Eighteen Dead In Georgia Train Wreck Collision
Eighteen killed and twenty nine injured in a head on crash near Rockmart Georgia between the Ponce de Leon from Miami to Chicago and the Royal Palm from Atlanta. Deaths include Goldie Williams of Detroit and baggage master W H Brewer. Rescue teams from Chattanooga and Atlanta aided the scene.
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Rockmart
Ponce de Leon
Miami
Chicago
Southern Railway
Little Goldie Williams
Detroit
Cedartown
W. H. Brewer
Rome
H. R. Moss
Atlanta
J. W. Whittaker
Chattanooga
Lynn Barkley Evans
Pershing Avenue
Jacksonville
Fla
Georgia Hardy
Toronto
Ontario
Goldie Williams
Steve Williams
Thaddeus Street
J. E. Frost
Forestner Street
W. L. Dines
S. P
George Morris
J. P. Hale
Willow Avenue
Louisville
Pierce
Georgia Hill Country
Emperor Yoshihito at gravest stage dies expected
Tokyo reports the ailing emperor Yoshihito is near death after a 105.2F fever and rapid pulse. Officials say the monarch breathes in gasps as royal family and cabinet gather at Hayama. the diet opening was canceled. PMID: none
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Tokyo
Yoshihito
Hayama
Trains Collide in Rockmart. Dozens Dead and Injured
In a heavy rain last night near Rockmart Georgia a collision between two Southern Railway passenger trains the Ponce de Leon and Royal Palm killed at least thirty people and injured more than fifty sixteen bodies were recovered early today. The northbound Ponce de Leon carrying holiday travelers from Miami to Chicago struck the trailing Royal Palm at a switch near the station. Most of the dead and injured were
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Rockmart
Southern Railway
Ponce de Leon
Miami
Chicago
Eastern Counties Invest Heavily in Roads and Schools
The Eastern North Carolina 46 counties expect to invest over 2 000 000 dollars each in new roads and schools by 1927 end. The Eastern Carolina Chamber of Commerce HQ in Kinston estimates nearly 100 000 000 dollars spent on public improvements in the past four years, with counties building new schools and funding courthouses homes hospitals and jails.
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Kinston
North Carolina
Eastern Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
World Wheat Needs Underestimated Sparks Market Rise
Chicago December 24 AP traders propose that world wheat requirements for the current crop year have been underestimated. The outlook helps explain the irregular uptrend in wheat values with gains from percent to 24 cents per bushel, while corn moves 7 cents down to 4 cents up and oats hold or dip slightly. Provisions rise 10 to 35 cents.
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Chicago
Storm Warning Affects Texas Coast Then Cold Front Arrives
The weather bureau warns of a northwest disturbance off the Texas coast moving east tonight. Strong winds expected and a much colder spell to follow, as the storm tracks inland.
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Washington
Texas
Funeral rites for Berley C. Albertson held after Chattanooga death
Funeral services for Berley Cleveland Albertson, killed in Chattanooga, Tenn., were conducted at Sechrest Funeral Home with Rev. Lewis P. McFarland and Rev. Milton Whitener officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Masonic lodge officers led the grave ceremony. pallbearers came from Numa F. Reid Lodge. Flowerbearers named six local women.
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Berley Cleveland Albertson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sechrest
Lewis P. McFarland
Milton Whitener
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Numa F. Reid Lodgs of
Masons
Allen Jones
J. R. Long
Minnie Hester
J. R. Pierce
O. L. Smith
J. L. Jones
Christmas Observed Throughout High Point
High Point stores report strong holiday trade as Christmas services occur across churches led by Saint Mary's Episcopal church. Banks close this afternoon and reopen Tuesday. post office handles record mail and receipts. Police anticipate a quiet holiday with minimal arrests as greetings of Merry Christmas spread through the city.
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High Point
Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church
Officers Elected Chickasaw Tribe No 32 Red Men
Officers of Chickasaw tribe No 32 were elected at the Broadhurst building meeting. Names include J D Atkins sachem R A Stroud senior sagamore P J Jester junior sagamore A W Clark prophet 8 D Claff records D H Milton collector B H Bradner keeper Wampum W P Jester trustee for 18 months. Christmas presents go to widows and orphans. report any oversights to George R Henderson. Next important meeting urged for all members.
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Broadhurst
J. D. Atkins
R. A. Stroud
Sagamore
P. J. Jester
A. W. Clark
D. Claff
D. H. Milton
B. H. Bradner
Church evangelistic program to open in Asheville
The church-wide evangelistic endeavor program, proposed by Bishop Darst of the Protestant Episcopal church in Eastern North Carolina, will begin in the diocese of Western North Carolina on January 320. Crusaders for the diocese include Rt. Rev. William T. Capers, Bishop of West Texas, Rev. Richard W. Trapnell of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. T. W. Bickett of Raleigh.
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Asheville
Darst
Protestant Episcopal Church
North Carolina
William T. Capers
West Texas
Richard W. Trapnell
Wilmington
Del
T. W. Bickett
Raleigh
Washington power plays shadow NC holiday visit
Everett Sanders secretary to President Coolidge and Mrs Sanders visit Raleigh as guests of Governor McLean amid talk of bipartisan influence. Latour entourage joins for a December 29 reception as observers weigh potential political implications for North Carolina lobbying and future senatorial prospects.
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Enterprise Dareau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Coolidge
North Carolina
Everett Sanders
Sanders
McLean
Signor
Francisco Latour
United States
Guatemala
Signora Latour
Treasury Department
Washington
Wilson
Bascom Slemp
Harding
Coolige
Slemp
Mr. Coolidge
National
Congress
Washinton
Nominations for U S district attorney posts in Tennessee
President Coolidge nominated A. V. McLean for U S district attorney in the middle district of Tennessee and Lindsay B. Phillips for the same post in the western Tennessee judicial district.
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Washington
Coolidge
A. V. McLean
United States
Middle District of
Tennessee
Lindsay B. Phillips
Western Tennessee
Wreck survivors aid each other after Ponce de Leon crash
In Rockmart Georgia two injured men, H K Bullis 31 and Edward Wiseman 27 of Lexington Kentucky, are cared for in an Atlanta hospital after escaping the smoking compartment of the Ponce de Leon wreck and returning for Wiseman to face forgery charges.
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Atlanta
Baillis
Ponce de Leon
Rockmart
Edward Wiseman
Lexington
Hiim
Wiseman
Bullis
Freemasons of High Point to Celebrate Saint John's Night
Freemasons of High Point plan their Saint John's night celebration on Monday December 27 at 7 30 pm. The Numa F Reid lodge founded in 1875 honors Rev Numa F Heid and has 446 members with ongoing projects including a planned Masonic temple and library efforts funded by 2006 in donations.
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High Point
Saint John’s
Numa F. Heid
North Carolina
Grand Lodge
W. H. Ragan
Royal Arch Masons
High Point Commandery
Knights Templar
Lodge
North Main and
Richardson Streets
Numa F. Reid Lodge
Christmas Day Services At Lutheran Emmanuel Church
Christmas will be commemorated at Lutheran Emmanuel Church with two services on Saturday. The morning service at 7 o'clock will feature Christmas carols and a sermon on The Message of the Angels. The evening service at 7 o'clock will include a Christmas tree and corresponding exercises.
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Lutheran Emmanuel Church
Thrice Convicted Slayer Again Faces Liberty Trial
Edmund D. Bigham, thrice convicted of murdering his family, heads to a fourth trial at the March term of Florence County Superior Court. A prior motion for a new trial was granted due to a sick key witness, with the case having climbed to the state Supreme Court on five occasions. Bigham is accused of killing his mother, brother, sister and two adopted children to gain the Bigham estate. The crime occurred January 135, 192%.
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Florence
INS
Edmund D. Bigham
Superior Court
Harry Superior Court
Conway
Supreme Court
Bigham
Florence County
Service Held for Edward J. Clinard
Funeral services for Edward J. Clinard who died at home after a year long illness were held at Mount Pleasant church Davidson county with Elders Williard and Wilsom officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers included C Williard W V Willard Charles Spurgeon Charles Shields Daniel Hayworth and Charles Adkins. Flowerbearers were Mrs B A Jordan Miss Irene Williard Evelyn Shields Elvesa Parrish Meta Motsinger Hazel Farring Flossie Sullivan Anna Kaney Payne Della Wakefield and Chan.
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Edward J. Clinard
Mount Pleasant Church
Davidson County
Williard
Wilsom
C. €. Williard
Charles Spurgeon
Charles Shields
Daniel Hayworth
Charles Adkins
B. A. Jordan
Crown Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid Leave France
Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium and Princess Astrid of Sweden finish their honeymoon in France and depart for Brussels. The couple traveled together from Paris and were seen off by officials and guards.
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Ead
Paris
Leopold
Belgium
Astrid
Sweden
Brussels
France
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Ciara Bow
Tom Min Im
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Orpheum
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Sachem
Latimer
American Service Squadron
Rio Grande Bar
Ment
Nicaragua
Julian Latimer
Rochester
Puerto Cabez
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Adolfo Diaz
Liberal Revolution
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Calles
Mexico
Diaz
Freemasons
Lutheran Church
Edward J. Glinard
Deep River Township
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