Tragic Train Crash At Forsythe Described By Survivors
Eyewitness accounts detail a deadly wreck on the twentieth Century Limited near Forsythe New York with many injured and one death. Passengers and railroad staff aided victims bandaging wounds and shielding others as lantern light illuminated the wreckage. A porter and a New York real estate man were among the rescues, striving to reach trapped passengers amid rubble and rain.
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Chicago
Twentieth Century Limited
Cragh
Forsythe
New York
United Press
O. G. Thor- War
Ava
Jandy
John’ J. Manfred
Ignors- Max
Acton
Hile Bey
Farm Leader Urges Unity At Annual AFBF Convention
Chicago December 10 Farmland leaders urged cooperation and unity at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention. President Q called for eliminating jealousies and focusing on service to farmers. Delegates were urged to set politics aside and work toward organized cooperative marketing to solve farmers' problems.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Bradiate
Hurricane Does Much Damage in Los Angeles City
A powerful storm lashed Los Angeles and surrounding areas causing widespread damage. One man was sent to hospital and several people were injured, with a home torn from its foundation and others rendered helpless by falling trees and debris. Fire and police departments queued emergency calls as brush fires spread, while harbor shipping faced delays with most vessels staying at sea. Weather forecasts predicted some relief and possible citrus crop risk.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angele
California
Dea
Kiev
Nlc
Setileat
Banka- Studio
John Fi
Bryans
City
Evans
Hagh Rock
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Steamship Star Adrift On Rocks Near Alaska
San Francisco December 10 steamship Star ran aground near Malima Alaska and is in serious need of help. A radio call from Kodidd naval station in Alaska was relayed to San Francisco by the Bakersfield steamer. No further details were available.
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San Trancisco
Malima
Alaska
Amerea
Naval Station
Kodidd
San Francisco
Bakersfield
Idaho Republicans Rally To Back Coolidge Campaign
Washington dispatch notes Idaho Republican leader J W Hart and Georgia’s Henry Ulucoln Johnson meeting with President Coolidge. Secretary Slemp, Weeks, and other aides discussed the campaign as the party moves to solidify support and coordinate for the Coolidge presidency.
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U.P
Washington
Dec
Coplidar
Hascom Stemp
Coolidge
Henry Ulucoln Johnson
Georgia
J. W. Hart
Idaho
Slemp
Hart
Weeks
Fake Oil Promoters Given Heavy Fine
Seventeen defendants in mail fraud cases tied to oil promoter schemes pled guilty in federal court in Fort Worth Texas on December 10. Fines ranged from 250 to 3,000 dollars with John Verner and Albert Shephard, trustees of the Nevere Ol Company, receiving 3,000 and jail terms of nine and six months respectively. John T. Gerrist, publicity man for the company, was fined 2,900 dollars. Other involved officials received lighter penalties.
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Fort Worth
Tex
John
Verner
Albert Shepherd
Nevere Ol
Verser
Shepherd
I John T. Gerrist
Five Miners Still Entombed at Jessup Coal Camp
Scranton reports no progress in reaching five miners trapped since Saturday after a roof fall at the Mount Jessup Coal camp slope near Jessup. Officials say it may be tomorrow before access is possible and fear the men did not survive the collapse that sealed off a 260 foot area.
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Scranton
U S Steel November tonnage shows decline
New York December 10 Uniited reports U S Steel Corporation November tonnage at 804,241 tons, down from 4,678,825 last September. November 30 figures also indicate lower output with 4,608, preceding data showing declines year over year.
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New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
Toonayco
Mexican revolt rages in interior districts as Obregon loyalists push advance
Reports describe rebel and federal forces clashing across Vera Cruz and surrounding regions. Loyal troops regroup near Jalapa while commanders like De La Huerta rally supporters amid insurrections in several states. Uncertainty hangs over Tampico and oil regions as Obregon loyalists press toward key oil ports.
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Mexico City
Crus
Neady
Balturda
Sanches Corces
le City
Ary Cruz
Mexilew Cire
Ta Baten
de Lari
Atea Rohit
Aleslea
Melo
Thetapat
Veta Crug
Senehe
Oriental
Obfregon
de la Huerta
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Obregon
Jalapa
Tampico
Pacific to issue $23 million in equipment trust certificates
Washington Dec 10. Pacific company authorized by the 1. GC. commission to issue 23,100,000 in equipment trust certificates to the Bank of North America and Trust company for Philadelphia. Coolidge to speak via radio to over 25,000,000 listeners in Washington. President Harding memorial committee continues activities.
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Washington
Tera Pacifice Company
1. GC. Commission
North America
Trust Company
Philadelphia
Coolidge
Washington, D. C
Harding
Harding—menoriel Committee
Tadiey
Prisoner exchange attempt linked to Texas border clash
Fragmented report describes Mexican suspects in custody and a coordinated operation involving United States and Mexican officials. It references a planned escort by a U.S. army officer and mentions security actions around Tamypied and Tampien Nay. The text is garbled but hints at a cross border incident with arrests and possible abetment.
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Tguston
Valles
Abixtuo
Laenthen
Fhury
Strothers
Hobstan
Iain
Howl
United States Army
Mexico
Meher
Herp Pogay
Ania Galt Fetilaseine
Amelia
Monte Mideliul
Snow Storm Over Southern Colorado Causes Delays and One Death
A severe winter storm swept southern Colorado with heavy snow accumulations from a few inches to nine inches in Denver and Palmer Lake area. The weather disrupted traffic, caused damage to vehicles, and led to one confirmed fatality as the storm moved through the region yesterday, with several reports of accidents and highway closures.
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Anton
Tralia. Only Two Reads Were Ape Oll
Coleridy
Marily
Doni Fae
Miway
Palmer Lake
Herhenn
Calorade
Denver
Borah Resolution Calls for Facts on Farm Loan Board
The Senate adopted a Borah resolution calling for full information on increased expenditures by the Federal Farm Loan Board. Senator Borah said he had received reliable information that the rises were made without justification, and the measure passed without objection.
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Farm Loan Board
Wasjtington
Senate
Borah
Twaho
Federal Farm Loan Board
Boral
League Seeks U S Cooperation on Armament Reduction
The League of Nations council decided to invite the United States to cooperate with a League mixed commission. It aims to draft an international convention to control and reduce armaments and ammunition in preparation for broader disarmament efforts.
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League of Nations Council
United States
League
President Urges Big Tax Reduction
A heavily garbled 1920s style speech urges significant tax cuts. The text references President Coolidge, government spending, and fiscal estimates for various departments including the Navy and Veterans Bureau, plus back taxes and budget shortfalls. the readable fragments touch on taxation, expenditures, and proposed reductions in federal outlays.
Reparations talks hold hopes for American cooperation
An American attitude indicates ongoing interest in the reparations commission plan. Washington officials say government support for the conference remains alive, with participation from informed quarters as discussions continue.
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Washington
Vane
Prytt
Ygerts
Germaines
Tintin
Erie Aml Belelinn
Derek Lo
Apelin
Ceanditonis
Tou MI
Allleda
State Department
Democrats Aid Progressives in U S Congress
In Washington on December 10 progressives secured backing from Democrats to gain representation on key committees. Republicans failed to reelect Senator Cumming as chair, as Democrats backed Senator LaPollette and seven progressives swung votes, deciding the third ballot outcome.
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U. S
Congress
Boris—Beautie
Teflay
Damoerala
Brogresa Ves
Washington
Abiout
Iltegalite
Gommuce Bey
Latolle
Wali
Senator Cumming
Commiltes
Hey
South Carolina
LaPollette
Cumming
Sinlih
Ja Fonliette
Supreme Court Upholds Utah Industrial Commission
Washington December 30 The Supreme Court today upheld the Utah Industrial Commission in a dispute involving an award to Mary Ann Parrduiore of Salt Lake City and Joseph Porramore. The Packing Company contested the award claiming lack of responsibility or that Parramore was skilled to erode the accident while on his way to work.
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Washington
Uuib
Industrial Commission
Uenets
Pala
Mary Ann’ Parrduiore
Chhe Tee Tha
Soxeph Porramore
Phintof
Perramore
Dallas Tragedy Ends With double murder suicide
In Dallas on December 10 Peyton Pieces, 14, killed his wife Ruth Pie 86, and their daughter Leana 14, then shot himself at home. Witness Jack, the son, said the quarrel began over the intruder going to town. the girls sided with their mother as the shooting started.
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Dee
Peyton Pieces
Ruth Pie
Leana
Maree
Jack
Flerce
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