Three Highwaymen Rob Barnhouse In Broad Daylight
Harry Barnhouse, crippled peanut stand proprietor, was robbed, bound, gagged, and left for dead by three highwaymen on Christiana Street near Melghington. The men fled town on a freight train. one suspect, J Breedlove, is in custody. Police seek the other two. Barnhouse, bleeding from a head wound, survived and plans to reopen his stand. The crime disrupted Christmas Eve preparations as authorities intensify the investigation.
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Harry Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Christiana
Melghington Street
Junty
Tially
Grafton
J. Breedlove
Atreet
Pitzer
E Taylor County
Thookout
Seriotion
Harnise Iin
Morris
Arnhouse
Pletcher Tha
Thirnl
Joe Fletrehr
Pittsburgh
A. N. Keith
Hollywood
California
Linson Highway
Keith
Juditio Motion Piehite
Philadelphia
Hinglish Airship Missing After Day in France
Fe Bourget France December 28 report says the Hinglish airship 3 missing since yesterday bound from Marseilles. Chief Pilot Halchliffe of the Imperial Aipyrays formerly sighted over Lyons at noon yesterday. No report since. search interrupted by telegraphic and telephonic issues.
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Fe Bourget
France
Halchliffe
Ine Perial
Aipyrays
Ameldae
Marseilles
Ly‘ons
Anthracite miners urged to return to work at old wages
The Anthracite Conference disclosed a proposal for striking miners to resume work immediately at wages fixed in the contract that expired August 31, with negotiations to follow. Operators signed the plan urging immediate return, while UMWA president John L. Lewis said miners would answer at the joint New York conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William W.inglis
Wor
Anto
Springfield
New York City
Tusday
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
John McCormack to Broadcast New Year Radio Event
New York reports John McCormack will air his first radio performance since last year, joined by Lucienne Barr. The program originates from RCA Roundbrook New Jersey, featuring a roster of ensembles and confirmed relays across major stations nationwide through 11 p.m. local time.
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New York
Vaice
John McCormack
McCormack
Lucernte Barr
Radio Corporation of America
Roundbrook
N. J
Neb
Springfield
KOA
Denver
KGO
Catalina
Calif
Striker Couple Return Home After Vacation
Mr and Mrs William Striker return to their Grafton home after two weeks vacation at a former brother in law and sister in West Newton Pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Striker
Grafton
West Newton
Youth Is Mangled By Train Tragedy in Bowden near Elkins
Thomas B. Coberly aged 19 from Bowden near Elkins was instantly killed while attempting to board a Western Maryland freight train en route to Elkins. He and a companion were at a Bowden store when the locomotive blew for a crossing and he ran toward the moving train. His feet slipped and he was dragged beneath the wheels, mangling his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
W. Va
Thomas B. Coberly
Bowden
Here
Maryland
Coberly
Ham
Christmas in Grafton Parade of Quiet Joy
Christmas was a decided success in Grafton with Santa visiting homes of rich and poor alike on Christmas Eve. Churches held midnight masses and festive programs, while media coverage aided spreading joy. The Salvation Army distributed baskets of food and cheer to needy families, funded by local generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Santa Claus
Salvation Army
Mexican Oil Bill Passed By Chamber Of Deputies
The chamber approved senate amendments to the petroleum bill, regulating oil gas and pipelines with president Calles needing only his signature. The measure asserts Mexico’s direct control over oil and minerals and restricts retroactivity while preserving previous concessions subject to amendment. Mr and Mrs J H Donnelly and daughter visited Mrs O D Harris at 217 High Street Akron Ohio.
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Mesion
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Calles
Prizinat
J. H. Donnelly
Mary Pauline
Akron
Christmas Guests Visit Zanesville Couple
Mr and Mrs Roy Edward Shar felts of Zanesville Ohio spent Christmas as guests of Mr and Mrs D Kronos of Grafton They returned to their Wowie von Sit auy.
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Roy Edward Sharfelts
Zanesville
D. Kronos
Grafton
Wowie von Sitauy
Marines Move Toward Shanghai and Peking Amid China Turmoil
A company of American marines and several destroyers sail from Manila toward China as tensions rise. Reports cite the Tientsin capture by the Nationalist army and killings of Marshal Kuo Sung Ling’s family, fueling fears of retaliatory executions. Japan urges restraint. trains resume between Tientsin and Peking. The broader outlook notes strong industrial demand and high employment in the United States with cautious optimism for 1926.
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Washington
Chita
Manila
China
Tientsin
National People's Army
Kuo Sung-Sing
Chang Tso-Lin
People’s
Li Ching-Ling
Chihili
Kuo
Chang
Peking
Clarence 8. Williams
Navy Department
Shanghai
State Department
MacMurray
Tokio
Dee
Foreign Office
Japan
Mukdsn
Kuo Sung-Ling
Malden
Hirato
Chimewangtao
Port Arthur
Bankers See Good Year In 1906 For All
Bankers report a brighter outlook for 1926 with continuing good business and higher activity across most sectors. The Guaranty Trust Company of New York notes a slower spring and summer decline in industrial output and trade, but a partial recovery in recent months.
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Federal Reserve Board
New York City
Orly
Sumer
Six Auto Accidents Mar Barbour County Christmas Day
Ice rain slush and snow caused six accidents between Philippi and Belington on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. None of the victims was hurt though several autos were badly damaged. One car plunged down a steep embankment about 20 feet. five occupants escaped. Barbour County rescue crews stayed busy all day. Mrs Rich Ford and Mrs Julia Freeman were visiting in Tallmont.
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Philipot
Belington
King
Barbour County
Webster Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
The Webster couple Mr and Mrs W Marcus Walter announce their fiftieth anniversary of marriage on December 29 1925 in Brooklyn New York. The Walters reside on Walnut Street and are remembered as former Webster Woolen Mills owners with two daughters and three grandchildren. The article also notes many local friends sending best wishes.
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W. Marcus Walter
Brooklyn
New York
Walnut Street
Webster
Walter
Webster Woolen Mills
Joseph G. Baker
James M. Hamilton
Mantown
Aurece
Morgantown
Myrtle M. Thayer
Ona C. Jeffreys
Gratton
Charles H. Burgoyne
Harriett Luesson
Evansville
Grafton
Elks
Mason and Dixon Orchestra
Pittsburgh
KDKA
Ekcepudgily Tite
Graf
Prederick Schroeder
West Washington Street
Schroeder
McNemare
Keyser
The
James Sffeld
Ali Co
Oakiting
Ada Catherine Bush
W. W Bush
Layeland Addition
Harold Kenneth Kemple
Jeff Kemple
Grand Street
Oakland
Maryland
Archibald Moore
Methodist Church
Alice Knight
Herbert Henry
Focal High School
Mari
Ioea Ileigh School
Tolpan
Ohio
Tkey
Kempe
Fat
Payroll Robbery Suspects Sought After Pittsburgh Heist
Pittsburgh detectives intensify search for six men who killed a guard and escaped with 47 900 in payroll from the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Co. Their auto is believed hidden in the Library District as authorities offer 11 001 reward for information leading to arrests. Suspects from Iowa and other states were described as intoxicated and using a stolen vehicle amid the holiday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pas
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Co
Three Slain at Christmas Dance in South Brooklyn Club
Three unidentified men were shot and killed during a Christmas dance at the Adonis Social Club in South Brooklyn. Police say a midnight quarrel over partners preceded the triple murder. one body was found in the street, others in the hall amid wrecked furniture as the venue lay deserted. Residents heard no shots or disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Brooklyn
Ebay
New York
Decorates Tree of Daughter, Kills Self
Bryan Coleman aged 27 a World War veteran in Roosevelt Long Island shot himself Thursday after decorating his daughter's Christmas tree. He died two hours later in his home. He reportedly asked, I wonder if this blame thing works, before pulling the trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bryan Coleman
Roosevelt
L.I
Coleman
Two WV convicts receive pardons amid Christmas clemency
West Virginia governor granted clemency to two inmates at the state penitentiary. Combs, serving life for murder tied to the 1921 armed march along the Logan county border, will now serve 17 more years. E. O. Jones, convicted in Marion county for involvement in a shooting by white robed masked men, received a conditional pardon tomorrow.
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Charleston
W. Way Dee
West Virginia
Dear Combs
Guiley
Logan County
Rev. E. 0. Jones
Marion County
Combs
Johm Gore
Logem
Gore
Comb
Man Steals Watch and Gun Held for Grand Jury
A man is jailed in Barbou county awaiting grand jury action after allegedly stealing a watch a revolver and a small sum of money from Mike Allehy in Drowntown. The state accuses him of armed robbery and the case is set for examination in Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Pluiarty
Bear Mountains
Barbou County
Tevend
Mike Allehy
Drowntown
Ism
Services For Yates Held Sunday Amid Somber Notices
Funeral services for Homer Yates were held Sunday as the body lay in state indefinitely. His parents could not accompany the body to the service, and the family asked well wishers to attend in memory of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servic Yates
Tworyen
Man Yates
Homer Yates
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Julia Freeman
Talrmont
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W Koelz
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Géber Enoust
United States
United States Army
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Gerk
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Lincoln Highway
Wee
Suinday
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