Wright brothers anniversary flight sparks museum dispute
Uproar over the Wright brothers aviation anniversary as the British Museum hosts a banquet while Washington’s National Museum faces criticism for delaying the original Wright plane display. The piece argues for fair credit and condemns political prejudice in museum decisions. It also notes S-4 submarine experiments and prison labor legislation debates in Congress.
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Wright Brothers
London
British Museum
National Museum
Wahington
Washington
Langley
Western World Visits Spark Reform Debate in Afghanistan
The text critiques Amanullah and his queen for introducing reforms in Afghanistan, praising economic gains yet noting backlash from conservative subjects. It contrasts Western ideas with local traditions, suggesting pride in national customs while lamenting ignorance among classes and nations. The piece implies mutual misperceptions between Afghans and Chinese observers.
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Far East
Amanullah
Afghanistan
Brel Fg
Abel
Leeee Jan
Tilve Griben
Eich
Armament Cut To Be Sought By League After Hoover
Paris reports that the League of Nations will push disarmament efforts including naval cuts after Hoover's inauguration if the United States approves. A preparatory committee will meet in Geneva in March and April to discuss controls on armament manufacture and the Russian partial disarmament proposal and German publicity measures.
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Paris
League of Nations
Herbert Hoover
United States
J. London
Netherlands
France
League
Eric Colban
Geneve
Mareh Li
Wealthy panhandler in New York faces court choice
Lemuel Ansel a 23 year old from Revere Massachusetts, known in Harlem subway shelters as a penknife vendor, earned about 500 dollars weekly and claimed plans to retire rich. In court he chose leaving the city after a bond posting, amid details of savings and assets including 1446 dollars in a bank, 40000 dollars in mortgages, and several Boston newsstands.
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New York
Lemuel Ansel
Revere
Mass
Harlem
Ansel
First Mort Gases
Boston
Anset
Daily Crude Oil Production Totals Rise in U S
The American Petroleum Institute reports the weekly US crude oil production average at 25 950 barrels for the week ended December 15 totaling 2 546 800 barrels California shows a daily average of 1 849 200 barrels up 7 950 from prior figures The Nisbit reference appears as a vague note in the release with no clear corroboration of a $150 000 total.
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New York
United States
American Petroleum Institute Today
California
Indian court to handle Josie Billie stabbing case
The text describes Josie Billie facing charges for stabbing, with the injured party taken to a Miami hospital. It notes Seminole law will be allowed to take its course by white authorities at state and federal levels.
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Sen
Josie Billie
Miami
Salem College Closes For Christmas Season
Salem College today closed for the Christmas recess due to reports that influenza is prevalent among students and teachers. Authorities plan to resume classes January 7 in Clarksburg.
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Salem College
Clarksburg
Vlem College
Seminole medicine man faces trial after slaying
In St. Petersburg on December 14, Seminole medicine man Josie Billie, accused of killing a squaw, endures a four day ceremonial penance amid torn bloody garments from a battle with three jealous Seminoles. He plans to travel to the Everglades to appear before Ingcam Tire with W. Stanley Hanson of Fort Myers as leader and padrone.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Josie Billie
Suli
Blind Pass
Josie Illis
Ingcam Tire
W. Stanley, Hanson
Ft. Myers
Padryne F
Dune
Prohibition Agent Cox Trial Witness Testimony
Charleston reports Dr George P Riggs fire arms expert testified in federal court that a test bullet matched the fatal Cottrell wound. Riggs, a state prohibition agent, said he would be paid 25 a day plus expenses and noted uncertainty about how many times Cox's gun had been fired. The raid near Clendenin July 2 involved Cox and other agents. Cox is charged with Cottrell murder.
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Charleston
W. Va
George P. Riggs
St. Mary's
Federal District Court
T. Loring Cox
Prohibition
Bernard Cottrell
Cox
Cottrell
Riges
Riggs
St. Marys
Clendenin
W. D. Skeen
Ezra Zirkle
Anl
Federal Prohibition
W. L. Walls
Cottre
Kanawha County
Intermediate Court
Father’s first train ride helps daughter to hospital
Ruth Collins 6, born to Lafayette and wife, underwent bronchoscopic removal of a kernel lodged in her lung at the University of Pennsylvania. The family from near Clarksburg traveled to Philadelphia for treatment. the father, 27, rode a train for the first time to help reach the hospital.
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Philadelphia
Annabelle Collins
Tanville
W.va
Peres
Ruth
University of Pennsylvania
Santa Claus
Truth
Lafayette M. Collins
Clarksburg
Collins
Gang Warfare Leads to Kidnaping and Desert Ordeal
After fleeing captivity Burcham wandered two days without food or water before rescue. He accused Wink men of kidnapping, while alleged gangs claimed Burcham led a liquor theft. Sheriff Priest then arrested a dozen ram running and hijacking gang members with Boreham and others charged with robbery and theft in the holdup.
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Uumumen
Burcham
Peeps
Bill’ Priest
Boreham
Higher rates approved for Appalachian Power Company
Charleston dispatch reports the Public Service Commission signified approval of the tariff increase for electric light and power service in the state by dismissing its tariff investigation. The filing was submitted September 1 and Moot effective October 1, 1027, affecting Appalachian Power Company and associated utilities.
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Charleston
Public Service Commission
Appalachian Bleeche Power Company
Associated Companies
New Tariff Filed Reduces Company Revenue by Six Hundred Thousand
The company and its associated firms furnished electric power under 14 tariffs. The company stated that under the new tariff revenue would fall about $600,000. Commission engineers investigated the rates and a hearing occurred January 11, 1928. After protest, the commission ordered revisions to the tariff schedule.
Burial of Mary Dalton McDonald at Chestnut Ridge in Barbour
The body of Mary Dalton McDonald was buried at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery Barbour County after her strangling death Saturday evening. George Tanner, 25, her husband, remained jailed in Philippi with no hearing scheduled. Prosecuting attorney was unavailable and sheriff’s office reported no new hearing plans.
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Mary Dalton
Philippi
Dayton Stemple
D. H. Auvil
Barbour County
Sentinel
Miss Claudia Maximow Dies Amid Grief At Potters Field
In Chicago, Claudia Maximow, sister of Dr. Alexandria Maximow, was found dead in her apartment after her brother died of heart disease. Police report the gas jets were open and two notes stating she wished to be buried in Potters Field and that her sister-in-law spend little on her funeral.
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Chicago
Imperial
Russia
Claudia
Maximow
Alexandria Maximow
Gulf of Finland
University of Chicago
Maximov
Potters Field
Investigators Probe Shortfall in Baptist Tabernacle Fund
Louisville December 19 Prize detectives rechecked the finances of Albert Nisbit, blind treasurer of the Baptist Tabernacle building fund, after reporting a nearly $40 000 deficit in his handling of the fund. The inquiry resumed today following the initial announcement.
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Louisville
Albert Nisbit
The
Baptist Tabernacle
University of Chicago trustee row over widow's pay
A reader criticizes the University of Chicago noting the trustee's refused to give Dr Maximow's widow the monthly funds collected for seven years. Frederick Woodward claims Maximow received full professional salary and only four months of widow's pay were ordered after his death. He adds that the only deduction was the faculty's small retirement contribution.
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University of Chicago
Maximow
Frederick Woodward
Rescue Crews Lead Miner Trapping Effort Amid Blast
Fegan Page, receiver for Black Diamond, organized the rescue crews as Bridges doubted survivors in the narrow passageway. John F Daniel, chief of the state mines department, left Lexington to direct the rescue, with Lastee assisting.
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Ceiver
Black Diamond Company
Bridges
John F. Daniel
Jstate Department of Mines
Lexington
Bankrupt noted in Northern District of West Virginia
Notice to creditors of George W. Francis of Grafton Taylor County that on November 20 1928 he was adjudged bankrupt by the District Court. First meeting of creditors will be held December 26 1928 at 10 a.m. at the law offices of O B Wyckoff in Graton. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Dated December 12 1928. Referee in Bankruptcy C B Wyckoff. Attorney for Bankrupt Sidney H Sommerville. Fiduciary Notice.. Olive Virginia Southworth executrix of E P Southworth deceased account before Commissioner of Accounts December 18 1928. J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts.
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United States
West Vigennia
George We Franeis
Bank Ant
George W
Franehy
Grafton
Taylor
George
W. Wrancis
O. B. Wyckeit
Gratton
C. BE. Wyckoff
Sidney H. Sommerville
Commissioner of
Olive Virginia Southworth
E. P. Southworth
J. Guy Allender
Accu
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Hit
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Ciga
Flinch
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Parke
Tford
Red Cross Pharmacy
West Side
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Panhandler
Rich
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Klein’s
Nisbit
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Ia St
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Tanner
Brother
Latrobe St
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F. Friedman & Son House
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Call
Fox
Business College
B. Cain
Osgood
Fegan
Thayer St
Ught Housekeeping
Washington St
Mortern
Main Street
Miller's Shoe Store
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Maple Avenue
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