Alabama Wins Rose Bowl Over Washington 20 to 18
Alabama, the southern champion, defeated the Washington Huskies 20 to 18 in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. George Wilson starred for Washington before an injury late in the second half, while Pooley Hubert directed Alabama’s decisive third quarter rally.
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Pasadena
University of Alabama
University of Washington Huskies
Pacific Coast
Far West
Alabama
Washington
George Wilson
Tuscaloosa
Pooley Hubert
Dixie
Prince of Wales Super Salesman opens South American trade
London reports that Trede follows the Prince of Wales to South America as four trailoads of British window frames depart for Argentina. A London firm says the shipment is the largest consignment yet and reflects goodwill from Wales's visit. The manager notes the prince helped win South American market contracts that previously went to the United States and Germany.
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London
Trede
Prince of Wales
South America
Argentina
United States
Germany
Cardinal Mercier Nearing Full Recovery Says Aides
Brussels reports that Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium, who had surgery earlier in the week, is expected to recover fully in a matter of days according to attendants at his bedside.
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Brussels
Final Court Report on Shenandoah Disaster Released
Washington reports the naval court of inquiry says the Shenandoah disaster cost Lt Cmdr Zachary Lansdowne and 13 others, part of the price of developing new and hazardous air craft. It urges careful consideration of lighter-than-air craft progress and notes uncertainty over hull damage and gas valve reductions. The court exculpates ship personnel and recommends no further prosecutions.
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Washington
Shenandoah
Zachary Lansdowne
Naval Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Ser
Ohio
Hindenburg Hosts New Year Reception at Berlin
President von Hindenburg presided over his first New Year's reception in the executive mansion Berlin on January 1. He appeared in plain clothes beside staff and officials while military figures stood in the hall. The diplomatic corps gathered in a semicircle as Monsignor Pacelli, dean, conveyed New Year greetings.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
der. Jacob Gould Schurman
von Seeckt
Nutcio
von Hindenbarg
Luther
Gustav Stresemann
Evegenio Pacelli
Diplomatic Corps
Elephants Stampede Through New York Scene
Four elephants caused chaos in New York as three pachyderms fled a Harlem theater backstage and bolted through Times Square pursued by their keeper. A mad wolf hound was killed after a stray bullet lodged in a woman's fur. Police station stampede and a theater accident disrupted the night.
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New York
Times Square
Genie
Carrie
Harlem
Joe
Insane Mother Fires on Her Children in Oklahoma City
Ruth Townsley, in a deranged state, shot two of her children dead and wounded two more in a Jan 1 incident. She claimed it was her duty, while husband Frank Townsley banned comment. A pink ribbon, once around the baby's wrist, underscored the tragedy.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Ruth Townsley
Clifford
Dorothy
Margaret
Frank Townsley
Farmers at Last Gets Wise to Tariff Act
Representative William A. Oldfield of Arkansas welcomes farmers embracing downward tariff revision. He calls for a revenue tariff not protecting manufacturers or monopolies like the aluminum trust, praising the Democratic stance as beneficial to farmers and the nation.
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Washington, Jan. L
William A. Oldfield
Arkansas
National Congressional Committee
Aluminum Trust
Republican Party
Tam
Democratic Party
Rental Ad Solve Your Problem the Easy Way
An out of town advertiser ordered a Rental Ad for a five room home seeking a tenancy. The Classifieds credited with finding a desirable tenant quickly. Call 491-2 and ask for an Ad-Taker to place your ad.
Three Die In Tour of Roses Grandstand Collapse
Pasadena reports list of dead rises to three with Mrs Caroline Sherman of Long Beach dying after the shock of the grandstand collapse. Mrs C W Bowman of Pasadena and Miss Bessia Barick of Los Angeles die later. Thirty are badly hurt and many sent to Pasadena Hospital as emergency crews rush to treat victims. The collapsed stand carried 330 spectators during the 37th Tourna ment of Roses pageant.
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Pasadena
Calif
Caroline Sherman
Long Beach
C. W. Bowmen
Bessia Barick
Los Angeles
Pasadena Hospital
C. E. Dixon
Eagle Reel
Angeles
Lucinda Crow
Watts
Walker Takes Oath Pledges Reform for New York
New York January 1 AP Promising to better the city and possibly enlarging the police force to curb lawlessness Mayor James J Walker was sworn in as the eighth mayor of greater New York In his inaugural address he appealed to all racial groups for support of clean progressive government and outlined plans for tunnels bridges transit parks and playgrounds He was greeted by Tammany supporters while Governor Smith and chieftain George W Olvany were absent Former Mayor Hyland offered wishes for Walker to have success
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New York
James J. Walker
Way
Greater
Tie
Tammany
Smith
Walker
Cearge W. Olvany
Itylan
Walther “Owers
Stray Bullet Kills Tiny Girl in Chicago
Chicago in the new year celebration saw strict Volstead enforcement with no major arrests. A stray bullet killed a Year-old black girl amid crowds or gunfire as Chicago hosts and cafe owners cooperate with federal agents to keep celebrations orderly.
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Tiny Girl
Chicago
New York Jamboree Ends With Two Fatalities
New York on January 1 reported two people shot to death and four wounded by stray bullets during New Year celebrations. Officials said no alcohol related deaths occurred, calling it a prohibition era record.
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New York
Mary
Juarez Mayor Installed Amid Guarded Election Turmoil
In Juarez Mexico mounted police and federal troops surrounded city hall after a disputed election. Alberto Almeida, brother of a rival candidate, was installed as mayor while supporters clashed over results. The contest was appealed to Mexico City by opposing factions.
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Il Paso
Texas
Jan A
Alberto Almelia
Gayarngr Jesra A. Almeida
Chiiuiahua
Marcus Th Jlores
Mexico City
Mrs Walt Johnson Wins Race With Oath
Mrs Walter Johnson, wife of Washington, a star pitcher, won a race this morning as she reached the bedside of her mother. The elder Mrs Johnson, Mrs Hoberts of Reno, Nevada, had been critically ill for a week, and doctors said she could not survive long.
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Reno Nev
Walter Johnson
Wits
Washington
Yace Vonimase
Johnson
Owite
Hoberts
Rena
Hiv
Palace of Prelate in Lisbon Bombed
An explosion hit the bishop's palace in Lisbon today causing damage but no casualties. Police are seeking members of the group responsible.
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Lisben
Porturenl
Aan
Bishop’s Palace
Damarr
Roch
Rum and Tobacco Cut Short Democrat's Life
Washington January news reports that Ambrose Hinds, a longtime predictor of dying before his next birthday and a lifelong Democrat who claimed he would never vote Republican, died in his son Nesters arms less than three weeks before his birthday. A seafaring trader between Boston and Maine, he was born in Portland, Maine, and often said he preferred death over voting Republican.
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Washington
Jan. L
Ambrose Hinds
Nesters
Iday
Ilinois
Boston
Maine
Portland
New Years Peace Messages From World Leaders
AP dispatch summarizes New Year greetings from leaders across the globe. France's Briand, Mussolini, Japanese envoy Shidehara, Spain's De Rivera, Belgium's Vandervelde, and Latin leaders in Argentina Uruguay Cuba Panama express goodwill, urging disarmament, cooperation, and friendship with the United States.
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Associated Press
Orient
Occident
Briand
France
Benito Mussolini
Italy
United States
Count Volpi
Baron Shidehara
Primo de Rivera
Spain
America
Emile Vandervelde
Locarno
South America
Gallardo
Serrata
Uruguay
Machado
Cuba
Chiari
Panama
Demented Veteran Leaps From Train In Escape
Alfred Johnson 27 a shell shocked veteran escapes custody on a Milwaukee train near Cassinas after wounding two deputies guarding him He fled into timber by the Musselheli river eluding a 10 mile pursuit sheriff says he is dangerous and considered insane since a prior insanity hearing in Sheridan Wye authorities pursue him toward Cushman with a large manhunt underway.
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Alfred Johnson
Musselheli
Cassinas
Johnson
Veterans’ Hospital
Sheridan
Wye
Hey
Bard
Tom Norton
Quake Recorded in Italian Cities
A tremor was felt across Trieste Venice Padua Ravenna and Udine with no damage reported. The event affected northeastern Italy and prompted reports from multiple cities.
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Rome
Trieste
Erarthquake
Venice
Padua
Ravenna
Udine
Italy
Britain and United States seek smooth rubber settlement
London officials propose steps to remove the rubber monopoly causing alarm in the United States. A 12 mile limit of 1923 is cited as a potential precedent. Confidence grows that a conciliatory path could yield a solution acceptable to the British government rubber producers and American consumers.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Hold Son of Rich Man Robbery Leaves Couple Beaten
In Chicago on New Year’s morning jewelry valued at 10000 dollars was stolen from Mr and Mrs William Feldman who were beaten during a break in at their apartment. Fred Ponder 21 son of a rich machinery maker and friend of the Feldmans was arrested and confessed. Feldman woman May Die remains in serious condition after resisting the attackers.
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Chicago
William Feldman
Meg
Fred Ponder
Ouf
Feldman
Elks Clubhouse Raid Sparks Liquor Seizure Arrests in St Louis
A New Year raid on the Elks Clubhouse in St Louis led to liquor seizure and the arrest of two officers and two members. A quart of whiskey was sold to a federal agent by a club waiter, officials said. Exalted ruler Arthur Kuhnman and others claimed liquor was kept by members without club approval. The incident echoes a prior New York lodge raid and padlocking action.
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ST. Louis
Jan
Elks
Dru
United States
Atkins
Fant
Arthur HH. Kuhhnan
New York
Sciz
Isadora Duncan Denies Divorce In Tragic Case
Isadora Duncan says she and Sergei Yessinin remain husband and wife despite his death by suicide. She attributes his act to madness and a world of materialism, noting she left Moscow for money troubles but hoped to reunite to work with him. Yessinin killed himself in Leningrad on December 28 after their marriage in Moscow.
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France
Isadora Duncan
Sergei Yessininto
Moscow
Russia
Isadora
Alane
Yessinin
Sergei Yessinin
Leningrad
Miss Duncan
Duncan
Church Bell Hurls Organist to Death at Polish Catholic Church
The big church bell at St Adelbert’s Polish Catholic church failed to toll for mass. Organist Walter Chanuerie, 44, climbed into the loft to fix the jam but was crushed when the bell released and struck him, hurling him into the church yard about 12 feet below.
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St. Adelbert
Walter Chanuerie
Lwiver
Prisoners Injured in St Louis Jail Riot
A riot at a St Louis city jail left several prisoners injured though none seriously after guards halted a New Year remonstration. About eighty inmates in a corridor attacked guards with food, dishes, tables, and benches until 100 reserve policemen led by Chick Gork restored order.
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Louis
Jan. L—P
Chick Gork
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