White Xmas Continued From Page One Snow and Freezing Roads
Snow and sleet froze on rims and sidewalks causing traffic delays as 7 000 city workers used a new chemical snow remover devised by McGill University’s Horace Barsak spraying Fifth Avenue. In Hillsboro Texas heavy snows left 26 inches deep with many blocked highways and people digging out. Florida saw freezing temperatures with cloudy skies while the Pacific coast forecast called for snow and rain across Oregon Idaho and northern California.
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Horace Barasak
McGill University
Fifth Avenue
Virginia
Hillsboro
Tex
Florida
Everglades
Pacific
Gron
Oregon
Idaho
California
Death of Five Continues Aboard Notorious Island
The account describes a voyage continuing to an island infamous among aborigines as a stamping ground. It notes the death of five individuals and mentions taking someone to the island, highlighting the peril and notoriety of the location in the era’s tone.
Mystery Igloo Deaths Suspect Aftermath Shocks Region
In a snow sealed igloo searchers found four children and an old man dead inside. The man and one child bore club marks while the other three children appeared strangled. Shortly after the grim discovery Allfigneck vanished.
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Allfigneck
John Anderson Surrenders to Taylor County Jail After Alleged Robbery
John Anderson, 19, and his father Will Anderson, 50, both of Grafton, turned themselves in at the Taylor county jail after a report that John assaulted and robbed Pasquel Pat King, 19, mayor’s son, at a Smith's filling station. The warrant, sworn by Mayor Charles O. King, followed the Sunday incident. Authorities say John asked for money, refused, then allegedly struck Pat King and took money. tenants nearby reportedly recovered the stolen funds.
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John Anderson
Will Anderson
Grafton
Taylor County
John
Joe Bolinger
John L. Wittman
Charles O. King
Anderson
Pasquel
Pat" King
Lynn Mays
Smith’s Fling Station
King Boy
Pat
Mays
Andersons Account of Affair at Rowdy Party
Deputy Mays reports John Anderson said the trouble began after he was accused of taking a pencil from Pat King. He says Jimmy King and others were present and that an argument led to him striking Pat King. An arraignment before Magistrate John L. Wit tman is expected today.
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Anderson
Mays
John Anderson
Pat King
Jimmy King
Pat
John
Pat” King
John L. Wittman
Christmas at the White House in 1940s capital scene
The article recalls the executive mansion’s Christmas spruce in the east room and a smaller tree in the president’s apartments. President Hoover’s favored wild turkey appears on the dinner table after a Virginia hunting trip by secretary Lawrence Richey. Mrs Hoover aids in distributing Christmas packages and 500 Salvation Army baskets for six people. Tonight a community celebration in Sherman Square will feature a lighting of a massive tree as the president presses the switch.
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Executive
Lawrence Richey
Virginia
Chia
Federal Prisoners Arraigned for Hearings in Morgantown
Sixteen federal prisoners arrested in Morgantown during a large prohibition drive were brought to Clarksburg by bus and arraigned before United States Commissioner I. T. Eddy. Four were released on bond for the next federal term in Elkins while twelve were jailed in Marion county on default or bail. More bonds are expected to be posted today as hearings continue.
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Clarksburg
Morgantown
United States
I. T. Eddy
Elkins
Marion County
Commissoner Eddy
Reception Arranged For Mexican President Elect Ortiz Rubio
A grand reception and extensive entertainment are planned for Mexican president elect Ortiz Rubio and Senora Rubio during his visit to Washington. He will travel by special train from Baltimore where they received care at Johns Hopkins. A White House welcome and a state dinner follow, with prominent officials in attendance.
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Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
Senora Rubio
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Stimson
Teller
Hoover
Miss Edith Lewis to Return Home Today
Miss Edith Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Lewis of 471 Maple avenue Grafton will be able to return home today after a week in Mononga Ma County Hospital Morgan town following injuries from a car crash. She was riding with Ralph H Cline local master mechanic when the vehicle hit a telephone pole after a front tire blew out and she struck the windshield sustaining a serious head gash. The accident occurred in front of the Morgan Hotel.
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Edith Lewis
John A. Lewis
Maple Avenue
Grafton
Mononga Ma
Morgantown
Miss Lewis
Ralph H. Cline
Pantages Will Be Examined by Doctors
Los Angeles district attorney Baron Fitts said three physicians would examine film impresario Alexander Pantages to determine his health. The announcement came amid ongoing legal and public attention surrounding the case and its defendants.
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Los Angeles
Baron Fitts
Alex
Attempt on Argentine President Yrigoyen in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires on December 24 an assassination attempt was made on President Yrigoyen near his residence. Three shots were fired. the president was unharmed. One of his party was wounded, the president’s chauffeur was killed, and the police commissioner was seriously wounded before the attacker was shot by a bodyguard. Initial reports cited only one injury.
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Buenos Aires
Yrigoyen
Argentiina
Senator Harris Seeks Removal From Hoover Commission
Senator Harris of Georgia calls for the removal of Judge Paul J. McCormick from the Hoover Commission, arguing his partisan stance against prohibition enforcement renders him unfit. Harris cites McCormick’s criticisms of warrantless searches and what he terms aggressive third degree methods as troubling aspects of enforcement policy.
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Washington
Harris
Georgia
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Paul J. McCormick
McCormick
Preliminary Report Opposition Sparks Intraparty Clash
Harris a Democrat and an outspoken dry author a resolution asking President Hoover to obtain a preliminary report on the commission for transmission to Congress. Senator Glass of Virginia joins in opposing further funds until a report is received, though he disagrees with McCormick on the commission’s purpose.
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Harris
Hoover
Congress
Glass
Virginia
McCormick
Lynchburg
Appointment to ascertain facts regardless of conclusion
A quoted passage notes the assignment to uncover facts without bias, stating the goal to determine truth even if findings contradict preferred outcomes. It emphasizes a commitment to objective investigation by a designated group in Congress.
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Congress
Personal Holiday Visit Noted at Wickwire Morgantown
Joseph Montgomery Jr of Wickwire is spending a few days as the guest of his sister Mg Frank Sypolt of Morgantown as the holiday season continues.
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Joseph Montgomery, Jr
Wickwire
Frank Sypolt
Morgantown
Congressmen Dies in Washington Utah Representative Leatherwood Passes
Washington December 24 2 Representative Leatherwood of Utah died here today Mrs Grace Poling of New York City arrived in Grafton last evening to spend Christmas holidays with her parents Jinrikishas cherished by Mr and Mrs W Loshafter were for Ashland Kentucky to spend holidays with Mrs Shaffers daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Keenan will host guests including Mrs Keenan's sister and brother in law Hisburgh Bay area residents and visiting relatives from Philadelphia and Washington D C continue Holiday gatherings in Grafton and nearby towns
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Grace Poling
New York City
Grafton
Keenan
A Ainter
Ne ‘Mire
aGerore
Ilisburghy Bae
Fred C. Kunst
Washington, D. C
Kunst
Mra
Fred V. Kunst
al Hannon
Prosperous New Year Peace and Good Will Greeting
The message extends wishes for a prosperous new year and hopes peace and good will attend their lives throughout the coming year.
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