James Sloan Jr Transfer Ties to Secret Service Role
James Sloan Jr longtime White House bodyguard and chief of the White Horse Corps will become chief secret service operator in Detroit. He is expected to take the post after January 1, succeeding by Joseph Murphy formerly of Boston. Trans Atlantic traffic remains heavy with people traveling rather than ships.
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Washington
James Sloan, Jr
White Horse Corer Service Squad
Roose
Velt
Detroit
Joseph Murphy
Boston
Jailbreak Case Ends With Federal Prison Sentence
J S Taylor alias Gallagher, linked to the Plymouth post office robbery, pleaded guilty before Judge Anderson in Indianapolis. He received two and a half years in Leavenworth after a nine month pursuit that involved six revolvers and a dozen stolen items, while an innocent man later sued for false imprisonment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
J. S. Taylor
Gallagher
Chicago
Fred T. Hartwell
la Crosse
Wis
F. C. Dailey
Anderson
Plymouth
Leavenworth
Taylor
Ocean
Liberty
Secret Service
Yeggs
City Work Promises Christmas Auditorium Gift
Roanoke notes a drive to fund an auditorium and exposition hall as a long sought city project. A local resident’s remark on a corn issue is cited humorously as a side note.
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Roanoke
Dietz Livery Cars Now Kept At 209 State Street Garage
The Dietz Livery cars that formerly stood on Third Street are now kept in the garage at 209 State Street and will be at customers' service at all times. Phone 334.
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DIETZ
Third Street
State Street
Eight Railroads Form $30 Million Indiana Merger
Eight railroads affiliated with the New York Central system filed for a $30,000,000 merger in Indiana. The group includes the C C C and St Louis, Peoria and Eastern, Lake Erie and Western, Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Michigan Central, Chicago Indiana and Southern, and Indiana Harbor Belt. The filing fee was $300,000, a Indiana record. Indiana roads also sought a 2.5 cent fare through the upcoming legislature.
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Indianapolis
Ind
New York Central Lines
St. Louis
Peoria & Eastern
Lake Erie & Western
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Louisville
Lake Short
Michigan Southern
Michigan Central
Chicago
Indiana & Southern
Indiana Harbor Belt
Indiana
Invincible Motorcycle Club Plans Brooklyn Spring Run
The Invincible Motorcycle Club of Brooklyn New York announces its annual spring run set for May 2. It outlines details for members and spectators joining the ride through city streets.
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The
Invincible Motorcycle Club of
Brooklyn
N. Y
No Christmas Joy for Strike Child This Season
A wartime era piece recalls last year's Union Santa touring camps to spread cheer while this season finds the union funds short and supporters scarce leaving children without holiday gifts.
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Union
Santa Claus
Christmas in Tent Colonies Dims Amid Colorado Coal Strike
In southern Colorado strike families face a cheerless Christmas as the United Mine Workers struggle with funds. No official Santa Claus or gifts are planned. volunteers and external donors will determine how many of the 3000 children receive clothing and toys.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Santa Claus
United Mine Workers’ Union
Ohio
E. L. Doyle
Frank P. Walsh
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
United Press
United States
Austrian Ambassador Announces Wartime Note Redemption Suspension
Dr Dumba the Austrian ambassador announced that redemption of notes held by citizens of countries at war with Austro Hungary will be temporarily suspended. This blocks payment on Austrian four and one half percent notes due January 1. Santa Claus will keep neutrality by staying away from Europe almost entirely.
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New York
Austro-Hungary
Dumba
Santa Claus
Europe
Salads Taste Similar with French Dressing Claim
A reader complains that modern salads taste alike no matter the ingredients and blames the ubiquitous French dressing for the similarity. The letter reflects diner frustration with culinary trends and pantry staples.
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U.S
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J. AL. Hertwell
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la Vallieres
B. Rose
United Press Appeal
Aveshaal
Austria
Ord
Ford
Hopweber & Son
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