Captain Dies After Plane Crash at Fort Sam Houston
Captain Kelly Finth aviator died at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston at 10 30 pm following a takeoff crash. He suffered a fractured skull and died hours after the accident. He was 33, a native of Brainard, survived by a widow, served nine years in cavalry and Air Service, and commanded Photographic Flight at Langley Field. Burial planned in Arlington National Cemetery with services at Kelly Field officiated by Chaplain Henry F. Westcott Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Finth
Fort Sam Houston
Ike
R.A. Lunt
Rvice
National Cemetery
Arlington
Henry FR. Wescott Ir
Collision in Harbor Near New York Damages Ferry
In a fog and snowstorm off the Statue of Liberty the Jersey City Central ferry Crawford collided with the steamer Henry R. Mallory. The Mallory remained undamaged and docked after taking 60 Crawford passengers. the Cranford ferry suffered heavy damage with 125 passengers aboard. No injuries were initially reported.
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York
Jersey City
Crawford
Henry R. Mallory
Mallory Line
Statue of Liberty
Mallory
Galveston
Cranford
Norfolk, Va
Eastern Sun
Virginta Capes
Wood alcohol as beverage draws court interest
Federal court considers whether wood alcohol can be treated as a beverage under national prohibition. The case involves Tots Moncado who claimed he drank wood alcohol at the time of arrest. Judge Willems notes wood alcohol would not be flagged as a prohibited beverage and the matter ends with a $25 fine after the interpreter explains the defendant would plead to possession.
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Tots Moncado
Est
Asnistang Distratcornacy
Willems
Harry Felden
Uit
Chicago youth guilty in fatal car salesmen murder
Harry Canren, a Chicago youth, found guilty of the brutal murder of car salesmen Cirl Allman and T. T. Dougherty. Judge Caverly sentenced him to death in a related incident. The case involved luring salesmen to a church home and fatally harming them with a club during a bid to take an automobile.
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Chicago
Harry Canren
Cirl Allman
T. T. Dougherty
Caverly
Lwa
Tagantty
Houston Bank Sues Prison Commission Over Damages
Houston National Exchange Bank of Houston files a $100,000 suit against the Texas Prison Commission. The bank holds three Wipald notes for $31,250 each and seeks an injunction to prevent the commission from borrowing money on its anticipated 1921-22 income unless these notes are paid from any remaining balance after the mill sale.
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Houston
Tex
Agate
Texas Prison Commission
Houston National Exchange Bank
Sun
Richmond
Nrisin Commission
Harding Signs $20,000,000 Relief Bill
President Harding signed a $20,000,000 relief appropriation to aid starving peasants in the Voleo Valley. The measure provides corn and wheat assistance and was announced from the White House last night.
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Harding
Washington
D.C
Voleo Valley
White House
Residents Seek Injunction Over Fire House No 2 Contract
Petition filed in district court seeks to prevent a city contract for Fire House No 2 on East Crockett Street. The suit alleges bid procedures violated, demanding competitive bidding and cost control under city ordinances.
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O. B. Black
W. GO. Reiden
D. D. Batrigan
D. EB. Murphey
A. Sthelnerik
East Crockett Street
Thisstrive
Terrellh
KW Cel Ginger
D. Wallis
Ty Hillyer
ES W. Toblogon
C. M. Stocker
Jf ON
Ward
Ity Commission
Rheiner & Co
W. Oeffinger
Ehelner & Co
Stheiner & Co
Ah Post
Burry
Thelner & Cr
Confabs Aim to End 10 Sottney Fight and Jitney Dispute
Ambitious talks between jitney operators and city officials began with the goal of a just settlement to the street transportation controversy. Negotiations focus on forming a charter amendment and fare reductions as the city considers eliminating jitney service and the San Antonio Public Service Company price cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedd
City Commission
Tanuaru
Jitnes
Mayor Black
Black
San Antonio Public Service Company
Weather forecast for San Antonio turns colder this weekend
The forecast predicts rain tonight and Saturday with a colder high likely. Southerly winds shift to northerly by Saturday as temperatures fall to the 40s in northern and central Texas regions.
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San Antonio
Texas
Debs to be freed from Atlanta prison today
Eugene V. Debs socialist leader will be released from the Atlanta penitentiary late today to reach Terre Haute Indiana by Christmas Eve. Preliminary orders have gone to Atlanta to avoid delay, ensuring Debs can spend his first Christmas at home since 1919.
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Ashington
D. C
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Harding
United Press
Federal
Debs
Terre Haute
Ind
Jeader
United States Proposes Second Naval Conference
Washington, D. C., Dec. 23. The Italian delegation proposes a second conference of all naval powers to establish submarine ratios and formulate restrictions on their use in war. The plan was officially announced today at the Washington conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D. C
Corroborates Testimony of Major Shooting Enlisted Man in France
Corroborative evidence supporting Henry L. Scott of Kenmore Ohio that Maj. F. L. Opie shot an enlisted man without provocation during a battle in France was presented to Senate investigators led by Sen. Brandegee. Withrow of Baltimore says Opie denied scot’s charges but offered his corroboration for the probe. Witnesses are summoned for January 4.
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France
Tashington
Henry
L. Scott
Kenmore
Ohhio
Opley
Qopie
Brandeges
Grayson "Withrow
14Li
Baltimo
Senti
F. L
Opie
Stanton
Fifth Infantry
Tunner
Scott
Henry L. Scott
Obig
Wgeh
Argonne
Ans
Gpiz
Brandesea
Cot
Walter A. Bethel
Army
Orta
E. Sogal
Charleston
S.C
U.S. Gilmer No
GRR
Sogalar
Gievres
War Department
Willam
Smell Accds Infirmary
Little Rock
Ark
L. Jacobson
Hart Mansur
Guthrie
Olen
Middle’ Street
Lansing
Mich
T Emmett Cochran, Savannah, Ga. Caarlied PD
Green
South Seventh Street
Minneapolis
Sagintel MT. Firebough
Wear
Orange Street
Fackson
Frank Hickman
Ellin
Merrill D. Watson
Box
Fenton
Man's Sky Piece Swiped From City Court of Justice
A fragmented report notes a looting incident in a public place involving an umbrella taken from a courtroom. Dr A A Lather of Grayburg Bullets Insurance represented two men tried before Judge Rochester as the court heard the case.
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Man’s
Court OF Justice
A. A. Lather
Grayburg
Rochester
Luther
Kiwanis Club Christmas Party In Gunter Hotel Ballroom
The Kiwanis Club gathered at the Gunter Hotel ballroom for a lively Christmas program. Norwegian immigrant Johann Aasen entertained with a harmonica solo as Charl Venable arranged numbers. FH. Nierman was elected trustee as funds were raised for a humane cause.
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Gunter Hotel
Todas
Johann Aasen
Sinning Club
Rogny
Charl Venable
Aagen
Nierman
Price
Christmas Eve Weather Outlook Turns Cold
Rain is forecast for tonight with a drop in temperatures by tomorrow. Strong southerly to northerly winds are expected, making Christmas Day likely crisp and cold.
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Chrietmas
Jarj Bog
Masked raid on Carroll home leads to triple death in Oklahoma
Defendants tell Justice Court a masked band forced Jeff Smith to join the attack near Wilson. About 200 men and 40 autos gathered at a pasture. Carroll confronted the mob and was killed after a gun battle. Widow Mary Smith testified her husband was abducted, shot and died, while Walter Carroll accused Ray Geertz of involvement.
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Rdmore
Okla
Joe Carroll
Wilson
Carroll
Wes
Sige Aeye
Stant County
Hodges
Jeff Smith
Pe Ee
Smith
Carroll Home
Smith Sai
Wag
John Smith
Jeff
Carrol
Carrnll
Big Kam
Saith
Whieddy
Lee
Denuty Shrrill
Bud Bilelew
Ballew
al Or Spa
Walter Carrall
Dae Carroll
Walter Carroll
Ray L. Geertz
Beede
Jere Smith
Abe
John
Loweb
Gold
Uoon
Ward
Bea
Ansbang
Hoapital
Husband
Pension applications heard by city board this afternoon
The Board of Pensions met this afternoon to consider four disability death and retirement pension applications. Among the applicants were A M Musser a city police veteran seeking pension benefits and other police, fire, and city personnel including Mrs R P Ferguson widow of a fireman and C Dulini a patrolman now disabled. The panel includes Mayor Huck fire police commissioners and city officials.
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A.M. Musser
Yarhler
Bey
Binck
Dulinig
Pennlaig
Huck
Ehulrpany Engrisbe
Tubercular Kyle's Sweetheart and Self in Boston
Fragmentary report describes a tuberculosis case involving Kyle and his fiancé Miss Pearl Payne in Boston on December 23. Names and details are garbled, but the piece mentions feared infections and a remand related to the couple's marriage amidst medical concerns.
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Kyle
Boston
Nick Saunders
Pearl Payne
Saundern
Drew
Xmas Candle Sparks Small Blaze Damages Two Homes
A Christmas candle caused a minor fire that burned near a dwelling and slight damage to the residence of T. Sanchez at 149 Altera Batter y. The blaze also damaged the home of C. B. Gant at 720 Lamar Street during a family outage period.
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T. Sanchez
Altera Btrter
C. B. Gant
Lamar Street
Thousands of Kiddies Made Happy by Empty Stocking
Mary Carter reports a benefit dance by Miss Katherine Pitman and pupils from Briggs School of Expression at the Woman's Club. The event raised forty dollars for the Empty Stocking Fund and pleased attendees with polished performances by young dancers and local helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carter
Katherine Pitman
Rey
Miss Piteman
Woman's Club
Miss Pitman
Briggs’ School
Expressio
Charity Ball at St Antony Promotes Local Theater Chorus
Fragmentary note lists contributions to a charity ball at St Antony with supporters including Bertram and Mrs Green. Mentions theater chorus and garment seats with unclear details and local association names.
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St. “Antony
Chorus United
Garment. W
Bertram
C. H
Green
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Pire
Hutchison
M. A. Hanna Company
Cleveland
Houston Bank
Prison Commission
the Evening News
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Mother
Fire House
Ptcexe
U. S
Baltimore
Maj
Kiwanis Club
Curisvanz
Stain
Pitman
Hage
Batam
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