MacReady Fails At 35900 Ft But Sets American Altitude Record
Dayton Ohio January 29 Lieutenant John A MacReady flying a special CZO 5 plane at McCook field failed to reach the 40000 ft goal but established an American altitude record at 35900 ft and proved the soundness of several new engineering principles including an adjustable propeller and swing construction The failure was due to the supercharger malfunctioning at 33000 ft Temperatures reached 62 12 degrees below zero Celsius about 80 below zero Fahrenheit The craft designed and built at McCook field demonstrated the applicability of the new methods to other aircraft
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Dayton
Ohio
John A. MacReady
McCook Field Flier
Callise
MacReady
McCook Field
Women Pray for Luther Burbank in Santa Rosa Meeting
Ten women from the Santa Rosa Woman's Christian Temperance Union answered a call for a mass prayer gathering for Luther Burbank. The horticulturalist recently opposed some orthodox religious beliefs. Only two invocations named Burbank. In Washington an executive order added over 3000 acres to Utah's navy helium reserve adjoining Emery county.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Luther Burbank
Burbank
Washington
Navy
Utah
Emery County
Ice Jam Dries Niagara Falls Amid Dry Barrage
Niagara Falls January 29 Thousands of people watched a rare scene as only a few gallons flowed over the American fall due to an ice jam stretching from Goat Island to Port Day. High winds and zero temperatures helped seal the barrier while spectators were barred from crossing Goat Island.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara
Goat Island
Port Day
Erie
Rock dust halts mine blast at West Frankfort
In West Frankfort Illinois the New Orient mine of Chicago Wilmington and Franklin Coal Co contained 1235 workers when a minor explosion occurred. Rock dust smothered the blast, limiting damage and saving lives though five men died: Jerry Roach Arlie Sanders Elijah Hindman Floyd Kens and Ed Tobert.
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Chicago
New Orient
Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Company
West Frankfort
Ill
Jerry Roach
Arlie Sanders
Elijah Hindman
Floyd Kens
Ed. Tobert
Alleged Swindler Faces Revelations In Los Angeles
Chicago police arrested John Kenneth Fron after a nationwide search on a $300000 swindle charge. He threatened to reveal a coast fraud network and likened his plan to rock Los Angeles. Fron claimed the total losses would not exceed $100000.
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Chicago
John Kenneth Fron
Los Angeles
Frank
Bisse
Gas Blast Kills 3 in Colorado Mine
A gas explosion at Bear Canon Coal near Trinidad Colorado killed three miners and left 33 escaped with burns. Rescue teams recovered the three missing men after tunneling into the deep mine and describing the blast as a hot black wind.
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Colorado
Trinidad
Colo
Bear Canon Coal Company
Here
Theodore Roosevelt Contention Sparks Senate Hearing
Wallace McCamant of Oregon challenged Theodore Roosevelt’s Americanism before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of McCamant’s federal circuit judge confirmation fight. Senator Johnson denounced the remark as unfit and questioned the nominee’s pledge and fitness for the bench.
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Washington
Johnson
Senator Johnson
California
Roosevelt
McCamant
Oregon
Oreton
Rovervelit
Supreme Court
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate of the
United States
Faithful dog saves helpless man after fall near cliff
Montrose Colorado June 29 AP A loyal dog kept 76 year old W T Canyon Smith warm after a fall left him with a broken leg and serious injuries for nearly 24 hours until Eberly Barrow found him and summoned help. Doctors say his condition is serious but improving hope remains.
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Montrose
Colo
Jun
W. TL
Canyon
Were
Eberly Barrow
Women Robbers Catherine Rogers and Daughter Convicted
Mrs Catherine Rogers and her 19 year old daughter Zera were found guilty by a circuit court jury of first degree robbery for the Renner State Bank hold up last fall in Renner near Sioux Falls. They confessed earlier and had pleaded insanity. Sentencing set for Tuesday with possible 1 to 20 year terms.
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Sioux Falls
M. D
Catherine Rogers
Zera
Renner
New Year Reminder Urges Use of Free Information Service
A year start appeal urges readers to avoid arguments and to utilize The Independent free information service. It notes no charge beyond 2 cents in stamps for return postage and provides the address for inquiries.
Bulgars Panic as Earth Shivers Shake Sofia Area
In Sofa Bulgaria near Tirneve at Gornya Orjechovica two severe earthquakes struck just after midnight. The ancient capital bulsar is shaken with many houses partly demolished and citizens in a state of panic.
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Sofa
Bulgaria
Gornya-Orjechovica
Tirneve
Bulsaris
Five Dead After Little Wine Party in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio, Jan 29. Arthur Fulvi and four children, all ages under 40, died after a wine party at their home. The mother and Gina Fulvi were hospitalized in serious condition while Victor, who did not drink, remained unharmed. Police weighed murder or accidental death as possibilities as eight guests attended the party.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Arthur Fulvi
Gina Fulvi
Victor
Faku Forts Cut Off Traffic At Tientsin
Chinese troops mount guns on Taku forts and threaten to fire on steamers entering the river after dark. Pilots halt outside the bar to meet night arrivals as Tientsin is cut off by rail from Pukow and Shanhaikwan. Peking is cut off from Hankow as YP communications are disrupted at night.
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Tietitsin
China
Taku
Tientsin
Pukow
Shanhaikwan
Peking
Hankow
Trial of Durkin Set for April 5
Chicago report states Martin Durkin, an automobile thief and gunman, pleaded not guilty to two murder charges and his trial was scheduled for April 5.
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Chicago
Martin Durkin
Mine Disaster at Mossboro Mine Kills Twenty-Seven
At Premier Coal mine near Helena Alabama, 27 miners died in an explosion. Fifty-three were inside. 26 escaped uninjured. Rescue teams removed 17 bodies by nightfall. cause undetermined. Relatives gathered as crews worked amid cold wind and harrowing accounts.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mossboro
Premier Coal Company
Helena
Tihe United States Bureau of Mines
Storm Along Pacific Coast Breaks and Rescues at Sea
A severe Pacific coast storm drenched the coast from Oregon to California causing high gales and heavy seas. Vessels including the Colorado rode out the gale as bar conditions deteriorated and several ships attempted to sail before turning back. Rescue efforts accompanied the disaster with Coast artillery officer Colonel Hearn aiding a stranded crew aboard the Antinoc and aboard the President Roosevelt assisting with a risky maneuver to reach imperiled sailors.
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Wee Weese Yebtea Mey
Liu IE
Columbia
San Francisco
Coast Line
Colorado
Satters
New York
Lapij
Thea
Malonel Clint ¢. Hearn
Coast Artillery
Roosevelt
Hearn
Turner
Florida Charity Ball Lights Up Evening in Helena
At the St. Peter's Hospital charity ball many guests from out of town gathered for a summer inspired evening. Shawls worth hundreds of dollars hung from balconies while an orchestra provided lively music. The Charleston, led by Mary Agnes Sulgrove and her group, highlighted the formal social event with informal joy.
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Florida
St. Peter's Hospital Association
Charleston
Mary Agnes Sulgrove
Sulgrove Academy
Helena
Pretty Bootlegger Exposing Grafters in Federal Court
Boston, Jan 29 Mrs Tes sig Berger testified in federal court that she was ordered to pay protection money by the brother of mayor Laurence F Quigley of Chelsea to sell liquor in her grocery store without police interference. She said she paid 33 a week to an alleged backman and 3 tall a week to a Chelsea police officer as protection.
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Boston
Tessig Berger
Mavor Laurence F Quigley
Chelsea
Quigley
Thomas
Berger
Locarno Pact Adopted by Rowe Chamber in Secret Ballot
Rome January 22 Deputy chamber adopted the Locarno pact by secret ballot tonight with a 234 to 0 vote. The action was anticipated after last week’s near unanimous approval by show of hands.
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Rome
Chamber
Depuses
Ghill Ivercoats Disappear In Chinook Winds In Rockies
A Denver dispatch reports a Chinook wind lifting temperatures and ending a cold spell across the Rockies. Despite a blizzard on Broadway and rain in the Pacific coast, Denver and nearby states saw springlike warmth for a sixth day. Overcoats vanished in daylight as high pressure pushed down from Montana.
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Denver
Broadway
Middlewest
Pacific Coast
Mercury
Rocky Mountain
Rockies
Montana
Dorm in College Raided for Still at Mines
Golden Colorado January 29 Sheriff Walter I Johnson of Jefferson County and eight deputies raided the dining hall and dormitory at the Colorado School of Mines after a tip that a liquor still was being made there. A two hour search found no evidence of violations and the sheriff called the affair a student joke or a grudge. Dr M F Coolbaugh, president of the school, said authorities acted without consulting school heads and called it probably a joke by students.
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Golden
Colo
Walter I. Johnson
Jefferson County
Colorado School of Mines
Jolson
M. F Coolbaugh
Three Dead Twenty Hurt In Railway Wreck Near Machias Maine
A passenger train from Calais to Boston collided on the Cold Steam bridge of the Maine Central Washington County branch two miles west of Marian Maine. Three persons were killed including a man and a child, and about 20 others injured with several in serious condition. The accident occurred late today causing extensive wreckage to two cars and delaying service while rescuers worked at the scene.
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Machigs
IX Or Segan
Calais
Boston
Washington County
Maine Central Railroad
Marian
Mitchells Resignation Accepted In War Policy Attacks
Washington reports the resignation of Colonel William Mitchell from the army was accepted by presidential direction effective next Monday. The move restores civil status, commutes the five year sentence for violating the 96th article of war, and clears the way for Mitchell to renew attacks on air policies of the War Department. Secretary Davis announced the action. Mitchell was informed without comment.
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Mitchell
Washington
Cooliolge
Willian Mitchell
Feet
Dwight, Davis
Mitch
Lcll
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