Stock Prices End Year In Quiet Exchange Pit Trades
New York stocks open on year end with a firm tone as large caps gain modestly. American Tobacco and General Electric lead early advances while National Biscuit Chrysler and Sears Roebuck push to new highs. Tax sale cash activity remains light. futures demand rises on near month contracts.
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New York
Hoover
Americam Tobacco
Br Gnd Radio Corporation
Mathieson Alkali
National Biscuit
Chrysler
National Tea
Sears Roebuck
Woolworth
Enforcers Clamp Down on Holiday Drinking in Chicago Cabarets
State and city authorities tighten Volstead era enforcement ahead of New Year as Chicago cabarets brace for reductions. Officials including Illinois Wisconsin director BB Yetlowley warn managers of possible raids and penalties for serving or permitting alcohol. Police report collisions and fines as drivers face limited terms for alcohol related offenses.
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Chicago
BB. C. Yetlowley
Illinois
Wisconsin
Mobile Bank Clearings Show Rise Over 1924 Totals
Mobile Clearing House Association reports 1925 clearings rose by about 10.5 million from 1924 with a total of 497,788.35. The figures underscore Mobile’s growing role as a commercial center as the year’s results are outlined.
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Mobile
Mobile Clearing House Association
Gommersiet
Arrests Made Under Stop Law Enforced by Police
Police, led by Lieutenants Marshall Dorson and Sheets, read Chief Burch’s orders to strictly enforce the stop law for thoroughfares. They aim to reduce accidents and near misses caused by drivers ignoring traffic requirements.
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Marshall
Dorson
Sheets
Burch
Courts Close New Year's Day Observances
Fragmented notice indicates courts will close on New Year's Day with police and city offices observing hours. It mentions payroll handling and noon meetings on the every month, excluding Sundays, with phrases about county and state obligations.
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Sunange
Futures Market Opens Steady in Orleans Commentary
The Orleans futures board shows mixed quotes with March May and July contracts quoted steady around 19.6 to 18.8. The report notes slight activity and unchanged levels across several tenor points as traders await further data.
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Orleans
Dec
Church Plans and Services for New Year Observances
Mobile plans list two church gatherings at one o'clock and a Walther League event at Lutheran church and St John’s Episcopal church. New Year’s Day service at t Street church at 7 30 a.m. and other hours follow with morning holy hour and consecration.
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Walther League
Lutheran Chure
St. John’s Episcopal Church
T Street
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HH. Ogden
X. Alates
Pel Ec
St. Joan
Masonic Assembly Plans New Year Events in Alabama
The Most Worshipful lodge in Alabama will meet at Alpha Temple at 2 PM New Year’s Day and travel to Prichard to lay the cornerstone of the First Baptist Church. The church ceremony starts at 3 PM with several lodge officers named in the agenda.
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W. Eee
Gramerton
B. Gantt
Worsh
Cvioad
G. ‘Ord
Crealas Enters Race for Tax Assessor Post
Paul G. Cagaiash a former sheriff and detective with the police department filed his intention to run for tax assessor. The field now includes Tom King chief clerk Laurendine Towle and others as candidates seek the post.
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Paul G. Cagaiash
Police Department
Tom King
Ward Laurendine
Towle
Rene A Ieem
Firemen Welcome Day of No Alarms
Firemen welcomed a quiet day with no alarms Wednesday as the town’s office of the fire chief reported a restful period. The event gave relief to crews and residents amid ongoing duties and community vigilance.
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Pape
BP 5
Marston Candidate for County Board Campaign
Fragmentary text shows Marston as a candidate for the county board. The readable parts mention names and roles, indicating an electoral notice or campaign notice within a local political context.
Coolidge Not Concerned By 1925 Passing
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge not anxious about his health as 1925 ends. The White House plans a quiet New Year at the White House and Coolidge will remain at home through the day. He may visit Plymouth Vermont to see his aged grandfather before returning to college.
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Coolidge
Washington
White House
Trath
Plymouth
Colege
Prosperity Outlook for 1935 Warns Reversal Risk
Washington reports suggest prosperity should continue through 1925 due to Hoover era policies though cautions rise about reckless optimism. Economic prospects cite favorable conditions, expanding production and consumption, plus a growing foreign trade while a national works program is proposed to sustain momentum.
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Washington
Bachelary Hoover
Fire tragedy in Biloxi claims young child life
In Biloxi Mississippi a fire fatally injures a 4 year old child named John Cronich and burns two other youths as parents are away. The incident occurred as the family’s home burned in the evening leaving no further details on the cause or rescuers.
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Biloxi
Miss
John Cronich
Chicago Widow, Five in Plot to Kill Paralytic Husband
In Chicago on December 31 authorities revealed a confession by 68 year old Mrs. Wilea Nusbaum, a grandmother accused of plotting with John Walton Winn and three others to murder her paralytic husband. A fragmentary diary found in Nusbaum’s purse and prior accusations link Winn to the plan and to a bank stockyards connection.
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Chicago
John Walton Winn
Wilea Nusbaum
Swith Winn
Kim
Albert
Eal
Winn
Art Stockyards Bank
Roos Property Sold in Dauphin Street Area
Two story brick building on Dauphin Street reported sold to a Memphian buyer. The listing notes the property at the intersection near Ogi Mn Streets with ownership details attributed to Tatk Wan and spouse.
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ROOS
Memphian
Dauphin Street
Urban
War to the Last Soup Spoon Declared by Society Matrons
Washington society factions clash over New Year events as rival hostesses plan balls. Mrs Marye announced a ball to honor Helen and fiance Lieutenant William D. Thomas of the Naval Air Service, while Mrs Leiter faces invitation scrutiny and differing committee wishes.
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Washington
Marye
Helen
Wiliam D. Thomas
Naval Air Service
Later
Ball
Leiter
Gover Ty Tm
Dions
Cops Puzzled by Deaths in Melbourne Case
Police in Melbourne investigate a series of deaths with scant clues as witnesses describe a white man and a black man seen near the scene. Coroner Charles T. McBride ordered an inquest into the unclear fatalities.
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Melbourne
Jn Solution
Fabo T Lori " Praith
Coro Charles
T. McBride
Fair Weather Brief for New Year Towns Office notice
The town office reports fair weather for New Year with mild warmth expected Friday. It notes a low of 26 degrees last night and a clearing pattern as temperatures rise.
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Au. Fair
Negress bruised in auto mishap reported by doctor
Fragmentary police and medical notes recount a car incident injuring a negro domestic named Richold in a Van Antwerp building area. Dr J. F. Peterson logged the minor injury and related details from last night.
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J. 4. Peterson
van Antwerp
Negro Domestic
Richold
Rtava
Hope Seen In Strike Parley In New York
A four month work stoppage is under negotiation as representatives of miners and operators meet in New York to resolve wage disputes. Talks continued past midnight with both sides signaling potential concessions. The governor’s wage-boost proposal is stalled by the Senate leaving no plan to cut wages. If no progress occurs today the conference may allow workers to observe New Year’s Day at work.
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New York
Sereale
Three Ford Planes Wreck in South Nashville
Three of four Ford airplanes wrecked near Blackwood Field in Nashville Tennessee after takeoff. One pilot reportedly serious but details are incomplete due to fragmented wire service text.
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Nashville
Tenn
Ford
Blackwood Field
Po Velo
Film actress killed in police incident details emerge
Reported in brief section, authorities confirm a film actress was found dead after an incident involving police. Details remain unclear as investigators review evidence and statements from witnesses.
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