Capone's Best Trigger Man Is Rubbed Out
Chicago reports the assassination of "Machine Gun" McGurn, Capone's top hit man and a key suspect in the St Valentine’s Day massacre. Three imported gunmen carried out the killing on the seventh anniversary of the Valentine’s Day murders, leaving no trace. A cheap comic valentine warning preceded the shooting, symbolizing underworld retribution and a new gang war in Chicago.
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Chicago
Jack McGarn
Capone
McGurn
McGuurn
Valentine
Troustas
Underworld
Becide
Snowdrift siege and mob slayings in Chicago unfold
Chicago reports reveal McGurn’s 1929 St Valentine massacre tied to seven hoodlums killed in a garage. His widow Louise Gedardi McGurn testifies to alibi while friends vanish post shooting. Across the nation, Snow and rescue plow crews battle powerful drifts as planes drop food to trapped towns in the Northwest.
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Louis Gebardi
Lowse Rolfe
McGurn
Albr Gul
St. Valen- Hines Day
Jack
Mortais
Pregbitio
Bone
Chicago
Tan
Kangland
St. Valenties Day
Culd
Tate
South Dakota
Red
Twilight
Stoneville
Fairpoint
Marcus
Marine
Mud Butte
Arenan
Hereford
Auto Driver Test Urged by Bureau
Washington February 16 A self imposed qualifications test for very automobile driver was recommended today by the bureau of public roads urging motorists to drive safely. The pamphlet lists questions about temper control, nerves, impulse to race, reaction to emergencies and knowledge of the law. It stresses proper equipment and road care and warns speed is the chief cause of accidents, urging drivers to act with steady caution to protect lives.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Pamphet
Foster Relatives Lose File Appeal
In Carthage North Carolina February Fretey and others appealing a contested will tied to the Statler heiress half million estate. The jury verdict upheld the will giving most of the estate to Bradley Davidson Jr. The Supreme Court likely will not hear arguments until next November. The case followed testimony about Mrs Davidson's death from carbon monoxide poisoning shortly after her marriage.
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Carthage
N.C
Moore
Bat
Mo Tee
Curt J. Mo Broughton
Statler
Bradley Davidson, Jr
Supreme Euyet
Davidson
Senate approves AAA subsidy plan by wide Senate vote
The Senate approved a 500 million dollar soil conservation subsidy for farmers, voting 56 to 20 with only nine Democrats and one Republican opposing. The bill now goes to the House as debate centered on the plan’s long term funding and effects on farm programs.
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Senate
Washington
Oo Muirein
House
Peetrecrats
Heepore
Vaapublia
Fann Benson
Fallette
Vie Deminwrats
Republs
Senay Pubhican
McNary
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Qunaty
Eens Agaces
Heesson
AAA
Len Smith
SN Co
Peter Trates
Saanpoustag
Eros
Gow
Secretary of Agiculture
Pease
Rural Light Bill Voted in Senate
The senate approved a rural electric bill creating a permanent fund to bring electricity to the farmlands. The measure provides funding for construction over years with a fixed interest rate, aided by administration support and emergency provisions, and calls for substantial spending on miles of transmission lines.
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Washington
Senate
Nores
Moris
Cooke
Waller
Adeo
Campaign of 36 narrows to practicalities in Ohio
Washington Feb. 14 The presidential race tightens as parties decide on strategy in Ohio where Borah foes debate backing a favorite son or an external contender. Bachmann announces Akron discussions with Fish and Johnson to mobilize 52 delegates for Box. Knox and Tolmidge are cited as possible leadership rivals in a broader contest across states.
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Washington
Ohio
Republican Organization
Sen. Borah
Idaho
Si Serk
Carl G. Bachmann
Borsfors Presidint
Akron
Fish
New York
Johnon
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Alfred Smith
Gav Tolmidge
Cicotgia
GO. P
Borat
Cal K
Knox
Chivage
Gov
Tansdon
Kans
Bakely
Sleeping Beauty Still in Trance
In a Chicago scene a mother named Miley watches over a patient named Patriin as physicians and vigilants stand by in a medical setting. The narrative hints at a possible miracle through faith, hope, and the awaited word mother. The excerpt ends with a page turn to continue the story.
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Chicago
Tae Wien
Paterenus
Patriin
Reprieve Ends as Hauptmann Faces Death Verdict
Reports from Trenton indicate Richard Hauptmann, awaiting execution after his wartime theft case, lost a final appeal and faced imminent execution. Governor Harold G. Hoffman granted a 30‑day remand, delaying the death sentence briefly while higher levels review continued.
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Trenton
N. d
Richard Hauptmann
Abe Jaagver
Hue Stabad Calmn
Harold G Tholiman
Thieupiiaania
Car Plunges Into River Believed 3 Men Drowned
Report describes a car plunging into a swollen river near Clendenin with three men aboard, feared drowned. Witnesses and local officials identify potential victims as residents of nearby towns while search efforts continue along the riverbank.
Mob clashes with police in New York incident
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple references to mob activity and police confrontation in New York. The text mentions a public street location and possible involvement of workers or a group, but details are unclear due to garbled source material.
Some PWA Funds May Be Cancelled Mystery Plane Search
Fragmented OCR text outlines potential PWA funding cancellations and a cold weather search for a missing mystery plane. It mentions Secretary Tees and references towns and weather conditions, with scattered names and locations and a long, unclear narrative.
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PWA
PWA Direevit
Sesterdiey
Santie
Cermin
Great Powers Prepare For War Heightened Defense
London reports that seven nations Britain France Russia Germany Belgium Spain and Italy are debating stronger defense measures. Public concern centers on mobilization costs and potential conscription as fears of conflict rise across Europe.
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London
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Belgium
Spain
Italy
George Fartibert
Mattory
Agaist Fremant
Col
Pert
Puy Sas
Nina
Ariel
Fineland
Atsa
Rmany Jung
Urntlaas
Hiller
Zane
Heer
Carnmnens
Yydof
Cance
League of Nats
New Delinquent Tax Law Likely for Special Session
The article discusses a potential special session of the state legislature to consider delinquent tax relief legislation. It notes opinions of several individuals and suggests the measure aims to provide new avenues for redemption and fees, while observers expect federal action to influence timing. The governor signals readiness to convene the session once federal momentum appears.
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Chere
Anita
Bitek
Congress
Federal
Roosevelt Seeks Inter American Peace Conference
President Roosevelt proposes an extraordinary inter American conference with 20 Central and South American governments aimed at permanent peace on the western continent. He writes to each president proposing Buenos Aires as the meeting site and urges rapid ratification and possible new agreements to promote regional security.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Buenos Aires
Argentina
New World
Chaco
Berges
Bolivia
Mr. Roosevelt
Pan Ateri
White House
River Nears Flood Stage on Kanawha as Ice and Water Rise
River crested at 29 feet in Charleston with ice and snow melt creating severe flooding. Gates and roads blocked, barges moored, and authorities reported significant eroding and emergency work as crews tried to relieve pressure and reroute traffic. The Kanawha Falls area showed 17 feet late evening, with ongoing high water threatening nearby towns.
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Kanawha
Charleston
Anns Bogs
Kanawha Falls
Barbara Fearing Kidnapers to Keep Infant in England
London reports a page headline about Countess Barbara Mutton Maugwite Revention fearing kidnapping of her baby amid racketeers. The countess vows to defend her infant and relocate Woolworth interests, with the child expected soon.
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Barbara
England
London
Woolworth Waby
Lune
Barbara Mutton Maugwite
Young Rearrested Charged With George Couch Murder
Young, previously detained, is rearrested on a murder charge in the George Couch case. Prosecutors allege Couch was struck by another vehicle after a collision at Washington and Trustown streets. Couch died later at a Charleston hospital. Witnesses were questioned as investigators pursue details of the incident and Young’s statements.
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George S
Youngs
Wong
Charlestany
Wasteington
Trustow
Young
Yh Uveshgators
Beer Aire
Charleston
Clendenin Street
Miller
Beauregard Steed
Washington Street
Puarsty
Trusteest
Bps
Couch
Tally
Youtut
Teacher Salary Cited As Counties Face Cuts
The state education department yesterday held teacher salary talks in 36 counties over a $1,000,000 supplemental appropriation. Budgets from over 50 counties suggest needed funds to finish the school term and prevent salary reductions. Auditor reports $272,640 available for superintendents and paving costs. Counties forewarned may reduce salaries if new funds do not surface. several counties urge immediate budget reporting.
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E. Allen
Vleyk
Board of Public Whs
Stun
Edgar Bo
O Peng
Lincoln
Dade
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Ted
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