Lindbergh Reaches Mexico City After Fog Bound Flight
Lindbergh arrives in Mexico City after two hours of blind flying due to dense fog. He recalls yesterday’s delay overcoming mountains and zero weather while guiding the Spirit of St Louis to a safe landing at Valbuena Field. President Calles, Ambassador Morrow, and delighted locals hail the American aerial ambassador.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Spirit of
Paris
London
New York
Mexico City
Senorita Angelica Re
Senorita Eleanora Re
Angelica
Lindbergh
Dwight W. Morrow
Calles
United States
Ambassador Morrow
Atlantic
Tampico
Toluca
Frontier
Washington
Youthful bandit accidentally shoots self during escape
In Arron on December 15 a 16 year old named Dorsey Wolf aimed to flee after a sidup and discharged a revolver striking his leg. The incident ended with the weapon in his possession but no further details available.
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Arron
Dorsey Wolf
Lindbergh flight hailed by Calles amid fire tragedy in Canada
President Calles praised Lindbergh's Washington to Mexico City flight as a milestone in U S Mexico relations noting his daring non stop journey. He lauded Lindbergh's navigation through unknown and dangerous airspace including Guanajuato and Michoacan. A separate report notes a fire swept an old Canadian orphanage causing child fatalities.
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Guanajuato
Michoacan
Charles Linenbergh
Washington
Mexico City
Lindy
Calles
Mexico
Senators Borah La Follette Norris and Heflin Named in Documents
Washington December 15 U S Senators Borah Republican Idaho La Follette Wisconsin Norris Ohio and Heflin Alabama were named in alleged Hearst Mexican documents circulated by a publisher. The report claims the four lawmakers are linked to a political scheme involving Mexico with no official confirmation.
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Borah, Lafollette
Norris
Heflin
Hearst
Washington
U.S
Borah
Idaho
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Alabama
Calles
Mexico
William Randolph Hearst
Reed Pennsylvania
Senate
Coolidge
Hocking River Near Flood Stage and Ohio Rise
Hocking River nears flood level with 15.05 feet at 10 30 am and expected to rise more though not greatly. Water covers roads near Athens Rockbridge McConnelsville and Coolville prompting closures and detours for motorists. Ohio River expected to crest near 40 feet later today as water climbs from Beaver Dam to Wheeling.
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Hocking River
C. N. France
Ohio River
Parkersburg
Coolville
Coolville Bridge
Athens
Rockbridge
McConnelsville
Athens Automobile Club
Columbus
Circleville
Enterprise
H. N. Burgett
Auto Club
Zanesville
Burgett
Ohio
Marietta
Beaver Dam
Wheeling
Fire kills hundreds in Quebec hospice blaze
A late night fire at the Hospice of St. Charles in Quebec left about 40 children dead among 5600 occupants. Firemen, police, and nuns battled the flames as roof and walls collapsed. Bodies were recovered from cellar rooms and a nun’s body was found in the cellar while survivors sought refuge at the St. Roch hotel and nearby homes. The building, opened in 1882, previously served as a marine hospital and later as an orphanage run by The Good Shepherd Sisters.
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Quebec
Que
U.P
St. Charles
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Ste. Therese
Schoool
United Press
St. Roch Hotel
Draper Denies Guilt In Ohio First Degree Murder Charge
Thadders Draper of Nelsonville pleads not guilty to first degree murder in the death of Mrs. Blanche Cooper near Buchtel. He was arraigned before Justice of the Peace and remanded to await action of the January term grand jury. Cooper died from a wallet wound after a fight at her Cat's district home between Oriston and Buchtel.
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Blanche Cooper
Near Buchtel
Thadders Draper
Nelsonville
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Draper
R. D. Wiliams
Carl Porter
Orbiston and
Buchtel
Fire in Home on Second Street Causes Damage
Flames from a hot air furnace ignited the floor and walls of P. O. Nichols's residence at 54 Second Street. Water and fire damage affected furniture and goods as authorities reported the blaze at 11 15 this morning. The fire breached the wall to the second floor. the house belonged to A. A. Wolfe, formerly of Athens, now in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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P. O. Nichols
Second Street
A. A. Wolfe
Athens
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Golden Post G. A. R. Holds Officer Election
The Golden post of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet at 1 o'clock Saturday in the post rooms at the armory to elect officers. Dr. A. J. Learned of Millfield is named post commander.
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Golden Post
A. J. Learned
Millfield
Why Will Rogers’ Wire From Mexico Missed Daily Messenger
The Messenger notes Will Rogers’ daily wire has not appeared for two days due to his presence in Mexico. He had warned readers that he might be heard from only occasionally while serving as special correspondent.
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Messenger
Will Rogers
Daily Wire
Mexico
The
Cold Wave To Bring Snow In Parts Of Ohio
The U.S. Weather Bureau warns of a general cold wave across Ohio with snow in some sections. Temperatures will fall tonight with much colder air expected Friday.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Weather Bureau
Logan Natural Gas seeks rate increase in Ohio cities
Public Utilities Commission hearings today examined Logan Natural Gas's proposed rate rise amid protest from cities and the attorney general. The state argues Logan is tied to Columbia Gas and Electric and overcharges customers, citing price gaps and service charges. Expert testimony covered reproduction value and market valuations of gas assets.
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Columbus
U.ab
Public Utilities Commission
Logan Natural Gas Company
Ohio
Logan Gas Company
Columbia Gas and Electric Company
Logan Company
Muskingum Gas Company
Harold Eccess
Ford, Bacon and Davis Company
New York
T. B. Gregory
Pittsburgh
E. G. Hill
Magruder Recites Navy Budget Critique Before House Panel
Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder told the House naval affairs committee that the Navy Department overspends on Atlantic Coast navy yards and is over organized with too many admirals. He reasserted his view from an article, noting only one of seven Atlantic yards could become a war base and calling Charleston and Kittery yards wasteful.
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Washington
U.P
Navy Department
Thomas P. Magruder
House Naval Affairs Committee
Atlantic
Department
Navy
Magruder
Philadelphia
Navy Yards
Atlantic Coast
Navy Yard
Charleston
D. C
Kittery
City Urges Citizens Refuse Direct Aid Offerings
Mayor Alex M Moore cautions residents against giving to individuals soliciting aid. He urges referring donors to legitimate relief organizations handling funds merchandise or clothing for distribution. He notes complaints of improper charity and appeals for baskets and Christmas dinners should go through recognized agencies.
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Alex M. Moore
Mr. Moore
Weather Update Shows Late Rain After Evening Delay
Rain began around 11 oclock today after a dry spell. Temperature readings for the last 24 hours list Wednesday afternoon highs near 86 and 50, 47, 44, 43 with Thursday morning values around 3, 6, 9, 12 and afternoon temperatures near 40 to 42.
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S.se
Senate president named George Moses re-elected pro tempore
Senate President pro tempore George Moses a Republican from New Hampshire was re elected today on a strict 42 to 39 party line vote His opponent Senator Pittman a Democrat from Nevada was nominated by the Democratic minority
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Washington
George Moses
New Hampshire
Senate
Pittman
Nevada
Baking booklet offered by Athens Messenger to readers
The Athens Messenger announces a government baking booklet on pastry and bread making. Readers can obtain a copy by sending four cents in stamps for return postage and handling, with name and address clearly written on the coupon.
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THE
Athens Messenger
Parker House
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Coal strike conference faces demand for big operator attendance
Washington December 15 representatives of soft coal operators and striking miners press for major group participation as the labor secretary warns small operators cannot proceed alone. production continues with 100000 miners on strike in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia while new mines open and workers seek immediate relief.
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Washington
Davis
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Perc
West Virginia
James J. Davis
Department of Labor
Congress
Coolidge
Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Labor Department
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United Press Star
Mexico, City
Charles A. Lindebergh
Bandit
U. S
U.R
Thad Draper
Prederic J. Haskin
Women
Lee Geruart
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