Will Study Alaska Air Mail Route
Verne Gore of the Seattle Flying Service plans an exhaustive study of Alaska air mail routes next spring. He bought an all metal Keystone Boeing Ampliftian plane to survey the route with L25 large power Wright Cyclone motors, eight passengers, and two pilots.
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Spattle
Verne Gore
Seattle
Washington
Alaska
Comet
Corte
British Columbia
Gorst
Ivery
Wallington
Post Office Department
Postal Translator Sought to Curb Quacks
Washington December 24. Manufactures of fake nostrums and appliances exploit foreign language readers as the post office seeks a translator to render ads into English. The department says it needs an extra translator to handle flowery foreign advertisements for cures and other questionable products to aid prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Post Office Department
Foreign Press House
Budney Trieds
Large Still in Oregon Raided by Dry Agents
Federal Prohibition Dry Agents raided near Portland Oregon late Saturday night seizing one of the largest stills found in the state. Two men were arrested. The still had a capacity of 1904 gallons and four hundred gallons of moonshine were found ready for delivery.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Profubsion Dry
Here
Alexander Stewart Pioneer Drug Founder Dies
SHUTTLE reports Alexander Stewart, pioneer and founder of Stewart Holmes Drug Company, wholesale druggists in Seattle, died yesterday of pneumonia. He was MMewis TM years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Stewart
Seattle
Shuttle
Stewart, Holmes Drug Company
Old Senate of Italians Ends as Mussolini Voices Faith
Rome December 24 Premier Mussolini closed the final session of the old Italian Senate with a speech declaring strong faith in Italy's destiny. He paid homage to the memory of the late Marshal Badoglio, praised six years of Fascism, and spoke of the "road of the future" for the Italian people. The Premier praised Emmanuel, the Army and the people. the present Senate met for the last time as thirty five new Senators will be named soon.
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Rome
Mussolini
Allan Senate
Italy
Marshal Cidorna
Addig
Emmanuel
Army
Negro Arrested in Connection Murder Near Bernice
A black man identified as William Hoyt McMurray was arrested in Bernice Michigan after matching Carmi authorities description of the suspect in the murder of 45 year old schoolteacher Mrs Anna Preller. He had 37 dollars and a pint of alcohol when arrested late Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
Carmi
Anna Preller
Wiliam Hoyt McMurray
Paris Priest Leads War Against Immorality
Paris reports Abbe Bethleem, France’s unofficial censor, urging prosecutors to target Mesengeries Hachette which controls most distribution of magazines. He accuses outlets of licentious content, criticizes a slow censorship committee, and has long staged public protests tearing down what he calls prurient displays while delivering crowd speeches.
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Paris
France
Albe Bethleem
Atteracy General
Hachette
Versatiles Court
Saya
Abbe Bethleem
Paria
Public Health Service Updates On Current Flu Epidemic
The Public Health Service released a statement noting the current flu outbreak shows high activity through December 15 with mortality near negligible, while cautioning there is no clear sign of a second severe wave. Officials compare to the 1918 epidemic which had two waves, but urge no public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stas Duticians
The
Public Health Service
Three Cincinnati Grads In Key Federal Posts
Cincinnati dispatch notes that three University of Cincinnati alumni have held top federal roles. Dawes chaired the Senate, Longworth led the House, and Taft headed the Supreme Court, all as graduates of the universitys law school. The piece cites Cannon and Clark as former speakers linking Cincinnati to national leadership.
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Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Dawes
Nicholas
Longworth
House of Representatives
William J F. Taft
Supreme Court
Cinceinnat
Joseph
Joe” Cannon
Minot
Champ Clark
Missouri
Longwort
King George Doing Well Says Bulletin
London dispatch reports King George is progressing steadily after a quiet night. The Duke of Westminster arrived home today, the last of three travelers abroad during the king’s illness. The bulletin notes the king is doing as well as could be expected given his slow convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
London
George
Bulelin
Duke of Clowcester
Tajeem i
Situation Looks Bad In Afghanistan Land
A New Delhi dispatch reports the Afghan government has agreed to evacuate British India women from Kabul. The move renews concern over Afghanistan’s stability as loyalist forces resist rebels who now control the area between Bakka and Jalalabad.
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Afghanistan
London
New Delhi
India
Kabul
Amnudah
Bakka
Jalalbano
Gov Bone and Family Send Season's Greeting to Juneau Friends
Gov Bone and family extend heartfelt thanks to The Empire and Northland crew for keeping Alaska connected through 1919. They praise Alaska and Alaskans, send Christmas wishes, and express hope to visit Juneau and renew strong ties with friends across the Territory in the coming year.
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Long Beach
Cal
Banel. Es
Juneau
Alaska
Empire
Maving
Thor
Rancher Bartley Shot Dead by Wanted Student
Dee 24 death of Imperial Valley rancher A. Bartley, 42, at his El Centro home. Ray Kilgore of Hollywood surrendered to the sheriff. Bartley was shot twice and died before officers arrived. Kilgore, a graduate of El Centro Junior College, refused to give a reason.
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Elcentro
Cal
Dee
Bartley
Imperial Valley
Ray Kilgore
Hollywood
Kilgore
Elcentro Duntor College
America Leads World In Making Timepieces
New York December 24 Watches and clocks produced in the United States this year exceed eighty million dollars in value, nearly equal to Switzerland and Germany combined. U S output has more than doubled in the last century and after meeting domestic demand last year exports valued at four percent of total production, up six percent from the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Switzerland
Germany
J C Martin, Former Alaskan, Passes Away
Jesse A Martin, once a Valdez Alaska steamship agent who rushed Snerth for geld in 1897, died here last Saturday. He survived by his wife and daughter.
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San Dingo
Cal
Jesse AL. Martin
Valdez
Alaska
Snerth
Unlicensed Pilot Killed as Plane Crashes at Minneapolis Airport
Fred Deteleton aged 40 an unlicensed pilot was killed and Stuart Pepin a student pilot both of Minneapolis were seriously injured when a biplane plunged from about 200 feet at the Minneapolis airport.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Fred Deteleton
Stuart Pepin
Minneapolis
Explosion on Italian Submarine Kills Two Officers
Naples December 21 Two petty officers died of injuries from an explosion aboard submarine 82. One officer was injured as a fire broke out and burned for hours before being extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Christmas at the White House and Navy observances
President and Mrs. Coolidge host a simple family Christmas at the White House with decorations, a Christmas tree, and gift exchanges. Salvation Army baskets are distributed, and Christmas activities span ships and military posts with carols, toy drives, and special hospitality for troops and civilians alike.
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White House
Sue Mnamara
Washington
Preai. Dent
Choldge
Salvation Army
Tay
Red Crown
Sonia
Ferdl
Nella Veverka
Childean
Mister
Czaehn
Poland
Big Bish
Chrismas
Ter
Gwaliniata
Pambasator
Fesbringellen
New Camera Demonstration at Ossining Exhibition
A demonstration of the Gantra fain era camera presented to hundreds of physicians in Ossining. Franz Ger ard of Vienna claimed invention with a long tube and inventive lens aimed at stomach imaging. Alexander Wouwe, aged 40, serving a 20 year term, attended after prior surgeries and was selected for the display despite injuries.
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Ossining
Sing Sing
Franz Gerard
Viennia
Aretria
Alexander Wouwe
Phrowah
Machine Registers Minute Moistures
Houghton NY. Designs moisture measuring device by Arnold Met and Tough ton college graduate. Device determines moisture in real wool and other substances using radio principles and electrical agitation to affect dampness levels.
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Houghton
N.Y
Tee
Arnold Met
Gradumty
Toughton College
Deine Reeset
Raporalbley
Earthquake and Tide Wave Ravage Mitway City
Manila December 24. A powerful earthquake with a tidal wave struck Cotobalo, capital of Mitway Province, last Wednesday. The city was practically destroyed with four killed and 102 injured. Property damage is estimated over 250000.
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Manila
Cotobalo
Mitway Province
Uy Tepaeta
Deep Mystery Surrounds Missing Couple in Canyon
Clues linger as searchers probe the fate of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hyvey Hansen, last seen in the Grand Canyon region. Rescuers tracked footprints toward the Colorado River after Army units checked a canyon trail and found gear intact, with no sign of the couple over several days.
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Grand Canyon
Ant Cardo
Deu
Bint
Upbeckon
Moe
Glenn Hyvey Ae Hansen
Hate
Ee Golopede
Coliaado
Heir Offolte
Rowutt
Catorady
Chewnew
Two of Three Men Runieri Case Guilty
In Chicago Alabama on December 24 a jury found Andrew Capoten guilty in the Ranieri case and holding a minor. The two jurors were sent to the penitentiary as guards protected homes of jurors and officials amid threats and warnings tied to the sensational kidnapping and ransom saga.
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Ranieri
Chicago
Andrew Capoten
Ramiert Mattember
Tlvck
Tony Capelans
Andrew Capelang
Wine Ant
Tal
Long Distance Radio Phone Service Planned in BC
The British Columbia Tel Company plans a long distance radio telephone service to isolated districts. Under its charter the company has no power to enter the telephone business, but proposes forming a new company to provide wiring service to isolated points.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
Form
Sewer Through Fossil Puzzles Illinois Town
Illinois town of Moline faces a strange sewer construction problem as a fossil fragment discovery halts work. Mayor Geurew Hrylia restricts removal of fossil holes while the contract and bids hang in suspense amid unclear local actions.
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Illinois
Moline
Ill
Dee
Teldhers
Atle
Enamell
Lauigue
Yrof
P.M. Pryxtell
Apa College
Pool Operators Behind Stock Advance
New York stock news describes pool operators driving a bull market for Comdial Maroon stock. The group allegedly bought shares before the rise, held vast blocks daily, and reported paper profits exceeding ten million dollars. Brokers formed a mutual plan to push prices higher, with staged buying and selling.
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New York
Comdial Maroon
Hi Ik
Plana
Neved
Nwice
Getive
Sue Tmek
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