Bolivian Troops Reoccupy Fort in Boundary Feud
The note from Charge Ramirez reports Bolivia has re occupied Fort Vanguardia and advanced 12 miles into the disputed boundary area, raising fears it could delay and complicate mediation efforts led by Dr Maurius and the Inter American conciliation conference. Kellogg expressed confidence peaceful settlement would not be blocked.
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A. L. Bradford
Ashington
Bolivia
Fort Vanguardia
State Department
Maurtus
Pan-Amerian Special Mediation Committee
Ramirez
Paraguay
Kellogg
Fort Vanguard
Paraguyan
Inter American Conciliation Conference
Mauriua
via-Paraguyan
Ngrot
Hunchbacked leader directs Chicago robbers in brutal night raids
In Chicago on the south side a hunchback commanded three robbers in a string of overnight raids. The first break in at a restaurant ended when two victims resisted and were shot, one fatally, and a bandit was killed. Adler, a war veteran, confronted the intruders at a drug store as the trio fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel “Salvatore
Pasquale Regina
Salvatore
Pasquale
Joseph Adier
Adler
Mexico City
Maximiliano Vigueras
Mexico
Vigueras
Ayotzingo
Cuernavaca
Puebla
Cuenavaca
Dwight Morrrow
Hig
Peace Gift Clears Path for Van Sweringen C and O Merger
Wall Street rose as Chesapeake and Ohio minority stockholders withdrew opposition to the proposed merger led by the Van Sweringens. The Cleveland financiers burned over several hundred thousand dollars for minority costs as the exchange closed, signaling a likely consolidation with the Erie Hocking Valley and Pere Marquette railroads.
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New York
Wall Street
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
C. and O
O. P
W. J. Sweringen
Cleveland
van Sweringens
Stock Exchange
van Sweringen
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Chesapeake and Ohio
Erie
Hocking Valley
Pere Marquette
Lifer Admits Hoax in Grillings Over Farm Murder Tale
John G. Beier a 29 year old lifer at Waupun who claimed a farm woman kept him for herself and that she killed her first husband eight years ago admitted the tale was a hoax after hours of questioning. He sought clemency leave to confront Helen Biesen Bartovich and press for truth about Nick Biesen’s murder while jailed for life.
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Fred R. Zimmerman
Ovich
Beier
Lawrence J. Brody
Waw- Pun
Helen Biesen Bartovich
Nick Biesen
Biesen
Toesnt
Arrest after rendezvous leads to $12000 in bank notes found
Alvin Schumerth was arrested after a late night meeting at a Green Bay nightclub. Detectives uncovered $12000 in cash under car seat cushions. A pursuing gun was drawn by a guard at a rear entrance but subdued. The automobile with a Nebraska license was seized along with the suspect.
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Green Bay
Wis
Alvin Schumerth
Schumerth
de Pere
Schiumerth
Eee
Byron
la Duke
Cuidit
Wilfred ‘Noel
King George’s Condition Shows Mixed Signs of Improvement
London reports a morning bulletin from the king’s attending physicians. The king had a fair night with quieter sleep and better nourishment, yet the general condition by weight and strength remains unimproved. Five doctors reviewed a week of progress and studied a bacteriological report while remaining at the palace for hours.
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London
King George
L. E. H. Whitby
Lord Dawson of Penny
Rockefeller Sleeps In After Christmas Party
John D Rockefeller slept late after hosting a bustling Christmas party at his winter home in Ormond Beach Florida. More than fifty friends and neighbors arrived in the evening to greet the aging millionaire among holly and evergreen decorations.
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Ormond Beach
Fla. Gap
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Pags Records Of Earlier Year In Stock Exchange
The 1928 stock market smashed records with 1927 snail pace forgotten. By year end America’s business and financiers looked ahead to huge gains, while common citizens faced heightened speculation and rising daily trading volumes.
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PAGS
Elmer C. Walzer
United Press
New York
America
Wisconsin judge seeks detective service
A 1929 Wisconsin court report notes a judge may request detective services in a case involving a municipal matter. The sparse fragment references Swaukeer and a potential order seeking investigative assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaukeer
The
Wisconsin
Rise of Radical Youth Seen Ousting Chiang Regime
Revolutionary leaders say conditions in China point to the early fall of Chiang Kai Shek's Nanking government. They predict Feng Yu Hsiang, the "Christian general," will head a new element composed of young radicals.
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China
Nanking
Chiang Kai Shek
Feng Yu Hsiang
City children lose heritage as nation shifts from farms
Dr. William G. Vinal warns that urban birth and schooling deprive city children of agricultural roots. He urges educators to restore what the city has taken. Dr. Harold Q. Larson reports revised tuberculosis losses, estimating 129,000 U.S. deaths yearly and economic losses of about $179 million from male workers aged 20 to 70.
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H. R. Ekins
United
New York
United States
American Association For the Advaccnt
William G. Vinal
Western Reserve University
Vinal
Harold Q. Larson
University of Wisconsin
Larsen
Thrill Slayer Sought in Guggenheim Lab Murder Case
Police seek 22 year old James Baker linked to the murder of Henry Gaw Guggenheim laboratory watchman and the assault of two truck drivers and a theft. Baker previously worked at the lab and may have known the victim. landlady says he had not returned home for days as investigators probe a psychotic killer amid the crime spree.
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New York
Henry
Gaw
Guggenheim Laboratory
James Baker
Guggenheim Workshop
Baker
Endurance Record Attempt Marks World Break
A lone challenger aims to set a world endurance record today in a single metric event. Details remain sparse as organizers coordinate timing and safety measures for the attempt.
Opposition to Navy Cruiser Bill Persists After Kellogg Pact
The Senate debates a 15 cruiser and aircraft carrier program while opponents push treaty priority. Sen Norris and other independents coordinate to fight the bill, lacking a filibuster plan, with possible amendments to reduce ship numbers. Utah Democrat King proposes five cruisers and removal of the three year completion deadline. President Coolidge favors removing the time limit while supporters argue against a mere paper navy.
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Kenneth
Crawford
United Press
Senate
Norris
Neb
Lohnhost
House
King
Utah
Norgis
Coolidge
Congress
Stuttering Siren Accused in Chicago Plot Case
A 68 year old man, L Frauenreder, claims Mrs Alden Vaulman invited him to discuss business then her husband drew a gun, forced undressing, and photographed them in bed with the man’s diamond taken. He alleges a scheme to deplete his bank account.
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Chicago
L. Frauenreder
Frauenreder
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Marie Rush
Los Angeles
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Guatemala
American Legion
General Pershing
Sandino
Unghbalk Ghuuk Commands Group
Pere Marqueste
Lifer
Storls
Creo
Cous
Boy i
George
Sera
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