Washington Is Merriest City On Christmas
United Press reports Washington, the cosmopolitan capital, festively observes Christmas with embassies and society functions. The White House hosts a great community tree and Noel singers as Coolidge and the First Lady receive visitors during a busy holiday season and New Year reception.
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Washington
United Press
Washington Society
Coolidge
White House
Pennsylvanian Avenue
Ship Periled in Gale Off Dark Island
The ill starred steamer Starr rode at anchor in a gale at Cordova Alaska as the tow line to the tug Roosevelt parted. Rescue was doubtful due to bad sea conditions and previous grounding off Dark Island two weeks earlier. The Northwestern moved to assist, but high winds kept ships at bay.
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United Press
Cordova
Alaska
Starr
Roosevelt
Dark Island
Northwestern
Millions visit Gettysburg shrine for Civil War site
Gettysburg battlefield officials estimate over 2,000,000 tourists visit annually. In the latest quarterly report guide tours carried 473,112 people through the field where the Civil War’s decisive battle occurred.
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United Press
Gettysburg
United States
Radio Fan Killed in Cleveland by Aerial Erection
Ernest Savasinni died when a long iron post being raised to the garage roof touched high tension lines in his back yard. His son assisted as the post fell onto the wires causing the electrocution in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Ernest Savasinni
Weather report from Indianapolis airport at 9 30 a m
West wind at 3 mph. Barometric pressure 30.38 inches. Temperature 34 degrees. Ceiling unlimited. Visibility three quarters of a mile with ground fog.
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Indianapolis
Christmas Greeting Echoes Through Decades From Indianapolis Doctor
A prominent Indianapolis physician circulates a Christmas greeting recalling “thirty years ago” with memories of low prices and simple customs contrasted with modern life. The letter notes social changes, modern conveniences, new vices, and a wary view of contemporary times as it wishes a happy new year.
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Indianapolis
Stowaway Trend Lures Flappers Into Seafaring Thrill
Cape May N J December 25 A veteran steward E W Arculus says young women seek stowaway adventures aboard ships to Europe describing a rising trend. He notes flappers chase the romance of the sea as a thrill equal to men and warn that women boarding trans Atlantic vessels to steal rides is becoming a serious factor for large companies.
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United Press
Cape May
N. J
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United States Shipping Board
Arculus
South Jersey
Europe
Bank thief John Henry escapes jail after switch with Kramer
In Louisville a bank thief fled after swapping identities with W. H. Kramer. A woman, L. J. Bradbury, posed as Kramer’s lawyer and posted bond then arranged a meeting in his office. The supposed Kramer failed to appear. Bradbury arranged the bond and visit, but the ruse collapsed when Henry did not show.
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Louisville
W. H. Kramer
John Henry
L. J. Bradbury
Kramer
Bradbury
Henry
Two Union City men hurt in separate crashes
Walter S Kerr aged 50 and George W Kerr aged 67, both of Union City, were injured Monday night when their car collided with another at Fifty second and Illinois streets. George Kerr suffered serious chest and back injuries while his brother sustained severe cuts and bruises. Alice Davis of 1239 Deloss Street was cut on the head in a crash at Rural Street and Southeastern Avenue. Traffic Code Is Gift Bound copies of the new city traffic code were gifts from City Clerk William A Boyce Jr. to the mayor, board of safety, police and fire chiefs, and city councilmen.
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Walter S. Kerr
George W Kerr
Union City
Fifty-second
Illinois
Kerr
Alice Davis
Deloss Street
Rural Street
Southeastern Avenue
William A. Boyce Jr
Board of Safety
Mysterious chase ends with air mail escape from Omaha
D Olan Meeker of Rochester New York returns by air from Reno to Omaha and escapes reporters as he takes an air mail plane at 3 39 am. He flies toward Chicago after crossing the press at Municipal field. Miss Ruth McConnell of New York remains missing with her mother possibly en route from Salt Lake City.
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United Press
Omaha
Ruth McConnell
New York
D. Olan Meeker
Rochester
N. Y
Meeker
Reno
Nev
Bowhan
Municipal Airfield
Ft. Crook Air Field
Municipal Field
Chicago
Miss McConnell
Salt Lake City
Sanatorium Fire Damages Brookville Road Facility
A defective flue caused a fire at the Brookville Road Sanatorium on 16 Brookville Road at 2 30 a m Tuesday. Two patients, including a 76 year old woman, were in the west wing. the blaze stayed in the east wing and did not endanger them. The building, owned by Louth Chevrolet Company and run by Mrs Emma Gielow, sustained about 2000 dollars in damage. No contents were harmed. A separate fire of unknown origin damaged Ed Greenough’s home at 2255 Meridian Street Monday afternoon, burning much of the roof and contents with an estimated 2000 dollars in damage.
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Lew Shank
Brookville Road
Louth Chevrolet Company
Bootlegger’s Seven Gallons Proves Only Three Quarts Alcohol
Deputy federal prohibition chief recounts a patrol arrest of Ray Cart who carried five cans of liquor. A hidden compartment under each cap contained three quarts of alcohol, while the rest was water, revealing a scheme to charge for seven gallons while supplying only three.
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James G. Browning
Curtis Barge
Ray Cart
North Alabama Street
Federal
Carl
Bus and Interurban Crash. Passengers Escape Injury
A Peoples bus and an Inter-State interurban collided at Meridian and South street Monday night. Driver Ralph Manwaring, 22, of 2817 Brill street, said he did not see the interurban until impact. Police questioned passengers and took them to their destinations.
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South Street
Ralph Manwaring
Brill Street
J S Help Europe Settle Financial Jam
Washington December 25 America offers Europe permission to draft American experts to aid in solving reparations issues from the Dawes plan. President Coolidge would approve selected specialists though the U S will not join the conference. Evacuation of the Rhineland and a large bond flotation to commercialize reparations are also debated.
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America
Europe
Coolidge
Kellogg
United States
Esme Howard
Germany
Reparations Commission
Owen D. Young
New York
Henry M. Robinson
Los Angeles
Dawes Commission
Nelson Perkins
Jeremiah Smith
Boston
Rufus Dawes
Chicago
Rhineland
Christmas Holiday Confusion in Soviet Union
In Moscow on December 25, official Christmas observance contrasts with widespread disbelief among Soviet citizens. The government allows Dec. 25 as a holiday, with stores and offices closed, while the majority reject the celebration and the Greek Orthodox churches plan Jan 7 observances under the Julian calendar.
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United Press
Moscow
Society of the Godless
Highbrow Radio Play Tests Public Taste With Wilde Adaptation
A National Broadcasting Company experiment tests listener reaction to lyric prose with music by presenting Oscar Wilde’s The Nightingale and the Rose on Friday night December 28 from 9:30 to 10 pm eastern. Wilhelm Schaeffer wrote the music. Jessica Dragonette voices The Nightingale with Aline Berry Harvey Hayes and Ben Grauer in speaking roles.
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Wilde
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Wilhelm Schaeffer
New York
Jessica Dragonette
Bicknell Fund Reaches 2906 and 28 Cents After Last Minute Gifts
Last minute donations raise the Bicknell Christmas cheer fund to 2906.28 with additional food candy and toys received. Gifts and late funds will be delivered Wednesday by the local committee and the Columbia Conserve Company will supply two truckloads of soup for distribution to the needy.
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Houdini act ends in liquor arrest on sleeve
Washington police nabbed William Simpson after spotting a bulge under his sleeve a half gallon bottle tied to a string hung from his neck. Officer H J McDonald arrested him for possession of liquor.
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H. J. McDonald
William Simpson
Simpson
Briton fatally shot by a lamb near Chatham
Isaac Chambers, 49, was near Chatham while talking with a shepherd when a lamb jumped against a loaded gun resting on the ground. The discharged shot struck Chambers in the head, killing him.
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London
Chatham
Isaac Chambers
Chamber
Chambers
Christmas Day Happenings Across Indiana and Nearby States
A holiday collage notes theft attempts and charitable acts in Indiana towns. A Muncie widow’s $35 is returned by a reader, while a Ossian farmer seeks a stolen Christmas tree reward. Community trees brighten towns from Muncie to Summitville with Santa appearances and local club sponsorships.
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Albany
Santa Claus
Muncie
David Werling
Ossian
Sorosis Club
Delaware County
Opera Star Fined for Concealed Wardrobe in Southampton
Italian opera singer Signor Antonio Scotti faced a $180 plus penalty after customs found an extensive wardrobe hidden in his luggage at Southampton. He carried twenty two pairs of silk socks nine pairs of leather gloves four silk undergarments and six and a half pounds of cigars.
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Southampton
England
Signor
Antonio Scotti
England Rest for Christmas Holiday Amid Nationwide Festivities
Britain shuts down for a two day Christmas vacation with shops pubs and transport limited. London lacks newspapers and radio bulletins will carry news until Thursday. Turkeys trees gifts and dole define celebrations as Boxing Day nears with seasonal tips from traders to customers.
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London
Britain
Convicted driver puzzled by traffic lights on Christmas
Mt. Sterling Ohio marshal stops a state truck driver from an Ohio penitentiary after he questions red lights and why they exist. The man, 20 years in prison, notes there were no lights when he was first jailed. In Noblesville Indiana influenza quarantine cancels events and closes theaters on Christmas Day.
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Mt. Sterling
Ohio Penitentiary
Trusty
United Preas
Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton County
Abingdon Hymnal Edition Issued at Evansville College
The Abingdon Hymnal edited by Evansville College President Earl E Harper has a 100000 copy edition. He presented 250 copies to Evansville College.
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Times
Evansville
Ind
Abingdon Hymnal
Earl E. Harper
Evansville College
Syrup Balsamba Advertisement for Cough Relief
An advertisement promotes Syrup Balsamba for coughs after flu and grip. It markets a medicine gist aimed at relief from persistent cough symptoms.
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