Teapot Dome case nears verdict in federal court
In Cheyenne Wyoming on March 20 the Teapot Dome case moved toward a ruling as testimony wrapped up and closing arguments were to begin Monday. Rear Admiral Latimer appeared for Secretary Denby and sought to shield navy records on war plans from court. Judge Kennedy granted the request and excused the navy’s counsel.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Associated Press
T. Blake Kennedy
Julian J. Latimer
the Navy
Wilbur
Kellogg
Kennedy
Navy Department
Navy
Latimer
Mavy
Defense
Receivers Awaiting Report On St Paul Sees Plan Soon
Meetings of St Paul securities committees are expected next week though final shape of the reorganization is unlikely until engineers’ appraisal work is finished. O W Dynes resigns as solicitor general of the railroad after being named attorney for Brundage. Hunter succeeds Dynes with judge Wilkerson approving the selection. Receivers are authorized to pay interest and principal up to 1 560 665 and to make general payments as due.
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Associated Press
New York
St. Paul Securities Committees
Chicago
O. W. Dynes
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Edward d. Brundage
J. 5. Byram
Mark W. Potter
Road
Hunter
William L. Hunter
Dynes
James H. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Prairie Provinces Hit by Severe Blizzard Across Manitoba and Saskatchewan
By Associated Press Winnipeg March 20 railway service struggled as heavy snow blanketed Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The blizzard brought widespread disruption and was described as the worst in years, hindering rail traffic and impeding travel across the region.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Man
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
English court hears bitter blackmail claim in Dennistoun case
In London the trial of Mrs Dorothy Muriel Dennistoun for alleged blackmail against her ex husband Lieutenant Colonel Fan Onslow Dennistoun opened with prosecutor Norman Birkett denouncing her as liar and detailing claims that she used relations with Sir John Cowans to profit Lady Carnarvon. The judge signaled complex questions to the jury about the divorce agreement amid broader grave issues.
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London
Sir John Cowans
Great Britain
Dennistoun
Col. Dennistoun
Countess of
Birkett
Col. Dennistaun
Mr. Birkett
Governor vetoes policing repeal and oleo bill in state
Governor vetoed house bills repealing the metropolitan police law and prohibiting oleomargarine purchases by state bodies. He signed gasoline tax measure house bill 330 but questioned the revenue distribution while endorsing collection provisions.
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Metropolitan Police
Teenth Legislative Assembly
J. E
Secretary of State
Lie in Wait for Gang of Bandits at Parmers Bank
Steelville Ma March 20 a sheriff s posse forewarned five bandits attempted to rob the Parmers bank of Steelville. Two robbers were slain two captured one escaped. One citizen was shot during the exchange. Cashier Hartnett and book keeper Wingo had been forced to vault. Captured men identified their dead companions as Bozo Walter 33 of Mitchell Ill and Basil Doman 30 of Madison Wis.
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Steelville
Parmers Bank
D. F. Hartnett
WL. Wingo
Imet
Women Fashion Through 20000 Years Unearthed In Spain
Rotherham England March 3 By the Associated Press curator Robert Brand notes cave paintings of Paleolithic women dancers resemble modern styles with high hats chignons tight waists and bell shaped skirts. He points to Spanish cave art as early fashion plates dating about 20000 years ago and cites a depiction akin to the modern flapper.
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Rotherham
England
Associated Press
Mr. Brand
Spain
Auto racer dies in practice crash at Tanforan Park
William Reid of Los Angeles was killed when his car at 70 mph ran off the Tanforan Park track and capsized during practice. Ralph Johnson, 27, of Philadelphia, was seriously injured after his car also went off the track and breached a fence, with surgeons warning his injuries likely fatal.
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Asecacialnd Press
San Francisco
William Reid
Los Angeles
Ralph Johnson
Philadelphia
Tanforan Park
Reid
Johnson
Memorial in Canton for late Dr Sun Yat Sen
Canton March 20 Associated Press memorial service for Dr Sun Yat Sen. About 50 000 people attended joining 70 labor guilds. Sun s testament address read in the Cantonese district.
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Canton
China
Associated Press
Tate
Su Yat-Sen
Pr Sun
Cantonese
Tornado disaster strikes Parrish village killing most residents
A devastating tornado swept through Parrish in a peaceful farming community, destroying the town of about 230 people. Most inhabitants were killed or injured, with relief work largely unnecessary as survivors recount the destruction and the wind-swept aftermath. The scene remains desolate on the lonely road and fields as authorities assess the damage.
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Parrish
Urs
Associated Pres
West Frankfort
Stocn
Amnesia victim located at last in Pittsburg
Betty Jean Britt a Warren Ohio school teacher formerly of Polk Nebraska was found in Pittsburg after five weeks of amnesia. Her memory returned when a published photo led to recognition and she identified herself as Betty Britt of Warren. She had been working as a domestic in Pittsburg and had given the name Leslie Lake while claiming Kansas City as her origin.
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Tittsburg
Betty Jean Britt
Warren, O
Polk
Neb
Miss Britt
Betty Britt
Warren
D. C. Troxel
Hiram
Ohio
Pittsburg
Mitchell B. DeGroot
Leslie Lake
Kansas City
Plane forced to land after fog wreck near San Juan Point
Three naval officers and seven enlisted men on a battle fleet bomber from San Pedro to San Diego landed safely 20 miles offshore near San Juan Point. The plane suffered engine propeller loss and pontoon leaks, forcing a forced landing as fog closed in, but all aboard escaped injury.
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Associated Press
San Juan
Capistrano
Cal
Mare
San Pedro
San Diego
San Juan Point
Halland
Alt Safe
Wind Tornado Relief Brings Shelter For 15000 Homeless
Chicago march 20 the associated press relief workers after two days of effort had placed every hearthless person in shelter with food as they bury scores of the slain from the southern illinois and indiana tornadoes. Red Cross officials predicted the homeless would number upwards of 15000 as recovery continued in murphysboro and surrounding towns where 201 dead and numerous injured had been recovered. The atmosphere shifted from tension to calm as workers guards and townspeople cooperate in the crisis.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Ilinois
Indiana
Red Cross
Murphysboro
Wis
National Guard
Paris Chamber Votes Confidence in Herriot Cabinet Fight
In Paris the chamber of deputies backed Premier Herriot and his cabinet on religious policy after a heated session. The debate sparked a clash between Catholics and anti clericals, with insults and a threatened censure against Marquis De La Ferronaye for defying orders. Herriot defended non denominational laws and religious liberty, warning against injuring conscience.
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Paris
Associated Press
Chamber of Depths
Herriot
Alsace
Merce Eniuys
France
Marquis de la Ferronaye
M. Herriot
Abbe Lemire
Tornado toll prompts burials as reliefs widen
Chicago reports burial of dead from the monster tornado that struck five states two days earlier. Rescue teams race to locate bodies amid wreckage while refugees get shelter and food. In Murphysboro workers expect to bury about 70 victims tonight with a general funeral planned if all remains are recovered by Sunday.
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Chicago
Associated P'ress
Murphysboro
Isls
Looter slain by a police officer in West Frankfort incident
In Franklin county the fatality list rose to 122 in West Frankfort with Parrish and nearby at 41. Relatives searched morgues for missing loved ones as 6 burials occurred and 25 to 30 more planned. National guardsmen and police kept order while American Legion volunteers ran relief efforts. A man who tried to steal rings from a woman was struck and killed by a police officer with a plank.
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West Frankfort
Lils
Associatedress
Franklin County
Parrish
Legion
National
Chicago Tornado Toll Reaches 809 Dead and 2916 Injured
Chicago reports 809 dead and 2916 injured from Wednesday's tornado after two days of checks. White County ILL tally shows 47 farm deaths redirected by rechecks. many missing from rural areas. Murphysboro leads with 309 or 309 deaths. total casualties now 3725.
Earthquake Hit Talifu in Western Yunnan Province
A Telegram dated March 19 reported by Reuters via the China Inland Mission says Talifu, a western Yunnan town, was destroyed by an earthquake followed by a fiery blaze. Help is urgently needed. foreigners in the area are reported safe.
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Changhai
Associated Press
China Inland Mission
Reuters Agency
Talifu
Yunnan
Trainloads of supplies pour into Carbondale relief hub
March 20 Associated Press report says nationwide sympathy moves flood Carbondale with money clothing food shelter and medical aid. Caskets are provided for burying the dead as relief networks organize from the city, declared distribution headquarters while the worst casualties appear over.
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Carbondale
Lills
Associated Press
Devastated De Soto Readies Mass Burial After Tornado
De Soto Illinois prepares for a final interment as debris marks the town’s toll. About 30 residents perished. a large grave and caskets line a neat arrangement guarded by neighbors. Tomorrow, hearses return with the uninjured to witness the lowering of coffins into the earth.
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de Soto, Ill
Associated Press
de Soto
May Widen Inquiry Into Great Grants of Land to Northern Pacific Lines
The congressional commission probing land grants to the Northern Pacific Railway continued hearings in Washington on March 20. Witnesses including James B. Kerr of Portland and general counsel Charles W. Bunn argued for a broader review of 1854 and 1870 grants and disputed the scope of forestry service questions on a 370,000 acre deduction. The group also discussed the 1896 foreclosure and a provision tying $2.50 per acre to Tacoma and Portland grants.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional Commission
Northern Pacific Railway Company
James B. Kerr
Portland
Ore
Williams
Michigan
Jack Baker
California
Kerr
Forestry Service
Northern Pacific
Portage
Whnnnebago and
Superior Railroad
Interior Department
Charies W. Bunn
Charles Donnelly
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
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