Insane Mother Kills Two Children Then Burns Third
UTE Iowa Dec 28 Mrs Fred Vauss in hospital care for burns questions where are my babies authorities report a three month old girl and Eldon 15 months died after the mother set kerosene afire in their farmhouse closet and on the child on the bed Irene 6 escaped. The father broke a window and rescued Eldon but the boy died later in hospital. The mother’s mind was a blank about the tragedy.
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Ute
Iowa
Fred Vauss
Eldon
Irene
Liquor Charge Plea and Court Dates Reported
Three alleged offenders brought before B Thompson plead not guilty on third offense charges. Anna Echko and others cited. bond set at 500 referenced. Accused to await adjournment with January court action noted.
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B. Thompson
Anna Echko
Wski
Klady
Woman Fights Five Burglars in New York Jewel Heist
Mrs Essie Simmons 33, wife of a wealthy manufacturer, fought five bandits in a 14 story apartment lobby at 97th Street and Broadway. She kept jewelry worth 9600 of 10000 as one thief took a 1000 diamond from her ring. A revolver butt strike failed to subdue her and she cried for help. Police suspect a second target Miss Tot Quarters a renowned dancer arriving later with 15000 tied up in jewels.
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New York
Essie Simmons
97Th Street
Broadway
Margaret Sheahan Dies After Housekeeper Service
Miss Margaret Sheahan died last night at ten thirty at the Masterton home 119 Grate Court. She was sixty two and is survived by one sister Mrs Elizabeth Griswold of Lakewood and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at nine from St Marys church. Sheahan had served as housekeeper in the Masterton and Parke Foster households for thirty six years.
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Margaret Sheahan
Masterton
Grate Court
Elizabeth Griswold
Lakewood
St. Mary's Church
Miss Sheahan
Parke Foster
Amherst
Arctic Vegetation Traced in Wisconsin Park Finds Ancient Growth
Traces of Arctic vegetation that existed when glaciers left the region are found in a Wisconsin park, miles south of the Arctic zone. Botanical Professor W. G Waterman of Northwestern University reported the discovery to the convention of scientists in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
United States
Moziana Park
Arctic
W. G Waterman
Northwestern Universe
Stump brothers member fined for intoxicated driving
Frank Stump found guilty of driving while intoxicated and fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to thirty days in county jail. Geo Stump fined 50 dollars plus costs for intoxication.
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Frank Stump
Geofstromp
May Put On 1924 Auto License Tags
Police Chief J. J. Stankard announced drivers may use 1924 license plates now. After January 1 all drivers must display 1924 plates with no excuses. authorities say a plentiful supply is on hand and enforcement will begin.
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J. J. Stankard
Goats Clew in Cleveland Murder
Coroner’s autopsy underway as police widen hunt for two or more men who bound and robbed Adam Wachtel 79 before his death in Cleveland. Fingerprints on scissors offer a clue. death suspected from strangulation or possible cerebral hemorrhage from shock. Wachtel worked as a collector for Casualty Fire and Life Insurance Co of Chicago.
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Cleveland
P. Hammond
Adam Wachtel
Wachtel
Hammond
Casualty Fire and Life Insurance Company of
Chicago
Fire wipes out Oakland building in downtown Lansing
A downtown Lansing blaze destroyed the Oakland building, with losses estimated at 500000 dollars. High winds fed the fire and nearby structures were menaced briefly as flames swept through the structure.
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Lansing
Mich
Oakland
Confessed Murderer Benner Faces Intercity Questioning
Frank Benner 26 a chef confessed to murdering Miss Estelle Phillips on October 11 and assaulting Mrs May Mitchell in Chestnut Hill Pa deepening police uncertainty about other similar crimes. He was to be questioned by detectives from Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania cities and arraigned on the Phillips murder. He described entering Phillips room and attacking her while stealing a jewel. Mitchell case left her in serious condition.
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New York
Frank Benner
Philadelphia
Pennsylvana
Benner
Estelle Phillips
May Mitchell
Chestnut Hill
Mitchell
Miss Phillips Isera
Mancho
Mrs Shiples
Bryn-Mawr
Renner
Miss Phillips
Chronicle Telegram Newsboys Plan Saturday Christmas Treat
About 115 Chronicle Telegram carriers city and rural will receive a Christmas outing. They meet at 10 AM at the office then tour the American Lace Co factory and tour the Y M C A with games swimming and a dinner. Photos will be taken and a final picture show follows. Roscoe Conklin leads.
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Chronicle-Telegram
American Lace Co
Roscoe Conklin
Female dove changes sex now a male in surprising study
Cincinnati report describes an egg laying female dove that, after a tuberculosis infection, developed male sex characteristics. Dr. Oscar Riddle of Carnegie Station cited experiments showing sex can be altered in early stages, with rare reversals in adults.
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Cincinnati
American Society of Zoologists
Oscar Riddle
Carnegie Station For Experimental Evolution
Cold Springs Harbor
Long Island
N. Y
Riddle
Cleveland Triumph Highlights 28-Point State Victory
The State basketball quintet defeated Pennsylvania 28 points in a comparatively easy win. Clarke, a former Knight of the Ku Klux Klan, received acknowledgment and thanks after offering cooperation with federal authorities in “cleaning house” in the Klan.
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University of Penneylvania
Ngton
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Coondas
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Pdaard Yong Clarke
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W.orard
Ku Kas Kian
Edgement
Ciliates
Graveyard Hoax Pair Sentenced Four Years Each
In Superior Wisconsin on December 28 Edward Sailstad and Dorothy Anderson were sentenced to four years in prison each for their part in a graveyard hoax. Both pleaded guilty to the act and attempted choking of their jobs is noted in the harms described.
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Superior
Wis
Edward 3. Sailstad
Sunshine Girl
Dorothy Anderson
Henry C Hall named ICC chairman in shift at interstate
Washington reports Henry C Hall of Colorado Springs was elevated as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission succeeding B H Meier. He will serve in the new post and oversee regulatory duties amid a broader federal agenda.
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Washington
Henry C. Hall
Colorado
Sprin Colo
Unapimov Eizeted
Interstate Commerce Commission
B. H. Meier
Loss of Dixmude French Airship Fears for Fifty aboard
The Dixmude giant dirigible is lost in the Mediterranean after fuel and motor failure. Commander Lieut. Commander Duplessis’s body was found near Sicily, with efforts ongoing by French Italian and British destroyers to locate other crew and passengers.
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Touton
Insalah
Sahara Desert
Tunis
Tripoli
Paris
Mediterranean
Duplessis
Sicily
Saharah
Sorow
Naples
Dixmude
Toulon
Algeria
Air Ministry
Africa
Ministry of Marine
Hoggard Mountains
Buzetta
Biskra
Gulf of Gabes
Duplessis de Grenedan
Zeppelins
Germany
Sierir
Rome
Saceca
Mulhouse
Zoic Sciacca
Barbert
Poincare
Heirs Search For Edward Jennings Estate In Elyria
Elyria and Lorain County relatives of Edward Jennings, Chicago recluse who died intestate with a large fortune, are pursuing claims. First and second cousins of the late Fear Dunham and Geo Dunham are named as potential heirs. Emma Sweet Elvra Elsha and Minnie Ruhl of LaGrange contend they may be entitled. The search proceeds amid caution and expected lengthy legal proceedings.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Edward Jennings
Chicago
Jennings
Fear
Pearl Dunham
Clair
Wovwan Trial Over Roads Murder Charge
In a garbled courtroom report, Wovwan faces trial on charges tied to a fatal collision involving George Richwine. Esther Gilson’s tray and a crarce of reckless driving are cited as context as the case proceeds, with testimony and stenographic notes noted.
Gasoline Prices Expected to Rise Two Cents Tomorrow
Reports indicate retail gasoline prices will advance by two cents per gallon tomorrow across Western markets. Diesel and other fuels may see similar shifts as distributors adjust to supply costs and regional taxes.
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