White Christmas Forecast Sweeps Eastern States
The Weather Bureau predicts a white Christmas for much of the United States with new snow cover from the Plateau to the Atlantic coast. Cold conditions will prevail nationwide with precipitation east of the Mississippi tonight and tomorrow. Snow is forecast for New York state and parts of Virginia Maryland and Washington DC, possibly turning to sleet as colder air returns.
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United States
Weather Bureau
Atlantic Coast
Lake Region
Great Central Valleys
Plain States
Gulf States
Plateau
Mississippi
Atlantic States
Lake
New York State
District of Columbia
Virgina
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
Banker Is Shot On Ship Guard Duty Aboard Southern Cross
Junior officer Clifford Sheppard and quartermaster Clessoy Pierce were wounded on the steamship Southern Cross after Sheppard fired during a mistaken pirate alert. The ship was transporting 2,700,000 in gold from South America to New York Bay when officers boarded, triggering Sheppard’s nerves. Pierce suffered a shoulder wound. Sheppard had wounds to the side and thigh.
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Clifford Sheppard
Southern Cross
Pan- American Line
Clessoy Pierce
Sheppard
Spede
South America
Beiing
New York Bay
Clf
Perce
Death of Air Mail Pilot Clarence Gilbert Reported
The body of air mail pilot Clarence Gilbert was readied for transfer to Plaimeville after being found near Kaneville. Investigations by the U S Post Office Department and aviation experts examined engine trouble and the cause of the crash tied to a storm and drifting debris over a 15 hour search.
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Chicago
Clarence Gilbert
Maywand Ring Field
Plameville
Kas
Omaha
Neb
Kaneville
Poe?Utce
Plam
Misused Co Funds Led to Suicide Attempt by Officer
James Jackson, president and treasurer of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company and its insurance entity, attempted suicide after a $48 000 misappropriation of insurance funds was discovered. He claimed the money was for the company and had not been approved, was hospitalized but not in danger, while trustees called the act a breach of fiduciary duty and an unauthorized move of funds.
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Bestam
Ste S Jarckeen
Eastern Massachusetts Stret Railway Company
Elster
Mabel Dresser
Jackson
Jacksoneen
Relief
Danrer
Railway
I. Sherfan Adams
Visions Of Wealth Man Held In New York
Awocomied pres New York man Sarre faces charges of attempted blackmail and extortion after writing threats to Mrs Vanderbilt and Philip Rhinelander. He allegedly demanded $50,000 and $20,000 and warned of explosives if not paid. He will spend Christmas in jail instead of Fresno with $70,000 to spend as planned.
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New York
Bern Surre
Fresno
Cal
Battery Park
Strro
William K Sanderbilt
Philip Rhine
Lander
Sarre
Serre
Tim
Postmaster General Faces Senate on Pay Rise Backing
Post Master General New testified before the Senate Post Office subcommittee on proposed across the board rate increases to fund higher postal salaries approved by Congress but vetoed by the President. He defended the cost study and said an accounting firm reviewed it. publishers urged more time before rate changes.
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New
Senate Post Office
Congress
Moses
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ite
John Stewart Ryan
Pblisher
Richmond
Iice Department
Post Offce Department
Post Master
Publishers Association
Post
Naval Seaplane Icebound in Chesapeake Bay near Havre de Grace
A naval seaplane en route from Hampton Roads to Philadelphia landed in the Chesapeake Bay near Havre de Grace. Pilot Commander J D Small and mechanic William Maseh abandoned the craft after four hours adrift due to fuel and ice. They were rescued at dusk by a power boat and towed to Woodpecker Point near Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
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Baltimore
Hampton Roads
Philadelphia
Chesa Bay
Havre de Grace
Woodpecker Point
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
J D Small
Wiliam Maseh
Proving Grounds
Woodpecker Punt
Law Against Laughter in Manila Crowds
Report from a Philippine island where native chiefs criminalize laughter caused by evil spirits. Those who yield to the urge are condemned to beheaded, according to the local rulers.
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Manila
The
Philippines
Day Leader 10 Be Re-arrested in New York Case
William H Anderson former State Superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of New York will be rearrested as he leaves Sing Sing on parole, with four indictments pending for extortion grand larceny and forgery. He was convicted for falsifying league books to hide commissions and faces bail set at 5 000.
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New York
William H Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of
Sing Sing
Offic
Anderson
Ossining
General Seasions
Mancuso
Anderann
League
Anti-Saloon League
Caid
Pecora
Sing Sing Pricen
Supreme Court
Tompkins
Spict
Bertaall Philiips
Movie actress weds Martin Brownes in Jersey ceremony
A prominent film actress married Martin Brownes yesterday in New Jersey. The ceremony followed Brownes work composing music for a musical comedy in which the actress starred, marking a high profile union in early show business.
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New York
Martin Brownes
Jersey
Brownes
Ereened
McCoy Nears End in Murder Trial Defense Focuses on Self Destruction Claim
Attorney Woo1 Gessler argues Theresa Mora may have killed herself after threats from her ex husband Albert Mora. He paints Mora as distraught and anxious, living with Metin in an apartment leased to Shields, seeking to erase alleged sensational images from jurors. The defense contends Mora’s actions were self inflicted and cites fears of death to explain the events at the apartment.
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Una
Metay
Theresa Mora
Gessler
Meroy
Metin
Shields
McCoy Halled
Hessasal
Notre Dame Grid Team On Way To Coast
Notre Dame football squad travels via Texas en route to California for the Stanford game on New Year’s Day. The team will rest in Bre Amecsted Pree Houstes Tex tonight and be hosted by the Knights of Columbus with a hotel luncheon and city tour. All players attend midnight mass at Sacred Hearts Church tomorrow night.
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California
Stanford
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Tomerroce
Shell rimmed glasses gain popularity in Turkey
Shell rimmed glasses once popular in America and Europe are now fashionable in Turkey. Opticians note that many wear shell rims without lenses despite no vision defect, reflecting a trend in personal adornment rather than function.
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Amera
Europe
Turkey
Optician
Miledy’s Complexion Influences From U S Industry Rise
The article notes a shift in cosmetics production toward American industry with home products dominating the market. A National Geographic Society report asserts the Metropolitan fashion center of Europe is no longer the top source for domestic cosmetics. Estimated domestic output values range from 75 million to 100 million dollars versus imports around 9 million.
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Milady
National
Gceographical Society
Europe
Scion Wealthy Families Holds 508 as Clerk
Gilbert Kahn son of Otto Kahn starts work as a clerk with the table Trust Company to avoid being coddied by his father’s firm. Kahn aged 21 recently married Miss Amae Elizabeth Whelan of East Orange New Jersey, daughter of Charles A Whelan president of United Cigar Stores. St Peters Cathedral Rome accommodates 54000 worshippers.
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New York
Gilbert Kahn
Otto Kahn
Amander
Table Trust Company
Taday
K Loeb and Company
Stead Kahn
Amae Elizabeth Whelan
East Orange
Charles A Whelan
United Cigar Stores Company
Lone Well case drags through Philadelphia court action
Prohibition agent James L Rasher known as the Lone Well faces second degree murder and manslaughter charges over the death of Peter Dancanshan, with federal and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania parties arguing before the court. Other items note erratic stock fluctuations and record postal service volumes as Christmas rush continues.
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Philadelphia
A. P
James L. Rasher
Peter Dancanshan
Pennsylvanis
Acher
Bevanes Arson Case Prisoners Moved for Safety
Bevan and Bevan two ministers held on arson charges were transferred from Snow Wil jail to Baltimore City jail after a skeleton key discovery and fears for their safety. State officials including Sheriff Purell and State Attorney Johnson pursued the case, and a Worcester county ministers delegation urged funding for special counsel to support the prosecution.
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Luther Bevan
Worcester County
Wil
Baltimore City
Wilmer S Purnell
Marying
Sherif
Baltimore
Edmond N. Johnson
Purell
Bevans
Bern
Cape Charles
Board of County Commissioners
Johnson
Assuranes
Trial of Lawrence Hight on poisoning charges proceeds
The Lawrence Hight trial, former Ina pastor, continues as witnesses dispute his sanity. State witnesses claim sound mind. defense cites mental impairment, citing a period of emotional upheaval and visions.
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Forte
Lawrence Hight
Ina
Ellen
Amna Hight
Wilford Sweetin
St. Louie
Hight
C. Xf
Anderwn
Stele Hospital
Jane
Frynee
Eosiort
DemocRath Histories in German Schools
In German schools a debate on presenting DemocRath histories emerges amid unclear text. The fragment hints at educational content choices and possible public reaction to history pedagogy.
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Democrath
Te Asan
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