Two U S War Planes Collide Over Langley Field Fatal
Newport News Dec 6 Major Gearhart of Leavenworth and Captain Doyle of St Louis plus four enlisted men died when a Martin bomber and a Fokker scouting plane collided in midair at about 140 feet. Both crafts crashed and burned with bodies burned beyond recognition. Private Hulaner died later in hospital. others were trapped beneath wreckage.
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Newport News
Guy J. Gearhart
Leavenworth
Kan
Benton A. Doyle
St. Louie
Langley Field
Martin
Gearhart
Mareick
Cleveland
Leon Bolas
Philadelphia
Doyle
Hulaner
Tilly
Transfer Red Sox to Toronto
Toronto Star reports the Boazon club seeks to move the Red Sox to Toronto with approval from the American president. The proposal centers on relocating the franchise to a Canadian market amid ownership and league considerations.
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Toronto
Dec
Toronto Star
Newport mayoral race narrows in local election
In Newport Ro, Boyle defeated Mayor J.P. Mahoney and N. W. Smith with 1,207 plurality. Mathonry led with 1,985 votes while Smith trailed. Details show Boyle as former chief executive in the city, winning the mayoral contest after yesterday’s municipal election.
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Newport
Dee
Boyle
Diferent
J.P. Mahoney
N. W. Smith
Mathonry
Smith
Bethel Lawyer Robert B Roemy Opens Woodstock Office
Robert B Bethel, practiced law in Bellows Falls, plans an office in Woodstock near the tank back. Judge Sherman Evarts and William Batchelter noted. Twitchell, a Bethel native, studied at Whitcomb High 1905, Middlebury College, Boston University law. admitted to bar in October 1915. Adelina Clifford returned from visit. Montpelier Rivierro firm reshuffles. A community gathering for the Woman's Meeting follows Mrs Wh at Women Voters event, weather noted.
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Robert B.roemy
Bellows Ie
Woodstock
Sherman Evarts
Rey Tie
William Batchelter
Twitchell
Stockbridge
Windsor County
Whitcomb High
Middlebury College
TML
Boston University Law
Wls
Stickney, Sargent & Skoels
Tadiow
Adelina Clifford
TA. Davis
Hooton
Dow
Bentwell, Milne & Wag
Montpelier Rivierro
Comarey
Cilherd
Wome
Ue Rains Wien
Speeders visit morgues to curb driving in midwest
Chicago dispatch reports a Midwest crackdown on dangerous driving using morgue and hospital tours as deterrents. Detroit, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Des Moines, and Indiana courts impose jail terms, fines, license suspensions, and workhouse sentences to curb speeding and drunken driving.
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Chicago
Dec
Associated Plan
Middle West
Detroit
Charles L. Bartlett
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Des Moines
Indiana
Hass
Ireland Becomes a World State United Parliament Forms New Commonwealth
Dublin reports Ireland transitions to a five state commonwealth with a permanent parliament and cabinet. The president nominates thirty senators, the lower house elects the remaining thirty, and Governor General Healy is sworn in. Few public demonstrations occurred by early afternoon as the new government took oath.
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Dublin
Associated Prean
Ireland
Executive Council
Healy
Open Straits At All Times Turbulent At Near East Conference
Lausanne reports the Allied plan to keep the Dardanelles and Bosphorus open in peace and war through an international commission including great powers and Turkey. Debates center on demilitarization and control limits while Turkey resists naval domination by any single power. The U S and Russia show divergent views as adjournment is set to Friday to study the proposal.
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Lausanne
Dardaneles
Bosphorus
United States
Turkey
Black Sea
Curzon
Great Britain
Strakte
Black Pea
Richard Washburn Child
Joseph C. Grew
United Sates
Tehitcherin
Russia
Fri. Jesuite
Hlark
Child
Ameri
Bulgaria
Ukraine
Georgia
Big Liner Sold for Song
Constantinople December 6. The Associated Press reports a trans-Atlantic liner has been sold in New York for a fraction of its value. The sale reflects pressure from creditors and the state of maritime finance during unsettled economic times.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
New York
Turned over to Army murder case details unclear
Fragmentary OCR note reports individuals named Mase, Dee, Pintried and Tangy tied to a May 3 murder. Mentions delivery to Boston and authorities, with statements about transfer and state involvement. Text is garbled.
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Tineriile
Mase
Dee
Boston
Dry fight at a crisis faces prohibition enforcement
Washington reports detail Commissioner Haynes urging $9 million for five years to sustain federal prohibition enforcement amid a crisis. He notes 3,400 agents, expects slight staff cuts next year, and cites rising convictions and heavier penalties while criticizing wasteful rhetoric. Harding also asks Congress to extend government aid to shipping companies.
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Washington, D. C
Haynes
House
Jima
Wyrn Hs
Tyne
Bureau
Humes
Hhe Department
Gal Myan
Massachusetts
Gallivan
Magee
New York
American Bar Association
Gall
Madden
Congress
Harding
Jones
Senate Commerce Committee
Counterfeiters Defrauding Canadians Highlighted in Hearing
W H Moran chief of the cryptic service told a House committee that counterfeiting is rising, mostly amateurs, with fake 20 and 50 notes used to buy liquor. He cited cases where counterfeit currency crossed from the United States to Canada to obtain whiskey, and authorities are expanding efforts to suppress the activity.
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D.C. der
W. H. Moran
House Committee
Mr. A
HM Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve
La Follette Attacks Proposed Meat Pack Merger
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin attacked the proposed merger of the Armour and Morris meat packing concerns in the Senate. He said the firms sought immunity in advance from President Harding and government officials.
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Armour
Washington, D. C
Armour and Morris
Senate
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Harding
Aged Man Found Dead in Springfield Home
Oliver Hadwin a farmer born March 1825 in Danby, found dead in bed at Parker Hill home yesterday morning. Death due to heart failure after years of tubercular illness. Survived by wife and son. Funeral set at the house Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Springfield
Oliver RE. V. Win
Parker Hill
Jobo E Hadwin
Hadwin
Mr. Hadwin
Danby
Died of pistol wound at church theatricals
A girl playing piano in the vestry of the People's Baptist Church in the Wexbury district was killed when Arthur L. Carter, a servant, tested a pistol for a play. He pointed it behind him to ensure it was unloaded and pulled the trigger.
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Raith Hackett
Roxbury, Manz
Jory
People's Baptist: Church
Wbexbury
Arthur L. Carter
Seturs
Counterfeiting Rings Suspected in Global Circulation
An official warns that fake currency is circulating widely, noting shipments fell into sailors’ hands and into the hands of officials. He reports increased counterfeit varieties, with smuggling intensifying and law enforcement struggling to curb the trade as violators pass fakes to others.
Whisky Storage Strain Hits Kentucky Warehouses
Report notes about 1000 barrels of whisky stored in 207 bonded warehouses with 170 in Kentucky. The supply shift affects barrels moving toward the labbe and spurring activity across the industry as authorities monitor the distribution.
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Kentucky
Jury Audience Disruption Sparks Judge’s Rebuke
A Burlington jury hearing a million dollar alienation claim by Mrs Dorrit Stevens Woodhouse against her in laws, E Woodhouse and others, was deliberating then recessed. The judge rebuked spectators for an uproar and ordered the press and others to leave, as jurors returned to request a repeat of the verdict finding portion of the charge.
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Burlington
Dec
Dorrit Stevens Woodhouse
Ovont
E. Woodhouse
New York
Pat
Justics
Moulton
Senao
Sheep Instead Of Fish Action In New Agricultural Loans
Fredericton reports the adoption of sheep raising as a key industry due to fish sector failure last season. Delegates from the United Farmers of the province urged a system of agricultural loans before both federal and provincial houses.
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Fredericton
Campos
Teer Talaride
Ubee Ee
Bechuse
Chay —S
Prorat
Massachusetts Mayors Elected in City Elections
Boston reports the elected mayors for several Massachusetts cities. Brookton’s Frank A. Danning, Fall River’s Edmund P. Talbot, John B. Pellows, Gloucester’s William J. Melnnes, Haverhill’s William D. Melee, Mario’s Edward P. Simoneau, New Bedford’s Walter H. O. Rem, Rory Marry, Gustav B. Hates, Leonard Seinen, and Loulie Keefe are listed among the newly seated leaders.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Pe Follor
Brookton
Frank A
State Budget Delayed as Williams Dyer and Harteee Attend
The budget discussion pauses with Benjamin Williams and Ed ward Dyer in attendance alongside Governor Harteee. All members were present for the session, but no final decisions were reported.
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Benjamin Williams
Edward Dyer
Harteee
Philedelpus Rejects College Work Offer
Philedelpus vec n remgo Beatee of Peou State rejected an offer to manage the Philsdel Phin Naticeal baseball team to focus on college work. The decision ends talks and keeps him at campus duties while Willem F. may be considered.
Burlington Report Finds Much Need and Some Suffering
A Burlington committee investigating poor relief reports sixty destitution observations visiting 33 families. They cite liquor use and unemployment as causes, urge better police follow up, health department cleanups, and recommend replacing the unpaid overseer with a full-time expert to teach thrift and jail impostors.
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Burlington
Salvation Army
Jackson
Health Department
She
City Board of Health
Ponr
W. A. Davidaany
Harrod
James
Brooks of Highway Board Resigned
A resignation from Brooks of the Highway Board is reported. The text notes that Brooks would not be hired by the state highway board for the remainder of the administration and mentions related uncertainty about future roles.
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Brooks
Highway Board
Brooke
State Highway Board
Immigrant applicants discussed at United States docket session
A Vermont hearing records several women applicants and a list of foreign natives awaiting final followings. Names include Giovanni Cam from Barre Italy, Henry J. Dupuis Roxbury Canada, Manuel Higwera Montpelier Spain, and others. The session, held in an unnamed building, references aldermanic petitions and renewal actions.
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United States
Ana
Giovanni Cam
Barre
Italy
Her & Fuller
Eifats
Alderice R. Kellett
Bernardini Erect
Rochester
Garela
Northfield
William J. Edwards
Graniteville
Canada
Mary Welsh
Montpiliet
Scotland
Daniel W. Raine
Lee
Rene
Williamstown residents injured in trem injury aftermath
Report describes local figures William Kennedy, TL Samuel, and James omplore among Willamstown residents affected by a tremor. Kennedy struck and injured, transported to MarRE Dir Hebert Weir City hospital with possible paralysis. Several others from Willamstown and nearby towns reported fractures and injuries as the town readies for examinations and arrivals of medical staff.
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William John Kennedy
Willamstown
Samuel
Kees
James
Williamstown
Kennedy
Hebert Weir
Fiathend Amd
Hespital
Pammisakion
Emule
Willem McFarland
Tiem de
Thomas
Woile
Tere
Frederick Beddell Questioned By Authorities In Davis Deaths
Frederick Beddell is said to have known nothing about the deaths of two Davis brothers. Authorities question him as part of the investigation and search for answers.
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Autho
Jared
Davis Brothers
Bedell Seeks Recovery After Self Inflicted Wound
Orford New Hampshire reports a lumber merchant Frederick Bedell shot himself in his home. Family says he had a slight chance for recovery. The Davie brothers murder inquiry continues with two suspects questioned and no definite leads. Investigators pursue connections to the Bedell case as they probe the double homicide from November 7.
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Orford,n.hs
Dee
John
Charles Davis
Bart Hibbard
Frederick Beddell
Davie Brothers
Bedell Eee
Limber Lereaid
Davie
Gog
Davises
Death at Websterville claims Mrs Amedy aged 68
Mrs. Napoleon Amedy, 68, died last night after a two year illness with liver cancer. Born in St Hel Canada, she moved to the United States at nine and lived in Websterville 38 years. Survived by her husband, 15 children, 94 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren, and sister Mrs. Jane Savoie of Shedryck. Funeral at St Sylvester’s Graniteville.
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Napoleon Ameny
Berms
Weesterite
Weestersite
Amedy
St. Hel Canada
United
Mr. Amedy
Mass
Websterville
Hra Margaret Currier
Barre
Charlee Amedy
Winooski
Philip Boitsoneau
Melten
Wis
John Amedy
Woebsterville
Fred Amedy
Henry Turcot
Herbert Armélay
Jane Savoie
Shedryck
P. G
Amety
St. Syty 'S Church
Graniverille
Currier
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