Christmas tragedy hits families in oil heater blast
The Associated Press reports a deadly Christmas scene with over 160 deaths nationwide. An oil heater explosion destroyed a cottage in Auburn Maine killing five from one family, including two sleeping girls. Frosted windshields caused three deaths in a Fort Dodge Iowa crash. A Danville Illinois crossing collision killed Fred Carter, 51, a coal mine operator. Illinois lists 21 Yule deaths. California 15. Maryland and Ohio 14 each. A Hopkinsville Kentucky train collision injured 25. Santa Claus referenced in the continuation.
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Today and Tomorrow by Walter Lippmann
Congress adjourned with the sense that little was achieved yet in fact the five week special session passed farm bills and complex housing measures. These steps enable the regular session to act on crops and housing in timely fashion, marking notable legislative progress.
Death of Newton D. Baker Former War Secretary
Newton D. Baker, 66, secretary of war under Wilson, died in Cleveland at 2 15 p m after a three week illness from a heart attack. He helped mobilize U S forces in World War I and last appeared publicly at a Tennessee Valley Authority hearing in Chattanooga. He had retreated from public life, resigning as Cuyahoga county Democratic chair last year.
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Christmas reunion ends in murder suicide in Weston
In Weston Missouri a family Christmas gathering ended in tragedy when Sam Schmollinger shot his sister in law and then killed himself. Walter Schmollinger attempted to intervene but failed. Coroner Leland Francis cited intoxication and a quarrel over a supposed wrong as motives and said no inquest will be held.
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Christian Devotion Amid War Tensions in Holy Land
In Jerusalem Christmas prayers for peace were held as violence raged in the Holy Land. Arabs and British forces clashed in the Tiberias region with dozens killed or wounded, and attacks including a bomb at a Haifa cafe. Reports detailed casualties among Arabs and British troops as fighting continued.
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Louis A Metzel dies near Ruby in Montana
Louis Albert Metzel prominent member of Montana's first families died suddenly of a heart attack at his Ruby home. He was born July 8 1875 and lived most of his life in Montana except nine years in Canada. He married Maude Massingill in 1900 and was a master Mason Shriner and early Elks member.
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Montana Sunday Forecast Mostly Fair With Flurries West
Montana weather outlook shows generally fair conditions in the east with possible snow flurries in the western portion Sunday. Temperatures expected to remain largely unchanged.
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Butte Christmas Celebrations Across Homes and Churches
Butte residents welcomed Christmas with worship in churches and gatherings at home. Snowy dawn and festive scenes marked the holiday as families prepared feasts and children awaited Santa at the tree. Travelers joined loved ones for a season of peace and goodwill in the city.
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Knee-High motorized gun carrier touts Army pride
At Fort Benning Georgia on December 26 the Army unveiled a two man knee high Howie machine gun carrier. Captain Robert G Howie designed the device described as a raft on balloon wheels with a front mounted .30 caliber machine gun. Corporal Berry W Russell demonstrated its use saying it can replace a full machine gun squad by moving near the line of battle and delivering ammunition and fire support.
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Quintuplets Enjoy White Christmas and Family Dinner Day
CALLANDER Ontario December 25 First Santa brought a white Christmas for the Dionne quintuplets and bright sunshine made the snow sparkle They played outdoors on their slide near the Christmas tree gifts from distant places included a dress gown for mother The family then held a lavish dinner led by Papa and Mama Dionne with Oliva Jr present
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Christmas Weather Delights Butte and Montana
Christmas brought bright blue skies and mild conditions in Montana with temperatures around 20 above zero in Butte. Helena reported 24 above, Havre and Kalispell were notably colder, while Billings Kalispell and Missoula saw light snow and flurries statewide.
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US accepts Japan pledge to stop attacks on Americans in China
Secretary Hull announces the United States accepts Japan's assurances that there will be no further attacks on or interference with American nationals interests or property in China following Japan's note on the Panay sinking. He notes Japan admits responsibility while indemnification talks continue.
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Special Session Clears Ground for Regular Team Start in January
W B Ragsdale reports the special session ended with leaders saying spade work was done for President Roosevelt's program. The wage and hour bill stalled, while the farm bill passed in divergent forms, requiring further work before final approval.
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Montana Standard Delays Print For Christmas Eve Early Press
The Montana Standard went to press earlier than usual to allow staff time with families on Christmas Day, extending newsroom operations to an atypical schedule.
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Pennsylvania to suspend licenses for speed violators
Gov. George H. Earle announced that from midnight December 31 every Pennsylvania motorist convicted of exceeding the 50 mile per hour speed limit will have an operator's license suspended for at least 90 days in addition to other penalties. He called the move drastic but necessary to curb highway carnage.
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Japanese Push Through Shantung Peninsula As War Progresses
Japanese forces drive from Chingho toward Tsinan and Tsingtao encircle the Shantung region. Reports say Hangchow may have fallen with light resistance while fighting continues along the Shanghai Hangchow railroad. American interests and about 300 Americans are endangered near Tsingtao.
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Brothers' rescue bid fails as coal slide kills man
Chicago December 25 Roy Donovan 32 suffocated under twenty tons of coal while his brother James 43 frantically tried to free him. Roy slipped in a hopper and coal collapsed a three hour dig by firemen recovered the body. The brothers planned Christmas with Roy's wife and two children.
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British King Delivers Christmas Broadcast From Sandringham
King George VI issues the Empire’s traditional Christmas message from Sandringham House, delivering a four minute speech praising peace and goodwill while reflecting on “this unforgettable year” of his coronation and global shadows and fears.
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