LaFollette Leads Wisconsin Delegates in GOP Vote
Wisconsin early returns show Robert M. La Follette leading for Republican convention delegates with a two to one margin. At 11 30 p m 158 precincts reported statewide. La Follette carried 12 833 votes to 5 114 for Coolidge. In the Democratic race McAdoo and Smith trailed with close contest.
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Four Die In Hotel Blaze In Mexico City Suburb
A Mexico City suburb tragedy reports twenty six dead and at least fifty six injured after a theater fire caused by a short circuit. Victims were trampled or electrocuted by a hanging wire in the main aisle as panic spread during the blaze.
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Mexico City
Tacubaya City
Tax Bill Outlook as Senate Leaders Predict Action
Washington April 1 Senator Smoot forecast the tax reduction bill ready for floor report by Saturday and the bonus bill likely to become law before adjournment. Leaders from both parties and President Coolidge focus on the legislative program while Treasury Secretary Mellon negotiates over the estate tax and related proposals at hearings.
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General Ludendorff Acquitted in Bavarian Revolt Trial
General Ludendorff was acquitted of treason in the Bavarian revolt case tried last November. The court found him not guilty while several associates received prison sentences.
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Ludendorff Acquitted Of Treason In Munich Probe
Gen Erich Ludendorff and Adolf Hitler faced treason charges over the beer hall putsch in Munich last November. Ludendorff received an acquittal amid a popular verdict. Hitler was sentenced to five years confinement in a fortress, with six months served and the rest on probation. Ludendorff called the proceeding ignominious and saluted his uniform. A Bavarian correspondent noted a harsh reception for Ludendorff.
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Boy gets life for killing playmate
Charles Cornwell, 14, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the slaying of four year old Jimmy Carson in Manchester Iowa. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at the Anamosa reformatory after the boys swam, quarrel over a pocketbook, and Cornwell allegedly struck Carson fatally. Physicians report Cornwell has signs of an eight year old.
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Manchester
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Amicus Briefs Filed In City-County Merger Case
Supporters of the city county consolidation seek amicus curiae status in the Supreme Court to test the new law before the May 12 merger election. Attorneys from Butte led by ER Leonard and Judge EB Howell appear with Jessie Moscow Senator Walker and Maury & Maury among others to push for a decision prior to the election.
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EB. Howell
Miles Cavanaugh
Frank & Gaines
Frank W. Haskins
Louis P. Sanders
3. C. Fluent
Carol J. Christian
Hydney Banner
Ot Tutte Sounnel
Sinclair pleads not guilty in Teapot Dome contempt case
Harry F. Sinclair lesee of Teapot Dome appears in District of Columbia supreme court and pleads not guilty to contempt of the United States Senate in the 1920 Republican convention oil scandal. He posts $5,000 bond as a special grand jury is ordered to convene on April 16 to hear naval oil lease corruption evidence.
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Montana Faces Foot Disease Fight In Western Conference
In Salt Lake City the conference adopted uniform regulations to combat foot and mouth disease spread from California. The Western Livestock Association formed to protect livestock interests. W. J. Butler Montana veterinarian named president, with A. W. French Wyoming, and 8. S. Douglas Arizona as vice presidents. California reports new outbreaks in Kern County and Merced and L Counties. stock yards plant in San Francisco area under quarantine release discussions.
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Wyoming
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Douglas
Arizona
W.R. Smith
Idaho
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Merced
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London Strikers to Be Locked Out
One hundred thousand ship builders will be locked out April 10 unless the Southampton shipyard strike ends. Employers acted after unions deemed the Southampton strike irregular. Efforts to resume work continue with ministry mediation reported for Wembley workers. Air ministry also mediating Croydon air pilots with no plan to employ pilots.
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New Move Made Against Merger in Supreme Court
A complaint in intervention filed by M. J. Sheehan, a Butte taxpayer and warrant holder, seeks to block the Butte Silver Bow merger election set for May 12. The petition challenges the consolidation act's referendum text requirements and cites constitutional grounds, alleging loss of local powers and changes to county structure.
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Butte-silver Bow County
En- Feme
M. J Sheehan
Butte and
Silver Bow County
Butte
Sheehan
Arthur V. Corry
Crazed Gothamite Holds Off Police in Turbulent Scene
A chaotic confrontation unfolds as a deranged individual in Gotham resists police efforts amid a tense standoff. Authorities report a violent incident with multiple bystanders affected and ongoing investigations to identify motive and confirm any injuries or fatalities.
Denatured alcohol deaths in Toledo rise to twelve
Ohio authorities report twelve men dead and several in hospitals after drinking denatured alcohol. Police arrest druggist Meyer Selzman and two clerks for selling unlabeled poison bottles. Selzman allegedly instructed workers to denature alcohol with intent for beverage use, drawing federal prohibition action.
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Harry Porter
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Selzman Toll
Selzman
Selaman
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Selam
Senators Probe Land Fraud Case Involving Oklahoma Indians
The Daugherty committee resumed hearings in Washington as senator questioned Justice Department delays in recovering lands alleged to be fraudulently taken from Oklahoma Indians. Wayne Wilson, a New York insurer, denied soliciting 350000 for a federal judgeship appointment, saying he only floated a campaign cost estimate. Miller brothers were implicated with a $7500 fine, and Peck testified that former Attorney General Daugherty aided delays in civil action while Penned by Miller and others.
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Senate
Daugherty Committee
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Manta
Town Saved When Building Dynamited in Benson Fire
Fire threatened Benson Arizona as a blaze that started in a burning inn swept toward two unoccupied business houses a bank and a residence. Dyna aimed at the postoffice saved the town after a brief pause in wind. Estimated property damage stood around 25000 dollars with about 20000 in currency believed saved.
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Benson
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Contempt charge in vaccination dispute new move
A contempt of court filing was made in Judge Carroll's department against Dr Dan J Donohue county health officer A J Douglass superintendent of schools and Miss Cassie Laird principal of Franklin school over a health order excluding unvaccinated or non immune children from Franklin school. The suit cites an injunction granted by Judge Carroll against the state board of health regarding the November 22 order. Helena Michell alleges her 10 year old daughter Helen was barred from school for 21 days for lack of vaccination and the complainant seeks relief from the court. A mass meeting committee urged legal action and urged engaging an attorney.
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Maury & Maury
Leona Gibson
Snowstorm Grips New York and Nation in April Flip
A unexpected April snowstorm swept the Northeast, breaking New York records as winter jolts spring. Snow depth reached four to eleven inches in several areas, turning to slush on impact, halting trains, flooding telegraph lines, delaying commutes, and causing a fatal collision injuring 18 others. Street crews battled the storm citywide.
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New York
Connecticut
Baltimore
Death of Benefactor Triggers Tragic End for New York Woman
Grace Wakefield, ward to a venerable old man who styled himself a noble patron, died by suicide after his death left her alone and entranced by his stories. The tragedy surfaced when investigators questioned her confidant about the benefactor's supposed fortune and heritage.
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Fifth Avenu
Brooklyn Girl Holds Up National Biscuit Plant
In Brooklyn a young woman attempted a daring hold up at the National Biscuit Company plant. She fired three shots as she fled, wounding a cashier who was rushed to a hospital with critical but stable condition. A male companion fled. detectives have pursued them for weeks.
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