Tales of a Hell Ship Apollo Crew Tell of Starvation and Escape
Rescued crew members from the steamer Apollo recount eight months of forced labor without pay while the vessel sank into disrepair. The chief engineer shot himself as engines failed and the captain refused a tow. The ship finally reached port after repairs, with the crew libeling the ship before returning to the United States.
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San Francisco
Shankars
Apollo
City of San Francisco
Beincipio
Guatemala
Vancouver Alay
Harold Grossman
Matzalan
Manganillo
Captains Race Toward Victory In Honolulu Seattle Schooner Classic
Two veteran captains near Seattle in a 2400 mile Honolulu to Seattle race. Captain Matt Peasley on the Vigilant holds a 160 mile lead over Captain C. E. Burmeister aboard the Commodore with under 400 miles remaining. Both skippers expect to reach Seattle by Christmas as a potential new record looms.
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United Pyress
Seattle
Wash
Honolulu
Matt Peasley
Marine Fame
C. E. Burmeister
Peasley
Cappy Ricks
Peter B. Kyne
Burmeister
Hawaiian Islands
Italy Adopts Gold Standard Under Mussolini Regime
Italy moves to a gold standard at 19 lira per dollar after cabinet decisions and reforms. The Bank of Italy ties to international banks, securing a $75 million gold-based credit from 15 nations led by J P Morgan group. This policy aims to stabilize prices, salaries, and the economy, with hopes for peaceful world harmony.
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Rome
Jaly
Mussolini
Bank of Italy
Bank of England
Great Britain
J. P. Morgan
Snyder Judd death row couple receive 1928 calendars
Mrs Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray, inmates at Sing Sing, were given 1928 calendars. They face execution by electric chair on January 12 for the murder of Mrs Snyder's husband. The calendars offer little comfort unless clemency is granted.
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United Press Transcontinental Wire
Osming, N. Y
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Sing-Sing
New Intimidation Charge Emerges in Oil Jury Trial
Washington December 21 a new intimidation charge was brought by defense lawyers in the Sinclair Burns oil contempt trial. Juror Edward Kidwell testified that Assistant U S Attorney James J OLeary pressured him to sign affidavits and later claimed the statements were true to the best of his knowledge. Justice Siddons promised to investigate if further details were provided.
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United Press Transcontinental
Washington
Sinclair-Burns
Burns
Sinclair
F. L. Siddons
Edward J. Kidwell
U. S
James J. O'Leary
Justice Siddons
Harry F. Sinclair
William J. Burns
Kidwell
O’leary
Peyton Gordon
Lindbergh's Mother Nears Destination
Mrs Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh completes another leg of her flight toward Mexico City to spend Christmas with her son. She landed in Brownsville at 5 02 p m and will stay overnight after leaving Tulsa earlier that day. She transited Dallas and San Antonio before reaching Brownsville and plans to continue to Mexico City.
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United Press
Brownsville
Texas
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh
Mexico City
Lindbergh
Tulsa
Okla
Dallas
San Antonio
Court Sets Date Of The Rum King Insanity Hearing
In Cincinnati on December 21 George Remus former bootleg millionaire who was acquitted yesterday of his wife’s murder on insanity grounds will appear before probate judge William Leuders on Tuesday for a sanity test. Bail is denied pending the hearing Remus is jailed under a custody verdict. three alienists will examine him beyond those who testified at trial.
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United Press
Cincinnati, CO
Dee
George Remus
William H
Leuders
Remus
Lenders
Magruder Given Further Chance To Explain Plan
Rear Admiral Thomas P. McGruder faced the House Naval Affairs Committee as a witness. His proposal to build government ships in private yards and to close the Charleston Navy Yard drew sharp criticism as costly and harmful to defense. The panel adjourned after five days of testimony, with a recall set for January 4 to extend his explanations on eliminating waste and inefficiency.
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United Press
Washington
Thomas P. McGruder
Navy
House Naval Affairs Committee
Charleston
S. C
Navy Yard
Britten
Illinois
McGruder
Sunday School Lesson Ends With Moral Test
A Sunday School teacher asks what quality to seek from God as one grows. A student answers with a witty twist, saying wise children should seek sales resistance, prompting light classroom reaction.
Livestock Prices at Kansas City Market Decline and Rise
Dec 21 cattle receipts reach 4,500 with calves 800. Market steady to 25 cents higher as good feed steers lead gains. Beef steers range 9.50 to 14.15. light yearlings and heifers 7 to 10. beef cows 6 to 7.25. vealers 7 to 10. Sheep receipts 3,000 with lambs steady to 10 cents higher. top fat lambs 12.75. bulk fat lambs 12 to 12.70. cull lambs 8 to 9.50. fat ewes 4.75 to 6.25.
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Kansas City
Copper and metal market report from New York
Copper buying remains light in New York while abroad demand firms. Domestic electrolytic copper for March delivery quoted at 14.14 1 2 cents per pound with ample supply. European destinations hover near 14.50 cents, in Hamburg Havre and London. Lead trades small around 6.50 cents in St Louis and New York, zinc near 5 5 8 cents.
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United Press
New York
Hamburg
Havre
London
St. Louis
Wanted Furs and Squirrel Hides Notice
Help wanted for furs and squirrel hides with a contact at 319 East 3rd. The notice is dated December 31 and calls for interested buyers or sellers to call.
Zinc price in East St. Louis stabilizes
The market quotes prime western zinc at 5.65 cents per pound in East St. Louis, aligning with yesterday's range of 5.65 to 5.67 1 2 cents per pound.
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St. Louis
New York Stocks Endure Wide Swings as Copper Shares Rise
Trading on December 21 saw broad price fluctuations with sharp drops in several hot performers and a recovery later as copper stocks renewed strength. Banks called in loans in the forenoon triggering heavy selling. call money rose to 4 1 2 percent before easing and copper issues led a late rise.
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United Press Transcontinental
New York
Greene Cananea
Industrial stocks rise amid mixed market day
American smelters and U S Steel advanced sharply while overall industrials lacked strong support. Several railroad issues remained in demand as new issues entering the market did not sway the bond market. Commodities eased and cotton held to a narrow trading range.
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Ing American
U. S. Steel
Adlerika Relief Claim From Winslow Drug Store Ad
Mrs Glenn Butler reports relief from stomach gas after Adlerika. She says even one spoonful relieves gas and removes old waste matter, improving meals and sleep. Winslow Drug Store promotes Adlerika as a solution.
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Adlerika
Glenn Butler
Winslow Drug Store
Soothing Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
A long advertisement appeals to readers to buy a 35 cent bottle of old honest Jacobs Oil for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It claims 65 years of use and that the oil is harmless and quickly removes soreness without skin burning.
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Jacobs Oil
Mentho-Sulphur Promise for Quick Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Mentho-Sulphur as a cure for unsightly skin eruptions, rashes, and eczema. It claims rapid improvement the next day and praises sulfur’s unmatched healing properties, urging readers to obtain a small jar from druggists.
Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the quickest relief for sore backs. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers penetrates in minutes, curing soreness and stiffness. The packaging bears the Rowles name and is sold by druggists.
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Rowles
Catarrh No More with Hals Cream Balm
A vintage ad promises fast relief from nasal catarrh and congestion. It touts a fragrant antiseptic cream that opens air passages in minutes, alleviates headaches and nighttime breathing issues, and urges readers to buy a small bottle from a druggist.
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Winslow, Arizona
Charles D. McCauley
Old Elks Building
Chester W. LaPrade
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Arizona
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Emily Sidlo
Powder Puff Beauty Shoppe
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Olds Bros. Lumber Co
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Kinsley Ave
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Arthur F. Switzer
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