Two Men Buried Alive in Colorado Avalanche Rescue
United Press reports in Creede Colorado that James Wolfe age 50 and his son Flames Jr age 17 were buried by a Cochetopa mountain avalanche. A dozen men led by Ranger Van Aken recovered the bodies after a three day search near the Wolfe cabin six miles from Ralph Powell’s ranch house amid ongoing danger of further snow slides.
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James Wolfe
Flames
Cochetopa Mountain
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Wolfe
Hs Gon
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Edison Birthday Reflections and Global Futures
The column recalls Edison's 82nd birthday with humility about knowledge while praising progress in electricity and space. It notes advances like a 200-inch telescope and humanity's reach into a cosmos of many universes, alongside commentary on Prohibition and bootleg alcohol issues and Mexico’s railway security measures.
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Thomas A. Edison
Amarillo boom hopes and cautionary tales in Panhandle notes
The writer urges investment in Amarillo real estate and oil while warning that farm land sales are harder, sharing anecdotes of past booms and losses. He stresses sticking to one’s line of business, critiques easy credit, and notes pneumonia risks, concluding that the coming year could be wonderful for Amarillo and the Panhandle.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Cops Targets Torrio Era Gang War In Chicago Turf Battle
Report outlines Johnny Torrio’s move to expand rackets using big business tactics while a gang war erupts after the murder of O’Banion. It names Schemer Vrucei, Hymie Weiss, Bugs Moran, and Capone lieutenants as targets in a sweeping anti gang purge amid reprisals and ongoing violence.
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Johnny Torrio
Gargland
Cal Farley Gang At Business Club Luncheon
Cal Parley and his medicine show headlined the American Business club luncheon, delivering entertainment with little business discussion. United Press reports from Lockhart Texas on February 15 detail a separate incident where ration operator A. Linam thwarted a hijacker, subduing him after the assailant seized his Mooney and gun.
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Cal Farley
Cal Parley
United Press
A Plea to the City on Mayor and Commissioner Posts
A letter urges voters to back capable, visioned candidates for mayor and commissioners. It argues for leaders with backbone and sound judgment, free from heavy financial ties, to ensure strong municipal governance.
Seven Gangland Slayings End North Side Shootout
Chicago police investigated a North Clark Street garage massacre in which seven men were killed including six gangsters and a working optometrist. The dead include Peter and Frank Gusenberg and mob leader Moran’s faction, with Dr. R H Schwimmer as the lone unknown. Police sought clues amid a long string of gang killings and no convictions.
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Near North Side
S.M. C. Cartage Company
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Clark Street
Frank Gusenberg
Dion O'Banion
Dion
North Side
Boy George
Bugs) Moran
Moran
O'Banion
R. H. Schwimmer
Dr. Schwimmer
Dket
S’rank
Peter Gusenberg
Four Theories Put Forward in Capone Probe
An inquest opened today as four theories were examined in a Chicago investigation into gang activity. Theories involve liquor rackets politics and a war in the cleaning and dyeing business linked to Capone Moran and other city gang figures. A coroner's jury of prominent locals heard the case with possible federal involvement flagged by prohibition officials.
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Moran
Walter W. L. Meyer
Circuit Court
Federal Prohibition Department
Texas House Debates District Validation and Pharmacy Reform
In Austin this afternoon Rep Ray Holder of Dallas proposed a constitutional amendment to validate school districts formed in the last twenty years including cross county and noncontiguous districts. The attorney general advised the amendment is needed. A new two year college requirement for pharmacy licensure passed the House. The session saw 33 local bills rushed through and total bills reached 675. Julius Caesar, an attorney, is elected to Weymouth city council.
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Texas House of Representatives
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Dallas County
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House
Senate
Board of Control
Committee On State Affairs
Drama Class Presents Colorful Program at High School
The Senior dramatic class, Junior dancing group, and baby dancers at Dana Harmon-Trent's school offered a McKinley PTA benefit program. Children under five displayed poise in acts ranging from a doll shop dance to a one act play and a final flower-themed ballet. Vernon Twaddell assisted, acknowledged as not a pupil.
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McKinley Parent-Teacher Association
Charles Hughes
Kathryn Eckert
Katie
Iris Westbay
Dora
Janice Cameron
Gyp
Sarabeth Davis
Betty Jane Thompson
Jean Smith
Doris May Hermann
Mary Ann Hall
Patty Jean Foster
Peggy Tanner
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Betty Ann Gill
Betty Jennings
Harriett Kellam
Mary Louise Baker
Marion Durkee
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la Rue Pitts
Lorna Faye Williams
Florence Neely
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Pierrot
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Pierette
Harlequin
Columbine
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Virginia Irwin
Margaret Lillibridge
Emagene Hordendorf
Ellen Umphres
Harry Durham
Betty Jean Fisher
Joyce Smith
Monte Lee Simmons
Neil Dean Rogers
Dorothy Peterson
Mary Anne Lockard
Maxine Hardy
Trent
Vernon Twaddell
Officers Arrest Man Wanted at Memphis
Memphis detectives arrested A. G. Raines yesterday for burglary in a barber shop looting case. Police chief W. C. Huddleston confirmed the capture this morning after the Wednesday night burglary.
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A. G. Raines
McGough
Scott
Police Department
W. C. Huddleston
Jailer to Tighten Jail Visitation After Assault
Sheriff Thompson announced stricter visitation rules following an assault by an ex convict on Nelson. He suggested future bars on all visitors except attorneys to prevent repeats, saying the incident is serious and they will act to avoid recurrence.
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Nelson
Thompson
When Janet Goes To Bed A Poem by Edgar A Guest
A nostalgic verse about a parent cherishing quiet after Janet sleeps. The speaker laments how the busy toddler’s antics end as years pass and the home grows calmer. The poem reflects parental joy and dread as a child grows up and leaves bedtime rituals behind.
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Janet
Market summary Kansas City and Chicago Livestock
Kansas City hogs 4,000 head, 10 206 lower, top 10.25, cattle 500, calves 50 steady. slaughter steers 960-1500 lbs 10.75-14.00. cows 8.00-9.75. vealers 8.50-38.50. Sheep 4,000 lambs weak to 10¢ lower. ewes 7.25-9.60. Chicago hogs 46,000, 10¢ lower. top 10.50 160-280 lb. cattle 8,000. slaughter steers 1300-1500 lbs 11.75-14.76. cows 8.50-10.00. bulls and vealers 12.60-16.60. sheep 13,000. lambs 15.85-17.16. ewes 7.50-9.60.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fort Worth
Tex
East ST. Louis
Methodist Conference On Schools In Texas Fort Worth
Six members of the Methodist educational commission's sub committee on consolidation and relocation spent Thursday in executive session in Georgetown Texas discussing the denomination's Texas schools. No decision was announced on consolidation or relocating certain church schools.
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Methodist Educational Commission
Texas
Sam R. Hay
Houston
John M. Moore
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King Vivan
Southwestern
A. G. Koenig
Denton
E. B. Hawk
Fort Worthy
E. G. Gillett
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