Jury finds Tex Rickard guilty in prize fight film case
In Trenton on March 19, George L. Tex Rickard and four co defendants were convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to transport prize fight films illegally. One defendant, James Dougherty, was acquitted. Sentencing adjourned to Tuesday. Rickard and others face multiple counts of conspiracy and illegal transport of films from New Jersey to New York and Chicago.
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Seven Million Loss In Palm Beach Fire
Palm Beach hotel and related properties were destroyed by fire last night. Fire Chief Sehults said the loss could reach seven million dollars, with initial estimates around four million deemed too low. Authorities investigated rumors of a post office robbery and a possible plot to loot wealthy guests, as clues were sought amid a chaotic hotel fire scene.
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Piano and vocal solo results from Montana event
Piano solo contest in Butte and Miles City lists winners Je net Hobbs Zoe Falls Margaret Albright May Cross. Vocal solo results show first Great Lara Undine Sara Moore Butte with Charlotte Kelly and Margaret Rol finishing fourth across seats in May.
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Jenet Hobbs
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Margaret Albright
Miles City
May Cross
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Sara Moore
Charlotte Kelly
Margaret Rol
Butte Improves Start in City Arts Contest
Butte began strong in yesterday mornings preliminaries at Temple theater and the auditorium. Janet Hobbe from Butte earned a finalist spot in the piano solo and iris vocal solo, with Charlotte Kelley also advancing in vocal solo. Butte Girls Glee Club secured a final berth as several clubs entered, with Livingston and Great Falls also advancing. The girls vocal trio finals feature Butte competing with Great Falls and Kalispell, while Butte plans to enter the boys duet finals.
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Livingston
Great Falls
Kalla- Pell
Famous Cartoonist Jon Darling Seriously Ill in Des Moines
Associated Press report from Des Moines says famed cartoonist Jon Darling, known to readers nationwide, is seriously ill at home. Doctors diagnose a combination of influenza and appendicitis.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Jon
Ding) Darling
Automobile Thieves Sentenced In Long Term Case
Judge Jeremiah J. Lynch's court recently sentenced a group of automobile thieves amid a string of 33 thefts. The suspects, believed to be pranksters turned serious, wrecked and abandoned cars across Idaho and Billings. Authorities pursued them for burglaries at a farm house, and two weeks ago a search ended with a report they had left town with a girl and another youth, both under 18.
Rescuers Fight Fire as Griffin Tragedy Strikes Cafe
In Princeton Indiana on March 19 Associated Press reports a devastating tornado that hit Griffin. Rescue workers battled flames at Kokomo restaurant as victims cried for help. Charred remains are being identified by unique items found on bodies amid a large ruins pile. Relatives search for missing loved ones as six victims are confirmed.
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Tynan Exonerated Of Prison Charges In Civil Service Ruling
Thomas J en of Colorado state Prison was exonerated of prison mismanagement charges by a two to one vote of the state civil service commission. Former Governor Sweet was mentioned in connection with the decision.
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Tornado Wrecks Cab As Engineer Guides Train
The Princeton Indiana scene reports a tornado wrecking a cab while engineer E P Shine of the Illinois Central clings to the reverse lever to steer the HS train to safety. The March 19 incident details indicate Shine’s actions saved passengers and crew from disaster.
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E. P. Shine
Chicago to raise 500000 for tornado victims
Chicago city officials led by Mayor Dever approve immediate collection of five hundred thousand dollars for tornado relief. Funds to be gathered by a committee in Chicago with promise of rapid distribution to affected victims.
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Dever
Desperate Tornado Aftermath Stuns Southern Illinois
Descriptions from Carbondale Illinois detail a night of mass casualties as hospitals fill and mortuaries overflow. The Associated Press reports hundreds of bodies viewed, many unrecognizable, with scenes in makeshift hospitals and churches across Murphysboro and nearby towns.
Shepherd declares innocence in Chicago coroner case
Chicago March 19 William D Shepherd indicted with C Palma faced questioning after a coroner inquest. After a dozen witnesses who know something of McClintock testified, Shepherd again asserted he had never seen Palma before the inquest, denying involvement in the case.
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McClintock
Wiliam D. Shepherd
C. Palma
Hat
Palomam
Deadly tornado swath hits Murphysboro and five states
Rescue work obstructed by fires as a tornado with 300 mile reach devastates towns across five states. At least 823 confirmed dead and 2990 injured with thousands homeless, centering on Murphysboro Illinois where four square miles scorched. Relief efforts rush medical aid and supplies while disaster totals stabilize amid ongoing search.
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Sos Toe Toe Tin Apes Oe Wines
America Offers Aid to Tokyo Tornado Victims
Ambassador Bancraft, acting under Washington instructions, called at Tokyo's foreign office and offered American aid after a devastating tornado. Baron Shidehara thanked the United States and expressed condolences for the loss of life amid the disaster.
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Shidehara
Amerie
Death of Lord Curzon Ends British Council Leader’s Career
The Lord President of the British Council died after a long illness. He collapsed in Cambridge while dressing for a public dinner and underwent surgery on March 9. His death followed a series of serious health setbacks and the cancellation of his engagements as officials noted the grave signs.
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