Leaders Die As Klan and Anti Klan Clash In Herrin
In Herrin Illinois on January 26 S Glenn Young a Ku Klux Klan leader and his ally were killed along with anti Klan deputy Ora Thomas. The incident left three dead and militia recalled to maintain order as investigators seek the exact sequence of events at the European Hotel.
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Tls
S. Glenn Young
Williamson County
Ora Thomas
Yoad Forbes
Homer Warner
Investige Ps
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Young
Forbes
Warner
Poisoned bullets may finish Yorko kill plot in Chicago
Chicago January 26 Poisoned bullets may complete the job of removing John Yorko, bungled by three gunmen who failed to hit vital spots. Torrio suspects attackers used poison as his killers face death. Orto refuses to name the men, saying only he knows them. Police had ideas but no suspects among 115 arrested after Torrio was shot. The gangland feud in Chicago ties Yorko’s death to Torrio’s leadership and revenge for the Dean O Bannion killing.
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Chicago
John Yorko
Orto
Torrlo
Mquorrumine
Dean O'Bannion
Private Bills Petitions Deadline and Paderewski Recital
The time for petitions for Private Bills at the next Legislature expires on February ?th with the session convening February 19. Ignace Jan Paderewski gave a recital for the Pope in the Vatican’s private apartments.
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Ignace Jan Paderewski
The
Vatican
Settlement Reached in Gould Estate Case in Newark
In Newark on January 26 Ralph I. Lum stated a general settlement of all New Jersey litigation connected with the George J. Gould estate has been reached. Edith Kingdom Gould’s estate will receive all furniture and paintings from the Gould home on Fifth Avenue valued at more than $1,009,000.
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N. J
New Jersey
George J. Gould
Ralph I. Lum
Guinevere Gould
Edith Kingdom Gould
Could Ith Avenue
No Foreign King For Us Says Valera
Belfast January 26 Lamon de Valera Republican reader protests against a proposed visit to Ireland by the Prince of Wales. Valera says foreign rulers should not come and urges keeping Ireland free of foreign influence. If the Prince's visit becomes political, plans for his coming would be cancelled.
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Belfast
Lamon de Valera
Ireland
Fhrines
Wales
United
Dean Howes to Address Chamber Meeting at Cecil Hotel
The combined monthly and annual Chamber of Commerce meeting will be at the Cecil Hotel on Thursday at 12:15. Auditors’ report to be presented and Dean Howes will speak on what the College of Agriculture is doing for the farmer from the University of Alberta. The Saskatchewan liquor act fallout creates many liquor board position applications for Hon. J A Cross.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Hotel
Dean Howes
University of Alberta
College of Agriculture
France Debts and Political Cartoon Spark Paris Debate
In Par is France a heated debate on wartime debt to the United States continues after Deputy Marins speech. A L Humanite cartoon mocks big nations with a Parisian Apache figure and a mocking demand for repayment while Germany lies depicted beneath a lamp post.
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Germany
Dekt Alley
Ottawa records three weekend personal crises
Ottawa records three weekend deaths including 65 year old William Lemon found dead in a rock hotel from strychnine poisoning. Earlier cases include W. G. Pirie who drowned himself and an unknown man found hanging from the Interprovincial bridge.
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Ottawa
Wiliam Lemon
W. G. Pirie
Sisters quot.Gasoline self immolation ends quarrel in Vernon?
In Vernon California on the 26th Manning death and insanity climaxed a quarrel between middle aged sisters when Mrs Rose Scott formerly of Waterford California poured gasoline on her clothing and set fire to herself dying before neighbors could extinguish the flames.
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Vernon
Cal
Dan
Manning
Lem
Rose Scott
Waterford
Record Flight Breaks Motorless Flight With Passenger
Lt. Thorot of France and a passenger stayed aloft in a regular army airplane with propeller locked for two hours and 26 minutes in St Reny de Provence. The feat breaks the previous motorless flight with a passenger record set by Lt. Thorot at Biska, Algeria, last year by over an hour.
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St. Reny de Provence
France
Thorot
Biska
Algeria
Inquest Postponed Over Montreal Bath Death of Eight
The inquest into Hector Galardeau s death after a bath at a Huberdeau cottage run by the Brothers of Mercy of Belgium was postponed to Wednesday. The boy said he was placed in the bath by a brother for washing and died from scalds after transfer to Montreal hospital.
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Montreal
Hector Galardeau
Brothers of Mercy of
Belgium
Huberdeau
Que
Brother Asmar
Montreal Hospital
Local drilling contract seen as Medicine Hat mayors consider
Col. Rossiter arrives from Oklahoma to represent Mr C E Roth in drafting a drilling contract with Medicine Hat Alberta. The letter to Mayor Huch gale cites the June 12 1923 Thompson contract and proposes six percent interest plus gas repayment. Roth authorizes Rossiter to finalize terms and execute a Thompson like agreement with similar provisions.
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C. E. Roth
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Canada
Cfty
P. Chester Thompson
Joseph P. Rogister
Altorneyatedan
Henryetta
Oklahoma
Noatmio
Thompson
Rossiter
CE. Roth
Dr Sun Yat Sen Taken To Hospital For Liver Operation
Dr Sun Yat Sen head of the South China government and leader in the Chinese republic was taken to a Peking hospital this afternoon for an operation on an inflamed liver. His condition is reported as serious.
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Sun Yat Sen
Peking
South China
Sailless Vessel Buckan Arrives for Sea Test
Danzig reports the Buckan, a Flettner rotor ship, arrived from Kil after two days at sea. The vessel logged eight knots in light wind and will depart at month end with lumber bound for Scotland, marking a first thorough sea trial of sail-less propulsion.
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Danzig
Flettner
Kil
Scotland
Tall-lights for cows move in Nebraska bill
Kansas Cy Mo Jan 26 tall lights for cows may come to Nebraska under a bill introduced in the State House of Representatives. The measure would require all livestock to wear warning lights at night on public roads, displayed on both the front and rear.
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Kansas
Nebraska
State House of Representatives
Bank of Montreal Robbery In British Columbia Weekend Heist
In Vancouver on Saturday shortly before 11 o clock an unmasked single bandit robbed the Prior Street Bank of Montreal Main and Prior, escaping with 1200 dollars after firing on the teller C E Draper who returned fire wounding the bandit. The robber threatened the manager T H Rines and fled in a taxicab.
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Vancouver
Prior Street
Bank of Montreal
Main
Prior Streets
C. E. Draper
Draper
T. H. Rnes
Government faces strain from tax cuts and layoffs
Ottawa reports strain as revenue falls after million in tax cuts. Cabinet plans a French address for the new session while treasury estimates and public works face cuts. Civil service layoffs and a salary revision aim to save costs though bulk reductions await.
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Treasury Board
Teast
National Railways
Madson Bay
House of Lords
Senate
Wheat takes another jump as prices hit new highs
Winnipeg reports wheat futures climbing to a peak of 2.08 in May and 2.03 for July as demand stays firm. The market closes strong, May up 26 8, July up 23 4, with locals selling to Chicago later. Liverpool closes 2 1/8 to 2 1/2 higher after an initial dip.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Liverpool
Port Nelson Storm Ravages Harbor Works and Dredges
Ottawa reports more than a half million dollars in damage to Port Nelson harbor works and plant from the November 1 storm. A 52 mile wind with heavy snow and fog wrecked buildings snapped cables and scattered dredges and scows along the Nelson River estuary. A suction dredge broke loose and damaged a trestle, finally resting on a retaining crib with its bottom well above low tide. Salvage may begin when weather allows.
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Ottawa
Camina Press
Port’ Nelson
Frair Mentary
Mt Ilelal
Nelson River
Oine
Premier goes south as Ottawa gears for parliament
Premier King departs Ottawa for a brief southern rest before parliament opens. He plans to return by week’s end. In his absence, G. P. Graham, Minister of Railways and Canals, will serve as premier.
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Ottawa
King
G. P. Graham
Railways
Cannis
Vancouver Plans $10 Million in Building Operations This Year
Vancouver anticipates a year of construction with total operations reaching 10 million dollars. Local officials project steady activity across multiple districts and sectors as developers push forward projects.
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Vancouver
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