Cleanup May Follow Killing By Vigilantes
Chicago Heights authorities move to halt gang violence after the assassination of Leroy Gilbert, police chief, amid a liquor feud. Thomas Scanlon, a 23 year old Weekly Chicago Heights Star typesetter and would be bridegroom, was shot during the manhunt near the city outskirts as vigilantes pressed for an independent purge.
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Chicago
Imogent Lfe
Leroy Gilbert
Chicago Heights
South Side
S & Transfer
Igte
Gilbert
Asassis
Thomas Scanlon
Scanlon
Emrly
Chicago Heights Star
Collins
Pred Esrmen
Federal
Two Morgantown Youths Drowned Near Cheat Lake
Two Morgantown youths died when a coupe plunged seven miles from the town into Lake Cheat after a bridge accident on Cheat Mountain. Drowned were Virgil Hugenns, 13, and Cecil Kennedy, 14, both of Morgantown. Girls Myrtle Furman, 17, and Rosie Stiles, 16, were injured and taken to a hospital.
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Morgantown
Lake Cheat
Virgil Hugenns
Cecil Kennedy
Moregantown
Myrtle Furman
Rosie Stiles
Cheat Mountain
Huggins
Teax
Widow of Late Whip In House Nominated
Mrs. Pearl Oldfield widow of the late Representative W A Oldfield was nominated by the Democratic State central committee to succeed her husband for the short term ending next March and the two year term beginning then. Governor Parnell will call a special election later.
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Little Rock
Ark
Pearl Oldfield
W. A. Oldfield
Democratic State Central Committee
Parnell
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
Short column humor by Robert Quillen about family life and a boy named Willie. Gentle punchline hints at patience and domestic moments, reflecting small town Southern wry observations.
Rail Man Edward J Pearson Dies in Baltimore
Edward J Pearson former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad died at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore after a period of illness. Cerebral hemorrhage caused the death, with doctors announcing the death was sudden and unexpected. Pearson, born October 4 1863 in Rockville Minnesota, had led the railroad since 1917 and planned to retire December 15. He created terminals and rebuilt freight yards in major cities and held multiple railroad leadership roles. He married Gertrude Simmons in 1899 and studied at Cornell before advancing through the Missouri Pacific and Texas and Pacific systems.
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Edward Jones Pearson
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Johns. Hopkins Hospital
Pearson
Lewellys F. Barker
Baker
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Springfield
Mass
Boston
Pesrson
New
Byfield
Rockville
Gertrude S. Simmons
Evanston
Cornell
Northern Pacific Railroad
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Puget Sound
Missouri Pacific System
St- Louis
Kansas City
New Orleans
Chicago
Treaty Action May Bring Up Monroe Policy
Senate foreign relations hearings on the Kellogg antiwar treaty touched Latin American policy as questions arose about reaffirming the Monroe doctrine. Secretary Kellogg defended the pact’s compatibility with U S actions in the Americas while Senator Borah signaled early favorable action and opposed adding reservations.
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Monroe
Washington
Dec
America
State Department
Senate
United States
Latin America
Borah
Kellogg
Great Britain
British Empire
Benator Borah
Netey
Death of Radio Body Debated
Washington discussions center on extending the radio commission beyond its March 16 deadline under current law. Senators and representatives weigh sentiment and potential legislation while the commission weighs whether to continue, with some members fearing a new term is unnecessary and others supporting an extension.
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Washington
Capitol
Commission
Senate
House
Watson
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Opinon
Department of Commerce
Radin
Two Badly Burned Children Lie Waiting for Santa Claus
Cyril, an orphan, lies recovering in a local hospital after scalding water burns from a temper, his left leg and arm severely burned. He lies isolated from the ward due to whooping cough and cannot comprehend Christmas wishes as a frail, delirious patient nearby raves. Leona, also in the same hospital ward, plays nearby as she waits.
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Cyril
Ana
Santa Claus
Leona
Help Bring Christmas Cheer to the Children
The Gazettes Fanta Claus fund seeks donations to aid hospitalized and neglected children in Charleston. Send funds to Santa Claus Editor. donations help brighten Christmas for burn victims like 18 month old and five year old boys and girls described, awaiting care in cribs under blankets.
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Gazettes Fanta Claus
Charleston
Gazette
Prayers and Love Messages For Delores Del Rio Death
Delores Del Rio’s prayers were unavailing for her aristocratic Mexican former husband Jaime Del Rio who died in a Berlin sanatorium from septic poisoning after surgery. A cablegram reading I love you arrived two hours before his death as Del Rio had begged him to fight on. The funeral plans, with Padre Francis Moreno and Fred Clever Stein at the bedside, will occur in Berlin before burial in Mexico. Del Rio wished Stela to finish their project The Barricade based on real life in Hollywood. The Mexican consul general and Padre Moreno organize funeral details.
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Berlin
Delores del Rio
Jaime del Rio
Jaime
Dolores
Jaline
Padre Francis Moreno
Famlf
Ant Fred Clever Stein
del Rio
Wee
Bere
Lo Mexco
Stela
del Rice
Padre Morero
Tragedy Ends Brief Romance in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas a wealthy 17 year old and a woman two years older died in a car near the city after a shooting. Ruth Landis Owens was found dead and Tom B Owens Jr, her husband, was mortally wounded and died later. An inquest returned a verdict that Owens shot his bride then killed himself. The couple had dined earlier and items left in the car included berries leaves and pecans. The girl's father knew of a quarrel but did not view it as serious. Owens sent her mother a wrist watch valued at 3000 and keys with a note.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Mia
Ruth Landis Owens
Tom B. Owens
New York
Jom
Owens
Jess
Giirl
Murder Mystery Deepens After Coal Operator Slaying
Canton Ohio reports Bernard E. Fearn a 35 year old coal mine operator was shot at his home as a mystery killer, described as a well dressed young Woman age 20 to 22 who lured him to his front parlor then fled on a bus after firing a small revolver shot. Neighbors said she had visited on two prior nights with no one home. The victim died in his wife's arms. Sally wounded last night.
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Canton
Bernard E. Fearn
Gutherites Uighie
Fearn
Here
Ifwun
Stor
Sally
Hinton Prohibition Agent Convicted of Second Degree Murder
LEWISBURG Dec 7 Lilly R L Lil ly a Hinton constable and prohib ition agent was found guilty of second degree murder by a Greenbrier county jury. Lilly who pleaded self defense was tried on a venue charge from Summers county for allegedly killing J H Braeoerry during a moonshine warrant service last June. Sentence was deferred.
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Lewisburg
R. L. Lilly
Hinton
Greenbrier
Lilly
Summers County
J. H. Braeoerry
Woman Claims New Altitude Record in Western Flight
Mrs. Lowise McPherridge Thaden, a San Francisco aviatrix, landed at Oakland Oaksland after an unofficial altitude reading of 25,400 feet. She challenged the existing women’s record of 19,300 feet held by Lady Heath of England, with a flight lasting about one hour and four and a half minutes.
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Galt
Lowise McPherridge Thaden
San Francisco
Oaksland Airport
Lady Heath
England
Thaden
Marriage License Issued to Thayer and Mrs Emily Vanderbilt
New York news reports a marriage license issued to Mrs Erith Davies Vanderbilt who recently divorced William H Vanderbilt of Newport Rhode Island and Sigourney Thayer, a New York producer. Vanderbilt age 25, Thayer age 32. Wedding date not announced.
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Emily Vanderbilt
New York
Erith Davies Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbil
Newport
R. TE
Sigourney Thayer
King George IV Medical Update Sparks Hopeful Reports
The Express reports physicians held a long consultation on surgery for King George amid radiological tests. Bulletins described maintained strength and no major heart anxiety, with x rays and needle exploration indicating no significant pleural effusion and ongoing standard treatment.
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King George
Hearings Begin December 14 on Coal Regulation Bill
A Senate Interstate Commerce sub committee agreed to start hearings December 14 on a bill to regulate interstate and foreign coal commerce. The measure targets conspiracies mergers and cooperative marketing, would safeguard fuel supply for carriers and require increased corporate reporting on coal production and shipments. Introduced by Senator Watson Republican of Tennessee, the bill seeks a federal coal commission and drew support for extended investigation into conditions facing the industry. Secretary of the Interior and the related departments will be asked to provide views for the hearings in Washington.
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Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Watson
Regubn- Jean
Tasilana
Republic
Alice Longfellow obituary in Colonial mansion noted
A fragmentary notice reports the death of Miss Alice Longfellow, tied to Longfellow’s poem The Children’s Hour and cited as having lived at a grand Cambridge area mansion near the Gratgie House where Washington once commanded. Born September 1650, details are unclear.
Treasury Post Office Supply Bill Passes After Debate
The House approved the treasury and post office supply bill providing 8131,215,725 for the post office and 8303,450,66 for the treasury plus 23,030,000 for ongoing public buildings and 130,000 for tax refunds. La Guardia led challenges from wets, but amendments failed and the measure moved forward.
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UPI
House
Treasury Post
Congress
Abe
Treasury
Cramton
Michig Eon
Man is Arrested After Auto Crash Near Ruffner
Two women, Nellie Kirk and Della Kisser of Ashfork, were injured in a collision when a Chevrolet driven by Frank Burdate 914 Hendricks Avenue tried to pass an Oldsmobile near South Ruffner yesterday afternoon. Kinser of 2726 Cochran Avenue, who allegedly drove the Oldsmobile, was later arrested and jailed in Kanawha county. Burdate and the other man were unhurt. Hospital staff said the women were badly cut and bruised but not seriously injured.
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Nellie Kirk
Della Kisser
Ashfork
Frank Burdatte
Hendricks Avenue
H. ©. Kinser
Cochran Avenue
Kanawha County
Minser
Charleston
Man Convicted of Hammer Murder in Louisville
Ballard F. Batcliffe, 39, an insurance salesman, was convicted in criminal court here tonight of the hammer murder of W. A. Bluse, a 48 year old carpenter, and sentenced to death in the electric chair. The data will be fixed later.
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Louisville, Ey
Ballard
F. Batcliffe
W. A. Bluse
Carpenter
Indicted in Ohio primary fraud case seeks broad crackdown
Forty one indictments returned by a special grand jury in Cuyahoga County name thirty one people amid claims of wholesale fraud in the last primary. The count includes several city officials but no Republican or Democratic candidates were named. Indictments focus on ballot box stuffing absent voter handling and irregularities in vote counts. Arrests to come tomorrow as sheriff’s office prepares capiases. The report calls for further inquiry at the next term and notes the investigation remains incomplete.
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Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Edward T. Hauratty
Cuvehogs Raunty
Board of Election
Graud
No License Needed for Speakeasy in Court Defense
New York December 7 Stanley Glowka arraigned before Magistrate Dodge on a charge of operating a restaurant without a license He offered a defense claiming the front room served as a speakeasy and that no license was required Magistrate Dodge imposed a $3 fine.
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Universal Service
New York
Volstead
Hmucht Co
Stanley Glowka
Dodge
J Ron
Douge
Merchant Held In Girl's Death
DE SOTO Mo Dee. Sel Hobunikal a 30 wealthy retired merchant was arrested and released on a 10000 bond charged with second degree murder in the death of Pearl Potoskey a 25 St. Louis beauty shop owner found slain in his bachelor apartment last Sunday with a bullet through her brain and skull fractures. Her sisters and mother testified he frequently threatened to keep her. A preliminary hearing set for December 8. The coroner's jury returned an open verdict citing unknown persons. Prosecution cited two St. Louis fire terms experts who said Potoskey's body was beyond operation due to trauma and disuse.
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DE Soto
Dee
George V. McCommack
Jefferson County
Miss Potoskey
Tuurder
St. Louis
Woerusey
Bivtel
Sey Misa Potoskey
Confession Obtained From Man Admits Slaying of Two Boys
Detroit police and Jersey City officers secured a confession from Peter Kudzinowski who admits killing 7-year-old Joseph Storela in a New Jersey swamp in November 1923 and Harry Quinn in Scranton in March 1924. Kudzinowski, arrested for drunkenness, led to Storela’s body at the location he described, as authorities plan extradition steps with reinforcements arriving tomorrow.
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Dee
Joseph Storela
Secaucus
N. J
Harry Quinn
Scranton
Jersey City
Feter J
Kudzinowski
New Jersey
Kunzinowski
Storela Boys
Lefty
Head of Infirmary Family Slain in Arkansas Shooting
At Crawford county infirmary in Van Buren Arkansas superintendent Clifford Deffenbaugh his wife and inmate Jit Nicholson were shot to death in the living room by an unidentified assailant. Police hunted a man named Bill Howell discharged from the hospital two days earlier. Howell had been sent to the infirmary for medical treatment after appealing to the county judge for aid. A posse pressed the search tonight.
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Ark
Cliford Deffenbaugh
Crawford County Infirmary
Jit Nicholson
Bill Howell
Howell
Cattle Rustling by Auto Becomes Local Racket
Local lawmen report a revived cattle rustling scheme in Kangwha and neighboring counties with thefts spanning cattle sheep and poultry. W. M. Rhodes, jailed in Kerawhe County, is linked to a steer theft from Captain D. T. Lane near Gallipolis after a slaughterhouse check and a Chevrolet truck were seized. The case forms part of a wider spate of livestock thefts across Jackson Roane Mason and adjacent counties under state police scrutiny.
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Kangwha
Thut
W. M. Rhodes
Fatrness
Kerawhe
B. H. Payne
Sugar Creek
D. T. Lane
Gallipolis
Rhodes
Silas Roberta
Lane
Whter House
R. N. Rhodes
Roberts
W. of. Rhodes
Slaughterous
Bourne
Roberta
Jackson
Roane
Mason
H. V. Matting
M. M. Harden
State Police
McCausland
Point Pleasant
Ward Sought in Woman's Death
State police searched abandoned farm buildings in a farming district near Towanda after Mrs. Samuel Jones, 63, was slain Tuesday. Arthur Leonard, 22, a former reformatory inmate and Mrs. Jones's suitor, is sought. Evidence found convinces investigators his arrest will solve the crime. A nearby field near the Jones home was located today, believed to hold the suspect's discarded clothing. A store near the Jones place was robbed of groceries and cigarettes the night of the killing, suggesting the killer planned a long hiding period.
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Towanda
Ps. Dos
Edsterd Preaford Saunty
Samual Jonen
Arthur Leonard
Jonas
W. M. Rosenfield
Leonard
Rosenfield
Hammer
Jones
Mre. Jones
Jones Place
Two Entombed in Pennsylvania Mine
Pottsville residents Andree Minorich and Charnex Holodock were entombed in Buck Run Coal Company workings at 11 o clock this morning. Company officials later announced both men were alive and rescue teams were steadily progressing to reach the trapped miners.
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Pottsville
Andree
Minorich
Charnex
Fishback
Buck Run Coil Company
Aliya
Marine Wounded by Bandits in Nicaragua Action
In Managua a marine sergeant Charles Willacy of Astoria New Mexico was fatally wounded yesterday during a patrol contact with bandits led by Santee Maurice G. Helmes of Pontotoc Mississippi near Segovia.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Charles Wulacy
Astoria
Santee
Maurice G. Helmes
Ponto«toc
Miss
Segovia
Hoover Revolving Doors Recalled in Rift over Inspection
A fragmented report from New York notes rapid movement involving Hoover and South American travel. It mentions a Vestris investigation and broad criticism of ships inspectors and officials, yet glosses over weather as the sole uncriticized factor.
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New York
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