Explosion sinks French ship off Baltimore dock
At Baltimore's Camden Pier a blast on the French barque Rich Elles, loading for Laurent, France, wounded about 30 and left three presumed dead among the Mitchellen crew. The vessel capsized and sank after six hours of flames. Fire officials evacuated survivors, with missing bodies feared in the hold. Remaining crew included William T. Dulgaut, Joseph Toulgaunt, and Joseph Salaunu.
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William T. Dulgaut
Joseph Toulgaunt
Joseph Salaunu
Jitchellen
Legion asks banks to accept policies for veterans
The American Legion urged banks nationwide to adopt a liberal loan policy on veterans bonus certificates. Edith Nourse Rogers introduced a bill to authorize the Veterans Bureau director to loan money on the certificate. John Thomas Taylor, the Legion’s legislative representative, sent a telegram to Melvin A. Taylor, head of the American Bankers Association, about the move.
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Wastington
Jat
American Legion
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Veterans’ Bureau
John Thomas Taylor
Melvin A. Taylor
Chiago
Call Conference on Pay on Rails
New York January 4 managers and locomotive firemen’s representatives announced a conference to discuss a 15 to 20 percent wage increase for railway enginemen and firemen. J Z Walker said the talks would address terms and conditions of pay in the railway service.
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New York
J. Z. Walker
Railway Managers Committee
Gould Smith Battle on in Senate as Walsh Enters Debate
Washington Jan 4 The challenge of the Senate's power to judge its members' qualifications was heard on the floor and in committee. The cases involve Frank L. Smith of Illinois appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late senator and Arthur Re Goult of Maine named for the remainder of the term. Senator Bingham interrupted a prepared statement, flagging continued on Page Two.
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Senate
Walsh
Washington
Frank L. Smith
Tlingis
Ator Meliiley
Arthur Re Goult
Maine
Gert M. Fermald
Senaloe Bingham
Republican
Connecticut
WETS WIN SECOND VICTORY IN SENATE AND HOuSE
Washington, Jan. 4 AP Both the senate and house debated prohibition today as the Senate sent a resolution to Secretary Metcalf seeking details on who controls the decision to discontinue industrial alcohol and how much of it has entered bootleg trade. The wets applauded as they defended member ship against a charge of expensive drinking and introduced new anti prohibition bills. The liquor issue loomed before the senate committee as President Mallon of the fleet corporation and Chairman O'Connor of the shipping board clashed over dry policy.
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Washington
Senate
Tie House
Prohibtian
Mallon
Fleet Corporation
O'Connor
Dryacny of
America
Williams Wins Clemency After Plea for City Mercy
Sioux Falls January 4 The eloquence of A. William and his promise to reveal the city won clemency today reducing a sentence of six months to be served on bread and water. Williams made a strong plea for clemency and Judge Gibbs agreed to suspend a callonce if he would leave the city.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
A. Willian
Williams
Suige Gibbs
Alice De Lamar Sued By Fireman in $750000 Case
Thomas Murtagh, former acting battalion fire chief, sues Miss Alice De Lamar, Park Avenue resident, for 750000 damages after a June 16 1924 garage fire caused by a leaking storage tank explosion. Plaintiff says he was burned when gasoline vapor ignited. he alleges no notice of the leak despite attempts to repair it. De Lamar is daughter of the late Captain Joseph Raphael De Lamar, famed mining figure.
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New York
Thomas Murragt
Alice de Lamar
Park Avenue
Murtagh
Wat
Hfe
Miss de Lamar
Joseph Raphael de Lamar
Monte Cristo
Idaho
America
Farm Supply Bill Passed by Senate
Washington reports the Senate approved the annual agriculture supply bill totaling 128.6 million dollars and now moves to conference. The measure carries about 219 thousand more than the House version, reflecting additional funding and adjustments.
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Senate
Washington
House
British Expelled From Hankow Concession Amid Turmoil
Reports from Tiankow and Hankow describe violent anti foreign demonstrations. Chinese troops guard the British consulate as mobs overrun entrances and damage property. British marines and sailors withdrew, while Chinese forces patrol to maintain order after clashes that wounded several Britons.
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Tiankow
China
Chinare
Uritidh
Herbert Goufee
Ihe
Srutish Polie
Dordels
Wankow
Curiotts
Patieg
Shaping American Policies in China
Washington reports Secretary Kellogg undecided on timing of a forthcoming American policy statement on China. The memo will respond to Britain's note, and its release may wait until Minister John MacMurray arrives in Washington in mid February for conferences.
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Washington
Kellogg
China
John MacMurray
Peking
Great Britain
Governor Erickson Urges Less New Legislation
Governor John Erickson in his Twentieth Assembly message tells lawmakers that most laws exist and stresses the aim to reduce new statutes. He asserts state turmoil has diminished, praising recent prosperity and urging restraint to avoid sectional strife. The address was delivered in the Senate chamber at 1 o clock yesterday.
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Oliel
Sioelian
Fovernor John
Erickson
Twentieth House Chamber
Ipgisinilva
Stockton Re-Elected 86 Head of Farm Bureau
Jan 4 report from Gazer notes W J Bjornson of Clacton re-elected president for a fourth year at the Montana firm bureau meeting. Tom Herrin of Helen named vice president with Herbert Marghy of Suffolk as second vice president and Arthur Sma of Crinton as third. Board members and convention actions covered constitutional convention calls, penitentiary manufacturing plans, weed control, and agricultural improvement programs tied to Montana state college and the experiment station.
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Stockton
Farm Bureau
Herrin
Yordestriek Ual
Pilwertt
Rohan
Liepli
Maman
Montana Alate College
Treasury Surplus Reaches New High for Year
Washington reports a treasury surplus of 298,279,927 for the year ending December 34, reversing a prior small surplus and boosting total public debt reduction to 1,174,594,401. Major reductions occurred in the last month with 914,983,200 cut.
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Washington
Treasury
Rum Runners Use $1 Bills as Codes in Opulent Drug Trade
In New York court, William R. Newman testified that a massive Canadian to U.S. rum trafficking ring used one dollar bills as coded signals. He described being hired as rum ship supercargo at $75 weekly by Edward Kelly in 1924, and named the Costello brothers among alleged masterminds. The scheme involved a fleet, offices in New York, and coded dollar values guiding shipments and quantities.
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New York
William R. Newman
Hyuer
Newman
Canada
United States
Bimeek
Ring
Edward Kelly
Kelly
Frank
J and
Edward
Frank Costello
Mindy
Argu
Malls
Contes Newman
Vincent White
Tum Taw Ta
W'PHERSON MATTER APPARENTLY DROPPED
Los Angeles report on the Wipher son case notes the investigation ongoing with county district attorney Keyes indicating the matter may be dropped. The prosecutor said further action awaits new evidence after preliminary hearings and a potential grand jury option.
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Los Angeles
Semple
Saul
Keven
Furler
Gad
Federal judge rules evidence suppressed in narcotics trial
AP reports Judge Hourquin cites Ninth Circuit ruling to suppress evidence in the Linited States vs Schrader case. The decision holds federal officers cannot search property without a valid basis or an on premises affidavit, affecting the Nemman J. Cater narcotics matter and the alleged counterfeit revenue alien.
Aces Preparing for Flight to Salvador Guatemala
Five American army goodwill amphibian planes moved today toward Salvador on a 24 000 mile journey. The group aims to reach the Salvadoran capital by Thursday with a two hour hop and planned stops along the way.
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Guatemala
Randinesn
Salvador
Marines Return to Managua Guarding U S Legation
Managua Nicaragua January 4 AP United States marines will be landed tomorrow for the first time since withdrawal A force of 160 will arrive from the Galveston at Corinto and proceed to Managua as guards for the U S legation Conservative officials under General Diaz say the arrival will prevent anarchy and note Nicaragua prospered during the 13 years Marines were stationed here previously
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States
U. S
Galveston
Corinto
United States Legation
Diaz
Marines
Imminent Rebellion Plagues Mexico Amid Disturbances
Reports from Mexico City describe revolutionary unrest spreading through several states. Bandit attacks near the capital have left murder and hostage incidents, while trains are robbed and passengers targeted within 40 miles of major urban centers. Federal soldiers quell uprisings as authorities claim several leaders executed in Leon.
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Mexico City
Republic
Ental
Moblira
Elaven
Iidera
Leon
Guyana
White House states US will not evacuate Nicaragua
The White House announced the United States has no plan to evacuate Nicaragua. Officials emphasized continued naval presence, treaty rights, and protection of American interests amid protests and opposition to interventions. The administration defended its stance as safeguarding national security and economic interests in the region.
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Lurmhet
Wiewl
Nicaragia
Loeb and Leopold in Court in Suit Over Alleged Mutilation
Defendants Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb appeared in court from Meslita prison to face a $10,000 suit filed by Chicago taxi driver Charles Ream alleging an attack and mutilation in November 1927. The two men, calm and unmoved, greeted spectators as habeas corpus proceedings were authorized, marking their first appearance outside prison in two years.
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Alnaltona
Ream
Tech
Colleges Receive Brooker Bequests
Anonio, Gann, January 1 AP UPI The university Dartmouth College and Taland Bixaferd Duntee University expect to receive about 80 000 from the estate of Char Hepeker a chairman of the directors of the AmericanStrasa Company according to his will filed for probate today Heopeer left upward of 1 200 000 to specific relatives and charitable and educational institutions.
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Anaonia
Gann
Tap
Indictment in Farwell Texas Murder Case Against Hassell
Nine indictments returned against George J. Hassell in Farwell Texas in a case linking the death of his wife and eight children. Grand jury heard a 3,000 word confession detailing the fate of one family member and the events surrounding the trio of weeks the bodies lay in a cellar near his home.
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Farwell
Texas
George J. Hasssell
Jain
Hissad
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