Virginia Education Reforms and Road Plan Debate
Governor outlines consolidation of school boards into five county bodies, endorses higher ed reforms, tuition adjustments, and a chancellor concept. Proposes 1500 mile highway expansion funded by increased gasoline tax, plus penitentiary license tag production and lynching crackdown measures. Also supports Williamsburg restoration and a Robert E. Lee statue donation plan.
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Three Members of Family Killed In Train Crash
A family of three from South Weldon North Carolina died when their car collided with Seaboard train No 10 at a private crossing near Roanoke Junction. Mr and Mrs Harrellson and their four year old daughter died or later from injuries. The parents were killed instantly and the child died after hospital treatment. Surviving siblings range up to age 16.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
KK. Harrellson
South Weldon
N. C
Roanoke Junction
Harrellson
Roanoke Rapids
Harrelson
Southhawks
Senate votes for lowering of excessive tariff rates
Washington Jan 16 The Senate approved by a 6 0 to 34 vote a resolution urging downward revision of excessive tariff rates without specifying which. The measure, backed by 12 Republicans one Farmer-Labor and 41 Democrats, faces a House unsure how to act as administration leaders oppose tariff legislation this session.
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MacMaster
South Dakota
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Thought He Was In Another City Arrests Man On Drunk Charge
A man using the name J F Wellen was arrested on a drunk charge. In police court he believed he was in Hagerstown Maryland then Martinsburg West Virginia, later Winchester Virginia, unable to recall how he arrived. He regretted missing his mother’s funeral in Martinsburg. He was fined 17 dollars. Martinsburg inquiry found no funeral in that city that morning.
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Coolidge Heads Home as Cuba Celebrates Conference Opening
President Coolidge left Cuban shores amid a joyous crowd as he urged hemispheric unity. He told the gathering that no one else can discharge the duty, calling for all 21 American republics to join in defending freedom bequeathed by Columbus. Cuba showed strong interest and pride at the conference’s sixth gathering.
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Mustard Ointment Promises Relief Without Plaster Burn
Grandmother spoke of mustard for congestion and colds but feared blistering from plaster. Mustard ointment offers similar relief without plaster, leaving a clean white preparation oil of mustard content. It claims to ease sore throats bronchitis croup stiff neck and other pains with rub in action.
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Syegpéan
Houston Hosts 1928 Democratic Nominating Convention
Houston accepts the challenge of staging the 1928 Democratic nominating convention for about 30 000 attendees next June. The city highlights its growing port facilities, hotel capacity, and potential new venues to accommodate delegates and guests, emphasizing its expanding status and readiness.
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Cuban Premier at U S conference in Havana crowds cheer
President Machado addresses a jammed National Theatre conference scene expressing gratitude for U S leadership and pledging fraternal understanding, universal peace, and moral unity among nations. The gathering shows immense enthusiasm as delegates from far and near prepare for a week of talks toward better relations.
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McFarland Is Sentenced For Possessing Liquor
George McFarland was sentenced to three months in jail and fined $118 in police court for illegal liquor possession. Officers had raided his home last autumn finding about ten gallons. He returned to town recently and was arrested at his house at 3 am by Officers Hollis, Boyd and Strosnider. Given his illness it is believed he will be committed to the State Farm rather than the state road force.
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State Farm
Wounds Wife and Wounds Children Then Kills Self
Salvatore Salci of Corona Illinois shot and killed his wife then wounded his three stepchildren, two critically, before fatally shooting himself with a double barreled shotgun in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Salvatore Salci
Corona, IL. I
Ely's Cream Balm Heals Congested Nostrils Head
An old advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve head colds and catarrh. It claims instant relief as nostrils open and the head clears after applying a small amount into the nose. The copy emphasizes fragrance and antiseptic effects for swollen mucous membranes.
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Ely
Two Children In Critical Condition After Incident
Two children, Antoinette aged 13 and Salvatore aged 5, remained in critical condition following the incident.
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Antoinette
Salvatore
Miners Rescued Alive After Twelve Hours Entombment
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on January 17 two miners were rescued alive after being trapped for more than twelve hours by a coal fall in a level 700 feet underground. Rescue teams worked through the night to reach them and bring them to the surface.
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Hazleton, Pa
Nine Miners Rescued From Ondida Mine No Injuries Reported
Nine miners were rescued from the Ondida mine near here owned by the Lehigh Valley Coal Company. A rescue squad heard the phrase All's well late last night confirming all were safe, ending fears of relatives.
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Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Beating swords into plowshares jubilee steered by history
A Beaumont Enterprise Journal note laments that turning weapons into farm tools will fail if the community repeats harmful historical patterns and violence in its youth. The piece urges reflection and peaceful progress to break cycles of conflict.
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Beaumont Enterprise Journal
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