Senate Gets Facts On Short Sales
Washington April 23 P The object for days of an availing senate search two of Wall Street big bear traders Thomas E Bragg and Bernard E Smith calmly walked into a committee room and testified They spoke of a $22 000 000 pool on copper in 1820 They claimed heavy losses and named others including Mrs Michael J Meehan in a related case Continued on Page 1 Ser 2
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Washington
Senate
Wall Street
Thomas E. Bragg
Bernard E. Smith
John J. Maskob
Deme
Intic Rational — Romimilien
Freedo Fisher
Dumint
Rosexecution’s Alienists in Massie Case Hear Slayer Sane
Prosecution in the Massie case presents expert testimony arguing the shooter of Joseph Kahn Tigval was sane, despite defense claims of mental derangement by Lt. Thomas H. Massie. Dr. Paul Bowers backs premeditation by Massie and co-defendants while Dr. Robert Fans testifies to Massie’s sanity. Proceedings adjourned until Monday for jury instruction proposals.
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Rosecution
Massie
William Fhrwing Vyondu
Thomas H. Maxsie
Joseph Kahn- Tigval
Tyneling
Navy
Unie
Ing
Clarence Darrow
Paul Bowers
Los Angele Payediatrist
Rowera
Mario
Granville Fortecque
Iis
Albert C. Jones
E. J. Lord
Robert Fans
Joseph Catton
San Francisco
Charles S. Davis
Vital Elections Hue WW Germany Vital Elections Hue WW Germany
Fragmented readable text reports political contest in Germany with mentions of Berlin Cologne and figures like Hindenburg Hitler Ley and Wels. The note hints at arrests and rising tensions about residential election struggles and party opposition in a historical wartime context.
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Hy Louis
Tacten
Berlin
Sly Weela
Sively
Cherminny S Vaters
Deta
Pitesti
Ravart
Wartremberg
Hamar
Camden
Paul von Hindenburg
Hitler
Cologne
Robert Ley
Otto Wels
Baker Urges Churches to Study Prohibition Question
Cleveland April 24 AP The nation's churches were urged by Newton D Baker to abandon prejudice and openly study the wet and dry issue in the coming presidential campaign. The appeal emphasized examining all questions and avoiding haste in forming positions.
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Cleveland
Newton D. Baker
Hara
Belle Fourche River Flood Threat Raises Fraud Fears
A Belle Fourche river flood threat on Friday afternoon caused alarm among residents near the Belle Fourche river. The event, described as the town’s strongest in three years, affected at least 32 homes and coincided with reports of fraud concerns. Bella Mourdis, 81, noted in Apell 23, amid the rising waters, adding to community unease.
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Bella Mourdis
Apell
Nehos Ai Tee
Belle Fourehe
Primaries in May May Decide Roosevelt Nomination Battle
Washington April 23 A party primary clash between Franklin Roosevelt and Alfred Smith will in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania test whether Roosevelt can be blocked enough to hinder his nomination. Democrats have 490 delegates. Roosevelt holds 255 pledged or claimed, Lewis in 58th place. Hoover leads Republicans with 22 delegates unaccounted for of 448 pledged or claimed. Next week, Democratic and Republican delegate selections continue, with over half of all delegates to their conventions already named.
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T. D. Harold Olpv
Washington
Perres
Franklin J. Tonsevelt
Alfred B. Smith
Treaay
Massachusette
Vennsylvania
Roosevelt
Chasen
Dante
J. Hamilton Lewis
Winer
Arrond
Hoover
Joseph E. Franer
Mary
Whirlwind Near Philadelphia Rally Sparks Bank Motive Theories
A fragmentary note links a Roosevelt supporter to the Mellon bank officers amid a bold claim of a bank driven conspiracy. The item references Major-General Smedley D. Butler and hints at controversy surrounding Pennaghanta’s primary campaigns with continued coverage promised on Page 3.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Mellon Bank
Smedley D. Butler
Pennaghanta
Aviatrix and Clarke Case Free Amid New Questions
In Miami Florida on April 24 a financier linked to Maden Chirke’s death was freed from prison. Clarke’s fiancee and partner Captain W N Lancaster were released to federal authorities, with no charges filed. A new claimant, Peggy Brown, appeared at Hawthorne’s office claiming Clarke died by own action or was slain. Handwriting expert Fred Finke examined notes for possible forgeries as agents reviewed smuggling references.
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Miami
Y—Ta
Onevatert
Maden Chirke
Toa Nnénal Tove
Betradhcal
Mies
Dessie UL Ronen
Ava!fialhather
Sours
W. N. Lancaster
Siam
Vernon Hawsthornn
Lancaster
Gee
Clarke
Atrr
Keith-Muler
Jalsine
Popes Brown
Hawthorne
Mra Kotth-Miller
Pegry Brown
Kotth- Miller
Fashion parade mannequins reach six feet one inches
New York dispatch notes increasing heights in fashion parade models. Names like Marin Early from North Dakota and Joan Saffalio of London appear among tall figures. The piece fantasizes on height in couture, praising extravagant gowns and luxe wraps as fashion evolves.
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New York
Marin Early
North Dakora
Joan Saffalio
London
Nikita
Marla
Three Norfolk Men Push Lindbergh Jr Return Effort
In Norfolk on April 28, three local men and a clergyman move toward a possible climax in efforts to secure the return of Charles A Lindbergh Jr. Details remain undisclosed as Doehson-Peacock hints at secret missions and near completion. Curts involvement noted, with a Ledger-Dispatch mention of a Capone offer.
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Frank J F. Taylor
Norfolk
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Dobson-Peacock
Dean Doehson-Peacock
Curts
Fehl
Thwan
Curtis
Capone
Ledger-Dispatch
Jearold
Bang of Raiders Held in Chicago
Chilean authorities announced captures linking a gang to numerous crimes including twenty nine bank robberies and a dozen kidnappings. Fourteen prisoners were questioned as witnesses from nearby states were summoned. Kidnap victim Newardh A. Woolverton of South Bend faces a $50000 ransom demand. whether paid remains unclear.
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Newardh A. Woolverton
South Bend
Woolverton
Pat Roche
Atale
Three Men Wounded in Frisco Bank Raid
In San Francisco on April 23 three men were wounded during a gun battle as a branch of the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society was raided. Bank teller John O Meara, 35, was shot in the foot while officer William Butler was hit in the chest and shoulder, and alleged robber John Hill, 30, sustained wounds as the gunfire erupted. O Meara fled toward the door and a patrolman fired, injuring him. Hill collapsed soon after.
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San Francisco
Hibernia Savings and Loin Society Heremony
John Hill
William Butler
John O'Meara
O'Meara
Marovalver
Hamage
Mutter
Hiatt
Hill
Weather Outlook in Coming Week for Northern Rockies
The forecast covers Roe Glen Occasional anew or Talis in mountain district with varying conditions. Temperatures are expected to run above seasonal averages in most areas while other regions show general rate changes and milder trends.
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Rocky Mountain
Five Known Dead In Mountain Digging Tragedy
Three major slides devastated a mountain site trapping rescuers and workmen. Dead are Delbert Gordon Thornton Lewis and Harry Coleman with two boys Jimmy Colting and Alfred Roush among the known victims. A third slide buried a two story shed and shanty as wires and fumes hindered rescue efforts.
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Thafret
Jimmy Colting
Alfred Roush
Delbert Gordon
Thornton Lewis
Harry Coleman
Sinn Fein Revolt Against De Valera Rises in Ireland
Miss Mary Marc Sweepey, veteran of the 1916 rebellion, leads a Sinn Fein faction challenging Eamonn de Valera as head of the Irish Free State. The group contends the republic’s government began on Easter Sunday 1916 and seeks exclusive authority to rule.
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Ireland
Sinn Fein
Eamonn de Valera
Copenhaver's Slicker Found At Meadow Lake Renewal Of Hope
Renewed hope rose for the recovery of the bodies of Dr. William Copenhaver Herbert TL Immerman and Ralph H Saum after a slicker worn by Dr Copenhaver was recovered from Meadow Lake Madison County. The article notes the slicker was found in two feet of water about a half mile from the Copenhaver cabin, with no other gear recovered. Search efforts expanded with 26 Helena Federal Reserve Bank staffers joining boat and land patrols plus about 60 East Helena Smelter employees heading to the lake. Eugene Copenhaver reported the road to the lake via Harrison and Nortia was soft.
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William Copenhaver
Herbert TL
Immerman
Ralph H. Saum
Meadow Lake
Madison Counts
Br. Copenhaver
Thomas L. Hawkins
Copenhaver
Helena
Federal Regerva Bank
Zimmerman
East Helena
Malph Saum
Jack Carney
Madison County
Eugene Copenhaver
Dr. Copenhaver
Harrison
Nortia
Lady Bailey Safe After Forced Landing in Moscow
Lady Bailey, British flyer Lady Bailey, who was forced down on a flight from Kovno to Moscow, arrived by train and went to the British embassy. She damaged the landing gear on landing near Rieh. trouble with her compass forced the descent on rough ground 140 miles from Moscow.
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Moscow
Lady Bailey
Myer
Kovno
Althuania
Riheh
Poisoning of 400 Sailors Probed at Havre
The Havre police investigated the poisoning of 400 sailors from various ships by an imported wine. Investigators suggest poison used to treat vineyards or to adjust acidity in the wine caused the illness.
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Havre
Es Matin
Rancher Charged in Esppinosa Family Murders in New Mexico
Malquindes Espinosa, a rancher in Bering, New Mexico, was charged after a three week probe into the April 1 slaying of seven Esppinosa family members. Sheriff Dick Triviz and District Attorney J. Benson Newell led the case. Police say three bandits demanded 6000 dollars, then killed the family after Espinosa could not pay. A ritual mercy shot was allegedly used on each victim, and officers noted a traditional Mexican method known as tira de gracia.
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Saa Cruces
N. M
Malquindes Espinosa
Bering
N. OM
Dick Triviz
J. Benson Newell
Espinosa
Gov Murray’s Brother Endorsed by Congress
Minot North Dakota reports that Democrat ward counts endorsed George Murray of Berthold for Congress. Murray is brother of Gov W H Murray of Oklahoma and served as campaign manager for the Oklahoma executive in his presidential primary in North Dakota last month.
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Minot
Nld
Ward
George Murray
Berthold
Congress
Murray
W. H. Murray
Oklahoma
North Dakota
Tom Donlen, Woods Strongman, Near Death from Blood Poisoning
Miagoula April 23. Tom Donlen, known as strong man of the woods and a longtime forester, is near death from blood poisoning after a severe leg injury. He earned fame for feats of daring, including a bear-warding rescue that left him with a crushed leg and possible amputation.
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Tom Donica
Miagoula
Tom Donlen
Donter
Doga
Dion
Wall Street bankers blamed for anti pay plan push
Washington April 23 Representative Patman charged that Wall Street international bankers are financing nationwide propaganda to defeat the cash bonus movement. He said the big rich own funds to oppose the plan and urged payment of adjusted service certificates arguing public works would be financed by devalued dollars.
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Washington
Wall Street International
Patman
Tex
Veterans Protest $80 Million Budget Cut for Veterans Affairs
Veterans organizations in Helena and other cities join in protesting an $80 million reduction in the coming year’s veterans administration budget. John W. Mahan, national commander of the Disabled American Veterans, heads to Washington to testify before the economy committee. In Billings, Knights of Columbus set mid May convention, with William J. McGinney and state officials expected as speakers as the group plans to fight the proposed cut.
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Administration Bureau
Helena Mah
Veterans* Administration
John W. Mahan
Smith, Mahan and Smith
Washington, D. C
OFC
Veterans’ Affairs
Loy J. Molumby
Great Falla
Arthur F. Lamey
American Legion
Washington
McManan
Old Man Winter Flings A Last Storm At The Rockies
A springtime snowstorm swept the Rocky Mountain region with two foot accumulations causing shaft slides along the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad track near Silverton. Mild temperatures accompanied the snow as locals counted benefits for Carters and stockmen, while widespread precipitation and hazards affected governors and states across the area. The storm, described as a belated but heavy fall, crossed from the Mississippi River westward, with reports from Tedmond and Raton noting the volatile weather extending into New Mexico and surrounding states.
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Denver
Winter
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi River
Silverton
Denver and
Tedmond
Wyoming
Montana
Raton
N. M
Woman acts as Louisiana’s governor during 10 day absence
Baton Rouge April 23. For the first time in Louisiana history a woman acted as chief executive. Miss Alles Lea Groa jean, 25, secretary of State, took charge during Governor Alvin O. King's 10 day absence at a governors conference in Richmond, Virginia. She handled all business efficiently and confidently.
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Baton Nouge
Louisiane
Alles Lea Groajean
Alvin O. King
Richmond
Sneeze Incident Sends Two to Hospital in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on April 22 at 7 p.m. Richard But ter yelled Kerehoo and sneezed, followed by Jon Ortega. Both were taken to a hospital for injuries: Butter suffered a dislocated shoulder and Vortege a dislocated jaw.
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Los Angeles
Kerehoo
Richard Butter
Jon Ortega
Aielans
Cutter
Cleveland Police Singled Out by Master Key Tale
Cleveland report recalls police officers carrying a heavy two inch brad key capable of opening fire alarm boxes. The tale notes wives mending trousers and asks why patrolmen carry such keys, a mystery linked to unlocking alarms. Fire Chief George Honrahan was informed of the matter as officials consider the issue.
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Tye
Maym Boxe
George Honrahan
Tims Ainer
Cleveland
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