Express Money Orders Included in Elgin Loot
Express money orders were stolen from the Elgin express office and may tie to robberies at the station. Police and railroad authorities conducted searches and questioned locals about suspects seen near the city.
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Express
Elgin
Rigi Wedneslay
Thin City
Americus Railway
Expres
Ammertown Railway
Avluuh
Helgi
McCray
Itv
Venteauick
Felgin
Roynderd
Hone
Revival Meeting at Citadel Addressed by Evangelist Brecker
A larger audience than last night heard evangelist Brecker at the Baptist church. He stressed that judgment comes after prayer and that Jesus Christ is the savior and judge, urging all to accept him. The Salvation Army plans revival services this evening and an evangelist will speak at Army halls on Sunday night. A rally and social hour followed with songs led by a singer, inviting rural friends to attend. The evening sermon title is The Cheapest Thing in Town at Revival.
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Levangelist Brecker
The
Baptist Church
Paul
Mary
Athens
Jose Feetin
Peryfoy
Walter Deckyr
Salvation Army
Thio
Dawes Plan origin debate stirs London claims
Reported remarks credit Bir Toh Bradbury and former Lloyd George secretary William Goode with inspiring the Dawes plan concept. The discussions praise the Revation influence and credit America for support and structure. Young cites Secretary Hughes as originator of the idea of an expert commission.
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London
Dawes
Bradbury
William Goode
Lloyd George
Goode
Amy Tee Timori
America
Young
Hughes
Adea
Confession of Hight Introduced in Murder Trial
A second confession by Lawrence NM Hight was introduced in the Sweetin murder trial in Mount Vernon. The confession, supported by a group of Methodist ministers, claims Hight and Blue Sweetin killed Wilford Sweetin and Anne Hight to allow their marriage. The document portrays Hight admitting guilt and describes the motive tied to a pole toy purchase and Mrs. Sweetin’s alleged complicity.
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Mount Vernon
Dee
Lawrence NM
Wilford
Sweetin
Hight Sweetin
Kee
Wight Ad
Wilfard Sweetin
Anne Hight
Pluy
Blue Sweetin
Willard Sweetin
German Cabinet Crisis Keeps Reich in Chaos
United Press reports Germany's cabinet resignation and deep political deadlock. Two blocs vie for power as Hindenburg era parties debate a coalition and rival groups block a stable majority, with uncertainty lasting through the next week.
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United Press Veally
Maf Eeedvest
Sweeping vice raids conducted at Columbia
State police led a large raid on Columbia Pennsylvania early today netting about 25 persons including women, and seizing liquor and contraband. The operation, the largest since the Chester raids, involved federal narcotics agents and health officials to close down houses tied to numerous complaints.
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Columbia
Chester
Tnta
Gompers Improves as Recovery Expected
United Press reports Samuel Gompers improved after a heart attack as he traveled by special train from Mexico toward Laredo. Doctor Cockrell said vital signs normalized but condition remained critical. officials awaited further news in Washington and at labor headquarters.
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United Pres
Laredo
Texas
Samuel Gompet
Berster
Cockrell
Wien
Nuevo Laure
Veteransts
American Federation’ of Labor
Alexton City
Gomper
Great Northern
San Antonio
Gampers
Guimperg
Mexico City
J. Ve Giles
Frank Morison
Moretary
American Federation For Labor
Tanger
Washington
Tre
Tabor
Allright
Bute
Ms United Press
Leider
Motor Club Meeting Tonight May Decide on Paid Secretary
Members of the Corey Motor Club are urged to attend tonight's Municipal Building session at 7 o'clock to discuss urgent matters for motorists. A key issue is hiring a paid secretary in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce, with several applications already received and a decision expected promptly.
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Motor Club
Corey Motor Club
Chamber of Commerce
Reading Widow Killed by Husband in Drunken Rage
Tony Withrorki, 98, shot and killed his wife Jurewa, 36, in their home as daughters watched. He claimed she had many men and painted, then fired first shot into her neck, three more bullets followed. The gun then misfired and he killed himself. police captured him.
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Ey Voucuries
Reading
Terior
Tony Withrorki
Jurewa
Wishroski
Anna
Exci
Wanted to Die to See Sweetheart Tinted Bras
Alexander Kuesik, 20, was executed in the electric chair in Columbus Ohio for the murder of his 19 year old sweetheart Elizabeth Nancy. He killed her after she rejected him and then attempted suicide, hoping to die and be united with her. An alienists appeal for mercy claimed his mind did not mature. Governor Donahey stood by the decision.
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Columbus
Alexander Guoriks
Elizabeth Nany
Kuceils
Elizabeth
Donahey Kuesik
Trotsky Plans Another Book My Mistakes
Moscow December 2 Leon Trotsky who soon leaves for health reasons is reported to be writing another book My Mistakes The book will discuss his admitted theoretical missteps before the 1917 revolution and emphasize the principles he says sustained the Russian revolutionary movement.
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Moscow
Leon, Trotsky
Ork Lipem Ordery
Aim Phivaiians
Red Army
Dacusses
Fallacioe
Trotsky
M Amory
President backs postal bill with salary rise pledge
United Press reports President agrees to immediate passage of a postal salaries increase bill tied to second and third class rate hikes. Senators said the measure, drafted to fund the raises, may be introduced today after talks at the White House. A veto remains possible if Congress does not pair the actions.
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United Press
Washington
Polidge
Emmanuel Guild Entertained Members and Planned Events
Members of Emmanuel Guild hosted a social at Mrs. LW Olds East Smith Street on Thursday afternoon. A delegation from St. Matthew's Guild Union City visited, assembling items for St. Barnabas Home. Each attendee contributed a towel for a box to be sent to Meadville early next week. After refreshments, the guild adjourned until after January 1 as officers prepare to meet and plan for the new year.
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Emmanuel Gan
Iveer
LW Olds
East Smith
Treet
St. Matthew's Guild
Union City
Thentay
Phan
Smdide
Toopack Christ
St .Barmtay
Meadville
McCoy Rescues Fellow Prisoner From Hanging
In Los Angeles a prisoner known as the Kid McCoy saved George Waterman during an attempted hanging in their cell. Waterman had used a homemade noose from a suspenders fastener. McCoy snapped the rope and lowered him, then summoned guards who removed Waterman to the prison hospital.
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United Press
Los Angeles
McCoy
Teresa Mors
George Waterman
Ayady
Lumkers
Waterman
Thelp Prison Hospital
Republicans toDisbar LaFollette Aides From House Caucus
Washington Dec 12 Republican leaders moved to disbar LaFollette supporters from House Republican caucuses and strip them from committee assignments for bolting in the recent election. The action mirrors the party purge of LaFollette and Hote Independents in the Senate and aims to remove Wisconsin and other GOP independents from House roles, with ousters pending early February.
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Soutth
Washington
House of Representatives
LaFollette
Hae Ty
LaPollette
Lagid
Prasier
Brows
Utune Louse Republlican
Pabrinirys
Wisconsin
Keller
Minnesota
Sinclair
North Daleata
Jolly Twenty club hosts festive Christmas dinner
Sixteen members of the Jolly Twenty club met at Mrs Vinnie Graham's Euro plan Hotel last evening for a Christmas dinner. A seven o'clock meal featured a decorated table with holly color scheme. Guests received prizes for cards and contests awarded to Mrs Young Mrs Vanes reme and Mrs Hurley. Mrs Oscar Frits will give the next talk at the December 7 meeting.
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Jolly Twenty Club
Vinnie Graham
Europlan
Young
Vanereme
Hurley
Oscar Frits
Salary Increases for State Employees by Governor Pinchot
Governor Pinchot announced 12 Christmas salary increases for state workers effective December. The policy promoted raises for employees previously paid below the state minimum, moving them toward standard pay. The announcement notes promotions in positions where wages lagged the minimum.
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Pinchot
Pennsylvania Railroad Workers Paid Monthly in Corry
The Corry employees of the Pennsylvania system received semimonthly paychecks totaling 21028.2 for two weeks. The payments cover workers across divisions in Corry and nearby service departments, with Cory listed as their term. The sum compares favorably with other local industries, and the next checks are due December 23 in time for the Christmas rush.
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Corry
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Gadl
Cory
Testimony Links Forbes-Thompson Loan Conspiracy
United Press reports in a federal court room Mortimer testified that Colonel Charles R Forbes, Louis contractor James W Black, and others were involved in a $5,000 loan relation. The government seeks to prove Forbes and Thompson conspired to defraud the government through veteran hospital construction.
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Federal Court Room
Totin
Photipeon
Qillioniare
Louis
James W. Black
Charles R Forbes
Mortimer
Forbes Thomson Trac
Ness
Forbes
Thompson
Rancolph Langhin
Jersey Rum Scandal Expands Into Bayonne and Newark
Federal authorities take charge as a $50 million Jersey rum plot widens. Names of officials from two towns, including Bayonne and Weehawken areas, surface as investigations continue. Court action looms with a federal grand jury hearing slated for Tuesday.
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Newark
Neve Tersey
Holide
Vie
Citien
Ees
Wetigatios
Weehawken
Bayense
Severe earthquake shocks felt in Italy
A Central News dispatch reports severe earthquake shocks struck northern Italy today. Mrs Morgaridge, arriving from Rome, said Trieste, Milan, and nearby areas were thrown into panic as many buildings sustained heavy damage.
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Italy
United Pros
London
WW. Morgaridge
Romie
Trieste
Marrow Escape From Disaster At Franklin
A fragmented United Press report describes a perilous event aboard a vessel near Franklin involving oil, a near miss and a miraculous escape from fire. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text, but the core incident centers on an oil tank and a narrow survival.
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Marrow
Franklin
United Press
High School Football Banquet Honors 194 Squad Members
Members of the High School football eleven were feted at a banquet last evening attended by coaches and faculty. Captain Gordon and Coach Sheen led the program with remarks. Fourteen players received self plastic letters for their service, including Ross Shoop Maloney VanCise Sloan Zalzenels Shaver Bitters Paulson Taylor Pitt Banyple and Goodrich.
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Howard Sheex
Wilor Brown
Messrs Terrell and Phard
Gorton
Sheen
Princi Brown
Paulson, Taylor
Pitt
Banyple
Goodrich
United States Refuses Arbitration on Debt to America
Paris December 12 The United States will refuse to submit to arbitration the question of its right to participate in payments under the Dawes plan for satisfaction of acmity conte and war damage claims. UK will propose arbitration is rejected as the U S reparations committee members say such a proposition would be like arbitrating whether the United States fought in the war.
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Paris
United States
Ugland
United Press
Reparations Compassion and Committees
Interest in 1925 Election in Erie County
In Erie County a broad political stir grows as 1925 election momentum builds for county offices. Rumors swirl about sheriffs, judges, controllers, aldermen, and constables with potential candidates named for multiple wards. Incumbents and hopefuls weigh reelection as November and January 1928 transitions shape the race.
Four killed as auto hit by high speed train
At Baltimore five persons all women were killed when their automobile was struck by a Washington Baltimore and Angapaux railroad electric train. The crossing was unprotected. Among the dead were Miss Jennie L Holme and Mrs Ay Joseph Hansli. One man, Joseph Harabiy, was injured.
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United Press
Baltimore
Washington, Baltimore and Angapaux
Jennie L Holme
Molin Washington
Mra
Joseph Hansli
Grantsville
Henry D. Holme
Mont Washington
Bul
Simon
Josph Hansli
Grantsvilley
Joseph Harabiy
Garred
Ground work for third political party
United Press reports a Cleveland era group plans to revive the LaFollette third party effort. Facing denial by Democrats, money shortages, and fading leadership, Labollette backers meet at Engineers Head to plot a future candidate for presidency.
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United Freas Washington
LaPollette
Colinsis
Conference For Proge
Cleveland
Robert M. Labollette
Engineers
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