Florida Storm Toll Tops Three Million In Damage
A tropical storm sweeping south Florida caused five deaths and eighteen injuries with property losses potentially reaching three million dollars. The storm originated in Cuba, crossed the Caribbean, and struck the Tampa Bay area leaving widespread flooding from Miami to St. Augustine. Miami recorded its heaviest rainfall in history at 14.1 inches, transforming streets into flooded channels and prompting residents to don bathing suits as water dominated downtown.
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Four Dead and Eighteen In Injured In Tampa Storm
A storm swept Tampa and surrounding areas early today causing four deaths and eighteen injuries with about one million dollars in damage. Reports indicate the storm was general along the West Coast of the state and public utilities were disrupted while telegraph service remained down south of Tampa.
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China Conference Favors Unification Vote Tallied
The China conference of the Southern Methodist church votes 70 to 23 in favor of unification, with the result received at conference headquarters in Nashville Tennessee.
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Neshville
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Weather update for Georgia South Carolina Tennessee
Georgia and South Carolina see partly cloudy tonight with Wednesday mostly fair and little temperature change. Tennessee forecasts fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with a slight warmup tomorrow.
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Industrial war seen in action as mine operators refuse terms
Governor Pinchot says coal operators in DuBois Pa have declared for war by rejecting his plan to end the anthracite strike. He spoke while stopping in DuBoise to inspect the state hospital.
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New Low Rates on Coal to Atlantic Seaboard
The Interstate Commerce Commission set new low coal rates to the Atlantic Seaboard from southern districts, with rates expiring next April. Senator Borah advanced a bill giving the president power to seize mines in national emergencies, while Representative Berger warned of further govt seizure moves. The measures respond to potential shortages amid anthracite shutdown, affecting Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania coal regions and broad North Atlantic states.
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New French Cabinet Hopes to Settle War Debts
Paris reported finance minister Louis Louichere said the new ministry unanimously wishes to resume negotiations for settling France's war debts with allies as soon as possible and seeks a reasonable solution with its partners.
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Athens Edict Regulates Women Dress Length
Athens Greece issues a regulation banning Greek girls over twelve and Greek women from skirts more than twelve inches from the ground. Violators face prosecution as the measure takes effect December 16.
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Mitchell fails in Germany sign pact attempt to unseat rival
In London and Washington reports describe a court martial drama over Col William Mitchell. Maj Gen Graves denied bias while Gen Howze moved to strike references to Brig Gen King after a dispute over courtroom conduct. Locarno treaty signings in London showcased a stark contrast to Versailles with Germany signing peacefully.
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Million Dollar Fire Destroys Lake Charles Block
Lake Charles La Dec 1 fire caused two deaths and property loss that may reach a million dollars One man died from injuries and another body was found in the debris The blaze is believed to have started in the rear of a grocery store and one third of a business block was wiped out before the flames were checked
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Leasing Favored in Majority Report on Muscle Shoals
The majority report recommends leasing the Muscle Shoals property and, if a satisfactory lease cannot be arranged, government operation of the plant. The minority favors leasing the Wilson dam hydro power and the nitrate plant No 3 steam plant for up to fifty years under certain conditions.
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Drunkenness by Men and Nagging by Women Cause of Divorces
In Atlanta Judge George L. Bell granted forty eight divorces in four hours, citing habitual drunkenness by men and nagging by women as the chief causes of estrangement. One divorce was granted every five minutes.
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Clemency Denied for Harrison W Noel in Murder Case
Trenton New Jersey December 1 the court of pardons denied clemency to Harrison W Noel of Montclare who sits on death row for the murder of a taxi driver tied to the kidnapping and killing of six year old Mary Daly of Montclare.
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Thief Steals Bath Tub in Louisville Heist
John Vogel reported to police a bath tub was stolen in Louisville in what was described as one of the cleanest jobs. The incident occurred on December 1 and drew attention for its audacity and oddity.
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Have you joined Red Cross Roll Call 1926
The Red Cross Roll Call is far below expectations with many last year members not enrolled for 1926. Volunteers can sign up at Mr Steyman’s at once and should not wait to be called or importuned to join this humane organization.
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Turks Determined to Eject British If Demands Refused
London reports without official backing claim Turks intend to invade Iraq and remove the British if the League of Nations rejects their Mosul boundary demand. The divergence with Great Britain over Mosul was evident at Geneva and in other discussions, signaling a possible rupture in relations.
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Northern Methodists Feel Encouraged in Unification Vote
Bishop Edwin Hughes of the Chicago area calls the South’s failure to reach a three fourths majority for union with the north a great victory. He notes the northern church’s willingness to meet future proposals in a generous and welcoming spirit as indicated by the vote.
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Drilling Resumes on Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial
Atlanta Ga December 1 drilling on the Confederate Memorial at Stone Mountain was resumed today after a stoppage last spring. Augustus Lukeman sculptor in charge of the work announced that.
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Augustus Lukeman
Governor Ferguson Not Yet Declares on Special Session
Austin Texas December 1 Governor Miriam A Ferguson has not made a formal statement on calling a special session of the Texas legislature despite pressure from nearly fifty House members who demand action by December 16 over alleged irregularities in the highway commission. James H Ferguson said reporters should verify quotes and noted the governor had not issued any call.
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Lumber Industry in the South Shortens Working Hours
Reports received by Wilson Compton of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association show southern lumber mills adopting a fifty five hour week with a half day Saturday shutdown. The move aims to replace the sixty hour standard and could affect 100000 to 150000 workers as it spreads across the region. The initial task involves removing surplus stone around a central group within two years.
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