CHINA'S MILITARY WARS LEFT IN A SERIOUS Muddle
Chinese military developments show Feng Yu-siang extending control over northern China from Mongolia to the sea, while Chang Tso-lin gains near Mukden. American destroyers head to Shanghai from Manila though no special significance is seen amid tensions. Washington observers warn Feng faces potential attacks from multiple sides as power shifts unfold, with speculative railroad routes and Soviet ties adding to the complexity.
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Washington
Tientsin
North China
Feng Yu-Ssiang
Chang Tso-Lin
Mukden
Chang
Great Wall
China
Shanghai
Manila
Feng
Wu Pei-Fu
Mongolia
Pacific
Lake Bailia
Kelgan
Peking
Japan
Mitchell vows to press defense plan after court martial
Colonel William Mitchell says he will continue his fight for a national defense system that protects the country. In response to a Florida Morning State inquiry, he notes any plans are pending a court martial reviewing board decision and would avoid business that conflicts with his defense efforts.
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Tallahassee
Fla
William Mitchell
Florida
Mitchell
Outbreak of gang warfare believed cause of deaths
New York December 26 AP A renewed gang war believed to be responsible for a pistol battle at the Adonis Social Club in South Brooklyn killed Richard Lonergan and two others at a Christmas party climax. Lonergan identified by his mother as a member of the white hand gang led by William Lovett. Aaron Haines and Neil Perry named as other assailants. Perry found dead outside. James Hart wounded and arrested on homicide charge. Helen Logan and May Wilson hospitalized to identify Hart. Police also detained Joseph Howard and Pat Maloney who described lights being turned off and the ensuing fire fight.
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New York
Brooklyn
Adinis
Richard Lonergan
Lonergan
Mary Lonergan
White Hand
William Lovett
Cumberland Hospital
Helen Logan
May Wilson
Hart
Joseph Howard
Pat Maloney
McLaughlin Accepts Office as Police Commissioner
George V. McLaughlin, state superintendent of banks, announced his acceptance of the office of police commissioner offered by Mayor-elect James J. Walker. He will assume January 1 as Walker becomes mayor, succeeding Richard E. Enright whose term ends with the Hylan administration.
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McLaughlin
New York
George V. McLaughlin
Banks
James J. Walker
Walker
Richard E. Enright
Hylan
Professor and Librarian Wed in Charlottesville
Professor Charles Alfred Graves a UVA faculty member for 26 years and Miss Catherine R Lipop a law librarian and Charlottesville School Board member quietly married in Charlottesville Virginia on December 26. They will honeymoon in New York. Graves is a widower with four children and is twenty years older than his bride.
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Charlottesville
Charles Alfred Graves
Net
University of Virginia
Catherine R. Lipop
New York
Graves
Lipop
Coal Operators Urge Workers Back as Strike Persists
Operators advertise in Sunday papers offering to pay the prestrike wage for eight months and a renegotiated long term contract. United Mine Workers leader Thomas Kennedy said the men will not be stampeded back to work and will return only with a new contract.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Hazelton
Man with Crutch Ends Life After Shooting Gallery Visit
Charles J. Smith, crippled with a two crutch limp, entered a Louisville downtown shooting gallery today and, after paying a nickel, shot at a target then killed himself with a second bullet. He proclaimed farewell and left a note stating he could not stand life or improve. Ivy Hoke, wife of the owner, noted the cold 15 degree weather as the context.
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Louisville
Charles J. Smith
Goodby
Ivy Hoke
Smith
Charles Smith
Southern Bell plans record southern expansion for 1926
Atlanta report reveals a $33.3 million 1926 program for additions extensions and replacements across Alabama Florida Georgia North and South Carolina Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee. The effort aims to boost service for over 112 500 telephones and more than 19 000 employees with Florida Louisiana and Alabama receiving the largest investments.
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Atlanta
South
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Lousiana
North Carolina
Tase
Smoking Suit Latest Style Out for Women
London reports a new fashion trend the smoking suit for women comprising jackets and trousers in Chinese style with dark embroidered fabrics. It appears at women only smoking parties where cigarettes replace tea cups, reflecting bold social shifts in smart circles this season.
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London
Eight Year Old Musician Edward Dyer to Play for President
Eddie Dyer of Auburn N Y leaves for Washington to perform for President and Mrs Coolidge. Violinist Peter Kurtz of Auburn guides his training and Auburn Kiwanis provide financial support for the boy’s musical education.
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Auburn
N. Y
Eddie Dyer
Washington
Youthful Slayer At Large In Johnson City Shooting
Sykie Oaks of Johnson City was fatally shot in a Buffalo street apartment last night. Arthur Roberts, 15, is being sought by police as the slayer after reportedly firing the shot during a quarrel with Oaks. Roberts fled toward Bristol after the incident, wearing a gray flannel shirt and blue trousers with a gray cap.
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Bristol
Tenn
Sykie Oaks
Johnson City
Buffalo Street
Arthur Roberts
Roberts
Oaks
Robert
Kentucky
Storm damages heavy in France with crippled lines
Paris reports telegraph and telephone lines heavily damaged by days of violent weather. The ministry of commerce warns of a serious situation with repairs taking weeks. Torrential rains flood Charolles and threaten railways near Aix les Baines and along tributaries of Lake Bourget.
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Paris
Ministery of Commerce
Charolles
Aix-les-Baines
Chaelone Sur-Saone
Saone
Kingsport Patrols Fail To Halt City Car Theft Epidemic
Kingsport reports three automobile thefts in the business district over the past week with no arrests or clues. Thefts occurred within 200 feet of each other on Market and Broad streets, targets include a 1924 Ford coupe owned by Howard Long, a Chrysler coupe owned by Jack Gillespie, and a Ford touring car owned by J R Ball. Rewards totaling $50 offered. police notify nearby towns but no reports received. Observers fear a organized gang operates across Morristown Greeneville Johnson City and Bristol with similar losses.
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Kingsport
New York
Chicago
Howard Long
Times Office
Market Street
Tennessee
Jack Gillespie
Mills Motor Company
J. R. Ball
Sullivan Street
Clinchfield
Broad Street
Ball
Morristown
Greeneville
Johnson City
Bristol
Post-Christmas Cold Wave Drives Down Mercury Across States
A fierce post-Christmas cold wave grips the northern United States and Canada with subzero readings from Minnesota to North Dakota and Ontario. Minot, North Dakota reports 23 below zero, Pass records 28 below, while Chicago and New York face frigid conditions as the cold center shifts eastward toward the Atlantic. Temperatures plunge across New England, Vermont at 2 above and Boston area near 4 above, with Atlanta at 26 above and New York forecast to dip further Monday.
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Associated Press
United States
Atlantic Seaboard
Minnesota
North Dakota
Canada
Minot
N. D
Chicago
Middlewest
Atlanta
New York
Adirondacks
Tomorow
Fort Covington
Canadian
Owl’s Head
New England
Vermont
Boston
Administration moves to broaden farm relief program
Washington Dec 26 The administration plans to broaden the farm relief program to include machinery to handle surplus crops. President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine support conservative legislation to aid sale of surplus crops in export trade via a government commission but not to place the government in business. Iowa delegates National discussions with farmers and bankers on marketing surplus corn preceded Des Moines travel.
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Washington
Coolidge
Jardine
Congressional Farm Bloc
Federal Aid Commission
White House
Des Moines
Iowa
Dickinson
Republican
Quiet Is Restored In Tientsin Sector After Battle
Quiet returned to Tientsin as Marshal Feng Yu-Hsiang’s National Peoples Army captured the city from General Chang Ling’s Chili army. Guards protecting foreign areas withdrew and train service to Peking began to be restored as pursuit of Li’s defeated forces continued westward toward the railway.
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Tientin
Tientsin
Chili
Chang- Ling
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Nation Peoples’ Army
Peking
Feng
National Army
Parties plan furor as French finance bills race to chamber
Paris Dec 26 AP The government majority in the Chamber of Deputies races to present a financial program ahead of the new session. Premier Briand refuses further cabinet changes while Finance Minister Doumer’s plan awaits rejection or approval. Left cartel groups claim drafts ready for Monday morning introduction.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Doumer
Chamber
Left Cartel
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