Bravery Of Coast Guardsmen In Another Epic Of The Sea
A schooner Montclair of Parrsboro, N S sinks after a gale near Orleans Mass. Five crewmen die and two are saved by breeches buoy as coast guards fight the wreckage and rescue moments before the ship splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeric Aneumesi
Orleans
Mass
Coast Guards
Montclair
Parrsboro
N. S
Halifax
New York
Nathan Bagg
Cappahayden
New Foundland
Garland Short
Bonavista
N. F
William McLeod
Parrshoro
William Dowling
Gabarouse
Cape Breton
Jerome Rutland
Alma
N.S
William Stewart
Burgeo
George Gains
Odt
High Reilers
City Aviator Sets Records in Panhandle
Lieut. Robert H. Gray, head of the local aviation school, flew a swallow from El Paso to Wichita Falls about 600 miles at 115 mph with two passengers, then 230 miles to this city in 2 hours 15 minutes. The newer monoplane at Bivins field can reach 140 mph and 17 000 ft, with three planes at the field and three unassembled. Gray plans an assistant instructor as enrollment grows with three solo students, seven in training, and three more ready to sign. Texans are noted as quick to take to flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Gray
School of Aviation
West Texas
el Paso
Wichita Falls
Bivins Field
Gray
United States
Youth Tells of Swindle Ties to Millionaire and Mine Deal
The youth describes a scheme involving Pete Peterson a wealthy miner and Deaner with ties to J W Bullock and Seattle backers. Ratliff alleges a contract to raise 5 000 by Oct 5 1926 25 000 by Jan 15 1927 50 000 by July 1 1927 and 145 000 by Oct 1 1927 to obtain stock proceeds. He claims attacks in Mexico and Amarillo and a push to liquidate 860 600 shares while facing swindling charges and jail time, with Deaner and backers pressuring relatives to surrender stock and secure a commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertz
Alaska
Millionaire
Ratliff
Defender
Seattle
Pete Peterson
Deaner
J. W. Bullock
San Francisco
Haggerman
New Mexico
Clovis
di Mexico
Amarillo
Deanor
Eighth Street
Polk
Tyler
Potters Party
M. M. Scott
Seaner
Hhey
Ama‘Mo
Oklahoma
Parcell
Federal offices to lack funds officials warn
The Associated Press reports that most federal agencies will be short of money next year after deficiency bills died in the Senate filibuster. One measure carried 93.7 million dollars for pensions, veterans loans, farmer seed loans, and other programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Coolidge
White House
Congress
Warren
Wyoming
House
Nurse Found Dead in Omaha Hotel
The body of Frances Streeter, 25, a registered nurse, was found in her Hamilton hotel room in Omaha with a wallet through her heart. Police investigate murder and suicide theories as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Associated Press
Neb
Hamilton Hotel
Frances Streeter
Governor to Decide on Extradition of Alleged Kidnappers
Governor Paulen will decide tomorrow whether to seek an Oklahoma extradition writ to return Mr and Mrs Victor Wilson from Miami Oklahoma to Independence Kansas to face kidnapping charges involving Indian heiress Maude Lee Mudd Gordon Judge A S Foulks said he would not recommend the requisition noting the complaint lacks duration of detention and that the kidnapping allegedly occurred in California rather than Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Topeka
Kanrs
Paulen
Oklahoma
Victor Wilson
Miami
Independence
Kansas
Maude Lee Mudd Gordon
A. S. Foulks
Foulks
Wilsons
California
Progress on Western Union home reconstruction at Fifth and Tyler
Work continues on remodeling the Fifth and Tyler street building to house the Western Union Telegraph company. Officials expect completion in 60 to 80 days as interiors are updated to suit company needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Fifth and
Tyler Streets
Union Telegraph County
Congress Ends Session With Key Legislation Passed
The Sixty-ninth congress closes as President Coolidge signs 29 bills. Notable acts include McFadden branch banking, radio regulation, and creation of the federal mediation board for railroad labor disputes. Senate fights over deficits and war veteran loans are noted. Fort Worth game results: Marland 83 Panthandte 32.
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McFadden Branch
Federal Board of Mediation
Senate
Ernst
William S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Frank L. Smith
Ilinois
Reed Committee
Dawes
Geald
Maine
Glass
Virginia
House
House Approves Court Reform Measures in Texas
In Austin Texas three reform bills for the judiciary as urged by Governor Dan Moody passed the House amid heated debate. A fourth bill on manslaughter reform and a tobacco tax bill were discussed as the session extended to finalize local measures. The reforms include redistributing civil appellate dockets, creating nine administrative judicial districts, adjusting salaries, and extending appellate terms with new vacation periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Mir
Texas
Dan Moody
House
Moody
Teer
Rawlins
Supreme Court
Lofton
Daugherty Miller Trials End With Quiet Reactions
In two trials Daugherty and Miller did not testify. Miller kept a steady demeanor as verdicts arrived. both men face possible appeals and sentences if motions fail. They were accused of conspiring to defraud the U S government over $7,000,000 in claims from the American Metal sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Mal S. Daugherty
Washington
Court House
Ohio
Leaker
Harry Daugherty
Columbus
Daugherty
United States
American Metal Company
Flapper Bandit to Face Burglary Charge in South Dakota
Marian Meyers a 19 year old university student in Vermillion faces burglary in the third degree after alienists at Yankte State Hospital found no hallucinations or delusions though she is described as psychopathic. She reportedly sought $24 to pay tuition and will be tried when the circuit court opens March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vermillion
S. D
Marian Mesers
Yankte State Hospital
Meyers
University of South Dakota
H. O. Perkins
Ralls High Reaches State Cage Semi finals
Athens high Denton high Reagan high of Houston and Ralls high entered the state interscholastic basketball semifinals after Friday night victories to be played Saturday morning in College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Mar
Athens High
Denton High
Reagan High of Houston
Ralls High
Legislators Headed to Dallas Fort Worth for Tour and Show
The 40th Texas Legislature and Governor Moody depart Austin for a two city junket to Dallas and Fort Worth to inspect the Trinity river bottom and visit the Fat Stock show. They travel with 375 members aboard a special train. Moody will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Mar
Dan Moody
Fort Worth
Exposition Coliseum
Lifeboat Fire Near New York Aboard Cabo Hatteras Crew
Thirteen men from the Cabo Hatteras crew escaped a fire in their lifeboat 130 miles off New York and were rescued by the Spanish steamer Cabo Torres. The incident was confirmed by the Independent Wireless Telegraph company via radio tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Independent Wireless Telegraph Company
French billiard champ defeats Willie Hoppe in upset
Felix Grange, sensational French billiardist, upset the 18.2 balk line world championship by defeating Willie Hoppe of New York, current champion, 400 to 384 in Washington on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Felix Grange
Willie Hoppe
New York
Miss Mildred Brown Crowned Mardi Gras Queen in New Orleans
Miss Mildred Brown daughter of the late Perry Brown cotton king of the south is queen of the 1927 Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Brown is among the season's debutantes at the historic fete marking its hundredth observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Brown
Perry Brown
New Orleans
Miss Brown
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