Nine Die In Twentieth Century Limited Crash Near Forsythe New York
An engineer failed to heed signals on the Twentieth Century Limited causing three sections to collide near Forsythe New York. Nine people killed and about forty injured, with officials blaming Engine Patterson for disobeying signals and a foggy crossing.
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Forsythe
N Y
Twentieth Century Limited
Albany
Ripley
Here
New York Central
Patterson
N. Y
Buffalo
Charles Patterson
Cleveland
Otto Sweet
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert V. Stureman
Springfield
Ill
William B
Wild Bill
Donovan
New Haven
Republican Convention to Meet in Cleveland Ohio 1924
The 1924 Republican national convention will be held in Cleveland Ohio after Chicago lost out when the administration favored Cleveland. A Chicago delegation led by Fred W Upham visited the White House and conferred with President Coolidge.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Washington
Chicago
Coolidge Supporters Organize for President Candidacy
Frank W. W. Stearns at the White House announced that Coolidge supporters are organizing under William M. Butler guidance to back a bid for a second term. Butler, longtime friend and Massachusetts national committee member, will act as the President's representative.
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Washington
Frank W.W. Stearns
White House
Coolidge
Mr. Stearns
Friends
William M. Butler
Massachusetts
National Committee
Forty Year Gap Divorce Case In Texas Court
Fort Worth Texas B R Sprayberry aged eighty divorced his fourteen year old wife Susie in district court. He testified she abused him and was annoying. The couple were married March 9 and separated March 25 of this year with the wife signing a waiver of the divorce petition.
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Fort Worth
Tex
B. R. Sprayberry
Susie
Sprayberry
Reichstag Grants Dictatorial Powers to Chancellor
The Reichstag passed the enabling act with 313 votes for and 18 against, granting Chancellor Marx and his cabinet dictatorial authority in financial and economic matters, while avoiding dissolution. The session affirmed that the Reichstag still exists and supports the new regime.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Marx
Crown Prince Wins Suit Over Oels Estate Rights
Former Crown Prince Frederick William has won a lawsuit against the Prussian state resolving property rights in his Oels estate in his favor and for his male heirs.
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Oels
Upper Silesia
Frederick William
U.S. Probes Standard Oil for Gasoline Price Fixing
The Department of Justice investigates alleged price fixing and collusion by Standard Oil across the United States from New York to California. The inquiry targets gasoline and all petroleum products.
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U. S
Standard Oil
Washington
Standard Oil Company
New York
California
Department of Justice
Huerta Leads Revolt Against Obregon in Mexico
Nine states including Vera Cruz San Luis Potosi Chihuahua and Sonora join a rebellion opposing President Obregon and Gen P Elias Calles with Adolfo de la Huerta as a key organizer. Government troops move from Tampico zone toward Vera Cruz and loyal forces concentrate at Esperanza to crush the revolt.
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Vera Cruz
Obregon
P. Elias Calles
San Luis Votosi
Chihuahua
Michoacan
Tawaulipas
Jalisco
Sinaloa
Sonora
Toluca
Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Co-operatista Party
National Congress
Adolfo de la Huerta
Calles
Tampico Zone
Joaquin Amaro
Sanchez
Er Cruz
Francisco Serrano
Serrano
Esperanza
Woodfill Gap Promotes to Master Sergeant at Retirement
Sergeant Woodfill, hailed by General Pershing as the war's outstanding hero, will retire this month as a master sergeant after three senior NCOs Sergeant Major Sewell Sergeant McLaughlin and Sergeant Acker stepped down in his honor. He will receive 183 dollars monthly in retirement.
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Woodfill
Washington
Samuel Woodfill
Pershing
Sewell
McLaughlin
Acker
Attorney Appointed Cleveland City Manager
Cleveland appoints William R. Hopkins as the first city manager under the new charter by unanimous council vote. The engineer and attorney will assume office January 1, guiding Cleveland as the largest city to operate under the city manager system.
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Cleveland
William R. Hopkins
Hopkins
First Coolidge Message Delivers Capitol Address
Immense crowds packed the capitol galleries to hear President Coolidge deliver his first message to Congress and the nation, the largest gathering since 1917 when Wilson proclaimed war with Germany.
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Coolidge
Washington
Capitol
Wilson
Germany
Congress
Two Flyers Die in Gunnery Trials at Ellington Field
Lieut L. J. Mc Laughlin aged 26 and Capt. E. T. Wagner aged 29 were killed at Ellington Field Texas when the training plane wing collapsed and they plunged about 500 feet. Hundreds watched as the aircraft crashed during gunnery practice and perished.
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Texas
Houston
Tex
L. J. McLaughlin
E. T. Wagner
Ellington Field
Treaty of friendship signed with Germany
Washington reports the new treaty of friendship commerce and consular rights between the United States and Germany was signed by Secretary Hughes and German ambassador Dr Otto Wiedfeldt.
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Germany
Washington
United States
Hughes
Otto Wiedfeldt
U. S. Finishes 1923 Financing With 300 Million Issue
Washington reports the government closed its 1923 financing with two certificate issues totaling 300 million dollars. They carry 4 percent interest for six months and 4 percent for one year.
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U. S
Washington
German Judge Raps Bergdoll in Traitor Trial
Mossbach Germany Judge Karazmann sentences Corliss Hooven Ritias to one year and nine months plus a two mark fine for kidnapping Grover Bergdoll the American draft evader. Co defendants Eugene Neilson Roger Sperber and Prince Gagarin receive shorter terms with Neilson freed. Bergdoll portrayed as traitor yet entitled to normal rights. Public sympathy shifts as Bergdoll loses support and may seek refuge elsewhere.
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Mossbach
Baden
Karazmann
Corliss Hooven
Ritiis
Grover Bergdoll
Bergdoll
Eugene Victor Neilson
Chicago
Roger Sperber
Prince Gagarin
Mr. Neilson
Germany
Moorhead
Coolidge Address Divides Critics in Congress
President Coolidge’s first annual message to Congress drew mixed reactions. Republicans praised the general courage, with few endorsing specific ideas, while insurgent Republicans disputed it or remained silent. Democrats called it a standout document.
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Coolidge
Washington
Congress
Victor Berger
Soc
Wis
Legion Chief Criticizes Coolidge on Veterans Bonus
American Legion national commander John R. Quinn accuses President Coolidge of being misinformed about veterans and predicts Congress will pass the bonus despite executive opposition. He says finances are sufficient to meet the cost and urges support for the measure.
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Washington
John R. Quinn
The
American Legion
Coolidge
Congress
Quinn
Wallace Seeks 25 Percent Cut in Grain Freight Rates
Secretary Wallace reports to President Coolidge urging at least a quarter reduction in freight rates for wheat and wheat products. He notes U S rates remain 45 percent above 1913 levels while Canadian rates have returned near pre war levels.
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Wallace
Washington
Coolidge
Faithless Husband Perishes In Boiling Oil Bath
A Toledo woman exacted revenge on her unfaithful husband by having him bathe in oil. The husband entered the tub as requested and died when the oil burned him. The incident occurred in Madrid.
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Madrid
Toledo
Rebels Take Jalapa in Vera Cruz Capital Battle
Mexico City reports rebels under Gen. Guadalupe Sanchez seized Jalapa, capital of Vera Cruz state, after a multi hour battle. Rebels commanded about 2,000 troops and gained control of the city.
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Jalapa
Mexico City
Guadalupe Sanchez
Vera Cruz
Tragic double murder suicide shocks Fort Myers area
Fort Myers Florida reported Walter twenty five shot and killed his wife twenty four seriously wounded sister in law Miss Lila Bauman twenty also of Sheboygan Wisconsin and then died by his own hand in a deadly domestic incident.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Walter
Johne
Sheboygan
Wis
Miss
Lila Bauman
U. S. Market Report: Week Ending December 8
Summary of price ranges across live stock grains fruits and vegetables dairy products for Chicago and other Midwest markets. Hog and beef prices hold with festive lamb and calf figures while potatoes cabbage onions apples and various wheats and corn are listed by city and grade.
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Washington
Chicago
O. B. T.lMow
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
wNo
Cincinnati
Prairie
Wisconsin
GOP Chairman Demands Governor McCray Resign
Indiana Republican state chairman Clyde Walb urged Governor McCray to resign to end the “disgraceful situation.” Walb said he would call a committee meeting soon to affirm or repudiate the stance.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
McCray
Clyde Walb
Business Room Will Keep Up Says Mellon
Secretary Mellon in his annual report says factors driving the business revival will continue to influence the economy. He stresses that Congress should seriously consider tax reductions as outlined in his recent communication to Representative Green.
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Mellon
Washington
Congress
Representative Green
U S To Steer Clear of Loan to Germany
Washington reports the United States will approve privately floated loans of about 70 million dollars to buy food for Germany relief but will have no direct connection with the operation.
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U. S
Germany
Washington
State Department
United States
Whisky Row Now 12 Miles Out With Christmas Cheer
Highlands New Jersey reports a 15-ship rum flotilla massed beyond the 12 mile limit awaiting Christmas trade. Two steamers and 13 sailing craft were visible from shore, marking the largest flotilla in months.
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Highlands
N. J
New Jersey
24 Fined 150500 for Violating Dry Laws in Savannah
Judge Barrett in Federal court sentenced 24 defendants convicted on conspiracy and prohibition charges to pay fines totaling 150 500 and to serve terms in federal custody.
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Savannah
Barrett
Washington to reopen waterway talks with Canada
The White House announced negotiations with Canada would be reopened to pursue a treaty for the Great Lakes St. Lawrence waterway project. The move aims to secure a formal agreement on the waterway development and cooperation between the two nations.
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Parley
Washington
White House
Canada
Great Lakes- St. Lawrence
Germany Bars Separation From Rhineland and Ruhr
Berlin reiterates that the German government will not permit political separation or independence for the Rhineland and Ruhr, even during the occupation period. The stance underscores the regime's assertion of territorial integrity amid postwar controls.
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Germany
Berlin
Rhineland
Ruhr
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Safe Pediatric Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for children, claiming it eases constipation without narcotics and sweetens the stomach. It warns to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup and to avoid counterfeit products.
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Colle
California
Giant crab captured near Anacortes Alaska or Siberia
A massive 19 inch wide crab with a foot long legs was taken from Fidalgo bay near Anacortes Washington. Fishermen with Siberia experience say the crustacean resembles the king crab of Japan or the Bering Sea though its legs may be shorter and its back encrusted with barnacles from years of growth.
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Fidalgo Bay
Anacortes
Wash
Siberia
Japan
Bering Sea
Danderine promotes hair growth and scalp health
An advertisement touts Danderine as a refreshing tonic for hair. It claims to restore neglected scalps, stop falling hair and dandruff, and rejuvenate dry or fading hair with immediate results. The copy also references humorous, unrelated surname jokes.
Red Cross Ball Blue Keeps Linens Glistening White
The advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry to ensure gleaming linens and claims reliable results, available at all good grocers.
Timely Hint and Staylate Alarm Clock Exchange
Sore eyes and midnight routines appear in a brief dialogue between Miss Weerie and Staylate. The ad promotes Roman Hye Balsam as a prompt remedy for blood shot watery and sticky eyes with nightly use.
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Miss Weerie
Staylate
Boston Transcript
Tennis Enthusiast Prefers Games Over Dinner Chats
A humorous exchange shows a Tennis Enthusiast preferring play to meals while his friend notes the wife would rather read novels than cook. The light moment highlights hobby devotion and domestic humor.
The Cuticoura Toilet Trio Advertisement
The Cuticoura Toilet Trio offers Soap Ointment and Talcum for skin cleansing soothing and fragrance. This advertisement promotes daily use to keep skin clear, with the three products described as essential additions to any toilet table.
Typewriter Joke About Spelling Causes Laughs
In a light exchange a buyer notes a new typewriter and quips it spells badly. The joke relies on wordplay about typing and spelling to elicit humor.
Cascarents for Liver and Bowels Ad
Allcock s Plasters offer relief from local aches and pains. A trial will convince you of their merits. Includes a 10 cent box promotion for Cascarets for liver and bowels.
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Allcock
Adv
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