Kidnaping Case Rocks City Police Probe Continues
The city reels as a high profile kidnapping case taints the night scene. North Denver area residents report a dramatic confrontation that halted a planned crime. Victim Jne Roman, a prominent local figure, was seized near his home and watched by a crowd as investigators pursued leads. Boettcher family members were home at the time of the incident. (Continued on Mage 1, Section 24).
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Chaves
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Somme
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Ram ix
Wenina White
Unclear fragmentary report from Oregon incident
Fragmentary text mentions a fall and a crash near Oregon involving a father and child and appears garbled with names and dates. No coherent events or clear entities beyond general accident context are readable.
Court Validates Warrant Retirement Bonds State to Use Cash Basis
Court confirms the validity of warrant retirement bonds as the state moves to a cash basis. The issue involves over 2 million dollars of investments and remaining inventory for over 1.5 million. Indebtedness totals nearly 4.9 million, reflecting an overdraft in the general fund and a large stretch of outstanding warrants. The article notes the state’s financial arrangements and hints at further details on Page 6.
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General Fond State Waraneg
Pripain
Senate debates repeal victory in convention measure
The Senate moves toward action on a repeal victory tied to a proposed state constitutional convention. Key senators push for quick passage while several committee reports loom. the measure faces delays and potential roll calls as Republicans seek to block or delay, with a pending Maine resolution and broader national implications.
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Senate
John Rarlesonen
Monsana
Bolivian Frontiers Blockade Considered After War Declaration
Asuncion reports Paraguay weighing a formal war against Bolivia. A special session may soon consider a resolution to blockade Bolivian frontier zones to pressure Chile and others, with concerns the move would breach the 104 treaty and reopen Tacna Arica disputes.
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Paraguay
Paragiagma
Bollyin
Iran Chace
Chile
Eran Beazil
Tolitan
Chita
Arica
Itn
Rollyfawa
Mother Dies After Father Crippled Boy Spends Days Alone
A 69 year old Catherine Carney died after her son Joseph Carney, crippled and at a window, waited two days for help while neighbors and a bread wagon driver failed to assist promptly. Authorities report the incident as a fatal outcome from neglect and exposure.
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Final decision by Japan IO help up in League of Nations
Tokyo announces Japan may withdraw from the League of Nations after the body's censure of the apa. Chief delegate Yorhue Matsuoka plans a return trip via the United States to confer with Roosevelt and aide preparation for Japan’s possible exit. Government spokesman notes a summons to Matsuoka to return by Liberia as part of next steps.
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Final lineup rumor for Roosevelt cabinet in New York
Unclear telegraph notes depict near final Roosevelt cabinet choices with Henry Wallace of Iowa and William H. Woodin of New York among likely appointees. Report mentions possible posts for agriculture and treasury and hints atInterior and Interstate roles, with Sen. Glass and others discussed. Continued note signals ongoing speculation and potential disclosures before official announcements.
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Roosevelt
Henry Wale Lane
Towa
William H. Wool
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Former Kaiser Warns Against Machine Rule
Former German emperor writes of the menace of mechanization. He argues technocrats cannot guarantee prosperity and warns that international cooperation could unravel if the human mind turns against the machine. The letter, addressed to T. St. John Gaffney of Sumjmit New Jersey, reflects on democracy and unemployment.
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Weather outlook for Northern Rocky Mountain region
Forecast for February 20 period calls for generally fair skies with mountain district cloudiness. Temperatures expected to be somewhat above normal across the area with variable mountain diurnal patterns and moderate precipitation unlikely.
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Italy fears French move as war lag short signals alarm
Rome February 18 AP reports Malian newspapers publish editorials accusing France of pressing Austria over a recent arms shipment from Italy. They say France framed requests as an ultimatum to distract from anti Italian military prep. Routinely and Austria deny any connection to war aims.
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Roosevelt backed mortgage relief bill clears House
A farm mortgage refinancing plan backed by President-elect Roosevelt passed in the House. The bill, sponsored by Chairman Jones, offers long term, low interest refinancing and an optional one percent amortization. It envisions consolidating government lending agencies under Commissioners of Agricultural Loans and uses two percent government bonds for farm mortgages up to eighty percent of farm value.
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Jones
Texas
House Agriculture Committee
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Senator Shipstead
F. L. Minn
Hernard M. Baruch
New York
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Railroads urged to let market set mood remedy rates
Washington on February 18 1924 finance committee heard I F Loree president of Lehigh Valley Hudson Loree urge that the rale ands be allowed to work out their own salvation unhampered by restric tions in the study of low mood remedies. Loree claimed railroads should set rates without regulation. He argued for deregulation to let markets determine pricing and productivity.
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Senate Finance Committee
I. F. Times
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House approves income tax measures and reforms
The House backed income, corporation, and inheritance tax bills and revived the treasurer’s proposal for further consideration after final approval of H. B. 40. The committee of the whole approved changes reducing state levies to about one and a half mills and reallocating funds to pay interest and warrants. The measures include tax adjustments and real estate valuation changes, with continued discussion planned on page.
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Gire Miioma
Debutante Case Reduces Damages In Kuhn Affair
In CiMeago on February 18 Judge Peter H. Schwiha reduced a $10,000 damage verdict against William Van Doren Wright and others to 20,000. Willam Kuhn and his counsel argued the arrest and extortion plot claims, and the court entered judgment for $20.00 with a motion for a new trial overruled and an appeal noted.
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William van Doren Wright
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Schoaba
Three Airmeni Plan Dash Into Antarctic
Three aviators from Chicago will fly a plan for an Antarctic expedition next summer. Bernt Wachen Sir Hubert Wilkins and potential navigator Elsworth will be accompanied by mechanic Blathen. A giant pale of alena with hydraulic...
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Chicago
Bernt Wachen
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Nant Tinealn Elsworth
China
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Minne
President Hoover Mears 10 retire
Washington reports say close aides believe President Hoover intends to retire into private life and not seek the presidency again. A drive to retire to office four years hence had been expected, per authoritative sources connected with the administration.
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Stock Growers Plan Bozeman Convention May Twenty Fifth
Bozeman February 18. The annual convention of the Montana Stock Growers association will be held in Bozeman May 25 27. C To Anceney president of the organization was announced with details of the event.
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Arkansas Baptist Divines Duel Over Pulpit Feud
Jonesboro February 1. Warfare erupted between two Baptist ministers in an outgrowth of violent controversy. The Rev Crowley of First Baptist and Rev Dale Crowley of Janesboro Baptist Tabernacle fought on a downtown street. They were released on own recognizance pending a hearing as officers attribute the night’s troubles to pulpit attacks tied to historical riots. Local authorities called in national guard units to preserve order.
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Tey. Crowley
Dale Crowley
Janesboro Baptist Tabernacle
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Crowley
Violent Farmers Demonstrations Reported Across States
Agrarian unrest flared on multiple fronts as state legislatures debated farm relief. In Kankakee Illinois about 100 farmers evicted a chancery master and halted a foreclosure sale. In Fairmont Minnesota sheriffs and crowds clashed during a sale attempt, with an attorney and an insurer opposing foreclosures.
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Minnesota
Fairmont
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Mayor Cermak improving after shooting in Miami visit
Physicians in Miami report Mayor Anton Cermak steadily improving after the Chicago assassination attempt by Giuseppe Zangara. Cermak, who spoke to reporters, said he feels fine and is trying to recover, as officials and family visit him and convey messages to Chicago.
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Anton Germak
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Cermak
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Gill
Giuseppe Zangara
Aled Tansevelt
Henry Warner
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Richey Gra
Chicago
President Would Put Friend On U. S. Bench
Washington reports President Hoover nominated Walter IT Newton, a secretary, to be federal district judge for Minnesota. Democratic leaders in the Senate vow blanket opposition to new administration appointments beyond army and navy posts, signaling stiff resistance to Newton’s confirmation.
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Early Vote Coming On Prohibition
Washington dispatch notes a swift Senate repeal move gaining momentum as state legislatures await a favorable House vote. Leaders expect a two thirds majority to adopt the repeal resolution and set up conventions to ratify or reject repeal. Ratification by 14 of 16 states remains required to strike the 15th Amendment, with several legislatures due to adjourn soon.
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Paris Faces General Strike Over Salary Cuts
Paris dispatch reports the executive committee of municipal and departmental functionaries calling a general strike in the last hour Monday to protest salary cuts proposed by the senate finance committee. It urged public service employees across Paris to join, though turnout remained uncertain.
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Senate Finance Committee
Chicago Judges Face Threats Of Assassination
Two Chicago judges reported death threats linked to their rulings in real estate tax and foreclosure cases. County Judge Edmund Jarecki received a dozen letters. Judge Dennis Sullivan faced threats tied to foreclosure matters. Police blocked a planned home demonstration, while officials blamed crank letters and noted no evidence of organized plots.
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Dennis E. Sullivan
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Miami
Roosevelt
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Gentlemen Jim Corbett Dies as Boxing Pioneer Passes
New York report confirms the death of James J Corbett, hailed as the sport’s first scientific master. He helped move boxing from rough era to modern era and is best known for his 1882 knockout of John L Sullivan in New Orleans. The obituary notes his fame extends beyond the ring to stage work and lasting influence on the sport.
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Horton
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Woman from Frisco Dies in Paris Fall
Mrs. Alice Carr born in San Francisco died in Paris after falling from a window at Countess De Montjau's home where she stayed. Police labeled it a probable suicide linked to ill health. She was 11 years old.
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San Francisco
Countess de Montjau
Reward of a Hero Showered on Bimbo
Kansans City reports a fire at the Ralph T. Harding pet store. Three dogs were found dead or missing, a fourth Spitz was saved, and a monkey named Kimbo, hailed as a hero, drew peanuts as crowds celebrated the rescue.
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Ralph T. Harding
Spitz
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Donkeys to Feature in Inauguration Parade
Washington reports a donkey team will march in the inaugural parade at the Penn ayisania arena by request of Damon Roosevelt son of the provid ent fleet. Charles S Murphy of Worcester Massachusetts arranged belated entry for the team with the Augural committee approving. A Tammany delegation heads the section with a Tu an band set to lead the parade. Local drum and hoagie corps complete the contingent amid the Fourth dyl ation scene.
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