, followed by ice cream, cake, lemonade, and fruit. Santa distributed stockings of candy and fruit. 3850 pounds of candy were used. The Butte High School band directed by L R Kilverer, Myrtle Elver’s dancers, Rainbow Merrymakers led by Mrs. F B H Loughrin, and Mrs. Zaidee Jackson provided entertainment alongside a short motion picture comedy.
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Butte
Masonic Temple
Temple
Santa Claus
Butte Hgh
L. R. Kilverer
Myrtle Elver
Rainbow
Great Northern Goat December highlight on Glacier park scene
The Great Northern Goat for December is off the press with a Christmas Glacier National Park cover. It features a Sidney Montana beet sugar factory photo, opened Sept 25, 1925 at 1.5 million dollars. In its second season it produced 126000 100 pound bags of sugar from 50000 tons of beets, paying growers 300000 in cash plus tops feed value.
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Great Northern
Great Northern Railway
Glacier National Park
Sidney, Mont
Montana Sugar Factories Record Large Year Output
The Chinook plant produced 78,000 bags of sugar and the Billings plant 670,000 bags. The article notes Montana references in the Goats reference and mentions cattle feeding and refinery pulp usage.
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Montana
Ise
Chinook
Billings
Irene Knipe Twice Married After Breach Suit
Mrs Irene Knipe who recently lost a breach of promise suit against Tom Sloan in district court was twice married instead of three times due to the suit.
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Irene Knipe
Tom Sloan
Muorsdo Ye Jin
First Woman to Fly Across U S Coast to Coast
Miss Lydia P. Gove of Salem Massachusetts becomes the first woman to pilot a coast to coast cross country flight arriving in Boston as part of the Los Angeles to Boston passenger trip.
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Lydia P. Gove
Salem
Mass
Boston
Los Angeles
Gotham Curb Ends Curfew Debate Amid Nightlife Hype
New York City officials deem curfew for cabarets ineffective after Jan 1 and face a broader reform push. Mayor Walker and the board of aldermen weigh how to balance nightlife with public image as pricey New Year’s Eve events draw crowds. High end venues charge up to 40 a head, while many clubs stay open past three.
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New York
Broadwoed
Board of Aldermen
Oshkosh
Main Street Saints
Hgh Society
Onzar
Judge Landis
Will Hays
C'ty
Jimmy Walker
Broadway
Vincent Lopez
Bent
Thomas Gee Memorial Medals Highlight Attendance
Thomas Gee memorial medals were awarded for Sunday school attendance. The youngest recipient was seated recently among six Welch women, the eldest being 86 years old.
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Thomas Gee
Welch
Quiet discipline in Soviet factories under new labor rules
Moscow reports the commissariat of labor releasing a schedule of punishments for workers who arrive late, idle during shifts, or engage in nonassigned tasks. First offense is a reprimand, second offense a reprimand and warning, third offense dismissal. Similar penalties apply for reading papers, rude conduct, wasting material, or nepotism by superiors.
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Moscow
Commissarat of Labor
Commissariat
Name is Only Clue in Calif Slavery Confession
Amarillo Texas December 30 The name Maggie on the back of a photo is the only clue to identify four persons linked to a California slavery case confessed by George J Hassell The News Farwell correspondent reports Hassell has not disclosed the victims names he says he killed about ten years ago A single picture bore a name
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Associated Press
Amarillo
Texas
Maggie
George J. Hassell
Califrnia
Farwell
Hassell
Sid
Eggs Passed Through Suez: Over 35 Million From China
Chinese egg shipments totaling more than 35 million pieces moved through the Suez Canal in the past year, reflecting a surge in exports and China’s role in global poultry supply chains. Ships carrying large consignments anchored at key ports, highlighting regional trade dynamics and commodity demand.
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China
Suez Canal
Marion Talley Wins New Opera Contract At Met
The Metropolitan Opera, New York, cancels Talley’s existing deal with a higher paying offer and bonus, recognizing her vocal ability and popularity. The Kansas City singer enters a second opera season with a substantially improved contract.
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Metropolitan Opera Management
New York
Marion Talley
Kansas City
Miss Talley
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