Eighteen Dead in Two Trains Crash at Rockmart
A head on collision between the Ponce De Leon from Miami to Chicago and the Royal Palm southbound on the Southern Railway near Rockmart Georgia killed eighteen people and left about twenty nine injured. Officials feared more bodies in wreckage as thorough searches continued.
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Ey Associated Press
Rockmart
Ponce de Leon
Miami
Chicago
Royal Palm
Southern Railway
Httle Galtie Williams
Detroit
Cutlertown
Ww. Oh. Brewer
Rome
Pearce
Union Barber Shop O'clock Per Order Notice
Public notice from L Bunyell secretary treasurer regarding barber shop operating hours and per order instructions for the Union Barber Shops chain. Details specify compliance actions and official oversight.
Weavers Strike at Fael River Mills
Eight hundred workers at the Barnard mills walk out after a strike of 100 weavers and notices indicate the plant will be closed indefinitely. The Waayers' Union cites wage cuts from 1.00 to 0.90 per cut, then a further 0.10 drop, despite talks failing to reach agreement.
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Off River
Mass
Barnard Mills
William McNatania
Waayers’ Union
Protest Resolution Adopted by National Catholic Congress
A protest against Catholic treatment in Mexico was adopted at a crowded National Catholic Congress meeting in Manchester. Fourteen major British Catholic societies were represented as the resolution was forwarded to President Calley demanding an end to the intolerable conditions faced by Catholics in the Republic of Mexico.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Eng
Mexico
National Catholic Congress
Pres. Calley
Republic of Mexico
Pan American goodwill aerial expedition update
The San Francisco under Capt Walter and Lieut Fairchild reached Vera Cruz after circling the city while other machines returned to the field. Spare parts have been ordered from San Antonio where the flight began Tuesday and are hoped to arrive early next week.
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San Francisco
Walter
Lieut
Fairchild
Vera Crux
San Antonio
Train Kills Franklin Man at Shaker Crossing
Reuben Cota Franklin was fatally injured when the empty lumber motor truck he drove was struck by a southbound Boston and Maine express at Shaker crossing in Tilton. The locomotive was disabled and the train was halted until a replacement could be obtained.
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Associated Press
Tilton
Reuben “Cota
Franklin
Shaker Crossing
Armflight Held Up Find Body of Slain Woman
Tampico Mexico December 24 mechanical difficulties forced Major Dargue to halt the hop to Vera Cruz. The body of Mrs. Roba Berard, aged, was found in a basin with a towel twisted about her. Authorities link the death to an apparent crime and search for clues continues.
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Armflight
Associated Press
Tampico
Mex
Dargue Flight
Véta_ Crux
Council Bluffs
Rob A. Berard
Christmas Day Content Reflects Community Plans
A fragment notes holiday observances and upcoming events. mentions plans with local groups and timed activities. Details are incomplete but point to community involvement around Christmas and a message of shared celebration.
PARDON OF NH PRISONER FOR MURDER
George Caswell, 57, father of six, was pardoned today in Concord after serving since February 3, 1918 for the murder of his wife who had deserted him and allegedly lived with another man. Caswell tried to shoot himself after the act.
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Associated Press
Concord
George Caswell
New Hampshire
Caswell
Rockingham County
Tenants surprised as landlord gives turkey gifts
Tenants of an eight apartment block on East Dwight street Holyoke mass received turkeys from their landlord after a tense visit about rent and family size. The gift varied by household size, easing fears of a rent raise and offering holiday kindness.
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Holyoke
Mass
East Dwight Street
Portsmouth Trust and Guarantee Co 4% on 1927 Christmas Club
Portsmouth Trust and Guarantee Company announces a four percent rate for the 1927 Christmas Club deposits. Members may enroll soon to secure returns on year end savings offered by the institution.
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Portsmouth‘Trust& Guarantee ‘Co
Their
American bluejackets land to guard lives in Nicaragua
A force of American bluejackets landed at the Rio Grande Bar Nicaragua to protest violence and protect American lives and property. Rear Admiral Latimer, aboard the Rochester, went ashore toward Puerto Cabezas as revolutionaries disrupt hardwood timber movement by American and other foreign firms.
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Grande Bar
Nicaragua
Associated
Presa
Washington
Rioh Grande Bar
State Department
Department
Latimer
Rochester
Puerto Cabezas
Amberican
Éader
Revolutionary Movement
Sacasa
Ragiong
Nala
Mana Gua
United States
Property Sale on State Street and Porter Street
J. H. Pickering sold to Prankly Brooks a property on State Street extending to Porter Street. The parcel includes a house on State Street with outbuildings, the laundry property in the rear, a three story house at 12 Porter Street, and about 50 by 130 feet of land running through from State to Porter Street. This is described as valuable business property.
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J. H. Pickering
Prankly Brooks
State Street
Porter
Alores
Porter Street
State
Man Kills Husband Near Greene in New York
A man named Ingraham, 25, was killed at his camp outside Greene New York during a late night incident reported by Associated Press. Details remain sparse as investigators probe the scene.
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Associated Press
N.Y
iLtoy Ha. Ingraham
Greene
Tragic tree felling accident claims life on site
Wednesday afternoon a man engaged in felling a tree was crushed when the log rolled over pinning his abdomen. His wife witnessed the incident and called for help, but he died shortly after medical aid arrived.
Portsmouth telephone operators host first Christmas dance
The Portsmouth telephone operators plan a Monday night Christmas dance with Bo Garlands Orchestra providing music. The young women intend many novel surprises for the occasion as one of the season’s best parties. The Zeta Alpha club of Middle Street Baptist Church will hold a Christmas party and guest night on Tuesday evening December 28 in the chapel.
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Portsmouth
Bo ‘Garlands Orchestra
Zeta’ Alpha Club
The
Middle Street Baptist
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