Two youths die in major's murder case
Frank Howell and Mortimer King faced the electric chair for the murder of Army Major Samuel Hy McCluary in Coluss, Missouri. The youths calmly entered the death chamber, denied clemency, and were executed after the current was applied. Witnesses included officials, reporters, and a prosecuting judge.
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Frank Howell
Mortimer King
United Presn State Penitentiary
Colussma
Franke Harrell
Morthmes King
Samuel Hy McCluary
United States
Ucmay
Wtity
Sonteyve
McLeod
Tarrell
Wingelt
Exauatrine
Nowbrigt
Police implicated in major liquor plot at Hudson waterfront
Weehawken reports nine police officers arrested amid a sweeping liquor-smuggling operation tied to harbor landings worth about 40 000 dollars. The case centers on a statewide prohibition enforcement crackdown with officials vowing to reach higher levels as the Hudson County grand jury weighs charges.
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United Prow Weehawken
Tomo Fuurde
Hudson
Petentix
Wailey Wrest
Hudson Courtly
Hueson County
Damaging Evidence Against Physician
Birmingham Alabama early Tuesday morning a physician faced alleged assault as Te, right hand of DY George T. Edwards, held a chloroform bottle while the physician’s wife was attacked. County fingerprint expert J. L. Sprinkle and Chief Vy Anthony announced the prints’ match under magnification, asserting strong evidence linking the parties.
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Birmingham
Ala
George T. Edwards
Meine
Ellnfaforn
Uber Bitnyalow
Rairfield
J. L Sprinkle
Vy Anthony
Faigfietel Polien Nul
Matty
Jmo
Sprinkle
Drownings Trigger Massive Flood Toll in Constantinople
In the Vilayet ul Aleppo region extensive floods swept through the area over the last 24 hours causing at least eighty deaths. Severe water damage disrupted roads with more than 30 kilometres of allay lin damaged and widespread destruction reported.
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United Prow
Constantinople
Vilayet
Aleppo
Plot Against British Cabinet Unearthed
United Press reports a thwarted plot in London aimed at assassinating cabinet officers. Precautions recall Sinn Fein days as young Egyptian students in London face suspicion. authorities tighten surveillance and dispatch guards, with Mull High Command alerted.
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United Press
London
Sinn Fein
England
Assass
Jusserands Outshine Coolidges In Frugal Dinner
Ambassador Jules Jusserand and Moe Jisserand arrived in New York and were seen dining frugally with a thermos bottle and crackers, while President and Mrs Coolidge were noted for their economical stance as spectators.
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Jusserands
Allegheny Glee Club Delights City Audience
Allegheny College Glee Club performed a pleasing concert before a large audience at the High School auditorium. The ensemble offered a balanced program with strong piano numbers by accompanist Theodore Poster. The group appeared in the city under the auspices of Janion Joland and returned to Meadville the next morning.
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Allegheny College Glee Club
Theodore Poster
Allegheny Elu
Janion Joland
Coolidges Speed Back to Capital From Chicago
President Coolidge speeds toward Washington after brief Western trip featuring a 19 hour return from Chicago. He urged world peace cooperation and prosperity, spoke mainly on agriculture, and visited the international livestock exhibition. Mrs Coolidge viewed blue ribbon horses and trotting contests. Route includes Akron Youngstown Conelixville and Cumberland Maryland, reaching 8 PM.
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United Press
Coolidge
Garrett
Ind
Washington
Howe
Chicago
Audhhé Mate
Qootidge
West
League of Nations
World
Cashier Charged in Bank Probe Opens in Pleasant Hill
Dec 5 report from Pleasant Hill describes a cashier, Charles Be Perkins, 43, found dead with a rifle in his bed, while bank examiners begin checking the accounts of the Monsatitville Tanking Company as a state probe opens.
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Pleasant Hill
Gill
Charles
Be Perkins
Monsatitville Til Tanking Company
Iday
Accidental Shooting Ties Suspect to Postmaster’s Death
Greensburg Pennsylvania December 5 A preliminary report states Lloyd Knopt of Kregur near Ligonier faces questioning in the death of James Roadman postmaster of Kregur. Corporal Amick of the State Police located the suspect hiding in a dope crib as the investigation begins.
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United Press
Greensburg
Lloyd Knopt
Kregur
Ligonier
James Roadman
Amick
State Police
Kuper
Lineman Roy Leslie Wounded In Fall At Corry Fire Alarm Site
Reports from Corry Hospital say Roy Leslie, a 24 year old lineman, is recovering after falling from a pole while aiding fire alarm repairs at the corner of Liberty Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. He suffered severe scalp lacerations, a fractured nose, and a broken leg but no internal injuries. He came from Connellsville to assist and is expected to recover under a physician's care.
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Corry Hospital
Roy Leslie
Leslie
Connellsville
Liberty Street
Pennnsylvania Avenue
Congress Bucks Economy Program Of President
Washington December 5 Congress backs President Coolidge’s economy policy, risking a $57,000,000 year surplus and possible tax cuts. House actions override recommendations, proposing abolishing a land office budget to fund other needs. Senate delays Muscle Shoals debates as President Coolidge returns to outline administration stance on the Underwood compromise.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Goolidge
House
Work
House Appropriations
Senate
Alody
Detiage
Qoalidge
Underwood
Truckload of Beer Seized Near Wesleyville on Lake Road
State police and Wesleyville officers halted a Reo truck bound for Erie after a search found thirty cases of amber fluid hidden under papers. Driver Harry Tannenbaum, of East Twenty third Street, confessed the beer was headed to Salamanca for a party, and was arrested.
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Lake Road
Erie
Dec. S
Elise
Fegan
Jack Alex Nailer
Wesleyville
Iate
Harry Tannnenbaum
East Twentythird Street
Jinute
Jabelg
Tathen
Hall
Salamanca
Bria
Unidentified vessel burned on Lake Erie near Stony Point
An unidentified ship burned overnight about 15 miles off Stony Point, Lake Erie, with residents reporting a large blaze that lasted late into the night. No ship was confirmed, and authorities offered no immediate details on the blaze or possible casualties.
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Lake Erie
United Pres
Stony Point
Blake
Code book introduced in Forbes trial
United Press reports in Chicago that a code book tied to Forbes and Thompson was used in illegal sales of hospitalization contracts. Mortimer, a federal witness, identified the ledgers as part of the fraud case. Prosecutor Grim argued the scheme aimed to hide disclosures of operations, while witnesses described aliases used by key players during today’s slow hearing.
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United Press
Ouicago
Dev. CA
Gotanel Chasey
Forbes
John W. Thompson
le Louis
Wins
Mortimer
Star Federal
Portes ‘Thompson
John W. 2
Grim
Governent
Thompson
Veterans
Ghiet
Me Mortimer
Thontan
Merlé B. Sweet
Forber
Pieldes
Millionaire Orphan Dies Before Wedding to Heiress Fiancée
William Nelson McClintock, dubbed the million aire orphan, dies just as his Northwestern University fiancee Miss Tea elle Pope secures a marriage license. The 36 million estate left a last wish for immediate ceremony. Foster parents agree to settlement for Pope, while McClintock had feared kidnapping and isolation all his life.
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United
Teaelle Pope
Northwestern University Coed
William Nelson McClintock
McClintock
William
Pope
Miss Pope
Mr. Blintock
Rantom
Virtual life sentence meted out to Koretz
United Press reports Chicago cases against Leo Koreta a stock swindler with health problems. Chief Justice Hopkins imposes one to ten year terms on three indictments to run concurrently. Koreta, extradition reluctant, pleads guilty and awaits transfer to state penitentiary with possible parole after eleven months in jail under unusual circumstances.
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United Press Chicago
Leo Koreta
Hopkins
Kucete
Korita
Halifax
Ate
Rendy
Toligt
Crowe
Korets
Chicago Bandits Get $50,000 In Jewels
Three bandits held up the South Side branch of Olson and Hirann company in Chicago, stealing jewelry valued at about $50,000. Police pursued suspects as the store reported the robbery occurred on December 5.
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Chicago Bandits
United Press
Chicago
South Side
Olson and Hirann Company
Wad
Atti Tone
Cea
City’s Assessed Valuation Tops Six Million Dollars
City records show total taxable valuation at $6,009,245 an increase of $1,064,825 or about 20 percent from last year. Ward figures list values for Bite, Second, Third, and Fourth wards with detailed totals for land buildings and other property, reflecting a rise that enables about $82,000 more appropriation for the year.
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Larrys
Vlan
Mada
Tillowhe
Ian
Lona
Otal Vlualtinn
Christmas observance plans outlined by city Recreation Board
Plans for a Christmas observance week in the city were discussed at a Recreation Board meeting with Francis Wheeler, of the Recreation and Playground Association. The program envisions a community Christmas tree and a special youngsters’ program with carol singing and entertainment. The schools, Choral Society, churches, and the Journal will cooperate by publishing the carols and promoting the events.
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Recreation Board
Francis Wheeler
Recreation and Playgrounds Association
Mr. Wheeler
Journal
Church
Market Close Amid Mixed Signals Across Powers
A jumble of ticker-like fragments shows diverse names including General Motors, US Steel, New York Central, Great Northern, Southern Pacific, and Westinghouse. The text hints at cross-border exchanges and rail lines, with mentions of Chicago, Pennsylvania, and Pan American routes, suggesting a broad, unsettled market atmosphere with no clear trend.
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Auperioany de Amenean
T & America
Bethlehem Stet
Brook
Paci
Thicago & Alton
Chicago & Gr Western
Chicago & Northwesterts
Chandler Motard
Cosdon
Brie RR
Cescoriss
General Motors
Great Northern
Maxswell
New York
Java Quake Kills 1400. Thousands Displaced in Wonasobe
Unofficial dispatches report about 1,400 killed and 100 displaced as new earthquakes hit Wonasobe district in Java. Distoh authorities began population safety measures amid chaotic conditions.
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Vieress
Amsterdam
Wonasobe
Java
Arrested at Titusville for passing bad check
Damon was arrested in Titusville on a Corry police request for passing a worthless check on Mrs Wade of Route 2. The note, used to pay for chickens bought on September 1st, totaled 17.80 dollars. The suspect had eluded capture but was apprehended after recent efforts by authorities.
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Damon
Titusville
Corry
R Wade
Damon l
Peete KA Tone
ABE DANIELS MAKES APPEAL FOR RELEASE
Abe Daniels of this city has appealed to Warren county authorities for release from a long sentence. He claims he was unlawfully punished after a Sunday incident, argues he held a license number 76, and says he resisted an officer in defense of his own rights. He proposes witnesses including his wife, daughter, son, and sister.
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Abe Daniels
Irvineton
Commitsoners
Warren County
Datniels
Uve Bunt Fink
Bandits Loot Homeway Bakery Safe at Erie
Robbers forced entry to the Homewife Bakeries safe on State street Erie late last night. They knocked off the combination and escaped with the day’s receipts. Manager G. C. Battell estimated the loss at about 3200 dollars, with money left in the safe largely unaccounted for. The crime occurred before midnight and was discovered by bakers arriving for work around 12:30 this morning.
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Erie
SM State Street
G. C. Battell
Uo Bakers
Hoover Opposes Radio Legislation and Seeks Extension
Secretary of Commerce Hoover told House members that Congress should avoid new radio laws for another year. He proposed only extending the department's current authority over the industry while leaving radio regulation to the department. The remarks were delivered amid ongoing hearings and industry questions.
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United
Washington
Dec
Commence Hoover
White
Maine
House
Merchant Marines Committee
Congress
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Midwestern Winter Storm Paralyzes Rail and Rail Lines
A powerful winter storm swept the central United States causing train stoppages and widespread disruption. Nebraska Kansas Missouri and surrounding areas reported damaged rail lines and power poles with limited service in Omaha and nearby towns as telegraph and telephone posts were down. The outage affected communications as United Press used radio to deliver Nebraska reports.
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United Press Kansas
ITV
Peo
Middle West
Munleatier
Eeipplini Tenia
Peevien
Leet
Shaw
Cue Credo
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Oleahora
Leave Panhandle
Kennold
Cme
Furie
Fred Dows
Omaha
United Press
Society bootleggers adjudged most guilty
Washington reports Attorney General Stone declares bootleggers and upper-tier traders responsible for most federal enforcement challenges. He cites liquor smuggling from within the country, court docket backlogs, and rising penalties as enforcement tightens under new regulation and penalties.
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Society
United Press
Washington
Stone
Hie
Congress
Tame Soc
Ehallel
Corti
Prosecutor Unsatisfied With Death by Own Action Verdict
Volume 6 report notes Coroner's verdict on Mrs Addie Sheatsley death by own action. Prosecutor Jobin Kingdie states investigation will continue without revealing future steps. Murphy says Sheatsley, mentally unbalanced, entered furnace to die but death caused by gas choking, not direct action. scientists found no carbon monoxide in blood.
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United Press
Volumbes
Notatl Fica
Coronir
Addie Sheataley
Jobin Kingdie Day
Joseph Murphy
Sheatsley Yeas
Murphy
Shearsley
Hilzing
Gashre
Five Best Radio Features Highlighted Across Stations
A compact roundup notes standout radio features from multiple outlets including WCCO in Minneapolis and WOAP. It mentions university music ensembles and fleet of local events coverage, with grant dedication ceremonies and church programs shaping the week’s schedule.
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Low Acress
University of California Men's Glee
Eslo
Louis
WCCO
Minneapoli
First Figust Church
Washington Wear
New Yorke
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