Western Flood Menace Increases Death Toll Nine
The Pacific Northwest flood worsened with nine dead and 5000 homeless as heavy rains continued. The Lewis River overflow swept away 400 feet of the Northern Pacific main line north of Woodland, while seven thousand acres flooded and hundreds fled to higher ground. The storm caused vast property damage across Washington and Oregon.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Northern Pacific Railway
Woodland
Lewis River
Washington
Oregon
Young Woman Fatally Struck In Auto Crash
A young woman died after being struck by a car in an accident investigated by city police, coroner Orville Potter, and state highway patrol. McCormick brothers and Paul Daytner held for questioning. D C McCormick pleads to disorderly conduct. Miss Cwynar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cwynar, from Madonna parish, funeral set for Sunday.
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Carl Wallace
McCormick Boys
W. D. Cleland
Orville Potter
William Stoopes
Jack Cunningham
Potter
James Oscar McCormick
Dan C. McCormick
Charles McCormick
Paul Daytner
Aliquippa
Oakland
Volant
Daymer
McCormick
Highway Patrol
Stoopes
D. C. McCormick
Wallace J. Ewing
W. E. Stoopes
Miss Cwynar
John Cwynar
The
Madonna Church
Casimir
Stanley
Joseph
Stella Cichon
Helen Cwynar
Fr. Baczewski
Madonna Cemetery
Miss Garvin Makes Santa Claus Of The Lovelorn
A humorous scene accompanies a series of marriage licenses issued today. The groom pays $2.50 and Miss Garvin delivers a caution about marrying in Pennsylvania. The list includes couples from Ellwood City New Castle Cleveland and other towns with many licenses issued to residents of Ohio and Illinois.
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Miss Garvin
Santa Claus
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Peter P. Marinello
Hubbard
Thelma Lanskey
Hubband
Spy Suspect Slumps Before Paris Court in Secret Bond Case
A suspect and his wife accused of selling French military secrets to an unnamed power slump to the floor before entering a Paris magistrate’s chamber. Guards rush to aid him as he is supported and led inside. A Jersey City Journal item notes a lingering prohibition repeal yet availability of a drink.
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Bar of Justice
Vassar
Palais de Justice
Switz
Sante
Jersey City Journal
Mystery Spy Being Sought
A mystery spy program case draws officials into a pursuit across unspecified locations. Authorities have not released names or exact charges but indicate ongoing investigations and international implications. Local outlets urge readers to watch for further updates as details unfold.
President Roosevelts Gift Avalanche Marks Christmas Cheer
Congressional chatter on a suspected leak to brokers over a silver buying plan prompts calls for White House inquiry. The Roosevelt family prepares Christmas at the White House with multiple trees and a Santa Claus visit for children, plus a ceremonial lighting in Sherman Park and a quiet family reading of Tiny Tim.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senator Thomas
Oklahoma
White House
Thomas
New York
Spokane
Wash
Treasury Department
London
Sherman Park
Santa Claus
House
New York State Conservation Commission
New Hampshire Girl Scouts
Treasury
Anna Curtis Dall
Franklin, Jr
John
James Roosevelt
Close to 8000 Christmas Trees Sold in County
A local wholesaler reports about 8000 Christmas trees sold in Lawrence County to date. Prices range from 50 cents to 2.00, cheaper than in big cities. Last year nearly 5000 trees were sold locally.
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Lawrence County
NRA Studies Light Co Code Amid Edison Institute Proposal
The NRA examined a proposed code for privately owned electric light and power firms from the Edison Electric Institute. It allows voluntary adherence by public utilities. privately owned rivals in direct competition with public entities would be exempt from wage and hour rules if publics reject the code.
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International News Service
Washington
NRA
Edison Electric Institute
Deaths of the Day Eliza W. Wylam and Robert C. Smith
Mrs. Eliza W. Wylam aged 76 of New Bedford died at home after a short illness born in Londonderry Ireland on February 25 1857 wife of Henry Wylam. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from daughter Mrs Robert Ruby New Bedford with Rev Henry Ostermeier officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Robert C. Smith aged 69 of 804 West Washington died at 8 am after four months illness born Mercer County June 22 1864 married Margaret Jane Graham forty six years ago. Funeral Tuesday December 26 at 2:30 pm from Croton Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev C S Joshua. Interment Grace Land cemetery.
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Eliza W. Wylam
Henry Wylam
New Bedford
Londonderry
Ireland
George
Craigsville
Robert Ruby
John
Coitsville
Harry
Grant Meyers
Youngstown
Roy
Martha Sterling
Jane Meeghan
Robert C. Smith
West
Washington Street
Mr. Smith
James A
Mary Miles Smith
Mercer County
Margaret Jane Graham
Lawrence County
Etna
Croton
Ed. Mitchell
George Cowan
Howard Hunter
New Castle
Margaret Gott
Rose Point
Ida Lutz
Ellwood City
W. P. Smith
Bert Smith
Reed Smith
West Pittsburg
Croton Methodist Episcopal Church
C. S. Joshua
Smith
Fern Street
Graceland Cemetery
Funeral services for Kenneth Bowers
Funeral services for Kenneth Bowers were held Friday afternoon from the East Washington street home with Dr. Walter E Mc Clure of the First Presbyterian church presiding. Interment followed at Mt. Hermon cemetery. Pallbearers named included Edward Cummings Clarence Nelson Emerson McGuire St. Clair John Emerson McGuire Jr.
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Kenneth Bowers
East Washington Street
Walter E. McClure
First Presbyterian Church
Mt. Hermon
Edward Cummings
Clarence Nelson
Emerson McGuire
St. Claire
John and
Emerson McGuire Jr
Funeral Rites For Anna Mary McMurray and Others
Funeral services were held for Anna Mary McMurray at Bethel United Presbyterian Church with Rev George Neill, and interment in Bethel cemetery. Mrs John McKee led a song, with Mary Alice Kyle at piano. Pallbearers included Joseph McKim, John Robinson, Frank Paden, James Gilmore, James Fullerton and James Hanna. Additional services for Margaret Day of Wampum were set for Tuesday at 2:30 pm from the family home, with Clinton cemetery burial. Judith Fay Daugherty of Hoytdale was buried from Koppel Methodist Church with Rev Mrs Berson presiding. Agnes Aldrich and Charlotte Ritchie sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus. pallbearers were Marian Reeder, Betty Straley, Melva Huffman and Margaret Mills. Clinton cemetery interment.
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Anna Mary McMurray
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
George Neill
John McKee
Mary Alice Kyle
Bethel Cemetery
Joseph McKim
John Robinson
Frank Paden
James Gilmore
James Fullerton
James Hanna
Margaret Day
Wampum
Clinton Cemetery
Judith Daugherty
Judith Fay Daugherty
Hoytdale
Pela
Koppel Methodist Church
Battered girl found dead near Grand Rapids
A girl about 16 was found slain about three miles east of Grand Rapids. Her skull had been crushed. The discovery was reported on December 23 in Grand Rapids Michigan. Authorities investigated the homicide as a suspected grisly crime.
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International News Service
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
Arrest Man In Extortion Plot In Philadelphia
William Schultze, 34, was arrested in Philadelphia as a suspect in an extortion plot to obtain 30000 from Lessing J. Rosenwald. Rosenwald, Sears Roebuck chairman, rushed from Abington to confer with detectives after the arrest. He said the first letter arrived about ten days earlier demanding money under threat. Subsequent letters gave money delivery details and denominations. The arrest followed a rendezvous arranged in the last letter.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
William Schultze
Lessing J. Rosenwald
Rosenwald
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Abington
Schultze
Spanish War Vets To Hold Election At Legion Home
The Col. Daniel Leasure camp No 24 United Spanish War Veterans holds its annual officer election at 7 30 this evening in the Legion Home. Newly chosen officers will be installed at the first meeting of the new year on January 8.
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Daniel Leasure
United
Legion Home
Giant 80000 Pound Dynamite Blast Rocks Climax Mine
A single charge of 80000 pounds of dynamite was fired in a molybdenum mine at Climax Colorado breaking thousands of tons of ore. Preparations lasted two weeks and entry to the mine was restricted for two weeks due to fumes.
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International News Service
Climax
Colo
Gun Battle Stops Liquor Smugglers
DETROIT December 23 One man was shot and another captured today when a border patrol detachment halted a ram-smuggling boat with gunfire. The wounded runner was Melvin Dourth thirty one held in Marine hospital with a bullet in his leg. His companion Eugene Weiding thirty two of Wyandotte Michigan was in the county jail. Both charged with violating tariff laws. It was the first gunplay on the rump run since the end of prohibition.
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Detroit
Melvin Dourth
Marine Hospital
Eugene Weiding
Wyandotte
Mich
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Catherine Frish
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George Barnes
Cleveland
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Herbert Koehli
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Virgil Thompson
Akron
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William Tewksburg
Copley
Vera Shayers
Elmer Caldwell
Sharon
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Pete Ellwood
David C. Townell
Cambridge
Ruby C. Moffett
Clifford Thompson
Homestead
Rena M. Hudson
Derry
George A. Hamson
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Charles Caven
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Josci Toe
Joseph Brisbin
Victoria H. May
O. Cleveland
Anthony Bohm
Julia Sancek
Keystone
East
Washington St
Merry Christmas
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Smith Bear
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Paris
Penn
Reet
HH Rosenthal
Greer
Wincens
Optometrist
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Scott’s
R. J. Scott
AM Orchid
Amazon District
Brazil
Minas Geraes
Piem Aw
Morgantown Dominion News
Canary Islands
Tower OF the
Miss McMurray
Mrs. Day
Sears-Roebuck
Rigim Greefinas
Washington and
Beaver Sts
Cape Cod
A&p Tea Co
Border Patrol
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Union
Warwick
Granville
Lime Point
Jos. S. Rice Co
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