Henry Ford Announces New System For Workers and Machines
Henry Ford unveils a plan to shift to five days for workers and six days for machines at the Ford plant in Thrown, Michigan. He promises increased production and aims to end night shifts, with a Model A price adjustment from 3600 to 4020 dollars. Ford says six days a week is enough for labor, but five is sufficient.
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Thotruit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Plant
Henry Ford
Ford
Paraguay Accepts Conciliation Protocol With Bolivia
The Paraguayan legation in Washington announced that Paraguay accepts the conciliation protocol with Bolivia submitted by the Pan American Conference. Paraguay proposes minor wording changes that do not alter the main provisions, and Bolivia has already accepted the protocol.
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Washington
Paraguayan
Legation
Bolivia
Paraguay
Polivia
Five Deaths Reported In Seattle Over Week End
Seattle events over the weekend include Accady Walter an artist who fell from a window, Martin Larsen killed by poisoned moonshine, Henry Bass a retired dealer who asphyxiated himself, Truman Hopkins mortally wounded by unknown robbers on Christmas Eve, and Paul Lundberg dying from injuries after a Friday car crash.
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Seattle
Accady
Walter
Martin Larsen
Henry Bass
Truman Hopkins
Paul Lundberg
Gunmen Kill Two, Wound Five in Camden Roadside Shooting
Police say three gunmen in a roadster opened fire along Black Horse Pike injuring five, including two girls, as victims headed back to a roadhouse. Two men died at the scene. Authorities attribute the attack to Philadelphia gangsters.
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Camden
N. J
Philadelphia
Premier Poincare Offers to Resign Amid Unrest
Paris December 21 Premier Poincare told his Cabinet he had completed his main task and was ready to resign because of unrest but cabinet members urged him to stay saying he had more to do especially on reparations He reorganized the ministry to ensure swift adoption of the budget before year end and stabilization of money was assured, leading him to feel his work was done.
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Paris
Poincare
Poincate
Terhune to Return From Capital This Month
H. W. Terhune Alaska representative of the U S Biological Survey and executive officer of the Alaska Game Commission will leave Washington January 7 for his home. He has been conferring with Agriculture Department officials on new game regulations and appropriations. He will reach Seattle January 12 and return here about January 20.
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H. W. Terhune
Alaska
U. S. Biological Survey
Alaska Game Commission
Washington
D. C
Game Commission
National Capital
Department of Agriculture
Terhune
Seattle
Pekovich Arrives From Funter Enroute South
Pekovich and Mrs Pekovich arrived today from Funter and will stay a few days before a southward business trip. Most of the mine crew were brought to town for the winter, with a few left on the property to keep certain work going.
New Religion Sparks Widened Protests Across Denominations
New York reports varied clergy reactions to Prof. Haare Barnes’s call for a new religious foundation. Rev John Holmes and Cardinal Hayes defend faith alongside science, while others oppose redefining theology to fit modern times.
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New York
Haare Barnes
Sint Col
Barnes van Rev
John Holmes
Community Church
Harnes
American Association For Te Advancement of Science
Tarnes
Cardinal Hayes
St Patrick's Cathedral
Sandino Plans New Offensive Reported Near Nueva Segovia
Terucigalpa dispatch says Rebel General Sandino plans a major offensive to seize control of Nicaragua. Report notes residents flee Nueva Segovia and nearby areas as the desperate effort unfolds.
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Terucigalpa
Honduras
1Demo Ferata
Sandino
Nicaragua
Nueva Segov
Two Beer Racketeers Shot Down at Framada Cafe
In Chicago early today, six shots killed William Gunner McPadden and Hugh McGovern at the Framada Cafe as nearly 200 patrons hid or fled. George McHoney was arrested among frightened guests. McGovern, once tied to Al Capone, was described as a foe of Ralph Sheldon in the beer operations.
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Chicago
William Gunner McPadden
Hugh McGovern
George McHoney
McGovern
al Capone
Ralph Sheldon
Objection to New Halibut Regulations Emerges
The Fishing Vessels Owners Association warns new International Fisheries Commission measures threaten a $2,000,000 industry and 4500 workers. They oppose area reductions and volume limits, arguing ships must sail far from port and delays waste time. Capt. Fateh H Engdal calls the proposed rules dangerous and impractical.
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Shatte
Nec
North Pacific
Fishing Vessels Owners Association
Uy Storma
Pram Sen
Angi
Fateh
H. Engdal
Engdal
Kagdal
Roundup of New York Criminals Nets 100 Arrests
New York authorities executed a second weekend round up of suspected criminals under Police Commissioner Whelan. More than 100 persons were arrested on several charges as part of a city effort to make New York City a healthier place for law abiders. The prior round up on December 22 had 197 arrests.
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New York
Whelan
New York City
Escaped Murderer Surrenders in Mississippi
A report from Parchman Mississippi states Charley Shepard, an escaped convict wanted for murder and kidnapping, has surrendered to Laura Keller, a planter, and is being brought to the prison farm for return.
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Parchman, Miss
Charley Shepard
Trusty
D. Duvall
Sta
Laura Keller
Nera Pertahire
Fire destroys Armour Fertilizer plant in Seabport
SEARSPORT Me December 41 The Armour Fertilizer Company plant in Seabport Chicago held 20000 barrels of phosphate ready for shipment and was destroyed by fire last night. Three American Agricultural Chemical Company buildings also burned. Loss estimated over 500000.
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Searsport
Armour Fertilizer Company
Chicago
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Man Mistakes Mother for Burglar, Fatally Shoots In Texas
In Sulphur Springs Texas Ray Mont Watford 18 fatally shoots his mother thinking she is a burglar as she returns from a neighbor visit. Police report he fired through the back door of their home causing the fatal shooting shortly after midnight.
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Sulphur Springs
Tex
Raymont Watford
Campus Beauty Honors Showdown Among Local Contenders
In a campus beauty feature two posses vie for top honors. Lillian Simpson and Dorothy Kramer headline the left and center with Brooksie Nell Boyd and Kathryn Horn presented on the right and below. The page teases a lively contest among named students in a period-voiced layout.
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Lillian Simpson
Dorothy Kramer
Brooksie Nell Boyd
Kathryn Horn
Yessir
Major General Lute Wahl Dies of Pneumonia
Major General Lute Wahl Adjutant General of the Army died yesterday from pneumonia. He was 77, born in Milwaukee, a 1891 West Point graduate, and received the Distinguished Service Crown for World War service. Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery.
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Washington
Lute Wahl
Army
Three Persons Die In Plane Crash Near Graham
Graham Texas Dec 31 three persons were killed yesterday when a passenger plane crashed on the bank of a crack after a take off Dettie Clyce daughter of Thomas Clyce president of Austin College Sherman Roddy piet and Joe Morrison were killed Spectators could count on peace used all day in taking passengers for all trips On its fatal trip the plane nosed over before it gained altitude
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Texas
Dettie Clyce
Thomas Clyce
Austin College
Sherman Roddy
Piet
Joe Morrison
Giant Negro Arrested Charged with Murder
In Trenton J Deg 31 David Ware, a Negro, has been arrested and charged with murder following a man hunt near Sue Viewport. The report notes the suspect’s capture after a lengthy pursuit and investigation by local authorities.
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Trenton
David Ware
de Wan
Whuel
Jone Man Hunt
Exiled Kaiser Plans Large Family Birthday Gathering
Exiled Kaiser William I will host a family reunion at Doorn Manor on January 27, 1929, to honor his forthcoming birthday. Delegations from military and civic groups are expected, with possible attendance by high imperial officers, while housing for guests concerns the royal household.
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Helland
Hohenzollern
Wik Mam
Germany
Doorn Manor
Wefar
Hohengol
Torn
Han
Nome
Diltek
J. . Kan
Duloh
William 1
Kan
Netherlands
Vereine
von Mackwn
von Tripit
Tniich
Masonic Reception At Temple Tuesday
A reception for Maagens of all degrees will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Scottish Rite Temple from 2 to 5 o clock. The event is a annual Masonic function with refreshments and a musical program. All Masons cordial invited.
King George III Illness Bulletin Issued Today
London reports the royal bulletin on King George's serious illness. Five of seven principal doctors sign the statement noting a disturbed night yet some appetite improvement and that the king remains heavily reduced, with the overall condition described as long and exhausting.
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London
George
Development of aviation given boost aboard Hoover party
The Hoover party aboard Utah bound ship discussed U S aviation expansion linking Washington to Lima and Buenos Aires within 72 hours to four days, with major routes proposed along the east and west coasts, plus Pacific seaplane and land routes via Chile. A New Year celebration with dinner for President Hoover was planned aboard, amid tropical weather and intermittent rain.
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Hampton Heads
Dea
United States
South America
Bleet Hoover
Washington
Lima
Perm
Buenos Aires
Cubas
Ecuador
PePty
Chilean
Antofagasta
Santiago
Atlantic Seaboard
Shipboard
Hoover Party
Hoover
Allotment Made for Alaska Roads Emergency Repairs
A new allotment of 11600 dollars supplements the U S road fund in Alaska. The secretary of interior signed the order December 22 directing emergency repairs on the forest service road system. Most of the funds, ten thousand dollars, cover flood damage caused by the Pectin River and the Moose Pass area cleanup.
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Alaska
Erica
Bureau
Forest Service
Pectin
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