Tennessee church shooting leaves one dead two wounded
In Kelso near Fayetteville Tennessee farmer Joe Pigg fired into a Cumberland Presbyterian service last night wounding Pigg’s neighbor A J Simmons and Neal Golden while fatally injuring Floyd Steelman 22. Eleven year old Paul Gattlin received a minor scalp wound as the attacker surrendered after the melee.
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Fayetteville
Tenn
A. J. Simmons
Neal Golden
Floyd Steelman
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Kelso
Here
Joe Pigg
Simmons
Piggs
Pigg
Steelman
Golda
Paul Gattlin
Pie
Friend
Brother of King Benjamin Dead in Greenup Kentucky
Louis Purnell eighty two, brother of the late King Benjamin Purnell, dies of heart disease at Greenup Kentucky near Portsmouth Ohio. The obituary notes his relation to the famed king and locations tied to his life.
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Benjamin
Portsmouth
Ohio
Louis Purnell
King Benjamin" Purnell
David Fame
Greenup
Kentucky
Warning on Drinking Holiday Liquor From Baltimore Coroner
Baltimore on December 24 reports Dr. George Clinton Blades, coroner-at-large, warns against drinking questionable alcoholic beverages during the holiday season. He lists five steps if someone drinks bad liquor, urges checking liquor’s appearance and teeth, and cautions against green liquor and moonshine.
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Baltimore
George Clinton Blades
Dri Bladés
Plane used to locate sheep in Idaho blizzard
Ranchers in Burggey Idaho used an airplane brought from Pocatello to search three days through brick and pine mountain slopes for thousands of lost sheep after a blinding snowstorm. The aircraft directed herders to roving flocks, aiding recovery. Four die in Interstate Airlines crash near Chattanooga.
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Burggey
Idaho
Pocatello
Reveals Tragedy In Roberts Life After His Death
The will of the late Theodore Roberts shows a long family dispute spanning his youth to old age. His mother urged ministry and his father a trade, but Roberts chose the stage and remained estranged from his people. He left $10,000 to Edward Roberts Higgins, whom he fondly regarded. Higgins was formerly an NBA artist at New Versemen cE.
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Theodore Roberts
Roberts
Edward Roberts Higgins
Higgins
NBA
New Versemen Ce
Auto Crash at Huyett crossroads injures two
Two people were slightly injured yesterday afternoon when two cars collided at the dangerous Huyett crossroads. Mrs William Andrews of this city turning from the National Highway onto the Greencastle road struck Clarice Brandenburgs car. Mrs Brandenburg suffered a lacerated knee while an elderly rear passenger received a light shock. Both cars were only lightly damaged.
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Huyett Rossroads
Wiliam Andrews
National Aghway
Clarsee Brandenburg
Brandenburg
Last Son of King Returns to Buckingham Palace
London reports King George showing quiet progress after grave illness as the royal family gathers for Christmas. The Duke of Gloucester arrived from South Africa to join Prince of Wales and the rest of the monarchs kin, as physicians note the King’s condition remains stable with a quiet night and gradual improvement.
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London
George
Buckingham Palace
Far Jung
British Empire
Duke of Gloucester
Prince of Wiles
Southampton
South Africa
She's giving him license for Xmas in Evansville
A young woman in Evansville Indiana near year end asks police how to obtain a marriage license as a Christmas present for her sweetheart. The note describes her inquiry and plans for the gift amid the holiday mood.
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Evansville
Ind
Guard Jurors Guarded After Kidnap Trial Ends
The Ran jert kidnap case ends with Angelo Petitti and Andrew Cappellano each jailed 25 years for holding a lab captive for 60 000 dollars. Jurors and prosecutors face threats as guards keep watch on homes. Judge Gentzel refuses protection. Cappellano shows stiffness. Petitti smiles. his attorney hails the verdict.
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Chicago
Ranjert
Angelo Petitti
Andrew Cappellano
A. F. Ranieri
Billy
Mike Devito
Ranieri
Devito
Gentzel
Petitti
Cappellano
George Huenther
City Hall Tower to Host Youth Brass Band Tonight
Four youths, Joseph Harp, Joshua Messersmith, James Andrews, and Carl Trager, from the city’s top musicians, will perform Christmas anthems from City Hall tower tonight. The brass band of three trumpets and a trombone will play under permission granted by Mayor Reuben Musey for the usual broadcast.
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Joseph Harp
Joshua Messersmith
James Andrews
Carl Trager
Reuben Musey
Aged farmer killed in Sebring car crash
Dane D. Rinehart, 81, retired farmer from near Waynesboro, died in a car accident in Sebring, Florida where he wintered. Relatives say he was a long time Church of the Brethren deacon. Susanna Rinehart was injured. daughter Katie Rinehart unharmed.
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Dane D. Rinehart
Waynesvoro
Sebring
Fla
Waynesboro
Rinehart
Church of the Brethren
Susanna Rinehart
Katie Rinehart
Walks with bullet wound after self harm in Baltimore
Alphonso Foriti46 walked 20 blocks from Patterson Park to Pratt and Albemarle streets with a bullet wound in his head. He collapsed, was found by police, and taken to Mercy Hospital where his condition was reported fair. He said he shot himself due to despair over a disease he is being treated for.
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Baltimore
Alphonso
Mercy Hospital
Merry Christmas To All From The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail will not be issued tomorrow, following custom of holiday observance. Local readers are advised to enjoy the Christmas day pause and await next day’s issue.
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Daily Mail
Launch Drive Against New York Underworld
Police Commissioner Whalen’s reorganized detective bureau launched a weekend crackdown in New York, detaining over 100 suspects from murder to panhandling. Cells at headquarters filled as overflow crowded station arrests awaiting daily lineups, with rumors that underperforming subordinates could face dismissal similar to former chief Inspector John D. Coughlin.
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New York
Underworld
Whalen
Mayor Musey Elected Director of Local Bank
Mayor Reuben Musey of the Musey and Evans clothing firm was elected a director of the Mechanics Loan and Savings Bank, succeeding the late H S Poffenberger. Musey will join the board immediately, with a successor to be chosen for the presidency after the January stockholders meeting.
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Reuben Musey
Musey and
Rare Tintoretto Masterpiece Discovered Beneath Painting
In Graz Austria a government art expert noticed a double coat of paint on a Virgin Mary painting. Removing the outer layer revealed an underpainted Tintoretto valued at $500,000 owned by a local church.
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Graz
Austria
Richter Bienenthal
Bienenthal
Tintoretto
Exclusive Chicago Gold Coast Club Raided
Chicago dispatch describes a raid on the Algiers club in the Gold Coast where patrons in evening dress fled as raiders seized a card index of over 1,000 residents. Bankers and patrons scrambled to recover belongings while the orchestra played an exit and staff escorted strangers from the scene.
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Chicago Gold Coast
Chicago
Algiers
Gold Coast
Cy Seidel
Gunmen Toll 527 This Year in Cook County Deaths
Chicago reports show 527 killings by gangsters racketeers and highwaymen in the year ending December 1, with 476 the previous year. Coroner Hermann N. Bundesen notes motor vehicle deaths total 1,070 of 6,636 total.
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Chicago
Herman N. Bundesen
Cook County
Youth Fatally Injured in Wagon Train Crash Near Marion
Fifteen year old Russell Rotz was driving a two horse wagon loaded with wood when the wagon was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train bound for Ragerstown near Marion. Rotz was severely injured and rushed to Chambersburg Hospital. the crash involved two horses and the wagon was smashed. Engineman J. W. Lawson operated the train. Rotz's father was Bejamin Rocz of near Marton.
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Russell Rotz
Marion
J. W. Lawson
Rotz
Cosin
Bejamin Rocz
Marton
Chambersburg
White Christmas Seems Unlikely Weather Forecast
There will be bright sunshine today but cloud cover tomorrow with little chance of rain. Temperatures rise slightly from 10 to 15 above zero over the next day while streams remain unfrozen due to recent rains and active springs.
Former Ball Star and Wife Rescued from Fire
Fresno, Cal. Dec. 24. H. B. Dutch Leonard, former major league player, and his wife Muriel Worth Leonard were rescued from their burning two story home on the Leonard vineyard. Both were ill with influenza. The house was destroyed, losses placed around $40,000.
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Fresno
Cal
H. B
Dutch) Leonard
Leonard
Muriel Worth
Mrs Nimodemus Suffered Relapse After Auto Injury
Mrs Nimodemus of Keedys Tile was struck by a car in front of her home about two weeks ago. After a period of improvement she suffered a relapse last night and is now in a serious condition.
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Martin Nimodemus
Keedystile
Obedient rum runner killed after smoke request incident
In El Paso Texas customs inspector Tom Morris guarding a liquor runner was killed after the prisoner asked to smoke. Morris and Inspector M R Rogers shot at the fugitive who fled to Mexico. The other suspect jailed. Nearby Wink Texas Ranger John Northcutt killed a man who drew a gun during a search at a boarding house. The fugitive Helmer allegedly had ties to Edgemont South Dakota.
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EL Paso
Texas
Tom Morris
Morris
M. R. Rogers
Fadena
Rogers
Boths
Mexico
Inspector Norris
Otaw
Wink
Tex
Here
John Northcutt
George Helmer
Northcutt
Helmer
Edgemont
S. D
Watchman Blinded as Thieves Loot Downtown Safe
Detroit police report three men bound and robbed a downtown department store safe after slugging watchman William Zeigler, 65. They tied him to a hot water pipe and escaped with an undetermined amount of money after nearly three hours at the scene.
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Detroit
William Zeigler
Ziegler
Unrecognized First Lady at Union Station
Springfield Mass December 24 Mrs Coolidge sat fifteen minutes in the Union Station waiting room unseen by travelers awaiting the twelve A M train to Washington. Clearspring National Bank directors declared a regular five percent stock dividend plus an extra one percent dividend. Five thousand dollars was added to undivided profits and surplus and all employees were remembered for Christmas.
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Springfield
Mass
Clearspring
National Bank
Toy cycle swallower is better
Cincinnati December 24 officials at the hospital where 18 month old Frank Brooks of Asco West Virginia is confined said the resumption of a removal attempt would depend entirely on the child condition The boy swallowed a toy motorcycle with a tiny man on it from a box of popcorn in Bluefield West Virginia last week He breathed but cannot eat nourishment only milk through a tube doctors see a good chance of a successful operation to save his life
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Cincinnati
Frank Brooks
Asco
W. Va
Bluefield
Mrs Carl Hurt In High Fall At Home
Mrs. C Edwin Carl wife of the county commissioner suffered bruises and sprains Saturday afternoon when she misstepped and plunged down a high flight of stairs at her West Antietam street home. Neighbors carried her to bed as physicians found no broken bones.
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C. Edwin Carl
Carl
West Antietam Street
Champion Forger Caught In Canada
William Moore Patch, 40, arrested in Toronto on three counts of passing worthless checks totaling 350000 dollars. He is held in hospital with stomach trouble. after recovery to be extradited to the United States by a Philadelphia detective.
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Toronto
Willam Moore Patch
Philadelphia
Chicago
Patel
United States
Robbery Report Sparks Citywide Police Search
A masked bandit seized a bag of coins and pistol from a victim during a street hold up as a car drove away. Detectives spread a description citywide after a quick report and district search.
Youth Dies After Hit and Run on Cumberland Highway
James Dick, 23, died from brain concussion after a hit and run near Cumberland Maryland. The stolen car driver fled as authorities pursued him. Police, including State Trooper Martin Brubacker and Alec T Shaner, reported injuries to Shaner and Brubacker but said they would recover. The car Dick rode in was disabled and being towed when struck. The stolen car, owned by Howard C Davies of Arosturg, overturned. driver escaped.
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Cumberland
James Dick
Western Maryland Hospital
Martin D. Brubacker
Alec
T. Shaner
Standard Motor Car Company
Shamer
Brubacker
Howard C. Davies
No Crime News On Its Page on Christmas Day Traditions
Boston December 24 The Ban ton Traveler reports no crime stories on its front page as the paper continues a five year practice of devoting the first page to Christmas observances. Transporting charge: Raymond Fletcher, colored, held by Patreimas Brown. Home sale under $1000 pending court hearing Wednesday. Fletcher found with a gallon of liquor enroute enroute.
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Boston
Banton Traveler
Raymond Fletcher
Patreimas
B. Brown
Hqme
Umder
Tangetry
Betas
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C. V
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