Yawning debt talks and radio bill previews in congress
Congress opened with organization work as committees began to function. Debate touched Austrian debt settlement and a proposed mine of radio legislation. Senator Larrazzola sworn in for a short term while hearings into the bituminous coal industry regulation were scheduled. Secretary Kellogg aimed to explain the nine nation treaty renunciation to the foreign relations panel.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
C. A. Larrazola
New
Congress
Kel“loge
Foreign Relations Committee
Northcott family tied to Riverside murders as search paused
In Los Angeles and Riverside counties authorities tighten evidence on four Northcott family members linked to the Riverside chicken farm killings. Search for victims buried in the Mojave Desert is suspended as Gordon Northcott recovers in jail and cannot assist before Sunday.
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Los
Angeles
Calif
Gordon Northcott
Duenza
Los Angeles
Riverside
Northcott
Sea of
Mojave Desert
Young
Riverside County Jail
Cyrus
G.northcott
Tag Ncenses
Fragments from San Francisco Dispatch Hide Political Hurdles
A rushed San Francisco report shows scattered letters and jumbled words about Washington affairs. The fragment hints at political debate, with unclear names and dates, suggesting ongoing confusion in coverage and a delayed update on the congressional scene.
Bolivian Paraguayan Skirmish Sparks War Talk
Report from Buenos Aires says Bolivians and Paraguayans clashed near Coramba at Fort Gelpon in Obaco territory. La Razon claims 22 Bolivians killed or wounded, several Paraguayans hurt, with Paraguayans routing Bolivian forces and taking prisoners after Bolivians refused to withdraw from a fort built on Paraguayan soil.
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Buenos Aires
Gapon
Coramba
Tte
la Razon
Obaco
Fort Gelpon
Franco
Bahia Negra
Fort Galpon
Investigation into flood control progress in Washington
The House flood control committee plans an inquiry into progress under the flood control act. Chairman Reid said there has been general dissatisfaction with General Jed Win, chief of engineers, over diversions and the execution of provisions.
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Wshington
House
Reid
Jedwin
Dapper Dan Hogan Buried After Bomb Death in Minnesota
In St Paul an elaborate underworld burial was held for Dapper Dan Hogan. Police seek links to Arnold Rothstein’s New York killing as cars and flowers led to Calvary cemetery. A mass at St Marys church drew prominent businessmen. Notables Mike O Dowd and Tonyeen Haseby attended as investigators consider eastern hit orders.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Dapper Dan” Hogan
Gambler
Crony
the Lawless
Arnold Rothstein
New York
Calvary Cemetery
St. Marys Church
Mike O'Dowd
Tonyeen Haseby Atistar
Tott Sentrie
Lelia
Hogs
Rindlers
Theige
Hogan
Widow Plager on Trial Reveals Affair Links
Ivy Plager 22, widow of Vernon Plager murdered by a bomb, testifies as to a confessed lover Paul Reed 24 now on trial for the murder. In cross examination she admits another boyfriend George, and explains Reed visited her after the crime as part of the testimony.
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Rockford, TL
Ivy Plager
Vernon Flager
Paul Reed
Plager
Reed
Charles Lingcott
Géorge
Lin
Ott
Placix Prs
Vernon Pig
Paul
Why Poli Wear Leg Guards Story From Milwaukee
A Milwaukee report recounts why policemen wear heavy leather puttees after Joseph Galen 26 visited a hospital and, while stealing from beds and drinking rubbing alcohol, went berserk. He bit Officer Arthur Schmidt on the ankle and chewed through Schmidt’s puttees as officers restrained him for removal to jail.
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Joseph Galen
Galen
Arthur
Schmidt
Josie
King George Rumors Battle Over Health Bulletin
London dispatch says Buckingham Palace issued a noon bulletin reporting the King's rest and maintained strength after a delay from 11:30 am. It notes further investigation of the right chest will occur, while medical circles still voice concern over heart weakness in the monarch during the illness's third week.
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London
George
Buckingham Palace
Swanson Declares War on Runners and Police Chief
In Cook County South Chicago Heights a new wave of law defiance erupts with two murders in the southern metropolitan area. Five assailants in a car shot at a car on the Lincoln highway, killing Tom Scanlan, 23, a Chicago Heights Star compositor, as police suspect they misidentified his vehicle for a motorized posse sent to capture them. The report notes Gilbert murders and a clash with authorities, with continued coverage on page 3.
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Chicago
Cook County
Chicago Heights
Gilbert
Lincoln
Tom Scanlan
Scanlan
Alvin Soderberg
Sefer
Radio Legislation Discussed by Lawmakers Conference
Washington officials said a conference of legislators interested in radio legislation was called today by Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Chairman Wetson to straighten a muddled situation. House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman White will introduce a measure to extend temporarily the life of the radio commission, with the conference expected to outline prospects for the legislation.
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Washington
Wetson
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
White
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
House
Radio Commission
Watson
Ferry order boosts Pere Marquette fleet to two turbo-electric ships
The Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. won a 2.5 million dollar contract to build two turbo-electric ferries for Pere Marquette, to sail Lake Michigan routes between Ludington, Milwaukee and other ports. The 380 foot vessels will reach 18 mph, deliver first within nine months, second within ten to twelve months, and include modern cabins and amenities.
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Detroit, Mich
Manitowoce Shipbuilding Company
Manitowoc
Wis
Pere Marquette Railroad
Lake Michigan
Ludington
Milwaukee
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation
Detroit
Wisconsin
Pere Marquette
Afghan revolt tightens as rebels lose centers
From Kabul reports denote more than 1000 rebels killed in ongoing insurrection amid modernization protests led by Shinwari along the eastern frontier near India. Rebel positions bombarded by aircraft, and encirclement operations continue as authorities claim major centers captured. In New York a $35 million suit against John Jacob Astor estate by Emerick heirs is dismissed by Federal Judge Thatcher.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
India
Ameanulleah
New York
John Jacob
Astor
Christopher
Valentine Emerick
Thatcher
Judge seeks new court power after birth control advice incident
In Cleveland a judge who advised a divorced couple on birth control proposes broader court powers. He argues doctors should provide such information, and courts could restrict remarriage or childbearing for a period after divorce to address economic and social strains. He cites Ohio law and calls for added clauses to govern post-divorce behavior.
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Cleveland. O
Harrison
Ito
Otter Kourim
Pound
Ohio
Claus
Hoover to land Chile on Latin American tour
President-elect Herbert Hoover sails from the sub tropical waters aboard the Maryland on a Latin American tour. The ship heads toward Antofagasta Chile where Hoover will confer with Bolivian officials. The Peruvian cruiser Almirante Grau, once escort, has dropped behind and is returning to port. Chilean escort expected to be far behind.
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Land
Maryland
Herbert Hoover
Antofagasta
Chile
Hoover
Almirante. Grau
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