Christmas Deaths and Wealth in New York Heritage
A fragment from a 1910s newspaper column notes a Christmas death in New York and profiles John Andrus a 93-year-old financier known for wealth gained through real estate and caution against debt. It contrasts his pragmatism with global scenes including royal talk of one family and Russia’s schools, ending with remarks on war materials and future Japan.
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Tradienly
Fiwe
Hemeelyer
New York
Yomers
John Andrus
Millonaire Attaphanger
Fifty-seventh Street
Park Avenue
Ciy
Wisdon
Andrus
Galapagas Islands
Train Roller Week Tragedy in Fowleton Mine Area
A locomotive boiler explosion aboard a four coach miners’ train near Fowleton kills at least 13 and injures 43, with bodies and injured hurled across the valley. The blast, blamed on the boiler buckling, sends victims to a Montgomery hospital as officials fear more deaths.
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Fowelton
Elkhorn Piney Goal Company
Trank
Ber
William M. Blankenship
Delar L. Oxley
Mursing
R. Stahl
Con) Company
Montgomery
Field
Fatal Wreck Hinted as Sabotage in Ohio Train Crash
Columbus December 27 71 five men die in a Pennsylvania passenger No 612 crash when an open switch sent the train into a string of empty cars. Four more injured include Cleveland fireman John Skolan. Mount Vernon and Cleveland officials deny sabotage while investigators probe locked switch and missing semaphore alert.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dee
Mount
Cleveland
Rilroad
Krick
Monument Gold Points Stolen at Washington Monument
A theft at the Washington Monument reports the loss of 107 gold plated platinum tipped lightning rod paints valued at 856 dollars. A climber allegedly reached the exterior by stepping out on surrounding seating while the monument was being cleaned and repaired.
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Washington, D. C
Washington Monument
Kwelyang under threat as communist forces advance
On December 27 Chinese forces threaten Kwelyang the provincial capital after capturing Swangping Shining and Changan to the north and east. An urgent appeal from provincial authorities for troops met by Chiang Kai Shek forces of the Nationalist government.
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Hongkong
Kwelyang
Kwelchow Provings
Swangping
Shining
Changan
Light's Selections Friday Races
Friday horse races feature Miss Dainty favored in the first race with strong rivals Lucky Buck and Molly Stark. Fireflash heads the second race pace while Credit System and Marcella Agnes vie for minor placings. Royal Lee leads the third, with Phil Wes and Pinger Wave close behind. Sixth race centers on John Moh with Espinette and Friar Mark in pursuit. Seventh race offers Burning Feet against Gillop Along and High Water, while the Eugenie race spotlights Megal and Rockhurst in mud terms.
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Tuckey
Miss Dainty
Smith
Molly Stark
No Bey
Fiskerry
Beck
Dunne
C. J. Allen
Markie
J. Allen
Rosanne
Richard
P. Ritz
A. Fernbn
H. Grayson
Gray
Sue Terry
No Boy
Tremendous
F. Ritz
Therese
No Bay
Brooksie
Boucher
Koticta
A. pYprite
Infanta
Williams
Rebos
Donna Louise
J. Smith
Pratsgare
Lady Conard
Alun
Royal See
Philwex
MM. Knight
R. Martinian
Olive Sabai
Smithy
Hagtawn Belle
Miss Wynonna
A. Buk
Kranz Buby
Crok
Kratella
Lagdlinn
Mr. Meaurylus
Playful
Harky
Busy
Betty Wee
Ite Taguey
Wanderon
Laxey
Polva
Soran
Mena James
Fi Grayson
Wild Reigh F. Madey
Hawk Math
Biker
Northvale
K. McCray
John Ail
Natoy
Espinetta
Carl
Knight
L. Pikor
Sizgling
Senator Mike
J. Smits Xily
Dowdle
Lakey
Teuxten
F. Tice
Lucky Buck
Polly
Lama Mipa
Martha
Imkig
John Moh
Priar Mark
Friar Mark
Espinette
Gillop
Hineself
Weather Outlook For San Antonio And Adjacent Areas
Cloudy conditions prevail Thursday night and Friday with cool mornings. Thursday night low near 54 degrees and Friday high around 66. East winds 5 to 12 mph with light rain possible in the northeast. West Texas colder Friday. Additional details on page 2.
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San Antonio
Gicinits
Texas
Gambler Shot Near Miami Identified as George Downs
A man known as George Skeets Downs, 48, a gambler with past arrests for gambling and bookmaking, was found fatally shot beside a roadside car in Miami late last night. Deputies identified the victim. five bullet wounds were reported.
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Miami
Ay George (Skeets) Downs
Winter on Ground Summer in Clouds in Springfield
Wintry blasts swept streets as temperatures hovered near the freezing point while residents endured a brief warmth. A plane cruising at altitude 4500 feet reported a temperature around 10 degrees as passengers noted the contrast between ground and sky conditions.
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Springfield
Mo der
Wolle
Mercury
Ovey Sheelty
Price fixing challenged in federal price ruling in Kansas City
In a Kansas City federal district court ruling Judge Otis held that Congress lacks power to fix prices in transactions touching interstate commerce. The case involved Sutherland Lumber, operating yards in Oklahoma City and other states, and questioned government injunction against below-code prices. NRA sought price fixing in the bituminous coal industry, with recommendations to hold prices until next June.
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Kansas City
Dye
NRA
Dudger Merrill BE
Otis
Congress
Interstate Coromerce
Robert Sutherland Mac
Sutherland
Sutherland Lumber Company
Mauricr Milligan
United States
Oklahoma City
Tucker
Moore
Okla
Fudge J Olis
Oregon
Washington, D. C
Brilliant Baby Earns Narrow Lead In Openers At Rose Haven
Rose Haven hosted a racing card where Brilliant Baby led early, faded in stretch, then regained ground to win by a wide margin in the opening half. Rose Hazen improved steadily, but weakened near the end. The race featured four furlongs with claiming stakes of 200 dollars and up, and finished with weights and payouts noted for several horses including Lucky Beospoio and Vriehd Fred among others.
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Rose Haven
Bine
Osilé
Rose Hazen
Owl
Wade
Porte Drapeni-Scepler
Statl
Aoise
Maghearer
Luthy Brespera
Vriehd Fred
Lucky Prospero
Mae
Fred
Escoba
Third Race at Six Furlongs Features Closely Contested Finish
In San Its third race over six furlongs for claimers the field included Mascalle Tongs and Hraizhl Tracr. Beiged D Srkes a0 430 330 Tinmarshhake 19 70 704N Day and Ivan Walwerictt were among the riders with Barker Kaen Frant R Arlo 1 Heres By Warth Tagine noted in the program.
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San
Tongs
Hraizhl Tracr
D. Srkes
Fan Ivan Walwerictt
Fiarhallid
Barker Kaen
Frant R. Arlo
Heres
Warth
Tagine
Huth Payroll Otr Bexar Board in Texas Turmoil
Tax official Adbert Huth accuses the commissioners court of trying to cripple his office and political career while a payroll order prompts demands for more staff. The dispute centers on splitting offices and approved personnel, with Huth vowing to run an economical office amid friction with commissioners. In Houston, Jesse H Jones attends ceremonies for a bronze bust honoring Reconstruction Finance Corporation leaders at the public library.
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Commissioners Court
Adbert Huth
Sis
Lo Necouit
Witlow Huth
Ruth
Huth
Thoms Abbott
Houston
Doc
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Enrico Certachio
Houdon
Fire wipes out five Ashland buildings including hotel
A S Ashland N H December 27 Fire destroyed a four hundred room Squam Lake hotel and four adjacent structures in the business district. Firemen said the blaze started in a garage at 4 a m and was controlled by 9 a m. Twenty guests and several residents fled into the freezing cold. No injuries reported. Damage estimated at about 100000.
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Ashland
N. K
Squam Lake
Parage
Iime
Tle Business J
Ten Held Await Sentence in $47,000 Insurance Ring
Ten men charged with using the mails to defraud $4700 from the Modern Woodmen of America in an insurance scam awaited formal sentence on January 29. Defendants pleaded guilty. ring members allegedly issued life policies on fictitious persons and reported them dead to collect. The Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Kansas area operation is estimated to have netted about $47,000.
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Bec
Woodmen of America
Te Ring
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tess
Mrs
Pagar
Kansas
Sister Killings and Self Arch in Hot Springs Home
In Hot Springs Arkansas on December 27 two sisters from a prominent family were found shot dead in their home bedroom. Coroner J Randolph ruled murder and suicide. Christine Burroughs 27 shot her sister Clare Burroughs then killed herself.
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Hot Springs
Ark
J. Randolph
Suresie
Christine Burroughs
Favorita
Sige Ice
Clare
Debutantes Day At Alamo Downs Brings Green Attendance
Debutantes and escorts filled the stands as Alamo Downs hosted the Debutantes race card. Rain-soaked footing delayed starts, seven races ran on Thursday with changes to post times and entries. New arrivals and late scratches shaped the program as Flagsbearer won race two and Melvin Knight earned his second meeting win.
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Alamo Downs
Tolace
Weinesdas
Wsa
San Antonio Society
San Antonio
Nivk
Berafice
Weil
Spd
Sad Knight
Vassal
Racing Secretary's
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