Wreck by Rebels Cost Many Lives Near Celaya and Juarez
Travelers arriving from Mexico City report a Sunday wreck near Celaya caused by removed rails spikes. Rebels believed to have boasted of targeting federal troops. many dead, including Americans, with limited medical aid. Robbery and looting followed at Rancheria as fugitive rebels suspected in the border town actions. El Indio Velarde and two others are said to face charges in Juarez for alleged revolutionary plots.
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Quiet A1 at Washington on Christmas Day
Washington observes Christmas with President Coolidge and family sharing a quiet day. Attendants, secretaries, and friends join services at the church, a union sermon by Bishop McDowell, and plans for an annual national Christmas tree display near the White House Ellipse. The sixty foot spruce from Middlebury College, Vermont, will be lit with colored lights.
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Hoover
Weeks
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Sharon
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College O of Vermont
Wrestling champ Strangler Lewis to meet Myaki New Year's night
Chicago report says heavyweight champion Ed Strangler Lewis agreed to terms for a title bout with Taro Myaki, holder of the Japanese heavyweight title, set for New Year's night in Chicago. Other notes include Tommy Gibbons planning a title defense and Dempsed planning a return bout against top heavyweights.
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Ed “Strangler” Lewis
Taro Myaki
Alex Ross
Joe Capello
Annapolis
Mdi
Navy
University of Washington
Pasadena
Calif
Filipina Students Plan Rizal Program at M E Church
The Filipino students at the University of Kansas prepare a Dec 28 1923 Rizal anniversary program at the Methodist church with Miss Beatrice Abrams singing and Dr Edward Hislop as principal speaker. Peralta outlines Rizal life from birth to death and his advocacy of democracy and education.
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Jose Rizal
Methodist Church
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Edward Hislop
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Filipino Students ‘Association
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Revere
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George
Motorcycle collision death in Baselier Kansas
Kansas City man Johnson killed when his motorcycle collided with an automobile near Baselier Kansas. The car overturned injuring its occupants William Wilcox of Kansas City and Tralph Clam of Desoto Kansas who were only slightly hurt. The Journal-World went to press early to allow newsroom staff a day off.
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Tralph Clam
Desoto
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Journal-World
Haskell and Olympic Club Ready for Christmas Day Clash
Los Angeles December 24 The prndiron elevens of the Haskell Indians of Lawrence Kansas and the San Francisco Olympic club were ready for a fierce struggle here today. Los Angeles hosts its first Christmas Day football game in a decade after both teams completed final workouts yesterday.
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Polar explorer Donald McMillan receives Christmas radio greeting
Chicago reports Donald McMillan frozen in the ice at 11 degrees from the north pole. Mrs. William Fogg of Portland Maine delivered a Christmas radio greeting from her yacht to the expedition. Meg Fogg and others joined in the broadcast as carols were sung for the crew.
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Diplomatic immunity cited in liquor seizure case
Investigators pursue indictments against alleged purchasers in a case tied to a 550000 stock of liquor seized from an apartment believed protected by diplomatic immunity. Dr Wenceslas Sokolowski of the Polish legation provided permits showing lawful import through standard channels. Police and federal authorities clash over the seizure, while district attorney plans to trace the purchasing list and press conspiracy charges if warranted.
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Crowds Fill Streets On Big Christmas Eve Night
Citizens on foot with bundles fill Massachusetts Street as late shoppers hurry homeward. Children see Santa and leave stores with gifts while church programs bring carols and the season’s meaning to Lawrence. Neighbors chat and enjoy a spirited townwide Christmas display despite limited snow.
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Court House
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Ship in Distress Near Washington Seeks Help
The steamer Author is in distress twenty five miles off Washington City with heavy signals every two minutes. The W G Porter is steering toward the disabled vessel at about three miles per hour aided by radio reports. The Canadian steamer Givenchy leaves Bamfield to assist the Author as a rescue effort unfolds.
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Venizelos Plans Return to Athens From Paris
Former Premier Venizelos has decided to return to Athens and will leave Paris for Greece forthwith. The decision was reported from Paris by the Associated Press.
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Athens
Paris
Greece
City Commission Sits as Board of Equalization
The city commission will sit as a board of equalization Thursday night at 7:30 at the city hall to consider appraisements on property abutting paving projects on Fourth Street Indiana to Michigan, Twentieth Street Massachusetts to New Hampshire, Twenty First Street New Hampshire to Massachusetts, New Jersey Street Fourteenth to Fifteenth, Michigan Street Fourth to Fifth, and Illinois Street Fourth. Property owners who may object to the spot is made on may appear before the board to state objections. The commission met last night and adjourned to meet again Thursday night.
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Mmpssien
Seek a missing man with reward offer in Lone Star area
A 250 dollar reward is offered by the Lone Star C I A for Dan Longfellow, a about 60 year old Lone Star farmer missing since Sunday. He is described as two inches under five feet, sandy complexion with a sandy moustache, weighing about 160 pounds, sometimes wandering with no recollection after illness or snakebite. Sheriff Will Johns asks that any sighting be reported.
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Dan Longfellow
Longfellow
Sheriif Will Johns
Police Use Clubs to End Ku Klux Klan Ceremony Riot
Police in Detroit Michigan used clubs to disperse a crowd of more than two thousand at a Ku Klux Klan ceremony on the steps of the Wayne County building. A burning cross was extinguished after midnight as officers moved to contain the crowd and enter the steps area.
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New Said
Christmas Handicap at Jefferson Park Sets Field of Thoroughbreds
Payne Whitney's year old black gelding Revenge appears the public betting choice in the Christmas handicap at Jefferson Park. The one mile and sixteenth race features a $3,500 added money with Amole, Rama, Delante and O Henry among likely contenders. Weather forecast favorable with a heavy track expected.
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Payne Whitney
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Jefferson Park
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Rama
Delante
O. Henry
Buick Stolen From In Front Of A Marks Jewelry Store
A new model Buick six touring car owned by H. H. Mack was stolen last night from in front of A Marks jewelry store. The car was parked there while its owner was on the street and the loss was discovered soon after. County officers were given a description of the car. Nadine Cox spends Christmas holidays with her parents, having taught music in Pratt Kansas schools.
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A. Marks Jewelry
Nadine Cox
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Christmas Effort Aids 100 Families in Lawrence
One hundred Lawrence families received gifts of food supplies and toys from the community Christmas fund. About one hundred bushel baskets of food were distributed. funding still needed, with $30 to raise to ensure success. Clothing gathered will be delivered later to the social service hall on Sixth Street. Ed Anderson and workers organized the sackin g of foods at the city Hall. Lawrence had greater variety of foodstuffs than Kansas City, aiding local needy.
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Kansas City
Postmen Rest Deprived of Sleigh For Christmas Mail Rush
With no snow to pull the red sleigh Santa Claus faces a heavy strain on the Lawrence postal system as late mail persists. Post Office operations will halt at noon today under department orders, with tomorrow and part of Thursday set aside to finish disposing of Christmas traffic.
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United States
Lawrence
Post Office Department
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California Races Open Ten Day Turf Meet
Los Angeles opens a ten day meeting with seven thoroughbreds awaiting the start. The first race for three year olds and up is one mile, five furlongs races follow. The Christmas handicap feature draws nine nominees: Seraphis, Artavan, Carlos Enrique, Runnyot, Ringleader, Jolly Cephas, Olds Eight, Sam Red and Contriot. Purse amounts: $1200 for the feature, $600 for the others.
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California
Seraphis
Artavan
Carlos Enrique
Runnyot
Ringleader
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Olds
Sam Red
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Fire Breaks Out At 1840 Tennessee Street
Fire department was called to 1840 Tennessee street at 3 40 yesterday afternoon to extinguish a chimney sparked attic fire. A small blaze under the shingles was quickly controlled upon arrival. The home is inhabited by Frei Beverstock.
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Christmas at Haskell Institute Students Gather in Lawrence
Between 800 and 1,000 Indian boys and girls at Haskell Institute spend Christmas in Lawrence. Dormitories are decorated and a Christmas dinner is served at 1 PM. A football game against the Olympic Club of Los Angeles starts at 4:30 PM, with telegram play by play to Lawrence.
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Olympic Club
Los Angeles
Christmas Briefs Across Cities Highlight Causes and Losses
Reports from Washington London Cheyenne and Atlanta note Christmas trade trends postwar peace hopes. James F. Modre dies after an air mail plane crash in Burns Wyoming. Attorneys seek a new trial for Philip Fox in Atlanta. Gabriele D'Annunzio bequeaths writings as an altar to Italy. Three men perish in a Superior Wisconsin shack fire. Sergeant A M Less from Walker Iowa stabbed in a Fort McPherson incident amid a clash with newsboys.
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California Christmas Scenes Glimpse Orange Orchards and Tracks
Orange orchards bore golden fruit as Southern California marked Christmas with outdoor celebrations. Crowds gathered at Culver City race track for a turf season opener, while Washington Park hosted football and West Lake Park featured carols and a floating illuminated tree on a barge. Chamber of Commerce handed out small shop trees to visitors who signed for them at its office before nine.
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