Explosion aboard Langley sinks hopes of calm at San Diego
A mysterious blast on the U S Langley aircraft carrier at San Diego leaves two dead and many injured. Ambulances rush to the scene as fireboats battle flames. Navy officials suspect gasoline storage on the Langley. crews fought the blaze as officers fear more casualties. The Langley, an early carrier renamed for Prof Samuel P Langley, carries 125 officers and 870 enlisted men. Unverified reports say several men were blown overboard.
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Deaths in Wiesbaden General Robert von Massow 88
Wiesbaden Prussia veteran General Robert von Massow aged 88, noted for service in the American Confederate army under General James Diwell Brown Stuart. He died after a long career in military and public service.
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Wiesbaden
Prussia
Robert von Massow
James Diwell ‘Brown Stuart
West Virginia Weather Likely to Stay Cold
The forecast calls for fair skies and continued cold conditions tonight and Wednesday across West Virginia. Temperatures are expected to remain low with minimal precipitation.
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West Virginia
Mexican Queried Elias Denies Senate Scandal Charge
Mexican consul general Arturo Elias, half-brother of President Callés, testified before a special senate committee in Washington as newspapers charged the Mexican government paid large sums to four U.S. senators. The denial was vigorous and strongly denounced.
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United States
Lindy Not to Make Flight 700 Escort Mission
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh travels toward Mexico City aboard a silver winged monoplane to be escorted by her son Lindbergh in the Spirit of St. Louis. He says his mother may return by air if she chooses and notes his own recent air travel since San Diego. Lindbergh was honored at a festival in Xochimilco and hosted by the Mexico City municipal court with Ambassador Morrow present.
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United States
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Paris
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Faint sounds heard in sunken Submarine S-4
News from Provincetown indicates faint tapping and signals from the sunken submarine S-4 near the wreck. Six crewmen, trapped since Saturday, show life signs but are weakened. Rescue divers, oxygen supplies, and food are being prepared as rough seas hinder efforts. Relief attempts continue amid a gathering gale and falling barometer.
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Masai
Rovincetown
Mati
Falcon
Frank Brumby
Two Men Found Slain Near Galena In Tapley’s Wood
In Tapley’s Wood eight miles east of Galena two unidentified men were found shot to death and tied together. Ages estimated 35 to 98. A machinists' union card for Harold McGrath of Dubuque and two letters to him were found on one body. No clothing marks or possessions remained on the other. The coroner noted both men were killed last night.
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Machinists’ Union
Harold McGrath
Dubuque
McGrath
Galena Iron Works
Couple Found Slain in Columbus Hotel Room
A man identified as Jon Wandlings of Lozan, Ohio, and a woman registered with him in a Columbus hotel were found dead with three bullet wounds. Guests heard six shots and screams. A revolver lay between the pair. no signs of struggle. Wandlin about 45, woman about 25.
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Lozan
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Youngstown steel baron Joseph S Butler dies at 87
Joseph S. Butler Jr., 87, prominent Youngstown steel magnate and philanthropist, died at his home. He chaired multiple industrial and railroad boards and helped found the McKinley Birthplace Memorial Association and Butler Art Institute. He leaves two children, with funeral set for Thursday.
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France
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German Professor Is Honored By Foundation
Julius Goebel, retired head of the German department at the University of Illinois, named honorary trustee of the Rudolph Buden Foundation at the University of Jena in Germany. The Urbana incident notes the recognition by a major German foundation.
Youth Dies After Hunting Accident Near Charleston
Paul Ring, 11, died in a Charleston hospital from a wound received yesterday while hunting with his father and 14 year old brother Edward. Paul stepped in front of a gun Edward believed was unloaded, and the weapon discharged.
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Remus Murder Case Goes to Jury at Noon
George Remus murder case went to the jury at 12 49 pm after a five week two day trial. The judge ruled acquittal possible only on insanity grounds, stressing the defendant’s lack of lawful justification. Jury consists of two women and ten men.
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Flash Remus
Incinpati
George Remus
Chester R. Shook
Shook
Charles P. Taft II
Aged Man Burned, Wife Killed In Proctor Fire
In Wheeling, an 65 year old Homer Wiley and his 68 year old wife perished when a fire trapped them upstairs as they slept. Their son and daughter escaped unharmed after the blaze cut off the stairway exit. The couple died in the home near Proctor along the Ohio river.
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Ohio River
Homer Wiley
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Two Sisters Die of Starvation in Old Lancaster Home
Lancaster, Pa. December 20. Two spinster sisters aged 70 and 64 died of starvation and exposure in a dilapidated estate home near Bridgeport. Investigators say their deaths followed years of apparent wealth and seclusion as the old house drew curious visitors and speculation.
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Catherine Metzger
Bridgeport
Harriet Meteger
Lancaster Hospital
Grafton Radio Club Formed to Fight Poor Reception
In Grafton 75 teens gathered at the Community Center to address persistent radio static hampering broadcasts. Guy D. Haymond was elected president with Dr A R Warden as vice president and C B Wyckoff as secretary and treasurer, forming a permanent group to locate and remedy the interference.
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Comnunity Center
Guy D. Haymond
Grafton Radio Club
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C. B. Wyckoff
Jed W. Robinson
KJ. Kersting
C. F. Schroeder
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West ‘Penn Public Service Company
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Kley
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Federal Radio Commission
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B and C Pay Workers Here On Wednesday
The Monongah division will pay its employees for the first half of December tomorrow by special arrangement from the paymaster in Baltimore. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad typically advances pay before Christmas, placing December payouts close together. Freight conditions show a slight uptick, with passenger traffic the busiest. Extra platform labor and train crews are assigned to handle demand. delays remain minor.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
York
Baby found after 27 hour search near Cardiff
Three year old James Branco was found partly frozen and unconscious in woods near his Cardiff home after a 27 hour search. Dr. Allen Reick said the child rests comfortably and is expected to recover though he may lose toes on the left foot. Four words spoken by the boy led to a secret investigation as investigators question if kidnapping occurred.
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James Branco
Cardiff
Allen Reick
Pleasantville
Former bank employee hunted in Parker murder case
Los Angeles police hunted a former bank employee linked to the Marian Parker murder after a nationwide manhunt was launched. A $100000 price was set on the suspect's head as agencies pursued the alleged kidnapper who killed and mutilated Parker and allegedly sold her body to her father for $1500. The probe intensified after officials identified William Edward Hickman, a former employee of the Los Angeles First National Trust.
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Los Angeles
Marian Parker
William Edward Hickman
First National Trust
Police description of William Hickman in Parker case
Los Angeles December report outlines William Ed Hickman as a 19 to 26 year old American, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches, 160 pounds, slender, neatly dressed, bank clerk appearance, low voice, educated, with a pearl gray fedora and brownish gray overcoat. Identified by fingerprints and photos as Marian Parker’s killer. motive tied to parole issues and forgery past. Police Chief Herman Cline released findings after checks at Hickman home in Alhambra, Cal. Continued on Page Eight.
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William Ed Hickman
Marian Parker
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Cline
Marian
Community drive collects vegetables fruit and toys at Salvation Army Hall
Citizens are urged to donate vegetables fruit toys candy groceries and other items at Salvation Army Hall 23 Latrobe Street or notify Comandt P O Box 503 Grafton. Hall doors open each evening this week from 2 to 4 p.m.
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