Heeney and Sharkey Fight to Bruising Heavyweight Draw
New Zealand hopeful Tom Heeney and Boston rival Jack Sharkey battled to a controversial draw before 17 000 fans at Madison Square Garden. Sharkey led on points as Heeney edged within a pound. the crowd booed the verdict, a decisive clash in the heavyweight title chase.
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Associated Press
Madison Square Garden
New York
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Jack Sharkey
Sharkey Ey
Heeney
Sharkey
Sailor
Boston
Gene Turner
Woolmen Oppose Expanding Forest Reserves in Montana
Great Falls January 13 The Montana Woolgrowers association prepared to vote on opposing the extending of forest reserves and parks or new preserves. President CH Williams of Deer Lodge opened with opposition as the convention continued with Percy T. Shailenberger of Lost Cabin Wyoming urging Woolgrowers to unite with Wyoming against encroachment.
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Great Falls
Montana Woolgrowers’ Association
Resolutions Committee
CH. Williams
Deer Lodge
Percy T. Shailenberger
Lost Cabin
Wyo
Montana
Wyoming
Flying Stars of the Air Meet in Panama Canal Zone
Lindbergh Costes and Lebrix drew a 20 000 crowd to Panama City as they shook hands on the balcony of the municipal building. The meeting followed their flight from Guayaquil to Campo Lindbergh and their planned stop near Pajama City before Lindbergh’s arrival diverted them to the city.
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Panama Canal Zone
Wana City
Lindbergh
Costes
Lebrix
Campo Lindbergh
Guayaqisi
Ecuador
Campa Lindbergh
United States
Pajama City
Col
Colon
Aldrook Field
Alfaro
Prohibition Agents Fail 75 Percent of Tests
Washington January 13 AP report says 1900 of 2200 federal agents faced layoffs after failing written civil service tests. Prohibition Commissioner Doran warns enforcement could suffer without retests or exceptions.
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Civil Service
Cffih
Prohibition
Doran
Washington
Wide Zone Ransacked Citizens Seek Slayer of Girl
In Flint Michigan on January 13, authorities and citizens pursue an unidentified man accused of abducting five year old Dorothy Schneider, taking her to a remote area, killing her and mutilating the body. The search network extends through Michigan and neighboring states with state and local law enforcement aided by citizen posses. Fear grips Mount Morris as the man remains at large.
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Flint
Mich
Dorothy Schneider
Michigan
Mount Morris
Northwest Tax Conference Fails to Endorse Uniform Tax Plan
In Oregon on January 1 delegates at the Northwest Tax conference did not endorse an income tax and postponed any recommendation for uniform taxes across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Washington delegates rejected the income tax though a sentiment for a uniform system existed.
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Any. Ore
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Northwest States
Resolution urged to cease protecting missionaries abroad
Atlantic City January 13 report that the Foreign Union Conference of North America adopted a resolution discouraging armed protection of missionaries in rebellious foreign regions. The measure aims to reduce intervention and promote safer, nonmilitary approaches to missionary work.
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Atlantic City
N. 7
Foreign Union Conference of North America
Kidwell Case Sees Counsel in Near-Scrap in Court
In Washington Jam 13 a contempt case against Jarre PF Sinclair William J Burns and four others resumed after a December halt amid recriminations and a near clash between managers. The district attorney sought to dismiss charges of witness intimidation against James J OLeary and argued extrajudicial action, while Justice Siddons would rule on main matters.
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Washington
Jam
Jarre PF. Sinclair
William J. Burns
Gordon
James J. O'Leary
Edward I. Kidwell
Kidwell
Frederick L. Siddons
Sinclair
Martin W. Littleton
O'Leary
Littleton
Falls Sinclair
President Coolidge Heads South to Cuba for Pan American Talk
President Coolidge travels with a large party through Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida toward Key West to embark for Havana and speak at the sixth Pan American congress. The train of 86 carries Kellogg Wilbur Hughes and spouses. Secretary Davis departs briefly at Jacksonville for Florida business.
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Washington
Gas stove blast kills three near Uvalde camp
Austin dispatch reports a gasoline stove explosion at a camp near Uvalde late yesterday claimed three lives. Victims include J. R. Tuttle, 40, and two young children of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shannon. Additional details were unavailable.
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Austin
Texas
J. R. Tuttle
Jack Shannon
Uvalde
Family in trees as Yellowstone River flood traps five
A flood gorged Yellowstone River near Waco Montana, leaving Mr and Mrs Elmer Hull their three relatives stranded on trees as floodwaters rose. A rescue of 11 men reached the riverside but could not land due to treacherous conditions. plans to resume at dawn were made as another ice surge loomed.
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Blilings
Feef
Yellowstone River
Waco
Mont
Custer
Jelmer Hull
Riot Death Toll in Colorado Rises to Two
Walsenburg Colo Jan 13 The death of Salestino Martinez 20 today raises the death toll of strikers in a clash with state police who broke up a TW. W. parade yesterday to two A state policeman and a striker wounded were reported recovering There was no activity today from the T. WoW organization
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Walsenburg
Colo
Salestino Martinez
TW. W
T. Wow
Endurance Flyers Seek Record at Roosevelt Field
Roosevelt Field New York January 13. Clarence D Chamberlin and Roger G Williams continued their attempt to set a new flight endurance record. Shortly before midnight they signalled that everything is going well and the craft remained aloft.
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Roosevelt Field
S.Y
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Roger G. Willams
Long Island
House and Senate in Tariff Battle
Washington reports a tariff clash as the Senate moves to vote on the McMaster revision while House leaders resist any change. Administration allies face discord as talks about tariff rates intensify amid constitutional leverage by the Senate. Rumors also circulate about potential Senate moves adding to executive discomfiture.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
House
Met
Boy of 18 Imitator of Hickman Draws Penitentiary Term
Harry Stoffles known as The Fox, 18, of Dekots County, was sentenced to one to three years in the Nebraska state penitentiary after pleading embezzlement before District Judge Mark Eran at Pender. He admitted trying to obtain 10,000 dollars from Henry Johnson by threatening his life, and was arrested when attempting to retrieve the money from Johnson's mailbox. Authorities connected him to the Los Angeles letter threat signed by The Prix, suggesting influence by Hickman erie.
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Dakota City
Neb
Ran
Wap
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Harry Stoffles
Allas
the Fox
Dekots County
Mark Eran
Pender
Statles
Henry Johnson
Johnson
Labor Chief Praises New York Governor in Chicago
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor spoke in Chicago about 1928 industry and labor prospects. He said there is no profit in strikes and praised Al Smith as governor of New York for labor relations.
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Chicago
API
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Immon
Green
al Smith
New York
Uhion Jaber
Chicago Baby Pulmotor Tragedy After Two Days Of Effort
In Chicago a two day and night battle by a pulmotor squad and blood transfusions failed to save the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Savith. Despite constant care the spark of life waned until the infant died late tonight as doctors and nurses struggled to sustain it and the mother called on firemen to resuscitate.
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Chicago
Joseph Savith
Gurses
St Paul Line reorganized with new board and officers
The re organized Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pattie railroad company opened with 14 of 15 directors named. Harry E Byram becomes chairman, Henry A Scandrett is president. Directors include W W Sparrow Joshue Green W D Van Dyke Mortimer N Buckner Frederick H Ecker Samuel Fisher Donald Geddes W W Colpitts Robert T Chrysler George Roosevelt and Samuel Fisher. A 15th member to be elected in St Paul or Minneapolis. An assessment notice requires stockholders to pay by February 16 with option to defer half until June 2 at six percent interest from February 1. Definitive securities likely after February 1.
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New York
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pattie Railroad Company
Harry E. Byram
Chicago
The
Road
Henry A Scandrett
Omaha
W. W. K. Sparrow
Joshue Green
Seattle
W.D- van Dyke
Milwaukee
Mortimer N. Buckner
Frederick H
Ber
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Nolice
Kutn, Loch and Company
National City Company
Girl class in Chicago identified in death case
Chicago January 13 AP says police report ties Betty Vansiedell 25 known as Mrs Betty Chambers to a fatal strangling and possible electrocution or adhesive bindings in a lavish Chicago apartment. A mystery man aided the crime scene and a staged marriage preceded the fatal night. A letter taunts Gordie for his abuse and a grim note asks to be buried in Chicago.
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Chicago
Tetter
Betty Vansiedell
Lansie— Dell
Betty Chambers
H. Chambers
Danner
Gordon Chambers
National effort seeks nationwide curb on divorce evil
Washington on January 13 a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress to enact uniform marriage and divorce laws throughout the United States was introduced today by Representative Gibson Republican of Vermont.
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Washington
Congress
Gibson
Vermont
Two American generals summoned to Managua for Nicaragua duties
Major General John A. Le Jeune and Brig. Gen. Frank R. McCoy were called to Managua amid Nicaraguan disturbances. Le Jeune, chief of the Devil Dogs, will inspect the Held Forces while McCoy oversees the 1928 national elections.
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Managua
John A. le Jeane
M. C
Frank R. McCoy
D. le Jeane
Devil Dogs
McCoy
Democrats Initiating Campaign for 1928 Convention
Washington reports Democratic leaders, shaken by Houston as next convention city and the Jackson day dinner, form a 21 member committee including four Smith supporters to plan the convention. George P. Mara from New York is named executive assistant to Chairman Shayer and will survey sites for 1920 and 1928 conventions, proceeding to Houston.
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Washington
Houston
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Mack
Hague
New Jersey
Brennan
Illinois
Spellacy
Connecticut
George P. Mara
Shayer
Submarine Crash Blamed on Periscope Blindness
Lieut Commander Clarke Withers testifies at naval court of inquiry blaming the S 4 disaster on the submarine failing to see periscopes submerged in its path. The inspector urges crews to watch for surface ships and own vessel in periscope depth maneuvers. Continued on page six.
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Clarke Withers
Naval Court of Inquiry
Bny
Mystery SOS causes sea search and criticism of wireless operator
A freighter Griffico sent SOS distress signals off Cape Flattery prompting rescue by four vessels and two stations. The signals were traced to new wireless operator Vincent Gellerman on his first sea voyage who allegedly panicked as equipment failed. The Griffico later said all aboard were safe and requested notification to the Inter Island Steam Navigation Company.
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Seattle
Griffico
Joantes
Cape Flattery
Tlonotulu
Vincent Gellerman
Voila
Sorang
Griffea
Griffeo
Tnter- Island Steam Navigation Company
Tanti
Idaho Copper Co. Receiver Ousted in Idaho
District Judge B S Varian removed Ceary Nixon of Boise as receiver of the Idaho Copper Co today. Edward Snow of Boise was named successor after eastern stockholders protested Nixon’s representation of one company faction against another.
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Baker
Ore
Ceary Nixon
Boise
Idaho
Idaho Copper Company
B. S. Varian
Weiser
Edward Snow
Nixon
Eastern
Phage of Teapot Case Comes Up Next Week
Washington reports hearings in the senate oil probe into the Continental Trading Company of Canada tied to the Teapot Dome scandal. Senator Walsh Montana, vows to lead as prosecutor. session delay shifts the meeting to late next week after a conference with government counsel Owen J. Roberts to finalize internal preliminaries.
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Washington
Senate
Continental Trading Company of Canada
Trapot Dome
Naval Oil Reserve
Walsh
Montana
Senate Public Lands Committee
Owen J. Roberts
Jurors Ousted Over Bribery Talk in Harry Hill Trial
Ottawa Illinois January jury tampering fears spark discharge of eleven jurors in the Harry Hill murder case. State's Attorney Russell O Hanson clashed with Illinois legislator Lee O Neil Browne as a venireman Carl Kratz of Peru faced questions after remarks about money and influence. Tense exchange over the bailiff’s removal ended with Kratz released and tensions lingering in court.
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Ottawa
Ills
Harry Hill
Humdrant
Russell O. Hanson
Hanson
Lee O'Neil Browne
Illinois
Carl Kratz
Peru
Veniremen
Kratz
Young Bhit
Venice
Browne
Arthur Shuthief
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Yellowstone
VE Heeney
Oram
Edward J. Neil
CY Iges
Guardel KI
TAX Conference
Cuba
Balmy
Florida
Colorado
Hickman
Stoules
Wihas
Los Angeles
Fed
St. Paul Line
Names Board
Aeyrunese Jury
Uuay Uo
Leemineu
Gordie
Chicagn
Hal
Nicaragua
Smith
Nut Wireless Man
Coast Guard
Snohomesh
Verda
Aorang
Idaho Copper Co
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