Chicago Starts Move to Strike Out Racketeers
Chicago launches a drive to curb racketeering affecting glaziers and other trades. A grand jury probes abuses and extortion that raise retail costs, with officials noting 148 bombs in a span of 1927–28 and a two-class racketeering model involving unions and business interests.
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Chicago
Allen Dalrymple
Associated Press
G. L. Hostetter
Chicago Employers’ Association
Hostetter
George H. Meyers
Glazing Workers' Union Local No. 27
Clinois Glass Dealers’ Organzation
Hofstetter
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
Humorous sketch notes a girl’s daydreams and manners with a Sunday feel. The piece reflects light social observation and a playful tone characteristic of Quillen’s syndicated humor columns.
Hoover Seeks Farm Relief Plans In Hoover Talks
President-elect Hoover met with Louis J. Taber master of the National Grange and Cleveland A. Newton former Missouri representative about farm relief. Taber urged higher agricultural tariffs and a broad program including land policy reform marketing facilities and more credit. Newton discussed Mississippi Valley water transportation and rural development. Ralph Williams and E B. Clements offered party outlooks from Oregon and Missouri respectively.
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Herbert Hoover
Congress
Louis J. Taber
National Grange
Cleveland A. Newton
Missouri
Mississippi Valley Association
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Hoover
Grange
Newton
Mississippi
Middle West
Ralph Williams
Oregon
National Republican Committee
E. B. Clements
National Republican
Johns Hopkins Receives Major University Gifts
An anonymous $5,000,000 gift funds maintenance of Johns Hopkins medical and surgical clinics, announced by Dr. Frank J. Goodnow at the Peabody Institute commemoration. Gifts of $60,000 for cancer research from Francis P. Garvan and $10,000 by Dr. Emanuel Libman to fund a history of medicine lecture ship were also announced. Forty-one degrees were awarded as the fifty-third commemoration day occurred, with Judge Carroll T. Bond receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws.
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Baltimore
Frank J. Goodnow
Johns Hopkins University
Peabody Institute
Francis P. Garvan
Emanuel Libman
History of Medicine
Gore, MacCorkle Heard at Meeting
Governors Gore and MacCorkle headlined the annual Sons of Revolution gathering at Governor MacCorkle’s Sunrise home in the South Hills. A 23 member buffet forum featured reminiscences and praise for Gore’s road-building achievements and state progress as the event closed with a farewell tone.
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MacCorkle
Roy B. Cook
Leroy Allebach
Sons of Revolution
Governor MacCorkle
South Hills
Charleston
Canada
National Capital Pauses To Observe Washington's Birth
Washington marks George Washington birthday with ceremonies across the capital and Virginia. Hoover inauguration prep stalls as Congress advances on key bills. Mount Vernon hosts visitors including 1500 Boy Scouts and 15 state delegates at De Molay council meeting. Washington memory observed at Memorial Continental Hall with DAR and CAR events.
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Virginia
George Washington
Herbert Hoover
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Potomac River
Boy Scouts
Grand Council
Order of de Molay
Memorial Continental Hall
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Children of the American Revolution
Withdrawal of Marines Voted
Washington reports the Senate voted 38 to 30 for early withdrawal of American marines from Nicaragua. The action unsettled administration plans, with another vote anticipated. The amendment would bar navy funds for marines in Nicaragua after July 1, except in emergencies endangering American lives or property.
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Nicaragua
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House
Coolidge
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Navy Department
Latin America
Dill
Bratton
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Hale
Maine
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Warren
Waterman
Watson
Broussard
Bruce
Hawes
Kendrick
Ransdell
Wagner
Norris
Nebraska
Maryland
Morris
Move Launched To Pave Gap in Road
Maryland senator introduced a 150000 loan bill to complete the three mile gap on U S Route 40 in Garrett County and to fund a Potomac crossing bridge between Backbone Mountain Maryland and Germania West Virginia. The northwest turnpike will be fully paved from Washington to Cincinnati once the gap and bridge are done.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio
Senate
Alonzo D. Naylor
Garrett County
Potomac
Backbone Mountain
Germania
W. Va
Northwest Turnpike
Washington
Virginia
Cincinnati
Prison Probe Began By Senate Group At Moundsville
West Virginia Senate investigative committee opened hearings at Moundsville prison. Chair Senator Helmick said contract labor would not ease crowding, noting only 25 to 33 percent of inmates could work. Warden Robinson cited 1,911 prisoners and 850 cells. The panel toured the hospital and discussed expansion and land for a prison farm up to 1,000 acres. Hearings continue with more witnesses tomorrow.
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Moundsville
West Virginia
Joint Legislative Committee
A. L. Helmick
Hawes-Cooper
L. M. Robinson
State Board of Control
Suspect Held In Kidnapping Case In San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 22 John Williams 60 a United States Mint employee was identified as meeting four year old Doris Smith Murphy in Vallejo and receiving custody of the child. Doris was later returned to her mother Helen Murphy with three others held for questioning. Charles and Mrs Sharp who surrendered the girl were questioned along with radio salesman Bidwell who acted as a witness. Police expect further investigation before filing kidnapping charges.
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San Francisco
Charles Sharp
John Williams
United States Mint
Vallejo
Doris Smith-Murphy
Williams
Doris Smith
Murphy
Helen Murphy
Doris
Betty
Co. CG
Bidwell
Defeat of Jones Bill Is Expected
Washington report says the House will likely fail to pass the Jones bill raising Volstead penalties to five years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine. Opposition from House leaders and delayed action threaten its passage, while Hoover supporters are said to be formulating a broader prohibition enforcement program.
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Capitol
Hoover
The
Treasury
White House
Early Solution Of Gang Massacre In Chicago Expected
CHICAGO Feb 22 A quick solution of the St Valentine s day massacre of seven Moran gangsters was expected as police said two developments came swiftly. A wrecked automobile believed used by the slayers yielded a Cadillac sales record from Detroit. State s Attorney Swanson said the car had passed through several owners after its sale by County Commissioner Frank Wilson. Police assigned fifteen detective squads to the checkup as leads were pursued.
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Chicago
St. Valentine’s Day
George Moran
North Side
Cadillac Motor Company
Detroit
John A. Swanson
Frank Wilson
Swanson
Many Killed In Chinese Fights Near Shantung Peninsula
Chefoo and surrounding areas see heavy fighting as nationalist troops clash with former northern soldiers led by Chang Tsung-Chang. Despite being outnumbered, nationalists hold the field with 7 000 loyalists against 26 000 rebels, with hundreds dead and thousands captured or wounded. Foreign crews prepare evacuations as Chang’s movements remain contested between Lungkow and Tengchow.
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Shantung Peninsula
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Althoug
Trenton
Ninghakchow
Ninchakchow
Lungkow
Dalien
Chang
Tengchow
Quartet Escaped Prisoners Seen On Way Toward Smoky Mountains
Four of six inmates who beat a janitor at the county jail and escaped last Wednesday are believed fleeing toward the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Authorities report multiple crimes by the fugitives including thefts, kidnapping, and robberies. Telegrams and broad pursuit efforts span Kentucky and Tennessee as police identify Adron and Dana Bias, Julien Lieble, and W R Proctor, with ties to prior Charleston Car and Levi station holdup.
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North Carolina
Frank 4H
Tyree
Cabell County
Blackburn Watts
Kanawha County
Elvin Whittington
Mountain State Hospital
Chilton Stephenson
Kentucky
Stephenson
D. H. Stephenson
Knoxville, Tenn
C. E. Hall
State Police
M. R. Duke
Boyd Wentz
Hall
Middlesboro
Everett Conley
Olive Hill
Adron
Dana Bias
Julien Lieble
W. R. Proctor
Knoxville
Proctor
Bias Brothers
Lieble
Charleston
Levi Station
Flemmer
Kemplin
Glasgow
Montgomery
Washington Eulogized By President Coolidge In Address
President Coolidge praised George Washington as a great military leader and statesman at George Washington University commencement. He lauded U S isolationism, warned against permanent alliances, and noted improved foreign relations and reparations discussions. The address accompanied a degree for Mrs Coolidge at the Washington Auditorium.
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George Washington University
J. Hamilton Lewis
District of Columbia
Shortridge
California
Howard
Great Britain
Washington
President Coolidge
A. P
George Washington
America
United States
Washington Auditorium
Mr. Coolidge
Rio Grande
Central America
South America
Pacific
Russia
People of
Schumann-Heink to End Opera Career This Season
Mme Ernestine Schumann Heink announces retirement at season's end after a fifty year career on operatic and concert stages. She plans to teach, sing occasionally for soldiers, and avoids farewell tours, saying age makes retirement timely. Critics praise her farewell performances at the Metropolitan and hail her as an exceptional Wag wonian contralto.
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New York
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Associated Press
Erda
Metropolitan Opera House
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Schumann-Heink
Schumann-Helnk
Crtics
Ernestine Schumann- Helnk
Erdas
Mmne
Lindbergh Settling Down After Engagement News
New York reports Lindbergh is settling into married life and plans government work on days with no duties. He flew Kansas City to Wichita yesterday and may work for the government when not flying over Washington. The note adds a wry line about government work being common.
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Lindbergh Hinder
Kansas City
Wichita
Washington
Valley Forge
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