Winter Plunges U S S Roosevelt Crew Sails Saved
Severe gales from Canada bring sub zero weather to the Midwest and Atlantic coast as Chicago endures 40 mile winds and burst water mains. Four deaths linked to the cold as Minnesota reports 24 below zero and water flooding damages run into millions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Canada
Middle West
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Water Department
North Side
Montana sheep and wool praised by industry leader
Frank J. Hagenbarth former National Wool Growers president and Wood Livestock Company head toured Butte urging fuller use of Montana grazing. He cited Wood Livestock holdings 100000 acres, 140000 sheep, 7500000 pounds woodclip annually, 200 workers and 35000 tons hay, warning of missed gains as Montana once held 6200000 sheep.
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Frank J. Hagenbarth
Spencer
Idaho
Wool Growers’ Association
F. R. Marshall
East Lake City
Butte
F. R. Venable
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Venable
Hagenbarth
Marshall
Montana
National Wool Growers’ Association
Hagen
Alder Gulch
Mail Carrier Admits Murder of Wife in Ohio
Haver 41 a Newcomerstown mail carrier confessed to choking his wife on December 1 and hiding her body in a well four miles away. He was arraigned on first degree murder with a self defense claim and pleaded not guilty.
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Associated Press
New
Philadelphia
Ohio
Haver
Newcomerstown
James Patrick
J. 8Wis
George W. Stuckney
Forbes and Thompson Lose Rehearing in War Fraud Case
The US circuit court of appeals denied a rehearing for Col. Charles W. Forbes and John W. Thompson who were convicted of defrauding the government in veterans hospital contracts. A further appeal to the Supreme Court is planned. if unsuccessful, a mandate will send Forbes and Thompson to Leavenworth prison to serve two years each with $10,000 fines.
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Charles W. Forbes
Associated Press
Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Veterans’ Bureau
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
Forbes
Elwood Goodman
Thompson
Randolph Laughlin
Circuit Court of Appeals
Leavenworth
Georgia youths abandon hope of cheating noose
In Columbus Georgia on January 28 Gervis Bloodworth and Willie Jones of Taylor County faced execution after five prior delays. Attorneys intervened once more and the youths prepared for a final legal effort to stay the death sentence as reporting continues on Page 2.
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Georgia
Associated Press
Columbus, Ga
Gervis Bloodworth
Willie Jones
Taylor County
Bethlehem Steel reports record 1925 earnings
Bethlehem Steel president Eugene G Grace announced that 1925 earnings totaled 38,988,742 with after charges and preferred dividends equaling 5.30 a share on common stock, up from 33,996,499 or 2.56 a share in 1924.
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Associated Press
New York
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Agriculture at risk if immigration is restricted
Farmers from nine states testified before the House immigration committee urging looser labor import rules from Mexico and Canada to save agriculture. They warned the beet sugar industry faces extinction without cheap contract labor, arguing the lesser evil is preserving key industries while immigration issues are solved. I. D. O'Donnell of Billings urged changes to help beet sugar on irrigation projects in his state and Wyoming.
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Associated Press
Washington
House -Immigration Committee
Mexico
Canada
Representative Box
Texas
I. D. O'Donnell
Billings
Mont
Wyoming
Grazing Tax Changes For Montana Livestock Assessments
Montana assessors revised livestock schedules with higher sheep values and adjusted cattle rates. Automobiles will be taxed by the county treasurer with a staged depreciation over five years and initial deductions. Real property valuations remain near bottom while grazing land averages five cents per acre in tax. W L Stockton of the Farm Bureau urged equitable valuations and lower expenditures.
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Helena
State Board of Equalization
Bergeson
W. L. Stockton
Montana Farm Bureau
Posse Kills Miner After Long Siege
John Smith, a miner, died in his Dawson, YT cabin after a five day standoff with a posse. He had earlier killed Edward Lowe, and when officers approached for a pail of snow he opened fire. The posse fired multiple shots and found Smith dead, with a rifle and shotgun nearby.
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Associated Press
Dawson
Y. T
John Smith
Smith
Edward Lowe
Woman Sought in Murder Case Near San Diego
The body of Frances L. Cole about 65 was found stabbed and hidden in her National City home. The coroner places death about two days earlier. A younger woman who had been living with her is being sought as a person of interest.
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Associated W’ress
San Diego
Frances L. Cole
National City
Here
United States Adopts World Court Resolution
Washington January 28. The Senate approved the resolution of adherence with reservations paving the way for American membership in the world court. Edwin P. Thayer sealed the parchment copy and sent it to the White House by messenger. The vice president’s signature was not required. Continued on Page 2.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Edwin P. Thayer
White House
Dawes
Funeral of Cardinal Mercier Draws Belgians in Silent March
Belgium pays tribute to Cardinal Mercier as King and peasants join a foot procession of about two hundred thousand to the St. Gudule cathedral for a national service. The coffin, simple with a gold mitre, is later moved to Malines for last rites and burial in the crypt of Reombaut cathedral.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
Cardinal Mercier
Malines
St. Gudule
Reombaut Cathedral
Bills Propose Separate Air Corps From Army and Aid Navy
On Capitol Hill two measures were introduced to reform aviation. Representative Wainwright seeks an army air corps with Marine-like status. Representative French proposes naval aviation pilots assigned as flight instructors. Other proceedings included joint aircraft hearing calls and a naval committee session with Admiral Moffett endorsing larger dirigible plans, and a Stanford inventor pitching a long-range plane device.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Military and Naval Committees
Wainwright
New York
Air Corps
Marine Corps
French
Idaho
Naval Appropriations
Naval Committee
Garrett
Tennessee
Military
Naval and Commerce
William A. Moffett
Naval Air Chief
Wilbur
Shenandoah
Lester P. Berlow
Stanford, Conn
Military Committee
Prince of Wales Fractures Collar Bone in Hunt Ride
The Prince of Wales fractured his left collar bone while riding to hounds in Leicestershire. It was his second mishap in two days after yesterday's horse fall at Melton Mowbray. X rays confirm a simple fracture not expected to hinder his riding for long.
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London
Leicestershire
Prince of Wales
Melton Mowbray
Screen star fined for having liquor
Los Angeles January 28 Bull Montana actor and former wrestler Luigi Montagni pleaded guilty to possessing liquor. He was fined 600 dollars, paid 100, with the balance suspended. He was arrested weeks earlier after officers found wine at his home near Hollywood.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Bull" Montana
Luigi Montagni
Hollywood
Proposals to Postpone Tax Reduction Rejected in Senate Debates
Washington January 28 proposals to delay tax reductions beyond March 15 were rejected by both parties as the Senate began work on the revenue bill. Debate focused on inheritance tax repeal and income tax return publicity with Sen Norris urging April 1 or delayed refunds. Smoot argued refunds impossible and the need to meet 60 million in short term obligations. Simmons and others supported early passage while final vote was set for February 10.
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Washington
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Smoot
Finance Committee
Simmons
North Carolina
Howell
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Future of Copper Depends on Europe Says Thayer
New York January 28 Benjamin B. Thayer vice president of the Anacoida Copper Company sails abroad and says United States copper consumption is gratifying. He predicts the industry’s future hinges on foreign demand and that if nations resume buying, copper prices should rise.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Benjamin B. Thayer
Anacoida Copper Company
Writ issued to bring Means before grand jury in 1921 stock transfer probe
A habeas corpus writ signed by Judge Thatcher orders Gaston B. Means from Atlanta federal prison to testify before the U S grand jury probing the 1921 transfer of American Metals from German to Swiss owners. Means, once investigator for Harry Daugherty, serves two-year sentence for conspiracy. Roxie Stinson also subpoenaed. Mal Daugherty testified.
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New York
Gaston B. Means
Atlanta
United States Grand Jury
American Metals Company
Thomas D. Thatcher
Means
Harry Daugherty
Liberty
Allen Property
Thomas W. Miller
John T. King
National Republican
Mal
Daughtery
Midland National Bank
W . Court House
Ohio
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