Secret Death Ray Machine Announced in Seattle Article
The Associated Press reports a claimed death ray machine in San Francisco delivering 3 000 000 volts of man made lightning and possibly doubling that power. Engineer C H Melanie Smith of Pacific Gas and Electric in San Francisco announces the invention while Hector M Russell, a former Seattle wireless instructor, remains unnamed in California. John T Martin of Marjohn Mines presents stockholders with films and says the device refines ores and only uses death ray terminology for its power.
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Seattle
San Francisco
C. H. Melanie-Smith
Pacific Gas and Electric Fcrvens
Hector M. Russell
California
John T. Martin
Marjohn Mines Company
Air Features Tonight on New York Station Chains
Radio program listings describe Air Features Tonight with 7:40 PM and 8:00 PM segments on New York stations WEAF and affiliates, including ensembles led by Happy Bakers Lowlee Giroody Olive Palmer and Gold Orchestra with multiple station blocks and guest artists. Additional times show KDKA WOR KDKA Newark and WOR Newark listings for orchestras, quartets, and soloists with announcers and chain links.
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Associated Press
WEAF
New York
Happy Bakers
Lowlee Giroody
KSD Wow
WMC
WKY
WTMJ
KPRO
Shavers
WTAM
WWJ
WGN
WOW
WSK
WRAP
Olive Palmer
Paul Oliver
Elizabeth Lennox
WGY Wtam
KSD
WDAF
KATP
WHAS
WSM
Wwe
WSB
KWOO
Gold Orchestra
WOY
WSR
WOAT
KSTP
WARY
KYW
KASD
WJZ Chain
Kapee Orchestra
Heatrice Kelkine
KDKA
WIK
Wren Wime
KST
WEBCO
Poresters
Aleo
WJIK
KWK
WOR
Newark
WDAC
WMWAQ
KMOXN
KOTL
Wecoo
Wisn
Annette Hanshaw
WOHP
WMAQG
California public schools lead in education reform
Arthur Brisbane praises California for public schools with gardens and parks as symbols of quality while New York City schools lag. Charles E. Mitchell argues against income tax on capital gains, saying it hampers business and ties up credit. Canada uses sales taxes and lacks such a tax. President Hoover reportedly disapproves of export bounty plans. Alexander R. Smith of Staten Island calls attention to these tax issues.
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New York
California
New York City
Charles E. Mitchell
America
Canada
Hoover
Alexander R. Smith
Rosebank
Staten Island
Controversy Over New Amarillo Water Rates and Ordinance
Discussion across Amarillo centers on an emergency ordinance establishing new water rates. Critics say the plan raises costs for most users, while supporters cite city beautification and broader irrigation access. The ordinance sets monthly minimums and tiered per thousand gallon charges with discounts for prompt payments and irrigation contract cancellations. Mayor Thompson notes rates will lower city production costs and widen irrigation access.
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New City Commission
Amarillo
Water Department
Thompson
Death case at Borger involves Earl C. Scott and wife
United Press reports Mrs. Earl C. Scott remains in jail on $8,000 bond as she stands accused with her husband in the murder of Mrs. Barney Turner. The indictments allege Turner was killed after she claimed Mrs. Scott flirted with Turner. The Scotts, well known locally, face further grand jury action next Monday.
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United Press
Borger
Earl C. Scott
Barney Turner
H. M. Hood
Scotts
Turner
Scott
Grand Jury
Woman flier ends 24 hour solo flight record
Elinor Smith completes a full day in the air at Roosevelt Field New York marking the first woman to solo fly for 24 hours. She then adds two hours to the prior solo endurance record before photographers as she blows kisses from the cockpit.
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The
Associated Press
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Elinor Smith
Long Island
Miss Smith
Bananas, Scams, and Jail: Hoke's Downfall Tale
In Chicago on April 24, William Hoke, a 71 year old man, staged slips on banana peels to terrorize victims and threaten lawsuits for 50 to 850 dollars. After a final failed attempt near Shore Line Motor Coach, he was arrested and jailed for six months, with the judge noting the ploy as his downfall.
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Associated Erie
Chicago
William Hoke
William
Howard Hayes
Shore Line Motor Coach Company
Hall Trial Set Next for Bert Hall in Richey Shooting
Bert Hall one of three charged in the Hedley night watchman J B Richey death case will be tried at the next Memphis district court term. Bond is $20000 set by Judge A J Fires. Prosecutors expect the death penalty. Dunwoody seeks a new trial after a 99 year sentence.
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Bert
Cowboy) Hall
Richey
Hedley
Memphis
District Criminal Court
Hall
A. J. Fires
Childress
James Mahan
Joe Dunwoody
Clarendon
Dunwoody
Potter County
Boy Bandit Back in Cell at Houston
Tony Corona an 18 year old bandit who has confessed to a string of holdups was returned to his cell after receiving stitches for a two inch neck wound. Sheriff Binford suspects he cut himself to help an escape during hospital transport. Corona was held without bond after an examining hearing as witnesses identified him. He taunted victims during the incidents.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tony Corona
T. A. Binford
Corona
Canadian Ship Lands Four American Dead
Canadian Pacific liner Duchess of Atholl lands 90 passengers at Cherbourg after a cruise to South American and South African ports. Four American passengers died from malaria contracted in Africa, reportedly linked to mosquito bites near Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls. The deaths occurred about a month earlier near Italy.
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United Press
Cherbourg
Kruger National Park
Victoria Falls
Africa
Italy
Pullman President Dies at Chicago Home
Pullman company president Edwied 2 Carry died at his Lake Shore Drive residence in Chicago. The obituary notes his leadership for the Pullman works and references local clean up and address at Berry's rug cleaning on 905 West 10th.
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Pullman
Chicago
Associated Press
Edwied 2 Carry
Pullman Company
Lake Shore Drive
Berry’s
W. 10Th
Mexico on edge as Calles silent on rebel battle in Sonora
Mexico City reports tense scenes at the presidential headquarters as word from General Calles is awaited. Rebel forces of 6000 to 7000 men reportedly entrenched at Masiaga and San Antonio Sonora, while federal columns advance from San Blas and Talamentes cavalry moves. Calles dispatches indicate engagement to thwart a rebel flanking maneuver.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Calley
Sonora
Masiaga
San Antonio
Chapultepec
Calles
San Blas
Talamentes
Rabatte
Masiaca
Choix
Sinaloa
Guards Keep Watch At Loray Mill After Strikes
Deputies guard the Loray Cotton mill in Gastonia North Carolina as more than forty officers dispersed strikers with bayonets and rifles during confrontations. Forty union members were beaten earlier with no serious injuries reported.
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Gastonia
N. C
Loray
Hoover To Examine T. P. Strike Report
President Hoover will review the special commission findings on the Texas and Pacific railroad strike dispute. James R. Garfield presented the report, with public release expected later today or tomorrow. Griggs Ambulance, Phone 4311.
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Washington
Special Commission of Inquiry
Hoover
Texas & Pacific Railroad
James R. Garfield
Bombings Attack Cleveland Police Wreck Homes
Two dynamite bombs exploded within an hour targeting Cleveland police officers. One struck Captain William A. McMasters at his home, tearing a porch and shattering windows, while a second hit Sergeant Patrick J. Holland’s residence, ripping frames from a nearby building and waking tenants. Police suspect mobile throwers. another bombing a week and a half earlier targeted Sergeant John Mack.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
William A. McMasters
Patrick J. Holland
McMasters
Holland
John Mack
Police Fire Into Booze Car Kill 2 In Smokescreen Chase
In Washington on April 24 a smoke screen ram runner vehicle was pursued by Patrolmen C. O. House and B. R. Campbell. One occupant, Ottmer Herman Fleming, 21, was killed when shots hit the car’s rear. His companion Jack Stevens was captured after a high speed chase. The rear seat contained 15 cages of liquor and the device had been used to flee cops four times in a week.
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Washington
Ottmer Herman Fleming
Jack Stevens
C. O. House
B. R. Campbell
Fleming
Amarillo Destined as Air Division Point Says Official
Amarillo authorities expect the city to become a major air division point as Western Air Express plans a Los Angeles to Kansas City route stop here. Captain L W Goss announced a city airport agreement, hangar space, fuel, and service needs, with a May 1 start for the new line. Griggs Ambulance stated contact details.
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Amarillo
Southwest
L. W. Goas
Western Air Express
Denver
City Commission
Airport Commission
Capitol Hotel
California
Rocky Mountain
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
Kansas City
Wichita
Kan
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
el Paso
Los Angeles
Goss
Cty
H. B. Jones
Ihs
Charlie Chaplin Dyed Hair for Film Work in Hollywood
Charlie Chaplin had his hair dyed at a Hollywood beauty shop yesterday. The graying streaks at his temples were turned black to suit immediate film work.
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Hollywood
Cal
Charlie Chaplin
Senate Doubtful on Immigration Prohibition and Relief Measures
Washington April 24 The administration tightens control over immigration prohibition flood relief and other proposals as the senate's restricted program faces an uncertain future Senator Heflin Alabama argues a restricted session can apply to legislation but not debate Farm relief moves to the House first then census and reapportionment bills await next actions in Congress Page 2.
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Washington
Senate
Heflin
Alabama
Brockton
Mass
House
Day in Congress tackles farm relief and immigration debates
House debates amendments to farm relief bill and tariff measures while Senate advances the farm bill with debenture provisions. Senate passes expenses for a special session and funds a Marine Band trip to a Confederate Veterans' Reunion. A Nye push seeks to discharge immigration committee on national origins proposals amid clashes linked to a Brockton incident. Investigations into bankruptcy administration are proposed. Boxwell Bros. Ambulance Phy 6811
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Associated Press
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Agriculture Committee
Senate Immigration
Immigration Committee
Nye
North Dakota
Heflin
Alabama
Brockton
Mass
San Diego
Evans
California
Shevieh
New York
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Griggs Ambulance
William, Jr
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Shawnerf
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University of Missouri
HH. D. Powers
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W. W. Phelan
Phelan
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