Minority stake blocks big rail merger plan
News from New York reports renewed opposition from Chesapeake and Ohio minority stockholders to the Van Sweringen led nickel plate merger. Protestes cite large Erie and Pere Marquette stock trades and fear C and O would become a holding company. Kemp confirms minority committee actions and potential Interstate Commerce Commission involvement. Cleveland reaction notes firm resistance by the Van Sweringen brothers to public confrontation.
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Erie
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Michmond
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Eris
Pere Marquette
van Ena Company
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Pers Marquette
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Pete Bmarquette
Mason
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J.P. Mostan
P. van Sweringen
Okceman
O. FP
M. J. Var Sweringen
Calverea
Coutinar
White House Outlines U S Policy in Landing Marines in Nicaragua
The White House stated the U S actions in Nicaragua aim to protect American life and property, not take sides in the civil conflict. Officials said Marines at Puerto Cabezas operated to prevent harm, while contacts with shore were limited and no endorsement of any faction was intended.
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Nicaragua
Mexico
U. S
Sacasa
Associated Brena
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Americn Screen
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Houwne
Puerto Cabezas
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Hia
Latimer
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Central America
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Genta
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Navy
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Kellorg
Com
China
Nicaragua Act Riles Rogers in Beverly Hills
A letter from Mayor Rogers urges Americans to join the action against Nicaragua. It claims preparations for combat and a 108F Legion convention in Nicaragua. The text advocates a pro-America stance and calls for Nicaragua’s freedom for 100 percent Americans to live in.
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Calif
Nicaragua
America
Nica- Fagus
Tnt Veal
Nicaragen
Poison Alcohol Survey Planned Amid Nationwide Controls
Washington reports a treasury move to inventory ill denatured alcohol and ban large sales amid protests. Prohibition officials say nonpoisonous substitutes will be added to deter diversions while wood alcohol use rises to maintain supply. Wayne B Wheeler defends poison use as deliberate death by own action. Detroit toll from Christmas parties shows 44 severe poisonings and about 100 treated, including eight women, with accidents linked to intoxication.
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Thia
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
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Treasury Oficials
Domtate
Detroit
Strelye
Condition of Albert B. Fall Improves in Dallas Bulletin
El Paso Texas Dec 28 The condition of Albert B Fall Secretary of the Interior who had been ill at his home since Sunday was described as very good in a bulletin issued tonight by Dr H T Stafford The physician said the disease influenza pneumonia has an indefinite course Fall appeared to offer good resistance and it was hoped he would be out of danger within a few days
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Texas
Albert B. Fat
Retary of the Interior
H.T. Satford
Fatl
Poor Marksmanship Shown In Street Pistol Battle
A sunrlog gun fight on Virginia and Summers streets yesterday morning left WIL Jackson wounded and charged with four counts. Detectives Clyde Smith Marion Childers and Claude Baldwin exchanged fire as Jackson fled across back alleys, was captured near Fry's alley, and jailed after injuries were dressed.
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Howard C Smith Detective Agency
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Atate
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Childers
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B. Bopoitt
fragment from a 1960s era police blotter scribble
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Willie Willis and a pad colt with coughing words. The legible parts show a public domain notice style from an old newspaper page, but most details are unreadable.
Georgia Chief Offers Reward For Mob Arrest
Georgia Governor Clifford Walker pledges $1,000 reward for first conviction of a masked hooded mob member in Lyons. Ku Klux Klan leader Nathan L. Forrest denounces the attack on attorney Wimberly Is. Brown as an unspeakable outrage while denying Klan involvement. The mob assaulted Brown, threatened him to leave the county, and were said to wear sacks and robes impeaching Klan ties.
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Toombs
Triple death ends mix up over love tragedy in Kentucky
In Mont iont Ky a sequence of shootings left three men dead and two wounded after Fremond Ard, 40, killed his son-in-law, Grover Guines, and shot Fremond. The dispute over Ard’s daughter’s marriage triggered a broader gunfight involving Wayne and Pike counties. Thurman Norfleet, 18, and Grover Hinines, 17, were among the victims, with Deputy Sheriff Ayruet firing as officers pursued the suspects. Authorities say a chaotic firefight began at Mrs. Lilly McGahan’s home and extended across nearby areas as investigators sought to piece together the deadly sequence.
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Lilly Mocman
Henry Mos Gana
Eherlitth AyRuet
Black man lynched in Waldo Florida
Dec 28 a mob abducted George Buddington a Black man from Waldo and killed him. His body was found by a tourist who alerted Waldo police chief T G Dial. An inquest ruled death due to the actions of a mob. Buddington had been arrested Monday on charges related to alleged extortion from a White woman. Sheriff Charles Tinkerson of Alachua County ordered an investigation.
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George Buddington
Regro
Nin
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Sheritt
Charles Tinkergon
Alachua
Uoun
Baseball inquiry eyed as Capper urged probes
A fragmented Washington report notes Senator Capper Republican Kansas called for an investigation into baseball charges and possible fixing. The remarks come amid renewed talk of parliamentary hearings and a push to examine evidence related to Ty Cobb and another player amid broader sport integrity concerns.
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Fee
Senator Capper
Republican
Kansas
Althoaxh
Governor Gore Opens State Assessor Meeting In Wheeling
Governor Gore welcomes county assessors from numerous West Virginia counties to the annual tax meeting in Wheeling. The agenda includes property valuations for oil and gas firms under the gross sales tax law and discussions on agricultural land, stock values, manufacturing plant taxation, and state revenue projections for the legislature.
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Cavell
Homer Witt
Galehount
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Gilmer
Weimer Grants
W. Wats
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G W. Parsons
Hampshire
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Harned
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Paul A. Dechan
Marshall
Okhol
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Clarene
McClaugherty
Mercer
James G. Wright
John_J. Chatlo
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Henry
Konongulin
Henry Peters
Monroe
Penn
Relief Seen in Flood Areas as Cold Wave Hits
Widespread flood dangers persist as a cold front moves in after days of heavy rain. Ohio and Mississippi basins swell. Cumberland and Tennessee rivers crest threaten towns from Newhouse to Chatanooga. Fatalities reach thirteen as Memphis and Nashville deploy relief and refuge operations.
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Withers declines West Virginia University presidency bid
Dr John William Withers of New York University declines the offer to lead West Virginia University. He cites ongoing New York building projects and his commitment to NYU, thanking alumni and Governor Gore while offering limited aid to the state. The move prompts governors and educators to seek another candidate for the presidency amid legislative considerations.
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Tyne
In The First Place Who Ever Asked A Girl To Pat
Milwaukeee December report quotes Dorothy Hicharde of New York on the Natunal Chriation Studeste Conference. She decries petting as immoral and notes women resist it while urging moral restraint. She cites classroom intellect and preference for Mencken as a sign of mental tum.
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Dee
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Hicharde
New York
DePanw Anniverssty
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Norogitien
Mencken
Gangster Birger Surrenders Over Adams Murder Charge
Charles Birger, linked to the Adams murder, surrendered at his Harrisburg home to Franklin and Williamson county deputies on a warrant. The arrest followed dispatch by messenger and a phone call. Birger agreed either to go to Benton for protection or await officers’ arrival, denying knowledge of the Adams killing.
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Illa
Charles Birger
Southern
Sinclé Gang
Spjine
Woirder
Jos Adina
Westr Te
Elmer Gibvons
Leon Travelstead
Tor Sherifi Liga W
Urner
Benton
Franklin
James Pritchard
Sharift Oren’ Coleman
Williamson County
Birger
Shorter
Turner
Beeder
Franklin County
Adama
Offer Made to Kill Rev Norris in Fort Worth
Fort Worth dated report states GO. B. Carr asserts Attorney Marvin Simpson arranged and sent a man to attack Reverend J. Frank Norris. Norris faces a January 10 trial on a murder charge after shooting D. E. Chipps’ son and injuring a lumberman who confronted him in the church study.
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Fort Worth
Tex
GO. B. Carr
Clr
Marvin Simpson
H. C. Meacham
J. Frank Norcia
Carr
Stmnson
Norris
D. E. Chippy
Basherman
Ala
Meacham
Chipas
Menaham Arreved
Sid Simpson
Simpson
Culppa
Millions in tax refunds listed by Treasury and individuals
Washington reports Secretary Mellon announced refunds totaling about 174.1 million dollars for the fiscal year ended June 29. The list includes large corporations such as DuPont and Ford, plus numerous individuals, with refunds ranging from one cent to several million, and notes about public disclosure and related appropriations.
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Mellon
Congress
Treasury
Jose Lune
Dakava
Amoune
Coolidza
Parsons
Tts
EL Dupont Oa Nemoura Corporation
Wilmington
Del
Alfred
Army fliers balked by heavy Mexican winds
Tampico Mexico December report describes a strong norther blowing across the area as three United States machines became unusable. Officials had hoped for a takeoff toward Vernett possibly, but the wind disrupted the mission.
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Mexico
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