Nicaraguan Strife Deepens as McDermott Faces Life Sentence
Fat McDermott, convicted of the assassination of editor Keith Mellett, awaits a possible life term after a trial in Canton. Attorneys prepare a motion for a new trial as Judge Diehl schedules a common pleas ruling. The state targets early trials for Lewis Mazer and Ben Rudfier, alleged conspirators, as the case closes the underworld plot surrounding the editor’s death.
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United Press Panton
Ohio
Fat McDermott
Don R. Mettett
Cinton Daily News
McDermott
EW. Diehl
McDersfott
Verranty
Lewis Mazer
Ben Rudfier
Nag
Vreefold
Teaders
Canton
Mellett
Kdlith Mellett
Nanty- Glo
Kaschulk
Rud
Siér
Mager
Kascholle
Kaseholle
Marely
Ruiter
Magers
Joyce Hawley Goes Abroad on Trench Liner Paris
Joyce Hawley, famed bathing girl, may sail for Europe today aboard the Paris liner, according to United Free New York dispatch. Officials note a Pittsburgh woman with a similar appearance to Miss Hawley is being investigated, tied to a prior Earl Carroll theater matter and legal actions.
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United Free New York
Joyce Hawless
Europe
Paris
The
Steamship Company
Pittsburgh
Tragic Detroit Christmas Week Ends In 18 Deaths
Eighteen persons killed in Detroit area during the Christmas period and yesterday. Fatalities occurred in automobile train collisions near Wigandaite, Michigan and Pace, Ontario. General Nathan Church, Civil War veteran, suffocated in a fire damaging the Gratioy Mounty Herald office at Ithaca.
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Detroit
Fire Claims Four Lives in Erie Home Explosion
Funeral rites were held for William Jones 88 and three children Margaret 11 Florence 6 and an unnamed 8 year old in Erie after a stove explosion and house fire Sunday morning. Mrs Russell Jones, mother, was hospitalized in serious condition at St Vincent’s Hospital.
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United Press Erie
Uiree Chiildren
William Jones
Lawrence
Margaret
Florence
Russell Jones
St. Vincent's Hospital
Say
Bleisinge
Children of City Guests of Elks Lodge Celebrate Christmas
About five hundred children from the city enjoyed candy and oranges at the Corry lodge Christmas party hosted at their North Center Street home. Over twelve hundred boxes and fruit were distributed to children, with entertainment including Charleston dancing in the auditorium. Exalted Ruler Al Jacobs was unsure how to dispose of surplus candy and fruit, while Salvation Army workers brought Christmas cheer to twenty nine homes and Captain and Mrs Reif hosted a party for youths at the citadel on East Washington Street.
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Corry Lodge
Elle
North Center Street
Eir
al Jucobs
Salvation Army
Reif
Citadel
East Washington Street
Small Christmas Fire Damages Home on East Main Street
A minor blaze broke out at the Edmond Road residence on East Main Street on Christmas, caused by children playing with matches near a wreath in a living room. The flames spread to a curtain but were extinguished before firefighters arrived. damage was very slight and contained to the curtain.
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Myer
Edmond Road
East Main Street
Hiare
Theots
Five Best Radio Features Summary
Daily radio schedule lists WEAF Hookup at 10 p m with Haensel and Gretel and Gypsy Orchestra, WOW Omaha 10 p m with Daily News artists, KDKA Pittsburgh 8 0 p m with light opera hour, and WIZ New York 4 5 0 p m with Henry Hadley’s orchestra.
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WEAF
Himpetitivick
Haensel
Gretel
WIZ
New York
Tenry Hadley
WOW Omaha
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Charles Simpson to Sell Columbus Grocery Store and Property
After thirty four years in Columbus Charles Simpson announces his retirement and plans to sell his entire stock of groceries and merchandise along with the store building and other holdings including the Columbus 1 Telephone Exchange. Residents regret his retirement as he has long been associated with the town since its early days.
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Columbus
Charles Simpson
Micrehaine
Etiat Plae
Tourvial
Simpsonsho
Simpson
Columbus 1 Telephone Exchange
Columus Sincw
Histore
Us. Residents of the Town Will Regret To Ledtn
Three Charged in Chicago Murder Case
In Chicago Tec 27 Attorneys prepared to seek the harsh penalty for three men in the December murder of John Lindstrom aged 51. A confession yesterday said Lindstrom was clubbed over a debt dispute. Loren Pitrick, a former prison inmate, admitted striking Lindstrom after involvement by Mrs Lillian Prager who posted a jail fine of 197.80 to secure release. Mrs Gatherinie Cassier of Micron Indiana reportedly named the suspects to Mrs Fraser.
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Chicago
John Lindstrom
Lindstrom
Loren Pitrick
Securrity
Lintstrom
Lillian Prager
Gatherinie Cassier
Micron
Ind
Fraser
No arrests on holiday in quiet city period report
A holiday passed without a single arrest as Chick of Por lige Duikle noted a peaceful morning and Christinat observed a calm day with no disturbances reported in the city.
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Chick
Porlige Duikle
Christinat
City Council Set to Meet Thursday Amid Year-End Cleanup
The City Council will convene Thursday evening to resolve pending business as the year closes. Citizens are urged to settle any outstanding city accounts or bills to avoid delays.
Congressional Probe of Base Ball Is Sought
Washington reports that Speaker and Cobb head to Washington seeking federal action on a baseball scandal. The pair aim to gain Senate support for a probe into alleged game fixing and potential Sherman Act concerns. Attorneys and officials weigh Department of Justice action and the scope of the 1915 era baseball contracts.
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Washington
Speaker
Cobb
Washingtony
Cott, Ai
Kandis
National Oil
Capitol
Senate
Ty “Bb Anud
Derralt
Cleveland
Augusts
Cout
Harris
Dem
Sain M Tokiston
Mobile
Ali
Cubby
Laattis
Merce
Iit
Holmes
Federal League
Gabor Baltinmore
National League
Man Held Up and Slugged on Marion Street
Reported today Fel Havens resisting on Marion street was waylaid and struck from behind near West Wayne Street, losing about $10 to $15. He lay dazed in the street for hours before regaining consciousness, description of the assailant not provided as police were not notified promptly. Nearby residents and relatives were mentioned in the article.
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Allurnonn
Felwool Hacens
Marion Street
West Wasi Ton
West Wayne Street
Thrilling rescues in Pittsburgh fire disaster
A blaze swept through a building in East Bristburgh causing estimated damages of 108 dollars. Firemen coordinated life saving nets to avert multiple injuries as four trapped men on the third floor leapt to safety. One man slipped but was caught by a net in time. No serious injuries reported.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Britsbirgh
Mmne
Naval program urged to rebuild U S sea power
Chester December Ex Congressman Butler, Republican House Naval Affairs chair, urged a massive Naval program. He said the United States needs about 400 million dollars to restore naval supremacy, proposing scrapping 20 million dollars of ships to fund new battleships and destroyers.
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Chester
Thos. S. Butler
Itis House
Naval Affairs Committee
Butler
United States Navy
Sheea
Kel
Erie Snowstorm Halts Traffic Paralyzes Streets
Erie, Pa, endured the worst snowstorm of the season with over eight inches fallen and drifts of five to six feet along Lake Erie. Despite highway crews keeping routes open, travel slowed to a crawl and streetcars operated only briefly. by Monday conditions largely improved though suburbs remained affected.
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United Press
Erie
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Bight Way Department
Tyante
Noranal
2 000 Homeless in Tennessee Floods
In Nashville area the Cumberland river near peak levels floods the district spilling water onto about 1 000 acres outside the city. Two thousand people are homeless and many businesses have moved wares to relief buildings. No damage estimate yet.
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Tennessee
Wanaease
Nashville
Tenn
Cumberland River
Fight Over Senate Leader Selection Backdrop in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania a factional fight over the January selection of the State Senate chief clerk heats up. William P Gallagher of Wilkes Barre seeks re election while Grundy faction backed by Governor elect John Fisher toes the line to oust him. Potential rival Nevin Detrich of Philadelphia is floated as a challenger in a high stakes intra party contest.
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Senate
Grundy
Thomas E. Williams
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania General Assembly
State Senate
Republic Japistar
William P. Gallagher
Wilkes Barre
Gallagher
Ligerne
Gosip
Joseph R. Grundy
Bristol
John 5. Pisher
Gal. A. Nevin Detrich
Philadelphia
Pinchot Administraion
Detrich
Unite States
Jelect Win S.ware
Ge) Sral
Republican State Committee
Seherars
Lad Fractures Arm In Bicycle Accident
Bass Campress street resident Harold Anderson reports his son Har Harold Anderson Jr. sustained a painful arm fracture on Saturday morning after riding a new bicycle and slipping on ice near Poster Grocery on North Center street. The fracture was reduced and he is recovering but incapacitated for some time.
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Badlen
Wivewroll
Harold Anderson
Bass Campress Street
North Center Street
Pollock
Poster
U S wary as Nicaragua strife eases amid Diaz clash
Washington reports cautious U S stance on Nicaragua crisis amid Diaz regime losses at Pearl Lagoon and retreat to Palst Blu and El Bluff. Kellogg says no plan for U S army or broad interference. Panama notes Diaz attacks on Chamorro and Mexican-Russian ties. officials deny imperial aims and any direct U S backing.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Peal Lagoon
U.S
Palst Blu
el Bluff
Latimer
Kelloge
U. S
Nicaragua
Panama
Chalmorro
Mexico
Russia
Adolfo Diss
Diaz
Blue Belds
Rio Grande Bar
Puerta Cabezas
American Citizens Department
Sacasa Ang
Unite States
Panama Canal
United Press
Central
Atlatica
Nicaragua Revolt Sparks US Troop Debate in Mexico City
United Press dispatch from Mexico City reports Libera1s denouncing U S actions amid Nicaragua unrest. Gqe claims 15 000 American soldiers would be needed to quell the revolt while branding communism charges as a smoke screen. The piece notes divergent U S and Mexican recognitions of Nicaraguan governments and cites statements by Nicaraguan rebel leader Sacasi from Pushto Gobernte.
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A. W. Folger
United Press Star
Mexico City
Nicaragua
Iintaj
Manufaé
Tuan Bautista Sacasi
Nituring Company
Cardquart
United States
Puerto Cabenas
Sucasa
Liles
Pushto Gqbernte
Mexico
Pedro Zepeda
Mento
Liberal Revimement
Adolfo Diaz
Managua
Mexicars
Gece
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Joyce Hawley
Detrom
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Salvation Army Relief Campaiy
Chas. Simpson
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Washington Street
Ered Kimmerle
Hut
Alo
Ernest Taylor
Ralph
New Chall
Yefr Home Bunch
Ely Watt
U.S. Naval
House Naval Affairs Committee
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Armin
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