Rail schedule cancellations hit Washington riders
A distorted wartime era notice warns that certain trains 65 66 67 86 will be cancelled or altered affecting Washington travelers. The text cites expected early morning trains from Vincennes and Northern lines and notes use of buses to replace service. Hugh L. Bong urges business leaders to respond with letters to Baltimore officials demanding action.
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Northern
Vincennes
Sma
Washington
Baltijore
Ohio
Hugh L. Bong
Business Men's Agsociation
Abs Ton
Baltimore
Progress of Gilley County Schools Advances in Attendance
James E. Gvy reports on county school progress at year start. Attendance records highlight high rates in both elementary and high schools across townships, showing steady growth and strong public interest in education during the first half of the term.
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James
Ike
Bogard
Ast County
Eprom
Gleale
Parr Township High School
Pinnec Sawit
Hiel
Dayle
Cornettsville
Mecrh
Borter
Bonus Certificates Not Negotiable for Ex-Servicemen
The article notes veterans received bonus certificates not transferable or negotiable and not usable as loan security. It warns buyers against certificates bought for less than face value, explaining they earn no interest, cannot be sold, and heirs may only receive face value on death. It contrasts potential “good buys” with likely loss, urging caution.
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Washington
Tor
Big
Jean
Fragmented Notice With Missing Details
A damaged OCR fragment reports an unreadable local notice with partial phrases and unclear names. The text provides minimal readable facts and no identifiable event dates, places, or authorities.
Train Robberies Net About 50000, 3 Incidents Reported
Officials disclosed that seven men using train fob numbers on the Chicago and Northwestern line stole roughly 50 000 in three robberies. The crimes occurred over the past six months, most recently Monday night on a Chicago to Omaha run. Investigators believe the same gang executed the heists.
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Chikago Siani
Chicgo” & Northwestern
Mondey
Chicago
Omaha
Neb
Movie Comedian’s Wife Says Heir Expected This Summer
Los Angeles reports Mrs. Charlie Chaplin known on screen as Lita Grey says she and Chaplin expect a baby this summer. The claim appears in a Los Angeles story citing their Mexico marriage and life with the couple hopeful for a daughter.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Ubartié Chaplin
Lita Grey
Chaplin
Mexico
Earthquake Reported Near Cambridge Harvard Station
An earthquake measuring about fifteen seconds was recorded at the Harvard University station today. The quake’s center distance could not be determined and officials believe it was induced by a storm at sea.
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Cambridge
Mads
Dan
Harvard University
Evidence in baseball scandal coming out
Testimony from the investigation into the Dolan Q Gongel scandal will be released soon. The probe led to the removal of two former Giants from organized baseball, with officials promising public disclosure within a few days.
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New York
Nel G
Giants
Leute
Ludey
Rural telephone rate changes approved by commission
A state commission orders the Alfordsville Telephone Company to raise service charges. Business rates become 214 per year for company-owned phones and 18 for residences, while user-owned phones are 18 for business and 345 for residence annually. New rates take effect April 1, 1925 after filing full schedule and regulations.
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Davy
Thé-Co
Bates
Alfordsville Telephone Company
Aro
College wok shot to death in Madison Wisconsin
In Madison Wisconsin on January 7 Miss Lora Palmer a 25 year old university instructor and chaperone at a house for university girls was shot and fatally wounded by I H Bernard of Hibbing Minnesota. Bernard killed himself minutes after the shooting in the front room. The wounded woman regained consciousness briefly and named her assailant as the motive remained unknown with no witnesses.
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Madison
Wisc
Lora Palmer
At & House
University
I. H. Bernard
Hibbing
Minn
Bernard
Fourteenth Annual Mid-Minster Clean-Up Sale Opens
The Washington Cloak and Suit store launches its Fourteenth Annual Clean-Up Sale. L. B. Boston forecasts the event will be the most successful in the store’s history as doors open to a large crowd and customers stream in throughout the day.
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Washington Cloak & Suit
L. B. Boston
Teal Bargains Highlight Seasonal Home Sale
Mrs Buston announces a sale featuring teal bargains across the upper and lower floors. The event showcases discounted items carried from one season to the next.
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Buston
Grant case stays execution amid new reprieve bid
Chicago jan 7 Governor Smart was expected to act on a petition for another reprieve for Borsard Grant who faces the murder of a policeman. The youth, linked to the Leopold Loeb era tensions, has had seven prior stays and argues against the justice on grounds of guilt doubt and wealth bias.
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Grant
Chicago
Smart
Borsuard Grant
Mrde
Train Down Bank Hurts Passengers in Michigan Crash
A passenger train from Minneapolis plunged over a 20 foot embankment near Escanaba Michigan. The engine and two cars plus two coaches went off the track. One Pullman remained on the rails and a day coach lay on the embankment. Injured were taken to Escanaba. Rail officials had no estimate of injuries or fatalities.
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Li Ghoos
Mich
Aera
Mt Hne
Minneapolis
Nhe
Teho Pit
Lin Escanaba
Beather
Ito
Unclear text fragment notes threat to Milwaukee and St Paul loan bill
In Ashington on January 7 a fragment mentions Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, and a congress debate over legislation reducing a government loan of about 55 million dollars. Other details are unreadable.
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Ashington
The
Ghieagay
Milwaukee & St
Fire damages house after attempted arson in Indianapolis
Firemen extinguished a blaze in Indianapolis after an alleged arson attempt. The dwelling suffered serious damage but no injuries were reported. Authorities are doubtful about the motive or perpetrator.
Mrs Scott Testifies At Ashington Standal
Mrs Scott testifies in Alpena Michigan as the central figure in a Washington case. The Detroit wife of a congressman appears in court today amid legal proceedings and long day hearings.
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Detroit
Fragmentary OCR Note About Local Event
A partially legible OCR snippet mentions a local event or notice with unclear details and several unreadable words. The readable words suggest a community notice or brief item from a newspaper page.
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