Leviathan Aground in Upper New York Bay
The Leviathan the world’s largest passenger liner ran aground in upper New York Bay while inbound from Southampton with Christmas travelers. Officials said the ship’s hull was damaged and tugs worked to refloat it as tides rose, risking a delay to docking.
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New York Dee
Leviathan
New York Bay
Southampton
John J. McCraw
New York Giants
United States Lines
Trobbins’ Reef
Hat Nile
Geusel
Inen
Frances Powell Delights in Williams Street Recital
Miss Frances Powell, a Willis Street Methodist pupil, gave a memory recital before a good crowd. Miss Mary Smith attended as present aid while Edward L. Keating accompanied on piano. The program drew praise for Powell’s memory and poised performance.
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Frances Powell
Mary Smith
Williame Street
Police Court Hears Disputed Dog and Chickens Case
Misemer reports Cummins owned a dog not taxed while Cummins claims the dog belongs to someone else. The exchange touches on Mr Chadney's chickens, alleged past attacks, and threats of violence. Cummins pleads not guilty with a hearing scheduled for tomorrow to answer the charge of letting chickens run at large.
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Misemer
Baty Cumming
Cummina
Cummins
Misamer
Chadney
Qhitney
Gindneyld
Cuumring
Cumaiins
Gindney
Senators Seek Expanded War Risk Insurance Relief
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts proposes amendments to the war risk insurance act to extend free treatment for veterans with neuropsychiatric and tubercular illnesses, regardless of service origin. The measure requires examination within three years after discharge to qualify.
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Senaors
Washington
Sennior Walsh
Missachusetts
Veterans
Government aid proposes compensation for veterans’ dependents
The proposal outlines government aid and would grant compensation to dependents of soldiers who died from nonpsychiatric or tubercular diseases within three years after discharge.
Revolver Sent From Cincinnati Mail Order House
Authorities at the Jefferson City penitentiary found a 28 caliber revolver among Christmas packages. It was addressed to John Rufus, a Black inmate from St. Joseph serving a life term for murder. Rufus claimed the shipment was a mistake and liable to be cleared.
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Jefferson City
Cincinnati
John Rufus
St. Joseph
Rufus
Wandering Man Found and Detained by Officers
Officers restrained an elderly man wandering the streets in apparent aimlessness. He claimed the name Patrick Pitzpatrick but appeared mentally distressed and was jailed for care while authorities determine his identity and residence.
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Eiderly
Strets
Pitzpatrick
Chippewa Bank in St. Louis Closed Under Scrutiny
The Chippewa Bank in St. Louis closed after state officials took over the books amid alleged irregularities by cashier Cassier J. Garr. Garr has admitted irregularities, paid $24,000 and restitution of $84,000, and offered to turn over his personal fortune to cover discrepancies. Liabilities and assets stood at $2,973,160. a neighboring bank offered to advance 50 percent of savings and deposits for Christmas shoppers.
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St. Louis
Hero
Cassier J
Garr
Carr
Sam B. Jeffries
Coungel
Loas
City Clearing House
State Banking Commission
Gottleb Haarmann
Banks face insurance withdrawal over rising robberies
In Kansas City Missouri on December 21 reports that large insurance firms plan to pull protection from banks in suburbs and thinly populated districts due to a sharp rise in robberies. The National Surety Co. will vote on withdrawing coverage January 14 affecting about 3000 banks in the Chicago area district and 20 000 nationwide.
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Quark. Insurance CO
Kansas City
National Surety Co
New York
P.O. Draper
Missouri
Eage
Ikangag City Federal Reserve District
United States
Mason City Globe Gazette manager dies by gas self to end life
D M Conroy longtime business manager of the Mason City Globe Gazette 25 years died last night in his kitchen by turning on gas. Officials cited despondency from ill health as a likely cause. Conroy headed the Daily Section of the Iowa Press Association.
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Iowa
Mason City
D.M. Conroy
Mason City Globe Gazette
Conroy
Iowan Presa Association
Citizens Bank Higbee to Open Again
Reliable reports say the Citizens Bank at Higbee will reopen next week after temporary closure. Officials hope for a strong comeback with about 60 thousand dollars in cash and similar in secured assets, maintaining depositor confidence.
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Citizen Bank
Higbee
Il Lg
Citizens Bank
Democrat Te Poreau
Texas Kind
Texas
James Marshall
Marshall
Wigpae
Joan
William Etling Indicted Twice for Tax Fraud
St Louis grand jury returns two indictments against William Pi Etling chief deputy tax assessor. One accuses him of taking 60 dollars to reduce a taxpayer's assessment. The other cites forgery connected with erasures and alterations on tax books. Audit of four years of records continues with results to be presented when the grand jury reconvenes.
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William Etling
St. Louis
William Pi Etling
Indictmant
Toils of the Law Involving Homer Kincannon Deep
A St. Louis Justice Department representative investigates alleged Mann Act violations by Homer Kincannon Deep in Missouri. Kincannon is jailed on assault with intent to kill charges against Glen Purdy and awaits possible trial, with federal authorities to take over after state proceedings.
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Department, of Justice At
St. Louis
Trinityville
Kincannon
Marie Vetter and Husband Convicted in Manslaughter Case
Marie Vetter and Ernest Vetter were found guilty of first degree manslaughter for the death of Alonzo Storey. The verdict followed their confession that they clubbed and stabbed Storey after alleged advances. Vetter collapsed in court as the foreman read the decision.
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Marie Vetter
New York
Ernest Vetter
Alonzo Storey
Valter
Storey
Concert reception for Mrs Clara Clemens praised
Enthusiastic reception described for a concert by Mrs Clara Clemens. Brief mentions indicate positive audience response and local interest in the performer and event.
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Mms
Clara
Clemens
Clemens concert planned in Moberly and Hannibal
Madame Clemens will perform before a large audience in Moberly with a concert at a Christian Church in Hannibal. People from Florida and nearby towns are expected to attend, with the high school band escorting the singer from the train.
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Hannibal
Paris
Yegara
Unosée
Ciara
Siemens
Moberly
Florida
Stoutsville
Madame Clemens
Clemens
Moborly Ag' St
Multiple criminal incidents and accidents reported across cities
A batch of police and court notes recount a Chicago gang case dismissal after preliminary hearings, a Chicago shooting where Liboavlet killed Logoranist claiming home violation, a St. Louis fog disruption and bank cashing scheme arrests, and a Pershing fatal shooting when a Christmas gun misuse claimed a boy's life.
State sues Wabash Gas and Oil for corporation tax
Attorney General Jesse Barrett files action against Wabash Gas and Oil Co seeking franchise tax plus 2 percent penalty and 1 percent interest from June 1 1923 totaling 14 dollars and 29 cents. sheriff reports difficulty locating the defendants.
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Wabash Gas’ ‘and Oil Company
Polson
Wabash On and Vs Co
State Missionri
Gheritt
Jesse Barrett
Miss Georgia Nelson to Wed This Afternoon
Miss Georgia Nelson of Cambridge Massachusetts is to wed this afternoon and will spend the holidays with family. The ceremony marks a family celebration as she begins married life with plans for the season.
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Georgia
Nelson
Cambridge
Mass
Congress Takes A Two Weeks Holiday
Washington reports Congress begins a two week recess with little accomplished and a vague outlook ahead. The Senate has not set dates for hearings on tax reduction or other key measures while the House has yet to pass any bill in the current session.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Coolidge
House Ways and Means
Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
World
Het
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Smoot
Warding
Jones
New York Evening Post Sold for 1.6 Million
New York Evening Post has been sold to Curtis Hi of Philadelphia for about 1.6 million dollars with possible 1.8 million figures cited. Curtis will take possession tomorrow and directors planned a meeting this afternoon to decide on the offer.
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New York Post
New York
New York: Evening Post
Gyrus
Hi. Curtis
Philadelphia
Curtis
Somoorrow
Post Ity
Werei
Hackley Repeats Annual Democrat Subscription
Hackley continues his yearly habit of topping the Democrat subscription list for 1928. He usually leads the tax receipt count, though last year a delay caused by a train detour allowed another to edge ahead by a nose, making receipt No. 2.
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Hackley
I. S. Hackley
Democrat
Tyne
Peron
Charge Secretary Hughes With Perpetrating a Fake Letter
The Workers party accuses Secretary of State Hughes of staging a forged letter to hinder Russia recognition. They demand a congressional investigation and allege a misled public in a December statement.
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Hughes
Chicago
Coolidge
Russia
Workers’ Party
Department of State
Department of Justice
United States
Gregory’ Zinoviev
Communists International
Workers Party of America
Workers Party
New York World Editor Frank I Cobb Dies
Frank I Cobb editor of the New York World died at 2 30 PM at his home after a six month illness. A leader of liberal journalism in New York for many years Cobb was a prominent figure in the paper's history and in the city press.
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New York World
New York
Frank. I. Cobb
Navy York
Frank
Irving Cobb Leader of Liberal Progress and League Advocate
Irving Cobb, born 1869 in Shawnee County Kansas, emerged as a scholar linguist philosopher scientist and traveler. He led an editorial campaign for the League of Nations and was a close personal friend of Woodrow Wilson shaping liberal progress in the English speaking world.
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Irving Cobb
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Cobb
Shawnee County
Kansas
Michigan’ Woods
Stunt Program Set With Citywide Endorsement
Mrs C H Bentley chairs the committee arranging a January stunt program. City organizations have accepted participation across the town. The Town Club backs the event with a unique entertainment plan and a $25 prize. Out of town judges will decide the winner.
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C._H. Bentley
Mass Coal Mining Toll in Franklin County Explodes History
In Franklin County West Frankfort Illinois officials note 222 coal miners killed in the past two decades with gas and powder blasts dominating the fatalities. The latest disaster at Orient No 1 shaft left two dead and thirteen injured.
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West Frankfort
Franklin
James, Bunn
Orient
Tourniles
Southern
Illinois
Fireman Wheelbarger Injured in Near Clark Car Crash
A locomotive near Clark yesterday morning derailed a wheel and caused the engineer and fireman to jump. Fireman Wheelbarger suffered severe facial lacerations but hospital reports say injuries are painful but not serious. He was brought to Wabash hospital for treatment.
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Wheelbarger
Clark
Wabash ‘Hospital
Many Faiths in the Dawson Family
John 3. Dawson aged 75 long time treasurer of Lenoir county and Mrs. Dawson celebrate the 52nd anniversary of their marriage. The family includes Episcopalian, Disciple of Christ, Catholic, Hebrew, two Presbyterians and Primitive Baptist members. John G. Dawson is a powerful political figure in North Carolina.
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Kinston
N.C
John
North State
Chair
Carolina
Dawson
Ulster Could Join Irish Free State Says Observers
The article argues Ulster’s business chiefs favor a sound free state loan and see Ulster potentially entering the Irish Free State. It notes boundary disputes and imperial taxation as key incentives, while Labour, religious bigotry, and sectarian history shape the ultravestern stance. Ulster’s entrepreneurial mood may push toward eventual inclusion.
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United
Belfast
Norcern
Ireland
Orangemen
Ulster
Ofa
Great Britain
Shearl
Free State
Uster
Trelane
Bonar
Law
Stanley Baldwin
Lloyd “George-Michael
Collins
Irish Free State
Ube
Dawes to Head U S Experts Panel in Germany Finance Probe
Paris reports Charles P Dawes former U S budget director was asked to serve as chairman of a commission of experts to investigate Germany finances. The panel agreed to consider Germany’s $79 008 000 food loan request and relay it to the allied governments. Weather outlook: mostly overcast through Saturday with some colder spells in the southwest.
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Hell
Maria” Dawes
Paris
Tommsition
Charles Pp. Dawes
Forimer
United’ States
Germany
Cailied
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Bicknell Hank
Wesbrought
Proscutor
Deas
Loasvelt
Harold Logoranist
Liboavelt
Logoranist
Dec
Pennsylvania Railroad
Poincare
Weather Bureau
Charles McClelland
Albert
Pershing
Charles
Ximous
George W. Baumhont, Jr
Altoona
B. Roving
Baumhoff
Gapples Company
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Fanny Baumbhoff
Tutt
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England
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