Eleven Miners Trapped By Fire Two Are Rescued
In Bellaire Ohio, nine miners died and two were saved from the Webb mine after a falling stone struck a feed wire causing a short circuit and fire. Eleven of seventy crew members were underground when the blaze started late last night.
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Bellaire
Ohio
International News Service
Webb
Here
A. O. Traux
Shadyside
John Ferry
Webb Heights
Alphonse Zaccanni
Sam Kello
Julius Talebred
Edward Kennedy
John Kura
Thomas W. Spezzas
Martin Szrend
Two Steamships Sink in Atlantic Gale
Gale swept waters near Newfoundland claimed the Italian freighter Marina and possibly another steamship. Sixteen Marina men were rescued by C. I. P. in a lifeboat while another sixteen remain missing after a report of sunk all hands. Radio operators say two ships may have gone down.
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Atlantic
International News Service
Boston
North Atlantic
Marina
New Foundland
Newtonhall
Marine
Reynolds Names Two Of Deputies
Sheriff-Elect Harrison M Reynolds announces his picks for deputy sheriffs William McK Reynolds as chief deputy and Earl T Atkins as deputy sheriff. Both men are described as young with relevant experience and will start duties when Reynolds is sworn in January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison M. Reynolds
William McK. Reynolds
Earl T. Atkins
Depties
Reynolds
Atkins
Joseph T. Boyd
Fire Destroys Baltimore Grain Warehouse Killing Captain
A major blaze at the E Steen and Bro grain warehouse in Baltimore, near the government liquor storage, killed Capt Harry Jones and seriously injured Capt Valentine Englehardt and three others. Damages were estimated around $100,000 as firefighters battled flames at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Baltimore
E. Steen
Bro
Harry Jones
Valentine B. Englehardt
George C. Holdorf
M. D.weber
William Schetter
Hughes Expected to Lead U S Delegation to Geneva League Talks
Washington December 23 Speculation swirls over who will head the American team to the League of Nations disarmament conference after President Coolidge accepts the invitation. Charles E Hughes is generally expected to be chosen to lead the delegation though some doubt his acceptance due to his return to private law practice and reluctance to leave it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Holmes
Leve
Washingington
League of Nations
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Fifty Thousand Cigarettes Stolen From City Grocer
Five cases containing fifty thousand cigarets were stolen overnight from New Castle Grocery Company on Produce street. The break in was discovered at 6 50 a m by Charles Hanna. Police traced entry to a second story window reached via a tin shop ladder. The thief pried interior door hasp to flee. Also robbed was Frank Wilkison’s home at 526 West Clayton between 7 and 10 p m Tuesday. Cash, slippers, and silk stockings were taken through a broken cellar window.
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New Castle Grocery Company
Produce Street
Charles Hanna
Augustine
Walls
Frank Wilkison
West
Clayton Street
Three Buffalo Children Die In Asphyxiation Fire
A Buffalo household tragedy leaves Gertrude Weis five, Joseph four, and Rene three dead after smoke from a fire they started with wallpaper and matches in an upstairs room while their mother shopped for Christmas.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Gertrude Weis
Joseph
Rene
Mystery of Hidden Packages That Paused Hallway
An observer notes unusual activity in a house where packages lie in dark hallways and back rooms. The crowd is preoccupied with a Christmas rush as gifts pile up in tied bundles, prompting speculation and late night discussions over more presents.
Severe Storm Sweeps France Kills Two Injures Many
Paris reports a major storm across France with at least two dead and many injured from a 90 mile gale. Trees uprooted roofs torn off and railroads, telegraph, and telephone lines disrupted. The storm extended to Spain with substantial property damage. Telegraph lines were being restored as details emerged.
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France
International News Service
Paris
Spain
Panic at Erie Arena Christmas party leaves seven injured
A Erie Christmas party drawing 5000 children ended in disaster as a stampede at exits caused seven serious injuries and the deaths of three nine year olds. Police and firemen worked to clear doors as a bench collapsed and more than 1000 attendees blocked outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Erie
Erie Arena
Billie Wagner
Eileen Rickrode
Raymond Kupczinski
Raymond Rocke
Thelma Weber
Donald Tate
Lois Zuck
Edward Semon
Charles Fuhrmann
Richard Tanner
Beach
Radio Operators In Boston Decode Sea Tragedy Message
Boston radio operators report a laconic unsigned message sunk all hands amid reports the Italian freight steamship Marina with 34 officers and men went down off Newfoundland. Early word says boats escaped but one lifeboat with 18 men is missing in the North Atlantic.
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International News Service
Boston
Marina
New Foundland
North Atlantic
Juryman Denies Making Statement In Hotel Trial
Juror H A Mader denies making a claim that Warren Mohney would not receive a cent from Mohney's $100000 suit after a hotel wreck in 1918. Mohney seeks a new trial, asserting the remark spread during a sensational western Pennsylvania case now pending in court.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Warren Mohney
Clarion
Mohney
H. A. Mader
Nader
Mader
Pennsylvania
Extension On 1925 Motor Tags Banned
Harrisburg officials announce no extension for 1925 license plates as patrols warned to arrest owners whose vehicles display 1925 tags starting January 1. Acting Secretary of Highways W. H. Connell stated time will not be extended.
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Harrisburg
Highway Patrol
W. H. Connell
Girl 13 hurt when streetcar swerves onto Beaver Street
Mary Smolinski 13 of Miller Avenue was struck by a Youngstown streetcar near Washington and Beaver streets at noon. She was taken to New Castle Hospital with facial and leg cuts and bruises. doctors reported no broken bones after examination. The rear track failed to pass a switch causing the unusual impact.
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Mary Smolinski
Miller Avenue
Youngstown
Washington and
Beaver Streets
New Castle Hospital
Beaver Street
Washington Street
Smolinski
Mayor Kendrick Fires Maj Butler Ends Butler Philadelphia Era
Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler is dismissed as director of public safety in Philadelphia by Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick. Butler must turn over the office to Assistant Director Elliott at 12 noon. Butler informs his wife he has been fired and a continuation note hints Elliott to assume the post.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Smethey D. Butler
Butler
Smedley D. Butler
Storm in Japan Leaves 135 Dead in Destructive Route
TOKIO reports a storm sweeping Japan from Sunday to Tuesday killed 135 people and caused extensive damage. Numerous coastwise and fishing vessels were destroyed and many large buildings and residences in Tokio were seriously damaged.
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International News Service
Tokio
Japan
Bishop Warns Brides Against Face Paint at Weddings
The right Rev. Arthur Wells campaigns to stop brides from appearing with faces disfigured by grease and paint. He cites brides touching up lips while waiting to sign the marriage register. Mayfair churches offer ante rooms for last minute touch ups before the procession.
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London
Arthur Wells
Mayfair
Boxing Board Clears Gene Tunney Of St Paul Bout Framing Charge
Gene Tunney, heavyweight contender, received a clean bill from the New York Athletic Commission on accusations he framed the St Paul bout against Bartley Madden. The commission found no evidence the knockout was staged.
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Bnternational News Service
N York
Gene Tunney
New York Athletic Commission
St. Paul
Bartley Madden
Madden
Tunney
Awning Fire Damages Store Corner West Washington
Fire damaged the awning in front of J. Kulkin’s store at West Washington and Beaver streets about 2 this afternoon. Firemen from box 15 responded and the loss was small. Mrs. R. C. Jones and children and Miss Helen Schellen of St. Louis visit Mrs. Mary O’Brien and plan to stay through the holiday season.
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J. Kulkin
West
Washington and
Beaver Streets
R. C. Jones
Helen Schellen
St. Louis
Mary O'Brien
Josiah Greer Dies in San Diego at 68
Mrs. Fred C. Burrows of 341 Neshannock Ave. mourns the death of her father Josiah Greer aged 68 at his San Diego home. He died Tuesday afternoon after an unexpected illness. A former South Side real estate businessman of 18 years he leaves a large family, including Frank Youngstown Scott and Kate McVean and many siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Fred C. Burrows
Neshannock Avenue
Josiah Greer
San Diego
California
Mr. Greer
Greer
South Side
West Middlesex
John H. Greer
M. E. Church
Knights of Pythias
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Rosevelt Mitchell and Pansy Allen appear in Youngstown. Burdette K. Beebe lists with Harrisburg Barbara Blanchard and Joseph F. Gilmore. Harrisville ties Mary K. Gilmore, John A. Auld, and Mary L. McCoy with New Wilmington and Pulaski area notes including Volant.
Death Record Notes From Leesburg and San Diego
Death notice lists Mrs. Anna Francis age 49 of Leesburg Josiah Greer age 38 of San Diego California and Carolyn Ferrante age 14 of Wampum. The fragment indicates a public notice of deaths or obituaries without full context.
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Anna Francis
Leesburg
Josiah Greer
San Diego
Cal
Carolyn Ferrante
Wampum
Fire kills four firemen as wall collapses in Waynesburg blaze
A $700000 fire in Waynesburg threatens the business district. Four firemen were crushed by falling stone and mortar. five others are critically injured and more feared burned. The Downey House area housed fifty guests who fled as the hotel rooms became part of the inferno. Names of injured include Herman Long and William Finch among others. some victims are not expected to survive.
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Tatesenetinee News Service
Waynesburg
Downey House
Herman Long
William Finch
Harvey Call, Jr
Joseph Reisenberg
Victor Silveus
Remember Your Newsboy This Christmas
A plea to acknowledge the newsboy who delivers daily, through all weather, and to show appreciation with a small token. The notice urges readers to remember their newsboy during Christmas and recognize his service.
Shopper watches over children near factory
Unclear OCR fragment describes SHOHEE ERAity AND AUNT MARY as shoppers who visit yearly to check on locals including poor children by a factory. The text is garbled but emphasizes community aid and a recurring visit by a woman and an aunt to ensure well being.
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Mary
Goodne
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Mayor Kendrick
Elliott
Boxing Board
U. K
San Diego, Cal
College Town
Luther Renner
O'Dell Cooper
Ies
Harry Wilbert
Clovis Wright
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