Samuel Gompers dies in San Antonio Texas
Samuel Gompers longtime president of the American Federation of Labor died in San Antonio at 4 10 am after a period of illness. He suffered acute heart trouble with pulmonary edema, nephritis, and hypertension while traveling from Mexico City where he attended a Pan American congress. Born in London in 1860, he organized the AFL in 1881 and led it to a national federation of unions reaching over 5 000 000 members. He spent years abroad opposing autocracy and radicalism, helped form international labor links, and shaped many labor laws in the United States. He belonged to Masons Odd Fellows and Elks, wrote extensively on labor issues, and edited the American Federationist. He was twice married to Sophia Julian. they had three sons and a daughter who died in France.
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Belmont Avenue Subway Confrontation Sparks Halted Service
A disrupted incident near Belmont Avenue caused New York subway service to halt briefly on Friday. Officials reported the event arose around August Belmont and involved transportation authorities assessing safety and operations.
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Fragmentary headline about a vote on an agreement in St Louis
Unclear OCR text references a vote on an agreement in Saint Louis and notes discussions or announcements may have been delayed. The readable portion lacks specific names, dates, or outcomes to confirm details.
No Arbitration on U S War Claims
Washington reports President Coolidge opposes any move by Great Britain to refer the issue of U S war claims from Germany under the Dawes plan to the World Court of International Justice. He asserts the American position is clear and can be adjusted by negotiation, citing treaties and notes to London. Kellogg conveyed Washington’s reply to the British foreign office, reaffirming the right to collect under the Dawes plan.
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Thaw Denies Big Purchase For Nesbit In Telegrams
New York. Harry K. Thaw sent two telegrams to his attorney denying a statement that he bought a $15,000 Ventnor New Jersey home for Evelyn Nesbit and her son Russell. He admitted giving $5,000 toward a house at friends’ urging and offered $10 a day to support her, insisting he wanted to do the right thing.
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Evelyn Nesbit
Estate of late producer valued at 4 million dollars
The will of a deceased producer, who died after a yacht accident in San Diego harbor, leaves about four million dollars to the widow and three children. Charles Fourl, counsel for the executors, said the will will be filed for probate in a few days.
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Stoneham Linked in New York Case Faces Action
Federal court grants motion to include Charles Stoneham part owner of the New York Giants in proceedings against 1.2 M Fuller & Cos convicted as pocket shop operators.
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Public auction of Osage oil leases set for December 18
Washington Secretary announces a major sale of 25 000 acres of Osage Indian Reservation oil leases in Oklahoma. The auction aims to maximize resources and attract buyers from national and regional oil interests.
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Senate Votes 8 New Cruisers
Washington the first step of the present congress toward parity with Great Britain under the 5 6 8 arms limitation treaty was taken when the senate passed the cruiser and battleship rehabilitation bill calling for a construction and alteration program carrying about 140000000. The bill was moved through by Senator Hale after tabling King’s motion. The measure authorizes 18860400 for anti air deck armor and torpedo blisters on battleships New York Texas Utah Arkansas and Wyoming conversion of some Star ships to oil fuel and new fire control on New York and Texas. It authorizes eight new scout cruisers at 11100000 each plus armor and ex river gunboats at 700000 each for Chinese waters.
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Brunswick hour of music to debut on Tuesday across stations
Radio fans nationwide will hear the inaugural Brunswick hour of music broadcast from Brunswick laboratories in New York City. Grand opera stars, renowned symphonies, and leading U.S. orchestras will be featured, with programs relayed to stations from New York to the Pacific coast every Tuesday night.
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Coeds Try Self Poisoning Prompt Mystery Motive
Boston alert reports two Radcliffe College girls Grace Williams of Worcester aged eighteen and Margaret Scoggin of Cambridge aged nineteen attempted self poison ingestion. Both freshmen and juniors are recovering. Mothers and officials deny any known trigger and dismiss heart illness as a cause.
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McClintock Left Bulk of Estate to Lawyer
Chicago Miss Isebelle Pope, a Wilmette schoolteacher and fiancée of William N. McClintock, was named to receive annuity income of 8000 for life. McClintock died after a relapse, leaving an estate valued near 3 million to attorney William D. Shepherd of Kenstworth, guardian relation noted.
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Youth electrocuted for killing 13 year old girl
Alexander Kuszik of Alton Ohio was executed in the Ohio penitentiary for the murder of his thirteen year old cousin and sweetheart after she rejected his advances. He sat in the electric chair at 1 06 PM and was pronounced dead two minutes later in a stoical manner.
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German Envoy Backs Dawes Plan Ambitious Ambassador
Newly appointed German ambassador to the United States said on Friday he would adopt the Dawes plan framework. He pledged to advance the signed terms and carry out the plan as outlined by German and allied authorities.
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Fog Delays Coastline Shipping Stopping Forty Vessels
Intense fog paralyses navigation along the coast and the River Scheldt for three days with about forty ships reporting they had anchored awaiting clearer conditions.
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U S Government Market Quotations Week Ending December 11
Market summary for fruits vegetables and related commodities in U S cities and consuming centers. Includes prices for white potatoes onions apples and varied grain values across Minneapolis Chicago St Louis Kansas City and other hubs. Dairy wholesale butter and cheese prices listed with regional quotes. Live stock prices for hogs cattle veal lambs and sheep also shown.
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Five Naval Flyers Die As Plane Crashes At Sea
Five officers and enlisted men from VPD squadron No 2 aboard a H-16 seaplane were killed when it nose-dived 1,200 feet into the sea during target practice off San Diego California. Three others were fatally injured and all bodies except Lieutenant Kilburn H Roby were recovered.
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Belmont Financier and Sportsman A. Belmont Dies
New York August Belmont financier and sportsman and one of the citys wealthiest men died less than 86 hours after being taken ill at his 550 Park Avenue apartment. He was seventy one and died of blood poisoning following sudden inflammation of the night. At his bedside were Mrs Belmont Eleanor Robson Morgan Belmont and Mrs Morgan Belmont. The other son Raymond Belmont was at his home in Middletown Virginia.
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Customs Agent McNicoll Arrested on Smuggling Charge
Gilbert McNicoll former chief U S customs inspector was arrested in Honolulu on smuggling charges involving the steamship Président Cléve. The indictment also accuses him of directing subordinates to clear goods without proper inspection and to pass them as if compliant with regulations.
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Baseball player kills self after quarrel in Memphis
Memphis youth and ex National League player Jack Wakefield, a preparatory school football athlete, shot himself following a dispute with his partner. Police report no further details available.
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New World Speed Record Set by Marseles at Bas dstres Airdrome
Adjutant Bon fet, the Brench aviator Marseles, broke the world speed record for one kilometer at the Bas dstres airdrome with an average of 280 miles per hour.
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Iowa State News Roundup Reflects Tax, Bonds and Farm Progress
Iowa coverage notes proposed gasoline tax details from other states, 1924 Christmas tree prices, a large grey fox sighting near Marshalltown, and rising automobile registrations. Town bonds for a soldier bonus begin redemption, fire prevention gains, and Salvation Army Christmas aid plans. State code curbs elevator safety and Town Fair managers urge focus on livestock breeders amid Iowa’s strong purebred livestock standing. Perkins and college recognitions highlight regional education developments. Public works and census planning expand across districts with hundreds of workers.
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