Locarno Peace Talks Fail As Mine Strike Persists
Philadelphia and Harrisburg dispatches report Major Inglis and operators rejecting Governor Pinchot's settlement plan, keeping the three month old anthracite strike alive. President Coolidge weighs possible action as Lewis and miners push for arbitration and wage stability.
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Police Direct Traffic In Demure Bathing Togs
Miami residents endured a twelve hour spell of heavy rain as streets flooded. Police in bathing suits directed traffic while shoppers waded between stores. Officials reported over 14 inches of rainfall and preliminary damage estimates running into the thousands.
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Trial recounts on Beaver Cove moonshine murder case
In United States District Court Captain Brook and Private Arbogast testified about the shooting of moonshiner Bee Lilly at Beaver Cove Raleigh County. Officers fired as Lilly ran toward shelter, while Joe Griffith linked Lilly to a 10-6 moonshine operation. Simmons led the patrol recounting the events, noting Lilly’s proximity to the still and the missing shells after the confrontation.
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Shetter
Withosa
Joe Griffith
Archets
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Sam
Jon Grit
Still Simmons
Hrockila
Hutt
Paris
Gration
Kip and His Wife Quits Forever, Lawyer Says
White Plains reports a dramatic annulment case where Leonard Kip Rhinelander’s counsel states the couple will not live together again regardless of the verdict. Alice Rhinelander, shielded by her attorney, listened as claims of estrangement and suspected wrongs were outlined. observers noted the trial may not reach a jury.
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White Plains
Dees
Lee Parsons Davis
Hesitice Jones
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Alice Sole
Alice
Food and Clothing Needed Here By Families in Distress
Salvation Army appeals to Gratton and vicinity residents for food and clothing donations as many families face hardship. Emphasizes need to prevent imposters from receiving aid and requests contributions via Salvation Army headquarters or postal address for collection.
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Gatton
Republicans Oppose Seating of Brodhart
Iowa senator contends the previous seating was fraudulent and the State Republican Committee acted to contest the seat currently held by Hyookhart. The dispute centers on the legitimacy of last year’s delegation and its impact on the Senate committee’s seating.
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Washington
Iowa
State Republican Committee
Senate
Hyookhart
Worker Injured When Dirt Caves In At Work
A worker in Blueville sustained a broken leg after a dirt collapse while operating at the job site Tuesday afternoon. He was transported to the institution for treatment and is reported to be improving.
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Compton
Blueville
Compton Wa
Wheeling Takes Over Operation of Trolley Service
Local officials announced that Wheeling’s city railway will assume control of trolley operations with new service levels. The transfer follows franchise terms and affects routes through the city, including suburbs, as city manager L. Kirk confirms the move and notes ongoing adjustments to service and coverage.
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Moesou Lms
Two Men Die in Louisiana Blaze
A deadly Louisiana fire claimed two lives, including a fireman identified as Vollis Vihosut, with additional injuries among several responders. The blaze destroyed a building complex in the West Worth region, prompting a large search of rubble. Weather was cold in the north as rescuers worked through the ruins amid ongoing efforts.
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Vollis Vihosut
Wile West
GuilJotte
Santa Claus to Visit Grafton This Week
Genial Christmas host Santa Claus in a fur coat and long whiskers plans a visit to Grafton from December 2 to 24. He will tour graded schools, speak to pupils, and issue tickets for free merchandise at local stores. He will patrolling stores and streets 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, arriving by northbound airplane but likely landing far from the city and traveling by taxi.
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Santa Claus
Grafton
Penn
Trial Court Hearing Air Case In Row
Washington December 1 AP Counsel for Colonel William Mitchell failed in a bid to unseat Major Don Graves in a court martial hearing Channeling cross examination concerns General Graves behavior drew a heated exchange overheard by Representative Reid who said the remark suggested a lack of impartiality Captain H B Yarnell resumed testimony saying cooperation between army and navy in the maneuvers around Hawaii had progressed as far as possible in the circumstances
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Dee 1
Willian Mitchell
Mitchell
Don. Williams
Graves
Ehullens
H. B. Yarnell
Navy
Army
Seek Colgate To Play As Roses Tournament
Negotiations opened to include Colgate University as the eastern entry in the Pasadena Roses Tournament football game. Washington State pacific conference champions expected to represent the west. New Year’s Day acceptance by editors signals near agreement.
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University of Washington
Strong Gales Along Seaboard Expected
Weather forecast predicts strong winds and gales along the Atlantic seaboard within the next 24 hours. Officials warned mariners and coastal communities to prepare for high seas and hazardous conditions along the coast.
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Seaboard
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Three Negro Men Die In Fierce Gale At Davis Islands
A deadly Florida gale kills three unidentified Black men as a bunk house collapses on Davis Islands. A fourth man dies later and five others are hospitalized. Winds hit 48 mph with widespread damage from fires to downed wires. Jacksonville and the Florida East Coast report extensive disruption and a $1,000,000 damage toll.
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Jacksonville
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Killed Boy to Get Thrill Confession from Youth
New York December reports Gordon Pirie confessed to killing George Nye, 19, in a case described as a thrill murder. Pirie surrendered at a Bron police station after midnight, his 1 year old sister found Nye’s battered body under a bed at Pirie’s home. Officials noted all principals are minors and cited a troubling view of youths’ lives, parties, flasks, and questionable company.
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George Nye
Miterney MacJachan
Nye
Gordon Pirie
Pirie
Bron
Margaret Pirie
Pirle
Danforth Quits Field In Senatorial Race
Pierre South Dakota December 1 George Danforth of Sioux Falls withdrew as a Republican candidate for the United States senatorial nomination in favor of U S Attorney S W Clark of Redfield The withdrawal leaves the district attorney as the only candidate to enter the Republican convention today against Senator Peter Norbeck Danforth said it would be futile to dissipate the Danforth Clark strength on two candidates against the senator
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George Danforth
Sioux Falls
United States
U.S
S. W. Clark
Redfield
Peter Norbeck
Danforth
Danforth Clark
Tragedy In West Virginia Aged 13 Killed In Rifle Accident
In Beckley West Virginia on December 1 13 year old James Howard Cook died after a new rifle exploded while 12 year old Howery Spangler handled it believing it was unloaded The shooting was ruled accidental with Spangler later released Police noted the incident occurred while the boys prepared for Sunday school and that Cook left behind his parents two brothers and four sisters
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Beckley
W. Va
James Howard Cook
Howery Spangler
Spangler
Cabell
Howery
Lester
Jamies Cook
Spanuler
Cook Bay
President's Muscle Shoals Board Reports Split View
Washington reports that the President's Muscle Shoals commission released majority and minority findings. The majority backed government operation for defense relevance and cheaper fertilizer citing continued maintenance while seeking faster supplies. The minority urged private leases and separate power and fertilizer leases for flexibility. J B Townsley Indianapolis and M Burke New York attended John McCafferty's birthday dinner at Aphel Church.
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Washington
President
Muscle Shoals Commission
Muscle
J.B. Townsley
Indianapolis
M. Burke
New York
John McCafferty
Aphel Church
First Baptist Ladies Aid Society Xmas Bazaar
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church will hold its annual Xmas Bazaar on Tuesday December 1 starting at 1 30. Attendees are invited to bring friends and enjoy a chicken dinner and a birthday month table. Proceeds support church activities.
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Ladies Aid Sociey
First Baptist Ehureh
Locarno Pacts Signed Amid Global Peace Optimism
In London on December 1, leaders Briand Chamberlain Luther signed the Locarno treaties and allied pacts guaranteeing Europe’s peace. The ceremony emphasizing arbitration featured France Germany Britain Italy Belgium Poland and Czecho Slovakia with Austen Chamberlain hailing the moment as a hopeful step toward disarmament and a new era of cooperation.
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