Minnesota forest fires devastate towns amid rising toll
Six killed and two towns destroyed as fires raged across northern Minnesota with Cotton and Central Lakes wiped out and Keleey Evoeleyth centers threatened. National guardsmen and volunteers aided refugees while Duluth faced a scare as winds shifted and farmers lost homes and livestock in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Duluth
Leo J. Moerke
Markham
Central Lakes
Catton
Keleey
Here
Evoeleyth
Minnesota Guards to Aid Fire Zone in North Woods
St Paul minnesota Aug 17 several Minnesota national guard units will likely be called out to assist in the forest fire zone in northern Minnesota as fires threaten small towns in the porcupine Range country State forester W T Cox reports fires run from 100 miles north of the city to the Canadian boundary and pose a greater menace than in years drought conditions and strong winds elevate danger and force intensified efforts to prevent spread
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Doluth
Eveleyth
Mesaba Tron
Ve Levth
Fairbanks
Silver Creek
Vimio
Cotton
Wisennein
St. Paul
Miam
Minnesota National Guard
Minnesota
Oon Range
W. T. Cox
Here
Canadian
Indictments in Chinatown murder case name two men
Indictments charging first degree murder were returned today against Tom Yee and James Chuk in connection with the killing of Low, national head of the Hi Song tong in Chinatown on the night of August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Yee
James Chuk
He Low
Hi Song Tong
Chinatown
Rivalry Routes Tourists Away from New Mexico Trails
Albuquerque loses thousands in tourist traffic as westbound travelers are steered toward rival routes via Dodge City and Colorado. Leo Leaden notes suspicions rise among transcontinental tourists, hurting Santa Fe and Albuquerque revenue. calls for chamber action to mediate north south route differences and provide unbiased road data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Chamber of Commrecee
Albquerque
New Mexico
Leo Rk.aden
Needles
Trinidad
Ithern
Dodge City
Kansas
Iden
Newxico
Mexico
Santa Fe
Alquerque
Mr. Leaden
Chamber of Jcommerce
Los Lunas
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
Denver Weather Forecast Mixed Showers and Temperature Change
Denver forecast August 17 indicates occasional showers likely Saturday with unsettled south and a chance of showers in the north. Temperatures to vary widely with cooler central portions and warmer areas elsewhere. Arizona forecast calls for generally fair weather with some east portion showers and a trend toward fair conditions Friday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Arizona
Rail Strike Peace Meeting Yields Decision 13
Train service leaders and rail executives met to discuss a settlement of the shopmen's strike. The gathering aimed to reach an accord and end walkouts affecting railroad operations.
Railroad unions seek deal as coal strike pushes talks forward
A high level conference of railroad executives and train service unions adjourned without a settlement on August 17. Leaders warned the coal strike will shape railway outcomes with shortages of cars and a surge in demand for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Associated
T. DeWitt Custer
Association of
Hat Way
Tral
Speedy
Bert M. Jewel
Railway Labor Department
American Federation ‘of Labor
Brotherhood
Wartey S
Railroad Labor Board
Harding
Julius IK. Kruttschnitt
Seathern
Inglewood raid case jurors hear grand jury statements
Seventeen of thirty six defendants testified before a grand jury and were read statements admitting participation in the Inglewood raid. jurors were told each statement applied to the individual speaker. The prose cution also presented a typed account found in the office safe of Coburn and Price claiming citizens acted to seize bootleggers and a still.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Inglewood
Fidel
Matias Hiduayen
Redondo Head
I. I. Bryson
Leonard Ruege
Woerner
M. B. Mosher
Mosher
Nathan A. Baker
Kuo Klux
William c. Doran
William C. Coburn
Grand Goblin
G. W Price
King Kleagle
Ingleswood
Kieagle Baker
Murphy Stables Sweep Two Grand Circuit Race Events
Murphy stables from Poughkeepsie N C won two of four events at Belmont Driving Park in the Grand Circuit meet. Margaret Dillon captured the free for all pace and Bill Sharen won the Bullshead stake for 2:13 trotters with a $2500 purse. Thompson Dillon took the William Penn stake for 2-year-old trotters. Brandywine placed second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Murphy Stables
Poughkeepsie
N. C
Belmont Driving Park
Margaret Dillon
Bill Sharen
Bullshead
Thompson Dillon
William Penn
Brandywine
Arrest Made in Case of Alleged Albritton Drowning Return
A man claimed to be Elwell H. Albritton of Gladsden, once reported drowned in the Coosa River two years ago, was arrested and is being transferred from Aberdeen Washington to Birmingham under guard of private detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Elwell H. Albritton
Gladsden
Coosa
Aberdeen
Wash
Four Prisoners Escape with Warden Kidnapped in South Dakota
Four inmates Henry Coffer Joe Foreman Joe Teel and J B King kidnapped Warden George Jamison after knifing Deputy Warden Arthur Machow at the South Dakota penitentiary. They fled in a parked tourist car and stopped in Ellis to steal another vehicle, prompting a statewide manhunt by police and American Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sioux Falla
B. B
Arthur Machow
South Dakota
George W. Jamison
American Legion
Parent
Kerry
Jamison
Ellis
Henry Coffer
Joe Foreman
Joe Teel
J. B. King
Deruty Muchow
Dempsey Brennan Exhibition May Be Halted by Indiana Governor
American Legion officials say they will cancel the planned ten round Dempsey Brennan bout at Michigan City Labor Day if Governor McCray rules the event illegal. The Legion argues it is an exhibition not a prize fight, while McCray insists it is a prize bout to be stopped and the governor expects local officials to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Michigan City
Jrd
Labor Day
McCray
Oswald Ryan
the Legion
Indiana
Ivan
Legion
Ryan
Dempsey and Brennan Train Despite Heat in Michigan City
In Michigan City Indiana on August 17 Jack Dempsey and Bill Brennan kept training despite a heat spell and Governor McCray's ban on Labor Day fights. Dempsey boxed five rounds Brennan four. They sparred with multiple opponents and concluded with bag work and shadow boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Mc. Cray
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Dempsey
Brennan
Jack Thompson
Jack Taylor
Joe Benjamin
Kid Norfolk
Panama Joe Gans
Love healer Moore faces deception charges in Chicago
Albert J. Moore head of the Life Institute and self styled doctor was brought to police court on charges of deception in practice of a religious cult. He allegedly collected about 2000 from prominent Chicago women to heal homes and make them divorce proof. Formal hearing set for next Tuesday with additional witnesses expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert J. Moore
Moore
Life Institute
W. W. Talcott
Talcott
James Henry Cartwright
State Supreme Court
Democratic Women of Las Vegas Organize Club
At a West side meeting in Las Vegas New Mexico the Democratic Club of Las Vegas formed to support the party in the upcoming election. Cerverata Sanchez was elected president and Mrs BK C de Baca became vice president with talks by Ortiz Archibald McMillan and Florence de Baca among others. Plans were made for appointments and campaign strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
N. M
Democratic Ladies of the
West Side
Democratic Club of
Cerverata Sanchez
BK. C. de Baca
Susana Ortiz
Byron Archibald
McMillan
East Side Club
Florence C. de Baca
la Vos del Pueblo
Hearst Denies Gubernatorial Candidacy
William Randolph Hearst declares in the New York Evening Journal that he is not a candidate for governor. He would consider any other spot on the Democratic ticket if Mayor Hylan is nominated for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Randolph Hearst
New York Evening Journal
Hylan
Sisler Leads Cobb At Plate In AL Batting Duel
Chicago report shows George Sisler at .408 batting average leading Ty Cobb who slipped to .401. The two stars faced strong pitching with Sisler ahead by seven points in the American League race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
George Sisle
Ty Cobb
Sisler
Cobb
G. Abr
No Attack on Women on Train Confirmed by McFie Statement
Judge McFie of Gallup reports Colonel King and the district attorney’s office conducted a thorough investigation into an alleged assault on two women tourists aboard a Santa Fe train. The inquiry found no hands-on attack by Lt Schram. Sganzini and Gray were involved, and both women denied any assault. The civil authorities arrested the men, and a general court martial is planned for the soldier, with Colonel King pursuing full justice and protection for the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. McFie
Gallup
Santa Fe
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Albuquerque
N. M
Colonel King
King
Schram
Sganzini
Gray
Harvey House
Prakeman Mays
Lcanzini
Lieutenant Schram Denies Gallup Assault Allegation
The Journal received a message from Lieutenant Schram dated August 17 in Gallup New Mexico denying an Albuquerque Morning Journal report that he was arrested for alleged assault on women passengers in Gallup on August 15. He states he entered a Pullman car and attempted a continuation appears on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Schram
Gallup
N. M
Albuquerque Mornings Journal
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Resumption of Mine Work Aims to Avert Winter Fuel Shortage
Washington August 17 AP officials expect early resumption of coal production in Cleveland agreement fields to prevent a fuel shortage next winter. Hoover says 16 million tons weekly needed, with 70 percent moving under existing maximums. Emergency federal price control may be proposed, with states to regulate intrastate coal pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Washington
Associated Press
Hoover
Spencer
Congress
Harding
Ile
Vegas May Have New Reservoir for Water
Las Vegas New Mexico reports Agua Pura Water Co investigates sites for an additional reservoir to prevent another shortage. A testing lab operates at the Agua Tara office as bacteriological tests continue daily. The current water, though slightly muddy, meets U S public health purity standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
N. M
Agua Pura Tce and Water Company
Agua Tara
United States Public Health Bureau
Vegas Girl Weds Ranchman in Santa Fe Ceremony
Miss Georgie Ackerman and James Abercromble Jr were married in Santa Fe by Rev Samuel Marble. The bride taught in West Side schools last year and the groom is a promising ranchman from Anton Chico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
N. M
Georgie Ackerman
James Abercromble Jr
Santa Fe
Samuel Marble
West Side
Anton Chico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blaze
Militia
Highway Department
Minn
Peter
Severatl
U.S
Garden League
Emmites
League
UME
Bert J. Moore
Democratic Women OF
Organize
Hearst
MFIE
The
Vegas
Pte Journal
the Morning Journal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!