Searching For Lost Dirigible Dixmude
The French airship Dixmude with 40 officers and crew drifted toward Tunis after going inland and turning north. Indian authorities in Tripoli ordered ports watched and ready to assist, while British Malta officials urged vigilance in the Mediterranean. The Dixmude had set a 4500 mile endurance record last September and was attempting to beat it when trouble began.
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Associated Press
Ot Gabes
Iva
Tunis
Paris
Toum Yathaovine
Medinin
Tripoli
Manco
Diximude
Malta
Mediterranean
Dixmude
Obituary for Mrs Olivia S Pickering in city notes
Mrs Olivia S Pickering formerly of Newington and widow of John Stone Pickering died at 117 Middle Road this city on Saturday. A native of this city she was in her 190th year.
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Olivia S. Pickering
Newington
John Stone Pickering
Middle Road
Federal troops capture Puebla in blitz offensive
Mexico City dispatch reports that over 1,000 prisoners were taken as Federal troops seized Puebla from Revolutionists. The assault began at 2 p.m. with three airplanes bombing Loreto, San Juan and Guadalupe fortresses, airships dropping 74 bombs. General Martinez's column advanced, and by 11 o'clock the city was occupied.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Puebla
Serrano
Loreto
Sin Juan
Guadaloupe
Martinez
Death Brings Child Relief
A one year old girl Helen Hamussa, who suffered from a ruptured heart since a childhood plant eight years earlier, died after months of pain. She died yesterday in Camden New Jersey while secure in the belief of happiness beyond. She was buried with her favorite doll and her last words were a prayer for death. The case attracted national attention and a substantial fund and gifts were sent from many parts of the country.
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Associated Press
Camden
N. J
Wee
Brodahn
Helen Hamussa
Helen
Big Wrestler Seeks Divorce From Amelia Zbysco
Biddeford Maine February 24 Amelia Zbysco wife of famous wrestler Waldec Zbysco sues for divorce alleging cruel and abusive treatment. The case notes his strength in the ring and describes Amelia as more than five feet tall but slight in build. Proceedings set for July 3.
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Associated Press
Biddeford
Bec
Waldec Zbysco
Mattas
Alemia
Zbysco
Amelia
A Visit from Saint Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore
A garbled text of the classic Christmas poem describes St. Nicholas arriving at a house, delivering toys, and exiting with a seasonal wish. The verse depicts the sleigh, reindeer, and the jovial elf like figure in a snowy setting.
Thieves Take Rare Wines From Glenside Home
Police report a robbery at Croasdale Knott in Glenside on Saturday night. Bandits, after clubbing a watchdog, stole liquor valued at 11000 including rare wines and cordials. they dropped 500 in bonds during their flight.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Nec
Bandita
Croasdale Knott
Glenside
Third American joins expert committees in Paris
Henry M. Robinson, a Los Angeles lawyer and banker, has been chosen as the third American to serve on the expert committees in Paris on December 21. The selection adds a notable figure to the international advisory body, reflecting cross Atlantic collaboration.
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Associated Press
Paris
Henry M. Robinson
Los Angeles
Investigating Germany's Finances Under Preparations Commission
The report outlines efforts to examine Germanys finances as the preparations commission investigates economic conditions. The focus is on fiscal stability, potential strains, and how policy measures may affect reconstruction and recovery.
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Germany
Make Big Haul in Bronx Novelty Store Robbery
New York detectives report a bold robbery at Jacob Meth's Bronx novelty store. Two armed bandits entered, bound and gagged a clerk, and fled with cash and jewelry valued at about $2,000.
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Associated Press
New York
Jacob Meth
Bronx
Portsmouth Plans Noisy New Year Parade Welcome
Portsmouth to give a royal New Year welcome with a midnight parade of horrors led by Tom Mullen. Prizes to worst outfits, music from City Band and Wiremen’s Fife and Drum Corps, singers on Market Square, vaudeville acts, confetti wars, and whistles adding to the festive chaos. Committee to refine plans by Friday.
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Portsmouth
Tom Mullen
Market Square
Wiremen
Bella
Making Gifts of Gold Coins for Christmas Cheer
Washington reports Santa plans many more gold coin gifts this Christmas. Federal Reserve data show a large drain on gold stocks, with reserves down over 62 million dollars and the settlement fund down about 43 million, indicating widespread use of coins as gifts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Santa Claus
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Will Welcome Investigation Says Alien Property Custodian
Thomas W. W. Midler, alien property custodian, told President Coolidge that his office would welcome any investigation Congress may decide to order. A Senate inquiry into the administration of alien property has been introduced by Senator King of Utah.
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Associated Dress
Washington
Thomas W.W. Midler
Coolidge
Congress
Senate
King
Utah
Canton Crisis Eases as Sun Yat-sen Demand Settled
Canton December 24 The long critical situation over Dr Sun Yat-sen’s demand for surplus customs revenue seems to be passing. Negotiations for settlement progress satisfactorily. Sailors from the French cruiser Jules Ferry, part of a foreign flotilla, have returned to Kang.
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Canton
Sun Yat Sim
Berlin tots cheer America in festive holiday program
A crowded Berlin theater rang with cheers as 1000 girls and many attendees celebrated Christmas gifts from the United States. The event featured the opera fairyland scene with Greta and was completed by eleven pound food packages funded nationwide.
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Berlin
America
Christsmus
Tug Stau
Opera Today Winn
Ty Sand Greta
United States
First Snow Anxious Fans At Kittery Hope For Breakup
Portsmouth reports its first real snowfall of the season but it was light and vanished by noon as the sun shone. Fans in Kittery hope a broken lineup for the town basketball team is mended so the sport can continue to please the locals.
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Kittery
Portsmouth
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