War Mascot Slaying Trial In Civilian Riot Era
A 19th century incident recounts the murder of a war mascot associated with Company A during the Spanish American conflict era. The figure known as "Raster' Kenn" faces a murder charge amid rumors of a black male victim, with authorities stating conclusive evidence ties the suspect to the crime. The article notes community memory, prior associations with Elmire-and-Kintty, and tensions involving the National Guard as Port Reid and Fairview school figures are mentioned in connection to the case.
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Bunter
New York
Faye Hyennigenga
Heagar
Hamed Hughes
Ports Ried
Ife
Fairview
Corry
Harry
Verner Cory
Rimita
Bank Robbery Ends in Shootout Escape
A bandit robbed a bank of about 13,000 dollars then shot a passerby as he fled the building. The robber escaped after a brief pursuit as employees shouted and police attempted to intervene.
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NEW Drebans
Uhlg
Herriday
Ali Fine Bank
Triste &B
Public sale of unclaimed car at city building
Chief Dugkle announced the car auction at the Municipal Building to the highest bidder. The automobile was left on the street for several weeks before police impounded it and turned it over to the city, where it remained unclaimed.
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Dugkle
Olive Department
Hridas
St Baw
Two Die After Revolver Duel Near Nolli ers West Virginia
Two men were killed in a revolver duel after an argument over liquor at a camp area near Sleghenvitle. Both victims, Howal OF and Lowik Dianglo, employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, were hospitalized in Sleghenvitle then died. Police or authorities have yet to confirm details.
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United Press
Nolliers
W.va
USA
Pollo
Sleghenvitle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sibay
Ten Per Cent Bonus Granted Bank Employees
Christmas bonus announced by Citigesus National Bank officers for all staff. Board of directors credits year’s strong performance and ongoing service incentives. Employees welcomed the 10 percent payout as a valued recognition of efforts during the year.
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Citigesus National
Four Die as Navy Ambulance Plane Crashes at Norfolk
May 24 Navy Department to probe a strange crash that swamped a naval ambulance plane near Norfolk Virginia killing three crewmen and a patient. The forward fuselage sank with the craft after impact. two crew and a patient were rescued by a launch. The dead include Philip Schenectdy Gavin, Arthur Mainwaring, Keyser and Williams Jr. The incident marks the first in the hospital air-transport service between Hampton Roads and nearby medical facilities. Williams Jr. was being treated for pneumonia at the time.
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United Press
Trampton
Navy Department
Hairy
Norfolk
Vik
Tate
Ran
Plage
Philip 5
Gavin
Schenectdy
Arthur S. Mainwaring
Keyser
Williams, Jr
Naval Hospital I
Naval ‘Hospital
Harmpton Roads
Virginia and
Capatina Cists
Young Williams
Revolt Spreads Through Albania
Report from Tirana indicates rebels led by Acmed Zogu captured the capital and toppled Premier Fon Noli, with 200 rebels killed at the city gates. London dispatches cite conflicting official word, while allegations of Yugoslav aid to Zogists persist amid ongoing civil strife.
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Romi Det
Tirana
Albania
Fon Noli Hug
Acmed Zogu
London
Tiran
Fai Noli
Jugo Slavia
Christmas Carols and Radio Features Across Stations
Radio feature listings from multiple networks include Christmas carols and concerts. Stations in New York Schenectady Cincinnati St Louis Washington and San Francisco offer evening and midnight airings from Trinity Church St Pauls and Trinity dhdi WMAQ with programs of Dickens era carols and Christmas pieces.
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New York
Asa
Way
Schenectady
WRO
Washington
Trinity Church
New York City
WIA
Cincinnati
RSD
Bt. Louis
WEAP
WWI
Detroit
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
KPO
San Francisco
Pacific
Trinity
Chicago
Cortral
Hight Given Life Sentence For Slaying
United Prose reports in Vernon that Rev Laureace Hight received a life term and Mrs Elsie Sweetin five years for murder of Wilford Sweetin. Jury deliberated about eleven hours after a case built on arsenic poisoning linked to a former minister and his lover. Prosecutors urged the gallows while defense cited insanity. second murder charges hang over Mrs Anna Hight.
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United
Vernon
Laureace Slighthay
Elsie Sweetin
Prinor
Wilford Sweetin
Thompson Apd
Hight
Mrs. Sweetin
Sweetin
Asker Found Not Guilty In Prohibition Raid Case
United Press reports James L. Asher cleared by a Philadelphia federal jury after a five day trial over accusations he kicked Peter Yancauskas during a raid on a saloon leading to death. Special Assistant U S District Attorney Key Biddle defended Asher, the so called Lone Wolf. A coroner’s jury absolved Mrs Margaret Gaston of blame in Walter Ballinger’s death in a car collision. Christmas exercises at Christian Alliance church featured a child concert and a school treat for attendees.
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United Pres
Philadelphia
Cbristmas
James L. Asher
Love Wolf
Prohibition Department
Bar of Justice
Peter “Yancauskas
Asher
Commonwealth
Yancauskas
Attor Key
Biddle
Lone Wolf
Margaret & Gaston
Bridgeport
Conn
Walter Ballinger
Ballinger
Petmoum Center
Ol City
Mra. Gaston
Bank Raid Hits Paradise Texas After Valley View Loots
Reports say outlaw gang known as Der H Bandits rode into Paradise Texas at dawn looting the bank and every store. The same group is believed to have raided two Valley View banks days earlier, escaping with about $12,500 in cash and $50,000 in bonds after firing shots.
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United Press
Dallas
Paradise
Texas
Wilay
Valley View
Vesus
Publishers to Fight Proposed Postal Boost
United Prov and National Publishers Association leaders denounce a Senate committee hearing on a Sterling postal rate increase. Arthur Baldwin accuses the Post Office of deficits from mismanagement and demands postponement to prepare a proper response. He disputes the cost ascertainment report and argues the system hides inefficiency while padding expenses.
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United
Washington
Arthur 1. Baldwin
National Publishers’ Association
Senate
Port Office Committee
Baldwin
Postoffice Department
Postofice
Doles
Imme
Postotice
Aire Equitable
TH Pigsby
Public Accountant
New York
Pastoftice
Cold Wave Due Across United States Tonight
United Press reports a sharp cold front will sweep the nation tonight, turning rain to snow in most areas. Temperatures drop across the plains to the Gulf states are warned with colder conditions anticipated coast to coast.
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United Frees
Washington
Wolf States
Weather Bureau
Gulf States
United States
Pacific
Hunt Collector Funds Missing in Glassport Disappearance
Pittsburgh December 24 news reports William G. Fluefield the delinquent tax collector of Glassport fled with about 5000 belonging to Allegheny County. His bride of a few weeks a pretty widow is also missing in the same case.
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Pittsburgh
Winder Way
William G. Fluefield
Glass- Port
Allegheny
FigtHield
Millionaire Orphans Death Investigated In Chicago
Chicago investigators pursue the death of Billy McChintock heir to a $2,000,000 fortune. Coroner and officials examine the Sheppard foster family, medicines, and prior requests for information as detective work extends into the adult ward’s sudden death. An autopsy and chemical tests are planned for later today.
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United Press
William No McClintosk
Stiles
Robert E. Crowe
Warr Olsind
Aluhivipal Court
Giear R. Walff
Billy" McChintock
Sabétte Pope
Crowe
William D. Sheppard
Foster
Shuppand
McClinstock
Urowe
Midnight Mass in Two Catholic Churches Here
Midnight services will be held in three city churches tonight with St Elizabeths and St Thomass Catholic churches offering a midnight service, and Emanuel Episcopal church scheduling an 11 30 o clock mass. The St Elizabeths choir plans Silent Night and Leonardss Mass for the rite, with Adenia Fidelis at the offertory.
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Episcopal Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Sidiighe
St Thomas
St. Elizabeth's Catholic
St. Etlebeth's
St Eliabethie
Oelock
St ‘Thomas’ Church
North Waist
Boumanie
Dancing Party at Elks Club Christmas Night
Elks Club prepares for a dancing party on Christmas night December 25 at 8 40 with Mesveriger and his orchestra arranging a pleasing program to be enjoyed by many Elks and their friends.
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Mesveriger
Christmas program delights Corry audience at high school
A four hundred strong audience filled the High School auditorium for Corry's community Christmas observance. The Corry Choral Society offered All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Silent Night Mark the Emerald Angel Sing and the Hallelujah Chorus to applause. The event included a notable pantomime The Perfect Gift with Rev J A Martin praised for its success.
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Corry
Thelise
Jesus
Bandits Steal Wife and Children Near New Castle
Youngstown police chased a robbery report from Howard Preble who said bandits robbed him of money and his car, then abducted his wife and four children as the suspects fled toward Youngstown toward the river roads. The incident occurred near New Castle, Pennsylvania, with the captors heading in that direction.
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United Press
London Croydon Plane Crash Kills Eight At Aerodrome
A passenger airliner departing Croydon crashed at the aerodrome killing eight people. The plane burst into flames upon takeoff as rescuers fought to reach casualties. Officials said no United States citizens were aboard the doomed flight.
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Paris
United Press
Croydon
Invlind
Beiay
Leon Hon
Haling Downs
Stuebeing
Michel
Ewes
Coolidges To Spend Quiet Christmas At White House
President and Mrs Coolidge plan a private Christmas dinner at the White House avoiding the customary employee gift distribution. The event follows a season of gifts sent from friends nationwide, including foods, apparel, tobacco, and various trinkets.
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Coolidges
United Press
Washington
Der
White House
John
Stearns
Boston
Tolucks
White Mouse
Woolidge
Anderson Re Arrested After Bond Arrangements
Former state superintendent Willam E. Anderson, once released on parole, was rearrested by a New York detective and brought to court to face four additional indictments for grand larceny and untortured charges. Wagner signed his bond, enabling release to return to Yonkers for Christmas.
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United Press
New York
Willam E. Anderson
Tetiguir
Ossining
Justin Wagner
Supreme Court
Anderson
Sinng Sing
Wail
Yonkers
Wagner
Leen
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Anthony Litz
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