John Howard’s Son Arrested in Mexico Kidnap Plot
In Mexico City on December 24 authorities reported John C. Howard Jr. and two companions, described as gunmen from the United States, plotted to kidnap Howard Sr. to extract money for a second wife. The elder Howard, a former salad dressing maker from Haverhill, asked police to deport his son. Police say confession and evidence exist, though Johnny denies involvement. The incident stoked tensions between Mexico and the United States, with Howard Sr. seeking peace and the return of his son abroad.
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Mexico lands neargt policy debated by papers front pages
Universal Service in Mexico City reports an editorial advocating Mexico's right to shape its laws and institutions. The piece notes U.S. non-interference while citing Brisbane quoting Hearst advising continued resistance if necessary.
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Leisbane
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Brisbane
William Randolph Hearst
Rich families in New York and London rush to adopt homeless children
Scores of homeless waifs in New York and London are set to gain homes as childless couples pursue adoptions. In New York sixteen adoptions were signed yesterday at Surgogate's court with six more awaiting finalities before Christmas.
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Deputy faces convict with pardon and warrant
U S deputy marshal Eugene Tixthinson arrives in Hunyville with a pardon in one hand and a war rant for arrest in the other. He seeks to arrest Harry Levis, amid reports Governor Ferguson pardoned Te Wednesday. The federal case centers on a Dyer motor vehicle incident in Voleda Ohio as part of the warrants.
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Santa Dues at Wor Wor Sam Houston Treated with Christmas Tree Festivities
Santa Claus schedules a busy Christmas at Station hospital Wor Sam Houston with thirty trees, twenty eight appearances in wards and recreation room, and gifts for 490 patients. Special dinners planned by Capt. Greene and army messes to serve turkey on Christmas Day. Purchase of over 10 000 pounds of turkey arranged for local posts and flying fields.
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Muscle Shoals Official Tlays and Report by Ag Be
J W Newman of Versailles Kentucky and other incorporators attacked the Army Engineers report on Muscle Shoals. Senator Deneen presented the engineers’ critique to the Senate. Newman accused engineers of aiding power and fertilizer trusts seeking to block Muscle Shoals tolling to favor low price fertilizer for farmers.
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Heaven
Couple jailed for love wed vow ages fourteen and seventeen
In Syracuse and Albany two teens, Madalene Royle Dailey and John Dailey, were jailed amid perjury charges after marrying at young ages. The girl was sent to St Ann’s home in Albany while the boy awaited transfer to Elmira Reformatory. Judge Barnum condemned the pair, defending the sentences despite public sentiment. Funeral services were held for four Army officers killed in a midair plane collision at Chanute Field.
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Army
Spain Seeks Catholic Aid in Mexico Row
An official Madrid statement says the Spanish episcopate will intervene for Mexican Catholics to restore religious freedom. The note cites Primo de Rivera era policy and requests aid to protect faith amid conflict.
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Mexico
Packing Company Plans Pension Fund Expansion
Chicago December 24. An employees pension fund to be drawn entirely from the count five will be put into effect. San Cudaby Packing company, ars, and fit subsidiaries announced today.
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Widow of Skipper Distributes Tree
Chicago December 24 Mrs Barbara Selmenenann widow of the skipper of the ill fated revenge ship Rose Shamous says her surplus Christmas trees will go to the poor and the orphaned.
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Chicago
Barbara Selmenenann
Missing Man's Accounts Short in Danville
Danville Kentucky reports a shortage in the books of Charles Henderson a prominent Danville businessman who has been missing from home since December announced today by an auditing firm from Louisville. Hundreds of advertisements appear daily in the classified section urging needs and misc items.
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Danville
Chares Henderson
Louisville
Guards Face Probe After Jail Break Attempt
Galveston December details report guards under scrutiny at Galveston county jail after two prisoners attempt a breakout. County Judge Holman, angered by the incident, vows to discharge guards if a satisfactory explanation is not provided by Monday.
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International News Service
Galveston
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