Massive Narcotic Ring Exposed by Federal Agents
Federal agents uncovered a large narcotics ring at Birmingham area involving an armed Latin American group that threatened invasion warnings. The blast left several wounded and two dead as a 60 foot steel smokestack collapsed at Birmingham Electric Company causing power, streetcar service outages and extensive damage.
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U. S
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Electric Company
Q. P. Askew
Champion Coffee Guzzler Goes Pro in Fargo
In Fargo, Fergus Falls coffee wiz Comstock from Fergus Falls Minnesota ends amateur run by turning pro in Fargo. He set a world record by drinking eighty five cups of coffee in seven hours fifteen minutes and will perform at a local ballroom venturing into professional competition.
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Fargo
N. D
Gussling
Comstock
Wiz
Fergus Fails
Minn
Gus
Porter
Judge Lindsey Decries Bootlegging in Marriage Reform Talk
Denver Jan 14 Judge Ben B. Lindsey urged changes to domestic law arguing that bootlegging in marriage and love is growing and that current codes fail to address real human needs. He faulted clergy for resisting reform and said chastity is theoretical rather than natural in modern society.
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Denver
Col
United States
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver Juvenile Court
City
750 Fire Kerchoo Salvo Grips Newport Theater
At the Music Hal motion picture theater in Newport, 750 patrons sneezed in unison during a five reel show. John Burkart and ushers searched for the source as four boys about 17 were accused of sneezing powder, leading to a police call.
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Music Hal Motion Picture
Eleventh and
York Streets
Newport
John Burkart
Burkart
City Workhouse to Reopen for Male Prisoners
City Council approved reopening the City Workhouse on Cole Rain Avenue for male prisoners only, with women remaining at the county jail. Col. Sherrill, city manager, outlined plans for a laundry, rock pile, and repair rooms, estimating $30,000 in rehabilitation costs and $96,000 for first-year operations for about 400 inmates. Managers projected expansions, potential future boarding of Federal prisoners, and a move of the women’s ward to the basement if space allows.
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Col. Sherrill
Colerain Avenue
Tyler
Leasongood
Bromwell, Brush and Wire Company
Council
State City Free Employment Bureau
State Industrial Commission
Rail terminals and viaduct under city fire at meeting
City Council criticized railroads and the County Commissioners for vague plans on a new union railroad terminal and the Eighth Street Viaduct. Rail officials may be invited to discuss both projects with council and county leaders next week. Edward T. Dixon pressed for concrete plans and warned of ongoing concessions without commitments. Continued on Third Page.
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Council
Union Railroad
Eighth Street
Lincoln Park
Edward T. Dixon
Dixon
Minister J Frank Norris On Trial For Slaying Chipps
State rests after presenting self defense evidence in the Norris case. A witness testified Norris fired as Chipps turned to retreat, ending in a fatal shooting at Norris’s Ft Worth church study. Defense planned to show Chipps threatened Norris, while a farm purchase discussion preceded the incident.
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Austin
Tex
J. Frank Norris
D. E. Chipps
Ft Worth
Dr. Norris
Chipps
Norris
Roxie Parker
W. R. Parker
Tarrant County
Ft. Worth
Bush
H. H. Rains
Mr. Rogers
Sacasa Demands Marines Withdraw From Nicaragua
Guatemala City dispatches report Dr Juan Sacasa head of Nicaragua liberal government protested North American intervention and demanded withdrawal of US Marines. He warned he would seek armed aid from Spanish American nations to deter the Yankee invasion. Continued on second page.
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Mexico City
Guatemala City
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Juan Sacasa
Kellogg
School Head Melos in Death of His Bride
Helena High School principal J A Woodward was arrested on murder charges in the death of his bride Mrs Edna Roberts Woodward six weeks earlier. The couple's auto plunged into Shoals Creek near Florence on December 18. A preliminary hearing is set for January 18. The case includes witness accounts of non wet clothes and a scream heard before the drowning. Mrs Woodward held $16 500 life insurance with potential double indemnity and additional policies.
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Florence
Ala
J. A. Woodward
Helena
Edna Roberts Woodward
Woodward
Everett Roberts
Shoals Creek
Here
Claude L. Boyd
Alabama and Tennessee
Boyd
Theater Powder Prank Prompts $25 Reward After Disturbance
Two minutes before Lieut Williams and officers arrive, youths flee from a theater after a sneezing powder incident. Burkart posts a $25 reward for tips leading to conviction and notes past disturbances. Mayor discusses relocation and city council considers State Commission input on police reorganization.
Titanic Struggle Between Cable and Radio Dominates Atlantic
In the Sunday Magazine, boxing authority Billy Rocap debunks rumors about Dempsey being poisoned while Pretty Wilma Banky shares views on American men. The issue also features Making the Knife Talk, Master Man Hunters installment, and humor from O Hara Lardner McEvoy.
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Jack Dempsey
Billy Rocap
Boxing Authority
Wilma Banky
Cable
Radio
Atlantic
O'Hara
Lardner—Mcevoy
Fear Sheffield Recall and Landing of Marines
Mexico City dispatch reports fear in Sheffield over a potential recall of troops and a landing of Marines. Details remain sparse as the situation develops with U.S. forces in the region.
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Sheffield
Cold Wave Grips Cincinnati as Temperatures Plunge
The citizenry shivered as a northwest wind drove a cold wave from Chicago through the Middle West. By midnight Cincinnati read 7 above zero, down 33 degrees from yesterday’s high. Forecaster Mr. Devereaux predicted a low of five above zero this morning with relief tomorrow as cloudiness increases and temperatures rise. Suburban readings hit zero or below.
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Chicago
Wr. C. Devereaux
Freezing Water is Forecast as Far South as Florida
Cold winds from a storm sweeping the Southwest and Middle West drive central temperatures toward zero. Snow ranges from a few inches to 18 1/2 inches in places like Kankakee and Chicago reports nine inches with several deaths from accidents. Jacksonville may go below freezing as a new cold snap spreads to the Southeast.
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Florida
Chicago
Southwest
Middle West
Great Central Area
New England
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Jacksonville
Fla
Kankakee
Ill
Ohio Cold Snap Deepens Amid Snow Across Cities
A sharp cold wave grips Ohio with temperatures near zero and heavy snow in Toledo, Columbus, and Cleveland. Columbus and Cincinnati report 16 above as forecasts push the mercury lower overnight while Toledo piles seven inches on the ground.
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Ohio
Columbus
Toledo
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Liberals Seek $100,000 Indemnity in Maritime Case
A protest was filed tonight with the United States Consul in Bluefields Nicaragua as liberals demand an indemnity of 100000 for a maritime dispute. The action highlights tensions between local factions and international authorities over compensation for alleged damages at sea.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
United States
Invisible ultra violet rays render objects visible on screen
Dr. Donald Stockbarger of MIT physics predicts a future where invisible ultra violet beams illuminate roads and ferrous structures and even clothing. He cites past feats like transmitting voice over light and notes health potential, asserting rapid development in this field.
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Stockbarger
Society Arts
Boston
Mass
Donald C. Stockbarger
Department of Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Tech- Spas
Alexander Graham Bell
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