Haileyville Sinking Town Faces Oblivion Amid Earth Cracks
Baileyville Oklahoma Jan 21 Haileyville, a coal town in the hills of southwestern Oklahoma, sinks into a prehistoric lake bed inch by inch. Streets crack and lower town sections, including a theater and drug store, are threatened as the railroad yards and Roundhouse brace for collapse. Residents move to higher ground while timbers hold walls and a possible salvage remains.
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Baileyville
Okla
Oklahoma
Hailerville
Helen Gould
Rock Islaand Roundhouse
Haileyville
Haileyville-Ora Maige
Fayerville
Travis Park Church to Host Concert by Park Methodist
A joint concert sponsored by Travis Park Church and Park Methodist features a program in the church auditorium. The event includes solos, duets, readings, and choir numbers with several named performers and an emphasis on a free will offering for charitable work by both organizations.
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V. Park
Avatar
Aalighty Lu
Jane Alle
Jane
Henriy
DeaHen
Harty Way
Charles Neat
E. S
Cook
Towel Sala
Amanda Tiya
Harry Leap
Hibwathe
Marjorie Wall
Jim Indien Cox
Aldon
Chattes ‘Frenter
Afr. O
Black
Eugene Suiffel
Len
Sevican
Xy Kroeger
Jacksonville Proposes Law to Curb Jaywalking
The commentary discusses Jacksonville officials debating a jaywalking ordinance as cars increase on crowded streets. Evangelist Raymond L T Ricker visits to inspire souls and promote safety, while concerns about pedestrian risk and religious outreach mix with real estate chatter and local public sentiment.
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Jacksonville
Jaywalker
New York
Chicago
Evangelist Raymond LT
Ricker
Richer
Jay
Billy Sunday
Jay Walker
Bell
Eskimo plague drives Nome dog teams for life saving serum
An aviator races an aging serum from Nome to civilization as Eskimo towns endure a harsh winter. Governor and officials pledge faith in Seppella, the famed dogder who must deliver life saving antidote across a 600 mile route before more lives are lost. Eskimo watchers along the Norton Bay frontier mobilize relay teams in subzero weather hoping the brave mission reaches its goal.
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Nome
Welch
Seppella
Amei-texizi
Alissan
Jveneny
Sestt .C. Bane
Seppelix
Bie I Husk
Duran Seppella
Seppelin
Norton Cay
Co McIl
Norton
Sep
Atngk
White Mountain
Auink
Iski- Mo
Land cleared for Am SE dam site preparations underway
A 20 man crew clears the Gimes Creek dam site in Alamo Heights as bids for the foundation concrete work follow. Spur railroad from EG N line to the site is under contract with Glazier and Hoff of San Antonio. Col Crecelius says main dam bids will be called after plans are finished, with work expected to take several months.
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Gimes Creek
S. F. Crevelins
Hood Prevention
EG. N
Alamo Heights
Cor Glazier and Hoff
San Antonio
Crecelius
Commssgners
Grecelius
Bloody Herrin feud returns to troubled town
Coroner’s jury verdict in Herrin declares Thomas killed Glenn Young and Young killed by Ora Thomas, with Ed Forbes and Homer Warren, Klansmen lieutenants, wounded. Sheriff reports deeper trouble, calls for martial law as rival factions clash. town remains volatile amid continued investigation and calls for swift action.
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Io ‘Perrin
Tom Benton
Founston City
Sheriff Galligan
Black
Herrin
George Wak
Ehiet of Polices
Three Militia Chiefs Ordered to Scene
From Herrin Illinois January 31 three militia chiefs were ordered to the scene as an appeal conference is planned. Governor Smel and General Black declared martial law would not be set in Herrin, stating it is essential to rely on civilian judgment while awaiting tomorrow night’s arrival at 6 o'clock.
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Gererval
Serine Field
Carhons der
Trostbie
Herrin
Smel
Black
Mason Dies After Fall From Eighth Floor in East Orange
Anthony Porai of 343 Grar Street Orange died at Orange Memorial Hospital after falling from the eighth floor of a building under construction at 78 Harrison Street East Orange. He was a mason at work when he slipped and suffered multiple injuries including a fractured skull and broken ribs.
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East Orange
Xni
Sas Ol— Anthony Porai
Grar Street
Orange
Orange Memorial Hospital
Harrison Street
East
Sud
Bridegroom Forgetful Moment Delays Boston Wedding
Roy Allen Randall of Newton and Velma Ida Virgin of Back Bay nearly halted their wedding as Randall forgot the license moments before the ceremony. A judge promptly remedied the issue by waiving the five day waiting period.
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Boston
Dai
Roy Allen Randall
Newton
Velma Ida Virgin
Back Bay
Randall
Rolled Socks Tie Kinks in Feet Nerves
Chicago January 31. The Illinois Pedic Association warns that rolling socks into a tight wad below the knee harms circulation and causes nerve kinks in the feet. The group cites many cases of nervous disorders linked to the feet and urges dancing and walking as the best exercises to aid foot health.
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Chicago
Illnois Pedic Association
Father’s death spares son from prison in Brooklyn purse snatch
In New York on Jaz 31 Irving Simon, 20, Manhattan, faced a guilty plea for a Brooklyn purse snatching on November 10. Overcome with emotion after learning his father had killed himself to avoid watching his son sentenced, he sobbed as Judge W Bernard Vause suspended the sentence. A probation officer delivered the grim news minutes before sentencing.
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New York
Irving Simon
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Simon
W. Bernard Vause
Little Girl Draws Radio Set for Self
A six year old girl drawn from more than 3000 entrants won a four tube Atwater Kent radio at the radio exposition closing. Her name Virginia Acne Canal appeared when the host pulled her card and a second card confirmed it amid a crowd of visitors.
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Stapleton Music Company
Atewaterdhert
Washer Brothers
Ra Sers
William Seeligson
Cuero
Awa
Ss Street
Alamo Electric and Radio
E. A. Harker
T11
Hayes Street
Brunswick
San Antonio Music Company
Pase
Germany resumes US cedar supply for sugar box trade
Germany again imports American cedar after a decade long disruption caused by war and inflation. With currency stabilization, German manufacturers have resumed sourcing cedar from the United States, reviving a once vibrant trade for sugar box production and cigar box components.
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Germany
U. S
Hamburg
Atlantic
Monocle Mania: Fashionable Fad Across Society
A breezy column notes monocles as the current fashionable accessory, with remarks on who can wear them, social implications, and spring style trends. It jokes about methods to keep the monocle in place, color coordination for eye frames, and the emerging trend among women and Englishmen in 1925.
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Capatol
Milady
Germany
A. D
Africans Lions in America Question Prompted by California Plan
Chicago dispatch notes a Pacific Coast Sportsmen's Club plan to stock a California hunting preserve with lions and other game. An animal expert estimates about 2500 African lions exist in the United States, spread across zoos circuses and dealers, a figure the piece treats with curiosity and context.
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Chicago
United States
California
Exterminhe UN Tee Natates
Hasestock
Afri Bbrest Ck
Afries Abe
Six Cents Damages in Alienation Suit
Detroit jury awards six cents of the $25,000 demanded by Grant P. Miles against William Pierce for alienating the affections of Mrs. Anna Miles. Mrs Miles obtained a divorce. Miles plans appeal through attorney Wicker.
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Detroit
Grant P. Miles
William Pierce
Miles
Tadre Arthur Webster
Anna
Andy Detroit
Pierce
Wlw. Wicker
Pieree
Statement of affairs of Commercial Loan and Trust Company
Statement sworn by Geo B Taliaferro president and Lowry C Deardorf secretary treasurer of Commercial Loan and Trust Company of Dallas December 31 shows totals including assets of 1 366 174 97 and debts 564 075 95 with bonds and notes items. Signed before Crowther a Notary Public in Bexar County Texas on January 26.
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Tixsaren
State of Texas
Bexar
Geo
B. Taliaferro
Lowry
Geo. B. Taltaserro
Prealaént
Lowry C
Father Took Baby Milk Fund for Gas in Divorce Case
Los Angeles Jan 31 The dispute over using a dollar for milk or gasoline prompted Mrs Helen D Pennington and Darrell Pennington to separate. She testified she needed milk for the baby while he insisted on gas. the money was used to fill his car. Judge Summerfield sustained the remedy charge and granted the divorce.
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Los Angeles
Helen D. Pennington
Darrell Pennington
Woman and child shot at dinner in S C
Rebecca Rice, seated with family at dinner in Anderson, was killed by a white man named Joe Wright from Abbeville. Her son, about 5, was shot in the hand. Peaster Rice, husband, testified to the coroner’s jury and Wright has not yet been found. He had previously shot at the home about two years ago.
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Wright
Afraid of Guns He Disarms HoldUp
Battle Creek tailor Sam Jordan, faced with a bandit on January 31, seized the revolver, struck the thief’s face with calm courage, and ordered him to depart, ending the robbery attempt without injury.
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Battle Creek
Midh
Sam
Jordan
Bank Wreckers Linked to Missouri Bank Failures
A Missouri inquiry traces a suspected ring behind multiple bank failures. The list includes Union National Bank Beloit Vernon Farmington Marysville First National Bank Excelsior Springs amid a pattern of wrecked institutions with officials not profiting. Brasher and Meservey faced arrest after the Excelsior Springs collapse as investigators probe possible ring involvement.
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Gant
Missouri
Williams
Jack” Brasher
Excelsior
Springs
Brasher
Beth M. Meservey
Meservey
Middlel West
Union National Bank
Beloit
Kan
Vernon State Bank
Vernon, Kan
Farmington State Bank
Farmington, Mo
Marysville
National Bank
Firstational Bank of
Excelsior Springs
Sic
Mergen
United States
Leavenworth
Jealousy Motive Linked to Double Banking Center Fatality
Police say jealousy sparked a fatal shooting in a Coal Center barber shop near Brownsville. The bodies of two victims were found in a pool of blood with a revolver in the killer's hand. Details claim a domestic dispute led to the deadly event.
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Brownsville
Pauline
Zerne
Coal’'Center
Hadilend
Land
San Antonio Leads Teacher Enrollment Efforts
In San Antonio the state association pushes for higher teacher enrollment with a goal of 39,000 teachers across districts. Each district should enroll at least 2004 members, aiming for near universal participation and outlining new yearly plans. The governance includes Bexar County officials and Corpus Christi’s Mary Carroll, with emphasis on strengthening the independence districts.
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San Antonio
Fort
Stewart
Bexar County
Mary’ Carroll
Corpus Chri
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