27 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1924
Page
1
Hyde Rochelle and son mourn a Christmas morning death after his body is found beside Coast Line tracks. The coroner’s jury rules death accidental, caused by injuries from an Atlantic Coast Line train, as his wife and family grieve.
Saltville Virginia reports six more bodies recovered raising total known dead to fourteen for the muck slide that engulfed a valley near dozen homes. Eight remain missing as improvised hospital treats twenty plus patients and a Bristol eye specialist aids doctors.
President Coolidge withholds decision on calling an extra session of Congress after March 4. He plans to await the current session's progress on regular appropriation bills and other important items before determining if an extra session is warranted.
The New York spot market stays steady with middling at 24.80. Futures finish very steady with January 23.80 March 24.14 May 24.48 July 24.61 October 24.14.
Baskets of food candy fruit and toys were distributed to forty or fifty Wilson homes on Christmas Day through the Wilson Relief Association Kiwanis Rotary Club Baptist Church and other helpers. Mrs J E Barrett called the gifts greatly appreciated noting some cases were truly pathetic and that baskets went to those most in need.
Wheeler Station Alabama December 2 AP neighbors on the Wheeler plantation will act as pallbearers at the funeral services Sunday for Miss Lucy L Wheeler oldest daughter of General Joseph Wheeler who died here Christmas Day interment will be in the family cemetery here
In Los Angeles on December 26 AP reports Judge Charles S Crail convened the jury in the McCoy murder trial for a conference as indications of a deadlock emerged. Jurors' note taking during the trial sparked debate and Judge Crail ruled on permissible use of notes.
On December 26 Mrs Gompers met with her attorney to decide if she will contest Samuel Gompers will which left her only the minimum amount allowed by law. She disputes the cancellation of a prior will leaving her all his property. Her attorney Captain J I Peyser cites alleged unfair pressure. If contested, Samuel Gomper s Jr Henry and Alexander Gompers and two grandchildren are expected to join. The estate is estimated under 30000 with 10000 savings and 20000 home value. Under dower rights she could receive 1500 to 5000.
Washington December 26 plans take shape for the presidential inauguration with a grand parade and inaugural program under consideration by the congressional committee. Concerns include hotel congestion and security. no change to the oath ritual is expected, though some officials hope for festive events.
Chicago report states autopsy over William Nelson McClintock shows typhoid germs present but cause of death undetermined. Coroner Wolff notes chemical analysis will take days. Foster parents Mr. and Mrs. William D Shepheard and fiancee Miss Isabelle Pope linked to case. $8000 annuity left to Miss Pope.
Smithfield North Carolina Dec 26 A bold highway robbery near Turner's Bridge between here and Four Oaks netted J W Langdon 290 50 in cash and change after two men halted his horse and buggy one brandished a gun while the other rifled his pockets Both culprits fled in a Chevrolet sedan as a passing car failed to stop Local authorities were alerted and deputies dispatched to pursue the strangers described as well dressed and muffled by cold with one tall and scarred on the right hand.
New York report highlights three holiday hazards to vision. The National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness warns bootleg liquor air rifles and fireworks pose risks to eyes and safety during celebrations.
A terse saying notes that an experienced wife can calm tension by simply remaining still and not engaging, reflecting a belief in restraint as a form of control and peacekeeping in marriage.
Paris December 26 A government crisis appears averted after the Senate defeated an amnesty bill amendment. Premier Herriot, ill for some time, met with leaders of both majority parties and is expected to seek unity with the socialists. The left factions may soon align to support the premier.
Secretary Wilbur of the Navy began work on a statement for the Senate Navy Committee ahead of its discussion of the 1925 26 appropriation bill. Chairman Hale submitted questions seeking information on fleet and shore establishment conditions. The panel will not consider modernization or navy expansion in this bill, which covers ordinary naval expenditures.
In Hobart Oklahoma on Christmas Eve 34 people died in the Babb Switch blaze. Four year old Lela Biggers crawled to safety on hands and knees after being listed as missing. Her brothers Walter and William perished, and her mother Mrs W H Biggers suffered serious burns. Additional small children reportedly escaped injury or death in a similar way.
Paul Birlinbach knocked out Larry Estridge in the second round of a scheduled 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight.
The University of Berlin will offer a winter course of lectures titled The United States and Canada their Position in World Economy and World Politics.
At the Tarboro street crossing of the Norfolk Southern Railroad a speeding car struck George Evans, a watchman, as he waved a lantern to warn of an approaching train. Evans was injured and taken to a hospital, with officials noting serious pain but expected recovery. Locals condemn the driver, believed intoxicated, for fleeing the scene.
A suggestion is made that Wilson could start a radio station to gain nationwide publicity like KIKA WGY and WOR. The piece imagines an early fictional stint of Station WIL in Wilson North Carolina with bedtime tales and auction bits to attract listeners.
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