Murdered boy found in loft after kidnapping
Chicago reports 6 year old Walter Echmich died from a fractured skull after a kidnapping attack by three men. The child was found unconscious in a riding academy loft by Ray L J Bweeney and Rev C J McCarthy of St Vinesut’s Church, who were led there by a stranger. The assailant fled after dumping the boy, while police traced the case to Rogers Park. Neighbors had seen the boy with a strange man earlier.
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Trean
Chicago
Walter Echmich
Fale
Sweaney
Nan
Guroner
Highud Thian Hospital
Auber
Rogers Park
Polica
Walter Schntich
Rug Market Probes Under Way in New York
An investigation into rug prices and duties in the American market has begun in New York. Appraiser J. T. Ackucke has summoned importers and book records to determine if price controls or original markets influenced value, with potential implications for customs revenue of about 50 million dollars annually.
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New Yori
Coe
J. T. Acrucke
Mow York
Amendment to Block Bergdoll Passage Stalled in House
A garbled note from Washington indicates a December amendment to a Bergdoll related bill was approved by the House and sent to the Senate for consideration though the exact language and implications remain unclear due to transcription errors. The brief indicates congressional action on the matter with potential impact on the underlying deportation or detention provisions.
New York Plans 110 Story World Tallest Building
Manhattan plans a 110 story skyscraper to surpass the Woolworth Building and the Eiffel Tower in height. The Times Square site on Fifty Seventh Street is chosen with a projected height around 1208 feet and an $18 million cost, aiming to exceed existing records.
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New York
Doe
Manhattan
Detroit
Worlworth
Menhattan
Tool
Iigiter
Woolworth
Eifel
Paris
Times Square
Booth Side
Fittyseqund Street
Eighth
Ninth Avenues
Burglars Shoot Down Baltimore Watchman
In Baltimore at the anthracite fuel company office on St and Fail avenues burglars wounded a watchman during the raid. He is in a light condition and not seriously hurt. The robbers escaped without stealing any cash. A federal probation director from New York urges enforcement and a referendum on national attitude toward rules.
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Baltimore
Mgt
Fail Avenue
Shosar P. Mills
New York
Baltimore allotment in war department notice
An allotment of 1 600 000 dollars was announced today by the War Department for work on adjacent channels at Wuluuoro Darior. The plan earmarks 150 000 dollars specifically for Baltimore as part of the broader allocation.
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Washington, Lov
Toilay al
War Department
Hughes and Root Join Al Smith in Singing Bowery
Confused reports describe Hughes and Root joining Al Smith in a Bowery ballad amid political tensions in New York. The event appears tied to a delegate gathering at a hotel, with veterans and officials from both parties present and a chorus performing the tune “The Bowery.”
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Hughes and Root
al” Smith
Bowery
York
Doe
Charles
Hal
Hughes
Altrad H. Smith
Cherie
Atria
Dial
Thorlo
Agimoratton
Astor Hotel
Gia
Brit
New York
Wonan Leaps From Window In Berryville Tragedy
In Berryville Virginia on December 18 Yahen W. Honan 62 was found in his room with his throat cut. Two visitors at the Bonan hotel Miss Castleman and Migs Wileile Cust became hysterical and jumped from windows. Both Bonan and Castleman were taken to a local hospital in serious condition. The hotel manager Fanon was found by his family with a razor nearby. Friends said he had been troubled by financial reverses.
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Wingnoster
Va. Dev
Yahen
W. B. Honan
Migs Wileile Cust Nan
Gye Bonan
Borryville
Piery Whee Dow
Sly
Bonam
Assleman
Fanon
Berryville
Mia Casdlema
Bonk
13 Below Zero in New York State
The Albany area reports bitter cold with 18 below readings in northern New York and 16 to 18 below in surrounding sections. Malone logged 16 below as one of the coldest spots. A land purchase for a National Guard camp expansion was announced by Adjutant General. A recovered car was found and details noted.
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New York State
Aumathar
Nation Guard
Tear Pedr
Mie AL Repord
Adjutant Genera
Faude Kammnetting
Aladhatin
Cathy
Bible Success As Police Book Fails
Washington officer said the police manual failed in aiding an injured man Luther Rhodes 62 died after a gas stove leak. Police revived him then Rhodes refused further help. Officers began quoting Bible passages to assist him but Rhodes insisted he was dying and would not try it again.
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Washington
Des
Luther Rhodes
Goa
Rhodes
Pelle
Second Cold Wave Brings Severe Winter Weather
The region endures a second cold wave with record lows across multiple stations. Chewsville reports 4 degrees above zero while observers note zero in Hagerstown and lows near 7 degrees at Keedysville. Streams freeze, dark ice forms on creeks, and northern sections remain notably colder.
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Oswald
Chewaville
Chewsville
Chevasville
Miller
Keedysville
Hagerstown
Potomac Holson ‘Company
Potomac
Williameport
Waynes Bara
Entira Atlantic Seaboard
Washington’ County
Futon
Fire in Rennert Hotel in Baltimore Suppressed
Firefighters battled a boiler room blaze at the Rennert Hotel in Baltimore as gusts battered the building. Two firemen were overcome, and the fire, believed started by soot on the boilers, remained confined to the boiler room.
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Baltimore
Hannert Hotel
Halleved
Separation of Dye and wife after 32 years of marriage
Uartily A. Schulle once rose from cigarette clerk to head of a chain of nearly 300 shops. He and wife have three children and a separation agreement from a quarter century remains private. He notes no third person is involved and expresses high regard for his former spouse.
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York
Dye
A. Schulle
Lfe
Howl
King Ferdinand May Postpone Paris Radium Treatment
Opposition from the Romanian cabinet creates doubt over King Ferdinand's plan to travel to Paris for intestinal disorder treatment. The king, motivated partly by a wish to see the errant son, has wavered in his resolve. His condition improves after the recent operation performed in Buycharnat.
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Auchareby
Ferdinand
Paris
Parla
Prins Cerat
Buycharnat
Farm Buildings Destroyed By Blaze Near Hamiltsburg
A large bank barn straw rack hog pen wagon shed wind mill and several other structures burned near Hmitsburg late yesterday. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade to fight the fire and the total loss was set at about 20 000. A nurse killed herself in a related separate report.
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Jucel Roger
Hmmitsburg
Weekly Weather Forecast for Next Week
Weather outlook calls for a period of rain on Monday or Tuesday and again around Thursday. Expect cool to mild temperatures at the start with mostly above average conditions later in the week.
Father of 28 Sees Coolidge
Leander C. Gentle of Atlanta presented to President Coolidge and the House as the father of 28 children. Gentle, who has been married twice, has 18 of his children alive and present in Washington for the occasion, drawing strong applause from lawmakers.
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Coolidge
Washington
Leander C. Gentle
Atlanta
Youth burglars smash jewelry counter in Chicago shop
Two teen boys smashed a glass jewelry counter at The Fair on State Street in Chicago and grabbed several necklaces bracelets and plugs before being chased down by store personnel. The loot, valued in the thousands, was recovered. No one was armed. The crowded store drew shoppers during Christmas rush.
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Chicago
State Street
Dennis F. Kelly
Case
Peracus
Work Progresses At Site Of New P E Power Unit
Tixpacting to have preliminary work completed. Sanderson and Porter will erect the new unit for Potomac Eildon Company at Williamsport. Ready for actual operations by year’s start. Erection of temporary buildings and borings now underway. Working force to increase as operations begin. Lumber and materials assembled. expert men being brought in from other places.
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Soul, Sanderson & Porter
New York
Potomac Eildon Company
Williamsport
Yea
Fire drives Phoenix Tax Co workers to street in Baltimore
More than 100 girls employed by the Phoenix Tax Co in Baltimore sought safety in the street as a fire broke out in the building. The blaze started from an electric fuse blowing into a pile of oil soaked cotton waste with no disorder reported. Parole granted for former Kentucky congressman Langley after serving part of a prohibition era sentence.
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Baltimore
Der
Phoenix Tax Go
Monroe
Eugie Shacts
Shadow Over Moon Tonight Fizzles Across Sky
Boston reports a rare lunar event tonight as the moon moves into Earth's penumbra. The dimming begins about 11 PM EST with general shadowing through 2 20 AM, leaving the moon’s face tinged by a ruddy hue.
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Boston
Edward S. Cummings Dies at 94 in Harpers Ferry
Edward S. Cummings, a retired businessman and Harper resident, died at his home after two minor illnesses. Born in Banville, Va, he served in Company 1, Fifth New York Heavy Artillery during the Civil War. He leaves three sons, George of Weberton, Moss, and Hur. Burial will be at the Catholic cemetery in Harpers Ferry.
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Edward S. Cummings
Harper
Hotie
Cunmings
Hagerstown
Banville
Harpers Ferry
Adres Wal
New York Heavy Artilery
Geo
Weverlon
Moss
Hur Murpers
North Pole explorers report sighting Santa and reindeer
In a dated New York dispatch, two Americans at the world’s edge claim to have glimpsed Santa Claus and his reindeer. They describe using airplanes and airships amid Arctic exploration, noting global children’ s interest and the challenge of confirming the sighting.
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New York
Severe Pennsylvania Cold Across State Delivers Below Zero Readings
Pennsylvania endures record cold with drops ranging from four below to twelve above across the state. Meadville sees four below in the northwest while Philadelphia reports twelve above, Scranton four above, and Lock Haven twelve below. Officials note frigid conditions as a major winter spell grips the region. In other news, Sheriff acquitted in related charges following aircraft incident investigations.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Meadville
Tillaburgh
Lock Haven
Wit Hamaport
Porkona Mountains
Scranton
Pilladelpha
Hagerstown Erection of New Plant in Court Dispute
Assistant Attorney General Hubler Rice warns the city of Hagerstown that proceeding with a new electric plant erection may risk the city’s liability unless the Public Service Commission grants permission, with an injunction possible if courts reverse PSC action. A hearing in Baltimore City Circuit Court is set as the case returns to the courts.
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Hagerstown
Public Service Commission
Hubler Rice
Maryland
Paall
Cornell
Hager Town
Ries
Jordey
Swift
Potom Edivan Co
Anda
Hagers Town
Vice Commission
Atw
Baltimore City
Public Service
Planning for City County Assessed Property Revaluation
City and county plan a general reassessment of property, to occur every five years, with work starting soon after officials are sworn in. About fifty districts named under County tax assessor Juid Vy Guy Gintz will compile new records over several months to prepare the 1928 listing, using big figures expected by year’s end.
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Juid Vy Guy G. Gintz
Seteors
Shy
Gantz
Big Ben Hgures
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Vetme
Repuliiions
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Muti Waleed
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Harris
Z. Marris
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Sehilte
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Self
Nursy
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Griat
P. E
Langley
Joh W. Langley
Kentucky
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Shaey
Claybourne Martin
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