Poison Liquor Calamity Sparks Christmas Deaths
Far flung reports describe Christmas poison liquor causing eleven deaths, with commissioners discussed road improvements in Frederick county. Local speakers urged hard road construction under state supervision due to mud, bus and car travel disruptions, while funding options included a gasoline tax increase. In Chicago and New York, medical authorities warn most counterfeit alcohol and tainted liquor, urging public caution and awareness of unsafe drinks.
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Weber
Per Entel
Mewee
Annes
Gree
Bach
Grove
Frederick County
John W. Walter
Board of County Commiantooers
Ald
Miss Dean Bride of Charles Fred'k Bowers
WaenKeoen Loca reports a marriage announcement for Miss Dean who wed Charles Fred'k Bowers. The couple plan to reside in Berk ow after a brief ceremony with local clergy, as noted in the Girls Ugh tans section.
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Miss Dean
Charles Fred'k. Bowers
Christmas Day Auto Crash Hurts Two Local Men
Two local men were injured in a head on collision on Christmas Day when a car approaching from the opposite direction swerved. Dr Attes and Dr Bair suffered cuts from shattered glass. they were taken to Washington Emergency Hospital for treatment. The other occupants were uncertain about fault, though the accident was blamed on the driver of the approaching car.
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Aytes
Waetington
Attes
Bair
Emergescey Hospital
Der
Bails
Frederick
Bavits
U S Admiral Threatens Disarm Nicaragua Forces
Rear Admiral Latimer reported to the State Department that defeated Nicaraguan government forces near Pearl Lagoon would be disarmed if forced into the Bluefield neutral zone. He noted a retreat from Pearl Lagoon and acknowledged casualties and famine pressures affecting the government troops.
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Washington
Latimer
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
State Department
Bluefield
Pearl Lagoon
Jossea
Deid
Europe Blanketed by Snow and Cold Grips Western Europe
Paris reports a severe Christmas winter as Air France halts, dozens die in the last three days. Snow blankets the Swiss border and Lisbon dispatches say Portugaise capital shrouded in white. France faces many deaths attributed to cold. the U K also sees a chill, with limited air travel.
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Paris
Europe
France
Wmperaiace
Lisbon
Rugland
Architect Kills Self in Brookline Home
A Brookline Massachusetts architect killed himself at his home on Saturday. The man, described as a prominent figure, was found by relatives after an apparent self-inflicted act. Police investigation is underway with few details released to date.
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Architect Kills Self
Brookline, Mass
Domestic Trouble Leads To Death By Suicide
Baltimore reports Myrtle V. Potts killed herself at her mother's Whitehall home on Christmas Day five days after suing her husband for alimony. A revolver with a fired chamber was found near her. Coroner ruled death by her own action. Potts had denied the wife’s abuse claims and was ordered to pay $1 weekly alimony pending settlement.
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Baltimore
Myrtle V. Potts
Whitebil
Whitehall
W. Evans Andersson
George L. Potts
E. Frank
California towns report minor quake across San Joaquin Valley
An early morning earthquake was felt in Fresco and Turlock, about 80 miles apart, with rattled dishes and awakened residents. Reports from Hanford Porterville and other towns noted shakes but no damage or casualties. Telephonists and others confirmed the tremor around 1:20 to 1:29 AM.
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Fresco
Cal
Turlock
San Joaquin Valley
Hanford
Porterville
Coalinga
Memorial of Investment House Member Dies in Boston
A member of a prominent investment house in Boston died recently in the city at the age of 64. The obituary notes his long career, ties to Hayden, and membership in the firm’s inner circle. A brief mention of funeral arrangements and a Week of Prayer is included.
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Investment House
Boston
Der
Galen
Finanas
Mozer Werkt
Hayden, Sient and Co
Diel
Cial
Forty flood deaths and widespread damage across the South
Severe floods driven by continuous rains forced thousands from homes in Mississippi Tennessee and Arkansas. Four deaths linked to high water and three drownings in vehicle incidents are reported with property damage in the hundreds of thousands. Roads and crops suffer as Tombigbee river flooding spreads through towns and rivers reach record heights.
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Tellars
Timir
Mississippi
Tombighee
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Cumberland
Glasgow
Virginia
Carolinas
Florida
Giant Christmas Tree Lights Up Baker Lawn
A huge fir on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes D. Baker at Waverly Farms draws wide attention. Its 409 wart-colored lights shine for miles with a white star on top made of digits. The 645 foot tree was installed by Modern Lighting Company to boost Christmas spirit for Baker’s grandchildren and county visitors.
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Holmes D. Baker
Waverly Farms
Baker
Court Park
Modern Lighting Company
Joseph D. Baker
Lawyer Shot and Killed as He Nears His Offices
Sedalia Mo December 27 AP Robert K Bardwell shot and killed Claude Wilkerson an attorney as he neared his offices Wilkerson was heard to be in thoroughfare when Bardwell and Elbert Bardwell Valmer were shot and wounded in an attempt to rob the Pirac Mo bank last July Later Claude Wilkerson was indicted on charges of complicity in the robbery The event connects to a broader case involving March and other figures in religious and geographic context per the fragmentary report
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Sedalia
Robert K. Bardwell
Claude Wilkerson
Thoroughfurs
Wilkerson
Elbert Bardwell _Valmer
Pirac
Charies
Sean
Yuletide Programs At City Churches Highlight White Gift Service
Christmas activities culminated Sunday as Evangelical Reformed and Grace Reformed churches hosted the White Gift service at 8 o’clock, with a candle processional, chancel cross, and musical programs by the Sunday School. The Evan gelical Reformed service featured a Christmastime sermon, offerings for the Hofman Orphanage, and a large choir. The Evangelical Lutheran church marked its 100th Sunday School anniversary with senior and junior departments, a welfare talk by George Font, and reported verse readings and organ music.
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Evangelical Reformed
Frederick
Nenri J. G. Kieffer
Lave
The
Sun School
Lewis A. Tier
Kbitte
Air Tifts
Zatinns
Baler Neleh
Christus Dex
Ef Earels
Ducanes
Vf Theat Tiederick
Greencastie
Liew Bartler
Og York
Jence
Toclock
Christ
Glenn O. Garber
Reno S. Harp
Elnglag. Amt Mn
Wis
Max Fisher
Margaret McCanner
Narriet Shook
Jacob F. Kintz
Woodrow Stmpson
Foy School
Howard Moberly
Javously
Mary King
Jess
Christis
Billy Tyeryar
Sole
Miller Castle
Charlotte Quinn
Dorothy Rothenhoefer
M Harriett Shook
Ting Cis Reise
Tah ‘Ass
Merv
C. Thos
Jacob Kintz
Urban
United Brethren Orphanage and Home
Qu Pa
Tall the King
Quierkein Guild
Ata Hamilton
West Fifth
Holy Fommanion
Grace Reformed
Grace Reformed Church
Chalmers W. Walck
Clarke L. Willard
University of Pennsylvania
Jesus
Sr. C. E
Lewis Alexander
George Salter
Western Maryland
Westminster
Alta Guilds
Woman's Missionary Society
Henry H. Abbott
South Market Street
Evangelical Lutheran
Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School
Join & Renn
George Baker Font
Youngstown
Ohio
Rupp
Marr
Wm Grundman
Clasn
Markwood
Harp
Posie
HL. Zhomerman
New York Stock Prices React After Bright Start
New York stock prices turned reactionary this afternoon after an early display of strength. No news justified the selling move, centered in high grade Industrials. A Federal Reserve bulletin showing weaker December manufacturing activity stirred misgivings about the business outlook, though optimism from bankers and business leaders provided some offset. Call money was cut to 5 1/2 percent.
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New York
Ins
Arewss
Call Monty
Named Chief Engineer Ordeman Appointed at Port Newark
H K G Hanlin of Met eor Trading Corp announces Herman W Ordeman as chief engineer. Headquarters at Newark Port Seaboard Terminal. Ordeman, son of Mrs D T Ordeman, will plan and supervise terminal improvements leased from the U S government. He is a Washingtoa Lee University graduate with prior posts at Topeka Santa Fe Railway United Terminals Inc and positions in New York waterfront work.
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H. Kg Hanlin
Meteor Trading Corporation
Herman W. Ordeman
Neware Seaboard Terminal
Port Newark
Ordeman Signson
D. T Ordeman
West Third St
United States
Washingiena. Lee University
Aten]ison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Baltimore and Olin Railway
United Terminals, Inc
New York
When Is a Decor Not a Decoy in Ducks
A Christmas incident near Rockwell Terrace sees four tame ducks escape and wander the lots behind a home. Frederick sportsman and hunter chases a duck mistaken for a wild one, secures a gun, then retrieves it after the owner regains it. Restitution follows as laughter and an odd holiday tale about decoys and wild ducks.
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Rockwell Terrace
Robert Statler
Dill Avenue
Mr. Staley
Frederick Sportsman
Xportaman
Bins
Mel
Ming Grace Ward Visiting Mother in City
Ming Grace Ward formerly of cele now near Charighes visits her mother Mrs. she maintains spend a week in this city with relatives. Sidney W. Harveg of New Haver Coun attends Mrs. Harves parents. Rev. Or. and Mrs. UT. 8. G. Repp Ke Church street. Miss Pearl Lease, residing in Vienna Md., is served for the holidays.
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Ming Grace Ward
Cele
Charighesis
Era Oreary
G. Dear Rounds
East Sroend
Matsaret Newmak
This City
Nell
Christteltives
Warnesboro
Ilis Looist
Sidney W. Harveg
New Haver. Coun
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