Toll of Christmas Tragedies Tops 150 Lives Lost Nationwide
From violence and crashes to accidental fires and stabbings, the holiday period claimed more than 150 lives across states. Incidents ranged from a cottage explosion in Auburn Maine to a 20-foot embankment plunge in Wellsburg West Virginia and a fatal head-on crash in Fort Dodge Iowa.
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Auburn
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Shark Creek
Wellsburg
Charleston
Holt
Fort Dodge
Fred Carter
Gates
G Tnd
Illinois
California
Maryland
Ohio
Hopkinsville
Santa Claus
Jimmie Maloney
Lancaster
S. C
Winchester
James Corbin
Weston
Chicago
Thomas Burns
James Burns
Indianapolis
New York
Men Py
Presbyterians Sing to Public in Christmas Carols
A 32 member chorus from the Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor carried out a morning caroling trip. They received a Christmas breakfast at the church hosted by Mrs. N. J. Herring and Miss Kate Johnson.
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Christian Endeavor of the
Presbyterian Church
N. J. Herring
Kate Johnson
P. D. Alderson
Ethel Ball
Mrs. J. Heatherlin, Jr
Mary K. Shanklin
John Porter
Elizabeth Leonard
Katherine Jordan
Evelyn Mead
Elizabeth File
Joann Griffith
Edgar Sheffler
Katy Jo Catron
Mary Belle
Newton D. Baker Dies After Heart Attack
Former secretary of war Newton D. Baker, 66, died at his Cleveland home from coronary thrombosis after a recent bout of heart trouble. He had resigned as head of the Cuyahoga county Democratic committee last year and was noted for international affairs and education advocacy. He is survived by a son and two daughters and five grandchildren. his death followed a Christmas visit with family.
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Cleveland
Newton LC
Baker
Wilson
Syracuse
N. Y
Chattanooga
Tenn
Utilities
Tennessee Valley Authority
Cuyahoga County
Democratic Central Committee
Five Die in Cottage Fire at Auburn Christmas Gathering
A Lake Shore cottage owned by Mr and Mrs Arthur Gincherea burned after an oil heater exploded during a Christmas reunion. Victims include Jeanne four and Jeanine seven La pointe Chelsea. Marie Marois seventy Chelsea. Lena Fradas sixty nine Lewiston. Fred Coulombe forty five Lewiston. Father Joseph Lapointe thirty two and Charles Gagnor eighteen injured. Police investigated as family members, gathered from Chelsea Lewiston and Auburn, mourned.
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Auburn
Arthur Gincherea
Lord Pond
Turner
Jeanne
Jeanine Lapointe
Chelsea
Marie Marois
Lena Fradas
Lewiston
Fred Coulombe
Joseph Lapointe
Charles Gagnor
Rex V. Bridges
Navy buildup debate grows in wake of war scare
Washington explores a major naval rebuilding push in Congress as administration resists early disclosure. Backers seek ship construction to curb recession and deter rivals, arguing faster fleet expansion could bolster U S prestige and peace influence abroad, especially in the Far East, while noting diplomatic implications.
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Congress
Japan
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Cartwright
House Roads Committee
Mari Time Commission
Navy
Far Eastern
China
Far East
Great Britain
Pacific
Christmas carolers sing in Beck ley streets
Voices filled the Beckley Christmas scene as music from loudspeakers and carolers echoed through the main street. The top photo shows youth from the Christian church singing Friday evening with Ross Culpepper of First Methodist directing.
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Beckley
Christian Church
Ross Culpepper
First Methodist Church
Diehl
Alibi dispute noted in Hull letter over Panay sinking
Washington reports Secretary Hull states the United States accepts Japan’s assurances that no further attacks on American nationals or property in China will occur. He notes Japan’s December 14 and 24 notes admit responsibility, express regret, and promise indemnifications and steps to prevent recurrence.
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Washington
United States
Japan
China
Hull
Panay
Court of Inquiry
United States Navy
U.S. S. Panay
Xmas violence and robbery shake Beckley area
Police investigated a spree of crime including stabbing and forgery Friday night and Saturday. Pat Mayes of Sullivan was arrested after a stabbing of Greek Blevins in Sullivan, with multiple injuries. Other suspects and victims, plus a robbery from Mrs. John Lindskey of Cranberry, are noted as police pursued leads and recovered items.
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Pat Mayes
Sullivan
Fayayette County
Blevins
Corp. A. Scalise
Beckley
Mayes
Scalise
Carlisle
Alvin Richmond
Robert Underwood
Paul Moore
Cam Moore
John Lusk
Rhodell
Lusk
Claude McGrady
Clarick
John Lindskey
Cranberry
McLaughlin
Charleston
Truck Injures Boy in Helen. Head Wounds Not Severe
James Taylor a -year-old boy from Helen was struck by a truck at 6 p m yesterday. Initial fears of a fractured skull were ruled out at Beckley hospital showing only cuts and bruises to the head.
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James Taylor
Helen Boy
Helen
Beckley Hospital
Boy Killed Crossing Highway in Ripley
Ten year old Lowell Skeens was struck by a car while crossing a highway and died from injuries. Postmaster Denny Browning reported postal receipts on December 20 totaling $320, a yearly high. Assessor Harry Batson announced a 10 percent salary increase for all deputies effective January 1.
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Ripley
Lowell Skeens
Logan
Denny
Browning
Grafton
Harry Batson
Eccles Man Hurt In Auto Crash
Alec Holas of Eccles suffered chest injuries in a crash below Eccles at 6 p m Friday. He was taken to Beckley hospital where X rays showed no serious injuries. Holas' car was thrown onto the railroad tracks. The other car driven by C O White of Charlestown was damaged with no other injuries.
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Alec Holas
Eccles
Beckley Hospital
Holas
C. O. White
Charleston
Nativity Pageant by 500 Women at Federal Institution for Women
Alderson notes the Christmas Eve and Night pageants performed by 50 members for 500 inmates in the Federal Institution for Women. The four episode nativity told with carols and readings, directed by Miss Lochie Linkous, showcased rehabilitation and a university like atmosphere.
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Federal Institution
Register Star
Alderson
Jesus the Christ
David
Lochie Linkous
Mary
Joseph
aManger
Orient
Linkous
Kathryn Newton
Mary B. Harris
Enaine's Crash Fatal to Crew
A Pennsylvania Railroad express and mail locomotive toppled 60 feet from a retaining wall into a city street killing engineer Oscar E. Rhoads 47 of Columbus Ohio and fireman William H Strous of Carnegie Pennsylvania. Ten minutes earlier the Gotham Limited had passed, carrying passengers. Two coaches were saved when couplings snapped. Occupants of nearby autos escaped injury.
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Associated Press
Pittseurch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gotham Limited
St. Louis
New York
Oscar E. Rhoads
Columbus
William H. Strous
Carnegie
Union Aids With Sales Campaign In Prune Trade
Californians long divided between employer and employee found common ground as the Dried Fruit and Nut Packers union helped growers push this season's large prune crop. A sizable ad urged labor allies to buy crates of prunes to aid the campaign.
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San Josf
Calif
Louise Bolling Breaks Arm in Home Fall
Louise Bolling of Crab Orchard suffered a broken arm after falling down the steps Friday night. She was taken to Beckley hospital at 6 p.m.
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Louise Bolling
Crab Orchard
Beckley Hospital
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Mark Beckley
Christian Endeavor Service
Enaine
Union Aids With Sales
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