President Coolidge Hails Scouts and 4H in Christmas Greeting
President Coolidge sends a Christmas greeting to boys and girls and to the Boy Scouts Lone Scouts and 4H clubs. He stresses unselfishness obedience and self-control and urges doing duties near at hand to build a future in politics business and service.
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President Coolidge
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Coolidge
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Boys and Girls of America
Rapid modern pursuit outpaces frontier bandits in theft case
Los Angeles police and postal inspectors note how today’s investigators use fingerprints, photographs, telephone, and criminal records to quickly capture suspects after a half million dollar mail train hold up in October. They contrast swift modern justice with frontier era executions and rough hangings.
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Los Angeles
Texas Speaker blocks special session on Ferguson impeachment
Speaker Lee Satterwhite of the Texas House refused to call a special session for investigation and impeachment of Governor Miriam Ferguson. He cited potential litigation, expenses for lawmakers and witnesses, and the Texas statute limiting sessions to investigation or impeachment. Moody warned such a session would lack authority to fund costs despite backing from more than 50 members.
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Texas
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Lee Satterwhite
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Wyatt to Seek Clemency in Wyatt Case
Raleigh report states former Raleigh police detective captain Jesse Wyatt will seek executive clemency after Judge Garland Midgette sentenced him to 8 to 18 months in state prison for manslaughter in the Holt death. Governor McLean and Commissioner Sink may hear the petition with a goal to delay or suspend the sentence until after Wyatt’s expected child birth.
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Assaulted Officers Get 5 Years in Prison
Winston Salem reports Judge Finley sentenced Richard and Ance Parks to five years in the penitentiary each after they faced two counts of assault with intent to kill. The men allegedly drew guns during an attempted arrest by Deputy Sheriff W T Penry Jr and motorcycle Officer J R Crutchfield.
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Winston-Salem
Finley
Richard and
Ance Parks
W. T. Penry, Jr
J. R. Crutchfield
Christmas Season Disturbed Bible Lands See War Turmoil
Jerusalem reports a torn holiday mood as fighting rages in nearby valleys. American Near East Relief and the Y M C A fund a community Christmas tree in Boaz field for all denominations. Pilgrims from many countries observe the season amid processions to Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Nativity with multi national participants and tradit ional greetings.
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Ten Greatest U S Jews Named
The Jewish Tribune lists ten prominent American Jews for their service and impact. Names include Nathan Straus Louis D Brandeis Louis Marshall Julius Rosenwald Haymn Solomon Oscar S Straus Stephen S Wise Jacob H Schiff Adolph Ochs and Felix M Warburg.
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America
Nathan Straus
Louis D. Brandeis
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Louis Marshall
Julius Rosenwald
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Haymn Solomon
Oscar S. Straus
Stephen S. Wise
Jacob H. Schiff
Adolph 8. Ochs
Felix M. Warburg
Bank Cases Near End in Salisbury Inquiry
The Salisbury bank cases dating from 1928 wrap up with one indictment against J. K. Coughton and a joint one with M. L. Jackson likely never tried. Norwood remains under three years in federal prison with an appeal, amid a week of mistrials and verdicts in district court.
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M. L. Jackson
J. D. Norwood
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Howver
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Clyde
Newton
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Tuckertown
Montgomery County
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Alabama
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Bank
James Simpson
Birmingham
North Carolina
Democratic State Executive Committee
Doughton
Mecklenburg Mills Company
Frank A. Linney
Earl E. Fouts
Flock of Hens Nets Him 609 Dollars in Year
Albemarle reports County Agent C. H. Phillips says T. H. Almond of Mount Pleasant owned 146 hens yielding a net profit of 609.66 dollars last year. Income totaled 984.66 dollars from eggs sales, culled birds and pullets, with 374 dollars in feed costs. Two poultry houses cost 200 dollars and are permanent improvements. Almond’s sons Hugh and Worth, in Stanley county poultry club, contributed to the success.
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Carroll County Awakes to Its Present Road Needs
Washington reports demand for broader farm relief than admin plans. Secretary Jardine's cooperative marketing bill, the only farm measure with President Coolidge endorsement, is introduced in Senate by Senator McNary and in House by Rep. Haugen. Debates on multiple farm bills and road improvements in Carroll County are noted with progress on Greenbrier Floyd Pike routes and a rehabilitated Woodlawn road.
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Oregon
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Dickenson
Iowa
Iown
Dickinson
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi Valley
Floyd Pike
Roanoke
Floyd
Carroll
State Chamber of Commerce
Richmond
Woodlawn
Gallimore
Fancy Gap
Town
Salem
Dream of Promised Land Proves Unreal
Mennonites who moved from Dallas to Mexico in hope of a fertile colony now head home to Manitoba Canada. They report crop failures and famine, saying the promised land failed to materialize and more families may return, with several groups already passing through Texas on their way north.
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Dallas
Tex
Rio Grande
Mexico
Canada
Manitoba
Prohibition Enforcement Debate Shapes House Vote
Washington December 21 The house weighs a Tucker amendment to curb deceit in enforcing Prohibition by banning fraud in spending 250000 for evidence procurement next year The measure aims to stop misuses like the Hotel Mayflower incident but its scope and impact remain under discussion at a delay in a final vote.
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