Fairbanksan Graham Discovers Sister in Seattle Hotel
G L Graham formerly of Fairbanks meets his married sister Mrs Gertrude Kinkle for the first time when he sees her name on a hotel register in Seattle. She lists Detroit as her residence, Graham’s old home, and he realizes a sister born after he left home 28 years ago.
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United. Press. Service
Seattle
G. .L. Graham
Fairbanks
Gertrude Kinkle
Detroit
Graham
Labor Leaders Sentenced in Boycott Case at DC Court
Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were sentenced by Justice Wright in the District of Columbia Supreme Court after a guilty verdict on boycott injunction violations. The three officials face years in prison and immediate labor responses ripple nationwide as unions plan emergency actions.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Gompers
Frank Morrison
Justice Wright
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Witnesses in Danger of Murder in Union City Trials
Johnson and others face threats as the nation follows the Night Rider trials in Union City Tennessee this week. Streets are crowded and the case draws broad attention from observers across the country.
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Union City
Fire Drives 1000 From Block Of Apartments In Snow
A massive blaze in New York on December 23 forced over a thousand residents, many women and children, from a city block of apartments. Firemen struggled amid a blizzard and limited access as freezing temperatures and night clothing defined the harrowing rescue effort.
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New York
Pittsburg City Dads Fighters Row Ends in Brawl
Pittsburg city council meeting devolved into a melee with charges of corruption surfacing and ending in a fist fight. Seven council members and several attendees were arrested as the incident escalated.
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Pittsburg City
Dads Fighters
United Press Service
Pittsburg
Besten
Jeanie Sails with Road Commission Supplies
The steamship Jeanie sailed for Valdez last night carrying a large cargo of road commission supplies. Lieutenant Ingram is aboard as a passenger.
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United Press Service
Seattle
Jeanie
Valdez
Road Commission
Ingram
Wife Murderer Sentenced to Life in Bellingham
J. Thomas, convicted of murdering his wife, received a life prison term in Bellingham, Washington. He continued to protest his innocence throughout the trial, insisting he was unjustly accused.
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Bellingham
Wash
J. Thomas
Thomas
Pope Pius Reports Health Improvement This Week
Rome reports Pope Pius has made significant progress toward recovery from a serious illness. He is described as well and enjoying improved health this week as doctors monitor his condition.
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United Press Service
Rome
Pope Pius
Missouri Supreme Court Pins Two Oil Trusts as Illegal Monopolies
In Jefferson City on December 23 the Missouri Supreme Court ruled state cases against Standard and Republic oil companies of Missouri as illegal monopolies. Each trust is ordered to quit the state and fined 50,000 dollars. The verdict cites that they controlled trade and held key transportation interests in Missouri.
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Standard and Republic Oil
State Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Supreme Court of Missouri
Standard and Republic Companies of Missouri
Dutch and Venezuelan Revolt Reach Global Stage
The Hague reports Netherlands abandons war against Venezuela and sends orders to ceasefire as ships in South American waters halt hostilities. Berlin notes Castro's rage over his overthrow and appeals to Germany for assistance to crush rebels.
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Venezuela
South American
Berlin
Castro
Militia Guards Key Government Witnesses in Night Rider Case
Union City Tennessee December 23. Fears of an attack on government witnesses Mrs Johnston and others lead authorities to provide protection by a full company of soldiers. Militia escorts surround them on streets and near the courtroom to deter any crowd violence.
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United Press Service
Union City
Tenn
Opera House Burns Huang Blizzard Night Fire
A New York Herald Square blaze broke out two minutes before curtain fall as an opera company in full costumes rushed through a blizzard scene to flee the burning theatre. The fire caused about $60,000 in damage and all exits were opened to safety with no panic reported.
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New York
Herald Square Theatre
Mary Kelper Arrested on Murder Charge in Boston Case
Boston report states Mrs. Mary Kelper has been arrested on murder charges connected to the deaths of her husband two children and two sisters. Each victim carried $2,500 life insurance with Mrs. Kelper as beneficiary as investigators pursue stronger evidence.
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United Press Service
Boston
Mary Kelper
Cab Drivers in Walk Out in New York
Between 2 000 and 3 000 cab drivers in New York staged a walk out on December 23, disrupting taxi service across the city. Union leaders urged drivers to sustain the action until demands on wages and working conditions are addressed.
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United Press Service
New York
City Strikes Spread With Walkout Over Wages
City workers walk out demanding higher pay as non union labor fills roles. Fights between strikers and strike breakers occur hourly, with multiple riot calls keeping police occupied to keep order.
Elbert Hubbard Injured By Falling Tree in Buffalo
Elbert Hubbard was seriously hurt when a massive tree he was cutting fell on him in Buffalo New York yesterday. He misjudged the fall direction and was struck by a heavy branch but is not in critical condition and should recover if no further injuries appear.
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United. Press. Service
Buffalo
N. Y
Elbert Hubbard
Hubbard
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