Recognition Of Soviet Russia Rumored Anew
A Washington dispatch reports rising indications that Russia may recognize the United States through the full program outlined by Charles Bughés. Senator Borah says he has authentic authority Russia is ready to address debt confiscation property and propaganda, reopening talks to end the existing diplomatic standstill.
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New York
Washington Dispatch
Russia
Igpatch
Reeves
Chase At Bank
Z World
Borah
Charles Bughés
Virginia Tannery Destroyed by Fire in Va
The Run Tannery owned by Seal Leather Corporation in Virginia was burned to the ground, saving only the power house and shed. The blaze, likely from an electric spark, caused about $80,000 damage to bark stored on site, with adequate insurance to cover the loss.
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Seal Leather Corporation
Rhinelander Girl Rumored in Tampa
Tampa, ila., Dec. 14. Rumor says Alice Jones Rhinelander, wife of Leon ard Kip Rhinelander, is in Tampa after his failed divorce bid. Unverified reports place her at a telegraph office sending a wire to relatives. hotels show no registration under her name. Unknown if incognito or in a bungalow.
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Tampa
Alice Jones Rhinelander
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Funeral set for Florida mayor W L McCormick
Funeral services will be held here Tuesday for Mayor W L McCormick 49 who died after a stroke. Elected in 1922 and re elected in 1924 he previously served on the city council.
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Acksonville
Fila
W. L. McCormick
McCormick
Beardsley Dead as East Coast Railway President
William H. Beardsley president of the East Coast Railway died at his New York home in his 74th year. Funeral services set for Wednesday. He began as a stenographer and later led the East Coast Line from 1914 after stints with Richmond and Danville Rail and Standard Oil. His autobiography prepared for death remains unrevealed.
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New York
William H. Beardsley
East Coast Railway
Beardsley
Richmond and
Danville
Standard Oil Company
East Coast Line
Spain to join Philadelphia centennial exposition ceremonies
Madrid December 14 The council of ministers announced Spain will participate in the upcoming sesquicentennial exposition in Philadelphia marking a diplomatic cultural presence for the country at the event.
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Spain
Madrid
Council of Ministers
Philadelphia
Changing Christmas Traditions Amid Prohibition Era
The piece notes shifts in holiday customs across central Alabama, from temperate celebrations under the Volstead act to dwindling street carol singing and fireworks. It confirms Christmas turkey remains essential, fetching about 30 cents per pound and bolstering growers with roughly $300,000 daily in sales.
Wilbur Defends Navy Policy and Aircraft Plans
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur releases his annual report defending naval aviation and ship modernization. He cites reduced desertions, improved morale, and coordinated aircraft with fleet plans while outlining costed upgrades, carrier projects, subs, cruisers, and oil policy.
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Rainarea Ton
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Wilbur
Department of Responsibility
Shenandoah
Lieut
Fonege
Wilbur Sta
Annapolis Naval Academy
Department
Naval
Marine Corps
Saratoga
Lexington
Holland
China
Texas
Arkansas
Florida
Bureau of Aeronautics
Grs
Orphans to Get Santa Visit via Troy Messenger Fund
In Troy Alabama the Troy Messenger plans a Yuletide fund to aid at least 215 orphans at the Louise M Short Baptist home. A $600 goal was set but even if short some Christmas will come with about $100 already donated. D B Todd of Etowah Tennessee also spoke to Kiwanis on luncheon clubs aiding civic good.
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Coventry
Alabama
Christ
United States
Troy
Ala
Troy Messenger
Louise M. Short Baptist
Itern
D. B. Todd
Iwaman
Etowah
Tenn
Kiwanis Club
Curios Buried Thousand Years Found In Arizona Valley
A recently uncovered lime kiln site in Arizona Valley yielded artifacts dated 775 to 900 A.D. Experts including Dr. C. J. Sarle and Dr. Byron Cummings assert the relics are genuine with inscriptions referencing ancient rulers and battles. Researchers say the find could predate Columbus by centuries.
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Arizona Valley
America
Columbus
C. J. Sarle
University of Arizona
Byron Cummings
Archaeology
John A. Davis
Princeton University
Frank Fowler
Cal Languages
University of Iowa
Prof. Cummings
Fowler
Move Made to End Strike in Pennsylvania
Governor Pinchot calls a January 13 extra session to address coal industry regulation and prohibition enforcement. He urges declaring the anthracite industry a public utility and enacting state controls, plus possible interstate compacts to regulate coal trade. He signals broader enforcement bills pending for distilleries and breweries.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Pescee
Drowning Victim Nurse Rosa Roux in Canal Crash
Miss Rosa Roux an 18 year old nurse from Baton Rouge La drowned when an automobile carrying her and William Gladden 27 overturned and sank in the New Basin canal at New Orleans last midnight Gladden escaped from the submerged vehicle Miss Roux was a student nurse at Touro Infirmary training school
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New Orleans
Rosa Roux
Baton Rouge
New Basin Canal
William Gladden
Gladden
Miss Roux
Touro Infirmary
Greenland’s Lost Norse Colony and Eskimo Lore
A historical note recounts Greenland’s Norse settlement lasting nearly a millennium until the 15th century. Plague and famine struck Europe, leading to abandonment and a long gap before any ship reopened ports. The once 10 000 strong Norse colony was found vanished and Eskimo stories recall white men going north, a tale they still recount.
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Greenland
Europe
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Brunswick Panatrope
Old Shell Road School
Loper-Gressett Music CO
Smith Piano CO
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