Funeral Train Bears Gompers to Washington and New York
The funeral train carrying Samuel Gompers, late AFL president, arrived in St Louis from San Antonio about 7:80 this morning, with crowds greeting the coffin. Arrangements for Washington and New York services and a possible Madison Square Garden broadcast were being considered by federation officials aboard.
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Death by own action ends double tragedy in Whitestone
Steven Matz of Whitestone L. I. shot his wife four times after an argument and then, in a reported most thorough case, hanged himself from a tree limb after standing on a stone wall, drinking iodine, and shooting himself. Mrs. Matz, separated for years, survived with superficial wounds.
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Funeral Prayers for Lincoln Leader Amid Labor Pallbearers
Old women arrive early near St Louis to view the dead leader Sem and gather about the funeral car. The casket is moved to Baltimore & Ohio car 98 as labor unions and city figures prepare pallbearers and honorary mourners including Governor Smith and Major Hylan for the New York in state observance.
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Missouri Pacific to Spend 9 000 000 on Rail Improvements
In the latest dispatches from upstate New York and adjacent regions a wide snowstorm disrupts travel as Lake Erie tugs ride gales, a bin of fire losses hits Pultatty, and Missouri Pacific plans a nine million dollar expenditure on railway enhancements while small craft signal for help and vie with the storm to reach safety before locks close.
Cold snap to hit Midwest with snow and freezing rain
Kansas City reports a sharp temperature drop with zero to subzero wind chills expected in Western Kansas tomorrow night. A light rain is forecast to mix with the cold and turn to snow as temperatures fall. Readings in Western Canada show a 24.4 below trend, with Montana at 14 below. local highs are projected around 25 to 20 tomorrow.
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Jealousy Fueled McCoy Murder Trial Drama
In Los Angeles Idec 15 McCoy, once a ring idol, stands charged with killing Mrs Theresa Mors. The prosecution argues his romance with Mrs Mors and the divorce of her husband Albert Mors drove him to murder after threats to return. Key witnesses include Albert Mors as the trial unfolds with plans to rest the case by tomorrow.
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Trial of Marinz ie in Ku Klux Klan Case Continues
The motion to inspect Klan correspondence and identify klansmen in the murder case of McKinzie is denied by Judge W C Douglas. Prosecutors, including McAskill, seek to reveal edicts and funds. defense counsels prepare after lunch. McKinzie waived preliminary hearing and the trial shifts to Bexar county. venire of 150 and 225 witnesses called. top Southwest attorneys engaged on both sides.
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Capital Museum of Engineering and Industry Planned
A $5,000,000 national museum of engineering and industry will rise on the Mall in Washington with a hall of fame for inventors and engineers in the central rotunda. The plan includes a $10,000,000 national endowment and a chain of local museums of industry.
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Licking Between the Toes Relief Advertises Remedy
An advertisement claims quick relief for toe ailments by applying a saturated cotton with an imperial remedy at bedtime. Drugstores are urged to carry and deliver the product to customers seeking relief from affected toes.
Religion Versus Science in Human Purpose and Hope
The text contrasts science and religion, arguing science advances quickly yet religion remains humanity’s chief guide. It asserts humans possess a soul, religion as a spiritual telescope, and that science cannot fully replace faith. It likens progress to a baby growing to walking and talking, with religion preserving hope beyond measurable knowledge.
Missouri Pacific Wins Formal Rail Merger Approval
The Missouri Pacific gains formal approval for a Texas Louisiana rail merger absorbing Gulf Coast Lines and connections from New Orleans to El Paso. The purchase includes ten Pacific type passenger locomotives, 35 Mikado freight locos with boosters, switch engines, 200 automobile cars, 500 auto furniture cars, 40 cabooses, 1000 all steel coal cars, six passenger coaches, mail and baggage cars, dining cars and two office cars.
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Snow envelopes central Montana Great Falls area
Snow driven by a high northwest wind enveloped north central Montana today with temperatures from five to ten degrees below zero, according to railroad dispatchers in Great Falls, Montana.
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University funding plea seeks endowment use and tax reform
Dr Splawn urged legislators to finance university building needs without new state money. He noted the university is 10 million behind in a building program and suggested using endowment funds. He argued ad valorem tax limits cap revenue and proposed an equalized tax system to avoid burdening existing industries while ensuring funds for state institutions. The university faces about 9000 students across all branches.
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Children Respond to Appeal for Toys
The message urges children to give up their playthings for others, inviting them to take unwanted toys to the nearest fire station for redistributing joy. Toys needing repair will be fixed at Fire Station No. 2, and the appeal stresses thinking of other children as well as one’s own.
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Crippled Man Dies in Houseboat Fire
In St. Louis on December 15 Edward Banton a 59 year old cripple died trapped by flames in his houseboat home neighbors witnessed the blaze too late to help firemen recovered the charred body investigators did not determine the fire's cause
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Cowcatcher saves youth in auto crash
Olathe Kansas dispatch reports Jesse Woolard, an Olathe youth, clung to a cowcatcher as a California Limited passenger train struck his car. He rode several hundred yards, then stepped down uninjured when the train halted south of town. Cranston Lintecum, a salesman, was thrown aside and suffered a broken leg as the car shattered into small pieces along the right of way.
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Santa Fe
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Cranston Lintecum
Rampage Finds Richmond Father in Custody
Richmond Ind December 15 John C Aitkins father of two or more children is held on multiple charges after a rampage last night involving intoxicating drink and a horse. Local authorities report investigation continues as case unfolds with no further details at this time.
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Anti-Accident Delegates Meet in Washington
Delegates from state and local highway commissions city traffic authorities motor manufacturers and public representatives gathered in Washington for a two day national conference on street and highway safety and accident prevention. Secretary Hoover opened the talks and committee chairmen presented progress reports addressing rising vehicle use and death rates plus city planning methods.
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Curiosity of Man Causes His Death at Shooting Scene
Butte Mont Dec 15 A man who shot and fatally wounded Josephine Novack 19, a downtown waitress, and Stephan 25 was shot and fatally wounded by Edward Verner a federal narcotic enforcement officer. Stephan fled, drawn guns, amid the scene. Mike Ladum held for shooting the girl reportedly told police Miss Novack promised to marry him after he gave 3500. she denied the promise.
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Joe Miller Plans New Western Highway Measures
Duquoin Illinois December 35. Toe Miller of the Afiller Brothers 10 Ranch announces a plan for better methods of automobile construction and operation. The proposed concerted survey aims to advance highway transportation nationwide.
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