Escape to Cape Jubi amid brutal desert capture tale
A vivid account from Casa Blanca recalls three Uruguayan aviators forced down near a West African coast. Moors seized the wreck on arrival at the Spanish camp, looting watches coins and cash while tortuous restraint and bizarre ritual trials unfold aboard the camels. The party was finally rescued at Cape Thub after days of peril.
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Casa Blanca
Morocco
Cape Jubi
Tadeo ‘Larro Borges
Africa
South America
Larre-Horges
Nik
Larre
Debated Budget and Public Recount Details
Fragmented OCR notes describe a March 14 session with a public recount planned in Liberty. Deputy Attorney General Boudreau faces questions while a legislative vote and budget debate loom, with references to estimates and House timing.
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Editonion
Boudrennis
Snitthii
Three Florida Banks Fail to Open Doors in Day
West Palm Beach March 14 Ocean City Bank of Delray failed to open its doors today becoming the third bank within twenty miles to close this morning Farmers and Trust Company withstood a run last week when three banks in the resort city closed and the First National Bank of Lake Worth also failed to open leaving no banking institution in Lake Worth.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Ocean City
Bank
Delary
Ita
Farmers’ Ban and Trust Company
Inight
T. BE. Reese
First National Bank
Lakeworth
Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator wind up approved
Regina March 14 By order signed by Lieut Governor Newlands legislation from the Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Company winding up becomes effective Tuesday March 16 announced today The order implements the legislature's last section for dissolution and wind up of the company
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Regina
Newlands
Saskatchewan Co-operative
Senator
European Control of Foot and Mouth Disease Critiqued
Washington reports European methods of quarantine are less effective than prompt slaughter of diseased and exposed animals. American scientists note the virus is highly infectious and tiny, resisting antiseptics. attempts to create artificial immunity have failed.
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Washington
United States
Alberta Gas and Oil Output in 1926 Report
The Ottawa bureau of statistics lists Alberta as a leading oil and gas producer in 1926. Natural gas production reached about 9 million thousand feet with value around 8.04 million dollars, while oil production stood at about 183000 barrels valued near 907 thousand dollars.
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Tigmat
Alberta
Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Motor Ambulance Favored By Legion
The Canadian Legion Branch No. 17 executive backs plans for a modern motor ambulance to aid comrades afflicted by illness or injury. They urge at the next meeting endorsement of tentative plans to obtain a fully manned unit with certified first aid personnel ready for emergencies.
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Nevis
Finnish Prohibition Sparks Manifesto in 1926 Calgary Era
Irregular survey of March reporting shows protests against prohibition and officials in Finland and Edmonton Calgary offices. Internal figures show receipts totals with capital sums around 222 thousand dollars and 190 thousand dollars for the period.
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Edmonton
Calgary
Benns
Sentence reduced in Ontario rape case from death to twenty years
In Chatham Ontario this morning the First Divisional Appellate Court reduced the death sentence of William McCathern to twenty years imprisonment. McCathern had been found guilty of rape connected with an assault on an eighty year old Chatham woman. judgment was reserved two weeks ago.
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Tordillo
Justico'Fisher
William Mecathérn
Eblorad
Chatham
Ontt
Tys
McCathern
Canadian Government to Introduce Maritime Legislation
Ottawa reports that the House of Commons will meet tomorrow as Premier King plans to outline Maritime Provinces legislation. Government sources expect the bill to be introduced before week’s end to advance maritime support measures.
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Ottawa
Ont
Cana Itan
House of Coninons
Mneéts
Maritime Provinces
Survivors of Boston schooner wreck reach Halifax
Canadian press reports Captain W. Rutledge and seven men from the four masted schooner Noyes, carrying creosoted railroad ties, were lost when the vessel capsized during a gale near Virginia. Four days aboard wreckage ended with rescue by the steamer Topeka and transfer to the Regina. Survivors wore same clothing and suffered swelling from exposure as they drifted in sleet snow rain. The only salvation came from warm Gulf Stream currents.
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Halifax
N.S
Rutledge
Boston
Noyes
Virginia
En- Poueey
Sni de
United States
Plete
Regina
New Gas Field Proposed by Western Natural Gas Co
A draft plan outlines a new gas field project on the Milk River structure. The proposal, attributed to Indian River operations, involves the Usion O117 Company of California and Western Natural Gas Company aiming to test summer operations at the site.
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Walla
Uskge
Indian‘ Western 2Natural’Gas
Alidi
Usion O117 Company
California
iPOVICE COURT Delivers Fines in City Police Case
D Tschritter faced the city police court this afternoon on a charge of operating a vehicle with an invalid 1927 license. He was fined $6. Andrews B also fined $10 on a related charge or face an alternative of thirty days in Methleden jail.
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D. Tschritter
City Police
Ffternoon
Eabouts
Andrews B
Mlethbridge
Prince of Wales Leaves for Canada in August Report
Fragmented OCR notes indicate the Prince of Wales will depart for Canada in August. The text references England and a summarised statement about the prince's absence and travel, but details are unclear and garbled.
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England
Galgalaga
Sumer
Canada
Shanghai Murder Claims US Marine Sergeant Montague
The body of Sergeant James Montague of the United States Marine Corps was found today in the Whangpdo River in Shanghai. Police believe he was murdered and are investigating the case.
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Shanghai
James
Bf “Montague
United ‘States Marine ‘Corps
Whangpdo River
Woman Strikes Kerensky In New York Theatre Incident
A woman at a New York theatre struck former Russian Premier Alexander Kerensky in the face while presenting a bouquet at a commemorative event. Security quickly removed her, and she was released after interrogation.
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New York
Aléxander Kerensky
Russia
Awoman
Kerensky
Kerénsky
Wheat market slips amid thin demand in Winnipeg trade
Winnipeg market watchers report wheat prices easing with slight declines across May and July futures. Traders noted weak demand and limited export interest as pits in Chicago and Winnipeg showed muted activity and narrow spreads.
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Winnipeg
Rand
Algvitor
Nationalist Struggle and Shifting Alliances in Shanghai Move
Despatches from Hankow report intensified Red activity and a power struggle among Cantonese and Nationalists. Chang Kai Shek orders actions against opponents as Shanghai defenses intensify and foreign troops strengthen lines.
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London
Haakow
Eateoneesize Rhying
Chang Kai Shek
War Ane
Canton
Chang
Made & Movement
Hsu Chien
Idustiaest
Hank Yen
Tarat
Stish
Tion
Hanes E-Mider
Shanghai
Bect
Thei Ape
Unclear court filing details from Detroit March records
Fragmentary legal notes in Detroit dated March 12 reference Aaron Sapiro and Henry Jugge Fred with mentions of a new declaration and sanctions or charges. The garbled text omits clear entities, dates, or outcomes.
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Detroit Mich
Aaron
Sapiro
Henry Y
Fred
Pues
Melba to Lead National Anthem in Australia
Melbourne dispatch reports Dame Nellie Melba to sing the national anthem at a Canberra ceremony opening the Duke of York Parliament. The announcement places Melba as a key figure in the event and signals Australia wide attention to the cultural moment.
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Melbourne
wAustralia
Vancouver
Duke of York
Canberra
Ustralla
Roth and Fauroti Well Down 2940 Feet
The Roth and Fauroti well reached a depth of 2940 feet before reporting a setback at 8 a.m. Today’s drilling update notes the well’s status as the crew continues operations.
Australian protest and dance tale on a Pacific stage
An irregular report describes an Australian incident where Palmer Kent and a group on Epi Island perform dances and a Charleston style routine. The piece notes locals cheering and an attempt to mock or distract a supposed assailant. The account blends cultural portrayal with vague events on a remote island.
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Sydney
Australia
Vancouver Province
Palmer Kent
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