The Cry of the Helpless and Christmas in Wall Street
A reflection on Christmas season excess in New York brokerages contrasts with coal field hardship. It notes brokers earning large commissions while mine workers’ families face hunger, urging national charitable action from Red Cross and Salvation Army amid flu and smallpox outbreaks in Webster county.
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New York
Aod
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Webster County
Slayer Pays On Scaffold In Snowstorm Tragedy
Sound Ontario December 21 1900 John Burowski convicted of villainous highway robbery and murder in a snowbound scaffold execution. He faced a posse pursuit after a stolen car holdup, killed farmer Thomas Jackson while fleeing with a companion who escaped. Robbers were captured following a ditch crash. Burowski carried $1715 when arrested. High court ordered new trial deeming testimony of revenge linked to a still as incredulous. Family killings tied to still fire resulted in life sentences for six men including Elmer Crenshaw John Bolton Frank Kinder Frank Hodge and Selby Hodge.
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John Burowski
Thomas Jackson
Burowski
Jackson
State Court of Appeals
High Court
Lou Browning
Kate Browning
Bayboursylligy
Kentucky men convicted in cabin arson and shooting
Frankfort Ky December 21 six men were convicted of burning a family in their cabin in Kentucky and firing upon them when they broke through the door the court refused a different ruling and proceeded with sentencing in a dramatic rural case.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Lebouet and Dreher Death Sentence Recommended Commuted
New Orleans December report says the state board of pardons voted 2 to 1 to commute the death sentence of Mrs Ada Bonner Lebouet and Dr Thomas F Dreher to life imprisonment for the killing of James G Lebouet near Morgan City on July 1, 1927. Final decision rests with Governor Huey P Long. Beadle, a Morgan City trapper, is serving a life term after trial.
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New Orleans
State Board of Pardons
Ada Bonner Lebouet
Thomas F. Dreher Bel
Huey P. Long
Sackett pushes recall of foreign diplomats over drunk driving immunity
In Washington on December 21 senator Sackett Republican Kentucky introduced a resolution by the sons of the senate endorsing that the President seek recall or dismissal of foreign diplomats who claim immunity after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. Police struggle to enforce immunity and report cases involving liquor influence.
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Washington
Senate
Sackett
Kentucky
Sons of the
Lincoln's Kentucky home seeks 100000 for preservation
Washington reports Representative Thatcher of Kentucky introduced a bill to spend 100000 dollars for improvement and preservation of the Abraham Lincoln National Park near Hodgenville Kentucky. The funds would protect the birthplace buildings and beautify the grounds to prevent disintegration.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln National Park
Hodgenville
Thatcher
Kentucky
Gavel Gift From Hoover Home Sent To Dawes
Washington December 214 24 a gavel fashioned from two trees was sent to Vice President Dawes by Senator Deneen and Minnots. The gift came from Herbert Hoover a Hoov ers family in West Branch Iowa. Robert Reed Wallace cashier of First National Bank Hamilton Illinois delivered it from the present owner of the property.
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Washington
Herbert
Hoovar
Hoover
West Branch
Iowa
Dawes
Deneen
Minnots
Robert Reed Wallace
First National Bank of Hamilton
Ilinois
Tragedy at Grade Crossing in Brantford
Ontario constable Andrew B Woods his wife and three children die after their car is struck by a train at a grade crossing. The vehicle was driven by inspector Edmonds.
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Brantford
Ont
Andrew B. Woods
Edamonds
Morrow and Davis Honored by Phi Beta Kappa Senate
The Phi Beta Kappa senate seated at national headquarters today the Phi Beta Kappa members elected last September in Delaware Ohio. Jol W. Davis former ambassador to Great Britain and Dwight W. Morrow ambassador to Mexico were among those formally seated.
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New York
Phy Beta Kappa Senate
National Council
Delaware
National
Disastrous Montgomery Fire Destroys S. H. Kress Building
A major blaze in Montgomery Alabama destroyed a three story S. H. Kress and Co building and several smaller firms. The fire caused an estimated $200000 in damage and marks the third major fire in two years. Local authorities investigated the cause.
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Montgomery
Ala
S. H. Kress and Company
Prince George Arrives in London to See His Father
Prince George, finishing a stay in Bermuda on H. M. S. Durban, arrived in London today to visit his father. The ceremony marks a royal return as the prince continues his official duties in the capital.
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Prince George
London
Bermuda
Durban
Question M Off Again At Midland Texas
The army endurance plane Question Mark departed Midland airport for Tucson Arizona to refuel in flight before resuming its test flight.
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Midland
Tex
Tucson
Arizona
Unger Pleads Guilty In Rothstein Financed Narcotics Case
New York authorities report that Unger, a known agent in an international narcotics syndicate, pleaded guilty in federal court. The case connects to financier Arnold Rothstein and centers on organized crime activity in the city.
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New, York
Faeph Unger
Arnold Rothstein
Senate probe questions cotton crop estimate
Washington December 21 Senator Smith Democrat South Carolina urged a senate inquiry into the department of agriculture estimate of this year’s cotton production. He asserted the government overestimated the crop by about 500000 bales, calling for investigation.
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Washington
Department Ty of Agriculture
Senate
Smith
South
Saentina
Son Dies in Paris Spy Case Mystery name unclear
Unclear OCR text reports a Paris death linked to a spy case and mentions Maurice Bernhardgy63 among garbled details. no coherent facts or identifiable organizations or dates could be established from the fragment.
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Paris
Maurice
Woman Saves $15000 From Notasulga Bank Robbery
In Notasulga Alabama on December 21 a woman entering the First National Bank saw patrons pressed against walls with raised hands and robbers pointing pistols. She alerted others and helped officers recover from captivity in the vault, saving about $15000 in currency within reach of the trio before they fled.
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Notasulga
Ala
First National Bank of
I A. B. Hope
Gail Hayes
Unclear manuscript notes on jail deaths in Virginia
Fragmentary OCR records list two individuals, Lester A. Linaburg and others, found in a motor truck after being restrained for drunkenness. They were hospitalized at Gestppe university hospital but died, with oxygen transfusion attempts and blood transfusions reported as unsuccessful. officials suspected carbon monoxide exposure. The text mentions Cassart Winchester Virginia and a Jerome jail context.
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Alls Cr Vaz
Gestppe University Hospital
Lester A. Linaburg
L.cassart
Winchester
Boundary Commission Secretary Disappears
Washington reports the Tacna Arica boundary commission secretary H A Grote has been missing for six weeks. He served as acting disbursing officer and a shortage of nearly 5000 dollars was found in his accounts. Funds were contributed by Chile and Peru for the commission’s expenses. Grote, an American from Panama, was bonded by a company now seeking him.
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Washington
Tacna-Arica Boundary Commission
H. A. Grote
Chile
Peru
Grote
Panama
Two Truck Drivers Victims of Poison
Two truck drivers were found poisoned overnight, with authorities treating the incident as possible foul play. Investigators searched for suspects and motives as they await autopsy results and toxicology reports.
Executor Sale Notice and Administrator Sale Advertisement
Executor James T. Murphy requests payment of all debts to the estate of Bridget Graham or presentation of accounts. Administrator J Guy Allender announces a sale in Taylor County West Virginia on December 22 1928 at 1:30 pm featuring an Oldsmobile sedan and a Jordan touring automobile. Cash for sales 10 and under. other sums on three months notes by undersigned security.
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Bridget Graham
James T. Murphy
Neot
Taylor County
W. Va
J. Guy Allender
Christmas Greeting Sent to Sam's Fighters
Washington December 21 Secretary Wilbur sent a special Christmas greeting to the navy and marine corps praising their work in China and Nicaragua. He expressed appreciation for their devoted efforts during the past year and wished every officer and man a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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Washington
Wilbur
Navy and
Marine Corps
China
Nicaragua
Jina
Medical Student Chase Behind Missing Girl Across Nation
Medical student David O. Meeker from Rochester arrived at Oakland airport pursuing Miss Ruth McConnell, 26, musician, who left Rochester three weeks ago to escape marriage and doctors. He followed her across the continent after a New York broker, Kenneth Coulter, claimed interest in her welfare. Miss McConnell traveled by train to the coast and then flew toward an unannounced destination aboard an air mail plane from Reno.
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San Francisco
David O. Meeker
Rochester
N. Y
Oakland
Ruth McConnell
Meeker
Les Reno
Nev
McConnell
Kenneth. B. Coulter
New York
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