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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1923
Page
4
Fragmentary text references a political event in Guerrero with mentions of El Pago and a federation site. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a public or governmental context involving President Ob and Feder mounted forces.
Fire in Shelby Ohio started by a cigarette killed Clyde Holmes 27 while he slept in his bed on the third floor of the Shelby hotel. Firefighters confined blaze to that floor, rescuing about a score of occupants in night clothing. Explosion of cartridges in Holmes room triggered the alarm. damage estimated at 5000 dollars.
Shipboard officials report no rescue for passengers aboard the large dirigible after a prolonged search. Crew and authorities focus on salvage plans and coordinating with nearby airship stations for further assistance.
International report from Paris states the giant dirigible Dixmude with 58 aboard is officially considered abandoned after missing since last Friday during a flight from the Mediter ranean toward Algiers. Officials suspect a crash or forced landing in the Sahara with the last contact from Fort Flatters in the Sahara and lights later misattributed to the craft.
Washington reports the department of commerce stated Indiana's total government cost for the year ending September 30, 1922, reached 24,157,674 dollars, a per capita 8.10 dollars. It covers general department expenses, interest payments, highway outlays, and funds for hospitals, correctional and charitable institutions, education, and related needs.
Fragmentary OCR shows names William G. Ninaton and Democratic nomination context. Limited readable facts suggest a political notice or campaign note about party nomination.
In Athens on December 26 liberal leaders urged former premier Venizelos to stay in Greece on his return and take charge of the government’s affairs, signaling a move to stabilize political leadership amid postwar tensions.
Lieutenant Osborne C. Wood, 26, son of Governor General Leonard Wood's military aide in the Philippines, is reported to have amassed a fortune in Wall Street. The 1920s style note says Wood plans to retire from the army in February, resign, and join the diplomatic service, with an estimated fortune of 800000 to 1000000 dollars.
Seattle dispatch reports one of the worst Pacific gales in years leaving six dead and damage over 300000 dollars. The storm brought widespread destruction along the coast and inland areas, with crews assessing impact and recovery efforts continuing across affected communities.
Hazard Kentucky reporting four men killed and another seriously wounded in three Christmas era shootouts near Hazard and Glomawr. Deputy William Smith died first at Glomawr while Dennis Phillips was wounded and later hospitalized. Jerry Dunn barber Evansville and John Smith were among those killed or wounded in the incidents.
In Detroit on December 26 a truck from Lapeer collided with a Pere Marquette train at a grade crossing. Land D. Stewart, 45, and his son James, 18, died. Leland Beard, 14, of Lapeer, was critically injured as slipper roads caused the vehicle to skid into the train.
In Indianapolis on December 26 Joan Thomas Shaw a 21 year old colored woman was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Mrs Helen Hager Whelchel. The jury fixed the punishment at death by electric chair with execution planned before sunrise on April 7 at the Indiana state prison in Michigan City. Shaw showed little outward reaction to the verdict, and jurors had earlier agreed on conviction with some debate over the penalty.
In northeastern Kentucky 72 of 1384 mines are idle and others operate part time. Production loss stems from no market (90 percent) and other causes (10 percent). Market conditions are slow with steam sizes hardest to dispose. About 15 mines in Harlan county closed or reduced to shorter shifts. operators say coal is selling below production cost.
Two men from Alton, Charles Burris and Charles Pickering, were killed instantly when their automobile was struck on a grade crossing by a Chicago and Alton passenger train. The car was dragged about 100 feet. The incident occurred near Alton, Illinois, with initial reporting by International News Service.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduces a constitutional amendment to prohibit or regulate labor hours in mines and quarries for persons under 18 and for women. Similar resolutions have been offered in the House by Representatives Thompson of Ohio and Tague of Massachusetts. Resolutions sent to Senate and House judiciary committees.
New York reports eight deaths from Christmas tippling in a canvass, tying with Chicago for most fatalities. Philadelphia and Birmingham each recorded one death. The notice notes prohibition liquor aids and reduced drinking as possible explanations.
In Camden New Jersey on December 26 more than 5000 people visited the home of Helen Hamilton to pay final respects. The 13 year old girl had earlier expressed a wish for death as relief from eight years of suffering and her prayer was reportedly granted this Christmas. Large floral offerings were sent by many, including city officials Maya and Victor King.
James M Hayes a 62 year old prominent Jefferson City manufacturer and capitalist died in a St Louis hospital after a long illness. Known as a traveler in South America and Europe he had recently entered the grain and lumber business.
Indiana Democrats will convene in Indianapolis on Friday January 4 for a general meeting linked to the Democratic state committee session. State Chairman Walter S. Chambers announced the event, with over 1,000 active Democrats invited to attend as harmony efforts precede the 1924 campaign and many candidates for state offices are expected to appear or be suggested.
Mrs Louis A Bender learns in Detroit that her husband Louis A Bender was seriously injured in a Sunday car crash. A second message says he died Christmas morning at about 11 o clock. He was about 35 and formerly visited the city a year ago. Funeral plans are not confirmed but his remains will likely be sent to Louisville for interment.
Bloomington report says three persons killed and several seriously injured in a traction crash on Christmas night near Creek. Nickel Plate engine and automobile owned by Frank Newell involved.
The fragmentary text references a husband and an outside scene involving a person named Elyn, with unclear surrounding details and multiple garbled terms. No coherent event, date, or organizations are discernible for a provisionally accurate card.
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