Argentine President Survives Assassination Attempt
Argentine President Irigoyen escaped a gun attack as assailant Marinelli fired at his car from a street corner. The bodyguard fired back, paralysing Marinelli with six bullets. two guards were wounded. Authorities search for alleged accomplices as crowds cheered Irigoyen and he visited police and hospital before returning home.
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Dueng
Aires
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Guni- Verio Marinelli
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Safetois
Indy
Gistric
Martinelli
Raweson Hospital
Borny
Plein
Sicilia
Pizzia
Irigoyer
Bracatreet Inn
Great Constitution Railway Station
Winell Shop
Marinelli
Teacher urged unity amid harsh discipline claim
Fractured lines report a student recollection of a harsh classroom scene where a teacher allegedly directed unity while imposing severe punishment. The account names Willie Willis and Sobert Quilen as involved students, hinting at coercive schooling practices.
Millionaire Finn Case Probed After Conflicting Wills
Los Angeles investigations move probate to district attorney as conflicting wills and whispers of poisoning cloud the estate of George Lafayette Finn. Relatives allege secret gifts and physician involvement while cremation rules out chemical tests.
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Los Angeles
George Lafayette Finn
Etate
Tawa
Doniot Beecher
Finn
Beecher
Plan
Mcalee
Gladys McAfee
Rae
Frank Murphy
Murphy
la Mra, Meare
State Dry Agent and Friend Arrested for Armed Robbery
A state prohibition agent Russell Sprouse and companion Lyle Pauley, both of South Charleston, were arrested for armed robbery of Mr. and Mrs. George Griffith of Hirhinwa on Midland Trail below Upton's Creek. The two men forced the couple to surrender Christmas packages and searched the car before escaping. The incident occurred Monday night and witnesses reported the men were drunk. Sprouse admitted stopping the Griffiths but denied stealing packages. They were bonded for a preliminary hearing.
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Russell Sprouse
South Charleston
Lyle Pauley
George Griffith
Hirhinwa
Harry L. Brooks
W. M. Gihaon
Graley
Sprouse
HB. B. Clay
Spresse
Griffith
St. Albans
Kanawha
Dry Law Controversy Focuses on Hoover Enforcement
Senator Borah attacks the Prohibition enforcement personnel as ineffective while Senator Norris accuses officials of bias favoring powerful violators. Brookhart backs Harris in demanding McCormick’s removal and an early, full report from the Hoover commission.
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Der
Borah
Idaho
Hoover
Norris
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Ciry
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Bomh
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Ieles
Dutf
McCormick
Hargis
Lomutrat
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White House
Tag
Mig
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Hig
Brookfart
Harks
Hrackhart
Towa
Harris
United States
Hoover Commission
Glass
Virginia
Senate
Jones
Reyminican
Harrin and Glass
Pease
Utah Congressman Leatherwood Dies in Washington
Congressman Elmer Leatherwood of Ball Lake City Utah died after two weeks in a hospital from a neck ailment. He was 57 and had served in Congress since his first election, with important work on banking and currency irrigation education and pensions. He was born near Waveery Oklahoma September 4 1872.
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Washington
Elmer
Leatherwood
Ball Lake City
Utah
Atrerath
Congress
Waveery
Obla
Fayette County Man Pardoned at Christmas by Conley
Fayette county inmate Frank Swath received a Christmas pardon from Governor Conley. Swath had served several years of a felony sentence from Fayette county prison. Four other prisoners were retried after their sentences expired.
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Fayette County
Conley
Moundeville
Der
Frank Swath
Gayeran Way Conley
Smith
Feyony Turin Roy
Nesautt
Christmas Observances Close City Businesses and Churches
The article notes citywide Christmas observances with government offices and many businesses closed. Churches hold services and pageants, with carols, midnight services, and charity efforts distributing food and toys to families, including a mayoral event at Mayor Werts's home for hundreds of children.
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Anniak
Dsre
Court Denies Snook Appeal in Ohio Execution Case
Ohio State University professor James Howes Snook, condemned for murder, lost a petition in error as the state supreme court denied his right to further review. The ruling leaves Snook set for execution on January 31, with U.S. and governor appeals possible. The decision followed arguments over fair procedure and prosecutorial conduct. Snook’s wife and several visitors planned to see him as Christmas approaches in the penitentiary death house.
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Columbus
James Howes Snook
Ohio State University
Theora Hix
State Supreme Court
Iso
Snook
United States Supreme Court
Myers Y. Cooper
Ohio
Carrington T. Mareshal
Florence E. Alien
Robert H. Day
Edward 8. Matthias
Reynolds R. Kinkade
Supreme Court
Court of County
J. J. Chesley
Court of Appeals
Iril
Hadeen
Penitentiary Death House
Thomas
Snock
C and C Provides New Equipment for Rail Budget
Richmond, December 24. J J Bennet, president of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, announced new equipment valued around 4.5 million dollars for the 1930 budget. Allocations total about 20.7 million for Chesapeake and Ohio lines with 21.8 million for Pere Marquette and Mocking Valley lines, major share to Pere Marquette. Budgets for Nickel Plate, Erie, and others not yet complete. total system outlay may reach 100 million. The 1930 plan lists 183 different unit orders including freight locomotives, passenger cars, steel hoppers, and other rolling stock across the C&O and affiliate lines.
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Mocking Valley
Pere Marquette
van Eweringen
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Jane Hare
Atc T Jtison
Boeking Valley Railway
Budert
Tennant Aii
Muchos
Bago
Fire Near Hoover Office Terrifies Washington
A Washington report describes a private office of Hoover engulfed in flames with smoke rising and water dripping from the ceiling. Destruction leaves the room bare save for a desk, one hole in a corner, and signs of recent apartment-like condition due to water damage.
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Dee
Hoover
Rmoke
Ubtth
ReKk
Hoover Christmas Eve in Washington at White House
President Hoover lights a towering spruce near the White House as crowds gather to hear his holiday greeting. Children from the District sing carols while Cabinet members depart for holiday leave and the White House plans a quiet Christmas.
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White House
Hoover
Sherman Square
National
Christ+ master
Star Shell
District of Columbia
United States Marine Band
Joel Boone
ofMense Tien
Yule Fund Closes After Distributing Christmas Gifts
The Santa Claus fund, sustained by readers’ donations, closed last night as the editor balanced funds and prepared to distribute clothing, food, and toys to destitute families. Donations totaled over 1140 with further gifts expected to arrive. volunteers planned distribution of Christmas packs despite funding gaps and ongoing need for help.
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Roy Bi
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Fund
Gazette Anh Tinanes
Santa Cas
White House Executive Offices Fire in Christmas Eve
A short circuit caused a fire in the White House executive offices threatening the west wing during President Hoover’s Christmas Eve gathering. Firefighters brought it under control within about 30 minutes as water streams battled flames across the outer roof and windows. Secretaries Larry Richey and Walter Newton joined the scene, while crowds watched from outside.
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Washington
White House
Hoover
Mra. Hoorser
Graurufs
Tam City
Larry Richey
Walter Newton
Sisters Found Dead in Grand Island Personal Crisis Suspected
In Grand Island Nebraska two sisters about ages 50 and 55 were found dead in a cottage near the college campus after neighbors reported they had not been seen for days. Authorities suggested possible asphyxiation from a coal burner or self-inflicted death as likely causes.
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Grand Island
Neb
Gertrude Lippelt
Grand College
Marie Kirby
Christmas Treats Distributed to Inmates at Moundsville Prison
MOUNDSVILLE December 24 Prison officials distributed a Christmas treat of candy popcorn and huts acid trutt to 1759 inmates at the state penitentiary tonight. For tomorrow dinner a 1206 pound chicken menu item was planned along with ten motion picture shows and entertainment.
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Moundsville
Atute Penitentiary
Will Urges Merger Of All Holidays
A letter from Beverly, California advocates merging all holidays into one. The writer complains about busy yearround work and jokes about combining Christmas, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Halloween, New Year, and April Fools. The piece notes California heat and people at benches and beaches reacting to the idea.
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Calif
Dee
California
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