Frank Munsey Dies Leaving Enormous Fortune
New York reports estimate Frank Munsey's wealth at 25 to 40 million dollars. The 71 year old publisher died of peritonitis from appendicitis with few relatives to inherit. His main asset was the Frank A Munsey Company, publisher of Munsey Magazine Argosy All Story Weekly and Flynn's. His sister Mrs. John M Hyde and grand niece Mrs Allen Mansfield were close family. He arrived in New York in 1882 from Maine with $40 and manuscripts. He owned and merged several papers including the New York Globe and Sun and sold the New York Herald to the Tribune.
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Butler resigns from Marines and faces removal in Philadelphia
Brig. Gen. Smedley M Butler submitted his Marine Corps resignation to remain as Philadelphia public service director. Mayor Kendrick rejected him as a resigned officer and ordered relief from duties at once. Marine heads may seek Butler's reconsideration.
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Labor Leader Warns of Fascism Menace to U S
William Green president of the AFL issues a bulletin warning 1,000,000 affiliated union members and the nation about Italian Fascist propaganda at work in the United States. The bulletin targets 110 national and international unions 1,000 city central bodies 48 state federations and 35,000 local unions.
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Eight Die When Fire Enshrouds 79 Miners in Webb Mine
In Bellaire Ohio eight men are dead after a fire entombed 79 miners at the Webb mine south of town. Seven bodies were recovered from the air shaft and one man was brought out alive but died shortly after reaching the surface. Authorities believe all miners are now counted.
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Dowager Princess of Monaco Dies in Paris
The dowager princess Alice Heine of New Orleans died suddenly in Paris. She was born February 10, 1858 and married the Prince of Monaco on October 20, 184%.
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New York Population Figures Released by Secretary Knapp
Census figures show New York state population at 6,873,356 with Albany as the state capital. Secretary of State Florence E. Knapp released the data, confirming New York’s total at 6,872,356 earlier reported figures.
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23 Found Guilty in Big Distillery Plot
Twenty three men from St. Louis Cincinnati and Chicago were found guilty in federal court of conspiring to violate prohibition laws linked to withdrawing 30 000 gallons of prewar whisky from the Jack Daniel distillery in St Louis. Sentence set for December 30 with potential two year prison term and 10000 fine. Notable convicts include Arnold J Hellmark Nat Goldstein State Senator Michael J Kinney and William J Kinney of St Louis.
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August Walter
Four Murders and Suicide Strain Chicago Police
Four killings and a suicide disrupt Chicago from evening through night. Charles Brooks and Edward Harming were shot near Seventy first Street and California Avenue after a “friendly ride.” At 125 West Monroe a quarrel between watchmen led Peter J. Furlong to kill Harry Van Middlesworth and then kill himself. Leo Real, 23, a drug clerk at 2181 East Seventy fifth Street, was murdered amid a suspected escape of robbers. The Central Trust case is under investigation.
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Dawes seeks to drop nomination as brigadier general
Vice President Dawes asked President Coolidge to withdraw his nomination to remain brigadier general in the Officers Reserve Corps, arguing the vice presidency should not hold such rank. The President accepted. Dawes cited potential conflicts between his duties as brigadier general and as vice president, including calls from the War Department.
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La Follette Seeks Treasury Report On Coal Crisis
Wisconsin senator La Follette urged the Senate to enlist the Treasury department for a report detailing the financial ramifications of the anthracite coal operators. Immediate action was blocked by Senator Reed of Pennsylvania.
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Gale Hits France as Storm Leaves Heavy Loss
A hurricane intensity storm hit France causing twelve deaths and many injuries. A ferry boat capsized on the Seine with nine people drowning. Material damages amount to several million francs across affected areas.
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Paris Rail Disaster Kills Up To Fifty
The Basel Paris express derailed at Noisy le Sec in the Seine department with initial reports listing up to fifty dead. Rescue efforts and investigations are ongoing as officials confirm casualties.
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Seafaring veteran Fred Y. Jones retires after 41 years
Fred Y. Jones, chief steward of the Aquitania and commodore chief steward of Cunard, retires as the Aquitania reaches England. He completed forty one years of service and crossed the ocean seven hundred times, planning to devote his leisure to golf.
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Chinese Civil War Battle Update and Bomb Incident
Peking reports the Nationalist army claims capture of Phetsang with government forces advancing toward Tientsin. In Foo Chow a bomb exploded at a college linked to American missions. Feng Yu-hsiang’s forces face heavy losses as bombardments fail to break defenses amid signals of possible peace talks.
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Ri fian retreat after Casablanca reported in French communique
French communique says Moroccan Rif tribesmen evacuated Mohakma of Ben Adel and retreated north of the Ouergha river while burning the town. It notes Abd El Krim’s reversals since October 1 are clearer daily and submission spreads to Djebel Inde l region with reports of tribesmen submitting in the Spanish zone.
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Hard Coal Parley Ends As Mine Owners Withdraw
Scranton Pennsylvania reports the anthracite operators refused to join a joint conference with the United Mine Workers ending the latest effort to resolve the hard coal strike. The surprise move halted talks sought by a mayoral committee after operators had conditionally accepted a day earlier.
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Coolidge Names Taylor on Commerce Body
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Richard V. Taylor of Mobile to the Interstate Commerce Commission to succeed Charles C. McChord. Thomas L. Woostock of New York was also nominated for the same commission, with Taylor serving under a recess appointment after prior confirmation was held up.
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Wife of Senator Fess Dies in Washington Trip
Mrs Simeon D Fess wife of the Ohio senator died in Washington from injuries after an automobile accident on Summit Mountain near Uniontown Pennsylvania November 24. The senator and party were returning to Washington for the opening of Congress.
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Colonels Guilty Of Insubordination Sanctioned
Col. William Mitchell found guilty on all specifications of insubordination. He is suspended from rank, command, and duty for five years with forfeiture of all pay and allowances for the same period.
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Yerkes Heir of Traction Magnate Dies in Evanston
Charles B. Yerkes and C E Yerkes are reported among the relatives of the late Chicago traction magnate. C E Yerkes dies at his home 18138 Ridge avenue Evanston after four days of illness. He was sixty three.
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Detroiter Plans Polar Flight
Edward S8 announced plans to finance a spring polar flight from Detroit aiming to chart undundied routes to the North Pole and claim them for the United States.
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Queen Margherita Nearing Recovery in Bordighera
Dowager Margherita of Italy is reported to be gradually recovering from pneumonia in Bordighera with improving shoulder condition and lessened rheumatic pains. Official timing suggests ongoing convalescence and steady progress by the queen.
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