Fifty Nine Buried In Calumet Trench Mass Funeral
In Calumet Michigan on December 29 the funeral for fifty nine victims of the Christmas Eve panic drew over 10 000 mourners. Services were held in six churches with processions to Lake View cemetery where the dead were buried in trenches arranged by faith. The tragedy united copper country residents across classes amid a year of strife and sorrow.
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Oslumet
Mich
Red Jacket
Hecla
Lake View Cemetery
Calumet
Copper City
Suill
Copper Country
God’s Acre
Lake View
Mier
Dvore
Bearves
Double murder theory guides police investigation
New York police probe a double homicide after a young woman and a man were shot in their Tear apartment on the East Side. William Ashaz, husband of a musician, and Albert Rocowski, a chair carpenter, are named in the inquiry as officers pursue potential motives and suspects.
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New York
Wiliam Ashaz
Mrosician
Albert Rocowski
Adelaide Branch Leaves Monticello After Secret Departure
Monticello December reports reveal Adelaide M Branch, mate of late Melvin H Couch, left the county jail hospital ward in darkness. Sheriff Kinnie and ex-sheriff Avery aided her escape to Falisb urn then to a distant sanitarium, with plans to join brother William C Branch in Palmer Iowa.
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Monticello
Sheriff's Office
Adelaide M. Branch
Kinnie
Hall
South Falisburg
Sulu- Yah County
M. HB. Couchy
Hartwick
John A. Courtright
Calvary Baptist Church
Otsego County
Herbert O. Branch
Melvin H. Couch
Courtright
Villaure
N. Y
Hhis
Masonic
William C. Branch
Palmer
Kinde
Moner
New York
Valerie
Conch
Ten
Literty
Nurse Parlin Dies After Long Service at State Hospital
Mrs A C Parlin, long serving supervisor at Middleown State Homeopathic Hospital, died suddenly of heart trouble on Saturday afternoon. She retired October 31 after months of ill health, leaving husband A Clifton Parlin. Nurse Nellie Ford Parlin, born 1858 in Maine, had a storied career from Castine Normal School to nurse supervision since 1908. Funeral planned for East Winthrop Me Tuesday. body shipped from Erie via New York and New Haven.
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State Hospital
A. C. Parlin
A. Clifton Parlin
Nellie Ford Parlin
Monroe
Waldo County
Maine
William Ford
Mary Durham Ford
Belfast
Castine
Parlin
Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital
Ashley Hall
oMre
Russell
Burhang
East Winthrop
Abe
Partin
Germany
Federals Await the Tired Rebels at Ojinaga
From Presidio Texas December 29 the Mexican Federal Army about 4000 men under nine generals mass near Ojinaga opposite the town ready to engage the first Rebel force. The Rebels about 4200 strong are exhausted by a 136 mile overland march in nine days.
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Presidio
Texas
Ojinaza
Winter Arrives as Thermometer Scores Above Zero
Early risers report creaking wagons and visible frost at dawn marking the first real winter. The thermometer on East Main street shows 6 with a few spots at 10 above zero on Pfonk's corner, while ice dealers hint at a potential crop despite forecasts for rain or warmer conditions from Washington.
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Jack Frost
A. R. Biloxs
East Main Street
Pfonk
Ukethia
Washington
County Treasurer Guests At Honor Dinner Event
Community figures attended a compliment dinner for the county treasurer at Brannets Hotel in Highland Mills. The report notes several prominent participants and mentions concerns about driving on dangerous roads, with one attendee choosing to stay home nightly.
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Robert Johnson
Fire Damages Home on Genung Street Kept Under Control
Fire at William Edwards home 10 Genung Street was discovered shortly after 11 Monday morning. Mrs Edwards called neighbors and two children were on the second floor. Firemen and volunteers contained the blaze using hoses and chemicals. dining room and part of the second floor damaged. total loss estimated with furniture moved to safety.
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William Edwards
Genung Street
Edwards
Eugene
Arthur Conklin
Harry Majone
Dames
Gnti Uhe
Sprague Avenue
Geoms Street
NecQuolds
Eagles
Excelsiors
Phoenix
Moahsgens
Furies
Archibald
W. M. Plerg
O and W Man Catches A Big Pickerel
An O and W fisherman sets a local record by landing a large pickerel at Centerville near Black Lake. Reports mention another angler, Robbing, and include several terse notes about weight and location, with names partially garbled in the OCR.
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Charlies Robbing
Centerville
Tweed
WO McRioney
Black Lake
Salt Fan
John Sap
Olver Jando
Bali
Hexen
Mutiny Reported in Yunnan as Chinese Troops Rebel
A revolt by three regiments in Yunnan is reported with soldiers shooting officers raiding armories and killing a professor and students at the Chinese College. The mutineers proclaimed provincial independence in Sun Yat Sen’s name before royal troops crushed the uprising. leader Yang Hi Pin died in a blaze.
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Peking
Yunnan
Sun Yat Sen
Chia
Yang Hi Pin
Mannerchor Masquerade Set For February 16 Tonight
The annual Mannerchor masquerade ball in Millon, Pa, will be held February 16 1974 moved from St Valentine’s Day weekend due to the date. The same committee continues years of planning and party duties. Authorities warn of a crackdown on violators of local liquor laws as preparations for the event proceed.
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St. Valentice
Deeep Sucopasinik
Millon
Child Born to Mr and Mrs Ambler at home
A son was born at the Ambler residence 74 Landenssrnoe Sunda eoesing to Mr and Mrs Ambler. The newborn is in good health with parents and family awaiting further rites.
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Artneton
Ambler Anpes
Gheer
Sunda Eoesing
Barnes Charges Progressives with Plot to Seize Speakership
New York reports William Barnes Jr, chairman of the Republican State committee, accuses the Progressives of allying with Tammany to block Republican aims. He cites past Democrat Progressives partnerships and urges Republican Assembly members to unite and block Democratic influence to secure a GOP governor and U.S. senator in 1944.
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New York
William Barnes Jr
Republican State Committee
Tammany
Republican Party
Michael Schaap Koecker
Assembly
Mr. Barnes
Sulzer
Court of Appeals
United States
Repubicanst
Albani
Smith
Tha’ Demorats
House
George Washington
Senate
Ex Comptroller E M Grout Indicted in New York
New York Tar Edw M Grant reports former New York controller E M Grout faces indictment for falsifying bank and board reports. He allegedly prepared a doctored report to city officials while serving as president of a regional bank. Court appearances are scheduled in the coming days.
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New York
M. Grant
Itt
Zag
Jerjum
Ross
Lesad
Bards
Ure Posores
Trig Bank
Uieskian
Yars
Jamen P. Aghies
Carhier
Mae
Don’t Write While Woodrow Rests
An incomplete Associated Press style item notes a U.S. event involving President Woodrow Wilson. It hints at medical or political context, referencing a doctor and expectations of correspondence. Ground details are garbled but suggest ongoing health or communications matters during his tenure.
Clyde Liner Seminole Narrowly Capsized in Storm
The Clyde liner Seminole from Santo Domingo and other ports rode a fierce gale near the Virginia capes. A massive wave toppled the ship toward her beam ends and a second wave drove a rail into the deckhouse. Captain J P Carey ordered full weather precautions as seas rose and the vessel lurched through a savage chase of mountainous swells.
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New York
Santo Domingo
Hatti
Turk’s Island
J. P. Carey
Virginia Capes
Carey
Hatteras
Oflcer
Uncle Sam Ready to Hear from Banks on Federal Reserve
Washington on December 29 official notification was sent to national banks that the reserve bank organization committee is prepared to receive legal applications for membership in the new Federal Reserve System from the treasury department.
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Br Associated Press
Washington
Reserve Bank Organizatton Committee
Federal Reserve System
Treasury Department
Navigation closes on Hudson amid winter disruption
An early December notice from New York states navigation on the Hudson remains affected as crews report continued delays. The document notes recent openings and a February 7 target for recovery, with focus on river traffic and economic impact.
Fell On Street Wrist Was Broken
A report from an incident on Main Street describes an individual named Rept Mason of 314 Euet Watt Street who fell on the street, injuring a wrist. Police attended and filed preliminary notes at the district station.
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Mason
Euet
Watt Street
Prince's Market
Om Main Street
Satnav
Watt
Sandagabo Peduerdine
War veteran Joan PF Wheriet dies in Greatoust Path
A World War II veteran, Joan PF Wheriet, died at his home on Saturday after a long illness. He leaves a wife and two daughters, and is survived by several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Rad A Sm Church, with burial at the town cemetery.
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Joan PF Wheriet
Low Hisne
Gresatoust
Wile
Rik & Dausght
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Calumet Trenches
Sheriff’s Office
Mrs. Parlin
China
Associated Press
Mannerchor
Milford
Barnes
Progressive - Tammany Alliance
E. M. Grout
Woodrow
Whylesa
Mars
Sirawson
Fia Lena
Clyde
Uncle Sam
Banks
Hudson
Conpany I
Kies
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