Fire devastates Texas theatre block in Sweetwater
A blaze erupted in the Palace Theatre ticket booth at Colorado, 30 miles west of Sweetwater, rapidly engulfing an entire business block. The fire destroyed Palace Theatre, Jones Dry Goods, Doss Drug, Wright Rooming House, Coca Cola Bottling Works, Roberts Auto, and a confectionery, with water shortages hindering firefighters. One residence burned nearby. total loss estimated at 0,000. Levi Brothers owned the block at Second and Elm streets.
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Brazos County Sheriff Shot To Death In Bryan
Sheriff L. E. Moorehead of Brazos County was shot and killed during a school program at Steep Hollow schoolhouse six miles east of Bryan. Commodore Bullock, a former county jail inmate, fled after the shooting as bloodhounds were dispatched. Moorehead leaves a widow and three children.
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Potomac River Flood Destroys Cumberland Span
Three men are believed lost as the Potomac river bridge of the Western Maryland railroad collapses under flood waters. Seven carloads of limestone on the span dropped into the river, trains are marooned, streets flood, and hundreds are forced from homes as Wills Creek and the Piedmont bridge wash out and rail lines suffer extensive damage.
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Severe Spring Storm Rages Across Midwest With Fatalities
The Associated Press reports severe storms from the Ohio to the Mississippi with tornadoes snow and hail. fatalities include a Missouri death and a Kansas lightning fatality. bridges floods and railroad wrecks disrupt rail service as winds damage towns from Kentucky to Illinois and crop fears rise in the Dakotas.
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Convicted Banker Hit With Fines Or Prison
Grand Forks North Dakota March 29 H G agen former president of the Scandinavian American bank at Fargo was convicted by a jury tonight of accepting deposits in an insolvent bank. The penalty may be a fine up to 10000 dollars or imprisonment up to five years. Sentencing will follow.
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Denver recall petitions filed for Mayor Stapleton
More than 26 000 signatures were filed with the city clerk to recall Mayor Ben Stapleton of Denver Colorado. The total exceeds the required number by about 10 000 and surpasses the sponsors’ goal by 1 000.
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Wreck of C and E Dixie Limited at Cayuga injures three
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Dixie Limited southbound wrecked at Cayuga Indiana when its engine derailed after hitting a derail protecting a Clover Leaf train. The interlocker tower was demolished and several cars derailed. Towerman John Carson and engineer Kruckmeyer with fireman Kohlmeyer were slightly injured.
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Coolidge seeks ideal man to fill attorney general post
President Coolidge, turning to a replacement for Daugherty, outlines the type of man suited for the attorney general role. He plans to finalize the criteria by Monday and consults advisers, including Judge Crane. Possible successors discussed include Hughes, Borah, Stone, Rugg, Kenyon, Groesbeck, and Pepper, with Hughes viewed as a fitting choice though unlikely to accept.
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Daugherty Probe May Be Curtailed After Sessions
The Senate Daugherty investigating committee held a public session at Washington on March 29 while an executive session was set for Monday to decide the inquiry’s duration and direction. The panel faced calls to curtail or end the charges as after AG resignation. Highlights included Scaife’s charge that Justice Department aids crooks and a hint of a $100,000 whiskey deal. Burns was excused to attend the executive session.
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Grand Jury Indicts Sinclair for Contempt in Oil Scandal
The federal grand jury voted to indict Harry F. Sinclair, Teapot Dome lease holder, for contempt for refusing to testify before the Senate Committee. The formal indictment will be returned Monday as the current term ends. Sinclair plans to fight the case, with bail likely sought. potential penalties include a fine up to 100000 to 1000 or imprisonment up to twelve months.
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Train wreck near Frankfort injures crew. 1 dead
A Beattyville branch passenger train derailed at Trumbo three miles east of Frankfort Kentucky. Fireman William Jones of Ravenna was crushed to death. Engineer Ira Mullins suffered a broken leg and head injuries while Hudgins was scalded. Mullins and Hudgins were taken to a hospital. passengers were uninjured.
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Million Dollar Program Outlined for Tech College
Dr J E Nunn said Texas Technological College will build seven structures at a cost near 1 million dollars. Plans cover administration and president’s residence with corner stone ceremonies planned for July 4. Open doors September 1925 with limited first year admission.
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Norfleet Meets President Coolidge in White House Visit
Texas rancher and sleuth J Frank Norfleet shook hands with President Calvin Coolidge at the White House on March 29. He appeared smiling and satisfied, with rumors he may be offered a position in the Department of Justice.
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