Demcratic convention bids heat up in 1928 race
A Democratic National Committee sub committee weighs 1928 convention city choices with San Francisco Detroit Miami Houston and Chicago named as favorites. Figures like McAdoo attend via speakers list while party debates whether to alter national chairman selection before the June convention.
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Reas
Washington
San Francisco
Democratic National Committee
Pacific Casal City
Detroit
San Membsaco
Miami
Houston
Chicago
Junckeon City
Snilts
New York
Pand
Jendera
Wim. G. McAdoo
Inig
Cle L. Shaver
John W. Davin
Standard
Thasa
Camntlties
Anc Manen
Body of King Ben Returned From Harbors
Mev Jan 12 reports Benjamin Parnell back at House of David renin today though not king. He died Dec 10. body transported to colony for a munsonian entombment on the grounds. Pur Nall’s body to be entombed. hearse from local undertaking firm carried remains for coordination of ceremony.
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Hunton Harbor
Mev
Denjamin Parnell
David Renin
Ifeless Riter
Purnall
Mle Colony
Going To Florida But Not In Plane
West Orange residents discuss travel to Florida by land as Henry Fant notes air travel is still evolving. Thomas A. Fritson mirrors the sentiment, urging patience with aviation until improvements arrive. The friends plan to journey to Fort Myers together, opting for a ground route.
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Florida
West Orange
W. J. Feu
Abylanes
Henry Fant
Thomas A. Fritson
Fort Myers
Body of Williamsport woman found in icy creek
The body of Mia Mary McCardell, 23, of Williamsport was recovered from Conococheagua Creek behind a Lutheran church around 11:20 a.m. after she was last seen entering the area with health issues the previous night. The tragedy was ruled drowning. investigation ordered and the body moved to an undertaker. She is survived by her parents, four siblings, and several sisters.
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Mia Mary McCardell
Williamsport
Conococheagua Creek
Lester Kant
A. J. Mawbaker
Walter
Mss McCurdell
Hawbake
Mambera
Coyber
J. T. Richarda
W. S. Richardson
Albert Leal
Mise McCardell
J. P. McCardell
Nev
Paratits
Aeohers
War on smugglers tightens Florida coast zone
Fort Lauderdale area braces as authorities launch a wide scale operation to curb smuggling along the east coast. Patrols of patrol boats and cutlass craft increase coast guard presence from Daytan to inland points, with guns and aircraft ready to support a sweeping crackdown.
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Fort Lauderdale
Phi
Florida
Central
Innerlon
Mrs Coolidge at Home of Mother in Northampton
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge arrives from New York to visit her mother Mrs. Lemba Goodlio in Northampton Massachusetts, meeting family and hospital ties as notes mention her 7R year old mother and December 11 hospital history. The text also references scattered, unclear items including New York and a company product unrelated to the main event.
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Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Newhampton
Wralthngtong
Lemba Goodlio
Induetzi Ant Tela. Com Hospital
Appeals Court Reverses 98000 Judgment Here
The Court of Appeals reversed a $9,000 damage award to Anna Penn widow of John Penn in a General Auto Owners Association suit. A Hallimore area ante-accident death atage occurred over two years ago involving the company employee. A new trial will be held during the February term.
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General Auto Owners Association, Inc
Anna Penn
John Penn
Iilsefly
Patent Filed for 44 Acres in Clearspring District
A flawed record notes a patent for 44 acres in the Clearspring district issued to David Culshaw by Governor Golda horough in 1444 and filed today with the Clerk of Court. The document claims the patent is the first filed in years and mentions land plots and ownership transfers linked to Lankland and Gatxhaw. The text is garbled, but centers on land patents, officials, and a land commissioner's involvement.
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Clearspring
David Culshaw
Goldahorough
Gatxhaw
Wreck of Memphis Special blamed on track tampering
The Memphis Special wreck near Loudon Tennessee on November 10 was caused by deliberate tampering with the track. Interstate Commerce Commission inspectors found a single rail on a four degree curve had been dislocated. One person died and five were injured. The report offered no motive.
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Washington
Memphis
Southern Railway
Loudon
Tonn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Record attempt at Woobvelt Field fails after nine attempts
Chirence Dr. Chamberlin and Roger Q. Williams flew a Bellanca from Woobvelt Field at 10 12 A M to break the world endurance height record. The attempt was thwarted yesterday after four tries, with nine attempts failing to launch successfully and no record set.
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Woobevelt Field
New York
Chirence
Chamberlin
trans-Atlantic
Dief
Roger Q. Wiliams
Bellanca
Enrance
Railroad Man Receives Another Promotion
McClanihan, formerly of Williamsport and an assistant general passenger agent, is appointed to a higher post with headquarters in Houston. He has served as telegraph operator with Western Maryland and later with Southern Pacific, marking a long career in railroad service.
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McClanihon
Williamsport
Houston
Tex
McClaniahan
el Pago
McClanganan
Hia
Western Maryland Railroad
Inter
Hagerstown
Exna
Hay Neen
Southern Pacific
Casino Burns At Asbury Park N J
Fire sweeps a carnival site on Asbury Park Avenue destroying a tent and portable booths. The blaze damages about 8500 to 1000 dollars worth of property and destroys a privately owned gaming structure. Authorities investigate the cause and secure the area.
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Casino
Burns
Asbury Park, N. J
Asbury Park
J. Jan
Elly
Asbury Avenue
Aves
Lindy Lands in Colon Pan Me Nla Tam Pamaata
Lindy lands in Colon Pan amid tense moments as Col Lantargh Jambuds safely reach Me NLA Tam Pamaata aboard a transport. Officials report no injuries and confirm routine safety checks after the incident.
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Lindy
Colon, Pan
Stay granted in Snyder case amid brief hearing
New York Dan 12 Suprem Court Justice Aaron Wy Lavy explained he granted a stay of execution for Mrs. Huth Snyder. He cited the court’s inherent power and the right to be heard, noting a possible lack of merit but ensuring Lorraine Snyder, age 10, could receive insurance totaling 95,000 if the mother's death makes policies legal.
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New York
Dan
Suprasse
Aarnt Wy Lavy
Huth Snyder
Lorraine Snyder
Infant
Lorraine Knyder
Escape of Samuel Shockey Shocks Pennsylvania Towns
Samuel Shockey, 27, convict and murderer of his brother near Waynesboro in 1924, escaped from guards at Eastern Penitentiary. Authorities in Washington and Franklin counties, along with Chambersburg officials, issued a sharp lookout. He is believed heading toward Beartown, his Beartown home, and may seek a mountain retreat near Pen-Mar.
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Washington
Franklin
Samuel Shockey
Warderer
Eastern Penitentiary
Pen-Mar
Shockey
Gratersford
Bankers Hunt Bank Bandits In San Angelo Shootout
In San Angelo Texas two men attempted to rob First State Bank at Rankle car early January 23. They broke into the building after being warned and were fatally wounded by guards and officers during the exchange of fire. One suspect was about 25 and the other 43. The Texan Bankers Association had recently offered five thousand dollars for each captured bandit.
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Ban Angelo
Tex
Rankle
J.C. Burfield
Texan Bankers Association
Don Bank
Leathernecks Leader of the 11th Regiment Sortie
Fragmentary wartime note references a Leatherneck unit and an officer named Maloy J. A. Yeunaaall heading from Newpure News, Virginia, to engage in an action likely against San to in Union? The garbled text mentions a voyage or embarkation and a forthcoming clash with an opposing force, preserving the names and place hints without clear context.
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Leathernecks
Iith Regiment
Nawpure
Santino
Stay Grants Ruth Snyder Not First Time in Supreme Court
Albany N Y January 12 The Supreme Court stayed Ruth Snyder's execution on the eve of her death in the electric chair noting a precedent in Albert T Patrick case of 1900. Officials at the court of appeals said stays serve for newly discovered evidence or pending civil actions and do not affect the underlying case.
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Albany
Court of Appeals
Patrick
Hlis
Snyder
Stay of Ruth Snyder Execution Decided Tomorrow
New York January 12 attorney arguments before Supreme Court Justice Aaron Levy focus on extending or vacating the stay of execution for Ruth Snyder. If extended, the stay could last until the insurance case is decided or deposition taken. if vacated, she would likely be executed tomorrow night.
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New York
Ruth Snyder
Supreme Court
Aaron 2. Levy
Sing Sing
Dssining
Roth Snyder
Juda Gray
Lawes
Levy
Ottinger
Smith
Justice Levy
Etuy
Intelling
Stay Plea Filed For Henry Judd Gray At Sing Sing
Samuel Miller attorney for Henry Judd Gray said he would apply today for a writ of habeas corpus to halt the death sentence set for tonight at Sing Sing. The bid cites constitutional rights and notes a joint trial with Ruth Snyder. Miller also said he had asked Governor Shaw for a stay, to avoid denying Gray a day of life.
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York
Samuel
Miller
Shur
Gray
Snyder
Narr Is Filed In 25000 Suit Incomplete Hasty Filing
A damaged OCR note details a $25,000 suit with misread names including Bongardt and Bhuko. The document references a Dr al case and a faultful claim about a stock or tobacco item. Attorneys Wolth er aml Bereo Lightier are mentioned in connection with the action.
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NARR
T. AL Bhuko Aeust
Bongardt
Bongard
Long Air Journey Begins From Anacostia Station
Lieutenant Dan Lowia M. Dourne marine corps aviator departed from Anacostia Naval Air Station at 6 25 this morning aboard a three motor Porter transport bound for Nicaragua with a planned stop in Miami Florida. He expects to reach the destination between 4 and 6 this evening after departure.
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Washington
Dan
Lowia M. Dourne
Marine Cerps
Anacostia Nove
Nicaragua
Miami
Fla
Stay of Ruth Snyder execution ruled not binding
Albany reports Attorney General Ottinger stated that a Supreme Court stay granted for Ruth Brown Snyder is not binding and cannot halt the execution. He indicated a formal written opinion will follow, with further clarifications expected later today.
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Hreau
Albany
N.Y
Albert Ottinger
Ruth Brown Snyder
Supreme Court
Ruth’ Brown
Snyder
Execution Day at Sing Sing Described in Detail
A vivid, drifting narrative recounts execution day at Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York with accounts of the condemned, officials, and witnesses. The article details preparations, last meals or letters, clerks handling valuables, and the arrival of reporters as the execution approaches.
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N.Y
W. Hickey
Tarrytown
N. Y
Sing Sing
Bing Sig
Anon
Nelson
Clert
War Jen
Wark
Gor G
Aresta
Pris
Nerbin
Hann
Warton
Heptiy Mirok
fetoWanoss
Hia
Dent
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Clarence Chamberlin
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Roger Wilkins
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