Wreck of Two Southern Rail Trains Kills and Injures Many
A head on collision between the Royal Palm and Ponce de Leon trains near Rockmart Georgia injuries and multiple deaths are reported. Passengers and crew describethe scene as chaotic with rescuers aiding the injured as doctors and nurses rushed to the site. A traveling engineer Robert Pearce is blamed for not slowing down. Pearce later dies in Rome Ga hospital.
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Atlanta
Tarry
Southern
Rockmart
Ponce
Bteel
Mirro
Rochmarc
Rome
Royal Pelm
Ponge de Leon
hem-Co Pharans
Patterson
Cedartown
Southern Railway
Robert MacPearcce
Ponce de Leon
Rock- Mart
Pearce
Pearce Todas
Rome Ga
H R Moses
Hirled Distantis
S Q O. Kerth
Jobim Gulespie
New Yok City
Death of Mrs Starr Faxon Follows Attack at Home
Mrs Starr Faxon died at her home 733 West Avenue after an assault. A longtime Elkhart resident active with St Andrew's Episcopal Church and local organizations, she leaves husband Blair Faxon, parents Mr and Mrs G W Stevens, and three brothers. Funeral services set for Monday at 3 PM from the residence.
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Starr Faxon
West Avenune
Fearon
Elkart
Paxon
T Andrew's
Episcopal Rhareh
Wowans Auvlfarn
Wemeral
Goodwill flight delayed by motor trouble in Mexico
Ten American airmen on the Good Will flight will face several days of delay after motor trouble. Flight commander Waj H A Darras said the group awaits a replacement engine shipped from Duncan Field Texas. The San Francisco leg proceeded to Vera Cruz while Tampico and Merced are involved in relaying a message from President Coolidge to President Callis.
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Washington
Darras
War Department
Tammco
Duncan Field
Texas
San Francisco
Vera Cruz
Durgue
Tampico
Merce
Coolidge
Callis
Wet Christmas predicted coast to coast for many regions
The Weather Bureau forecast a wet Christmas with rain across most of the eastern half of the country. Snow is possible only in the lower Lake region, while freezing rain warnings were issued for Tennessee Kentucky and northwestern Ohio.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Lake
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Elyrians Enjoy Happy Christmas Amid Busy Shops
Elyria prepares for Christmas with heavy shopper traffic and extended store hours. Post office handles record mail flow as Christmas trees grow scarce and poultry prices ease. services vary by church with holiday programs and morning masses.
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Tomiarren
Flyria
J. W McHenry
Washington
Post Ofice
Meschants
Cleveland
Elyria
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Ger- Flan
Governor and Wife Send Greetings from Ohio
Governor Vic Dornhey and Mrs Douahes request newspapers in Ohio to publish their Christmas greeting. They wish all boys and girls a Merry Christmas and urge citizens to observe the season in keeping with the spirit of peace and good will. The governor and family will host Christmas at the executive mansion with dinner and a tree.
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Columbus O
Vic Dornhey
Douahes Todas
Ohio
Donalter
Oble
Grant Childress
Governors Home
Japanese Emperor Yoshihito Dies at Villa Hayama Palace
The former Japanese emperor Yoshihito died at 3 a.m. after bronchial pneumonia. He had not ruled in person for several years and had turned government over to his son Hirohito, who now succeeds to the throne. Yoshihito was born August 31, 1879 and married Princess Sakaye in 1900.
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Tokio
Japan
Villa Hayama Palace
Soshihito
Soeshihito
Mutsuhito
Hirohito
Yoshihito
Satake
Mt Vernon Academy Fire Forces Students to Flee
A three story Mt Vernon Academy dormitory belonging to the Seventh Day Adventists burned early today trapping and forcing the evacuation of about 25 students. Damage is estimated at 75000 dollars. A heater on the first floor is blamed for the blaze. Nearby residents suffered minor losses as fifty remaining personal effects were destroyed.
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Mit Vernon
Trenty
Mt Vernon Academy
Seventh Cay Adventists
Warne Renbeck
Worlaunton
J W Evans
Mt Vernon
Seventh Day Adventist
Leaves Prison Photo of John W. Lencley for Kentucky Congressman
A clipped OCR note reports John W. Lencley depart a federal penitentiary in Atlanta Georgia. He served eleven months of a two year sentence for violating the national prohibition laws.
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John W. Lencley
Kentucky
Federal Penitentium
Atlanta
Aite- Beg
Langley
Col Green to Leave Day Service at Ulles
Washington December 24 Gen Lb Andrews chief announces Col Ned Green San Francisco prohibition administrator acquitted in federal court of diverting government liquor resignation accepted no successor named. Cleveland Ohio details follow about local school incident and teacher discipline inquiry.
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Ulle
Washington
Lb. Andrews
Dey
Ned Green
Prohibition
San Francisco
Fatality Report From Toshocton Area Crews
A local Toshocton incident ends in death after injuries from a incident at a hospital. Vic tor Senter, a teen and son of Bert Senter, a prominent local merchant, died from injuries sustained earlier. Authorities continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident and the hospital care received.
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Toshocton
Coshocton
Victor Senter
Bert Senter
Fisantomon
McDermott Faces Jury Over Mellett Slaying in Canton
In Canton Ohio Assistant Prosecutor Henry Harter urges the jury to convict Pat McDermott for the murder of Don R Mellett editor of the Canton Daily News. Harter labels McDermott and co defendants as animals while defense attorney Homer Durand argues no motive or evidence proves any of the trio killed Mellett.
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Pat
Rudner
Mazer
Canton
Don R. Mellett
America
Henry Harter
Pat McDermott
Melett
McDermott
ve.Harter
Ben Rudner
Lews Mazer
Dumas
Mellett
Tlarter
Maver
Pat Eugene McDermott
Harter
Homer Durand
Durand
Nicaragua Situation Deepens Amid U S Mexican Clash
Washington reports the Nicaragua crisis widening as U S marines land in Nicaraguan waters and Diaz demands firmer American intervention. Fighting rages between Diaz loyalists and the Sacasa rebels while Mexico backs Sacasa. The State Department stays quiet as warships remain to protect Americans.
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U. S
Mexico
Washington
United States
Adolfo Diaz
Diaz
State Department
Managua
Lie Calles
Liberal Revolutionary
Dr Sacasa
Nicaragua
Winx
Sacasa
Dias
Central America
Wnicaragnan
A Wonderful Christmas For Elyria Editorial
An Elyria editorial celebrates a strong city in 1926. It praises enterprise, social institutions, and industry. The piece notes a closing plant reopening on New Year and calls for civic cooperation and service.
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Board of Trade
Canifold
Y. M
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