Christmas Rum Death Toll Rises in New York
The death toll from Christmas drinking in greater New York reached 23 with many more hospitalized for alcoholism. Deaths were also reported in Chicago, Detroit, Des Moines, Milwaukee, and Omaha. Medical examiner Dr. Charles G. Norris calls for intensive chemical analysis to confirm poison or excess. Federal and Washington officials discuss responsibility and investigations into liquor sources.
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New. York
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Omaha
Charles G. Norris
New York City
Washington
Prohibition Unit
John J. Burnett Named President of Erie Railroad
John J. Burnett is introduced as the new president of the Erie Railroad. He started his career in the railroad service as a brakeman rising through the ranks to top leadership.
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John J. Burnett
The
Eriey Railroad
Norris Hearing Escalates in Fight Over Dr Norris Conviction
The Norris hearing reveals a confrontation where Simpson struck Carr and witnesses describe swings. Mayor Menchan testifies he would pay up to 60 000 to convict Dr Norris in the Chipps slaying, with 15 000 to Fort Worth and 3 500 to Austin prosecutors, and up to 100 000 if necessary, while the son claims the father's death deprived him of support and education.
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Simpson
Carr
Menchan
Norris
Chipps
Fort Worth
Austin
Coolidge Calles Exchange Salutes
Exchange between President Coolidge and Plutarco Elias Calles expresses cordial friendship and mutual cooperation. The letters emphasize ongoing cooperation to improve understanding between the United States and Mexico and to benefit both nations and humanity.
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United States of America
Plutarco Elias Calles
Lawyer Flogging Probe Ordered by Tombs County Judge
An order for a special term of Tombs County Superior Court and grand jury to investigate the flogging of attorney Wimberley BE Brown was issued by Judge R N Hardman. Brown reported he was kidnapped and whipped by a band wearing klan regalia.
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Louisville
Georgia
Tombs County Superior Court
Grand
Wimberley BE. Brown
Lyons
R. N. Hardman
Hardman
Associated Press
Brown
Hassell details murder spree and escapes in 1915 confession
The article recounts Hassell’s claimed life, desertions, and a 1915 slaying spree of a wife and four others in California. He describes burying victims under a house, intimate relations with a 14 year old stepchild, and subsequent killings with a hammer, ax, and shotgun before his arrest. District Attorney Brawley aims to bring charges in Dalhart.
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Austin
Avas
George Stovall
O’valley
Navy
San Francisco
Bac
California
Fresno
Merchant Marine
Pacific Coast
Martin
Hassell
New Orleans
Blair
Oklahoma
Sammy
Alvin
Hogsell
Haesell
Hoe
Brawley
Af Dalhart
Tingsotl
Hig
Unclear fragmentary item about Rogers and Charlestos figures
Fragmentary notes mention Holly Woon Cali Rogers and Dorothy with Steve. Contains disjointed phrases and names, unclear event or location. Unable to determine a coherent news item or outcome from the OCR.
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Holly Woon
Cali
Rogers
Dorothy
Steve
Moes
Charlestos
Freezing Spell Forecast for Laredo Tomorrow
Weather forecast calls for freezing conditions in Laredo tomorrow. Temperatures fell from 66 degrees yesterday to 38 degrees this morning, nearing freezing as frost risk threatens winter crops and late harvests.
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Laredo
Blaze Destroys Home in Cotulla on Christmas Day
Fire at the Charles E. Neal residence in Cotulla caused about 1500 dollars in damage during Christmas lunch. Officials suspect a defective flue though Neal jokes Santa Claus used the chimney last. The Ford Lincoln dealer Neal, a known Cotulla figure, saved some furnishings but the home is nearly a total loss.
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Charles E. Neal
Cotulla
Neal
Santa Claus
Laredo
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Benjamin Purnell
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