Quitted Dry Head SWS JB Thankless San Francisco
Ned M. Green resigns as dry administrator for Northern California and Nevada amid controversy after an embezzlement acquittal. He says the job is thankless and departs after returning to work, reappointing acting administrator W. W. Anderson as Green’s successor remains to be chosen with resignation effective Jan 2, 1927.
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San Francisco
Ned M. Green
Prohibition
Fotiay
California
Nevada
Washington
Lincoln C. Andrews
the Treasury
Green
Cty
W. W. Anderson
Il Green
Texas Father of Six Dies in Self Inflicted Wound
Houston report says Thomas iAnderer aged 39, father of six, died of a gunshot wound ruled self inflicted. Authorities say letters on the body indicate a long contemplated act of self harm.
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Texas
International News Service
Houston
Thomas iAnderer
Innderer
Detective's Wife Bound Over For Husband's Death
Edith Bishop widow of state detective Luther Bishop slain earlier this month was bound over for trial in district court on a charge of murdering him.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Edith Bishop
Luther Bishop
Rial
Newsboys Get Treat From Miss Nash at Mistletoe Creameries
Miss Nash entertained at the Mistletoe Creameries giving a lecture and treated newsboys of The Light. Antonio Villarreal is pictured with Miss Nash during the event. The gathering provided a real benefit to the newsboys.
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Miss Nash
Antonio Villarreal
Mistletoe
Death threat ushers Wild West style court scene
In Kansas City a judge faced a life threatening warning as a man drew a 2.43 caliber pistol in open court. The incident followed threats aimed at Judge Thad B. Landon and his family, signaling a dramatic confrontation in the courtroom.
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International News Service
Kansas City
di Dexys
Thad B. Landon
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Doctors and druggists recommend Calotahs as a purified calomel compound tablet. Take one or two Calotahs at bedtime with water. no salts or nausea, no interference with meals or work. Morning relief as the cold vanishes and appetite returns. Family package with full directions, 35 cents at a local drug store.
Dawes Fetes Senate Pages With Practical Jokes
Vice President Dawes hosted his annual lunch for the Senate pages in Washington on December 24. He endured a riot of humor as the pages dubbed him the "most democratic vice president" and offered him the Democratic renomination, conditionally linked to the regular Republican nomination.
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Washington
Dawes
Senate
Light New's Party with Moo Nash in San Antonio
Miss Nash plans a hazardous public performance in San Antonio after a busy week of training and appearances. She hosted a party for Light newsies at Mistletoe Creameries and promoted a milk diet for strength. She toured City View gardens with Alamo Development, then prepared for a 12:30 p.m. Monday act at the Manhattan.
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Miss Nash
Newsies
Mistletoe Creameries
Manhatten Cafe
Jack Neal Nash Company
Mme, Alameda Davis
Wolff and Marx
Charles K. Biggs
Alamo Development Company
Lady of the Lake College
City View Gardens
San Antonio
Kansas Drinks 7420 Gallons Wine in Year
Kansas state recorded 7,419 gallons of wine shipped for religious purposes during the year. The figure comes from the annual report of the commissioner of internal revenue and reflects sacramental wine used within state churches and religious ceremonies.
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Kansas
Wichita
Ken
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Eddie Cantor Quits Stage for Motion Pictures
Hollywood, Calif. Dec. 24. Eddie Cantor announces on record that he is leaving the stage to pursue motion pictures to better bond with his wife and family. He explains he does not want his children hearing, Mama that man’s here again, when he returns home. Cantor entered films at Jesse Lasky’s urging to play the comedy role in Kid Boots.
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Hollywood
Calif
Hidie Cantor
Flo Ziegfield
Cantor
Jesse Lasky
Dinner Honors Foreign Students At San Antonio
The annual Christmas dinner by the lade extension department of the chamber of commerce for foreign students in San Antonio schools drew 200 guests, 125 more than last year. Secretary Wolfe said the event at the St. Anthony hotel featured dancing afterward with speakers Consul General of Mexico A. P. Carrillo Reagan Houston William McIntosh publisher of the San Antonio Light and JA. W. Grant of the Express. Mrs iat Domingue performed four vocal numbers.
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Lade Extension Department
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Wolfe
St. Anthony Hotel
Mexico
A. P. Carrillo
Reagan Houston
William McIntosh
The
Gould Estate Row Settled Near End of Litigation
After ten years of litigation costing about 3 million dollars in legal fees over Jay Gould's 2 million dollar estate, heirs including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have reportedly settled their differences. The New York World cites authoritative information that court acceptance of the agreement is expected, with possible inclusion of George J Gould's estate disputes.
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New York
Jay Gould
New York World
Intermant
George J. Gould
Edwin Gould
Howard Gould
Finley J. Shepard
Helen Gould
Swordfish Spears Whale in Long Island Sound Skirmish
Passengers aboard a Sound liner recounted a dramatic encounter as a giant swordfish and a grampus whale fought for an hour in Long Island Sound. The whale was reportedly speared to death after the swordfish attacked, with witnesses detailing the sea battle.
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Universal Service
New York
Long Island Sound
Manhattan
Three Java Rebels Sentenced in Java Uprising
Death sentences were imposed on three ringleaders of the insurgents who recently carried out disturbances in Java. A fourth leader received life imprisonment and a fifth a twenty year term.
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Batavia
Java
Four Deputies Hurt Chasing Rum Car Crash
Four deputy sheriffs were injured when their car struck a streetcar in Birmingham Alabama while pursuing a car loaded with Christmas liquor. Deputy George Schrimscher suffered a fractured skull and is expected to die.
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Nusty Cams Wes Icr
Birmingham
Ala
George Schrimscher
Free Musicians Due to Christmas
Two men charged with creating a nuisance by playing harmonicas were released by Magistrate Morcery as Christmas approaches. The judge would not permit a serenade in his court.
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Universal Service
New York
Morcery
Holiday Fete for Animals in Washington December 1924
A Christmas dinner for the poor by the Animal Rescue League will be served tomorrow. Roscoe the 8 year old bay horse and Archie a small black mule will join as reception committee, with Jerry the goat serving as master of ceremonies and guardian of the feast.
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Washington
Horne
Ike
Animal Rescue League
Roscoe
Bay
Archie
Jerry
Newlywed Couple Escape After Honeymoon Crash
Mr. Howell a Waco high school science teacher and his bride of two hours narrowly escaped serious injury when their auto collided with a wrecked vehicle at an underpass on the Santa Fe railroad between Hubbard City and Belton during their honeymoon trip to San Antonio. Neither bride nor groom was badly hurt. Classified ads in Light Classifieds advertise wood coal and related supplies for quick needs.
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Howell
Waco High School
San Antonio
Hubbard City
Santa Fe
Belton
Trapped Italians Rescued by Dogs
Seven Italians believed smugglers were trapped in an avalanche near the Italian border in St. Maurice Switzerland. Five were rescued by the famous St Bernard dogs from the hospice, while two remained trapped as of dispatch.
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Universal Service
ST. Maurice
Switzerland
Sint Bernard
Atkins New Katy Traffic Official
HOUSTON Dec 24, 19xx naming the son of George Louis to the position in charge of traffic for the Kats.
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Atkins
New Katy
Houston
George . Louis
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Merry Christmas
Steffler Baking CO
Garden St
Gould Estate
Merry’ Xmas
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Wroten
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Broadway
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