Hoover silent on plans for Congress before inauguration
Washington and aboard the U S S Utah December 27 Herbert Hoover offers no preferences on a special session for farm relief or tariff revision. Republicans debate timing with Longworth Tilson Borah supporting action before March and others favor waiting. Hoover will await inauguration and report to Coolidge on Latin American tour before deciding on his program.
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Coolidge
Florida
Teeth named as common defects among schoolchildren
Washington reports that decayed teeth are the most common defect in school children, found in about 90 percent. A study notes prevention and treatment gaps, linking poor dental health to refined diets and loss of essential nutrients as civilization advances. An unrelated fragment mentions a $20 bill lost on Xmas night in Clarksburg and Arcade.
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Washington
United States
Ae of Education
Weather outlook fragment from unclear source
Partial text notes cold conditions with light rain or drizzle and a Friday night mention. No specific location or official forecast provided.
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Babe Pondom
Evacuation of foreigners from Kabul continues
London dispatches report evacuation of foreigners from Kabul would keep going until all are removed. Reports from Peshawar Delhi and Lahore note many women and children among various nationalities, including one American woman, brought out by British planes. Madame Felt will stay with her husband. Two more British troop transports have reached Karachi likely to head north for aid.
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Lahore
Daily Express
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Daily Mail
Karachi
Irak
Crank Solved Intricate War Mine Problem
New York December 27 The New York Times quotes Governor-elect Franklin D Roosevelt revealing how a crank inventor solved during World War I the problem of laying an effective mine barrage against German submarines. Roosevelt, then assistant secretary of the navy, spoke at the American Legion post in Poughkeepsie. The earlier mine type failed due to spacing issues and sea knocks. Continued on page four.
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New York Times Today
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Navy
Poughkeepsie
American Legion
America
King George Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Slow Progress
London December 27 King George remains in improving health though progress is slow. Doctors express confidence in his recuperative powers and anxiety in the royal family is easing. Princess Mary expected to join her husband at Harewood Castle while the Prince of Wales hunted in the Midlands.
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Daily Express
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Brother of Evelyn Nesbit Hangs Self in Bronx Home
New York, Dee 27 Howard W Nesbit 41 brother of Evelyn Nesbit former wife of Harry K Thaw hanged himself last night from a steam pipe at his Bronx home. The body was found by his wife on her return from a neighbor. Motive not determined. Nesbit was a hostess at an uptown night club and became hysterical upon seeing her brother’s body.
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Harry K. Thaw
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Byrd Faces Unknown On Antarctic Quest At Last
Commander Richard Byrd reports from the City of New York reaching the ice barrier at the South Pole region. The 65 member party lands planes at the Bay of Whales and plans two years of exploration using dog teams and scientific instruments to map and study the polar continent.
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Robert P. Scott
Buying booze is violation says jurist
Alfred B. Norris a New York broker was fined 200 dollars on a conspiracy to violate the federal prohibition law in liquor transportation The judge held that buying liquor is a crime if transportation enters the sale Norris linked with Joel D Kerper called society bootlegger who is serving 18 months in federal penitentiary Kerper pleaded guilty no further punishment for Norris appeal planned Norris released on 400 dollar bail
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New York
William H. Kirkpatrick
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U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Bank Held Up For Second Time In Month
In St. Louis area the Bank of Manchester in Manchester suburb was robbed again today. Two gunmen kidnapped the cashier and assistant cashier, drove away in the robbers car a mile, then released them. About $6,000 was taken, with $3,664 taken from the bank.
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Bank of Manchester
Manchester
Morgantown Doctor Killed By Machine
Dr Charles Nelson 75 of Morgantown West Virginia was fatally struck by an automobile last night while crossing a street during Christmas visit with his son Walter M an attorney. He died later in a hospital.
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Grafton Sees Flu Surge After Holidays
Flu outbreak spreads in Grafton with 300 to 500 cases reported locally though most are mild. Baltimore and Ohio division offices note 66 employees absent due to illness, including key staff such as CG L Ford and T K Faherty. Businesses report valuable workers off duty while overall sickness remains average in other sectors.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
CG. L. Ford
T. K Faherty
Nick Whyte
Bomb effort thwarted at Cicero mayor home porch
Chicago dispatch reports a plot to kill Cicero Mayor Joseph Klenha, his wife, and two children was thwarted when a fuse on 12 sticks of dynamite sputtered out near the explosives on the porch. Authorities say damp porch conditions likely saved the home and possibly others from destruction. Investigators pursue leads tied to municipal disputes.
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Cicero
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Chicago Cop Drops Robber In Big Store
A robber from Newark, New Jersey was shot dead by a Chicago policeman in Hartman stores after entering to rob. A responding officer was wounded as customers and clerks dove for cover amid the gunfire. Police say Frank Orlando, wanted in New Jersey for murder and robberies, was slain.
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Hartman
Frank Orlando
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N. J
New Jersey
Six Die In Tragic Oak Park Crossing Crash
Six persons were killed when a Soo Line train hit an automobile at a grade crossing in Oak Park. The car carried seven passengers and was struck mid crossing as the train sped by. Names include Henry Olsen Berwyn and Halvor Olsen with family members among the dead. One small boy was rushed to a hospital. The bell reportedly sounded as the car began to cross.
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Henry Olsen
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Navajo Wreck Near Hesperia Suspects Train Wreckers
San Bernardino December 27 two people were seriously injured when the Navajo Santa Fe train wrecked at Hesperia. Seven cars left the rails after spikes were removed from a rail and a follow up tampering claim. Mrs F J Mackie and W H Burbage were among the first hurt with back injury and fractured hip. Local officials reported tools stolen from the Santa Fe hut and a swift investigation into wrecking. County officials and others were reported at scene with nurses aiding the injured. Franklin Bennett and relatives were in Ohio visiting family.
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W. H. Burbage
Winslow, Ariz
Day Of Rest Planned For President Today
Sapelo Island Georgia hosts President Coolidge after a fatiguing 24 hour air journey from Washington. Howard E Coffin plans a day of rest with visits to local historic sites and possible fishing and shooting on the island estate and surrounding waters. Governor Hardman had cancelled a California trip to see Georgia Tech versus California football.
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Inaugural Washington Plans For Hoover Era Entertainment
Washington holds a scaled back inaugural as President elect Hoover advocates simplicity. Organizers prepare five days of events March 1 to 5 at Washington auditorium with choirs orchestras and dancing ensembles. Housing hospitality committees promise accommodations for up to 100000 visitors and pledge no profiteering while parade plans hinge on Hoover decision potentially altering lineup of midshipmen and cadets.
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General Industral Committee
Washington
Anton Stephan
Hoover
Annapolis Midshipmen
West Point
Tiny plane to try luck in endurance flight
Marshall, Missouri, December 27. Air corps trial of the tiny tri motor Question Mark, a 60 horsepower open cockpit craft, aims to set a new endurance record with aid of refueling. Packed for two crew, the ship will be launched in early January from this city with ground synchronized cannon refueling supplies and air escort.
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Army
Air Corp
Los Angeles
B. M. Tuxhorn
Kansas City
Tuxhorn
Louis Crooy
Victor Groenen
Belgium
Tax refunds reported by Secy Mellon
The treasury’s annual list shows $142,393,567 in incorrectly collected taxes refunded to 168,501 individuals and corporations for the fiscal year ended June 30. Major refunds exceed $1,000,000 with R J Reynolds Tobacco Co of Winston-Salem receiving $6,213,308 and American Tobacco Co of New York $4,270,069. Total refunds promised this year reach $205,000,000 after congressional deferrals.
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Winston-Salem
N.C
American Tobacco Company and Subsidiaries
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Coolidge
Presentaly Gettier
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Texas
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Pittsburgh
Henry Clay Frick
Berwind White Coal Mining Company
Philadelphia
Aluminum Company of America
William Waldorf Astor
Paint
Greek Coal Mining Company
Cleveland
Pressed Steel Car Company
Pittsbureh
Mra
Jane J. Cook
Baltimore
John Arthur James
Maryland
Tin “Decorative Co
Patio Land Iron and “Mining
Dward ‘Ford
Plate Glass Co
Rossford
Solar
Shoe repair ad promises HiGéls on afl ahdes
A fragmentary newspaper ad notes a service running from Thursday Dees 27s until January 1 1929 offering hi gels on afleds and half soles with a dated timeline and vague product description.
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