Rum era royal clipper Guilia sinks off California coast
The former kingly clipper Guilia, renamed from a rum ship, met a dramatic end off the California coast after a failed voyage from Havana to Vancouver. The ship, once famed across Europe for speed and romance, ran out of coal near Ensenada and sank following a storm, with its crew praying for rescue as the vessel burned.
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Associated Press
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Guiliast
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Spain
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Cuba
Mexico
Ensenada
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Vancouver
Yarth
Crew Rescued by Passing Ship After Incident
All crew members were rescued by a passing vessel and taken to San Francisco. The report notes the swift救援 completion and subsequent arrival in port.
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San Francisco
Man Living Alone Severely Burned in Cumberland Fire
John Whitacre of Dixie West Virginia, living alone in a small frame house opposite South Cumberland, was severely burned when his dwelling burned. He lost about 800 dollars in lumber under the ban 50 in cash and all personal belongings while trying to save goods. The fire is believed to have started from an overheated flue.
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Cumberland
John Whitacre
Dixie
W. Va
South Cumberland
Whitacre
Manila Treasure Hunters Dig For Hidden Wealth
Two chests of Spanish gold believed buried a century ago in Claro Babuyan caves lure Manila residents to hunt for treasure. Natives say an old woman hid the hoard to shield it from earthquakes and volcanic activity on this northern Philippine island. Coastguard reports recovered two brass cannons about five feet long and a ship's bell from a British warship wrecked there.
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Associated Press
Manila
Claro Babuyan
Island Bell Rung in Secluded Temple Lacking Priest
Report notes a dilapidated island temple without a priest and its bell used to summon worshippers. It mentions two volcanoes on the island, highlighting the remote religious site and natural features.
Estate of Portier Left Heir, Widow Receives Remainder Assets
Probate filings show Oscar C. Portner died recently leaving an estate valued around $166,1000. The will leaves the bulk to his widow Mary A. Portner with trustees Lam bert and Yeatrhan guiding succession. The widow receives $1 until eldest child reaches age 21, after which the estate is divided among the children.
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Gistent
Washington
Oscar C. Portner
William P” Pea Birter
Portner
Tate
Enildren
Tka Ghidren
Plucky Woman Fights Owl Then Wins Desperate Battle
Tacoma report details Mrs. Wilson rescuing a large great horned owl near Sou Betis Washington. She lunged, grabbed the bird, and endured talon and beak wounds while holding it until her husband killed the creature. The owl measured four feet five inches across the wings.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Dec
Sou Betis
Historic Letters From Mary Queen of Scots Donated for Nation
In London a campaign to raise 1000 pounds funds the sale of 22 documents tied to Mary Queen of Scots. The letters, signed and subscribed, come from the Mure of Rowallan archives and were never offered for sale before.
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London
Mary Queen of Scots
Mure
Row- Alan
Ex Justice Pitney Dead at Capital
The Associated Press reports former Supreme Court Justice Millon Millon Pitney died in Washington at age 66. He retired from the bench on December 31 due to illness.
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Justice Pitney
Associated Press
Washington
Milllon Pitney
U S Farm Census Probes Roads and Radios in Virginia
The federally led farm census in Virginia asks about farm access to markets and road conditions to aid highway planning. It lists questions on dirt versus paved roads and the share of farms with radios to track weather and prices, reflecting a broader data effort.
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U.S
Associated Press
Richmond
Viednia
Henry M. Taylor
Federal
Virginia
Policeman Foils Fire at Empiré Theatre Ticket Office
A passerby alerted police to a blaze at the Empiré Theatre ticket office on 46 Rouss Avenue. Policeman Dove forced entry, buckets of water extinguished the fire, preventing major damage to a floor and chimney area with only a large hole burned through. No fire alarm was triggered.
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Empiré Théatre
Rouss Avenue
Social and Personal notices from Winchester area
Invitations have been received from Mr and Mrs Frank Lackland Sublett of Harrisonburg Virginia for the marriage of their daughter Eleanor Sublett to Lt John England Catlin US Army at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Isonburg on Tuesday at 8 pm A reception will follow at Bent Willow the bride’s home. Well known Cumberland Md orchestra Peck Mills will play for the Valley Promoters dance at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow. Dr J Wha Sherry president of Citizens National Bank observed his ninety first birthday quietly at home with friends and flowers.
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Winchester
Frank Lackland Sublett
Harrisonburg
Eleanor Sublett
John England Catlin
Aieutenant
United States
Emmanuel Escopal Church
Isonburg
Bent Willow
George Washington
A Oni Cumberland
Peck Mills
Walts Danc
J. W. McSherry
Martinsburg
W. Va
Evening Journal
Jim
Citizens National Bank
Burke Street
Nurthbers
McSherry
Miss Reba Burns Returns to Coach Handley Band Benefit
Miss Reba Burns of Tampa returns from Norfolk to coach the play The Flappers Daughter which benefits the Handley School Boys Band and Friendship Fire Company. Mrs. W. L. Irvin and children and Mrs. C. T. Brodie of Detroit were registered at Hotel Jack over the weekend.
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Reba Burns
Tampa
Fla
Norfolk
Handley School Boys’ Band
Ny Friendship Fire Company
W. L. Irvin
C. T. Brodie
Detroit, Mich
Jack
Weekend visitors fill Hamilton town notes at local hotels
A jumble of visits fills the Hamilton town scene with weekend guests at the George Washington Hotel and the Commercial Hotel. Local residents including Mr. Charles G tor of Hamilton and Reinhart Co of cock Md are listed among those traveling, with many others from nearby towns appearing in town gossip and social mentions.
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Charles ,G Tor
Hamilton Town
Reinhart Co Ofcock
George Washington Hotel
League of Nations Council Takes Up Japan Request
In private session the council considers Japan's request to postpone a conference on Geneva arrangements and to defer discussion until the council meeting. The decision remains pending and the league awaits further guidance.
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RCMB
Council of the League of Nations
Yok Land
Geneva
Council
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