Dodge Brothers announce nationwide price reductions and expansion
Dodge Brothers Inc. declares substantial price reductions effective December 15 with refunds to buyers from December 15 to January 7. Robert C. Graham, new VP and general sales manager, cites a $10 million expansion and near doubling of capacity. He notes rising worldwide demand and improved production, promising a tremendous year for Dodge Brothers and Graham Brothers both in the United States and abroad.
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Dodge Brothers, Inc
Dodge Brothers
Robert C. Graham
United States
Graham Brothers
German Cyclist Walter Rutt to Retire in 1926
Berlin reports Walter Rutt, one of Germany's top cyclists, will retire on January 10 1926 after a 25 year career across Europe Australia and America. His first major race was the 1901 Grand Prix de Paris where he finished second to Ellegaard. He won the six day race with Johann Stol at Madison Square Garden in 1907 and will end with a 1000 metre sprint paced by his son Oscar.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Walter Rutt
Germany
Europe
Australia
America
Paris
Ellegaard
Johann Stol
Holland
Old
Madison Square Garden
Rutt
New York
Oscar
Today’s notable events listed for reflection
Centenary of William Atewart birth, Kaffir War anniversary, David death anniversary, Jameson raid recall. Interdenominational Student Conference opens in Evanston with Protestant leaders. Peabody Museum at Yale opens with scientists from US Canada Mexico. Kappa Alpha announces biennial convention in Richmond Va.
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William Atewart
Maryland
South Africa
Jacques Louis David
Napoleon
Transvaal
America
Evanston
United States
Canada
Mexico
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale University
Kappa Alpha
Richmond
Skeletons Painted Red Found Near Simferopol
Associated Press reports archaeologists near Simferopol in Southern Russia found human skeletons painted deep red. They are believed to be Cimbrian, who inhabited the Kerch Bay coast 2000 years before Christ. The red ochre was used to preserve bodies from decomposition.
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Associated Press
Simeferopol
Russia
Simferopol
Kertch Bay
Office moves to James Moore Building Room 307
Notice states Dr E H Sauvniget has relocated his office from the Wilcox building to the James Moore building Room 307. The notice records the new address for correspondence and visits.
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Wilcox Building
James-Moore Building
E. H. Sauvignet
Isting
Tuesday Social Calendar of Music and Dance Events
The Tuesday Music and Literature Club meets at 4 PM in the High School Auditorium. The Revelers give a dance at 8 30 PM at Elks Hall.
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Elks Hall
A Forest Christmas and Seasonal Notes
Deep in timberlands the Christmas fir stands bright as the Frost King leans on its green tassels and cones. Woodfolk exchange yuletide gifts of bark for the beaver, sprouts for the hare, honey for the bear, moss for the doe, and nuts for the chipmunk. Rev Smiser travels to Morris Oklahoma. Misses Wilsons resume studies in San Antonio. several locals take hunting trips or visit relatives. Elks Club hosts New Year’s reception. recital postponed to Friday evening.
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Timberlands
Woodfolk
Frost King
Baby survives after brooch removal in Lubbock
In Lubbock Texas a two weeks old infant had a large brooch removed from the stomach by Dr J T Hutchinson. Sanitarium reports say the baby will live and recover.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
Texas
J. T. Hutchinson
Golf Pro James Campbell and Wife Perish in Country Club Fire
In Mobile Alabama on December 29 fire destroyed the Mobile Country Club trapping golf professional James Campbell and his wife in their third floor quarters. Their charred remains were found amidst the ruins.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
James Campbell
Mobile Country Club
Campbells
Mangled Bodies Found Near Rail Line in Muskogee
Three men were found dead near a railroad track in Muskogee Oklahoma on December 29. Police seek whether a train caused the deaths or if they were murdered elsewhere and dragged to the scene. Initial checks found no identification.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Oklo
Col John Coolidge Infirm. Unable To Walk Again
Plymouth Vermont December 20 1931 Col John Coolidge father of the president remains unable to walk after several days of illness with his physician saying full use of his lower limbs is unlikely to return.
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Plymouth
John Coolidge
Notable Waco Attorney R. H. Rogers Dies at 71
R H Rogers, a prominent Waco attorney aged 71, died suddenly at his home. Born in Georgia, he had lived in Waco for 60 years and served three terms in the Texas legislature representing McLennan County.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
R. H. Rogers
Georgia
McClennan County
Floods claim hundreds in Torda along Romanian frontier
Despatches from Vienna report hundreds dead as floods sweep bodies and debris through the streets of Torda near the Romanian frontier.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Torda
Women and fashion notes from early 20th century press
The piece surveys women in various roles from stenographers and typists in Paris demanding higher wages to women bird watchers in Britain protected by law. It notes social curiosities such as a Wichita woman winning the prettiest red hair award, evolving glove sizes, Frieda Hempel’s fitness regime, and Mrs. Posey voting since 1892. It also comments on Queen Mary’s interests and London hotels employing women shoppers to guide or purchase for foreign guests.
French Cabinet Backs Doumer Fiscal Plan
Paris reports the cabinet approved the finance minister Doumer's proposed fiscal measures in a morning meeting. The move aligns with government effort to bolster fiscal policy and public finances.
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Associated Press
Paris
Doumer
Senate ratifies first Pant-Lamont debt agreement
Mexico City reports the senate approved the initial Pant-Lamont debt pact after deputies and the cabinet, with final ratification expected soon. Officials say the finance ministry is ready to begin servicing the foreign debt. The chamber also accepted senate modifications to the irrigation bill, sending it to President Calles for promulgation.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Senate
Chamber of ‘Deputies
Calles
Sanate
Finance Ministry
Chamber of Deputies
Government urged to cut rubber demand and boost independent supply
Secretary Hoover said the best way for the United States to combat high rubber prices is to use as little rubber as possible and to develop independent sources of supply. He noted that trading wheat and cotton for rubber at the production cost ratio would raise wheat to eight dollars a bushel and cotton to seven cents a pound.
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Sy Associated Press
Washington
United States
Hoover
Miller States Reason for Rise in Flour Prices
In Chicago on December 29 Associated Press reports John Crosby president of Washburn Crosby mills Minneapolis says economic laws cause higher flour prices not retaliation. He notes wheat price increases are global and not limited to England, with Argentina also experiencing shortages.
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Associated Proass
Chicago
England
Britain
Argentina
John Crosby
Washburn-Crosby Mills
Minneapolis
Weather Alert Mentions Freezing Temperatures Across Gulf Coast
A weather bulletin notes freezing conditions spreading along the gulf region with risk to crops and power outages. Forecasters urge precautions as temperatures dip and wind chills worsen overnight.
Plunged to Death in Hotel Elevator Fight
In Birmingham on December 29 an Alabama coroner's inquest ruled the death of 21 year old University of Michigan student Joseph Vogt accidental. He fell from the tenth floor of the Tutwiler Hotel after a struggle over an overcoat with Kuemsted, who had boarded on that floor. Witnesses said Vogt was thrown against an emergency door that gave way. Kuemsted was released.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Joseph Vogt
University
Michigan
Kuemster
Cornell ‘University
Waa
Kuemsted
Vogt
Trony
Noor
Voghit
Coolidge Finds Them Favorable for Geneva Commission
Washington reports that President Coolidge has found favorable attitude toward American participation in the Geneva preparatory commission on disarmament. Conversations with Congress members at the White House indicated no objections to necessary appropriations.
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Associated Prous
Washington
Geneva’ Preparatory Commission
Coolidge
Contrasa
White House
Prospects Are Good for American Business Coolidge Says
President Coolidge views overall American business conditions as sound and the prospects for the future as good. Some areas and activities could improve, but generally the business and industrial situation is progressing satisfactorily.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Minnesota medical student vaunts parachute daring
Victor I. Fagan a University of Minnesota medical student juggles studies and parachute jumping. Former motorcycle racer at state fairs, he began parachuting last summer. He weighs 175 pounds and jokes that his size makes each landing a hard jolt.
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Associated Prosa
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Victor I. Fagan
Kagan
Minnesota
Dismissal of Conspiracy Charge in Edwin Booth Case
The District of Columbia Supreme Court sustained the demurrer and dismissed the indictment charging conspiracy against Edwin Booth, former official in the Interior Department, and Gordon Campbell of Montana, who were indicted jointly.
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Associated Preas
Washington
District
Columbia
Wheeler
Montana
Edwin Booth
The
Interior
Gordon Campbell
Pershing Coming Home Announcement Details
An Associated Press report from Washington dated December 29 outlines a formal plan for General Potabing to return to the UN department. The note mentions arrangements to allow the general to receive dental treatment in Ariaja.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec
UN Department
Rickshaw Tax Exemption In Tokyo Preserves Carriage Trade
Tokyo officials declared rickshaw men will be exempt from taxes on their conveyances to save the historic transport. The city has 7,836 rickshaws with 0,222 in the suburbs. previous taxes were 60 sen plus a 150 percent surcharge for both city and suburb operators.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Japan
Tokyo Prefectural
Withdrawal question unsettles Taft era dispute
Fragmentary OCR text references Washington December events and discussion over withdrawal of a president or arbitrator in a Taft era dispute. Names and specifics are unclear but signals a political standoff surrounding withdrawal and the White House position.
TIMDS Ev Opportunities Rate Announcement
Timds ev opportunities lists a monthly charge of six cents per month for a service. The notice appears as a compact pricing update with minimal details and no additional terms.
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B.S. Smiser
Morris, Okla
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Doris Wilson
San Antonio
J. T. Ward
M. M. Leyendecker, J
John Leyendecker
Jerome Smiser
Fort Worth
Goldberg
Family of
Sam Hausman
Reuben Davis
Dolores
Mr. Ramsay
Theresa Fasnacht
Mount St. Mary
Little Rock
Ark
A. Hausman
Mercedes
J. P. Ince
Pearsall
Ira Smiser
Corsicana, Texas
Mrs
B. S. Smiser
Charlie E. Watts
Virginia Butler
Paul Do. Sulak
Julia Katherine Killam
Grove
Okla
Norman
University of Oklahoma
Elks Club
Demarco
D. Dwight Harnad
Ands Mircha Belin
Dedtarco
British Isles
Kansas
Irene Blakeman
Frieda Hempel
Grover Cleveland
Samuel Posey
Austin
Mary
London
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Lamont Agreement
Miller
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Counci Bluffs
Lowa
Gulf
Congress
Keting
Wheeler and ‘Others
Pershing
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