Gompers Funeral Procession Across Nation on Thursday
The body of Samuel Gompers arrives in Washington to lie in state at the AFL building with a military escort and family present. National and international labor leaders plan services in New York and Washington, with honorary pallbearers including government and military figures. Mexico calls for a one hour work stoppage in tribute as condolence messages pour in.
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Deferred Claims Director Called by House Committees
W de Haines head of the deferred claims division of the shipping board was called by the house investigating committee for further inquiry into his office. Claims reportedly total 117 million with an estimated recovery value of about 5.0 million. Commissioner Hill testified but could not explain the low recovery estimate.
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Washington
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President Coolidge Sees Navy Need for Adequacy
President Coolidge says naval strength should be adequate for defense and not tied to other nations. A Senate naval probe was postponed while Secretary Wilbur prepares testimony. Britton says $6.5 million is needed to upgrade guns on 13 capital ships, claiming U.S. ships are largely outranked.
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Utah
Hale
Wilbur
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Illinois
Britton Early
Britton
Kane
Nebraska poultry dealers gather over New York embargo
Representive poultrymen from about a dozen Nebraska cities meet in Lincoln to discuss the New York city embargo and California ban on Nebraska shipments. The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce organized the session to decide steps to counter what is called an irreparable injury to the industry in the region.
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New York
California
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Changes in Harness Racing Rules in Nearly Fifty Years
In Chicago the Harness Association of America adopted claiming races and reclassified horses by earnings rather than time records as part of the annual turf program. The move aims to popularize the sport and signals multiple changes in harness racing rules.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Harness Association of America
Nine Deaths From Hooch Spark Citywide Alarm
New York reports nine deaths from poison liquor with Abraham Bonner dying in Brooklyn and 67 others hospitalized at Bellevue, including twelve not expected to live. Prohibition and police widen checks as Christmas nears while 25 drunkenness arrests lead to warnings or minor sentences. Two women among recent poison victims.
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Associated Press
New York
Abraham Bonner
Brooklyn
Bellevue Hospital
Nqtor
Simpson
Coastguard
Stock Market Advances Amid Poultry Embargo News
New York December reports a broad embargo on poultry across all classes by railroads due to market demoralization from last week's partial ban on chickens from eight midwestern states. The measure aims to stabilize prices as the poultry disease concerns persist.
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New York
New York City
Middle Western
Flagman Killed During Train Hazard Duty
Centerville reporter describes the death of Jacob Nélison a nearly 76 year old flagman hit by a Rock Island train while signaling an automobile to avoid crossing. He was carried four car lengths and found with flag staff in hand. Survived by two sons and two daughters.
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Associated Press
Centerville
Jacob Nélison
Rock Island
Horse association to govern sport with 1000 tracks
The national horse association will become the parent body of the sport in the country with over a thousand tracks under its jurisdiction next season. A central headquarters was decided upon at the meeting. Board members elected were Joe McLaughlin from Des Moines Iowa and EB J Curtin from Decorah Iowa. Officers named include President Dave McDonald of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Vice President K G Warden of Springfield Ohio, and Secretary-Treasurer BE J Curtin of Decorah Iowa.
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Joe McLaughlin
Des Moines
EB. J.curtin
Decorah
Dave McDonald
Pittsburgh
K. G. Warden
Springfield
BE. J. Curtin
McCoy Defense Tries to Prove Murder Not Planned
In Los Angeles on December 16 the defense argues McCoy murdered Mrs. Theresa Mors without a premeditated plan. Witnesses testified he appeared irrational during the antique shop hold up and shooting, suggesting lack of intent and sobriety issues.
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Calif
Bulleta
Theresa Mors
Kid McCoy
Fi Pug
Defense Council
McCoy
Mre
More
Mors
McCor
Aircraft Patents Under Scrutiny by House Investigators
Chicago Dec 16 The house investigating committee on aircraft practices summoned army and judge advocate general officials to testify on how patents are used in aircraft development. The inquiry aims to clarify handling of patents tied to arm flying and related innovations.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Speeral Aircraft Investigating Committee
House
Army
Judge Advocate General's Office
Washington
Senate
Reforms Proposed for Civil Service
The National Civil Service Reform League unveiled its legislative program for the current Congress at its 44th annual convention in Washington. It emphasizes applying the merit system to postmasters, adopting competitive exams for prohibition agents, and abolishing the personnel classification board with duties moved to the Civil Service Commission.
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Washington
National Civil Service Reform League
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Coolidge
Personnel Classification Board
Civil Services Commission
Cold Wave Hits Iowa With Record Lows Across The State
Des Moines reports 16 above at 9 30 AM with temps tumbling. Mason City 4 above. Sioux City 3 below the coldest of the winter. Fargo and Fort Dodge also report subzero readings as the Northwest wind drives flurries and a sharp drop in temperatures across eastern and southern Iowa.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Sioux City
Charles City
Weather Bureau
Mason City
Pargo Fargo
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Stour City
Senate blocks effort to override Coolidge on postal pay
In Washington the senate blocked a move to override President Coolidge's veto on postal pay raises. Senator Ashurst pressed the issue but preliminary maneuvers stalled a vote. Chairman Sterling introduced a postal salary and rate bill, signaling possible extended debate. The Muscle Shoals bill was set to the floor, delaying the postal measure under senate rules.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Ashurst
Arizona
Sterling
Senate Post Office Committee
Debane
Underwood Muscle Shoals
Des Moines Fire Causes $200,000 Damage
A morning blaze damaged the Charles Silberman and Son wholesale clothiers building and the Iowa Machinery and Supply Company. Damages were estimated at $200,000 with both losses insured, officials said.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Charles Silberman and Son
Iowa Machinery and Supply Company
Advertise Honey Kept No Bees Now He's in Federal Jail
John E. Nelson was sentenced to two years and six months in Leavenworth after pleading guilty to mail fraud. Indicted on three counts for swindles in Nebraska and Iowa, he advertised honey for sale but sent no honey after receiving payments. He had no bees. A 1922 conviction for a similar offense earned him a prior term in a Kansas prison.
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Denver
Colo
John E. Nelson
Federal
Leavenworth
Kansas
Nelson
Nebraska
Iowa
Hough Sentenced to Life for First Degree Murder
Carl Hough aged 19 was sentenced to life imprisonment at Fort Madison penitentiary by Judge Fuller after a December 5 conviction in Bedford district court for the August 11 slaying of Lillian McKinney of Herrick South Dakota. The court denied a new trial and recommended no parole or pardon.
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Carl Hough
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Fuller
Mt. Ayre
Ayr
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Forty word letter in eye of a needle from Smithsonian
A forty four word micro-engraved letter was received by the Smithsonian Institute. The note, read at 88x magnification, measures one eleven thousand two hundred fiftyth of a square inch and is signed Alfred McEwen with a cordial closing.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institute
Institute
Board of Regents
Alfred McEwen
Fagen Urges Universal Smallpox Vaccination in Iowa
Des Moines December 16 Dr Rod ney P Fagen commissioner of public health urged vaccination against smallpox amid rising cases in several Iowa counties since December 1. The health department has logged many new infections.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Rodney P. Fagen
Pubic Health Today
Iowa
Health Department
Archie Burris to Hang January 2nd
Ottumwa reports Archiie Burris, a local Black man, will be executed at Fort Madison prison on January 2, 1925 for the murder of Hattie Renfro Bates. A final rehearing request was denied after two prior convictions and death sentences.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Archiie Burris
Fort Madison
Hattie Renfro Bates
Kendell
Des Moines
Burris
Senate Supreme Court
Cashier of bank takes his own life
Carl Kenyon cashier of the First National Bank killed himself by shooting through the head. His body was found seated in a chair in the haymow of his barn after his family observed he was not at lunch. No reason for the act is known.
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Associated Press
New Hampton
Carl Kenyon
First National Bank
Stock Market Reopens Steep Upward Move In NYC Trading
Spectacular advances of 4 to 21 points lifted nearly a dozen stock issues as main upward movement resumed in today’s market. Total sales neared 600000 shares with over forty issues reaching new peak prices for the year.
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New York
Senate Probe Finds No Evidence On Slush Fund Claim
A senate campaign fund committee found no evidence of a million dollar slush fund run through four western reserve banks. Lawyers for Senator La Follette suggested the telegrams cited may be forgeries, leading to a brief hearing and the inquiry's end.
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Washington
Der
Senate Campaign Fund Committee
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Western Reserve
LaFollette
Borah
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Rocky Mountain States Brace for Cold Weather
Denver reports a cold snap as temperatures fall rapidly from an Indian summer. Casper Wyoming hits 16 degrees above zero after a 40 point drop in 12 hours. A Pacific Northwest storm looms, bringing lower winds and near zero readings in mountains and plains.
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Colo
Rocky Mountain States
Pacific Northwest
Casper
Wyo
Colorado
Boy Accidentally Hangs Self in Barn Near Beatrice
Charles Meyer four and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs John Meyer living southwest of Beatrice Neb was found dead yesterday after accidentally hanging himself while playing near a feed barn where his father was at work He attempted to crawl through a crack and his weight trailed on his neck the elder Meyer found him dead.
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Beatrice, Neb
Charles Meyer
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Here
Charlie
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