Martial Law Declared As Earthquake Strikes Imperial Valley
Dozens injured by falling debris as Calexico and Mexicali feel a series of shocks that damage the Imperial Valley. Governor Abelardo Rodriguez orders martial law in Mexicali and curbs liquor sales while a special patrol guards businesses against looting. Rehabilitation plans begin as continued tremors disrupt the region.
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Calexico
Cal
Mexicali
Imperial Valley
United States
Mexico
Abelard Rodriguez
Lower
California
Caloxien
Flyers land amid gale on Salina Cruz leg
Pan American flyers completed the fifth leg of their goodwill flight landing in Salina Cruz at 12 48 pm despite a fierce northerly gale. The five planes flew 150 miles across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in 1 hour 16 minutes. They departed Minatitlan near Puerto in calm conditions but faced dust and low clouds on the isthmus. The San Antonio grounded on a sand bar for 18 minutes. Next leg to Guatemala City is planned for tomorrow morning.
White House New Year Reception Delights Guests
Washington held its annual New Year White House reception with President and Mrs. Coolidge greeting thousands. The event drew many government officials diplomats and dignitaries amid lavish decorations. The couple stood in the blue room for over two hours as they welcomed attendees including cabinet members judiciary and congressional leaders and military officers.
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Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
Butte Fire Loss Comparisons Across Years
The article reports on Butte fire loss trends for 11 months ending Nov 20 and compares with 1925 and earlier years. It cites chief Fred Martin and the department, noting months with higher or lower losses, property values, numbers of alarms, and varying threats to property in 1926.
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Butte Fire Department
Fred. Martin
Feme
Jasuary Sad de Steavet
Tutte
Lees
Point
Butte
Ows
Maron
Mexicans cheer Calica policy as U.S. tension rises
Mexico City reports heated debates in the chamber at midnight as petroleum and land laws take effect. Deputies attack United States policy, toss cheers for President Calica, and declare Mexico a leader in Spanish American unity amid fears over land confiscation and foreign oil rights.
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Wy Wate
Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Department of Mate
Calica
Uniiea
Mexco
Tampico Dispatchen
Missouri Rep Cochrane seeks repeal of prohibition amendment
Missouri Democrat Representative Cochrane proposes repealing the prohibition amendment and creating a Volshad law to permit sale of light wines and beer. He aims to join the House wet bloc and favors nationwide popular vote to legalize beer and wine. A New York Democrat aussi plans a medicinal whiskey bill, citing recent Supreme Court limits on prescriptions.
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Washington
Cochrane
Missouri
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Celler
New York
Supreme Court
Congress
St Loui S
Drin
Montana Power Company Plans Major 1927 Expenditures
Montana Power Company approves a 1927 budget with no less than 4,000,000 to fuel expansion. The plan funds payroll taxes construction at Black Eagle and Mystic Lake, new extensions and betterments to transmission lines and substations, and office improvements serving about 84 towns and over half the state’s counties. The company notes past 3 year investments totaling 4,000,000 for Mystic Lake, Black Eagle, and Madison River projects.
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Montana
Montana Power Company
Frank M
Black Eagle
Mystic Lake
Kerr
Black Farand
Madison River
County employes to be reduced after new officials take office
Courthouse talk on eve of new officials entering office predicts county staff cuts will come gradually. Silver Bow County faces overstaffing with deputies above first class limits, with phased reductions planned. The secretary to the board of health may be eliminated and offices of road clerk and health board secretary consolidated. Clarence Freudenstein is the current clerk.
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Silver Bow County
Silver Bow
Commission
Tary
Board of ‘Health
Ttm
Health Board
Clarence Freudenstein
Mexican Officials Seize Protestant Church Building
Mexican authorities seize a Protestant church building amid ongoing tensions with religious groups. The move prompts concern from local leaders and raises questions about church property rights and state intervention.
Explosion Wrecks Bank Building From Gas Leak
A gas explosion in the financial district collapsed a bank building and shattered windows up to two blocks away. A watchman died and a keeper suffered injuries as debris covered the sidewalk. Two blocks away windows and storefronts were damaged. The blast disrupted street traffic and caused extensive property damage.
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Amodtaien Poon
Crocker
Wirst
Bank
Joone
Plathner
Noor
Tod
Ceore Grueil
Floods block bridges across Malayan Perak region
Reports from Malayan Perak describe rising rivers sweeping villages and blocking bridges with flood debris. Elsewhere a boat overturns near Nelson British Columbia as disaster tolls rise and rescue efforts continue across multiple regions.
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Perak
America
Manmachusetts
Columbia
Chicago Murder Toll Soars Amid Gangland Violence
The Associated Press reports Chicago crime figures for the year show a rising murder toll linked to gang activity as machine gun era violence intensifies. The city records 358 to 401 homicides across early years, with figures reflecting escalating gang conflicts and police challenge.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nicy Clementa
Joe" Baltiy
Wisconsin
Record cattle shipments mark 1926 Montana growth
Helena January 1 cattle shipments in 1926 were the greatest in Montana history, yielding growers income near the state's best figures. Total shipments are projected to exceed 407 365 with feeder stock additions, as markets show strong demand and better prices for stock cattle despite drought effects.
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de Rutter
A. Phillipm
Cumberland River Crest Threatens Nashville Flood Impact
The Cumberland River reached 56.2 feet near Nashville with 11.2 feet above flood stage, displacing about 8000 residents. The Red Cross launched a $50,000 relief drive as authorities predicted the crest would begin to fall by Monday morning.
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Associated Press
Nashville
United States
Weather Bureau
Cumberland
Nash Ville
Dead man found in creek may be foul play
The body was found in a creek near a small cabin by We J. Garrity and others. The victim, presumed male and about 16 according to observers, showed injuries suggesting a fall or assault and was found without shoes. Local authorities, including Frank Gubbing, began an inquiry into the death as a possible foul play case.
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Elotostas
We J. Garrity
Eloneer Reniaent
Frank Gubbing
Finnegan
Hhatleer
Garrity
Harty
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