Riot at Ontario reformatory drives inmate escape surge
In Guelph Ontario a prison riot at the reformatory led to widespread destruction and an estimated 50 inmates escaping. Guards and police eventually regained control as hundreds of officers coop erated. The clash followed protests over food quality and Xmas gifts, with damage pegged around 200000 dollars and over 700 inmates housed at the facility west of Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Ont
Ontario Reformatory
Ontario
Toronto
Four Saved From Frozen Wolds By Nevada Mine Posse
A rescue party bringing the body of Fred Miller and four other Nevada Maryland mine workers arrived in Las Vegas, ending a bitter 18 day ordeal. Miller, 45, froze to death while attempting to bring aid to the others. three women and another man suffered frostbite and exposure but are not in serious condition. The group had started from the Nevada Maryland mine in late December amid heavy blizzards in the Gold Range district 125 miles north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fred Miller
Nevada- Maryland
Gold Range
Miller
Lee Prettyman
Doris Dunn
James Poe
Nevada-Maryland
Carey, Former Wyoming Senator, Dies in Cheyenne
Former United States senator and governor Robert C. Carey of Wyoming died suddenly in Cheyenne from a heart attack. He had arrived from El Paso after attending a livestock convention and had felt unwell earlier. Mrs. Carey was en route from their Careyhurst ranch. a daughter named Sarah was also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Robert BD. Carey
United States
Wyoming
Noeters
Harry H Schwartz
American National Livestock Association
el Paso
Texas
Carey
Careyhurst
Sarah
On the Record by Dorothy Thompson on stockholders views
Dorothy Thompson asks whether General Motors employers and stockholders truly share opinions on labor relations. She notes most stockholders are absentee, owning tiny shares, and says she cannot know management or worker conditions. The piece reflects on modern property and governance as of the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Joan
Knudsen
Senate Ready to Begin Big Medicine in Senate Delays
The Senate set to convene at 2 p m to review major measures. Most bills in general file, the body aims to speed passage of five or six bills to the House today while awaiting full House action. A letter from the Montana Taxpayers association prompts likely changes to Senate Joint Resolution 2 on employment and pay for attaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
House
John J. Holmes
Montana Taxpayers’ Association
World wews in bist Detroit strike and tolls clash
Detroit workers vote to leave two plants after charges of breach of faith while strikers at the plants refuse orders to depart. In Terre Haute Indiana trolley and bus operators strike for a 20 percent wage increase as Washington continues job cuts amid congressional opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Terre Waute
Ind
Washington
Chicago
Middle West
Tacoma
Hitler May Recall Teuts Now Abroad
Berlin reports the official gazette notified 1917 class living abroad that they are liable for labor and military service next year. It states labor service begins April 1 1928 and military service begins October 1 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Comprehensive fish and game legislation outlined for assembly
After a week end workday the House will convene at 1 pm to hear reports on a comprehensive Montana fish and game program. Proposals include land acquisition for wildlife refuges, state control over game seasons, higher license fees, steeper penalties for deer poaching, trapper identification, hunter safety gear, and gun size regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Montana
Fish and Game
House
Senate
Legislative Assembly
U. S. Bureau of Biological Survey
State Fish and Game Commission
Fish and Game Department
Deason
Invasion Report From Outer Mongolia Sees Incursions
A dispatch from Ulaanbaatar reported Japanese Manchukuoan forces began incursions into Outer Mongolia last Tuesday reaching 50 miles inland. The force included cavalry detachments 10 trucks with 200 infantry and one airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Ulen Bator
Outer Mongolia
German Cardinals Meet Pope Over German Catholic Struggles
Vatican City January 17 Pope Thus received three German cardinals in his first audience since illness. Cardinals Schulte Faulhaber and Bertram reported on Germany church difficulties. They noted bishops backing Hitler against communism while friction remained on Catholic youth groups and press freedom. The pope called the situation sufficiently satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Holy Father
Schulte
Cologne
Faulhaber
Munich
Bertram
Breslau
Nayl Germany
Ferman
Hitler
Fetter
Catholic Youth Organization
Midwest floods threaten farmers with heavy losses
Rain across the Midwest pushed rivers above flood stages with the Ohio White St Francis Kaskaskia and Wabash rivers cresting by Tuesday or Wednesday. Refugees returned as secondary streams fell. The Ohio rose two feet in 24 hours at Golconda Illinois to 41 feet, damaging grain near Peak and prompting WPA crews to hold the St Francis within its banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Midwest
Ohio
White
St. Francia
Kaskaskia
Wabashivere
Golconda
St. Francis
Missouri
Fayette County
Illinois
Railway Disaster Kills At Least 100 In Canton China
Canton China January reports say a Canton to Hong Kong train explosion followed by a sulphuric acid fire trapped passengers. About 100 or more are dead and many injured with bodies burned beyond recognition. Authorities fear more bodies hidden in ruined cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Hong Kong
Sheklung
Here
Unecara
Hollywood White Slavers Targeted in Raid Drive
Hollywood officials probe a diary detailing 22 girls and patrons in a girl syndicate. Captain Georges Contreras says raids on seven apartments are planned to round up the women and press leaders of the ring, despite fears of testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Vie
Georges Contreras
Contreras
Ring
GM strike sours as Flint plants halt visitor truce
Peace talks stall as Stay-in strikers abandon a plant vacate plan at Fisher Body in Flint Michigan. Homer Martin and officials refuse to leave until negotiations finish. GM agrees to evacuated plants only after equipment removal or resumed operations. A Terre Haute transit strike follows, with 150 workers seeking a 20 percent raise, leaving the city of 62 000 without streetcars or buses. The West Coast maritime dispute nears settlement with broad differences unresolved. Continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
General Motors Corporation
Fisher ‘Body
Flint
Mich
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers Union
General Motors
Terre Haute
Tod
Gemand
Creass
West Coast
Long
Kidnaper Search Shifted South to Los Angeles
Southern California mobile sweep by Department of Justice agents amid reports Harold Nathan of the Tacoma child kidnapping case may join the effort. Nathan reportedly left Tacoma by train after departing Tayuna, with flying possible to reach Los Angeles, as reporters noted restricted access to federal offices in a downtown building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Department of Justice
California
John M. Hanson
Harold Nathan
Charles Matison
Tacoma
Wash
Nathan
Tayuna
Spanish fascists advance on Malaga amid war drive
Avila Spain January 17 official dispatch says fascists pressing six months of war move toward Malaga. Madrid January 17 socialist troops dynamited a hospital wing trapping a large fascist force manning machine guns per reports, a siege underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avila
Spain
Mixtle
Malaga
Madrid
Chinie Hospital
Oklahoma Governor Defies Extortionist Goes to Movie
Oklahoma City January 17 Gov E W Mariam faced threats over extortion demands but resumed his normal Gem day routine without extra guards. He dismissed the coercion saying I can take care of my wolf and continued duties at the executive offices amid a tense security scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
E.W. Mariam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prion
Canada
POSSE
Robert C. Carey
Dorothy Thompson
Arnold Constable & Co
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Capitol
Eleanor
White House
General Fife
By Louis Bapu
Bist
Tou
Rome
Germany
Jeague
Fatbean
Papa
London
Ann Harding
Teuts
Paul Maclean
Stillwater
Sadaps
Marc
Flint Car Works
Oklahoma
Marland
Atten
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!