Chicago crackdown on crime roars through street nets
Chicago launched an aggressive citywide sweep led by Police Commissioner William P. Burns and Chief Detective John Mean. Forty squads canvassed the city while precinct men packed jailhouses with prisoners. North Side districts saw mass arrests of suspected gang members, though few named suspects were held by nightfall.
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Chicago
Hannis
William Bunrell
John Mean
Toop
Pallee
Marta A
Frank McErlane
Ned Bolton
Klondke O'Donnell
Noat
Taft Improves as Illness Fades
President Taft shows signs of recovery in Washington as his fever breaks and his mind clears after a serious illness that forced him to leave Asheville. His familiar smile returns and he begins to recognize visitors, though nourishment remains a gradual process.
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Washington
Wilam Howard Taft
Asheville
North Carolina
Jake Weele
Hin
Toftamilo
Jay
Repeal of Dry Act to be Heard This Week in House
Washington Md government reports that the House Judiciary Committee will hold open hearings this week on repeal or modification of the Eighteenth Amendment. Bishop Janos Cannon Jr. of a southern Methodist church endorses the change while Senator Wheeler of Montana drafts a Senate resolution to probe enforcement.
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Czar Cannon Cables
Washington
Janos Cannon, Jr
The
Methodiat, Episcopal Church
South
Spain
Africa
Tarm
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
Senate Judiciary
Two Men Die in Long Island Air Crash
In New York on February 9 a commercial pilot Kawin Magruder, 26, of the Tenygel Lobo Parachute company, and Richard H. Gillete, about 26, of New York, were killed when their plane crashed into a wooded area in Tamaten, Long Island, catching fire and burning beyond recognition.
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New York
Hettir
Tamaten
Long Island
Kawin Magruder
Tenygel] Lobo Parachute Company
Richard HW Gillete
Wott
Man Found Unconscious in Snow Near Helens North of Way
Children along the road discovered Alba Stewart unconscious in snow about 1 p.m. yesterday near the F. W. May alry tenh ten near Helens 10 miles north, revived by responders but refused to identify himself. Sheriff Clyde Murgess took charge after Helena police were alerted.
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Alba Stewart
F. W
Helens
Dlelena
Tery
Clyde Murgess
Tre
Deaths in Ark. two pass on in own action pact
In Clarksville Arkansas a man Jay Timmons 30 Miner of Spadra and Edna Wortham 26 estranged wife of another Spadra muir were found shot in a ravine near here by Frank Timmons. A coroner verdict returned they died by murder and death by own action. Mrs Wortham mother of two children had been separated from her husband for some time.
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Clarkaville
Ark
Fel
Jay Timmons
Spadra
Edna Wartham
Spadra Muir
Here
Frank Timmons
Michigan maid murdered by eccentric admirer
Forest Ti Weaver a 28 year old Muskegon man described as eccentric admitted killing Mrs Gladys Fehardt 20 and burying her body in a snow covered shallow grave near his home He planned to plead guilty to first degree murder and be arraigned tomorrow The body was found nude and dismembered after a ski hill sighting by a local boy The victim was separated from her husband since she was 11 and Weaver had previously been divorced
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Muskepon
Mich
Forest
Weaver
Gladys Fehardt
Muskegon
Cantry
Tie
Jay Kinds Grace
Mra Echardt
Jtonas Hehardt
Anthorises
St Louis Labor Leader Clark Killed in Drive-By Shooting
Edward J. Clark known as Toots, longtime secretary and business agent of the Cleaners Dyers and Preagora union, died in a St Louis hospital from gunshot wounds suffered December 27 when his car was fired upon by occupants of two automobiles. Police tie the shooting to his labor activities amid prior arrests for labor disorders and extortion.
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St Louis
Edward J
Toots) Clark
Cleaners, Dyers and Preagara ® Union
TSE
Clark
Union
Jant Detolvery
Mosque collapse in Istanbul leaves two dead and thirteen hurt
In Istanbul on February 9, a floor collapse at a Magnesia ulil mosque killed two women and injured thirteen others, with fifteen seriously hurt. Rescue teams and authorities investigated the incident amid reports of structural failure and crowding.
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Istanbul
Magnesia
Rollapay
Ulil
Agree
Old Boy of Log Victim of Assault in Omaha
In Omaha on February 9, 196, William Kreitt an elderly man living alone was beaten by a man and a woman who had posed as his wife. He lies in a hospital with injuries feared to be fatal. The couple and a second man lacked money and sought a room in his Centerarian home offering help in return. The attack followed after Kreitt told them he would have no “sluegaria” near him. Kreitt’s wife, his first wife having died four years ago, had recently advertised for a wife or housekeeper. Police are seeking the assailants who fled the scene.
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Omaha
Nab
William Kreritt
Dent
Body of Mrs Payne found on Long Beach Highway
Los Angeles February 9 The body of Mrs Billy Payne 29 was found on the Long Beach Los Angeles highway. Poller said she appeared to have been beaten to death and thrown from an automobile in what police term a hijack related attack. Pricy B Payne Tony Hoach concessionaire and estranged husband was questioned as to his wife's movements and social circle while living with her parents in Compton. The couple had separated after a suspected affair with a San Francisco man. Mrs Key and Mr Key believed to have left home with K Kidd a brother in law amid rumors of involvement with rum runners. Kidd was later taken into custody as police investigated the case.
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Los Angeles
Billy Payne
Long Beach
Poller
Pricy B Fayne
Tony Hoach
Palior
Williammt T. Key
Compton Hoe
Payne
San Francisco
Prum
Key
Tole Aanenter
K. Kidd
Wicke
Kidd
Key Home
PROGRESS AT THE CONFERENCE AND SHIPBOARD CHAT
New York February reports on the conference mix with naval life at sea as a captain recalls a hurricane like storm aboard the Ile De France. The writer notes limited American news, mentions London and the conference, and says they hope to read more on return, with scraps of wireless lines read on board.
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New York
Feh
Khan
London
Claremore
Ile de France
Maskeg Men Beat Student in NC Dormitory Attack
Charles Kellenberger Jr., 17, a NC State sophomore in Raleigh, was attacked and severely beaten by five masked men in his dormitory room early Saturday. He is hospitalized with serious injuries. his parents in Greenboro say no motive is known.
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Greenaboro
N. C
Charles Kellenberger, Jr
North Carolina State College
Raleigh
A. O. Kellenberger
Kellenberger
Parachute Jumper Raymond Toss Dies in Roanoke Drop
In Roanoke Virginia on February 9 Raymond Toss aged 26 a professional parachute jumper died after a planned long drop at the airport. Crowd of about 3000 gathered as Toss jumped from the plane piloted by Roanoke policeman Clayman Lamon. Rip cord and pilot chute opened but parachute did not deploy.
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Roznoke
Raymond Toss
Nita
Clayman Lamon
Roanoke
South Africa Native Gangs Battle in Durban Streets
In Durban, two native gangs clashed with sticks and seven inch blades, leaving one dead and several wounded. About 70 men fought after a member's murder a fortnight ago. police dispersed the crowd and arrested two.
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Durban
Union of South Africa
Halloween Bandit Gets Life For Bank Robbery
Los Angeles report details Peter Marzec known as the Halloween bandit who used masks to rob two banks and steal about 20000 dollars. Convicted on two counts of burglary with sentences of five years to life to be added to previous terms. Previously jailed in New Mexico and Michigan, Marzec faces life at Folsom penitentiary.
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Los Angeles
Peter Marzec
Marzee
Cwm
New Mexico
Michigan
Eit Ty Folsom Penitentiary
Frisco Bank of Italy Robbery Ends in Shootout
The Frisco Bank of Italy faces a brazen daytime raid as a robbery gang targets its Market Street headquarters. One man killed, one wounded, two captured. more than a million dollars in cash seized, and police quickly pursue suspects amid a dramatic pursuit and rapid siren response. The incident marks a decline from the bank’s once feared prominence.
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San Vranriscea
Rayeros
Ita
Aimmering Road
Cho
Ato Pawel
Pn Renlaty
MM. Tel Monte
Bank
Mrs Bonner of Missoula Dies After Long Life
Mrs El Bonner, widow of founder of Missoula, died tonight after a long life in the city. Born in Niles Michigan she and her husband came to Missoula over 64 years ago. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Spotswood and Miss Bonner both of Missoula.
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Tel
Carerie
Manner
Ote Vonner
Missoula
Bonner
Donner
Niles
Mich
Copal
Hepner
FP. G. Migging
University of Montana
Empire Tunder
Tonner
Motetuna
Walla Walla
Waeh
Bannerty Perry
Idaho
Deer Lodge
Butte
Honner
Eoow, Spotswood
Reasle Bonner
Huth
New York Court Delays Trial Over Obscene Drama Case
The defendant Mae West faces trial in a New York court on charges related to an obscene drama after a Broadway premiere in October 1928. The case, halted previously, resumes with principal defendant present on the court date set for February 17.
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NEA
New York
Nurean
Mae West
President Hoover Off on Vacation
President Hoover begins a private vacation as he travels toward Long Reach with his trusted companions. The trip, described as a casual retreat, follows a period of heavy duties and fiduciary strain from office.
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President Hoover
Beer party murder shocks Skagit county
Mount Vernon Wash Feb 9 a fight at a beer drinking gathering near Anacortes led to the shooting of Miss Dorothy McMurtrie 24 a BellIng ham telephone operator and the critical wounding of her brother Harold McMurtry Witnesses said Cherokee Undtan a barber from Anacortes fired a 22 caliber pistol into the McMurtrys as they entered the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Nortin Pickett the gunman took the wounded to Anacortes hospital where he was arrested Miss McMurtrie died shortly after arrival Harold McMurtry was reported to be recovering doctors said he had a faint chance at best he was given hospital care after the shooting
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Mount Vernon
Wash
Misa
Dorothy McMurtrie
Bellingham
Harold
J. J. Pickell
Anacortes Wash
Witneases
Skagit County
Skagit
Roy Nortin
Anacorges Pickett
McMurtries
McMiutriuye
Mekert
Harold McMurine
tMekett
Pickett
Uar
Misa M Murtries
Linas
Anneottes
Trekert
Murty
Hospital Ariendanta
Agriculture tariff letter stirs farm groups in Senate debate
An open letter from seven national farm organizations urges senators to reconsider tariff provisions. It warns the bill risks harming American producers by raising costs on sugar, molasses, fats, oils, and related goods. The letter alleges the tariff objective has been forgotten and calls for action to keep farm prices and domestic industry balanced against foreign competition.
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Tarold Oliver
Rantel
Wages Paid Girls Are Far Too Low
Washington Feb 3 AP A Women's Bureau report urges higher wages for sales girls in chain department stores. It notes 10 percent of 6,000 girls in chain stores earned under $15 weekly, 5 percent under $22, and 25 percent received no more than $10 weekly in late 1928. The bulletin criticizes the theory that unmarried girls living at home should be paid less, citing that 92 percent of five and ten cent store sales aids lived with relatives.
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Washinstein
Tigher
Women's Bureau
The
Labor Department
Ile
Phain
Little Girl Fatally Shot in Detroit
A year-old girl named Jennie Mark was shot while en route to church in Detroit and died at Receiving Hospital at 2:24 PM. Police believe the bullet came from someone attempting to kill a person nearby.
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Detroit
Jennie Mark
Ples Reona
Riots in Brazil Rock Political Circles in Montes Claros
Minas Gerais President Janetto Feb telegraphed President Washington Lats for full data on disorders at Montes Claros last Friday that left five dead and others wounded including Brazil's VP. A second clash there caused two more deaths and nine wounded, as rioters clashed after a violent political argument. VP Mello Vianna was struck but out of danger.
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Janetto Feb
Anetonio Carloy
Staraoat Minas Gieraes
Washington Lats
Montes Claros
Parsons
Hraal
Baathsta
Mello Vianna
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