Obregon's Assassin Executed By Firing Squad
Jose de Leon Toral, who killed president elect Alvaro Obregon, was executed by firing squad at 12 30 p m CST in the courtyard of the federal penitentiary on the outskirts of Mexico City He faced the court yard after prayers and a visit with his family while a Catholic priest stayed with him in the death cell as he prepared for death Obregon had received last rites and spoke briefly with reporters before his execution
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Mexico City
Jose de Leon Toral
Alvaro Obregon
Federal Penitentiary
Toral
Rafael Ruiz Solo
Road Clearing Rush Delays Noted In Weather Plans
The report describes rapid road clearing efforts hampered by weather conditions with authorities aiming to complete major routes within three days. It notes projections for Tuesday through Sunday as crews work on prioritized highways in Kors tn area.
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Taeut
Tae Ree
Contempt Case Mentioned in Washington Court Hearing
Fragmentary notes show a Washington court hearing on contempt involving attorney remarks and juror conduct. References to Marlin Littleton and a juror quote suggest a procedural dispute or sanction linked to the case.
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Distri Olumbia
Pesan
Marlin Littleton
Ansert
Piel Bubkensbiars
Caid Rum
Potential Bail Offer Draws Rail Line Applicants
Colorado and Southern officials advertised a Denver to Leadville underused line for operation by any applicant. Hundreds applied, including housewives, telegraphers, carpenters, preachers, students, boy businessmen, and even hoboes. A Chicago woman sought the offer for her 10 year old son to become a railroad president.
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Denver
Colorado
Leadville
Chicago
A. Railroad
Erapher
Ithe
Severe cold wave grips vast regions from Rockies to Mississippi
The southwest, Rocky Mountain and Pacific northwest shivered under an unusually severe cold spell. Temperatures plunged to 23 degrees below, with some areas reporting as low as two degrees above zero in spots. Snow covered parts of Kansas Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle while western California Oregon and Louisiana also felt the storm. Two deaths were reported from exposure as the cold persisted across the central United States and west.
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Kansas
City
Rocky Mountain
Pacific
Bississippia Valley
Expandre
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas Pandia
Louisiana
Tennessee
Yrest
Gregon
Collisions and Old Plate Tags Highlight City Court
Nine cars were cited for improper license plates in Huron as police reported collisions involving a Hudson Essex motor company vehicle driven by Murphy. Murphy paid a 35 dollar fine, others paid 5 dollars. Henry Kuehl was dismissed for producing plates already purchased. The judge noted the license situation improving but messy in neighboring cities.
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Huron
Doris Jones
Dent
Thaturphy
Hudson
Casex Motor Company
Ariferio R Summons
Cary
Murphy
Iving
Ilinois Avenue
Jonez
Magruder
Otter Tschatter
Hudson-Essex Company
Howai
Ane
Oil Agents Hold Annual Session Report
Oil agents gathered for the annual session led by O T Bailey general manager of the company in South Dakota with attendees covering regional offices and industry officials.
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O.ta ‘Bailey
The
South Dakota
Stimson Forecasts Philippines Will Seek Self Rule
Manila February 9 Gov Gen Henry Stimson in farewell to the Philippine legislature said the islands would eventually have full self government He may join Hoover's cabinet in Washington speculated as secretary of state He did not clarify if full self government meant independence or Filipino rule He praised executive efficiency and cautious legislative oversight as key to future autonomy
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Manila
Henry Stimson
Philippines
Funeral Train to Brock City via Pierre
Pierre Feb 5 The funeral train for Louils XII Crill, secretary of agriculture, will stop at Pierre attaching to the Chicago and North Western eastbound train then to Broux City for burial. The open casket lay in the rotunda with floral tributes as state officials and department staff paid final respects. The service will be held at Elk Point with pallbearers and family members attending. The train departs 3 30 pm via Sioux City for the leader's home.
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Chicago & North Western
Pierre
Garde
Broux City
Louls
Crist
Secréitry of Agriculture
Alate Howse
Agricultural Department
Crifl
Lang
Sud
Western Railroad
Falls widow dies after window accident in Riverside drive
NY police treat as possible suicide in the Fokker family tragedy at Riverside Drive. Mrs. Fol in Falls died in her sleep after a window incident as Herbert Reed of the Fokker Airplane Co. described the scene and a glass of water was sent for. A company statement noted Fokker had fainting spells and the case awaits further investigation.
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York
Anthony H. G. Fokker
Riverside Drive
Zpaid
Bulclde
Herbert
Reed
Treseorer
Fokker
Flowker
Hoover Becomes Tenderfoot Scout in Florida
President-elect Hoover accepted a Boy Scouts tenderfoot badge in Miami Beach. He received a fishing rod from the Charter Boatmen's Association amid cheers from 46 troops and girl scouts. Mrs Hoover joined him as he saluted scouts and spoke with local leaders before departing by motor toward Key West for Edison anniversary events.
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Hoover
Tenderfoot Boy Scout
Florida
Miami Beach
Fla
Feitt
Charter Boatmen’s Association
Soares
Group Fe
Louise Powters
Miami
Mre. Fowver
Key West
Fort Myers
Thomes A. Edison
Altrusa Club Holds Weekly Luncheon Meeting
The regular Altrusa Club luncheon met yesterday at the Hotel Marvin Hughitt. Valentine favors marked each place as a guest, Herber At Ormond, shared entertainment before dinner. The meeting proceeded with a formal program.
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Altruna
Marvin
Control of Wissouet at Yaneton in the war bill
Feb 9 report notes a battle over a control measure in the Missolar affair. War departments push authority while Renate state actions appear tangled in the voting. The piece references yesterday’s developments and units mobilizing ahead of formal decisions.
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Wissouet
Nice Fellows Take $24 From Night Foreman Robbery
Two young men held up Tom Whalen in his Malter Arcade office at 73 Second Street Southwest at 1 a m They demanded cash from the register and Whalen. The robbers fled with about $24 in small change and currency while concealment eyes. Police investigate the holdup and motive.
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Tom Whalen
Malter Arcade
Second “Street
Whalen
Agnew Estate Fight Ends With Benefit to Siblings
A lengthy court battle over the Agnew estate concluded with Judge Barnwell ruling the entire estate should go to two brothers and a sister, while Mrs. Agnew received a minor support allotment. The contest stretched for years across Kingsbury, Bancroft, and Litchfield, with common law claims and various legal representatives.
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Bancroft
Ide'm. Rusehe
Dasm ‘Agnew
Kingsbery
Agnew
Eardner
Churchill
Rughl
Huron
William Kearns 82 Plans Quick Gambled Reprieve
William Kearns aged 82 stepped out on a spree described as a brief final fling before settling, then returned home where his wife alerted police as a judge handed down a 30 day sentence. Court noted the odd, comic tone of the event.
SLOGAM ELECTION MEASURE UP TO SENATORS
A fragment from SLOGAM reports the election measure is now up to senators with discussions in the South Dakota legislature. Notices mention noon convening, adjournment for funeral services, and debate over a bill affecting education and eligibility rules. The piece notes votes, committee actions, and proposed investigations into state departments amid a mid-session push.
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Senate
South Dakota
Stocum Hill
House
Ayers
Lawrence
Richards
Daw
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Charles A. Miller, Jr
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Poe
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Yang
Hartigan
Jidge
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Peterson
Neceseer
Lyon
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Esse
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Dembcrat
Olzon
Turner
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