Nation faces Christmas tragedy and mine disaster
Christmas holiday weekend brings more than cheer with AP reporting 311 plus dead from traffic and other causes across the nation. A mine explosion at Monequa Newfoundland left 54 trapped with 12 recovered and 27 more found. family deaths in Arkansas from poisoned Christmas cake highlight ongoing dangers.
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Max Rogers the Theatrical Star Dies at 59
Max Rogers, a nationally known stage favorite and member of the Rogers brothers German dialect comedy trio, is dead at 59 in New York. He and his brothers entertained audiences with sketches such as Rogers Brothers in Spain and Rogers Brothers in Wall Street.
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Associated Press
New York
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Spain
Wall Street
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Wife Preservers from Turkish Towels Make Baby Bibs
Partly worn Turkish towels and washcloths serve as good bibs for babies. Cut into semicircles and bind with bias tape for a simple reuse project.
Royalist Coup Foreseen in Germany by Keyserling
Count Leo Keyserling, a leading central European aristocrat, predicts a royalist coup in Germany within weeks. He asserts President Hindenburg will resign, clearing the path for Crown Prince Wilhelm to ascend the throne, with Wilhelm’s 26 year old son at Konigsberg University. The crown prince and his son are above.
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Leo Keyserling
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Former Resident Writes Of Prices In West
E. R. Lindstrom, long time Winchester resident now in Page North Dakota, writes friend R T Bryarly about farm prices in the northwest. He says he sold 800 bushels of wheat for 27 cents a bushel and 100 bushels of potatoes for 8 cents, 100 bushels of oats for 6 cents, totaling 230 dollars. He notes coal cost 12 50 a ton, nearly the price of 50 bushels of wheat, and higher than the crop prices. The piece ends with a note on the origin of the saying Charity begins at home.
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Two Shot By Police Suspected Of Hold-up
Ellis Howdyshell and Samuel Branson were wounded and captured in Moorefield West Virginia after a Christmas Eve hold up. Police officer Gilbert Robbiner fired when the suspects tried to flee from a surrounded house. Walter Howdyshell, Ellis brother, was also arrested after the Wolfes identified the trio.
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Chevy Chase
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Winchester
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Hebron
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Henry M. Baker
Glendobbin
Frederick County
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Virginia
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Rogers
Thornton Bryarly
Philip Glaize
William P. McGuire
James P. Reardon, Jr
Garner Edmonds
McKenny Berry
Sir Walter Scott
Ellis Howdyshell
Samuel Branson
Moorefield
W. Va
Allegany County
Cumberland
Gilbert Robbiner
Branson
Howdyshell
Long Roman Week and the Ocorrina Origin Tale
The piece notes an eight day week used by Romans before Christ and defines the musical instrument called ocorina as Tyrolean in origin. It includes a quote on how prosperity alters character, attributed to Rufus.
Hoover Hints on 1936 Nomination Riles Republicans
Charles D Hilles reports Hoover shows interest in reorganizing the Republican party to win renomination in 1936. White House aides name Lawrence Richey to lead the task, triggering opposition from Old Guard and Progressive factions. James W Wadsworth, newly elected representative and former New York senator, leads a Washington push to seize control of the national committee.
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White House
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Old Guard
Charles D. Hilles
New York
Early 19th Century Women’s Rights Event Mentions Seneca Falls
The passage lists winners in a prettily dressed dolls contest led by Miss Betty Jane Gearing and others. In June 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott led the first women’s rights convention at Seneca Falls, marking a pivotal event in the movement.
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Mary Copenhaver
Nan- Sunes
Betty Stryker
Bob- Lee DeHaven
Dorothy Cooper
Betty Ann Hawthorne
Gretna Patton
Maxine Keckley
Dorothy Armel
Katherine Slaughter
Marguerite Thompson
Nancy Swimley
Frances Ryan
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lucretia Mott
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Rouss Firemen To Stage Public Show Thursday
The Rouss Fire Company will entertain the public Thursday at 8 p.m. in Rouss Hall at West Boscawen and Braddock streets. President Lee M. Lamp announced Prof. Shapiro and Company magicians will perform glass eating, fire and novelty acts along with Carlie Costie the escape artist and Mandy the European sensation. Admission is free.
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Braddock Streets
Lee M. Lamp
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Carlie Costie
Mandy
Rouss Hall
Vicks Colds Plan Cuts Cold Cases and Costs
In trials last winter Vicks Colds Control Plan reduced cold incidence and duration by half and cut costs by more than half. The packaging guides how to implement the plan at home.
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Vicks Plan
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George Hill Gives Diamond Ring to Lila Lee for Christmas
Screen actress Lila Lee received a diamond ring from George Hill a well known film director. Hill is the former husband of Frances Marion and Lee was previously married to James Kirkwood.
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Lila
James Kirkwood
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Frances Marion
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