Fog Death Toll Sows Panic in Belgian Valley
In Liege and Ennis, a deadly suffocating fog claims dozens, with sixty four deaths in two days. Doctors cite unusual wet freezing fog rather than poison, while residents fear air raids and warlike scenes as a town of three thousand reels from the unseen threat.
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LIEGE
Belgium
TOG ALON
aioe
Mostem
Planders
Ennis
England
Phe
tns
ltute
straken Nobod
Gunmen invade banker's home in Lafayette Ind
Three men planned to rob Brackwell State Bank near Lafayette Ind last night. They bound Oscar Hamilton and his wife, kidnapped their daughter Helen 19, and fled to Chicago where she later reported the incident. Their other daughter Mary 15 escaped through a window and alerted neighbors who scared off the robbers. Helen went to police 34 minutes after and gave her account. The attackers are believed to be Chicago gangsters.
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LAFAYETTE
Ind
Brackwell State Bank
Oscar Hamilton
Hamilton
Helen
Chicago
Mary
Chicago avenue
Siri
Five hundred clash with police over illicit entertainment in Hollywood
A mob of about 500 men fought police during actions at a storage loft in Hollywood. More than 400 men and four women were arrested as officers moved to detain performers and attendees amid alleged immoral dances. Ultra coarse clashes led to overturned clothing and injuries, with officers wounded and arrests across Los Angeles and Hollywood.
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Hollywoo
Los Angeles
Notre Dame Triumphs Over USC In Final Clash
Notre Dame led USC 13 0 at half and controlled the game with two early touchdowns. The Trojans rallied with a late score but Notre Dame thwarted several USC threats, extending their lead before the final whistle.
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Notre Dine
ta et
Angelo Tewo
Notrre Dame
Southern California
cindy
Schwartz
Crizedo
sr yares
citchi
wish
OConnor
Brilk
thiouch
Bill
Paul
Notre Dame
Notre Dane
Lukats
Wonsley
Mother causes fatal harm to two children in Chester
Police believe Hida Tyaddell of Chester was demented when she harmed two small children by drowning them in a bathtub. The incident occurred on December 6 as the children slept, with authorities treating the act as violent and deliberate.
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CHESTER Pa
feu
Tyaddell
Oranges Scattered After Rail Incident Near Seaboard Mainline
Seaboard railway mainline near here bleeds orange and grapefruit cargo after seventeen height cars derailed scattering citrus toward northern markets. Florida growers face losses while transportation crews clear the debris and assess damages and delays. Authorities reported no injuries.
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Seaboard railway
Niagara
Senators Question Appointees Aboard Hoover Policies
Hoover era nominees face Senate inquiry into past and present ties to turf commissions. Hearing in open session probes six nominees including Tiebher and Croft with party lines split. Smoot predicts confirmation soon despite opposition to a public hearing.
Shepiard Trial Under Way In Kansas City
The Shepiard murder trial proceeds with testimony from a stenographer and an investigating officer. Prosecution seeks letters as key evidence showing jealousy over Mrs Shepard and Miss Brandon, including lines about affection and threats. The district attorney notes admissions by Shepard concerning his wife's removal from his life and his plans regarding divorce.
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KANSAS
hare
ciniment
Gine Brandonsom
San Antonio Fes
Shepard
arcus M Brow
Mies Brandon
Shepards
Brewster sid Shepard
phirses
ned
Major Shepard
Brancon Brewster
sud Shepard
Man shoots kin during attempted theft in Provo
In Provo area Salem Utah early today J Lester Miller was wounded when a man, identified as his brother-in-law Miller, allegedly tried to rob his father-in-law’s store. J Hatch and his son George Hatch, who slept in the store, woke at 3 am to an intruder leaving. The younger Hatch fired when told to halt, hitting Miller who is 30 years old and in precarious condition.
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PROVO
Utah
Salem
Lester Miller
J Hatch
George Hatch
Miller
Judge Sympathetic When Wife Speaks in Court
CHICAGO December 6 Magistrate Henry Sandusky showed sympathy in a non support case until Mrs Vere Dungill testified against her husband Stanley Dungill. He claimed lack of funds but the court noted only a mere sum and dismissed the charge after hearing her say he had money, saying a little. The affair ended with a dismissive remark and no further action.
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CHICAGO
Henry Sandusky
Vere Dungill
Stanley
Dungill
Barthou Acces Invitation to Form French Ministry
Fragmented report details Barthou accepted invitation from President Doumer with a view to forming a ministry after Tardieu defeat. Mentions key figures Raymond Poincare and others, and notes shifts in ministerial power and reforms in finance and policing. Also reports a Salt Lake City murder of an auctioneer Sam Frank in Memphis era context with details of the crime scene and investigation.
Muscle Shoals Conference Debate Reveals House Action
Widespread discussion in Muscle Shoals outlines the conference plan as House and Senate negotiators seek to resume talks. Speaker Toigwath and Leader Tilton push for a joint conference with conferees Peece and Snel noting progress and a possible resumption next Tuesday.
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WASITNGION
sime
weconfeen
Toigwath
Tilton
Chanmer
Snel
MreNay
Hoover Urges Strict Economy As Deficit Looms
Washington December 8 Hoover pressed Congress to cut spending amid a projected 355.9 million deficit for the year. He spoke with Senator Watson Indiana Republican urging restraint on appropriations while Senate debates relief measures. The agriculture committee boosted drought relief to 60 million though no specific legislation was reported. Senate leaders saw little chance of reducing the 60 million proposal for drought sufferers.
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WASHINGTON
White House
Pennent Hoover
congress
Watson
Indiana
senate
agriculture committee
House Reduces Emergency Bill in Washington Debate
A fragmented summary notes a government effort to pare down an emergency bill in Washington. Officials propose trimming projected costs from around 111 million to 99 million, with administration backing and possible exchanges to address flood and corrosion concerns. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Bank Cashier Shot Down in Verona Suburb Bank
Fittsburgh reports a bank cashier named Dean Metherlead was shot through the window when he refused a robber’s demand for money. The bandit fired, killing Metherlead, then fled in a waiting automobile with an accomplice driving.
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FITTSBURGH
AHegiens Valley
T 1s
Verona
relber
benc
Jury Disagrees In Death Case Wallance Kefloge
Jurors deadlocked in the Ellis Wiig murder trial over George Varcoe in Kefloge, Idaho. A new trial was ordered and Wiig held without bail after the jury reported deadlock. authorities say the defendant had pierced Varcoe and broken up his family. Four Die in Fire Beattieville Leonard Arnold and three of his children perished in their home blaze today.
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WALLACE
Idaho
Dee
Ellis Wiig
George Varcoe
Kefloge
tod
Wing
Carcoe
BEATTIEVILLE
Leonard Arnold
hs childre
Ancient jewelry found in Pompeii ruins sparks value surge
Archaeologists uncover splendidly preserved rings bracelets and necklaces amid Pompeii rooms after an avalanche reveals a lavish late home. They note twelve labor scenes on silver and gold items and estimate the collection could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars. Government experts praise the artistic value and potential market impact.
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Vesusius
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Taursias
ctanent uthmines
rches
Pee
Actress Objects to Tax Plan for Unemployed Americans
London dispatch reports actress June Howard opposing a proposal to tax 5 percent of salaries of foreign actors and actresses in the United States to fund unemployment relief. She argues American managers should bear the tax, contending it harms American employment and may deter engagements abroad. The resolution awaits ratification by the Actors Equity Association and equity council approval.
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LONDON
June Howard
United States
Fouity Association
equity council
irs
foicien fa
Couple in Murder Trial Named in Port Case
A couple face first degree murder charges in a circuit case linked to the stabbing death of Mrs Leone Bowles. The incident occurred in November and prosecutors say the case will go to the grand jury for further action.
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Nelson
Bowles
Pettland
me Louers
eéaly
clerars
Leone Bowles
hearne
giendary
Borah Urges Tax Increase in Senate Debate
Senator Borah of Idaho pressed for a two percent income tax hike and to end the current year’s one percent reduction, saying the deficit threatens to reach about 180 million dollars as reports grow of fiscal shortfalls.
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WASHINGTON
Boran
Idaho
Bersh
Leasing Act To Be Changed In Congress Debate
Washington December 6. Legislation to clarify the federal leasing act under which patents for all public land claims issued are to be proposed this session of Congress by Chairman Colton of the house lands committee. The chairman conferred today with Secretary Wilbur who recently requested action to clear up the present conflicting laws.
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WASHINGTON
congress
Chanm.n Colton
house
pup lands committee
Tne
Wilbur
Bank Robbers Loot Clearing State Bank on Southwest Side
Five robbers held up the State Bank of Clearing on the Southwest Side taking an estimated 40000 to 50000. They forced twenty five customers and employees into the basement and took money from vaults prepared for paying checks. No injuries reported.
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CHICAGO
Dee 6
State Bank of Clearing
Aetna
Los Angeles Youth Holds Grand Hog Prize at Auction
Los Angeles reports Harold McKean, fourteen, proud as his 280 pound Duroc Barrow set a record at auction, bringing $125 per pound. With hogs under ten cents a pound, the junior championship at the Christmas Livestock show honors McKean whose mother is widowed and works to send him to Hanford High School. He bought the porker months ago for $1750, notes secured.
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LOS ANGELES
Harold McKean
Barrow
Hanford
Cal The hoy
Upstream storage talks advance on Truckee River agreement
Representatives of Washoe County Water Conservation District and Truckee Carson Irrigation District reach a tentative plan pooling all waters of the Truckee and Lake Tahoe except when water is above 6229 feet. The deal, backed by Sierra Pacific Power, aims to trigger storage development and seek a $750,000 reclamation fund appropriation. Negotiations include court approval and settlement of the Talbot decree, with potential joint storage and adjusted winter rates.
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Washoe County Conservation District
Truckee- Carson Irrigation District
Truckee seare
Sierra Pacific Power Company
Truckeeker
Nevada
congress
reclamation fund
Washington
United States
Truckee Tiver
wich
George P Tilbot
cewts
Talbot
T S Farrington
United States district court
iver
Lake Tihoe
Washoe County
POWER COMPAS
Sena Pachie Power Company
Newlands
Truckee river
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