Baltimore and Ohio Faces Many's Seven Drowned Rotarians
Charleston West Virginia today reports seven men drowned when a ferry skiff capsized on the Kanawha river near Spring Hill. All victims were Dunbar residents employed at the naval ordinance plant. the accident occurred as they returned home after a half day’s work. A Rotary club meeting at Andrew’s Church in Grafton featured a Christmas night theme with guests Judge Ira Robinson and Tim Seneson.
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Baltimore and
Ohio
West Virginia
George H. Campbellee
iMarch
Balne #& Ohio Railroad company
F.M. Jordan
Mt Division
H. H. Marsh
Mr. Campbell
Us & Breat
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ani Iked
Campbel
Thier
Middle West
Seaboard
Baltimore & Ohio
Lme
Campbell
Grafton
Cumberland
Mountain Division
Willard
Regilar
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha River
Spring Hill
Dunbar
United States Naval Ordinance Plant
South Charleston
Grafton Rotary Club
Andrew's
M.E
Grafton Club
Mort” Turner
Bill” Beavers
Beezee” Holgerstott
Ira BE. Robinson
Tim
Séenson
Lam
Bartlett
Good Ladies of Andrew's Church
Charley” Keefer
Wimmin
Dave Ross
Caruso
Tom
Bert
James B. Moran
Taylor County
Rotary Club of
Rotarians
West Virginia Tuberculosis League
Chamber of Commerce
Robinson
Abe
Iurm
Joe Bradford
Crafton
Rotary
Bert” Ky
Preaiden
Christmas at Ellis Island faces holiday immigrant rush
New York December reports say Ellis Island prepares for the largest Christmas arrival of immigrants in port history. Officials expect between 20 000 and 30 000 newcomers in the days before the holiday as welfare groups offer aid and inspections move faster to greet families.
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New York
Elis Island
Europe
Hillis Island
Jaly
Paris foreign population totals 220000 on November 1
Paris records show 220000 foreigners on November 1 who have complied with the law by carrying identity cards issued by police. The figure excludes tourists and vague nationalities. America has 23000 permanent residents in Paris, with Switzerland and Britain ranking higher at 39000, 27000, and 25000 respectively.
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Paris
America
Thily
Switzerland
Great Britain
Balloon search by two army planes leaves Mineola for Albany
New York December 18 two army airplanes began a search flight from Mineola to Albany to locate the naval balloon that vanished after leaving Rockaway station Monday on a weather observation mission.
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New York
Albany
Mineola
Rockaway Station
Diamonds Stolen From Train Car In Columbus
About $20,000 in diamond rings and unmounted gems were taken from a Chicago jeweler while a house salesman slept on a train arriving in Columbus this morning. Police were notified and investigation began.
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Columbus
Chicago
Chicago City Sends Out Help Call At Sea
Montreal dispatch reports the vessel Chicago City, cargo shifting and hatch combings awash, signaling for immediate help as it drifts off the New Fourthland banks about a thousand miles east of Halifax.
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Chicago City
Montreal
Halifax
Germany argues for pragmatic US policy over League aid
Berlin reports Dr Gustave Stresemann, head of the German People’s Party, urging that the United States adopt a sane practical policy rather than rely on League of Nations reconstruction. He favors a world economic clearing house, noting interest from several leading Americans, and says England tolerates Germany’s postwar recovery more than France.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
League of Nations
Gustave Streseman
German People’s Party
England
France
Civil War Vet Is Murdered in New Jersey
Rockaway New Jersey December 18 An 86 year old Civil War veteran William Lewis was found dead in his home with his head beaten in by an axe and cudgel an assailant sought his monthly pension A neighbor Walter Hedding was held for examination after blood stains were found on his clothes a small amount of cash in a child's bank was taken
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Rockaway
N. J
Anyother
New Jersey
William Lewis
Walter Hedding
Negroes Coerced in Voting Claims to Be Heard
Washington December 18. The house census committee will hear charges that many negroes in southern states are not allowed to vote. Chairman Siegel said organizations and individuals have requested permission to present evidence of coercion in localities, and several days will be devoted to hearing these complaints as the reapportionment bill is considered.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Cumberland Division
Northwest Country
Norfolk & Western
Campbell
Washington
House Census Committee
Siegel
Lewis Looks Like He's Re-Elected U M W Head
Indianapolis dispatch reports early returns indicate John L. Lewis likely secures another term as president of the United Miners of America over Washington challenger Robert H. Harlin. The statement cites results from across the nation and notes the battle for leadership. In a separate Budapest update, Hungarians face an epidemic of carbuncles with overcrowded hospitals blamed on shortages of soap and linen, termed the plague of misery and division.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
United Miners of America
Robert H. Harlin
Washington
Budapest
Arthur Verobely
University Hospital
Abandoned Tent Colonies in Williamson Mingo County
Governor J. J. Cornwell was urged to end tent settlements for striking miners in Mingo County after Dr. George M. Tyler and Dr. R. T. Davis cited unsanitary conditions and potential epidemics. About 265 people, including 87 men, 73 women, and 105 children, were housed in colonies at Nolan, Lick Creek, Matewan, Spring, and Taylor creeks, with camps condemned as unfit to live in amid harsh winter conditions.
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Taylor
Corn- Well
Pip Py Taylor
Major Drake
Medical Corps
United States
Mingo Fields
Nolan, Lick Creet
Matewan
Spring and
Taylor Conics
Sprig
Kentucky
Slaid
J. P. Wisehis
Sprigé
Parawel Goal
Coke Col
Cornwell
West Virginia
Willea
Nolan
Keusing
Mimi
Lick Rosk
Williamson
Gaia Iso
Lick Creek
Fire gutts Dancer home in Pruntytown two story loss
Early morning blaze gutted the two story frame residence of E T Dancer in Pruntytown after flames spread from an old flue. Neighbors and firefighters from Pruntytown and Grafton battled the fire, saving adjoining homes as water streams protected nearby property and limited interior damage. The house, six rooms, was largely destroyed with valuables partially covered by insurance.
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E.T. Dantr
Prontytown
Danter
Grafton
Cahcer
Dances
Pruntyty Lown
Dancer
Best
Pruntytown
Roy Keener
Keener
C. E. Bunner
Messrs. Bainbridge and
Batson
Germany's Plan to Pay Reparations in Goods Debated
German delegates at the second financial conference in Brussels outlined today how Germany might settle reparations with goods and materials. Allied representatives prepared to signal acceptable features and those to discard as the session opened this morning.
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Brussels
Earthquakes Destroy Tepelen Village in Albania
An early report from Brindisi states a powerful quake near Aviona destroyed Tepelent the Albanian village, with 22 people confirmed dead. Communications have been interrupted between Aviono and the rubble hampering full details of the disaster.
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Rome
Tepelént
Aviona
Brindiai
Avion
Teatricken
Argentine Ends Wheat Embargo Mentioning Canada
OTTOWA Canada Dec 18 The department of trade and commerce received a cablegram from Buenos Aires stating the Argentine government has removed the wheat embargo. The report notes Canada and Argentina moving toward normal trade relations as officials respond to the development.
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Ottowa
Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Buenos Aires
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