Tragedy Stalks Nation As Cold Brings Deaths
A national cold snap and heavy snow cause widespread misery and disruptions. Reports place a sharp 45 degree temperature drop from 70 to 25 within 18 hours, with fatalities mounting in the Midwest and East. Cities warn of gas pressure changes while widespread outages strain resources and daily life.
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Sandy Hook
Manhattan
Pennsylvania
Missing Gloves Found By One Good Samaritan
A reader states they found both of Mrs. Browns gloves but kept one to avoid trouble and to save for a good deed tomorrow, expressing an intent to return the other.
Defends Name Of President In Sugar Tariff Hearing
Edwin B. Shattuck of New York, a personal Hoover friend, testified before the Senate lobby committee that he never discussed sugar levies with the president. He revealed limited talks with Walter Newton and noted a plan to send senators to Cuba, raised by Gladys Moon Jones of the Sugar Association, to assess the situation.
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Edwin B. Shattuck
New York
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Senate Lobby Committee
Shattuck
H.C. Lakin
Lakin
Walter Newton
Cuba
Gladys Moon Jones
United States
George B. Francis
Biths
King Will Open Naval Conference Rumors Stir Over Royal Start
London dispatch reports King George will open the naval conference with an initial address. Premier Ramsay MacDonald said the first plenary session will be January 21 in the royal gallery, with subsequent meetings at St James's Palace. He noted limited details on parity tonnage and American aspects remained unavailable.
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J. Ramsay MacDonald
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St. Jame’s Palace
Albert V. Alexander
Admiralty
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Alexander
Edward Wise
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Breach Action Brings Woman Small Fortune in Detroit Suit
Detroit verdict awards Miss Bertha B Cleavenger 950000 in a breach of promise case against real estate operator John H Castle. She claimed engagement and financial aid during his rise from automobile factory worker to wealth, while Castle denied the engagement and disclosed his marriage in 1925.
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Bertha B. Cleavenger
John H. Castle
Cleavenger
Mise Cleavenger
Homer Ferguson
United States
O'Brien-Manning
New York
Glenvenger Cum
Datrait
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Isla Wrelin
Gretle
Evansville
Ind
Menry Ford
Misa Clervenger
Onelle
Castle
Highland Park
Misa“ Qleavenger
Florida
Salifornia
Cnstie
Coal Bill narrowly survives Commons vote in tense debate
British Commons passes second reading of the coal bill by 281 to 249 in a dramatic session. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald offered Liberal concessions to win Liberal support, but the measure is seen as largely doomed in committee amid Conservative opposition and heightened tension.
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London
J. Ramsay MacDonald
David Lloyd George
Snook Granted Another Execution Stay by Ohio Court
In Ohio at Columbus on December 10 Dr. inores HM Snook, convicted of slaying Theora H Hix, received a further stay of execution until January 31. The state supreme court continued the stay to allow more time for appeals and collateral questions. Defense attorney E O Ricketts said the case could go to the U S Supreme Court if needed. Snook claims errors in proceedings and prejudiced jury, seeking relief at higher courts amid disputed admission of a confession.
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HM. Snock
Theora H. Hix
State Supreme Court
P. £. Thomas
Guin Penitentary
Ohio State
Snook
United States
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United States Supreme Court
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Santa Fund Aids Aged Couple In South Charleston
The Gazette Santa Claus fund steps in to help an elderly South Charleston couple living in a dilapidated home. The 68 year old wife and her crippled husband face cold, wind, and scarce bedding as volunteers supply sheets, blankets, and essentials. A truck crew plans another aid run. local firms pledge furniture, a stove, and home necessities.
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Gazette Santa Claus Fund
Odd Fellows Hall
L. OG. Massey
Kyle Purniture
Elven
Manitiresa
Kanawha Fury
Wild
Samia Glaus Ruth
J. Gorinaa
No Administrative Cost Appeal For Charity Drives
A garbled plea states there will be no administrative cost or soliciting for a charitable drive by Tir Greet NR and The Gazette staff. Donations are to go to cheer destitute children and desperate parents, with volunteers handling collections and distribution. Local donors listed include Mrs T. O. Creighton and Salvation Army representatives among others, praising charitable giving without compensation.
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Thin Gazette
Christan
Pope Pius urges retreat and prayer in encyclical
The Vatican released an encyclical urging Catholics to routine retreat contemplation and prayer and to participate more in church activities. Pope Pius, fresh from a priesthood jubilee retreat, warned against materialism and excessive pleasures weakening faith while stressing spiritual renewal.
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Pius
Allence
Common Naval Objective Seen By U S Japan
Washington editorial censored by Stimson as he defends U S Japan talks and criticizes the Washington Post for omitting Secretary Adams from sessions with Japanese delegates. A joint statement from Wakatsuki and Stimson outlines that both nations seek to curb naval armament competition and build goodwill, with details to be settled at the London conference.
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Bungles Murder and Wounds Wife in Escape Attempt
In Birmingham Alabama on December 19 W Ross Keith Jr. allegedly tried twice to kill his wife. He later entered a hospital room and shot her three times before shooting himself in the left side. The wife had previously sustained knife wounds to the shoulder. Keith remains at large as doctors treat his self inflicted injuries.
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Als
W. Ross Keith, Jr
Keith
Jury Frees Four Men In Mountain Slaying
In Mountain View Arkansas, a jury acquitted four defendants Herman Greenway Hubert Hester Alex Fulks Bill Younger and Joe White in the Connie Franklin killing case. The verdict leaves mystery about whether Franklin was murdered or killed in a separate incident, with community reaction mixed as spectators debated the outcome. Franklin’s relationships and testimonies from Tillie Romine and others shaped a tense, isolated Ozark landscape tone.
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Gam Johnson
Ozark Cabin
Bester
Fulks
Beet
Finis Ford
Allence
Connie Pretklin
Little Rock Insane Asylum
Roanoke Probes Death of Freeda Bolt in Murder Case
Investigators in Roanoke and Floyd County seek jurisdiction and facts to identify who killed Freeda Bolt. Harman remains largely silent after leading deputies to the mountainside where the body was found, while Graydon Bond and Guy Evans are held as witnesses. The body was located after Harman provided details pointing to the final ride and alleged dragging throughbrush from a road near the earlier disappearance.
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Baren Harman
Roanoke City
Graydon Bond
Guy Evans
Floyd County
Floyd
Witneses
Freeda Bolt
Wiis Riga
Harman
Giles Hattin
Julas Grose
Hartman
Fresda Bolt
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Harris
Hand
Evans
Harmon
Roanoke County
Heir's Third Marriage Culminated by Divorce
Fort Worth Texas December 19. Winfield Scott heir to a fortune from his father was divorced today. Charlotte Morgan Scott, his wife in California two years earlier, received a divorce on cruelty grounds and custody of their daughter Winifred. The court awarded $10,000 in cash and $100 weekly for 15 years.
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Tex
Winfield Scott
Inoff
Avestock
Charlotte Morgan Scott
California
Winifred
German Communists Continue Rioting in Berlin Clashes
Demonstrations of the unemployed staged at the urging of communists erupted in several large German cities. Serious clashes with police reported in Berlin. Two men said killed and numerous injuries.
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Will Makes Appeal For McAlester Folks
A Beverly Bills item from December 18 urges Christmas charity for McAlester Oklahoma families facing tragedy. The appeal highlights coal mine dangers and workers out of work, noting 60 local families receive a deceased father’s body on Christmas Eve, with donations asked for through the Red Cross.
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