Plane crash near airport kills five aboard
A Central Airlines monoplane crashed during descent after circling Wichita’s airfax field. Pilot Duke Laudemann and four passengers Roy Melton, Margaret Dice, James Eggert, and William Wigan died. Witness P H Brown described a sudden nosedive and flames as attendants fought the blaze. The first section of the flight had landed safely.
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Kansas City
Kan
Central Airlines
Airfax
Torlay
Regior
Wichita
Specttors
Duke Laudemann
Nansen Hty
Kansas
Margaret Dice
St. Joseph
Roy Meliinon
Fomerwood
William Wigan
James Eggert
Chicago
BT. Slavinger
Universal Aircraft Corporation
Central Air Linea
Widow of Idaho Governor McConnell Dies at Home
Mrs. William J. McConnell widow of Idaho's second governor and mother of Senator William E Borah died at her home in Mencow on January 27 from a heart attack. She was a leading figure among early Idaho pioneers and played a prominent role in the state's development from its beginning.
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Mencow
William J. McConnell
Ofaho
William E. Borah
Idaho
Moore Charged in Prohibition Agents Murders
West Palm Beach, Jan 27 AP George W Moore alleged pottecger charged with the murders of two prohibition agents during an attempted raid on his home on Jan 21 waived preliminary hearing today and was bound over to the grand jury He indicated he would seek bond set at 20000 dollars
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West Palm Beach
Fla
George W. Moore
Moore
Private bar sparkles in customs bribery allegations
Herbert Pratt, chairman of the Standard Off Co. of New York, is named in charges against several U S customs authorities. Dr James K Shivelde, superintendent of the New Jersey Anti-Saloon League, claims big champagne smuggling into the country involved officials. A raid at Arthur S W Foran’s hunting lodge yielded a bar photo the organizing group says represents evidence.
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Herbert. Pratt
Standard Off Co
New York
U. S
James K. Shivelde
Center
New Jersey
Anti-Saloon League
Shiels
Hoover
Arthur SV. Foran
New York Comproller of Customs
Shield
Foran
Kirby opens conference on railway dispute in Washington
Washington January 27. L Kirby president of the Wyoming Montana Railroad Company opened a conference in Washington with three Montana and Wyoming lines to discuss accusations against him. He said no developments had occurred and the talks would continue Tuesday. Present were Edward Peterson of Omaha who controls the lines T B McNally of Sheridan and C E Winter of Casper with Kirby's counsel.
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Washington
Hi. L. Kirby
Wyoming-Montana Railroad Company
Montana and Wyoming
Kirby Xeld
Hoada
Dicker Tho
New York honors multi talent teen Sonja Henle
New York salutes 17 year old Sonja Henle a Norwegian rising star known for tennis and swimming and skilled in equestrian activities and dance. The young athlete displays versatility across sports and arts, drawing attention from fans and local media.
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New York
Sonja Henle
Equestrienné
Florida Democrats Barred From Voting for Hoover
Florida attorneys general guidance states that any Democrat who voted for Hoover in 1928 must refrain from nominating or endorsing nominees of other parties in the June primary. The ruling clarifies oath requirements for candidates and notes the Republican party will similarly hold a primary this June.
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Whg
J. T. G. Crestford
National Democratic
Florida
al Ymir
Ot ‘Hay
Ale
Inez
Thinmesne
Repubican
Lo Tha Democratic
Republican
Six convicts go on trial for murder in Auburn
Handcuffed to guards, six Auburn convicts face joint trial for first degree murder in the December killing of Jenny Sullivan, called the Chief Devil of the prison. Defendants named are Leo Lewis William Force Claude Ud Wine Albert Cassidy Frank Lee Ban and Jesse Thomas.
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Auburn
Jienny Sullivan
Leo Lewis
William Force
Claude Udwine
Albert Cassidy
Frank Lea- Ban
Jesse Thomas
Four State Witnesses Say Judge Brady Stabbed Girl
Four prosecution witnesses testified they saw the knife attack on Miss Highsmith in Austin Texas. F R McNaughton said he lent Brady a knife after the stabbing. Frank Graham Jr testified Brady struck the girl as she stood there. King RicFarlan swore he saw Brady pull a knife and threaten Miss Highsmith. Mrs B Crider heard the girl cry please don't do that.
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Austin
Texas
Lnife
Misa Leblin Highsmith
John W. Brady
Appeals Court
F. R. McNaughton
Brady
Frank Graham, Jr
King RicFarlan
Miss High
McNaughton
Sociable Scots in Spokane End in Usual Result
In Spokane on January 27 a group of sociable Scots gathered at a hotel to discuss topics from Scotland. The discussion devolved into a dispute over Bobby Burns and his burial place Rumfrys. The judge noted neighbors objected to a Highland fling and a plan for a compromise failed as sentences were handed down.
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Spokane
Wash
Heather
Laida
Scotland
Bobby Burns
Rumfries
Alexander McGreggor
John Ones
Arthur Buell
Buell
Fort Harrison Bill Put in by Leavitt
Washington Jan 27 a bill by Representative Leavitt Republican Montana proposes leasing Fort Harrison Montana Veterans Hospital No 72 to the Veterans Bureau by the War Department to expand the institution to meet state needs A 400 bed hospital is proposed with 300 general medical and 100 mental care beds to be added which Leavitt says is needed for growing demand
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Washington
Fort Jierrison
Montana
Veterans’ Hospital
Veterans Bureau
War Department
Tadas
Leavtt
Republican
Montanan Aaid
Fort Morrison
General Medina
Leavitt
Elope would bring grief in film world affair
Los Angeles reports Grant Withers, a film star, wed Loretta Young in an aerial elopement to Yuma. the marriage faces annulment due to Young's youth. Withers' first wife Inez seeks a larger share of income for their minor child as the new union sparks legal action. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University is slated to address the Berlin Reichstag on April 30.
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Los Angeles
Grant Withore
Flim Aster
Yuma
Ariz
Loretta
Young
George Febor
Withers
Mra
Inez Withers
New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia Univeraity
Reichstag
Berlin
Actors Lewd Play Convicted in Municipal Court
Six cast members and the author and stage manager of the cant af Bad Babies were convicted today in municipal court on indecent and obscene drama charges. The actor who pleaded guilty was fined $150. others face possible fines up to 50 and 180 days in jail.
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Los Angeles
Seritesce
Jobyna Ralston
Richard Arles
George Scarborough
Frank Jennings
Elinor Flynn
Annette Westbay
Norman Peck
Arthur Hankin
Mervin Williama
Girl of
New York
Fala
Inilgioua Ani
Testi Ced Ag Prnsecntion
Cops foil plot in Mexico City tied to Vasconcelos foe
Mexico City tiased by police chief Quintana who said adherents of defeated candidate Vasconcelon attempted to bomb public buildings and seize the administration in confusion. Arrests, confessions, and prior political turmoil linked to Ortiz Rubio and Portes Gil surfaced as the plot was thwarted.
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Mexico City
Tan
Dose Vasconcelon
Ortiz
Rubio
Aeveral
Selze
Valente Quintana
Porkona
Jonald
Alvaro Obregon
Senor Ortiz Rubio
Law
United States
Revolé
Senor Vascancelos
Emilio Portes Gi
Parade Breaks Up Amid Unrest Over Relief Pay in Vancouver
In Vancouver on January 27 AP reported a march by unemployed workers protesting $2 daily relief wages for married men and single men. Police charged with clubs as mounted and foot officers moved in, injuring several and arresting leaders after stones and threats.
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Vancouver
B. C
Constatic Teilly
Polly
Kordinsky
Albert Doe
Cana
Chistof Tollee W
Ebigham
Herbert Attacked By Wheeler Amid Prohibition Row
Washington early today saw senators press to remove John F. J. Herbert as prohibition administrator for Montana and Idaho amid charges. Senators Borah and Wheeler, with Montana support, asserted evidence of investigations by the Department of Justice and questioned Herbert's transfer from Baltimore to Montana. Lowman of the Treasury defended Herbert as capable and denied intentional wrongdoing, noting no treasury investigation into Herbert.
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Washington
Jan
Secretors Lowman
Treasury
J. F
Verbert
Prohibition
Helens
Mont
Lowman
Wheeler Lowman
Senate
Wheeler
Montna
Torah
Iotate
Balimory
Montana
Wath
United States
Lownfmasnertel
Treasury Department
Sterbert
Department of Justice
John F. J. Herbert
Claho
Borah
Tdate
Department of
Pat O Reilly to Manage Postal Office in Butte
Pat O Reilley is to become manager of the postal office in Butte, transferring after 24 years at the Helena Portal Telegraph and Cable. W H Ivey notes Pat will leave Helena to head the Butte office, joined by George J Pilcher of the Machte district, with headquarters in Seattle. O Reilly arrived in Helena from Washington DC in 1907 and has long handled newspaper correspondents and senate coverage, with duties noted as transfer to Butte likely Thursday.
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Pat O’reilley
Butte
Pattick O'Reilles
Melenn
Portal’ Telegraph and Cable Company
Adaa
Tin Company
Ivey
Helena Officos Ancreads
O' Relief
Wahmite
George J. Pilcher
Machte Enast
Seattle
O'Reey Willo
Nateman
Ount
Pat
Helena
Washington D. C
Tslal
Wita
Senate
Statens of
Sam Mlythe
Melena
FHIRTEENTH APOSTLE RAISES CAIN ON TRAIN
A man calling himself John Turzall of 77 Greenwood Avenue Chicago started a disturbance on an eastbound Southern Pacific sleeping car on January 27 drawing three razors and cutting his wrists before authorities overpowered him. He claimed to be the 13th Apostle and was taken off the train to a city hospital pending word from relatives in Chicago.
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Trupkee
Catt
John Turzall
Green-wood Avenue
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Nia
Tustall
Hera
Emeralds and Diamonds Across South American Lands
A Helena Independent feature notes that a famed Aztec gem once valued at 40 000 ducats equals about 100 000 today, while an enormous emerald from the Muzo region in Colombia commands high prices. It highlights Colombia as a major emerald source, and mentions a new four color map of South America with details on peoples, lands, and forests. Readers can send 10 cents for postage.
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Carter
Manka Valley
Peru
Colombia
South America
Helena
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Commons ratify peace plan with international court clause
London January 27 The house of commons approved by 27 to 195 a resolution approving Britain’s signature to the optional clause of the statutes of the permanent court for international justice.
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Commons OF
Britain
London
House of Commons
Persmanent Court
Pearl Topper Freed In Poisoning Case
Pearl Topper, former camp director and school teacher, was acquitted of administering poison to 19 children at a Montvale summer camp. Judge Frank W. Mattocks directed the verdict for the defense, saying the state failed to make a case.
Attorney General Mitchell Opens Volstead Bill Discussion
Washington January 217 The attorney general outlines enforcement plans under the Williamson bill for city duties and national prohibition. He testifies before the House expenditures committee and forwards his views after a lengthy private letter. A caller’s inquiry about US marshal candidates is noted as part of the inquiry and is addressed in the published material.
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Washington
Jan
Mitchell
Justice Department
House Expenditures Committee
House
Son of Pres Hayes Figures in Charges
Colum bue Ohio January 27 Rutherford B Hayes II son of former President Rutherford B Hayes named a defendant in an injunction suit in common pleas court. The suit asks he account for state funds alleged to have been spent on converting the Mayen homestead Fremont Sandusky county into a state museum. The action seeks 260000 exemplary damages for alleged misappropriation of state funds.
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Columbue
Ohio
Coloiel Webb C. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes
Common Peas Court
Mayen
Fremont
Sandusky County
Ault
Hayes
Midwest Flood Control Congress Formed in McCook
In McCook Nebraska on January 27 a group of irrigation and food control experts and advocates from 14 central western states organized the Midwest Flood Control congress under Governor James L Weaver. The leaders say the body will send a mighty voice to Washington to urge flood control and irrigation development in the Republican Flyer valley.
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McCook
Neb
Midwest Flood Control Congress
James
Weaver
Nebraska
Washington
Congress
Republican Flyer
Rich Alaska gold strike draws national interest
Los Angeles reports telegraphic word of a seemingly rich gold strike in the Wild river district near Bettles Alaska. Ernest Walker Sawyer assistant to Secretary Wilbur says miners have brought out samples exciting Fairbanks and that airplane parties are moving into the Wild Flyer country to locate claims.
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Los Angeles
Ernest Walker Sawyer
Interior
Wilbur
Wild River District
Bettles
Sawyer
Fairbanks
Army Arctic Patrol Nears Base After Flight
A snowbound Army Arctic Patrol, led by Major Ralph Royce, nears its home base after a perilous flight from Fargo, North Dakota through a driving blizzard. The party crossed Minnesota in sub zero conditions, continuing toward Wausan, Wisconsin, with the mission underscored by the need for adequate ground support.
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Army Arctic Patrol
Minneatols
Jana
Solfetdgo
Mowntlemons
Mich
Army
Snowbirda Patrol
Wausan
Fargo
N. D
Minnesota
Ralph Royce
Great Lakes
United
Spokans
Jor Royce
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Mvaver
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Fort Harrison
Mexico
Stone Cops
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Boran
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Pearl Topper
Pres. Hayes
Alaska
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