Janesville Snowstorm Delays Travel and Accidents
Frigid morning blanket of four inches snarled traffic in Janesville with icy streets and several accidents. A 55 year old woman was hospitalized after a sidewalk fall. Snow cleared sections of business districts as crews battled drifts and government workers remained on site to support regular jobs.
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All - Ohio
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Henry Silverwood
Bethesda Hospital
Melrose Avenue
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CWA
Faia
New York
United States
Eveleth
Minn
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Murder in unclear report linked to Sasich family case
Fragmentary OCR outlines a domestic homicide with names such as Edith Sasich and Peter Tedhy, involving a husband Seck and wife slaving claim. Readable parts indicate a Christmas period incident, a murder at a home, and police involvement.
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Amrita
Stephen “Archplay
Stanley Drengon Thelt
Edith Sasich
Massnd
Pyter Tedhy
Steve Sasich
Ascenans Hustand
Mra Sasich
Stan
Yoalo
Ain
Bev
Freight Car Wreck Triggers Bombardment Aftermath
Cape injuries rise as freight cars derail during a fierce aerial bombardment over Foochew. Reports confirm casualties and extensive property damage while authorities trace the wreckage and investigate the driver and vehicle involved. The incident intersects with uprisings backed by Chiang Kai-shek forces as a chaotic day unfolds.
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Shanchat
Russia Plans Another Stratosphere Flight
Russia plans another stratosphere flight as officials seek to extend records. The report mentions the USSR potential to surpass prior marks and references spaceflight leaders and mission plans amid tense posturing.
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Russia
Vigil Held to Nab Escaped Desperado Bowman
Sheriff Lou Adrain and Morgan county officers with state police maintained a vigil to trap Neal Bowman, an escaped desperado who fled Lima hospital after a Christmas Day breakout. Bowman, born in Chesterhill, and his brother Howard led outlaws terrorizing southeastern Ohio, including an early morning Malta incident. He was moved from Brow County to the Lima hospital about 18 months ago after parole violations.
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Lou Adrain
Morgan County
Neal Bowman
Onio
Bowman
Ohio Penitentiary
Brow County
Lima Hospital
Howard
Ohio
Apo Severn
Malta
Mide
Pricon
Ieokouy
de Nati
Craig Admits Shooting and Pleads Guilty
Craig admitted to shooting and killing a man he lived with during a drinking bout on Newark road. He claimed self defense and pleaded guilty to manslaughter of Wysocki, 43, of the same address. He was held for the grand jury with bond set at 1000. The incident occurred after an argument and fight at a tenants’ farm house on Route 1.
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George Craig
Newark Road
N Municipal
William Freilich
Craig
Wisock
Charles 3 Leasure
Wisocn
Bip Jack
Craig, Wysocki
George Kluk
Little Jack
Cyarencki
Route 1
Mary Seconds
Government Takes Over Slum Housing Project in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 26 officials announced the government has assumed control of the Dieseland slum housing program. The move ends prior programs and will channel funds into a housing project expected to rent at six to seven dollars per room monthly. A Works Housing Corporation committee and Cleveland Homes Toe are named as local coordinators.
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Gleveland
Ita
Housing Corporation
Beer's Distributors Question Liquor Dispensing Status
In Columbus on December 6 1898 the new state liquor control commission met with officials from Governor White's office to discuss the authority over beer distributors. The panel sought to interpret liquor laws allowing beer distributors to sell and retail during the pre store period, and to clarify Hill provisions affecting drug stores. Judge Edward T Dixon and Leonard supported Dixon as chairman, while contemplating an early ruling from federal authorities under the distillers code, including Rufus Choate.
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Whites
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Edward T Dixon Democrat
Cinciunatic
T Leonard
State Industrial Commission
Faser
Leonard
Cecige O'Brien
Lappear
Expr Seed
Dixon
Federal Distilers’ Code Alitiorits
Rufus Choate
New York
Chio
Tronard
Priceless Christmas Gift For Blind Boy
A boy from Springfield Missouri received lifes changing eye surgery and his first glimpse of color and sound. Hospital nurses staged a holiday celebration as he learned to name colors, enjoy decorations, and hold his first drum after the cataract and related procedures. The moment marked a poignant Christmas gift for the child and family.
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Springfield
Loren Lockhart
Beth Blind
Nia
War Veteran Tells of Plot After Arrest
Robert Wiles a 49-year-old World War II veteran confessed to beating to death 15-year-old Herbert Harris Jr. with an iron bar after luring him to a deserted farm home in an alleged kidnapping plot. He implicated John Martin Rushton, who denies involvement. Both men were held in the state penitentiary as investigators seek motive. Harris was vice president of Home Stores, Inc. The incident followed a failed ransom note and a Christmas gifts drive conducted by the veteran’s bureau.
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Herbert H. Harris, Jr
Wilds
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A M . Scarborough
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Rusheton
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Wilda
Ohio Double Holiday Claims Dozens Die In Widespread Crashes
A string of traffic accidents over a double holiday killed at least 23 Ohioans and injured many more. Victims include Mrs. George Weisel and Henry Weisel among others. crashes involved cars, trucks, and a bus, with a passenger fatally struck at a roadway. Authorities cited hazardous conditions and noted several fatalities occurred in urban and rural areas alike.
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Howey
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Kala Charis
Burlar Ton
Louis
Warner
Pieter d
Fister
Heilen
Ales Wehaere
Carl Cr Foren
Landslides Add Terror to Flood Stricken Northwest
Northwest flood disaster worsens as landslides threaten evacuees in Oregon Washington and Idaho. Homes wrecked and communications damaged, with multiple fatalities and extensive property loss. Rescue workers struggle amid freezing weather as streams inundate towns near Clatskanie and Seattle.
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Ore
Kelson
Seattle
Washington
Idaho
Strate
Clatskanie
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OKE Creek
Revere Alin
Howse & Oynis
Goerner Ross
Emery George
Robert
Virre
Jack
Mes Allen
CWA
Donald
Maple Veles
Wastlngen
Oregon
Aberdeen
Resigns Post When Shipping Code Delayed
A regional corporate official resigns after a shipping code delay affects operations. The report notes internal disagreement and mentions forthcoming changes at the company, with limited details about the broader impact on services or customers.
Cambridge Woman Sues Mother-In-Law
A Cambridge woman files a lawsuit against her mother-in-law asserting legal claims. The case outlines alleged disputes over family conduct and asserts damages or relief sought through court action. The readable fragments reference a lawsuit and involved parties.
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Cambridge
Murder Charge Sought in Deaf Mute Sweetheart Slaying
Grand Rapids police seek William McMann on a murder charge in the death of his deaf mute sweetheart Matkareh Percy. McMann remained at large as a nationwide search expanded after the victim was shot three times and the suspect fled. Police traced a note and other clues as they pursued leads across the city.
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Grand Rapids
Saureday
Fred
Police Arrest Man Wanted For Murder
Police report the arrest of a man wanted for murder in connection with a shooting at a London or Virginia area location. The suspect, Sant Saain, 40, faces charges related to killing an acquaintance during an argument over music, cave access, and food. He is to be returned to the jurisdiction for further proceedings.
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Columbus
Sant Saain
Ney
London
Cheletinas
Landon Monda Atten
Mus Cave
Lindhereh
Money Held For Safekeeping Stolen
A garbled entry reports money held for safekeeping stolen on December 2. The fragment mentions a person named Shanee and references a death of someone named Ger Tee, but details are unclear and the text is partial.
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Boyren
Dee
Madame Seeress Foresees Peace and Prosperity in 1924
Mme Blanche de Paunac of France predicted 1924 would bring peace and renewed prosperity. She also forecast that next September would begin a new era of prosperity for the United States and the world, drawing attention from interested onlookers.
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Mme
Blanche de Paunac
France
Ernary
Mme de Paunac
United States
Tore
Spa planter and miner tale in crorles mine note
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Spa and references to a mine, a resident, and anticipated production. Unclear details and many garbled phrases hinder concrete facts or outcomes.
National Rites For 191 Wreck Victims in France
Paris ministers planned a funeral for Lagny wreck victims after a deadly express crash in dense fog. 191 known dead, many injured, candles lit in Meaux as inquiries focus on semaphore signals and safety.
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Lagny
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ry-Nancy
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Santa Claus Indirect Cause of Child Death
A damaged report from Searsdale describes the death of eight year old Dorothy near Christmas. Coroner notes indicate the child's fatal incident arose after her mother awaited Santa Claus arrival. Authorities report the mother had left the child briefly, and Dorothy was found dead at home in Westchester hours later.
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Two More Arrests In Gangster Roundup
Chicago officials announce two additional arrests in a major gangster roundup tied to the Dillinger gang. Suspects include Ted Jack Fest Sider Harry and Milton Crouch, named as part owners or affiliates, with authorities asserting links to Indiana connec tions and ongoing security measures as officers guard the area.
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Indiana
Ted Jack
Fest
Harry
Milton Croucn
Barry Eas
Jona Dillinger
Barr
Oberlin Wins Fight for Municipal Light Plant
Oberlin, Ohio won a federal court case affirming the city's right to proceed with selling bonds for a municipal light plant. Judge Samuel West denied an injunction stopping the bond issue and allowed construction to continue while preserving limited contacts with the Ohio Electric Power Co for pumping and city needs.
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Sould
Ohio Eledric Power Company
Oberlin
West
Power Company
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Seer
Milk Delivery Crippled by City Strike
Union action halted milk delivery across the area, leaving homes without the usual shipments. Drivers faced lockouts and chaos disrupted by coordinated labor protests, while transportation unions expressed sympathy and support for the striking workers.
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Mike Aviars
Hoptila
Mes
Panice Encorts
Metnahiic
General Sympathy
TANL
Phildelphia Rapid Tranat
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Women Fliers Near Sixth Day Aloft
Frances and Helen Rleney extend endurance flight near Miami Beach as they near six days aloft on Christmas over the sea. They refuel and press toward the world record of about six days four hours held last year by Horrell and Thaaden, signaling plans to stay in the air longer as thousands watch.
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Helen Rleney
King & New S
St Lest
Horrell
oLuise Thaden
Grand Christan
Miami
Miami Beach
Weather Outlook: Snow and Colder in North Tonight
Snow and cloudy skies give way to very cold conditions tonight with a risk of snow in the extreme north portions. A colder air mass follows through Wednesday, bringing a colder and drier pattern to eastern portions.
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Wedneatsy
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