Derailment Fatal to Engineer and Fireman
The Camden Cape May local on Reading Railroad derailed at Bennet three miles north of Cape May when an open switch was missed. Engineer Albert Saumenig aged 50 and fireman Jules Blake aged 30, both of Tuckahoe, were killed and trapped in wreckage. no passengers were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cape May
N. J
Camden-Cape May
Reading
Bennet
Here
Albert Saumenig
Jules Blake
Tuckahoe
Evening Radio Programs and Concert Listings from 1926
Radio stations across the United States broadcast a slate of evening programs including Offenbach's Tales of Hoffmann on WEAF and a Christmas cantata on WOO, with orchestras, choral concerts, talks, and sports updates listed for stations from Philadelphia to Detroit and New York. The item formats varied by time, station, and program type, reflecting the era’s broad live radio programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WEAF
Offenbach
Tales of Hofmann
WOO
Philadelphia
WJZ
New York
Paul Robeson
Hadley
KOA
Denver
Radio Station Listings and Concert Broadcasts
A fragmented radio schedule lists stations such as Dancing 730 WBZ, WGHB and 8 00 CNRO with 9 00 KMA KFKK 10 00 WCCO. Mentions St Louis Mue ie Shenandoah Poultry East Pittsburgh and concerts with Houston St Louis wake Hill Springfield Baltimore and Philadelphia opera and orchestras in multiple markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBZ
WGHB
CNRO
WGHP
KMA
KFKK
WCCO
St. Louie
Mueie
Shenandoah
Poultry
Pittebnreh
Bers Sn
Houston
Springfield
Baltimre
Gfyo
Net Metal Light
Enor
WCAU
Oerchestra
WE. Philadelphie
Oval
Atinn
Evening Broadcast Schedule Highlights Local Entertainment
The Indianapolis News lists a December 20 program lineup starting 6:30 with Merchants Heat and Light Co. details followed by stock market reports, a children's hour, and an Indianapolis Athletic Club Ensemble talk on Flower for Xmas by Clarence R. Greene. Evening concerts fill Circle Theater and Firestone Corner with radio hours through 10:30 featuring Charlie Davis Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Heat and Light Co
Indianapolis News
The
Franklin Life Insurance Company
Indianapolis Athletic Club
George Irish
Clarence R. Greene
Greene
Flower Shop
Circle Theater
Baldwin
Firestone Corner
Elear
Charlie Davis
Radio Listings Across Cities Highlight Late Evening Music
A fragmented schedule shows stations from Cleveland to Los Angeles airing choirs orchestras and dance music across 10:00 to 11:00 PM. Programs feature service listings for cities including New York Chicago Hartford Minneapolis St Paul Calgary and Oakland with bands orchestras and solo acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
KMOX
St. Louisa
Springfield
Aston—Theater
WRVA
Remond — Orchestra
WTIC
Hartford — Organ
WTAM
Cleveland—Orchestra
WCCO
Minneapolis- St. Paul
Solois
CNBC
Calgary — Serenaders
WRNY
New York
WSB
Atlanta
KFI
Ls Angeles
Letite Music Klux
Oakland Ducks
KPNF
Shonandoad
Rolia
Subdues Fire on Ship West Celina off Massachusetts
Forty crew members completed a 36 hour battle to control a fire that swept a forward hold aboard the United States Shipping Board steamer West Celina off the Massachusetts coast. A wireless from Capt. Frank Stevens said the ship was no longer in danger and would reach Boston soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Boston
United States Shipping Board
West Celina
Massachusetts
Charlestown Navy Yard
Frank Stevens
Missing tube in head surgeon leaves instrument after operation
Lebanon Ind December 20 A patient who had sinus surgery last summer developed severe pains as x rays revealed a six inch rubber tube left in a cavity over the left eye. The tube was removed.
Santa and Clowns Race to Game Shop for Bowling Joy
Santa leads a playful rush to a game shop where dwarfs and kids join a bowling scene with oversized balls and tiny pins. Wee Scouty tops the pinsetters as laughter echoes, then checkers spark lively fun and squeals from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Clowny
Coppy
Wee
Glee Club Show Sparks Jest Over Song Numbers
Indiana University judge Guido H. Stempel teased a co ed at Assembly Hall after noticing the glee club singers wore numbers on their program. She explained the digits indicated upcoming songs, not player uniforms.
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United Press Bloomington
Ind
Guido H. Stempel
Assembly Hall
Indiana University
University Glee Club
Glee Club
Would Buy Phone Firm New Company Files Petition
The Associated Telephone Company files with the public service commission seeking authority to buy The Public Service Company in Leesburg North Webster and nearby areas and The Royal Telephone Company in Milford. The petition requests approval to issue 86000 in first mortgage bonds 6 percent 28600 in cumulative preferred stock and 2800 no par shares at 10 each. Carl Mote attorney for Merchants Heat and Light Company of Indianapolis is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Associated Telephone Company
The
Public Service Company
Leesburg
North Webster
Royal Telephone Company
Milford
Carl Mote
Merchants Heat and Light Company of
Indianapolis
New Rotunda Lights At Statehouse For January Session
New drop lights installed in the Statehouse rotunda promise to eliminate deep shadows when the Legislature opens January 6. Custodian Benjamin F. Peirce notes the change and lawmakers will view World War Memorial Plaza replicas, including the memorial replica in the main corridor and a large shrine reproduction now being installed under the new lighting.
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Benjamin
Peirce
Indiana
World War Memorial Plaza
Building Permits Filed in Nevins District
Building permits shown include 1832 W. Washington by erman and Helmer for a furnace. 5265 College listed for Metzger furnace. 4005 College for Wood furnace. 1905 BE Minne 60 S00 for Lee furnace. and 530 Udell for Lee garage with a $250 value.
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Nevins
Acct
W. Washington Erman and Helmer
College
Metzger
Wood
Lee
Udell
Few $2.50 Gold Pieces Here In Indianapolis Banks
Banks in Indianapolis report scarcity of $2.50 gold pieces for Christmas gifts. Fletcher American National Bank has only $300 of the quarter eagles left. other banks run out or have limited supplies. The U S Treasury sent 520,000 of the coins to Federal reserve banks for holiday need. Secretary Mellon urges a two coin limit per person.
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Indianapolis
Fletcher American National Bank
United Press
United States Treasury
Federal Reserve
Mellon
Dry Raiders to Prison in Blackmail Case
Three Cleveland justices of the peace and dry raiders were sentenced for blackmail after being found guilty. Frank Cowles Harley Douglas and Vincent Jacobs were accused of entering a confectioner’s shop and taking 25 dollars at gunpoint with threats of dry raiding. Cowles received four years Douglas two years and Jacobs an indefinite sentence in Mansfield reformatory.
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Ohio
Breakfast at White Cafe Starts the Day Right
Breakfast at White Cafe tempts with appetizing dishes at odd penny prices on the Circle. Patrons praise quick service and simple outdoor seating as a brisk morning meal option.
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White Cafeteria
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Tinymites
NEA Service, Inc
Howard
WIG Ligh
Omaha
Bauer
Washington—Orchestra
Atlantic City
Clevelands
Milwaukee
Hastipene Ae AU
Philadelphae Teetal
Dallas—Orchestra
Clearwater
Philadelphia—Orchestra
WOCOX
Detroit
WCSH
Portland
WFWE
Detroit—Little
Eypne
Atlantic Quartet
van Gty
Dieta
Notre Pas
Weae
WLIT
WSAI
WOR
Stival
England
Bert Hanlon
Allen & Eddie
Morton Beck
Max York, Jr
Gang
Stanislofi
Ventriloquist
Warren & O'Brien
Anfield Benteel
Gould
Grohs ‘Boyd & Wallin
Gragie
Motion Pictures
Ricardo Cortez
Florence Vidor
the the Sea
Hal Roach
Bob G” Gordon
Charley Davis and His Gang
Tom
Paramount
Mabel Normand
Fox News
Bud MelIntyre
Emil Seidel and His
Orchestra
Dorothy Mackaill
Jack Mulhall
Louise Brooks
Buster” Collier
Louise Powell
Kiddie Revue
Stolarevsky
P Bobby Vernon
Mutual
Sam Morris
Ferl Carroll
Don Mullally
Stoll
Dante Rope
Lyric Dance Palace
Connie Dolly
Gray
Rhythm Kings
WFBM
KPRC
WSMB
WHAZ
WNRY
RFNF
KPO
Jimmy Kemper
Paramount Orchestra
Paul Yocan & CO
Cahill & Wills
Demplle
Vera Reynolds
Lebanon
Russell
Zioneville
I. U
New Company
Statehouse
Monument Circle
the Musical Center OF
Remler
Kruse-Connel
W. Ohto
LCO
Victor
Complete Toy Department
Chis Yairi Wooti
Furniture Co
Washington Street
Lope Uni
Atwater
Akers
Atwater Keating
Atwater Kent
Atw Opera
Sundter
Kent Radio
WGN
H. T. Electric ‘Co
Pitol
WCAE
WGR
Buy
Atwater Kent Radio
Srunawick
N. Penn
Keith
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