Brutal Kidnaping Murders Stir New Orleans and States
Officials report that men abducted and murdered by masked assailants were identified as multiple victims in a wave of violent crimes across southern states. Pathologists’ findings and police notes detail the deaths of Watt fois and Thomas Rietonl, with investigations widening as federal and state authorities pursue leads on the abductors and possible mob involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Beech
Jose
Npett
Watt Fois
Thomas Rietonl
Two Dozen Families Lose Belongings in Fire
Stockton dispatch reports a apartment fire at Bennett building injuring residents who fled in their sleep. The blaze destroyed the structure, causing significant loss of belongings and estimated damage around 1,000 dollars. Fire department officials are investigating the cause.
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Stockton
Bennett
Lsikw
Ship program tragedy and disarmament talks feature in obscure note
Fragmentary OCR from a historic paper mentions a man killed and a girl wounded at a ship program in Switzerland and Colorado. It references a proposed dance, aging death, and lines about the Washington Disarmament Conference, navy treaty ratification, and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Colorado
Japan
Washington
Arbuckle Return Protests Across New York Dense With Rumor
A garbled report notes protests over Fatty Arbuckle's return to films, with scattered references to legal actions and industry reactions. The piece mentions public outcry, staged talk, and unclear court actions, all hinting at a controversy surrounding a comeback attempt.
Arbuckle Filming in Wawa City Details Murky
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Arbuckle filming in Wawa City and hints at names like Major Kineen Margar and Cindy Weeny but provides no clear events or verifiable facts. The readable phrases suggest a film project with uncertain participants and vague plot notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawa
Kineen Margar
President remembers White House employees in Christmas gesture
Washington December 26 President and Mrs Hardin honored every White House employee from messenger to kitchen maid with a five dollar gift and personal compliments as the only Christmas presents from the executive and first lady.
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White House
Gall Pier
Hardin
Local Industry Promotes New Materials and Trade Routes
A fragmented report notes production and distribution shifts for new ceramics and silica products. It cites plans for plants in Chicago, Los Angeles, and California, with shipments slated to Milwaukee Cleveland Cincinnati and coastal markets. Market reception among distributors is described as warming, aided by contract talks and trade exhibitions in 1921 1922.
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Hay Md Ina Indiestris Iid
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Atlaitic Coast
Enys
Ty Chamberliny
Jeux
Poster
Dayton
United
D Angeles
Oland
Gharanty Bank
Divine Sarah Bernhardt Shows An Improvement
Paris December 26 doctors report continued improvement in Sarah Bernhardt condition. Physicians say she is out of immediate danger and her status is stabilizing after yesterday's concerns.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
Pris
Seth
Halsto
Sarah Beretherdt
George Millen sentenced to life in prison for murder
The court convicted George Millen of first degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison with possible chance of parole after twenty years. Sheriff Thomas led Millen to await transfer to the state prison, and the jury's verdict was read in the presence of Averill and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mmluen
Fenzl
Averill
Sherif Thomas
Carson
Billen
Reward of Dillens Paid by Court
The reward offered by Nye county for the arrest and conviction of George Dillen has been paid to Nye county minus storer fees. Kern county deputy Newel and others certified the payout. Bakersfield officers will each receive 303 dollars.
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Nye County
George Ditlen
Nye
Newel
Ston
Kern County
Californide
Roy Newel
Vail
Dillons
Bakersfield
Two Men Forced to View Moonshine Victim in Coffin
In Shelby, Dee for five minutes Philp Wergnott and Lester Elston stood by the bier of Robet Longley sobbing as he lay dead after drinking moonshine they admit making. They are held on murder charges for moral example they allegedly created.
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Shelby
Dee
Philp Wergnott
Lester Elston
Robet Longley
Longley
Candelaria 19 showing life with mining
The Can delaria 19 mine near San Francisco reports increased ore output with start up of the new plant. Initial capacity reaches about 161 tons daily, rising to 390 tons as equipment scales up. President Kaeding tours the property, praising mine workings and ore grade, while engineer Thorn assists in overseeing engineering work in Kaeding’s absence.
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Fly Can Jedaria Mites Company
Noguera Belle
Kueding
San Francisco
LK Thorn
Manger
Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company
Canitelaria
Ex Kaiser Can't Get Interest on British Bonds
The Brussels report notes a lower Belgian court decision regarding the ex Kaiser and interest on British bonds, with implications for postwar financial claims and diplomatic repercussions.
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Brussels
Frey, Former Swiss Leader, Dies at 50 in Basle Birthplace
Emil Frey, ex-president of Switzerland and first Swiss ambassador to the United States, died at his Basle area birthplace at age 50. The recalled career spans service as a wartime volunteer and diplomatic posts, marking a notable figure in Swiss history.
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Berne
Emil Frey
Swiss Confederation
United States
Basle
Switzerland
Isis
Washinton
Howern
United State
Reynty-Fourth Unie
Cor
Seattle Whisky Fueled Family Tragedy Revealed
A whisky fueled attack in Seattle ends in the deaths of a family. The suspect, Engle, was found with a whisky bottle and three pistols. A diary entry notes nerves toward Engle and a threat to confront him.
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Nooa
Engel
Engle
Senate leaders oppose two shipping bills in Congress
Washington December 26 administration leaders in the Senate, while favoring abrogation of several commercial treaties restricting American shipping, said they would oppose two amendments proposed by Senator McRollar to bring denunciation of pacts by direct congressional action.
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Washington
Senate
Seater Mc Rollar
Congress
Arrest Warrant Sought for Former Mer Rouge Mayor
Local police received a telegram from Governor Parker requesting the arrest of Dr Bs Mc McKain former mayor of Mer Rouge on a murder charge. A warrant was issued and work began at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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Baltimore
Der
Parker
Louisiana
Bs. Mc McKain
Mer Rouge
Johns Hoykins Hospital
Bootleg Hootch Fatalities Hit New York City
New York police reported a deadly New Year period with six deaths attributed to bootleg liquor. Autopsies were planned for five men and one woman, as authorities labeled the Christmas season unusually dry for the city.
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New York
Court Sustains Ruling on Kaiser Bond Interest
The court of appeals upheld that former Emperor William had no right to collect interest on British bonds. It ordered a Brussels exchange broker to refund several million francs paid to the British bank involved, funds later found to belong to the ex-kaiser.
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William
Court of Appeals
Brussels
Deep Mines Investment Interest Reported by Company
The article discusses investors and a mining firm known as Deep Mines and its British tied corporation A Bayadwar New Work, detailing transfer arrangements, depth progress to 1400 feet, and operations with three shifts. It notes supply stockpiling, delays in machinery parts, and profits from selling surplus supplies to other firms to avoid work stoppages.
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Cipcwlar
H G McMahin
Geldfeld Hioom
Llasinewe
Io Goldfield
Everyalay
Deeg Mines Company
Secretary Fall to resign as reported by WSIPNS
The dispatch summarizes claims that Secretary Fall will resign, noting unsteady official conduct and unclear reasons. Reports mention potential replacements and political reactions, with some confusion over dates and corroborating sources.
Denver Bank Bandits Reach Omaha in Odd Message
Fragmentary OCR item references Denver bank bandits possibly in Omaha. Nonsense phrases and garbled names appear, with scattered bits like arriving, Saturday, and numbers. The readable fragments hint at a chase or arrival but lack coherent details or verifiable facts for a fuller summary.
Moonshiner dies as still explodes in remote area
In a rural incident, a moonshiner was killed when a still exploded. The event occurred in a sparsely populated region, with authorities launching an investigation into the blast and confirming the casualty. Details on identity, motive, or arrests were not immediately released.
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Hastrop
Gaveeniin Parker
Mississippi Uniler
Peers
Iley
Meroe
Arbuckle
Fatty Arbuckle
Motin Putures
Weil Ho Hays
Woodbites
Chapaign
GEM OF
Pal Waters
Seigior
Merle
Dinette
BAR Arbuckle Films
Super Silica Company
Kaiser
Wilhelm
Seattle
Arrinti
Amd Hey
BUF
AP Beyadwar
Fall
Bet Hall
Redler
Feouk
Denver
Omaha
Butler
Alma Reubens
Lew Cody
Dames Oller
Northwest
Canailian Rockies
Krink Bormne
Hanwreeque
Northwest Mounted Paltry
William Uneasy
Robinson Crusoe
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