Death ray invention claims stun Pacific Coast
San Francisco April 2 AP C H Melsome Smith an engineer for Pacific Gas and Electric says J B Martin an electrical engineer of San Francisco has invented a death ray device capable of three million wells. The machine is housed somewhere in San Francisco with secret location. Martin is in Seattle demonstrating films to scientists while Melsome Smith cites potential industrial uses and scientific interest.
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San Francisco
C H. Melsome-Smith
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
J. B. Martin
Martin
Meisemer Emith State
Pacific Gay and Elects Company
Melsome-Smith
Seattle
Man Who Built Capitol is Dead
William V. Murray 83 a construction engineer who supervised the state capitol at Helena Montana and built post offices at Butte and Helena died in New York hospital He came to lead capitol wings completed in 1912 Later did state institutions projects and private contracts before wartime work for DuPont He recently worked with a firm in New York and Philadelphia.
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New York
William V. Murray
Helena
Mont
Butte
Murray
State Board of Examiners
Capitol
DuPont de Nemonts Company
Philadelphia
Federal bombers active on border after three days
Nogales reports federal bombing of the Mexican rebel headquarters resumed today after a three day pause. A bomber from Mexicali reportedly dropped several bombs on the outskirts of the city. no damage or casualties were reported.
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Nogales
Mexicali
California
Endurance flight for Aimee McPherson case and aviation feat
Roosevelt Field reports Miss Elinor Smith pursuing a women’s endurance flight record aboard a cabin monoplane. She took off at 11 40 a m aiming to beat 22 hours 53 minutes 12 seconds as crowds watch at Roosevelt and Mitchel fields. In Sacramento Judge Hardy testifies in impeachment case about the McPherson affair and the Carmel alibi.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Elinor Smith
Long Island
Louise McPhennidge
California
Roosevelt
Mitchel Fields
Hor
Long Accused of Hinting at Bribe in Impeachment Fight
In Baton Rouge April 23 AP scrutiny of Gov Huey P Long’s conduct centers on claims he offered state senators jobs to secure a fair impeachment trial. A Louisiana highway commission employee testified Long warned support for the Kasome tax amendment would bring empty desks unless the measure passed and promised increased force.
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Baton Rouge
State House of Representatives
Huey P. Long
Executive Mansion
Lousiana Highway Commission
Long
QLO Style District Leader Chosen by Tammany Hall
New York April 23 AP report confirms John F. Curry elected big chief of Tammany district leadership after a close vote. Edward J. Ahearn led initially with 102 6 to 12 1 4, curry’s support shifted, McCua withdrew, curry unanimous on motion by Ahearn. Curry, longtime opponent of Olvany’s 1924 selection, formerly campaigned as “A leader not a lawyer.”
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QLO
Tammany
Wigwant
New York
Hall
George W. Olin Curry
Edward J. Ahearn
Martin G. McCua
East Side
John F. Curry
Tammanyany
Cadera
Ahearn
Curry
Olvany
Judge Olvany
Charles V. Murphy
First Clash Over Immigration Act Moves in Senate
Washington April 23. Foes of the national origins immigration quota basis failed in their first senate move toward repeal. Despite President Hoover’s opposition, the senate immigration committee voted 4 to 2 to lay aside two bills aimed at repealing the provision.
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Washington
Senate
Hoovee
Senate Immigration Committee
Four Passengers Die on Long Ocean Voyage
Four passengers die on the Dutchess of Atholl voyage from Montreal to Cherbourg after the liner suffered sunstroke and malaria aboard. Names include Dr Edward Hardenbrook of Rochester New York and Henry J Norweb of Boston Heights Indiana, with two others from Jamaica and Hollywood California. The ship heads to Cherbourg for burial arrangements.
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Montreal
United States
Jamtca
Edward Hardenbrook
Rochester
N. Y
Henry J. Norweb
Boston Heights
Jere
A. H. Ernecke
Hollywood
Calif
Luther Facey
Kingston
Jamaca
Steamship Company
Bates Will Reorganize U S Prison System
Copper prices fall and mines announce a wage cut in the Witte district with 25 cent per shift reductions effective May 1. Copper now quoted at 18 cents amid a broader wage adjustment as talks resume.
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Bates
U. S
Prison System
Butte
Witte
Two Idahoans Taken By Spotted Fever
Washington reports two Idahoans died after spotted fever cases were confirmed in the region. The article notes state and federal responses, including public welfare adjustments and labor impacts from copper industry changes. Names, dates, and broader context appear in fragmented form.
Four Die On Duchess of Atholl Cruise Off Africa
The Canadian Pacific Line announced the death of four passengers aboard the Duchess of Atholl during a cruise in African waters. Earlier reports claimed ten fatalities. Named deceased include Dr. Edward Hardenbrook of Rochester New York Henry J. Norweb of Roslyn New York Mrs. A H Ernecke of Hollywood California and Luther Facey of Kingston Jamaica.
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New York
Graf Zeppelin Starts Mediterranean Pleasure Flight
Graf Zeppelin left Friedrichshafen at 3 35 PM for its second Mediterranean voyage on the last long flight before a May 18 trans Atlantic cruise. The airship carried fuel for 90 hours and 1200 pounds of mail and two passengers, with a possible Spain visit and an unfixed route. In Bordeaux, France, the dirigible passed overhead at 8 55 PM after leaving its home hangar earlier that day.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Spain
Bordeaux
France
Senate Debenture Plan Drives Farm Relief Debate
Congress pressed to pass a farm relief bill on Tuesday with the export debenture provision at the center of dispute. In the Senate, Agriculture Committee Chairman McNary warned the administration would veto if the debenture section remained. House Democrats pushed for the measure amid partisan contention.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Charman McNary
Moorer
G. OG. P. Twitter
House
Advo
Ship sinks off Hokkaido with 100 plus lost
Tokyo April 23 AP reports the steamship Tokyo Kuni Maru sank minutes after hitting rocks off Cape Erino in southern Hokkaido. More than a hundred aboard were believed drowned, only nine SOS signals sent. Two steamers saved seven survivors. 209 were aboard from Hakodate yesterday. Naval craft aided the search but prospects for more survivors were slim. Weather included a hurricane remnants, gale and a snow storm near Hakodate.
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Tokyo
Ominato
Hokkaido
Hakodate
Mex Rees Claim A Victory In Sonora
Nogales April 23. Rebel headquarters report a clash near Mastaca Sonora with government troops driven back. Agua Prieta says General Fauisto Topele telegram claims the federal advance guard fled after 700 of their men were killed or captured.
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Nogales
Ariz
Mastaca
Sonora
Agua Prieta
Fauisto Topele
U S Explains Naval Attitude at Geneva Talks
The United States outlines a new basis for evaluating warship strength and plans for reducing existing and authorized sea craft at the Geneva preliminary arms conference. Officials acknowledge slow progress and refuse to push a new world power conference without an agreed formula, hoping Gibson's Geneva address signals tangible results toward stopping naval arms races.
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Washington
Geneva
Washington Administration
United States
Hugh Gibson
Hays Divorce Filing Names Helen Thomas as Plaintiff
Will A Hays former GOP leader and film industry czar seeks divorce from Helen Thomas alleging income past and long separation. The couple married in 1902 and have a 14 year old son. Custody and settlement terms are discussed as the suit proceeds in Sul ean toil.
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Will A. Hays
Republican National Committee
Helen Thomas
Sulean Toil
Hays
Pea Pratt
Kare
Paul "Tapper
Hiks
Hage
Tausa
David Kasey
Thelupon
Germans Fail to Present New Reparation Offer At Talks
Reports say representatives from Germany and allied nations continued discussions without a new reparations proposal. Dr Schacht had been expected to present an offer after talks with Owen Young and Emil Mareau, but no such proposal appeared. Private conversations aim to narrow gaps though a rapid liquidation deal seems unlikely.
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Dr. Schacht
Owen J. Young
Emil Mareau
Vestris Disaster Inquiry Focuses on Overloading Charges
London heard evidence at the board of trade inquiry into the sinking last November. The proceedings focused on claims of overloading the steamship Vestris and the possible impact on its disaster.
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London
Vestria
Memorial proposed for Lewis and Clark name at Three Forks
Washington reports Senator Wheeler of Montana introduced a bill proposing a memorial to the Lewis and Clark expedition at Three Forks Montana. The measure was announced today in the Senate.
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Washington
Three Forks
Mont
Wheeler
Montana
Interstate Commerce Commise
Dotsera
Eagle County
Colorado
Denver
Salt Lake Cry
Denver and
Salt Lake
Girl's Notes Tell of Tragedy in Airplane
Notes jotted by Cecilia Kelly, Phoenix Evening Gazette reporter, who died in the San Diego airliner crash with an army plane. The handwritten notes, printed here, may serve as evidence in the investigation. The fragmentary lines describe sea birds, colors, and objects seen near the wreck.
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Los Angeles
Cecilia Kelly
Phoenix Evening Gazette
Madox
San Diego
Kelly
Phoenix
Miner John Parko Found Dead In Butte
Butte reports the death of John Parko a miner who was found with a gunshot wound to the head and a shotgun nearby He leaves a widow and one child authorities did not disclose further details or motive
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Butte
John Parko
Wet leader quotes the Bible in bid to repeal Ti Rois act
Springfield April 28 The Wisconsin General Assembly passed the Weber O Grady bill to repeal the Ti Rois search and seizure act, a key tool of prohibition enforcement. Debate featured O Grady quoting scripture to challenge dry laws as backward, with warnings of violations and calls for referendum if approved by the governor. George A Safford of the State Anti Salo on League attended the session as ministers criticized O Grady's handling of the Bible passage reports.
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Springfield
House of Representatives
Senate
Movernor
Wet
Billie
Thomas O'Grady
O'Grady
Isilleta
Lillian de King
Aurora
Ney
George A. Safford
Tate Anti
King of Hoboes to Abdicate at Los Angeles Convention
Report from April 23 1930 states King J Lenn Lazara ruler of hoboes will abdicate while en route to Los Angeles to finalize plans for a convention in Pershing Square. He says marriage and settling down prompt retirement with no announced successor.
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Fan Vranksen
J. Lenn Lazarawity
Los Angeles
Leon
Russia
Pershing Square
Tararowitz
J. Eads How
Louis
Rotary President to Visit Great Falls Incoming international leader to meet clubs
The Rotary International president, based in Bournemouth, England, is due in Great Falls on Monday for conference discussions. He will phone from Sutton to greet clubs at 4:25 a.m. and participate in upcoming Montana events.
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Great Falls
Tame
Great Britain and Ireland
Sutton
Bournemouth
England
Arcangetary
Conference of Clubs
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