Cold wave grips Atlantic seaboard with continued chill
Eastern states brace for further cold as forecasts predict no relief. Vermont reports the coldest reading at 22 below zero, while New York and Pennsylvania see readings down to 4 below. The frigid spell has caused weather linked deaths and transport delays, with Boston and Cape Cod affected by high winds and drifting issues.
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Associated Prep
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Rorthneld
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Weston
Pennsylvania
Mato
New York City
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Dauzhe
Boston
Cape Cod
Atlantic
Pittsburg
Pastor Runs With Parishioner to Plead Insanity
The case of Rev. W. G. Jones charged with violating the Manner by transporting parishioner Pearl Lee from Portland to Fort Worth Texas rests on insanity. Federal Judge Bean named Dr. William House to determine mental competence for trial. Jones, former pastor of Third Baptist Church in Portland, is accompanied by his wife Jennie E. Jones from Modesto California.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
W. G
Pearl Lee
Fort Worth
Texas
W. C. Simme
Bean
William House
Jones
Third Baptist Church
Town
Jennie E. Jones
Modesto
Cal
Jim
Firemen die under debris in Goerck Street collapse
Two New York firemen were recovered dead late today after being crushed by burning timbers when floors two through four collapsed in a seven story fire wreck at 344 Goerck Street on the East Side. Eight other firemen were saved and a third was believed buried as rescuers pressed on with the search.
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Associated Press
New York
Goerck Street
Butte Woman Burned by Furnace Blast
Mrs John Rafferty a 50 year old of 611 North Henry street was seriously burned about the head and body when a tongue of flame leaped from the furnace door while she was stoking in the basement. Neighbors and firemen gave first aid and she smothered the flames with a rug before calling the Quake street fire station. Doctors fear the left eye may require removal of the optic.
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Henry Street
Cody
Rafferty
Fort Lauderdale Sheriff and Deputies Arrested in Prohibition Raids
Fort Lauderdale, Jan 27. Forty one people including Broward County Sheriff Paul C Bryan were arrested in a wide raid by prohibition agents spanning today. Four stills were destroyed and large liquor seizures were made as officers faced conspiracy to violate the prohibition act charges while others were charged with selling or transporting liquor. Sheriff Bryan issued a statement denying guilt and expressing confidence in the outcome. He was released under 35000 bond.
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Associated Press
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Paul C
Bryan
Broward County
Prohibition
United States
Legalized gun packing unpopular in Silver Bow
Silver Bow county shows little support for legalized gun carrying. In 1926 only 69 nonofficers obtained permits, while since 1919 many applicants were denied. The sheriff issued permits before 1919, but district court judges now decide by convincing reasons. Among armed locals, some handle large sums or work irregular hours, yet most carry remains unofficial. Continued on page 6.
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Silver Bow
Jdrvew
Hutte
Two Measures Pass In Montana Legislature
Helena Jan 27 two measures cleared both houses of the Montana legislature after today’s session the first allocating legislative expenses the second a senate measure to reduce interest on registered state warrants. The house passed the warrant interest bill and the senate sent its thirty-fifth bill to the chamber as earlier quotas are noted.
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Burns
Blaine
Troy
Hill
J. Hamill
Wyomin Divorcée Jailed in Chicago Bad Check Charge
Helen Craig, 31, twice divorced from ACK Craig jr of Sheridan Wyoming, was arraigned in Chicago on 10 charges of operating confidence games. She requested a jury trial and was granted. bond set at 830,000. Craig allegedly passed bad checks at large downtown department stores, claiming $800 of the $1,200 obtained was testimons.
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Associated Press
Chicago
San
Atre
Helen
Craig
Ack Craig’ Jr
Sheridan
Wyo
Gould Hearing Ends as Senate Panel Deliberates
The Senate elections committee concluded closing arguments in the bribery case against Senator Gould of Maine. The panel plans to report next week and dropped plans to hear testimony from former Premier Flemming about a $100,000 party contribution. Frederick W. Hinckley, Gould’s chief counsel, argued the senator’s innocence. Senator Walsh pressed that the Senate alone judges membership and can remove a member for cause.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Toaight
Senate
Benator Gould
Maine
Flemming
New Brunswick
Frederick Ww. Hinckley
Gould
Senator Walsh
Democrat
Montana
Walsh
Many Actresses Named by Wright to Back Charges
London, Dan. 37 Captain Pour says he cast aspersions on the Tate and others. William Dodk repeats his intention to press charges dating back many years. Captain Weight tests a libel suit against Lord Gladstone, linked to numerous women including Lily Langtry Olga Sov Kot Laura Tell. Frank Merriman cites private weaknesses of great men as a bar to public life.
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House of Commons
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Sov Kot
Laura Tell
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Ari Mutuel Bill Favored at Denver Start
A Denver session opens with debate over an Ari mutuel bill. The stock committee of the Tower house endorsed the home racing measure with Governor Adams backing it, reporting the bill for printing. The committee vote on ordering the bill to print is noted.
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Denver
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Tower House
Adams
Reed Tax Move Defeated By Dawes
Washington January. Democratic cohorts in the senate failed to force Republican colleagues to vote on tax reduction this session. Vice President ruling halted the move as debate lasted three hours with speakers backing relief now. Republicans admitted a mistake in proposing a 10 percent cut, while noting revenue legislation must originate in the House.
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Bren
Washington
Senate
Dan
Cool
Benator
Hean
Not Guilty Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker Cleared by Landis
The 1919 game fixing charges against Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker were dismissed by Commissioner Landis. Cobb and Speaker, once noted stars, are restored to good standing. Leonard’s incriminating letter and alleged bribery details are noted, but no conviction or further action is imposed. Both players may pursue contracts or seek employment with other clubs.
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Hubert
Dutch) Leonard
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Cobb
Detroit
Cleveland
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Tilth
Landia Mai
Masons at Polson fund 400 for Flathead project
Masonic bodies of Polson donated 400 toward a 3500 fund to build an assembly wall on Melita Island inland near Flathead Lake, 12 miles west of Polson. The 1927 conclave of Montana Knights Templar and Royal Arch Mason is planned there this fall. Melita Island is owned by the Torno family.
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Torno
Lone Bank Robber Steals 10000 To 12000 In Florence
Eugene Oregon January 27 a lone unmasked man robbed the Florence Bank of Florence Oregon taking between 10000 and 12000. Cash was gathered behind the counter and the cashier Harriet Weatherton was locked in the vault for about an hour before freeing herself and triggering the alarm. Sheriff Taylor and deputies rushed from Eugene after the holdup. The thief demanded the cash and left with the money, leaving the silver and some gold behind. No suspect had been located in town.
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Eugene
Ore
Florence
Harriet Weatherton
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Minn Weatherson
Bheriff Taylor
Mins Weatherson
Miss Weatherson
Torso of Woman Found Near Scene of Murder
In Dubuque Iowa authorities reported a torso of a woman identified as Hattie Coffey was unearthed near Mauston Wisconsin where William N Coffey allegedly killed her and dismembered the body. Coffey and authorities were en route to the scene as officials prepared to road this case.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Placteville
Wis
William
N. Coffey
Hattie
Valen Coffer
Titers Woods
Coffey
Manston
Ina
J.”A. Lawis
Carl Andrews
Andrewe
Half Million More Chaplin Cash Tied Up by Government
Government officials filed an additional lien of 620000 against Charles Chaplin and his corporation in San Angeles. The latest attachment brings total government claims in the case to about 1530000, affecting Chaplin assets and distribution plans.
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JO Angeles
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Charles Chaplin
Hitain
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Ti Wenich Chaplin E
Kellogg Opens Path to China's Diplomatic Equality
Washington January 27 Secretary Kellogg outlined steps for giving China its place among nations in a peaceful diplomatic framework. Congress critics questioned the pace and scope while foreign policy leaders urged a prompt, autonomous, and peaceful policy. The administration asserted readiness to defend Americans abroad as relations with China were framed.
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Kellogg
China
Congress
Kellone
Horah
Rouge
Prohibition Urged by National WCTU at Midwinter Meet
The national Woman's Christian Temperance Union reaffirmed support for national prohibition and urged strict enforcement of the eighteenth amendment. The platform called for loyalty from public officials, tougher penalties for violations, and accountability for poisonings and deaths tied to bootleg liquor. The group also pressed for suppressing flask and contraband whiskey production and criticized private bar quantities and chemical ingredients.
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Washington
A.athet
National
Woman's Christian” Temperance” Union
Ite
Forbes Parole Denied for Former Veterans Bureau Director Forbes
Washington January 27. Parole denied to Charles R Forbes former director of the veterans bureau who is serving a two year prison term.
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Washington
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans Bus Tea
Butte Youths Enter for Municipal Ice Carnival
Three hundred forty five Butte youngsters aged 7 to 16 from 29 schools will compete as the annual municipal ice carnival opens at Clark Park rink tomorrow and Sunday. Preliminary events begin at 10 30 tomorrow with finals Sunday. girls skate in separate events while fields of 40 are common for dashes and the half mile. Ben Hardin, in charge, says the entry list is a record and seats for rooters from the two main schools are reserved on the grandstand.
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Buttenore
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