Alfred E Smith Appeals for Party Funds in Radio
New York Jan 16 Alfred E Smith appeals to Democratic rank and file by radio to help raise a 1 5 million deficit after his defeat He states his speech gift to the Democratic Committee will be sent to contributors who give 2 or more The former governor backs Roosevelt on the need for steady national publicity between campaigns and says he would regret asking small groups to meet the deficit
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Democratic Party
Radio Tonight
Happy Warrior
Frank Wm D. Roosevelt
Keyes Linked to Bribe in Petro Case Conspiracy
In Los Angeles January 16 AP testimony from Joseph Sherman a former tailor shop worker tied ex District Attorney Asa Keyes to bribe money from co defendants in the Julian Petroleum fraud conspiracy. Sherman described seeing Ben Getzoff hand money to Keyes received from Ed Rosenberg and cited gatherings with several defendants at the Getzoff shop.
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Los Angeles
Joseph Sherman
Ben Getzoff
Atorney Asa
Ed Rosenberg
Sherman
Keyes
Ben
Dave Getzoff
Jack
Charles Reimer
Talor
Robbers Attack Texaco Station in Whitefish Shootout
Whitefish January 16 AP An exchange of shots occurred as burglars tried to break into a Texaco Service station. Patrolman Powell was hit in the head by a bullet. One burglar was wounded. the robbers fled leaving their tools behind.
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Whitefish
Jan
Texaco
Powell
Senate bill to plug leak in gas tax refunds
Senator William Ruffcorn introduced Senate Bill No. 10 to reduce weaknesses in the gas tax refund law and punish false statements on rebate or drawback claims by farmers and industrial buyers purchasing gas for non vehicle use. The measure tightens filing rules and refunds limits and expands the state board of equalization’s authority amid ongoing legislative investigations.
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William Ruffcorn
Valley County
State Board of Equalization
Senate
W. T. Cowan
Hill County
Opposition Grows Over Navy Cruiser Plan in Senate
In Washington on January 16 the Senate heard a shift in the treaty cruiser debate as supporters of building 16 new warships argued for approval, likening it to Kellogg treaty momentum. A strong bloc of senators pressed to defeat or cut the plan, aiming to limit the 15 cruisers and one aircraft carrier proposed.
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Washington
Senate
Northcott Conducts Own Defense in Riverside Court
In Riverside California the case against Gordon Stewart Northcott continued with Northcott opting to defend himself. A recess was granted to prepare for cross examination as the judge ruled on how the questioning would proceed. Northcott asserted his aim was to trap witnesses and sought admission of falsehood from a key juvenile witness.
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Riverside
Calif
Jan Ped
Ile
Gordon Stewart North
Lord Clark
Northcott
Mainder
Battle in Street Fizzles as Oil War Rumors Rise
New York January 16 AP The New York oil market braced for a clash as Standard Oil of Indiana stock jumped to 103.25 amid reports John D Rockefeller Jr and allies would challenge Col. Robert W Stewart for control. The surge faded and price retreated to 98.50 as the battle cooled.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Tnediana
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Robert W. Stewart
Stewart
Horrible Treatment at New Mexico Welfare Home Claim
Coroner's jury finds Helen Haskew died from lack of water and an injection of twilight sleep given by Dr Evelyn F Frisbie and Bertha Jips superintendent after girls at the Albuquerque welfare home were confined on Saturday night. Sixty-one escape last week and were recaptured Friday.
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Albuquerque
ML. Dan
Helen Haskew
New Mexico
Evelyn F. Frisbie
Bertha Jips
Frishle
Portales
N. M
Miss Tips
Wilshiy
Hoover plans nonpartisan probe into prohibition
President elect Hoover outlined to leaders plans for a broad inquiry into all phases of prohibition. He would appoint a nonpartisan commission to conduct the investigation and make recommendations as it deems advisable.
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Washington
ATI
Hoover
Senate
Two Teens Found Dead in Car From Smoke Poisoning
Wheeling West Virginia authorities believe Elizabeth Ayers and Edward Price, both 16, died in a car on a country road from carbon monoxide poisoning possibly combined with extreme cold. The pair from Elm Grove were last seen alive after going for a ride last night.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Jan
APJ
Elizabeth Ayers
Edward Price
Elm Grove
Cook killed as giant wave sweeps liner Ma jrstte on voyage
New York January 16. A cook was killed and several crew members were injured when a gigantic wave swept over the bow of the White Star liner Ma jrstte on the crossing. The vessel ducked and life boats were lowered as the storm surged.
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New York
Cook
Duckerd Hese
Montana lawmakers pressure dairy division over staffing
Montana legislators joined by 120 creamery association members and agriculture commissioner I L Bowman pressed for maintaining dairy division staffing. They protested cuts in appropriations and questioned inspector shortages, signaling blame shifted from departments to lawmakers.
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Montana
House
Senate
State Creamery Association
I. IL Bowman
Bowman
Chatry
Morotog
Treamery Association
Minsoula
Gasoline tank tragedy claims two oil workers
In Toole County near Oilmont, two refinery workers die from toxic fumes after entering an oil tank. Marvin Jrtursin, 22, went in to reach a lead, followed by James Fox outside who heard a thud. Fox attempted rescue but was overcome. a colleague entered after them and was similarly overcome before rescue efforts failed.
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Shilhy
Tan
Marvin Jrtursin
Toole County
Oilmont
Ta Tivet
James Pox
Tolineson
Hero
Fox
Tal
Clarke
Knack
Shelly 1
Fair Kansas aialds battle wolf pack on Jefferson county farm
Winchester Kan Jan IG AM Renet and Ellen Reynolds sisters who own and operate a farm in Jefferson county were forced to fight a pack of wolves that attacked livestock on the farm during the night They repulsed the wolves and saved livestock on the farm
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Winchester. Kan
Jan IG
Am— Renet
Ellen Reynolds
Jefferson County
Four Die as Train Hits Car at Crossing in Dreviwood
An eastbound Long Island railroad train struck a car at a crossing near Dreviwood New York tonight, killing four occupants. The victims identified were Shirald Candell 26 of Farmingdale N.Y. Agios 215 Jedi Wolmes 40 of Brentwood and Anna Holness 18 of Brentwood Park.
Glacier Park Road Bill Faces Crisis in Congress
Washington action on proposals to build a road in Glacier National Park and condemn property within the park moved a step closer, with the Senate withholding judgment while the House pressed action. Rep Cramton of Michigan said he would bring the measures up tomorrow. The House passed the condemnation proposal but the Senate struck it out. Conferees failed to agree as discussions continued, with Montana senators Walsh and Wheeler backing a Senate amendment to provide 40000 dollars to complete a transmountain road, opposed by House conferees.
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Washington
Januus
Glacier National Park
Senate
Cramton
Michigan
Rouse
Sen ‘E
Walsh
Montana
House
Wallsin
Wheeler
Chinese Vessel Sinks with Hundreds Lost Near Wagilan
Hongkong dispatch reports the Chinese steamer Hsin wah sank after striking a rock off Wagilan. About 300 passengers were aboard including 30 women and children. Only 28 survivors were known, with British officers among the last to be rescued. Captain Jonsen commanded the ship.
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Hongkong
Hsinwah
Wagilan
Jonsen
Rus- Wan
iHarsh Stands On Plea Of Insanity
Atlanta authorities report the insanity defense for George Ro Harsh a former college student who would not resist the impulse to commit murder and robbery as alienists begin their testimony after the state rested in the Milwaukee family murder trial proceeding into its second day.
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Atlanta
George Ro Harsh
Milwaukee
Foch Improvement Signals Possible Crisis Easing
Reported signs of improvement in Marshal Ferdinand Foch raise cautious optimism for the Allied command as commanders note a formal communication from Paris and a patient’s steady condition. Allies remain vigilant for any shift in the strategic situation as the war effort continues.
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Ford
Fire destroys Paramount stage at Hollywood studio
Fire at the Paramount Famous Players Lasky studio in Hollywood tonight destroys the new sound picture stage under construction at a cost over 1 million dollars. Clara Bow, slated to star in a new talking picture, was among the witnesses. Jesse Lasky estimates the loss at 450 thousand dollars and says silent-film production can continue. The origin of the blaze remains undetermined and production delays are expected.
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Hollywood
Cal
Paramount-Famous Players - Lasky
Clara Bow
Jesse Lasky
Ruth gazes on wife’s face at Boston home
Babe Ruth, baseball idol, visited the South Boston home of his late wife early today. He was shielded by friends from photographers as he prayed beside the flower-decked casket, remaining a few minutes before departing.
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Hoston
Babe” Ruth
Boston
Booth Kept Salvation Army Leader by High Army Council
Sunbury on Thames England January 6 AP General Bramwell Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army was adjudicated to continue in that office by the high council of the Army. The vote was 5 to 0. The council sat 14 hours debating the momentous question with meals only for adjournment. No official reports came from guarded Sunbury premises but rumors said the argument was heated.
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Sunbury-on-Thames
England
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Tinue
High Council of the Army
Sunbury Court
Royal wedding set for Oslo ceremony in Sweden’s royal family
Oslo dispatch reports Crown Prince Olaf of Sweden will wed Princess Martha in Oslo. The Swedish royal family has given consent to the plan, with the ceremony to be solemnized in the Norwegian capital.
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Oslo
Norway
Olaf
Sweden
Martha
Barnes Prefers Wild Animals To His Wife
Los Angeles January 16 AP Alpheus G Barnes known as ALG Barnes of circus fame testified in a divorce suit that his second wife chased him with a horsewhip inside a house and he escaped into a wild animal cage after she forced him to discharge a woman billed as the world's greatest woman animal trainer.
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Los Angeles
Alpheus G. Barnes Stonehouse
Alg
Hoover Wants Just Indian Policy for Nation
Representative Leavitt of Montana said President-elect Hoover expressed deep interest in resolving the Indian problem. Hoover aims to formulate a policy that benefits both Indians and the nation, with a bill to authorize a special congressional committee to study the entire Indian situation discussed with Hoover.
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Washington
Leavitt
Montana
House Indian Affairs Committee
Hoover
Inquiry Into Eastern Normal Is Proposed Investigation
A legislative move proposes a three member committee of Representatives Arnold Hanley and Murphy to study the Eastern Montana Normal School’s operations, needs and progress since its establishment after a lull from the last legislature. A separate action to probe alleged gasoline refunds delay also emerged as Speaker Hricker appointed the committee.
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Legislate Assembly
Tune [ Econ
Eastern Montana Normal School
Arnold
Hanley
Murphy
Hricker
State Files Lien on Sunburst Oil Refining Co
State of Montana files lien on Sunburst Oil and Refining Co for 42753.86 in unpaid gasoline taxes, covering 1,295,572 rations sold during September October and November 1928 with ten percent penalty and delinquency fees. The filing location is Great Falls.
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Great Walls
Sunburst Oi and Refining Company
Monetana
Ruth Ruth Woodford Ruth death ruled accidental in fire
In Watertown Massachusetts the body of Mrs Helen Woodford Ruth wife of Babe Ruth lay at the Woodford home in South Boston as investigators concluded the death from last Friday night fire at Dr Hinder s home was accidental. Funeral arrangements were set for tomorrow at 2 PM with the state fire marshal stating there was no foul play.
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Watertown
Mass
Helen Woodford Ruth
Babe” Ruth
Woodford
Boston
George Cal
Rutt
Hinder
How Anzacs Restrain Drunkards at Wheel
Cleveland readers learn of stringent penalties used abroad to curb drunk driving. Charles W. Maud of Adelaide discusses highway and traffic questions at the American Roadbuilders association convention. In cases of liquor linked vehicle deaths, a motorist faces possible execution or eight to ten years imprisonment for manslaughter.
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Lapais
Talit
Charles W. Maud
Adelaide
Anatratia
American Roadbuilders ® Association
Lloyd
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