Mexican Chamber Stirred by Militant Oratory
In Mexico City the chamber of deputies, as new petroleum and land laws took effect at midnight, heard harsh anti United States oratory and cheers for President Calles. Speakers urged Latin American unity against U S aggression while declaring Mexicans will defend honor over dollars. The first day passed with no incidents amid uncertainty and continued scrutiny of the new laws.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Department of State
Calles
Mexico
Miracle Escape: Student Narrowly Survives Second Floor Fall
Ray Ually of Fairview Montana, a student at Intermountain Union College, barely escaped death when he slipped from a second floor window ledge on Main and Grand streets. He fell to the concrete, sustaining a badly sprained foot and minor bruises. He was removed to doctors Thompson Hawking Ryde for examination with no broken bones or internal injuries found.
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Ray Ually
Fairview
Mont
Intermountain Union College
Securities Building
Main
Grand Streets
Holly
G. Donnelly
Ji B M
Cat
Adanwon
Mr. Dons
Kelly
Houston
Doctora ‘Thompson
Hawking
Ryde
Wild night staged by Honolulu folk ends in deaths and injuries
Honolulu scene on New Year’s Eve ended in tragedy as three people were killed and 36 injured in traffic and cracker-related incidents. Despite police, Hiro crackers were used in downtown streets, replacing cannon crackers for the 1927 celebration.
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Honolulu Folk
Honolulu
Jed
Hiro
State lawmakers assemble for organization and committees
The Montana Legislature opens at noon with both chambers convening to organize and name committees to inform Governor Erickson of readiness to receive his message, expected Tuesday at 11. Speaker race dominates rumors as Hi Cooney leads, Glen Davis close, Bricker steadies for Republican floor, Nagle leads Democratic floor. Job-hunting members pack Plaice Hotel while reporters probe early-session plans. Havre delegation pressures agricultural school at Fort Assiniboine as Sayre committee stays mum. Representatives Troy and Bonn ie of Hill County join the delegation.
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Senate
House of the Twentieth
Montana
Bly
John E. Erickson
Placer Hotel
Tre
House
Hi Cooney
Cascade County
Glen Davis
Wibaux
Bricker
Anitl Raynard Nagle
Lewis and Clark
Ugh Adair
Nagle
Third House
Havre
Liney Lincharger
Forth
Sayre
Cate
Fort Assiniboine
Ureylain
Troy and
Boniie
Hill County
Tarre
Bootleg War Killings Spark New Year Shootings
Big Timber reports Henry Hunt charged with shooting J C Roberts during an attack at 4 p m. Roberts died at the scene. Hunt and a man named Woodall fled in a car. Woodall later captured, Hunt still at large as posse and authorities hunt across Sweet Grass County for the bootlegger.
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Big Timber
Henry] Hunt
Hero
J.C Roberts
Woodall
Roberts
Slunt
Livingston
James Roberts
Avor
Sweet Grass
Consity
Sheen
Henry Sfout
Tlunt
Tan
Hunt
Bark” County
Pope Condemns Modern Attire in Vatican Letter
Rome reports Pope Pius XII condemns modern women’s fashions in a letter to Cardinal Schulte. He says clergy must cooperate against immodest dress which offends dignity and sacral decorum, especially among the young, and urges restraint.
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Rome
Pius
Cardinal Schulte
Cologne
Phantom figure aids grand jury in McPherson disappearance case
The MecPherson disappearance investigation grows as a phantom figure, identified as Kenneth Orrmistan, testifies detailing May 29 movements from Carmel to Harrisburg. He recalls leaving with a companion named Elizabeth Tovey after a ten day stay in Carmel, while a radio man recounts the trip.
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Los Angeles
Kenneth
Orrmistan
Evangel Aimee Semple McPherson
Bial
Jie
Mrs. McPherson
Harrisburg
Sai Ie
Carnet
Elizabeth Tovey
Seattte, Wash
Imperial Valley Earthquakes Rally Calexico Seaboard Cities
Calexico Calif Jan 1 AP massive earthquakes centered in Calexico and Mexicali caused over 2 million dollars in damage across Imperial Valley. Martial law was declared in Baja California and Calexico prepared to guard businesses as walls collapsed, water mains broke, and fires threatened towns. Dozens injured but no deaths reported as tremors continued into afternoon.
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Calexico
Calif
Cascalca Hordor
Moricalt
Imperial Valley
United States
Mexico
Abelardo Rodrigues
California
Mestesio
Calorico
Roore
Rodrigunz
Suloong
Ely Wat
Locristy
Palics
Joe Hardwick
Calexton
Calexico Chamber of Commerce
Tho Fly
Montana Power to Spend 4 Million in State This Year
Montana Power Co plans at least 4 million dollars in 1927 expenditures in Montana. Major items include 2.4 million for payroll taxes, 1.1 million for completion of Black Eagle and Mystic Lake dams, and 0.5 million for extensions, substations, and transmission lines. The budget reflects forward looking policy and anticipates further increases from new business and contingencies.
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Montana Power Co
Tutehe Montana
Montaa Power Company
Wall Por
Frank M. Neer
Black Eagle
Mystic Lake
Kerr
Mystic Lakes
Madison River
Prohibition Repeal Proposed by Missouri Representative
Washington reports a push to amend the Volstead act to permit sale of light wines and beer. Rep Cockrill, Misanimutti and other House members back repeal efforts, with Rep Celler of New York signaling a medicinal whisky bill. A constitutional amendment via nationwide vote is urged, citing alcohol fatalities and arrests to justify repeal.
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Washington
Indes Watte
Celler
New York
Congress
Iran
St. Loui
Hit
Nfe
Filipinos on Insolated Isle Face Starvation
A battered dispatch from Manila reports the Batanes Islands at the far north of the Philippines facing extreme food shortages. Telegraphic lines describe almost no provisions reaching the islands, with authorities seeking urgent relief from central boards and northern provinces, as forts and provinces push for aid.
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Manila
Jan
Lap
Batanes
Balénox Islands
Philippine
Bering
Nahin
Bureau of Com-Thera
Lis
Smuggling of Drugs on a Great Scale Reported
Wanington reports large quantities of narcotics smuggled into the country, especially along the east coast. Government narcotic officers say well organized rings in this and foreign countries carry on the traffic using highly special seed fines, and customs officers struggle to counter the situation due to methods of concealment and extensive shipping.
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Wanington
Al Smith Signals Openness to Presidential Run
In Albany New York Governor Alfred E Smith publicly hinted he might accept a Democratic bid for the presidency while stressing no decision had been made. His remarks drew applause from lawmakers and spectators in the state capitol as Florence Knapp administered the oath of office.
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Albany
Capy
Alfred Kysmithi
Lre Cody
United States
Wis
Assembly
Niko
Senate
State
Wilels Ware
Mitford
Hs Duston
Dls
Ingletaliva
Ifo
Florence Ta. Knapp
Ond
Five Drownings Reported on Canadian Lake
Five Arrow Park residents drowned early today while returning from a New Year’s Eve dance. The group from Arrow Park on Upper Arrow Lake included Mrs Daniel Rogers, Sarah Rogers 6, Mary Kelly 20, Fannie Graham 19, and Albert Markland 27 who was rowing.
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Nelson
Th. C
Arrow Park
Arrow Lake
East Arerow Park
Daniel Rogers
Sarah Rogers
Mary Kelly
Fannie Graham
Albert Markland
Five Lose Lives In Hanover Fire In Washington State
Five teen employees of the Clapp Rubber Company perished in a morning fire that leveled a former hoarding house near a large plant. Identified victims include Jane Wallace, 60, an employee, and Philip Crushey, 16, grandson of the matron.
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Hanover
Wass
Tasover
Massy
Jan
Clapp Rubber Company
Janes Wallace
Emstlaye
Rubber Company
Philip Crushey
Washington White House reception draws large crowd abroad
Washington hosts the New Year social event at the Executive Mansion with notable decor and many government figures attending. The event, marked by vibrant scenes and colorful displays, stood out as a key social moment despite conditions and attendance compared to past years.
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Washington, Dan
Washington
Goodwill planes reach Salina Cruz
Salina Cruz Mexico Jat L a Making a perfect landing inside the breakwater of Salina Cruz despite a terrific gale from the north the Pan American fliers completed the fifth leg of their good flight at 12 48 o'clock this afternoon. They made the 150 mile flight across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in one hour and 15 minutes. The five planes left Minatitlan near Puerto Mexico under perfect weather conditions but encountered strong winds over the isthmus. Salina Cruz the day's objective was covered with clouds of dust but the planes circled momentarily and landed on the water then taxied up the beach. The only incident occurred when the plane San Antonio struck a sand bar for 15 minutes as the planes are expected to take off for Guatemala City tomorrow morning.
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Salina Cruz
Mexico
Tehuantepes
Minatithi
Puerto
Saliva Crox
San Antonio
Guatemala City
Guatemalie
Morrow Aerning
Fearful Flood Loss in Perak Malaya
Reports from Perak Malaya describe an immense flood disaster with villages wiped out across miles. The Perak river at Kulangsan rose forty feet blocking bridges with bodies in flood waters. Thousands homeless, damage incalculable, and the Sultan led relief efforts risking his life.
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Singapore
Straits Settlement
Perak
Kula Kangsan
Sultan
Tcseuc
White Sox plotted bribery in 1917 World Series
Chicago figures claim the White Sox offered 47 dollars per man to Detroit Tigers players to throw the 1917 World Series in favor of Chicago. Risberg said the pool of about 1100 dollars, raised by the Sox, was given mainly to Tigers pitchers to sabotage the showdown starting Labor Day. Rowland and Landis are named in the discussion, with details tied to an American League inquiry.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Americans
Sox
Risberg
White Sox
Detroit
Rowland
Landis
Clarence Rowland
Old Man Slain Found Near Hut With Skull Wound
An elderly man was found dead near his hut beside Wart Springs creek. Officers reported a long gash to the skull and severe bruising, suggesting a blow to the head. Neighbors suspect murder, but officials could not rule out an accidental cause. The victim’s identity was not provided in readable text.
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Watleer
Gas blast wakes up Frisco bank district
A gas explosion rocked a Frisco financial district building causing shattered windows across blocks. Police traced the source to a faulty gas connection in the basement, as elevator walls collapsed and debris littered the sidewalks. Watchman Poel Trathner and guard George Ocbell were injured by flying glass while pedestrians fled the empty street.
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Feaneisen
Jane
Okey National Fe
Sutter Fetel
Fest
Poel Trathner
Clathner
George Ocbell
Two Bricks Calm Down: Falls at Anaconda Furnace Kill Two
Two bricklayers Frank Geren and Frank Sneberger were cremated when the copper reduction furnace searingly collapsed at Anaconda works. Roy Allen on the roof was rescued after a gird er caught fire and left him with burns on the face and hands.
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Anaconda
Frank Geren
Frank Sneberger
Nnon
Teverbray Cory
Roy Allen
Weather Outlook for Coming Week in Mountain Region
The forecast covers Borthary Hocky and western Montens with mostly cloudy to cloudy skies and occasional snow. Temperatures are expected to stay generally above normal with unsettled conditions and scattered snow flurries across higher elevations.
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Borthary
Hocky Mountain
Ennalderabte
Clouditens
Italian Celebration Cut Short by Duce's Order
Rome authorities halted a New Year festival after Mussolini ordered prohibitions on public celebrations. Cabarets and venues hosting music or dancing were shut, with police enforcing bans and confiscating weapons and glassware. Public events paused as officials cited state control and the need to avoid disturbances.
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Duce
Rome
Dan
Promini
Mussolini
Hualnee
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