Mayor Dismisses Philadelphia Public Safety Chief Butler
Philadelphia Mayor Kendrick fired General Butler from the post effective at noon after Butler refused to re sign. Butler vowed to return home to Overbrook and said he would prefer the marine corps to city life, hinting at possible further action.
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Mount Pleasant Upsets Ottumwa In Double OT
Mount Pleasant high school rallied from a 12 point deficit to beat Ottumwa 20 to 19 in two overtimes in a Little Six conference game. Ottumwa led 13 to 1 at halftime before Mount Pleasant surged back for the victory.
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Michigan Youth Held for Passing Worthless Check
Stanley J. Roys, 17, of Grand Rapids Michigan, was arrested in Cedar Rapids for attempting to pass a 94 dollar bad check at a local merchant. He said the check came from a companion named Frank Kelly who fled the scene. Roys arrived Saturday night and was en route west. He is held for investigation.
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Judge Hutchinson Veteran Jurist Dies in Wisconsin
Sioux City dispatch reports Judge William Hutchinson longtime judge of the twenty first judicial district died last night in Waukesha Wisconsin Funeral services will be held Saturday in Alton Iowa Born December 29 1856 he came to Iowa in 1857 and joined the bar in 1878 later serving as county attorney for Sioux County before his election to the district bench He had suffered poor health for many years.
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Chicago shoppers spend 60 million on Christmas gifts
Chicago’s 2 600 000 residents plan to spend over 60 million dollars on 1925 Christmas shopping. State street merchants anticipated about a 12 percent rise from last year’s 50 million, with mah jongg fad giving way to bargains and radio sets driving sales. Letters to Santa reveal needs from warm clothing to blankets amid the season’s bustle.
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Court of Domestic Relations Opens in Des Moines
Polk county establishes a state level court of domestic relations to handle family and child welfare cases opening January 1 with District Judge John Fletcher presiding. It will cover divorce probate desertion and child delinquency cases and differs from city courts in breadth and scope.
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New York City's Population Grows
New York City shows a population of 5,873,258, up 253,308 over the past five years, according to census figures released last night in Albany.
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John Looney Found Guilty of Murder in Rock Island
John Looney of Rock Island was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of William Gabel, a Rock Island saloon keeper. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison as the case, moved on venue, tied to a rumored vice ring operation led by Looney. Eight associates, including a woman, faced indictments. a new trial motion was set for January 8.
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Nine Miners Die in Shadyside Ohio Fire At Webb Mine
Nine miners perished in a Webb mine fire near Shadyside Ohio, caused by a rock slide that cut electric wiring in the main tunnels. The blaze, still raging, stunned the coal town as residents canceled plans for a Christmas celebration. Separately, Croton post office near Fort Madison Iowa was discontinued with mail redirected through Farmington.
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Senator Edge Seeks Probe On Day Issue
Senator Edge of New Jersey plans to request a judiciary subcommittee to hear evidence on proposals to modify the prohibition act including 2.75 percent beer and easing prescription whiskey restrictions. Experts writers educators labor leaders and others will testify.
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Fireman killed as wall collapses in Waynesburg blaze
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on December 23 four volunteer firefighters were killed and five injured when a wall fell during a business district fire. The blaze destroyed several buildings with damage estimated at about one million dollars.
Science Labs for Nature Saves Life of Chicago Infant
Chicago dispatch reports a baby girl born under dire conditions weighing 33 ounces was deserted and saved by science. She received newborn care in an incubator and was fed via a medicine dropper starting with a teaspoon every two hours, then advancing to five teaspoons every three hours as she developed.
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Storm Leaves Hundreds Homeless After Espinio Gale
In Lisbon area Portugal on December 23 a violent gale wrecked the Espinio seaside village near Oporto. More than 400 people were left homeless and many seriously injured as a four ton vessel was hurled ashore onto a house. High seas blocked Lisbon steamers and stranded hundreds in the region.
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Coolidge Borah Confer Over League Disarmament Move
President Coolidge and Senator Borah discussed the league invitation to preface disarmament talks while the Steck contest nears a Senate committee vote. Steck claims a 22 vote lead in contested ballots as the January 6 committee hearing approaches.
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Hammond Freed After Libel Charge Arraignment
John B. Hammond was released on bond after arrest and arraignment on criminal libel charges. He accused Chief Cavender of inviting law violations by promising non interference and hinted a city council member sought a wine controversy investigation. He faces trial January 6.
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Des Moines Man Unconscious After November Car Crash
Des Moines Earl Couch remains unconscious at a local hospital after an automobile accident on November 28. No further medical details were released.
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Morgantown Sires Three Lawmakers in Congress From Tiny Kentucky Town
Morgantown Kentucky, a town of under 1000, claims three of its natives in the current national legislature. Harreld of Oklahoma, Thatcher and Howard born nearby, and Moore elected to Kentucky's third district complete a notable local bloc. The county's Free State history shaped their upbringing and values.
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Opera Star Plans Opera Return and War on Smokers
Frieda Hempel, after five years away, expects operatic work in Germany next year and announces a campaign against women smoking, calling smoking bad for singers and women's health. She dismisses rumors of separation from husband William Kahn, saying they are happy and both pursue careers while maintaining marriage.
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Desperate Memory Haunts Des Moines Lodger
Alois Turner, unable to recall relatives or past wife, slept in the William Anderson farm home and is jailed while police identify him. He claims to be a World War I veteran of the sixty sixth division and to live in Ludington Michigan, age 24, remembers being brought there by two men whose names he cannot recall.
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Historic chain uncovered by slide in Kentucky
A landslide at Columbus Kentucky exposed sixty feet of a mile long Confederate iron chain built to block Union gunboats across the Mississippi. The 19 pound links were buried since 1861 and the Kentucky end anchor was dug out after the bluff collapsed.
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Unusual Personal Injury Case Filed in Lincoln
Herbert Brannon former Northwestern railway employee filed in district court seeking 55000 dollars damages for injuries from a snake bite while working at Chadron Nebraska in 1924. He claims the injury occurred in the course of employment and shattered his health.
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Tragedy Strikes On Stage As Violinist Plays On
At the Princess Theatre in Sioux City last night J Rinaldo the wandering violinist faced a telegram announcing his wife death in Pasadena California. He performed a violent violin solo with a cheerful smile as the audience watched the untimely tragedy unfold on stage.
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Merchants fined for unprotected Christmas candies in Iowa
Des Moines reports that M E McMurray of the Iowa Department of Agriculture said merchants statewide have been prosecuted and fined for not keeping Christmas candies covered. Inspectors note many now use glass covers that satisfy the law while still displaying goods. In Ames an Iowa State College dormitory project for 100 men won state board approval.
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Have Snow in Dixie South Prepares for a White Christmas
The Associated Press reports Dixie expected a rare white Christmas with snow flurries observed at several points. Temperatures ranged from 14 degrees in Louisville to 5 degrees in Miami, with Atlanta near the southernmost snowfall and light flurries reported across the area.
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Temperature Near Zero Across Iowa as Snow Falls
The Associated Press reports a cold night across Iowa with temps near zero. Snow fell in Dubuque Keokuk and Sioux City as record lows included 2 degrees below zero at Charles City and readings of 4 at Davenport and Dubuque 6 at Sioux City and 10 at Keokuk. Omaha registered 14 above.
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New County Agent Named for Freemont County
Shenandoah Iowa December 23 Wilbur Oxley named to succeed E J Mildenstein as Freemont county agent after February 1 Mildenstein will move to Buena Vista County in a similar post
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