Cold Wave Ravages Midwest Prompting Relief Amid Freezing Temps
A historic cold wave grips the Midwest and deep south with record lows as Indiana Illinois Missouri and Arkansas face extreme temperatures. Desperate families along rivers brace for rising water while Red Cross workers rush aid to Vincennes and other affected towns. The bitter span spreads toward the Mississippi valley with rivers threatening levees and engineers forecasting continued danger ahead. A Denver stationary nurse notes the deadly chill as the cold siege continues with miseries spreading across multiple states.
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Armistice With Winter Signs In Montana Weather
Montana residents enjoyed a pause in winter as above normal temperatures spread across the state. Montana Power officials reported rising temperatures and light snow in some areas while others remained mild, with warmer conditions centered in Billings and Canad a. Reports noted varied effects on towns including Great Falls Lewistown Bozeman and others as yesterday’s warmth faded.
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Bozeman
Oil timer tragedy ends in cabin death revival faded
Ping January 18 report states Charley M an elderly resident of a remote cabin was found dead alone inside. Authorities believe he had been living in isolation for years and may have died recently from exposure or natural causes, with the scene indicating a prolonged absence.
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American Legion chief urges universal bearing of war burden
Johnson City Tennessee January 18 The national commander of the American Legion O L Bodenhamer says in an address that in time of war no man should avoid duty while others bear the burden He calls for a defense program that requires all citizens and property to share equal punishment of war by contributing materials as well as men Also in Hollywood California Lieu D W Tomlinson former Navy acrobat and Virginia Sullivan Hollywood writer are wed tonight
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Virginia Sullivan
Relief Train Reaches Wallace After 24 Hours Snowbound
A Northern Pacific branch line train with 30 passengers and crew, trapped for a day in heavy storms on the Montana Idaho border, arrived at Wallace Idaho after 6 p.m. The rotary snow plow it followed was buried in 4 foot drifts at Unokout elevation 4739 feet. The Coeur d Alene district endured the season’s worst blizzard with bitter cold.
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Garet Garrett Shot By New York Thugs
Garet Garrett, writer, was shot in the neck and chest on West Fifteenth Street New York by three men wearing face coverings. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital in serious condition. He was accompanied by Miss Magdalen Davia, of New York, at the time. Garrett's home is in Tuckahoe New Jersey.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
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Tuckahoe
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Train strikes car near Pueblo killing three
Pueblo Colo Jan 18 A Mendenhall auctioneer and farmer his wife and 13 year old daughter Edith were killed when their car was struck by Santa Fe passenger train No 11 at a crossing in Pueblo.
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Lindbergh Lands in San Diego for Weekend
Charles A Lindbergh after taking off from Los Angeles and flying to an unannounced destination, reported landing in San Diego for a weekend. He is accompanied by his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh Jnr Maddux and her son Jack Jr of Los Angeles. They plan to return by Monday.
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J. L. Maddux
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Nanking and Moscow Drift Toward War Again
Tokyo reports Rengo News Agency predicts possible postponement of the Sino Russian Moscow conference set for January 23 due to Nanking delaying vital protocol portions signed at Khabarovsk after six months of quasi warfare. Manchurian authorities face a choice between defying Nanking and negotiating separately or continuing costly negotiations with Russia. The situation mirrors rising tensions as the Nationalist government’s stance shapes regional diplomacy.
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Texas bank raid ends with youth's death
In Ompt Texas on January 18 a youth identified as Bobaleck, charged in a First National Bank robbery, was shot to death after being pursued by a posse. His body was found slumped in a ditch near Murdock Lake as cold weather hampered the search and a companion fled earlier.
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Weather outlook for the coming week in the Northern Rocky Mountains
The forecast covers the week starting Monday for the Northern Rocky Mountain region. Expect cloudy and unsettled conditions most days with frequent snow and temperatures well below normal.
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Man Without Country MacDonald Denied Canadian Citizenship
Andrew W. MacDonald, a federal prisoner, remains in the United States as Canada refuses to accept his claim of birth there. He cannot prove birth records, causing ongoing deportation orders and a federal court directive to transport him across the border.
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Cox and Smith on the links in Florida
Former Democratic nominees Alfred E Smith of New York and James Cox of Ohio golfed at the Miami Biltmore in Florida. The outing touched on the era’s key issue of radio pronunciation debates, with Smith arguing for "rad-e-o" and Cox advocating "ray-dio" as spoken.
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Trial of Peterson a FLW no Verdict
Jan 18 Butte jury after 44 and a half hours of deliberation failed to reach a verdict in the murder trial of Clifford Peterson 20 charged with killing his stepfather Mimer Manion May 14 Peterson claimed self defense after a beating and threat Peterson is at liberty on bond
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Bone
Indecent play cast arrested after San Francisco show
The cast of Bad Babies satirical comedy at Capitol Theater was arrested for indecency under city ordinance. Police judge Lazarus set January 29 for trial after the players requested a jury to pass on the script’s alleged obscenity. Censor FP A Peshon ordered the arrest following last night’s performance.
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Flaming Youth
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Two Milwaukee Rail Men Killed In Collision
Olaf Johnson 47 and Matthew Reynolda 16 were killed instantly when an extra electric engine attached to a Milwaukee railroad train derailed and exploded a mile west of Deer Park Ohio. Neal Washburn, a crew member, escaped after warning others. Coroner M. F. Gatchell ordered an inquest for Monday.
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Deer Park
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Neal Washburn
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Ideal prescription for moon what May be made in any quantity
San Francisco January 18 Chinese medicinal wine containing tiger claws deer horn mule glanda and rhinoceros teeth may be made in any quantity. W G Walker prohibition administrator announced today but each bottle must contain two doses of Cna carn to ensure the wine is medicinal and not a beverage.
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W. G. Walker
Great Falls Man Claimed Ex General in Revolt
Gilberto Licon, 28, told police he was a former Mazican rebel army general during the last revolution in a Great Falls arrest. He admitted Montana residence for two years and work as an x section worker near Great Falls during the revolt. With three companions, he was charged with vagrancy and received suspended $50 fines on condition they leave town.
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Sorrowing Court Sentences Boyhood Pal to Prison
Tacoma judge Ernest M. Card sent Sydney Holgate, a schoolmate and youth friend, to the penitentiary for seven to 30 years after Holgate pleaded guilty to three drug charges. Holgate admitted a long history of drug use and thanked the judge for the sentence.
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Jodae Card
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A Man's Home Is His Castle Monograph Warning Officers
Washington teletypes reveal a 55 page treasury department monograph urging respect for the home as protected by law under the Volstead act. Prohibition Commissioner Doran releases guidance to officers on search warrants, privacy, and the limits of federal enforcement. The document emphasizes courts uphold a home’s inviolability, the need for proper warrants, and avoiding technicalities while enforcing prohibition laws.
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Prohibition Fight Roars In Lower House Daily Clash
Washington Jan 18 The house of representatives debates prohibition funding clashing over denatured alcohol and enforcement budgets. Lawmakers reject 400 million for enforcement and 80 thousand for propaganda, while a LaGuardia bid to halt 10 million enforcement is overruled. Wets push amendments as proceedings grow heated.
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West Palm Beach raid ends in two federal agents’ deaths
Two federal prohibition agents were killed when four city officers with search warrants tried to enter George W. Moore's residence in West Palm Beach Florida on January 18. Agent Patterson from Virginia and Moncure from Washington DC died. McNalty and Crugler escaped unharmed. Moore was arrested on charges connected to the shooting. Chief Matthews was held at bay for 20 minutes before Moore surrendered. Moore's wife and young daughters were home during the incident.
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F. R. Patterson
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Virginia
Robert KK. Moncrre
Washington, D. C
William McNalty
James Crugier
Palm County
Frank Matthews
McNalty
Crugler
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Robert L. Barnst
Moncure
Patterson
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Pallin
War flames in streets as Bohannan clan feud erupts in Clovis
In Clovis New Mexico on a crowded Saturday afternoon a feud between the Bohannan and State clans exploded in front of the Citizens Bank. G C Bohannan 55 and his son Carl 19 were killed. Passersby froze and bank customers hid while V Tata Curry County euchoneur was seized by officers for safety and questioned.
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Noom
Ultra-Ultras In Stock Shine At National Western Show
Denver January 18 Three million dollars worth of livestock arrived amid fanfare for the twenty fourth National Western Stock Show. The ultra-ultras wore finery as stockmen from the West gathered to discuss pedigrees and trade. Delayed shipments from Ogden will arrive Sunday and Monday. notable displays include Ken-Caryl Colorado Sut-A-Bar Grain Valley Missouri Dan D Casement Manhattan Kansas and P G Sturgeagy Son Gordon Nebraska stock.
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Ill wind brings warrant cap snatch in Portland
Portland on January 18 reports a patrolman named Alex Gordon lifting a cap from a suspect as it spun a corner. The cap held a warrant for the arrest of a man Gordon could not recall, and the cap was not recovered.
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Divorces Seen As His Pet Hobby In Chicago Case
James Stanley Joyce, former husband of Peggy Hopkins Joyce, is due in court Monday to answer a divorce complaint filed by Nellie Joyce. He may be asked to cover travel costs for his wife’s attorney to travel to New York for depositions for the hearing.
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New York
Girl Wins First Prize With Steer At Livestock Show
Denver, Jan. 18. Katherine Spats of Arribe led a field of about 100 contestants in the prize steer contest at the National Wear Stock Show. Thousands cheered as she herded her steer to first prize, with judges and spectators applauding her courage and skill. Brother Shawn Spate of Monte Vista and other family members were noted in attendance.
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