Great Saving on U S Rail Lines Declared by Association
The American Railway Association reports railroads cut freight rates since 192? by about 60 million dollars in 1924, claiming rail service remains the most efficient and economical transport in the nation. It notes substantial investments and ongoing efficiency gains, arguing no industry matches railroads in economy and progress.
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Wabbloxton
Loeg
American Railway Association
Railros
Abu Association
Ata- Asticians
Dons
Treight
Dillon
Fising Arleas
United States
Burgess Noah Store to Close in Receiver Sale
Omaha notes Burgess Noah Store closed with a receiver auction set for December 31 at 31,068.39. George Brandeis, manager of Brandeis & Son, announced T. F. Redmond joined the Brandeis organization as general superintendent, as the New York Sutslug Merchandising corporation weighs liquidation.
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Burgess
Noah
Omaha
Nevi
J. L. Brandeis Son
Carporsti¢N
New York City
George Pandeis
Sirandeis & Songators
T. FP. Redmond
Burgesa Nashenacern
Ft the Flore
Brandeis
Siparintendant
Striking Miners Back in Wilkesbarre After Walkout
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania striking miners from the Pennsylvania Coal Company, part of about 11 000 employees who walked out over an un authorized strike more than a month earlier, began returning to work after 1 960 men voted to return. A planned meeting at Corliers No 14 at St Fidetown aimed to organize another vote but did not take place.
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Minera
Daler
Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania Goal Company
Underwood
Corliers No.14
St Fidetown
Eleven Firemen Victims Buried in Saltville Riot Disaster
Saltville Virginia remained tense after a fatal riot and a dam breach at the Matlcoon Mball works disaster. Over a hundred workers joined search efforts for missing colleagues as funeral services began for victims, with services held in Saltville and nearby towns.
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Saltville
Matlicoon Mball Works
Hotston
Erte
Teathy
England Ireland Air Route Disaster and Fire Tragedy
Reports detail Boltnet arrangements forming an eight year air service between Great Britain and America with $2.5 million invested as three airlines race to complete purchases. A fatal blaze in Davenport, Williams County, followed by a civil disaster, left several dead including John Franen and John McDonald with frigid temperatures plunging to 26 below. Firefighters saved a burned woman as debris trapped victims for hours, while a hermit was found dead in a nearby ruin.
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England
Ireland
America
Europe
Tisai Davenport
Frazer
Devenport
Tyne
Aya
John Franen
Walcott
John Mcdonald
Deiner -Atmisinigutte
Mack
Bie Bad
Bad Batn
Neighbore
McDonald
Navy modernization plan moves forward with funds
President Covington endorses accelerated Navy modernization and increased spending to the scope authorized by the recent act. Work on major portions will begin immediately with available funds, pending congressional approval and forthcoming estimates for the next fiscal year. The bill authorizes upgrades to battleships New York Texas Florida Kansas Wyoming, including enhanced anti air and deck protection, with total cost around 318.78 million and limited vessel conversions beginning July 1927.
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Washington
Covtdin Fovealid
Imraedi- Alo
Wycan
Congress
Didget Bureau
Apd
DRS
New York
Texas
Florida
Tat
Sc.kansna
Wyoming
Sitasol
Tazas
Aighi
Dam Breaks Kill Nine and Leave Dozens Homeless in Virginia
Reported disaster at a Virginia glassworks facility after a well water flood from a breached muck dam floods the Holston area. Nine dead, two missing, about 200 left homeless as rescue efforts continue by riverbank despite night fall. In New York, gunmen wounded five men in a brutal east side shooting before fleeing. Police doubt any motive or accomplices, with victims treated in hospital.
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Sellyie
Mathieson Alxald
Abinndon
Holston
New York
Far East Side
Ue Font Room
Anyon
Young Duncan Campbell Wins New York-Tingall Medal
A 10 year old student from Brooklon named Duncan Campbell won a Gold Medal in a children’s painting contest. His life like tiger on a slant canvas impressed judges among about 500 entries. Judges called him one of the most remarkable children in thirteen years of the contest.
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New York
Tingall
Duncan Campbell
Schow
Hay
Brooklon
Coutest
Madison county clash leaves four injured and two jailed
White youth and Anrgra man fatally hurt in a Madison county incident. Two Black people held in jail on charges of fighting. A posse is pursuing a third Black individual who escaped after the brawl among local plate events.
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Righmond
Fiuhtor
Uegra
Madison County
Fire razes Mahoney City business district
A fire swept through the heart of Mahoney City pa destroying portions of the business district. The blaze damaged multiple stores with losses around 800000 dollars and 3033 of valuable stock. No one was seriously injured.
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Mahoney City
PaThren Hullatay
Thre
Fire at Hobart Oklahoma Kills One. Dozens Injured
A deadly blaze at a rural school near Hobart Oklahoma on Christmas Eve left one person dead and 20 to 33 others hospitalized in two facilities. Mayor F E Gillespie ordered an official aftercare and investigation as families mourn.
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Hobart
Okla
Thabh
Schoo Waka
Aviass
F. E. Gillespie
Lou Mittees
Brea
Dividends Return in New York Major Payouts Reported
New York stockholders applaud resumed dividends totaling nearly 400000 with many waiting up to a century. Anaconda Copper notes a 7.5 cent share payment totaling 2250000 on outstanding stock. Americanosi company posts a 3 dollar extra dividend. Lord Taylor stores shows no declared payout yet. Western railroads celebrate rehabilitation.
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New York
Anaconda Conpar Minloe
Gumman
American Osu Company
Witten
Waring Teen
Lord & Nylor Stoesite
Qoodwestern
Playing Santa’s Gifts Life at Neighborhood Surprise
Nine year old R. Pachlickel played Santa Claus in a grammar school pageant. He patrolled his living neighbor upstairs, wearing a home made costume that caught fire when Elmo lit his way with matches. The blaze singed his fur and burned his costume.
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Davenport
Williama
Keepmin
Mercy Hosakai
Urewich
Wowie Way
Santa
Pachlickel
Bereninctn
Santa Claus
Chiiai
Elmo
Cross Word Prizes Banned By Department Ruling
A government department ruled that offering prizes for cross word con tests violates established practice. Officials banned newspapers from hosting such events and warnings were issued about the legality of prize offerings in public competitions.
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Destotthe
Six Robberies Hit 133000 In Daylight heists
Police described a quiet district as the scene of six daytime robberies totaling about 133000 in fur jewels and clothing objects. Suspects believed to be armed vanished into the area as investigators reviewed logs and secured records.
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Chiesea
Chicaza
Jerry Shristwes
Abnés
Cloihns
Secion
Aix
Shoplifting on rise says New York police
Police report shoplifting more prevalent this year with 26 offenses already recorded this month. Most offenders are believed to be young, aged, or elderly women, according to officials.
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New York
Egypt Parliament Orders New Elections And Meeting Date
Egypt's cabinet decrees new parliamentary elections to be held within days and states the new Parliament will convene ten days after the elections. The decree confirms parliamentary dissolution and outlines the transition timeline for the government.
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Egypt
Cairo
New York Ends Ocean Liner First Class Preference
A New York report notes the abolition of the social and professional preference system on ocean liners. First class fares now apply to all passengers, removing favored treatment for prominent individuals. Officials say the reform broadens access and standardizes rates across trans Atlantic travel.
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Fayore
New York
Mail Pilot's Death Investigated After Fatal Fall
Omitha Wo Investigations ordered by Gard & Expo to probe the death of Air Mail Pilot Bilal Clareice Gilbert near Kaneville. Superintendent Eege veldhat to supervise. findings reviewed by investigators and Clarence O Gilbert. Witnesses saw the parachute fail and silk chute detach before the body plunged through a snowstorm.
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Omitha
Gard & Expo
Air Mail
Bilal Clareice Gilert
Kaneville
Eege
Huta Beak
Lhcen
Clarence
Gilbert
Luis Dariebute
Careanibe
Poksrd
Gilbarts
Man Saves Man in Detroit River Incident
A Detroit man, 21, Noritsky, skated from a pavilion and fell into the river after a thin tor bike plunged into the water. A bystander, aided by a club member, formed a chain and rescued him from drowning in Detroit River waters.
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Detroit
Duiliae Norltsky
Natety
Warren Plunge to Death From New York Flats
Fragmentary report states two women fell to death from a Manhattan vanpartment building amid alleged suicides. Relatives offered remarks while a husband and others faced social embarrassment. context remains unclear due to garbled text.
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Warren
New York
Felice Rei
Suicidas
Priéda Caben
Ayer
Texs
Coles
Communists Stage Demonstration in Paris Suburb
Police estimate between 75,000 and 100,000 participants attended a Communist Party propaganda rally near Paria, promoting international syndicalism and pacifist ideals outside the walls. Organizers touted a week of demonstrations led by figures including SL Gervais Tatailows, in a tightly controlled public display.
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Pacis
Communist Party
Paria
Gervais
Flapper Sent to Prison in Greeley Robbery Case
Mrs Lucille Wilson alias Lveilie Lavadelle known as Happer bandit received a two year sentence from Judge Nett for her role in the Holdup and robbery in Mic and Mrs W L Clark of Greeley. The Clarks suffered the loss of valuables and their automobile in the crime.
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Greeley
Coro
Lucille Wilson
Lueilie
Lavadelle
Nett. Gahans
Mic
W. L. Clark
Clarks
Fort Madison Fire Destroys Store, Estimated Loss $115,000
A large blaze in Fort Madison completely destroyed the building housing a local and 10 cent store and its merchandise. The Fort MedigonIx-A free incident damaged surrounding areas. The total loss is estimated at $115,000 with the cause still unknown.
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Fort Madison
Fort Medigon
Bisi
Tess
Jocal & Sind
Cent
Dam diversion alters Black River tributary flow in Wisconsin
In La Crosse Wisconsin a century old stream diversion has redirected a tributary of the Black River north of New Amsterdam. The dam built by a local colony shifts the stream from a southerly to a northerly course, changing daily flow patterns for the surrounding area.
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la Crosse
Wis
Black River
New -Amsterdam
Wis-Woorsmen Return to Wisconsin Circuit
The report notes Wis-Woorsmen and three Lukes in a long-closed Wisconsin circuit, highlighting historic service and years of involvement. Gweiia’s fine count is mentioned as seen, reflecting a notable local event in the era.
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Wis
Three Lukes
Gweiia
Upper
Winconsits Onda
Monoxide Gas Kills Three in Columbus Losses
Three people died in Columbus from monoxide gas as investigators label the incident a fatal poisoning. Emergency crews responded to a residence where neighbors reported lingering fumes and authorities have yet to determine the exact source of the gas.
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Columbus, O
Curion Movorine Gaa
Trom Llueless Gaa
Murder arrest ties to Minnesota death case
Tony Reamey, a north woods figure, was arrested near Stews2, Minn, in connection with the death of Mia Elsie Wheeler in the Lake of the Woods area. Reamer denied involvement and showed calm demeanor, claiming investigators should pursue others.
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Oetley
Tony Reamey
Tripe
North Woods
Minn
Mia
Elsie Whreter
Angla
Gleyece
Lake of the Woods
Reamer
Wheeler
Iowa State News and farm market notes
Des Moines reports include farm auctions yielding complex totals and court actions. a Des Moines university gym and a large state budget discussion surface amid state health petitions and river protection efforts. Livestock show sales, breeding stock prices, and agricultural tests illustrate economic and policy shifts for 1925.
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Nash-Williamswatt
Des Moines
Teatuurney General's
James Campbell
Dianyaketa
State Department of Health
Walton
Uving Wong
Dea Maines' University
John WW
Mission
Aluwui
Acuin
Iowa State College
Wen
Iowa
Bache
Fr. Harrison
California
Unionville
Buttett
Budita
Totar Prac
Sealy
Sudget
EB. E. Hoste
Binbt
Queratine
Vividensis
Tailedad’commissionery
Ef Forte
Board of
Rontrel
Pitt
Slanxi Gy
Jength
Offr County
Neh
Missouri
Nebraska City
Fremont
Nelimassa
Lawa
St Net
Glauses
Towa
Covernmaut
Fort Adams Forts and figures in early U.S. defense lore
A fragmentary historical note recounts Fort Adams and other early U.S. fortifications, mentioning figures like General Wilkinson and Lt. Meriwether Lewis. It sketches the fort’s origins, its renaming after British officers, and the strategic roads between Natchez and Nashville amid 18th century conflicts and territorial expansion.
Grant's Unconditional Surrender Note Historical Summary
Fragmented OCR recounts Ulysses S. Grant delaying surrender terms after Fort Donelson and Fort Henry in 1862. It notes the Union gain, Confederate surrender pressure, and the broader Civil War context with references to Nashville, Kentucky, Tennessee, and key figures like Buckner and Simon Bolivar Buckner. The text glazes over specifics, offering a sketch of the surrender milestone and its significance to the Union war effort.
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Anerican
Simon Bolivar
Buckner
Fort Donelson
Tena
Fort Henry
Bert Theapison
Altheast
Eudals Mogg
Pifw
Raritan Redtond Forest
Elven
Amienter
Nashville
Warifius Shen
Kentucks
Tennessee
Havile
Union Fnreow
Ulysees & Crane
Apmomussos
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