Christmas Mail Breaks Records Across U S in 1928 Season
Government officials report Christmas mail volume up 29 percent from last year with heavy packages including cigarettes nuts and fruits. White House plans a subdued yet cheerful celebration as cabinet members stay in Washington. Weather cautions cold conditions with chances of snow in the Great Lakes and Middle Atlantic regions.
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Santa Claus
Koure
Washington
White House
Lin Wong
Rks
Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Middle Atlantic
Middle Arlantic
Cho Valley
South Atlantic
Bist Gull
Jana Tvni
Germany to Return Holdings in Africa Split by Conference
A international conference today debated partitioning former German colonies in southeast Africa between Tidlehim and Angland, with Germany's remaining holdings in the Pacific awaiting a decision. The talks focused on mandates and the status of German assets, while German and Allied delegates discussed future terms and possible delays.
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Germany
Eutheast Africa
Tidlehim
Angland
Ue Getivan
Paris
Canfyrense de
Gerimany
Berthelot
Yon- Gon
Rodment
Turkey
Frender Linyd Geerke
Von
Hana
Bertin
U. 4
von Tether
Toagnes
Garmen
Teretier Clenonck
Thomain Libre
United States Senate
Laren
Kurt von Teisner
Renky
Paria
Pershing to Visit Fort Worth Feb 7 and 8
Special Telegram from Fort Worth reports Gen. Pershing's arrival in the city on February 7 and 8 with adjutant Col. Marshall and civic leaders planning extensive celebrations involving civic groups and organizations. A separate item notes a fire destroyed the historic Old Church in Washington and a Navy order authorizing a naval base at San Diego, California.
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Neves
Fort Worth
Chamber of Catoweren
Gen. Pershing
Col
Marshall
Henor
San Diego
Washington, D.C
Naval Base
Cal
Great Steel Strike May Be Called Off
Pittsburgh dispatch reports steps to end the four month walkout as union leaders face pressure from workers in Morongebrla River district and other regions to return to work. Officials say about 60 percent of steel output may resume, with districts like Paubte, Col, and Cleveland hardest hit and only one plant, Bellaire Ohio, still down.
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Pittsburgh
Morongebrla
Foster
Nacloval Committee
Mld
Paubte
Col
Cleveland
Carnegie Steel Compans
Bellaire
Ohio
Dows
Pas- Tol
Plantain Towne
New prohibition enforcement director named in New York State
Charler EK and O'Connor were named as modern prohibition enforcement directors. Onnor, a resident of Mobart, will head the effort to enforce the state prohibition policy.
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New York State
Charler EK
O'Connor
Fodern
Onnor
Mobart
Creditors of Old Travis Club to Get 30 Percent on Bonds
The Old Travis Club second mortgage bondholders are to receive 25 to 30 percent of par value as the court orders receiver C. Martuder to pay Central First Company 67 012.97 for first mortgage bonds. Pro rata share of sale proceeds will be held for dissentients. unsecured creditors receive nothing. Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company holds the largest second mortgage debt at 825.02.
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Turse Anderson
Bith
All. C. Martuder
Central Just Company
Travis Club
Fishermen's Boat Capsize Near San Francisco Reported Losses
A San Francisco report says a fishing boat overturned with six crew members feared dead. A rescue crew found the boat adrift and could not reach the men, leaving their homes unknown as authorities race to determine the fate of the six fishermen.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dee
Outrance
Prelfie Oceum
Erbe Marine Rxehance
Methetind Snather
Christmas Trees Spread Generous Harvest Citywide 1919
Christmas trees appear across San Antonio on Christmas Day 1919, bringing gifts to the poor and brightening homes, churches, and public spaces. The Salvation Army hosts a Christmas Eve tree celebration for soldiers and veterans, with gifts, food, and music.
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San Antonio
Santa Claus
Jong
Santa
Tor Gaiter Duiel
Sant Cius
St Mark's Church
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Red Shield
SA East Commerce Street
Tustriz
Magnuson
Comer
Anderson
Tesete Dome
Assis
Chappelle
Bores
Astade
FRM
Christina
Increased Pay Bill for Navy Put Aside
The article reports that Republicans in the House shelved a bill to raise pay for Navy enlisted men and officers. It notes only two battleships are fully equipped, with manpower thin due to unattractive service terms. Secretary Daniels acknowledges miscalculations about naval readiness and details a reduced Atlantic Fleet deployment and fewer ships and crews for winter maneuvers.
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Arthur Sears Henning
Chirace
Shington
Enfister Win
Mediterranean
Cort
Daniela
Tribune
USA
Skillei Wea
Nine Insane Patients Die in Connecticut Hospital Fire
Iciclestown Conn Dec 2 Nine of the 59 patients at the Connecticut Hospital for the Tasine were believed dead after a blaze destroyed the facility. Assistant superintendent T Leek said many patients were “trusties” granted liberty and mostly in bed when the fire broke out. Firefighters battled the flames as investigators sought bodies beneath cooled debris with the hospital chief and his wife nearby during the disaster.
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Icolestown
Conn
Connecticut Moxprial
Dase Ugh
T. Leek
Hey
Ritus
Supreme Court stay halts pool hall enforcement in Texas
Federal court issues stay order blocking Texas officers from enforcing anti pool hall provisions pending further instruction. The decision cites constitutional questions and pauses operations of pool halls in the state as judges weigh the case. Local county and district attorneys are directed to observe the stay and refrain from action until clarified.
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Neves
Atstin
Ide
Cureton
Ageleen
Piney
United Shates Supreme I
The
Suprem Court of the
United States
Oflerk
T Snd
Federature
Fort, Worth
Texas
Weather summary for San Antonio and Oklahoma regions
Readable forecast notes indicate cool tonight with frost possible in southern portions. North winds and generally fair skies expected with rising temperatures by daybreak. Oklahoma forecast shows cold tonight with near freezing temperatures and coldest readings in western sections.
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San Antonio
Oklahoma
Unused export licenses to Mexico revoked January first
Washington D C December 24 all unused licenses for exporting arms to Mexico issued by the War Trade Board before September 30 will be revoked January 1 says an order from Secretary of State Lansing The measure tightens supervision of shipments without broad change in policy Officials say no major impact beyond closer scrutiny of each consignment The order directs revocation of all outstanding licenses for arms export to Mexico and requires applications to export to the United States be filed with the State Department for license issuance The action is reported alongside dispatches from Mexico City about American sailors arrested at Mazatlan and plans to testify before committees on alleged arms shipments and Mexican affairs
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Washington, D.C
Mexico
War Trade Board
Secretary of State
Myxvo
State Department
Igh
Department
War Trade Section
Department of State
Kcovnex
Congress
Mexic
Robert Lansing
City OF
Mazatina
United States
Hagerty
Aly
AleYenne Aslure
de- Durtinene
Tampico
Mexico Close Observer of U S Politics
United Press dispatch by J L Freed notes Mexican interest in the upcoming U S presidential race and its impact on relations. Carranza leaders seek clarity on policy toward Mexico and favor a strong stance from Gen Wood. American and Mexican views on diplomacy show sharp divergence as interchanges continue.
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J. L Freed
United Vrasn Riatt Garrexpondent
United Press
Avuelo Labeco
Alexter Ia Toby
United States
Hiv Ik
Bert
Carransi
Govershivat Hug
Wilson
Lin Bor
Canal Mexico
Gen. Wood
Mexico
Carranza
Washington
Ibi
Jeuletin
Valley
America
Wallarten
Wallace
Counttier
American Conquiir
Poe
Joulina
SCHOONER GIRLIE MAHONEY RUNS AGROUND NEAR PACIFIC COAST
San Francisco December 24 The steam schooner Girlie Mahoney ashore about 100 miles south of the port the crew status not yet learned by the Marine Exchange early today during the night the vessel drifted ashore near Albion California after swinging by a buoy off Albion and breaking her propeller the anchor held and she shifted to the dench
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San Francisco
Girlie Mahoney
Lig Marine Exchange
San
Saya
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