Fatal Mine Shaker Tragedy Claims Sherman Hall
Sherman Hall a longtime Linton resident and top boss at Hamilton No. 1 mine, was killed this morning when he fell into the coal separating shaker. His mangled body was found after a search and taken to Aiken morgue before burial at Fairview Cemetery. He leave s a wife and children. Hall had lived in the city over twenty five years and previously ran a North Main street grocery. Funeral to be held at First M. E. church with Rev. W E officiating.
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Linton
Hamilton No. 1
Hall
Aiken Morgue
M. E
Fern
Britain Open to Submarine and Airplane Disarmament Talks
London officials say Great Britain would join an international conference on submarine and airplane disarmament if President Coolidge calls it. The statement reflects official openness to multilateral limits amid growing security initiatives.
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Tinternational News Service
London
Great Britain
Coolidge
Foreign Office
Banquet by Mothers of Local Football Eleven
Mothers of the local high school football squad hosted a banquet at the K of P hall to honor the team, its girls, dads, and the faculty for the season's success. The event featured brief talks by the football coach, players, and staff as preparations moved forward.
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Linton High School
K. of P
West Vincennes Street
Evy
Christmas Dinner With Mothers and Faculty
Mothers hosted a school Christmas reception with a meet and greet then grand march into a decorated dining hall. Red and blue colors dominated as long tables featured candles and place cards and a menu including baked chicken, dressing, beans, potatoes, noodies, slaw, ice cream, and angel food cake.
One Dead and One Dying After Kentucky Gun Fight
One man is dead and another dying after a gun fight near Blackeye Kentucky. Deputies search the surrounding hills for Jim Ricketts, alleged slayer and constable. Ricketts is sought as the key suspect in the deadly incident.
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International News Service
Blackeye
Jim Ricketts
Ricketts
Borah Reintroduces War Crimes Resolution In Senate
Senator Borah a Republican from Idaho re introduces in the senate his plan to outlaw war as a public crime under international law. He would bind nations by treaty to punish war breeders instigators and war profiteers.
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International News Service
Washington
Senator Borah
Idaho
Senate
Borah
German government faces worst crisis since republic formed
Berlin reports a dire financial crisis as Foreign Minister Luther seeks a new mark credit while Currency Dictator Schacht refuses. Without the credit the government may not pay its employees at month end. Washington notes negotiations for a German loan have collapsed and relief is needed.
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International News Service
Berlin
German Republic
Luther
Schacht
Greek Officers Seek Proclamation of a Greek Republic
A Paris dispatch to the foreign office reports a group of Greek army officers plans to proclaim a republic before the national assembly convenes. The move aims to establish the republic as an accomplished fact.
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International
Paris
Foreign Office
National Assembly
Report on Middlemen in the Coal Industry Goals and Findings
The American Wholesale Coal Association analyzes the United States coal commission report focusing on wholesalers. It notes publicity, regulated margins during national emergencies, and penalties to curb reconsignment abuses and pyramid sales, with 846 replies from wholesalers and 424 used in the commission’s tables.
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United States Coal Commission
American Wholesale Coal Association
United States
Congresswoman Frear seeks inquiry into General Leonard Wood
A Wisconsin Republican representative introduced a House resolution asking a congressional investigation into charges filed by Filipinos against Major General Leonard Wood the governor general of the Philippines. The move was announced in Washington with the aim of examining the allegations against Wood.
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International News Service
Washington
Leonard Wood
Philippines
House
Representative Frear
Wisconsin
Ford Out of Running Supports Coolidge
Washington dispatch reports Henry Ford declared support for President Coolidge for 1924. Reactions varied with administration allies pleased Ford spoke openly. opponents declined comment. Hull stressed Ford is free to choose but dismissed any shift in Coolidge's standing or GOP policy.
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Coolidge
Washington
Henry Ford
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Hull
Republican Party
Scene Notes From Fragmentary Report On Train Station
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a structure at a station and a vehicle leaving the track. Details are unclear and names or places are not readable. The report records a serious incident with minimal readable specifics.
Pinkerton Estate Valued at 1.2 Million in Will
William A. Pinkerton a noted private detective dies in California leaving an estate of 1,200,000. The bulk goes to his Chicago daughters Mrs. Isabel Watkins and Mrs. Margaret Allen Coleman. The Eye, famed thief catcher, held securities and other personal property in the estate.
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Chicago
William A. Pinkerton
California
Isabel Watkins
Margaret Allen Coleman
the Eye
Long Beach Plunges Into Mourning Over Harding Relative
Ir vine F. Winnie 65, a cousin of the late President W. G. Harding, died suddenly at his Long Beach home Tuesday night after a hearty meal, prompting local condolences and a quiet city observance of the loss.
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Long Beach
Cal
Irvine F. Winnie
W. G. Harding
Royal Salute Fired for Departing King
In Athens on December 20 King George left Greece per government request. He boarded a naval launch from Piraeus bound for Daphne then Rout in midstream as a royal salute was fired. Queen Elizabeth accompanied him with court officials and marines observing the departure.
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George
Piraeus
Daphne
Elizabeth
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Roussen
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