Linton Observes Christmas Day In Befitting Manner
Christmas in Linton featured cold weather and a festive program across churches and groups. The Salvation Army and Elks hosted a well attended public tree event with Santa Claus, toys, and carols, highlighting community charity and gratitude for coal, provisions, and support from the Elks.
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Linton
Indiana
Salvation Army
The
Elks
North Main Street
Christian Church Choir
Santa Claus
Arthur Symms
Morris
Russia Celebrates Christmas Despite Government Ban
Moscow reports say official activity paused as Christmas dawned with snow and frost. Vodka flowed for the first time since the revolution and many city residents attended church, candles ablaze before ikons, signaling a spiritual observance amid state atheism.
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Moscow
Russia
Mellon Forecasts Era of Prosperity
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon says 1925 offers unprecedented promise of commercial progress and national prosperity. He outlines fundamentals for maximum prosperity, including sound economic administration at state and national levels, tax reform, and conservative principles applied to business and industry.
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Washington
Coldest Christmas in 52 Years Hits Midwest
Warmer weather looms after the season's coldest Christmas in 52 years. Chicago records four deaths from cold and a blaze forces sixty families to flee their homes.
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Linternational Bews Service
Chicago
Middle West
Congress to face tariff clash over cotton goods bill
The 68th Congress likely to debate higher duties as New England and North Carolina cotton mill groups push for protection. They seek relief under the Fordney McCumber act while Democrats pledge to oppose cotton tariff hikes and may seek broad reductions on protected manufactures.
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Congress
Wild Chicago bootleggers light up windy city Christmas
Chicago reporters and prohibition agents describe a frantic Christmas as bootleggers flood the city with authentic and counterfeit spirits. Shoppers seize large quantities of scotch gin rum bourbon wine, with supply rising higher than in two years.
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Chicago
Sahara
Eouch
Santa Claus
Halsted Street
Stay of execution sought for two men in Terre Haute case
Indianapolis Dec 26 A stay of execution has been asked for Joseph Parker and Edward Barber under sentence to be executed January 16 for the slaying of a Terre Haute detective. Action not expected before January 6. Barber was convicted in Clay circuit court at Brazil and Parker in Terre Haute with reviews ongoing of lower court action.
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Indianapolis
Joseph Parker
Edward Barber
Terre Haute
State Supreme Court
Barber
Brazil
Parker
New Trial Bid in MIT Vernon Case Next Monday
A motion for a new trial will be filed with Circuit Judge Kern, with argument set for January 3, as attorneys Layman and Smith challenge the verdicts in the Hight and Sweetin case. Jurors two favored death for the preacher, while Mrs. Sweetin avoided the death option.
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Mit
Vernon Case
MT. Vernon, III
Kern
Nelson Layman
R. I. Smith
Hight
Second Cold Wave Forecast For Weekend
The government meteorologist predicts a second cold wave as intense as Christmas day. Indianapolis records a noon temperature of 13 degrees above zero as the cold snap continues through the weekend.
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Cinternational News Service
Indianapolis
Mercury
Big Four train crash injures women in Indianapolis
An Indianapolis hospital reports Mrs. Kenneth Clark, 18, injured in a collision when the Knickerbocker special ploughed into a motor car. The extent of her injuries is not yet known. Three other people injured are recovering.
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US International News Servicio
Indianapolis
Knickerbocker
Big Four
Kenneth Clark
Fifteen Die as Virginia Dam Bursts Flooding Saltville
Saltville Virginia reports a dam break on Christmas morning caused by heavy rains. At least six confirmed dead with nine missing and up to 35 injured as floodwaters sweep the Holston river area.
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Virginia
Bristol, Tenn
Mathieson
Holston River
Saltville
Here
Pauly
W. H. Scott
Harry Traitor
Traitor
Threatened riot in Paris cools after official clash
Paris Illinois residents saw tension ease as a feared armed clash faded. State's Attorney Lamon, challenged over a deputy arrest warrant, claims misquotation and says the warrant will be issued with Sheriff Sizemore to face a courtroom hearing.
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Paris
Ill
Lamon
Sizemore
Green Sees Good 1925 Labor Outlook Amid Clearing Up
COSHOCTON Ohio December 26 William Green newly elected president of the United Mine Workers says 1925 labor prospects are reasonably satisfactory. He cites Dawes plan stabilizing effects in Europe and absence of major strikes as key factors. Green plans to resign as secretary treasurer January 10 with a successor to be named January 3.
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Green
Coshocton
Ohio
William Green
Europe
Greene
Washington
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Rhinelander alimony and counsel fees granted on deceit claim
The New York Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling to grant Alice Rhinelander $1000 monthly alimony and $10000 in counsel fees pending trial in the separation suit brought by Leonard Rhinelander. The decision rests on alleged deception about color before marriage.
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International News Service
White Plains
N. Y
Supreme Court Today
Alice Rhinelamer
Leonard Rhinelander
Elephants Parade Through Sioux City in Deep Winter
Four elephants belonging to a show troupe were marched through Sioux City on Christmas, walking over ice and snow in ten below zero conditions. The animals remained unfazed by the bitter cold as actors staged the celebration.
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Sioux City
Santa Whiskers Ignite Burns Girl at Marion Party
Miss Thelma Brown, 17, daughter of Elmer Brown, living east of Marion, is recovering from severe facial and neck burns after the Santa Claus whiskers she wore during a park Christmas party caught fire from a candle on the tree.
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Marion
Ind
Thelma Brown
Elmer Brown
Massacre at Babb's Switch School House Tragedy
Hobart Oklahoma reports a Christmas Eve fire at the Babb's Switch school building. At least 33 dead and over fifty injured with many missing, including the Coffey family and teacher Florence Hill. A mass grave will hold unidentified victims as investigators identify bodies and assist grieving relatives.
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International News Service
Hobart
Okla
Babbs
Babb’s Switch
F. E. Gillespie
Coffey
Florence. Hill
Fort Worth
Jeanette Clemmons
Babb’s Switch District
Mary
West Jackson
Train wreck derails two coaches near Veedersburg
Two Big Four passenger cars derailed when the eastbound No. 40 struck a broken rail near Veedersburg Indiana. None were hurt. A relief train ferried passengers to Indianapolis.
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International News Shervice
Veedersburg
Ind
Peria
Indianapolis
Japan to reopen immigration issue when time opportune
Tokyo reports Japan will not abandon the immigration question. Despite U.S. stance, reliable information says Tokyo intends to reopen the issue when it considers the time opportune.
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L International News Service
Tokyo
United States
Japan
Reliabel
Holiday wave of holdups robs Chicago, $10,000 lost
Chicago reports two bandit raids before noon on December 26. Robberies totaled about $10,000 in cash and property as holdup gangs continued their holiday spree in the city.
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Linternational News Service
Chicago
Gambling in churches shocks Northamptonshire Baptists
In Rushden England on December 26 the Rev J A Sutherland told members of the Northamptonshire Baptist association that gambling occurs in churches during services as collectors pass the plate. He cited a gallery betting incident where youths wagered on which sidesman would finish collecting first.
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Rushden
England
J. A. Sutherland
Northamptonshire Baptist Association
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