Isadora Duncan's Ex Husband Yessinin Dies by Own Hand
In Moscow the divorced husband of dancer Isadora Duncan, the Russian poet Iegli Yessinin, died by his own action. He was about 30, known for his quarrels and alleged anti Semitic speeches. Duncan had divorced him under Soviet law after a tumultuous marriage. The dancer later said he was "impossible" and that moonshine had driven him to madness.
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New York
Igei Yessinin
United States
Miss Duncan
Yessinia
Paris
Laucer
Russia
Yessinin
Olice
Moscow
Iso
Shas
Moon
Hine
Duncan
Pushkin
Edgar Allen Poe
Miss Uncan
Germany
England
Seine
Beatrice
Patrick
Ocean City Devastated as Fire Rages and Firemen Struggle
Ocean City Maryland faced near-destruction as a fierce blaze consumed the Seaside and Atlantic hotels and vast portions of the district. Officials weighed dynamiting buildings to protect the residential area as embers spread on a strong southwest wind. Fire departments from nearby towns aided, amid ruined water mains and a damaged telephone exchange.
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Ocean City
Baltimore
Maryland
Berlin
Seaside
Atlantic Hotel
Snow Hill
Salisbury
Baltimore Avenue
Snowhill
Pocomoke
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Atlantic
Thieves Suspected in Mail Sack Fire Theft
Asheville a parcel post mail sack found in the Farmers Federation Building ruin after a fire is being investigated for possible theft. Post office inspector W B Garrison, en route home for Christmas, will lead the inquiry upon his return. Dan W Hill, postmaster, said Garrison would direct if theft is confirmed.
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Asheville
Farmers Federation
W. B. Garrison
Washington
Dan W. Hill
Chicago Sees 781 Traffic Deaths in 1925
Chicago coroner reports nearly 100 more automobile fatalities in 1925 than in 1924. Two deaths occurred yesterday, bringing the year total to 781 compared with 687 the prior year.
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Chicago
Wilmington Blind Man Receives New Overcoat After Theft
In Wilmington on December 29 AP reports a blind peanut and newspaper vendor, John Wilkins, had his overcoat stolen but is now wearing a finest outer garment thanks to a prominent citizen. The thief remains at large amid a severe cold wave.
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Wilmington
John Wilkins
Wilkins
Pershing to Seek Dental Care in Tacna Visit No Political Move
Washington reports that General Pershing will not withdraw as arbiter in the Tacna Arica dispute. He travels from Arica for dental treatment with officials saying the return to the United States is for health care only. The department refused to discuss his blood pressure or any health implications, stressing no diplomatic significance to his trip.
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Washington
Coolidge
Tacna Arica
White House
Arica
Chile- Peru
South America
General Pershing
Department
United States
Florida Warm Spell Persists With Rise Expected Tomorrow
Jacksonville forecast notes rising temperatures across Florida with continued warmth anticipated into tomorrow according to the weather bureau.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Weather Bureau
Miners and Operators Move Toward End of Coal Strike
In New York today the anthracite operators and United Mine Workers move toward a settlement. W. W. Inglis says operators will open books to public view and may concede to miners in talks at the Union League Club. Separate meetings precede a 3 p.m. joint session as John L. Lewis arrives for negotiations.
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New York
W. W. Inglis
Anthracite Operators Conference
Union League Club
Inglis
Atlantic City
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. Lewis
Ireglis
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Lews
Cadillac
Miners and Operators resume coal talks in New York
In New York on December 29 officials from both sides of the Pennsylvania anthracite dispute reopen discussions at the Union League Club after a summer deadlock. Leaders Avan Markle and Major William Inglis preside as John L. Lewis and the miners seek a wage basis, while operators back a long term contract and wage status. William Green of the AFL is slated to speak tomorrow in New York.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Union League Club
Avan Markle
William Inglis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Pinchot
Certified Public Accountants
William Green
American Federation of Labor
American Association For Labor Legislation
Firecrews respond to trash fire near 214 boulevard
Firemen were called this afternoon at 1 45 to extinguish a blazing trash pile near 214 boulevard. No damage occurred as chemicals were used to quench the blaze.
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214 Boulevard
Nashville man fined for hotel law violation in Winston-Salem
M W Brabham of Nashville Tennessee was fined 25 dollars in municipal court by Judge T W Watson for violating the state hotel law in Winston-Salem a few weeks ago. The case against a Salisbury woman in the same charge was dismissed.
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Winston-Salem
M. W. Brabham
Nashville, Tenn
T. W. Watson
Salisbury
Bad Boy Killer Takes Own Life Attempt After Brooklyn Tragedy
Harry Cowan described as a "bad boy" lay critically wounded in a Brooklyn hospital after fatally shooting Edith Burton, a young stenographer, at her home and then attempting suicide. Police suspect Cowan fled with $12,000 from a 1912 hotel theft. notes imply remorse and alleged blackmail linked to a blonde woman and her family. The victim's mother identified Cowan as a persistent suitor known as Arthur Rogers.
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New York
Harry Cowan
Brooklyn
Edith Burton
Cowan
Emil H. Reimers
Latham
Thirteen Injured In A C Line Wreck Near Cadess S C
Thirteen people were injured in a wreck of Atlantic Coast Line train 181 near Cadess South Carolina. A broken rail caused derailment at 12 19 a m three miles from Cadess leaving the engine baggage coach one passenger coach one diner and two sleeping cars off the tracks. Five passengers plus the engineer and fireman and six other employees suffered slight injuries as travelers were detoured and continued their journey.
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Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Cadess
S. C
Cades
Coolidge Father of President Improves Yet Unable to Use Legs
Plymouth Vermont December 29 AP Col John C Coolidge father of the president shows improved condition though Dr Albert W Cram Bridgewater says full recovery of use of his lower limbs is unlikely. He has been unable to walk for several days.
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Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Albert W. Cram
Bridgewater
Wheeler Wins I K Efforts in Supreme Court
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana wins relief as the District of Columbia Court upholds his demurrer and dismisses a conspiracy indictment connected with oil and gas land permits. Edwin Booth and Gordon Campbell also cleared. government may seek higher court review.
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Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Walsh
Wheeler
Edwin S. Booth
Interior Department
Gordon Campbell
Booth
Campbell
Edwins
Golf pro burned to death as club destroyed by fire
James G. Campbell golf professional and his wife died in Mobile when Mobile Country Club burned early today. Campbell and wife were found in their third floor quarters, secretary Mr Stevens burned after leaping from the flames. Clyde Kelly saved by breaking through flames. Dance had ended about 1 am. Campbell aged 51 was born in Scotland with a son in Delmonde Waiil.
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Mobile
Ala
James G. Campbell
Mobile Country Club
Campbells
Stevens
Clyde Kelly
James Campbell
Campbell
Scotland
George Campbell
Delmonde
Waiil
Banks To Close For First Day Of New Year
Announcement says all city banks will close all day Friday for the New Year. It is customary for banks to observe this day by closing. No word yet on whether merchants will close.
Clarence A Ferrell Fatally Injured In Auto Crash
Two deaths reported in High Point as Clarence A Ferrell 50 and James M Rodden 66 die from automobile strike and illness. Ferrell struck at South Main and Green streets. driver fled. Rodden, former Rowan County resident, dies at 404 Kearns Street after months of ill health. funeral in Springfield cemetery with Rev. O L Ruth officiating. Rodden survived by widow, children, and siblings. Ferrell formerly of Durham Hosiery, buried in Durham or High Point area.
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James M. Rodden
Kearns Street
Mr. Rodden
High Point
Rowan County
R. L
C. R. Rodden
Pearl Morris
Carl Sumners
Garland Smith
B. A. Redden
Annie Lepard
Church of Christ
O. L. Ruth
Springfield Cemetery
Clarence A. Ferrell
South Main
Green Streets
Kerreil
Yow
R. K R. Perrell
Durham
Ferrell
High V Point
W. Bb
Mary Ann Pervod
KR. K. Ferrell
Durhzan
Rhuumond
Cardinal Mercier undergoes stomach operation in Brussels
Cardinal L R Mercier aged 74, primate of Belgium, was operated on at 8 30 this morning for a stomach lesion. Surgeon Dr Demees reported after the procedure that all was normal and the cardinal's condition was good.
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Brussels
Mercier
Batium
Demees
General Pershing Return Announced by State Department
Formal announcement states General Pershing will return to the United States soon. The declaration was issued today by the State Department.
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Washington
General Pershing
United States
State Department
Cotton futures slip as Liverpool weakens early trade
New Grieens New Uleans December 29 The cotton market opened easier as Liverpool declined 14 points. First trades showed losses of 9 to 13 points and with Liverpool weakness in the January position prices fell there to 19.40 for January 18.94 for March 18.62 for May and 17.72 for October, down 34 to 18 points from yesterday's close.
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Liverpol
Liverpool
Morrison visits department heads on Raleigh trip
Former North Carolina governor Morrison met with State Secretary W N Everett Auditor Baxter Durham and Agriculture Commissioner W A Graham during a Raleigh visit. The trip highlighted Morrison's displeasure with state affairs and his tense relation with J W Bailey dating from 1922.
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Morrison
Raleigh
W. N. Everett
Department of State
Baxter Durham
W. A. Graham
McLean
Charlotte
Mr. Morrison
J. W. Bailey
A. D. Watts
Bailey
Mr. Watts
Colonel Watts
Morrison- Bailey
anti-Morrison
Woodrow Wilson
T. W. Bickett
Rasleigh
Mr. Wilson
Bickett
South Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
Aycock
Glenn
Roosevelt
Kitchin
Craig
Bas
Bat
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