Ban on Bogze 15 Lifted by AP
Temblors rocked Calexico and Mexicali causing bricks to fly and cracks to widen while a morning fire razed two two story buildings. The blaze destroyed a general and liquor store and the famed Paris cafe in Mexicali. Fire departments on both sides battled the flames but could not save the structures.
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Associated Press
Catexico
Cal
Calexico
Mexicali
Mexico
Spbres
TRSC
Calexico Fire Department
Rodrizuez
California
Noted mining man Myron A Folsom found dead in California home
Myron A Folsom a nationally known mining attorney died in his Hillsborough California home from an apparent heart attack while asleep. A Stanford graduate class of 1895 he linked with Crocker Mills interests and served as counsel for years. Survived by a widow and four children, the funeral will be held tomorrow with a requiem high mass at St Matthew's Haven San Mateo.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Myron A. Folsom
Tillsborough
Here
Folsom
Stanford University
Herbert Hoover
Crocker
D. O. Mills
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Minning Company
Autopsy Ordered After Blatleer Death Near Anaconda
Investigators seek cause after Sam Blatleer also known as Simon Blater died near Warm Springs Creek five miles west of Anaconda. The body was found face up in the creek about 200 feet below his cabin with head injuries. Coroner orders an autopsy and an inquest set for midweek. Nearby resident Louis Marke was present during the investigation. officials say Blatleer and Marke were longtime friends. An axe used for chores was found in Blatleer’s cabin and will be examined for clues.
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Sam (Switzer) Blatleer
Simon Blater
Warm Springs Creek
Anaconda
Deer Lodge County
Tlatieor
Barney McGreevey
Louis Marke
Bindeat
Deer Lodge
Marko
Blatleer
American Birdmen at Guatemala Morning Sketch
A brief report notes American birdmen are at Guatemala in the morning. The scene captures a transient moment as observers watch early activity, highlighting aviation or ornithology context without further details.
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Guatemala
Ur Lived In Luxury Revealed By Ur Excavations
Philadelphia Jan. 2 The joint expedition of the University of Pennsylvania Museum and the British Museum reports discoveries at Ur of the Chaldees. From 30 to 40 tablets suggest first class literary material dating to about 2100 B C. The ruins show two story brick houses with high walls and signs of comfort and luxury akin to modern English homes, though decoration has faded.
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Hiladelphia
Abraham
Mesopotamia
Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
British Museum
Leonard Woolley
Mr. Woolley
England
Upper Rouseis Legionnaires Prepare for Intercede
In a crowded Senate session efforts intensify to push through the HGH program amid delays. A Texas department faces pressure to conduct a thorough examination of a man held for murder in a case involving three victims.
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Texas Department
Vacation 15 ends as Congress returns to task
The text notes Christmas furlough ends, Congress returns to work with two months left in the session. Senate faces fight over seating Frank J. Smith of Minors while the House plans to move on various items, including river and harbors amendments to a $60,000,000 omnibus bill. Proceedings are expected to be routine at first with no major excitement today.
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Congress 1
Senate
Frank J. Smith
House
Washington
Turkey
Dempsey
River and Harbors Committee
Prisoner Denied Rights Examined By Texas Legion
A Texas American Legion post in Elgin conducted a rigorous review of the arrest and imprisonment of Willie Giese on murder charges linked to the deaths of Charles Engler his wife and adopted daughter Emma Their bodies were found August 9 1925 at Moore's Crossing near Elgin Giese who is a member of the Legion was jailed in Travis County after being taken into custody Friday The Legion urged lawful warrants and constitutional compliance in the arrest and investigation procedures as details remained unclear and the case drew scrutiny
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Associated
Austin
Jan
Texas Department of the American Legion
Willie Giese
Con
Charles Engler
Henry Lundgren
Legion
Elgin
Texas
Giese
Travis ‘Ounty
Engler
Emma
Moore’ Crossing
Butte Chosen As Northwest Marine Mail Guards Headquar ters
Lieut Colonel F D Kilgore arrives from Spokane to inspect sites for a proposed northwestern U S Marine mail guards headquarters in Butte. He states the mining city is ideal and plans to station 30 marines to guard mail routes in all directions, expanding beyond the 15 currently based there.
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Butte
Northwest Mail Guards
F. D. Kilgore
Smedley Butler
Spokane
United Sates Marine Corp
Gen. Smedley Butler
Kilgore
J. C. Cole
New Finien
Bub
Mexicans Release American Captives After Ransom Paid
The two Americans J W Wiley and B Connors were kidnapped by bands near Paras Chihuahua. They were freed after a ransom of 700 pesos was paid to the British owned mine operatives. The prisoners had negotiated to lower the sum since capture and were released after Connors delivered the cash.
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Mexico City
J. W. Wiley
B. Connorm
Sir Francisco del Oro
Paras Chihuahua
Francisco del Oro
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Connors
Hungry deer chases delivery wagon in New York
In White Plains on January 2 a hungry deer pursued Richard Ketter driving a hay and apples wagon. The deer kept following as Ketter sped up and finally the deer gave up after he tossed out some hay and apples.
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Hungry Deer
Grubb
New York
White Plains
Eer
Richard Ketter
Ketter
Notable New York Producer Hurt In Auto Crash
David Helaico theatrical producer and tramaturist suffered serious injuries in a New Year’s Eve auto collision. Attendants report a long road to recovery as he remains unconscious and medical staff describe the assault as a shock to his system. The accident occurred when he was thrown against a vehicle barrier, tearing his left eyelid and separating him from the river’s weal.
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Pavip
New York
David Helaico
Aman
Governor Ein Dress Suit Feud Ends With Tuxedo
Santa Fe New Mexico on January 2 reports former Governor Richard Dilton, the state’s eighth chief executive, attended a formal inaugural ball in a tuxedo and black tie after earlier Dress code disputes. He and his family, including daughter Virginia, drew public attention as they joined the celebration at the governor’s palace. In Denver, Adams of Alamosa insisted he would not compromise on principle during his visit.
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Santa Fe
Virginia
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Encino
Hoon
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London Men Seek Hello Girl On Radio
London, Dan. 2. Girie will not monopolize the hello business at this end of the transatlantic radiophone. The men operators have the say after research. They say girls have better voice qualities for transoceanic calls but a fault oath bars women from night work by union rule.
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Associated Press
London
Girie
Nonopollee
Expers
New York
Veterans Bureau director calms bank loan flood fears
The director of the Veterans' Bureau says the flood of requests to pay all loans by veterans is being allayed, easing concerns about widespread payment. The report notes how bankers warned of potential trouble, but assurance follows from the bureau chief.
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Veterans’ Bureau
Veterans relate loan limits on adjusted service certificates
A Financial overview warns banks and certificate holders of a flood of requests for 000,000 adjusted service certificates with a potential loan value over 200,000,000. Director Hines of the veterans bureau says essential to not worry, as payments would be prompt for good faith loans. The piece outlines rules on loans, age based maximums, and face value calculations for home and service credits.
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Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
Smithsonian receives rare jewels collection from Roebling heirs
Washington Jan 2 The Smithsonian gains a vast jewel collection described as the finest in the world. It was assembled from the ends of the earth and belonged to Col Washington A Roebling, builder of the Brooklyn Bridge, with a $160000 endowment. His son John A Toebling presents it to the Institute. Items include a black opal from Basil Nevada a 310 carat peridot a 64 carat black diamond and a group of tourmalines from Ten a Grande Cal.
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Associated
Washington
Washington A. Roebling
Brooklyn Bridge
John A. Toebling
Afeiea
Tena Grande
Blaine County Senator 10 Be Floor General
Senator James H. Griffin is the G. O. P. choice for president pro tem, making him the majority floor leader. This reflects party leadership selection in Blaine County with Griffin identified as the preferred candidate for the top floor role.
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Blaine County
James H. Griffin
Davis wins first ballot for speaker in Montana House
In Montana's legislature, Davis of Wibanx county leads on the first ballot for speaker with 37 votes to 18 for K H Cooney of Great Falls and six for G M Moss of Whitefish. Republicans hold a 2 to 1 majority in both houses, ensuring party selection. Senate Republicans name James Griffin for president pro tempore to succeed Bonner.
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Wena
Jan
House of Representatives
Embers
Davis
Wibanx
K. H. Cooney
Great Falls
G. M. Moss
Whitefish
Senate
Hawe James Griffin
Chigook
Slaine County
Bonner
Frank “Musetbacker
Neaverhead County
Churches Back Coolidge Cruiser Program Opposition
The Federal Council of Churches administrative committee released a resolution endorsing President Coolidge’s stance against expanding cruiser building. It urged Congress to work with the president to limit naval expenditures and noted comparative British superiority in light cruisers, citing historical completion dates of U.S. ships.
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Amodiama
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Oval
National Council For Prevention of War
America
Great Britain
United States
Women lawmakers to be fewer in 1927 than 1925
Washington date report shows 122 women elected to 34 state legislatures for 1927 with 11 to join the senate in 1926. Republicans hold 86 seats, Democrats 31, others unclassified. Connecticut leads with 18 women in its 1927 legislature.
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Lue of Women Voters
Senate
Republican Party
Democrats
Connecticut
Wyoming
Thes
Maine
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Ohio
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