Hirohito Becomes Japan's 124th Emperor After Death of Yoshito
Yoshito dies in the early hours of Christmas morning. Hirohito, his eldest son, becomes emperor after the old ruler yields the throne. The simple rite at Hayama includes sacred treasure transfer and the privy seal. A three day imperial ritual marks the accession with Nagako named empress and Sadako becoming dowager-empress. Coronation unlikely before November 1928 due to mourning.
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Weather Forecast for New Mexico and Arizona
Saturday and Sunday should be fair with warmer temperatures. Highs in the 70s to 80s and dry conditions across the region.
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U S Condolences On Mikado Death Sent By Coolidge
President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg sent sympathy messages to Japan on the death of Emperor Hirohito. The messages expressed profound grief for the imperial family's loss and extended condolences to Empress Kojio, noting the deep personal bereavement of the Japanese people.
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Carol Believed On Way To Take Seat On Throne Paris
Carol former crown prince of Roumania has been absent from his Neuilly villa for over thirty hours amid reports he is returning to Bucharest to resume Hohenzollern prerogatives. Neighbors say he may be celebrating Christmas, while others say he left Paris by Simpson Express Thursday night with his private secretary and may have separated from Magda Lupescu.
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M Dermott Guilty In Editor Case
Canton, Ohio December 24. Patrick Hugene McDermott found guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of Canton publisher Don R. Mellett. Jury recommended mercy after about an hour of deliberation. Sentence deferred until after Christmas.
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Standard Reports Foot of Snowfall
Holbrook reporting one foot of snow in Standard and Pinedale. John Zalah asked L C Henning about starting the Standard Lumber mill next Monday, first operation since last summer’s fire. Roumania notes and shifting royal positions appear in brief, unrelated items.
Wall Street Sings Carols and Feeds Needy at Christmas
New York stock exchange and curb market join in holiday spirit as Christmas trees light up the canyon of cash. Officials close at noon, then distribute gifts for poor children with carols, alongside trees at Times Square Madison Square and area hospitals.
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Pontiff Leads Rome In Christmas Prayer
Pope Pius led Rome in Christmas mass as bells rang through the Eternal City. In Vatican chambers and the city’s twenty score churches worshippers gathered from small candlelit chapels to grand basilicas, joining in a unison prayer for the birth of Christ.
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Promising American Novelist George Looms Dies in Denver
George Looms a leading young American novelist died in Denver Colorado early this afternoon Death was caused by unspecified causes according to AP reporting Authorities did not immediately release further details about the death leaving the cause to be announced later by medical staff and family.
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Bisbee Cattleman Freed In Slaying
Robert Mallory, a Bisbee cattleman, was acquitted of murder in the slaying of Lon Guy, a cattle buyer, after claiming self defense. He testified he was beaten with pliers before the shooting. the justice of the peace released him with liberty. The prosecuting attorney did not rule out filing another charge in a different court. Mallory, age 40, spoke after his defense team’s motion to dismiss was sustained.
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Coolidges Lead Nation in Singing Of Radio Carols
President and Mrs Coolidge hosted a nationwide Christmas carol event from the White House as radio broadcasts guided the nation. The Brookyn Central Congregational choir led the singing with Marine Band music and an address by Senator Capper of Kansas, while Dec 24 1925 coverage notes rain and planned tree decorations at the White House.
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Wreck of Ponce de Leon Kills 19 In Rockmart Georgia
Engineer Robert M. Pearce dies after a Southern Railway collision near Rockmart Georgia. No. 2 Ponce de Leon crashes into No. 101 Royal Palm while a Christmas homebound crowd travels from Chicago to Florida. Twenty injured. A siding order was reportedly neglected.
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Arizona calls special session over Swing-Johnson bill
Governor Hunt moves to guard Arizona's rights by convening a special session January 3 to fund a state river committee to Washington. The measure aims to block the Boulder Canyon act and push for a favorable river agreement amid long running Arizona California Nevada disputes tied to the Colorado River. President Coolidge reportedly may respond to Arizona's concerns as the river conference stalls.
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Bank Bandit Strikes First National Bank of Tell
A lone bandit robbed cashier Clarence Wylie of 1500 dollars at the First National Bank of Tell Texas fifteen miles southwest of Childress. After forcing the cashier to surrender all cash in sight the robber locked the teller in the vault and escaped. The bandit expressed triumph with the remark The Lord has smiled on me.
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