Prison escape ends in gunfire as three flee
In Speigner Alabama three inmates bolted from a state prison line and broke a plank from the stockade with an iron bar. They were pursued by guards and bloodhounds with gunfire injuring Cole Horton and Caraway. Ernest Winchester was captured. the others remained at large as officials investigate how the bar came into possession.
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J. H. Smith
Cole
Jefferson County
Horton
Ernest Winchester
Tuscaloosa
Hudgens
Montgomery
Vustus Wincheter
Tucaloosa
Douglas
Chambers County
Three Nations Hunt For Lost Aviators
FAIRBANKS Alaska December 27 1917 aviators from three nations join the search for Carl Ben Eielson and his mechanic Earl Borland missing since November 9 in northeastern Siberia. A Russian plane arrives near North Cape while other craft scout the area and a 2000 ruble reward is offered for information. Canadian airmen prepare in Alaska with two US pilots Joe Crosson and Harold Gileam already scouting the vicinity.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Carl Ben Ejielson
Arctic fFer
Earl Borland
Siberia
Moscow
North Cape
Eielson
Borland
Milsiog
North Cap 2
Joe Crosson
Harold Gileam
Visiting Minister To Preach Sunday At Presbyterian Church
Rev Henry E Neff D D of Evansville Indiana will deliver the sermon at eleven oclock Sunday First Presbyterian Church. A large audience is expected as Dr Neff is known as a powerful pulpit orator and former pastor of Evansville’s First Avenue Presbyterian Church. He is father of Dr Russell B Neff of the Houston County Health office. NBC staff conference radio program mentioned as innovation.
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First Presbyterian Church
Henry E. Neff
Evansville
Indiana
Dr. Neff
First Avenue
Strained Sino Japanese Ties Over Obata Nomination
In Tokyo officials confirm Japan will not withdraw Minister Obata’s nomination as he was dAffairs in Peking during the 21 Demands era. Nanking refuses to accept the appointment citing past actions, prompting warnings of serious consequences for Sino Japanese relations.
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Tokyo
China
Nanking
Torkichi Obata
Japan
A Obata
Turkey
Peking
Obata
Veteran Chief to Start Work on New Station in Dothan
Chief of Police Toh2 Domingus, a 41 year veteran, will break ground soon on Dothan’s first police station. The one story brick building will include a central office, Chief’s private office, locker rooms, washroom, and space for four cars. E. H. Stewart, city engineer, oversees construction using city and convict labor.
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Domingus
Dothan
E. H. Stewart
Courthouse Roof Repairs Near Completion
Workers informed county officials that roof repairs at the courthouse would be finished January first. They said work was proceeding smoothly and rapidly and county leaders expressed satisfaction with the decision to repair the structure and its imminent completion.
Escaped convict caught after jailbreak near Tuscaloosa
Five of seven inmates who escaped from the state penitentiary through a stockade opening were recaptured. Four had minor gunshot wounds from pursuing guards. Ernest Winchester and Vestus Winchester were pursued. Vestus was arrested near Tucaloosa after seeking medical care for leg and ear wounds. Authorities chase with bloodhounds. the break occurred as prisoners moved to a cotton mill. An investigation is underway.
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Tucalooza
Winchester
A. C. Rogers
Speigner
Elmore County
Douglas
Lee Hudgens
Truck Attacked by Fire on West Main Street
Firefighters reported a truck on West Main Street was attacked by a fire of undetermined origin late yesterday afternoon. The blaze did not damage the vehicle beyond the engine area, according to responding firemen.
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West Main Street
Washington Hearing on Prohibition Enforcement
Washington reports a heated debate over prohibition enforcement with Senators Borah and Harris and officials from two departments weighing in. Borah urged personnel reform, while others pressed for funding and a border patrol plan under a proposed joint committee to study enforcement questions.
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Washington
White House
Borah
Idaho
Hoover
Mills
Theregistry
Congress
Senate
House
Rules Committee
Idaho Prohibition Defendants Near End in Mullan Case
In Coeur d Alene Idaho 28 citizens of Mullan including the sheriff and city officials face a conspiracy to violate federal prohibition trial. Defense may finish today or tomorrow as witnesses defend officials reputations and government accuses a city licensing scheme funding illegal activities.
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Coeur D'Alene
Idaho
SPI
Mullan
Legion to Meet at Local Clubhouse Tonight
The American Legion plans a 7 30 pm meeting at the clubhouse here. Members are urged to attend as important matters are to be discussed.
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The
American Legion
Congressman Pittenger Opposes Limit on Ports of Entry
Rep Pittenger of Minnesota announced opposition to a treasury plan to reduce the number of ports of entry from Canada. Undersecretary Mills proposed a unified border patrol and a joint congressional review with Canada to discuss potential reductions.
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Washington
Pittenger
Minnesota
Treasury Department
Canada
Mills
the Treasury
Border Patrol
Congressional Joint Committee
Man Arrested After Chase Through Woods
Robert Shinholster, a longtime fugitive, was captured by county officer John Hiltton after a pursuit through dark woods. Shinholster, taken to the county jail, faces two statutory charges and had evaded capture for nearly three months. The arrest followed information he was visiting a sweetheart, and he fled when approached by Deputy Hilson, who pursued him for several hundred yards.
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Robert Shinholster
John Hiltton
Gordon
Joe Rollins
Shinholster
Hilson
Resignation Accepted of U S Ambassador to Germany
Berlin reports that Dr Jacob Gould Schurman American ambassador to Germany has had his resignation accepted by the State Department He celebrated his 75th birthday last May and had served since June 1925 Previously he led Cornell University from 1892 to 1920 and was American minister to China in earlier years Washington says the move was anticipated and a replacement may follow.
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Berlin
Jacob Gould Schurman
Germany
State Department
Schurman
China
Cornell University
Washington
Ithaca
N. Y
Foch Warned Against Early Evacuation Revealed in France
In Paris a secret 1926 note from Marshal Foch warning against evacuating the Rhineland was revealed in the chamber of deputies, triggering a parliamentary storm. Briand expressed amazement and criticized the reading of the document by Keitel. The letter warned that a stronger Germany could threaten peace and France faced grave risks if troops remained stationed abroad.
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Paris
Kate Marshal Foch
Rhineland
Chamber of Deputies
Aristide Briand
Doumergue
Poincaire
M. Briand
M. Keitel
Marshal Foch
France
Weather in Alabama Sees Rain Gaps With Warmer and Cooler Twists
Occasional rains continue across the state with a warmer night followed by later-day showers. In the northwest region however temperatures dip slightly as conditions turn cooler.
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Alabama
Portiat
Ruth Cross a noted author and prizewinning farmer in Connecticut
Ruth Cross author of A Question of Honor to appear in The Eagle starting December 30 has earned fame for her fiction and for prizes won by her pies jellies and flowers on her Winsted Connecticut farm The Texas native is Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Texas and also writes plays and magazine pieces while active in local women’s clubs and society.
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Sheppard
Texas
Harris
Georgia
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Ruth Cross
Connecticut
Miss Cross
Winsted
Conn
Berkshires
Riverton
University of Texas At Austin
Mise Cross
Bank President Killed as Bandits Rob Kentucky Bank
In Smiths Grove Kentucky bank president J Robert Kirby 48 was shot dead as bandits raided the Gallatin area bank. Authorities pursued suspects across routes near Scottsville and Gallatin Tennessee while armed farmers and officers guard highways bridges and mills searching woods and caves for the attackers. Police recovered part of the loot and a stolen Ford linked to the heist amid a multi jurisdiction manhunt.
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Smith’s Grove
Kentucky
J. Robert Kirby
Act of Tennessee
Scottsville
Gallatin
Tenn
Seattaville
Kirby
Famners
Smith's Grove
Here
Galland Bank
Oakhend
Disie
Ben
Indianapoli
Nashville
Tean
Bids for Highways in Alabama Remain Under Review
Montgomery bids for a highway contract cover Montgomery and Mobile counties. Officials planned to award the contract after tabulation of bids received. The project includes road and drainage work along parts of the highway system in several counties with multiple sections involved.
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Jesus Higlaas
Lagest
Mobile
Three Dead in Auto Smashups Across Alabama
Birmingham reports three dead and ten injured in a spate of automobile and train crashes across Alabama yesterday. Victims include Charlie Nalls a 15 year old from Birmingham and Mrs A O Smith of Foley. Ross Walden a 45 year old Gadsden bridge inspector. John Bayliss 16 charged with assault with intent to murder. Several others were injured in crashes near Mobile Atalla Elkmont Springville Dothan and Mobile.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Charlie Nalls
A.O. Smith
Foley
Mobile
John Bayliss
Nalls
Azsault
Springville
Mabel Gra. Lam
Noah Prim
Claudis Martin
Eddie Clark
Dothan
Mrs. Hilton
Whitney 46 racing horses arrive for Macon wintering
Mrs. Payne Whitney brings forty six aristo cratic racing horses to Macon Georgia for winter training. The shipment includes forty four trainers and eight truckloads of equipment, transported on a special train to the facility.
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Macon
Mother and Son Die in Snow Storm Tragedy
In Alabama, Minnie Marcum recounts days wandering with her mother and sister after a snowbound trek from Huntsville. Mrs. Frank Marcum and her infant perished from exposure on a mountain slope, as the father found their bodies and two girls survived.
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Huntsville
Ala
Minnie Marcum
Frank Marcum
Girr
Marcum
Another Dead In Bloody Breathitt Feud
In Breathitt County Kentucky a feud flare up ends with Chester Sn gate dead. Six men named by the victim face murder charges as Fugate dies after gunshot wounds and exposure. Five kin of Clay Watkins surrender on malice shooting counts, bond set at 65000 dollars each. One man, G C Watkins, will surrender and murder charges become mandatory if Fugate dies.
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G. C. Watkins
Commonwealth
Fugate
Breathitt County
Jos
WEBM Chicago Gathers Letters From Hawaii Since 25 000 Watt Start
Since its 25 000 watt broadcast start WEBM Chicago has received numerous letters from Hawaii expressing listener interest and inquiries about programs and reception.
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WEBM
Chicago
Hawaii
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U. S
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Rath Cross
Highwefetes
Neoie
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Melk
Ross Walden
Gadsdn
Atalla
Robert Holman
Lamar Allen
Whitney Steeds
Hooover
Lou Henry
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Leland Steatford University
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