Mexican Bandits Murder Mining Men In Air Rescue
Herman Keiser of Carlsbad New Mexico described a brutal week stranded with about 50 others in the Red desert after a violent storm. He recalled dwindling rations and brutal conditions while an airplane finally brought relief and a camp wagon survived a rock obstacle aiding survivors. A Casper resident, Aira W Foster, visited the hotel in shock hearing of her husband’s ordeal.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Herman, Keiser
Carlsbad
N. M
High Party
Red Desert
Kelser
Aira. W. A. Foster
Casper
Chicago Police Pursue Death Car Suspect in Italian Garage
Dispatches report a death car suspect pursued by Chicago police after an Italian was burned in a garage. The incident follows a ransom threat tied to earlier kidnappings. The Chicago action is part of ongoing law enforcement responses to violent crimes linked to a wider manhunt.
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Chicago
Inapfi
SUA Bautall
Boiler Explosion Kill Five at Gleneville Mill
A boiler blast at a Gleneville Georgia mill killed five workers and injured six, with a child among the injured. The blast likely resulted from a dry boiler and a closed water glass pet-cock, causing the pitage to become lethal. The deceased include Robert Dewitt and John Kicknhter, with the scene described as wrecking the mill and yard nearby.
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Gleneville
Hefner
Robert Deweitt
John
Woman Kidnapper Admits Guilt In Four Year Old Case
San Francisco February 22 AP Mrs Charles Sharp a housewife tonight admitted she acted alone in the kidnaping of four year old Doris Virginia Smith Murphy from a playground last Friday The child was returned to her parents unharmed I watched the baby play and fell in love with her Mrs Sharp told police John Williams an employee of the United States Mint here was absolved of any role in the kidnapping Williams admitted talking with the child but said it was his usual behavior as he passed the playground daily The Sharps story about returning the girl in custody of Mrs Sharp’s relative was met with skepticism by police Continued on Page Seven
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San Francisco
Charles Sharp
Doris Virginia Smith-Murphy
Mra. Sharp
Willams
John Williams
United States Mint
Willems
Dorig
1929 Auto Show to Close Tonight in Helena
The 1929 automobile show concludes tonight at the Shrine temple with a grand finale. Crowd attendance surpassed the opening night, and dancing continued in the auditorium until midnight. Reports from dealers note strong car sales and rising interest in on display models from Benson Carpanier company including the Willys-Wobbt and Whippet with new features.
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Shrine Temple
Helena
Carl Tonight Anderson
Deatere
Cara
Mdio
Benson Carpanier
Willys-Wobbt
Flyelf
House Kills Power and Mine Tax Bills in Rush of Business
The House of Representatives acted on 85 bills during a busy session led by committees and the minority. Bills 108 and 109 proposed for power plant licensing tax and mine and suning property tax, drawing debate over valuation and net income figures. The day included a Washington birthday program and continued on pages seven.
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House of Representatives
George Washington
Henjamin — Vovan
Va Bis
Committee On
Ravanue
Benjamin
Winneta
Kia
Jameson
Yellowstown County
Lid
Ha State
AUO Investiment
Ste
Hesanvon
Musaona
Memorial endows department of public speaking at GWU
Mrs Chauncey W. Depew funds $120 yearly in perpetuity to George Washington University to establish a department of public speaking. The memorial honors her husband who died in New York last spring. This is her first photo in ten years.
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NEA Washington
George Washington
Washington, D
Chauncey Wpodepew
New York
Department of Public Speaking
Ghost light seen atop Pike's Peak sparks search by aviators
Colorado Springs residents report a ghost light reappearing on the summit of Pike's Peak, with three aviators circling the strawhound peak at about 1,000 feet above the summit in a bid to locate the source. At 9 05 pm the flare was sighted near the Summit house at the Peak's tip, 14 000 feet above sea level, burning briefly before fading.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Pikes Peak
Strawhound Peak
St Valentina massacre breakthroughs tied to car sale record
Chicago reports two quick developments in the Moran gang massacre case. The Cadillac Motor Co records show a wrecked car believed used by the slayer. A man sought hospital relief for burns after the blaze. The clues arrived as police anticipated a fast resolution.
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Northside
Final approval of Senate over historical library building bill
Senate votes unanimous concurrence with house bill 11 to provide financing for a separate building on state capitol grounds to house the state historical library, museum records, hall of fame and relics, urged for years by Montana Society of Pioneers and related groups. Senate also approves 32 bills on third reading, clearing the session. debate continues on boundary changes with Senate bill 77, Beavertown annexation debate, and valley county split.
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Survant
Ruffcorn
Charles &. Brazier
State Historical Library
Capitol
Senate
Montana Society of Pioneers
Smar Nets
Daughters of Pioneers
Phillipe
Valley County
Girl Student Killed in Fire at Illinois Woman's College
In Jacksonville Illinois a gym fire during a Washington birthday celebration killed Eugenia van Ormand of Jasper and injured several others as panicked students crowded exits. Mrs Clarence P McClelland wife of the college president broke a leg leaping from a window. Firefighters halted the blaze with limited damage and the cause remains unknown.
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Jacksonville
Illinois Woman's College
Washington
Lfe
Eugenia van Ormand Tof Jasper
Clarence P. McClelland
Taber Reports Hoover on Tiller Stand During Talks
In Washington on February 22 AP. Louie J. Taber master of the National range and Cleveland A. Newton former Missouri representative and counsel for the Mississippi Valley association told President-elect Hoover that their organization favors higher agricultural tariffs to raise farmer protection to parity with industry. They cited a weighted average of 22 percent for agriculture versus 42 percent for industry.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Louie J. Taber
Cleveland A. Newton
Missouri
Mississippi Valley Association
Raber Old Kir. Hoover
Ganization
Hoover
Taber
Noted British naval aero passes on
London reports Surgeon Captain Edward Atkinson, commander of the Antarctic expedition that located Captain Scott’s bodies and retrieved records in 1912, has died at 46. He served with the Grand Fleet in Gallipoli and with the Howitzer division in France, earning the DSO and a mention in dispatches.
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London
Edward Atkinson
Scott
Grand Fleet
Gallipoli
France
Peace pact approved by Canadian Commons
Ottawa February 22 The Canadian House of Commons approved a motion for ratification of the Kellogg Briand peace pact without division. The action comes as Canada signals support for the international agreement aimed at renouncing war as a tool of national policy.
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Canada Commons
Ottawa
House of Commons
Kelloga-Briand
Albert's Body Found in Idaho
Absalom Albert Frenchtown Mont trapper was caught by a snowslide in the upper Clearwater country east of Wallace Idaho January 31. His body was found by a search party of 10 men after five days under 13 feet of snow in Niagara creek bottom. Heavy snows delayed rescue, with hopes for spring retrieval fading.
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Wallace
Idaho
Absalom Albert
Frenchtown
Mont
Clearwater
Here
Superior
Niagara Creek
Lenroot and Glassie Not Yet Approved
Washington February 22 The senate judiciary subcommittee considering the nominations of Irving Lenroot former Republican senator from Wisconsin to the Court of Customs Appeals and Henry Glassie former Democratic Tariff Commissioner for the District of Columbia Supreme Court failed to reach agreement. Another meeting was called for tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Trvine Lenroot
Wisconsi
Court of Customs Appeals
Henry Glassie
Tariff Commission
District of Columbia Supreme Court
America's Favorite Poem Poll Begins Tomorrow
The Helena Independent announces a nationwide readers poll to pick America's favorite poem. Every reader may vote with coupons printed exclusively in the Helena newspaper for this city and nearby territory, with results and national pick announced later.
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United States
Helena
America
Dewaparers
Pert Iy
Washington’s Birthday Observed Across Nation in 1932
Washington’s birth anniversary prompted nationwide celebrations including Mount Vernon events in Virginia and Washington. Hoover marked the day with political duties and speeches while 1500 Boy Scouts and delegates from 15 states attended the Order of De Molay meeting. Patriotic programs filled theaters and memorial ceremonies across communities.
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Mount Vernon
Potomac River
Amon
Grand Council
Order of de Molar
Christner Conquered Paulino In Hard Madison Square Bout
Meyer Christner Akron boxer fought Paulino Azcuchin in Madison Square Garden. After seven rounds Christner peaked with a furious 10th round assault, but Azcuchin retained the decision. The bout drew about 20,000 spectators as Paulino wore down the tireless challenger. Early in Washington the senate voted 38 to 30 to withdraw American marines from Nicaragua, with possible further votes anticipated.
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Paulino
Christher
Pauling
Washington
Nicaragua
Senate
House
Six Fishermen Feared Drowned Near Cape Elizabeth
Six Portland men separated from their fishing schooners in a northeast snow storm off Cape Elizabeth were feared drowned. Their dories were snagged while shawling trawls, three miles off the ledges. Rescue attempts were unsuccessful, but there is hope some passing vessel picked them up.
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Portland
Maine
Jeiines
Cape Elizabeth
Heavy Fighting Over Shantung Peninsula
In Chefoo China on February 22 AP reports ongoing heavy clashes on the Shantung peninsula between loyal Nationalist troops and a large force of former northern soldiers led by Marshal Chang Tsung-Chang. Nationalists, though outnumbered, hold the line with superior arms and organization and seek reinforcements amid difficult communications. Foreign communities remain uneasy as authorities move to maintain calm.
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Chefoo
China
Shamung Peninsula
Chang Tsung-Chang
Shantung
Peeseng
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Alsthrone
Bustos
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Iwoman
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Rogers
George Moran
Cadillac Motor Company of
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Ruifcorn
Beavertown
Renin
Hazelbaker
Gia
Albert
Walt Mount Vernon
Virginia
Plaga
Herbert Ioover
House ,However, Worked Ahead On Pressing Legiclitive Matters. Mr. Hoover
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Eailers
Christner
Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
Meyer Christner
Akron
Paulino Azcuchin
Madison Square Garden
Jim
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Shantung Peninsula
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