Avert catastrophe on the Missionary derailment near Hesperia
Engineer A C Long of Los Angeles piloted the Missionary overland train when it derailed near Hesperia. He stopped in 16 car lengths, averting disaster. Only W H Bur Whee of Winslow sustained a minor injury. Assistant General Manager Mackie and wife aboard praised Long's calm handling as seven cars left the track and two derailed to a 20 foot embankment amid alleged tampering with rails and tools at Hesperia.
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Cal
A. C. Long
Los Angeles
Hesperia
Here
de Berson
W. H. Bur- Whee
Winslow
Arizona
Santa Fe
J.C. Mackie
Chicago
Mackie
Long
Fbe
Farley
Oficiala
Brother Kills Brother Without Criminal Intent
A coroner's jury in Portland Oregon found Bennie Howard aged 47 was killed by his brother George Howard 19 who acted without criminal intent in defense of their mother. George was killed last Saturday after a quarrel at the breakfast table. The family described George's abuse when told there was no milk for breakfast for his tea. The mother hurled a cup, cutting him on the ear. The youth grabbed the mother and Bennie felled him with a piece of wood.
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Ore
Bennie Howard
George
George Howard
George Bcame
Fia
Bennie
Coolidge Set to Dedicate Bok Singing Tower in Florida
President Coolidge will attend the February 1 dedication of Bok's Singing Tower at the Florida bird sanctuary. The 205 foot tower features 61 bells from Loughborough England and ornate carvings of Florida birds, cranes, and biblical scenes, with vast views over the sanctuary.
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Bok
Florida
Pia
Doc
Jaley
Eward Bok
OS Bolts
Anton Brees
Carillon Maegiro
America
Holland
Bob
Peragia
Adam
Eve
Loughborough
England
Taylor Bell Foundry
Vanclsary
Edward Bok
Moscow’s Only Department Store Crowded Before Christmas
Dec 27 Moscow reports crowds at Mostorg the single four story government store with no elevators. Shoppers push through guards limiting access to 50 to 60 at a time while no luxury goods are displayed and shelves and counters show plain utilitarian displays.
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Moscow
Mostorg
Orna
Russia
Paris
Loka
London
To & Man
Brother of Evelyn Nesbit Hangs Self in Bronx Home
New York December 29 Howard Nesbit 41 brother of Evelyn Nesbit former wife of Harry K Thaw hanged himself from a steam pipe at his Bronx home The body was found by his wife upon her return from a visit to a neighbor The motive is not determined the notice ends abruptly as published
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New York
Howard Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K. Thaw
Bronx
Nevada farm youths promote state agriculture work
In Reno Nevada a junior Work group reports that one in 130 residents is a farm boy or girl involved in promoting agriculture. The program aims to bolster farming activity and support state farming interests through youth participation and outreach.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Hoover to report to President during Washington visit
President Elect Hoover plans a one or two day tour in Washington upon arrival next month. He intends to report personally to President Coolidge and discuss cabinet appointments and inauguration plans. He will confer with leaders and gauge the administration’s information needs and impressions.
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Uta
Elect Hoover
Wallington
President Coolidge
Hoaver
Millions Refunded in Tax Overcharges Across Nation
The Treasury announces tax refunds for the year ending June 20 totaling 148,204,967 to 168,001 individuals and corporations. Ten refunds exceed 1,000,000. notable recipients include RJ Reynolds Tobacco, Ros a Gatli re, and several firms in Washington state such as Cherry Valley Logging, Dodwell and Company, Hoonah Park Jinn, Ostrander Railway and Timber, Sunny Point Packing, and Yakima County Horticultural Union with refunds ranging from about 28,000 to 188,000.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Ilegally
Cherry Valley Logging Company
Tacoma
Dodwell and Company
Seattle
Hoonah Park
Six Die as Train Strikes Car at Oak Park Crossing
Six persons were killed when a Soo Line train struck an automobile at a grade crossing in Oak Park Chicago. The car carried seven passengers and halted as one train passed then moved into the path of the other. A small boy was injured. The dead include Henry Olsen and wife Halvor Olsen and their two children.
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Chicago
Dee
Soo Line
Oak Park
Henry Olsen
Halvor Olsen
Misrepresentation Charged in Alaska Lode Claims
Spattle December 27 misrepresentation suit filed by George Hurlock against Adolph Ammann executor of Archibald Crawford estate seeks 201000 damages. Hurlock says 100 lode mining claims near China Alaska were valued at 275000 but are worth about 25000 in reality.
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Viciity
China
Alaska
George Hurlock
Adolph Ammann
Archibald Crawford
Harlock
Ald Ammann
Stage Leaves Highway Injuring Eight Near San Mateo
A Pickwick stage en route from Los Angeles to San Francisco left the highway south of San Mateo and toppled two trees and four telephone poles, injuring eight people, two of them seriously, in the December 27 incident.
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Calif
Here
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Gulf Stream Fishing Will Test Hoover's Skill
Miami dec 21 a report from Vla notes President Hoover will test his deep sea fishing skill in the Gulf Stream. veteran Gulf fishermen, Capt Wil Kiem Palastneok and others, say Hoover’s experience in fishing and seamanship will be challenged by the fast marlin and sailfish, with guidance from veteran captains and local anglers.
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Miami
Vla
Elor
Herbert Moorer
Gulf
Shortha
Herbert
Harris
Y Byrnes
Fedirires
Cop Peed Mutter
Capt
Wil. Kiem Palastneok
Merl. Hoover
Key Weal
Frank B. Kelloge
President Calvin Coulige vacationing on Sapelo Island
President Calvin Coulige and his party are staying on Sapelo Island for rest near Wilnington. The trip aims for leisure and reflection, with plans to enjoy familiar scenery and private time away from official duties. Local hosts coordinate the visit and safety arrangements.
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Sapelo Island
Apelo Island
Wanlington
Calvin Coulige
Praident
Howard Howth
Extra Session Demanded by Borah Over Farm Relief
Senator Borah of Idaho declares the Senate should call an immediate extra session of Congress to honor campaign promises and provide farm relief. He criticizes delaying relief and urges action to meet voter expectations.
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Washington
William E. Borah
Taho
Borah
Byrd Reports Position From Polar Region
Byrd announces the expedition is farther south than ever, near the ice barrier. The crew notes the American flag carried farther south and reflect on Christmas Day progress as the ship nears a Bay at the ice. They expect days before ashore due to heavy ice and report the distance from the nearest human dwelling.
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Trreud
Amy
Bay
Los Wola
Ketchikan Man Seeks Nullity and Custody in Alaska
Royland Hutchison files suit in Dec 27 Alaska case seeking an annulment of marriage to Esther Hutche also known as Esther Poland Smith. He requests custody of two children aged three and eighteen months. Hutchison alleges they wed in Ketchikan in November 1924 and eight months later learned his wife had a former marriage and two boys claimed as nephews were her sons.
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Shuttle
Royland Kutchison
Esther Hutche
Esther Poland |Smith
Mwe
Hutchison
Ketchikan
Alaska
Influenza Cases Rise Nationwide As Christmas Near
Health officials report a surge in influenza cases for the week ending December 22 totaling an estimated 646,106 in 25 states, with leaders warning the total may near 1,000,000 amid Christmas travel and gatherings. Six Blue Mountain College buildings burned, including the president’s home, causing about 76,000 in losses.
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Blue Mountain
Miss
Blue Mountain College
L. T. Lowry
Ghostly sisters terrorize Manila with death omen
Manila on Dec 27 reports fear of three headless sisters called the Temptations Marias disturbing homes at night. White chalk crosses mark front doors to ward off the fatal visit, with most houses in and around Manila displaying the symbols amid rumor of nightly knocks and curses.
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