Hoover Wins Historic 1928 Victory Plurality Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a national vote of 36,798,669 in November with Herbert Hoover at 21,429,109 and Alfred E. Smith 15,005,497, a 6,423,612 lead. Minor party totals amounted to 364,063. Hoover carried Florida North Carolina Texas and Virginia breaking Democratic dominance in the Solid South.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Alfred EB. Smith
Associated Press
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Smith
Thomas
Foster
Workers
Reynolds
Socialist-Labor
Varney
Prohibition
Webb
Farmer- Labor
Calvin Coolidge
John W. Davis
LaFollette-Wheeler
Davis
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Winter Settles In Blue Field After Shortest Day
Winter arrived in Blue Field at 9 04 PM after the city endured its shortest day. Forecasts call for colder weather in parts of the state with sunnier, milder conditions expected Sunday. A fall admired by visitors ends as March 20 brings spring, while Eau Claire reports 17 below zero with a resident trapping a robin for company.
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Blue Aeld
Moderate temperatures forecast for second day of winter
Chicago reports a cold wave with temperatures as low as three degrees above zero and a -17 degree low in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Four deaths in Chicago were linked to the severe cold as forecasters predict a warm up today across the middle west.
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Chicago
Robin
Eau Claire
Wis
Middle West
Byrd Dares Whalen to Arrest Him in Antarctica
Radio from Antarctica quotes Commander Richard E Byrd challenging New York police official Grover Whalen to attempt an arrest. Byrd sends a defiant message to Mrs Whalen and her child, stating he will not surrender while stranded in the polar outpost.
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Byrd
Whalen
New York
Richard E. Byrd
Dare
Grover
Country Needs New Swear Words
Dr. Burges Johnson of Syracuse University told the Executives' club that the nation needs fresh curses as old terms have lost their force. He warned that traditional oaths have become slang and may vanish, noting no new swear words have entered English for two to three centuries.
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Chicago
Burges Johnson
Syracuse University
Johnson
Church Trustees Borrowed Money in Louisville Case
Louisville church trustees faced allegations that Albert Nisbet a blind former magistrate persuaded them to mortgage the Baptist Tabernacle for 20000 and sign blank notes while claiming investment profits investigators say the scheme could involve 100000 to 150000 with possible related relatives’ involvement.
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Louisville
Albert Nisbet
The
Baptist Tabernacle
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eBay
Woman Separated From Baby After Jurisdictional Custody
Mrs Catherine Za 21 was separated today from her four week old daughter Betty Ann and moved from Cook county jail to a psychiatric hospital as the first step toward commitment. An employee slipped the infant to an orphanage nearby for care until a permanent home is found, possibly with Mr and Mrs John Zalas. The mother has relinquished custody while awaiting trial for the other child’s alleged actions.
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Betty Ann
Cook County
Paychophatic
John Zalas
Dirigible Picks Up Mail Without Stopping
Newport News Virginia December 21. In a test flight the TC 5 dirigible picked up two sacks of dummy mail from the roof of a high school building without landing. The sacks were held in place for the crew to grasp, demonstrating potential mail carrying advantages.
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Newport News
Two Hunters Still Missing After Grand Canyon Trip
Searchers in boats and on foot close in on the 13 mile Diamond Creek region where the Hyde scow was found rammed on a rock. Army planes abandon the hunt as volunteers and Indians scan the canyon rim hoping for clues about Mr and Mrs Hyde overdue at Needles California after a doomed Grand Canyon rapid attempt.
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Colorado
Hyde
Diamond Creek
Hansen
Idaho
Grand Canyon
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Needles
Cal
Lark
Funeral Under Guard for Key Ranieri Witness
In Chicago officials guard the Ranieri kidnapping case funeral for state witness Ole Scully amid black hand threats and witness disappearances. The adjourned trial of Angelo Petitti Andrew Aneanee and Tony Aneanee resumes later today as prosecutors seek the electric chair for the kidnaping of 10 year old Billy Ranieri in Bourbonnais Illinois.
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Chicago
Ranieri
Ole Scully
Billy Ranetri
Bourbonnais
Ill
Scully
South Side
Angelo Petitti
Andrew Aneanee
Tony
Illinois
Cappellano, Sr
Apeele Petitt
Cappella
Robert E. Gentsel
Petitti
Billy Ranieri
Frank Raneri
Reputed Keyman Pleads Guilty in Rothstein Syndicate Case
New York December 21 Joseph I Unger reputed keyman in the Arnold Rothstein narcotics ring pleaded guilty at the start of the third day of trial and was remanded for sentence on January 4. If convicted he faced up to twenty six years. the guilty plea on rearraignment reduced the maximum to twelve years. Unger over fifty may seek to cooperate to gain a lighter term, though parole boards are strict.
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New York
Joseph I
Arnold Rothstein
Lateen
Unger
Sns
G Mn
Rothstein
Freighter West Totant Runs Aground In Bangor Bay
The U S freighter West Totant lies on rocks in Bangor bay with a flooded hold after striking at full speed. Preparations were underway to lighten the vessel for salvage. Weather is calm and coasters can approach. the ship departed New Orleans November 27 for Glasgow and Belfast.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
U. S
Bangor Bay
New Orleans
Glasgow
Six Year Old Girl In Moonshine Operation Reported
Pittsburgh police raided the home of Mrs. Constantine Strogins after humane society agent P A C Book reported a six year old girl helping in moonshine production. Mrs Strogins was arrested on Snyder act charges and her daughter sent to juvenile court.
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P.A. C. Book
Humane Society
Constantine Strogins
Millionaire hobo divorce in Los Angeles court
Ingebert Howe won a divorce from A James Bade Howe in superior court. The wife testified he deserted her to be near a migration group of men staying at a Side hotel. He reportedly said he was going to live with the hobos.
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Los Angeles
A.james Bade Howe
Ingebert Howe
T Side
Homicide Squad Abolished Over Rothstein Case
New York police under Commissioner Grover Whalen dissolve the homicide squad once led by Arthur A. Carey. The move follows criticism over the unsolved Rothstein slaying and other violent crimes from 1928. Carey retires under the 60 year law and Whalen cites poor arrest records.
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New York
Grover Whalen
Arnold Rothstein
Ite
Arthur A. Carey
Rothstein
Warren
Whalen
Carey
Talented Actor Theodore Roberts and His Father Don’t See Eye to Eye
Edward Robert Higgins, a New York commercial illustrator and nephew of Theodore Roberts, explained the actor’s long rift with his parents. Roberts died last Friday after years of illness, and the will filed for probate reveals he left more than $10,000 to Higgins as he recounts a family break dating from the start of his acting career.
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Los Angeles
Theodore Roberts
Edward Robert Higgins
Higgins
New York
Roberts
Lad Who Saved Mother Is At Point Of Death
Ten months after Charles Robbins heroically rescued his invalid mother from a fire with his brother Mylvin, the 11 year old lies dying from injuries in an Omaha hospital after a coast wagon collision with a car driven by F P Keegan. Keegan is jailed without bond as his vehicle struck the wagon. Charles and his brother saved the mother at fire and were burned. the brother died. A school was named for Charles and a fund was raised to build the family a new home.
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Omaha
Charles Robbins Eee
Mylvin
Charles
F. P. Keegan
Keegan
Canada awards contract to build two destroyers
Ottawa reports the government awarded a contract for two destroyers to strengthen Canada's naval forces which already include the Champlain Vancouver and several mine sweepers.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Champlain
Vancouver
President Elect Meets Brazilian Chief Executive
The president elect meets Brazil’s chief executive as the two leaders discuss issues during a three day visit. The first lady of Brazil greets the future mistress of the White House amid a crowd as a banquet is planned for today.
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Brazil
Hoover and Washington Luis greet at Rio as goodwill tour begins
In Rio de Janeiro Herbert Hoover and President Washington Luís met at the customs house to renew Western Hemisphere friendship. Hoover, arriving with Mrs. Hoover, was escorted by President Luís to Guanabara Palace for a three day visit. A formal banquet and official honors were planned for the following day.
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Herbert Hoover
United States
Washington Luis
Hoover
Customs House
Utah
Brazil
Hoover Weet
Washington Lats
Guanabara
Hoovers
Congress
Supreme Court
Las Vegas Celebrates Boulder Dam Signing
Las Vegas rejoiced as President Coolidge signed the Boulder canyon dam bill. Mayor Hesse hailed it as a Christmas gift of millions, predicting 10 000 new residents in three years. A parade led by the mayor and city band accompanied the celebratory sounds.
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Las Vegas
Boulder Canyon Dam
Coolidge
Hesse
Passenger Trains Collide Head On at Shoals Indiana
Eastbound and westbound B&O trains 21 and 22 collided near West Shoals Indiana on the St. Louis division. Several cars derailed, engines damaged, track torn up, wrecking crew called from Washington Indiana. No serious injuries reported. cause not determined. Baltimore offices notified of the accident.
Local Lad Lives Despite Tiny Toy Lodged In Threat
A boy survives after a tiny toy becomes lodged in his throat during a reported threat. The incident is described amid varied wartime and political notes in the period.
Damages Sought In Breach Of Promise Suit In Chicago
Mrs Louise Milost sues Oscar Spindler for 250000 alleging breach of promise to marry. Spindler, 68, a wealthy manufacturer, proposed a prenuptial agreement to guard his estate worth about 1 million. Milost refused. Spindler later married abroad and returned to Chicago.
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Louise Milost
Chicago
Oscar Spindler
Spindler
Milot
Germany
Goebel in Serious Condition After Pneumonia Case
Wichita December 21 Colonel Arthur C Goebel famed air racer and record holder remained in serious condition tonight after pneumonia developed following an appendicitis operation doctors reported Goebel known for winning the Dole Pacific air race and setting a transcontinental west east non stop flight record faced a precarious recovery as medical staff watched his progress closely
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Wichita
Arthur C. Goebel
Lost Russian aristocrat seeks Chicago divorce to wed first wife
Peter N Rovitzeky, a former Russian officer, asks a Chicago court to annul his marriage to Zinaide Pavlinovna so he can remarry Barbara, his first wife who he believed was dead. Barbara Reiner, now in Chicago, helped locate him in New York.
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Chicago
Russia
Peter N. Rovitzeky
Peter
Barbara
Vladivostok
Zinaide Pavlinovna
Zinaida
Santates
Synod of
Russian Orthodox Church
Jugoslavia
America
New York
Barbara Reiner
Japan
Attempt to Free Bandit Opposed by Authorities
Pittsburgh authorities prepared to oppose any bid to free bandit killer Paul Jaworski after Governor Fisher granted a stay to January 21 for a sanity commission review. The state pardons board will consider commutation to life as commonwealth and lunacy findings are used in the case. Jaworski was scheduled for execution December 31 at Rockview prison.
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Allegheny
Paul Jaworski
Harrisburg
John 8. Fisher
Sanity Commission
State Board of Pardons
Andrew T. Park
Samuel H. Gardner
Gardner
Commonwealth County Commission
Jaworski
Cleveland
Eland
Cose
Rockview
Toy in toddler throat halts milk and hopes
The 18 month old boy Frank Brooks of Acco West Virginia chokes on a tin toy motorcycle piece wedged in his esophagus. Surgeons at Mithoefer Clinic Cincinnati and Bluefield staff attempted removal but the child’s strength waned. He has consumed only about a half pint of milk since Saturday as doctors plan further attempts.
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Cincinnati
Brooks
Charles Brooks
Acco
W. Va
Harry Haggart
Haggart
Grace Hospital
Welch
Minefield
Bluefield
Jackson Clinic
Philadelphia
Associated Press
W. B. Brockman
Asco
Daily Telegraph
Norfolk and Western
Charlies T. St. Clair
Ami
Canjtarium
Congress to adjourn today for Christmas recess
Washington notes say Congress will adjourn after a brief session for the Christmas recess lasting until January 3. Both senate and house had short meetings with no major legislation on the agenda. A few committees resisted holiday spirit, including the interstate commerce panel.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Ques
Charles F. Marvin
Weather Bureau
President signs Boulder canyon dam bill to rise 550 feet
President Coolidge affixed his signature to the Boulder canyon dam measure ending a filibuster and long sessions. The act provides for a 550 foot high dam on the Colorado near the Arizona Nevada line with a 165 million dollar cost for flood control irrigation and power. Ratification of the Colorado river compact by Utah or Arizona remains required before construction can begin.
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Boulder Canyon
Coolidge
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Nevada
California
Santa Fe
N. M
Utah
Arizona
Mr. Coolidge
White House
Senator Johnson
Representative Swing
George H. Young
The
Angeles Herald-Examiner
Boulder Canyon Dam
Black Canyon
Body of slain teacher found in Carmi home
The nearly decapitated body of Miss Anna Preher a 45 year old school teacher and member of the White County teachers institute was found in her Carmi home. An apparent arson attempt and signs of struggle accompanied the discovery by city school superintendent Mrs. Maude Chalfant.
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Carmi
Anna Preher
Afrer
White County
Teachers’ Institute
Maude Chalfant
Miss Preher
Vdy
Mise Preher
Day Agent Receives Year and Day Term in Murder Case
In Greenbrier county the jury verdict against R L Lilly Hinton prohibition agent for second degree murder on December 7 was set aside and the man found guilty of manslaughter He was sentenced to a year and a day in prison Bradberry was shot last June resulting from a mooeshine incident Day venue shifted from Summre county
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W. Va
R. L. Lilly
Hinton
Greenbrier
Ain Bradberry
Lilly
Summere
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