French Valley Dam Breaches Flood Kills and Displaces
Moissac dam failure on the Tarn river sends a wall of water into the Garonne valley killing dozens and stranding towns including Montauban. Rescue teams reach the scene as relief trains struggle past washouts with hundreds of homes destroyed and many dead feared.
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United Press
Paris
Tarn
Moissac
France
Montauban
Garonne
Méissac
George Pernot
Arn
Ford Telegram Opens Drys Defense in 18th Amendment Hearing
Henry Ford sent a telegram opposing repeal or any dangerous modification of Prohibition. Samuel Crowther, first witness for the prohibitionists, read the message as crowds filled the House Judiciary committee chamber. Crowther presented economic arguments and cited industrialists like J Buffington of Illinois Steel and Josiah Keely of Cabin Creek Coal, claiming working men shift spending from liquor to other goods.
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Paul R. Mallon
Washington
Henry Ford
House Judiciary Committee
Samuel Crowther
United States
Crowther
Nm Magazine
Ford
J. Buffington
Illinois Steel Corporation
Josiah Keely
Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal Company
Crowthpy
Nutley’s Mike Petillo Crowned Long Distance Radio Listener
Nutley New Jersey March 5 Mike Petillo claimed the world’s long distance listening title after enduring a radio stakeout since last Wednesday. Attendants planned to switch off power at the Silver Tone Radio shop at 5 pm but Petillo persisted amid weariness. He held the 200 pound title and a $200 prize, last surviving among ten contestants who tuned in for the $300 radio.
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Nutley
N. J
Mike Petillo
Silver Tone
Mike Kent
Aged couple near death after mystery attack at Detroit shop
In Detroit on a cold night Andrew and Mary Anna Stanfield aged 63 and 61 were badly beaten by a maniac using a heavy pine club at their east side haberdashery. Police found an 18 inch pipe for clues and a bludgeon in an ash can.
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United Press
Detroit
East Side
Andrew
Mary Anna Stanfield
Hagenbeck Inspired Mammoth Zoological Park Planned Near Berlin
Lorenz Hagen beck announces a large zoo and recreation center in a western Berlin suburb. The project draws on Hagenbeck’s Hamburg park and the Detroit Zoo as models and will serve as headquarters for Hagenbeck's wild animal enterprise.
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Berlin
Lorenz Hagenbeck
Waniburg
Detroit
Hagenbeek’s
Wild
Newark Voodoo Temple Riot Leaves Officers Dead
At Barclay street a dawn raid by Newark police on a Voodoo temple led to the deaths of Sergeant Robert Anderson and a patrolman. Negro gunman and a member known as Cokey Joe were killed. another officer and at least one cult member were wounded. Firefight halted after Billups died, and the rest of the group was jailed on disorderly conduct charges.
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Newark
N.J
Newark Police Department
Barclay Street
Robert Anderson
Cokey Joe
Audrey Billins
Newark City Hospital
Billups
Mgvion
Thignen
Anderson
Charles Wittick
William Meyers
Frank Wycalek
Thigpen
Wittick
Meyers
Wycalek
Negro Parrolman
Nexio
Hillsdale Doctor Arrested for Narcotics Violation
Dr Dion Whalen aged 72 of Hillsdale was arraigned in federal court on narcotics prescription charges. He pleaded not guilty and was released on own recognizance. Whalen is one of Hillsdale county's official physicians.
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Dion Whalen
Hillsdale
Detroit
Mary
Charles Simons
Whalen
Hillsdale County
Will Try for World Speed Record at Daytona Beach
New York reports British speed driver Kaye Don, a World War veteran, plans a Daytona Beach attempt to surpass 231.86 mph. Don expects 240 to 250 mph with his two 12 cylinder engines delivering about 2000 horsepower. The car includes an ice tank and water cooling to prevent overheating.
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New York
Kaye Don
Daytona Beach
Fla
Don
England
H. O. D. Segrave
Dancers protest pay in near riot at East Detroit marathon
Ten marathon dancers receiving pay checks of 248 dollars for 2570 hours of dancing sparked a near riot at an East Detroit ballroom. Promoter C A Pressey and sheriffs halted the event after a crowd booed. Violet West and Goldie Ord staged a hall-pulling contest over a popularity prize won by West. Earlier, the dancers were fined five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct.
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Detroit
C. A. Pressey
Sherne Percy. Moore
Macomb Coun Y
Violet West
Goldie Ord
Dhe West
Goldie
Violet
Prince of Wales Quickly Recovers From Malaria Near Nairobi
March 5 Nairobi Kenya The Prince of Wales demonstrated rapid recovery from malaria by motoring several miles near Nairobi He was expected to resume his interrupted hunting trip shortly after the outing confirming improved condition and continued travel plans in Africa.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Africa
Prince of Wales
Rail embargo on wheat may be necessary
Washington March 5. Federal Farm Board chairman Alexander Legge warned a rail embargo on shipping wheat from farms to markets may be needed if railroads cannot unload grain at terminals. He cited congestion with storage space exhausted and prices rising as the stabilization program ceases buying at loan figures to operate on open market.
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Washington
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Legge
Stabilization Corporation
Man Lives In Woods Flees Humans Near Bialystok
A man described as gone natural is found living in the woods near Bialystok. His body is hair covered and he shuns human contact, remaining naked in summer and wearing hides in winter as he avoids others who come near.
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Man
Warsaw
Bialystok
Auction Sale Notice at Pat Murray's Residence
Pat Murray will sell at his residence 214 miles west and 4 miles south of Shepherd or 1 mile west of Summerton store a list of horses implements feed and more. Sale starts at 12 30 o'clock. Dave McCall, auctioneers. Safe list available in March 4 issue.
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Pat Murray
Smiles West
Shepherd
Summerton
Dave McCall
Farm Sale Notice Relates to Mt Pleas ant Area
Tuesday March 11 Glarethe R Smith offers farm for sale located 4 miles west and 2.5 miles south of Mt Pleasant or 2 miles east and 3 miles north of Winn. Sale starts at 10:00 oclock. Davis and McCall auctioneers. L Burch clerk. Sale list to appear in March issue.
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Glarethe R. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Winn
Davis & McCall, Autioneer
Burch
Jiarch
Detroit prepares for anticipated Communistic demonstrations
Detroit police issued final preparations for potential demonstrations by Communists and jobless crowds. Commissioner Harold Emmons said an orderly parade would be allowed with strict limits on fiery speeches, while authorities warn of possible trouble from unemployed crowds. Security measures include guards, armored cars, and patrols at central business districts.
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Detroit
Tonarron
Harold Emmons
Ins Ermit
Emmons
Hamtramck City Hall
Taft Shows Further Improvement in Condition
Washington March 5 1909 the bulletin from doctors Thomas A Claytor and Francis R Hagner reports Tafts condition slightly improved over the past 24 hours after a good night and continued recovery from illness the former chief justice is under medical care and resting quietly
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Washington
William Howard Taft
Thomas A. Claytor
Francis R. Hagner
Mardi Gras Ends Amid Race Conflict in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a deadly race clash during Mardi Gras turnout. J Adair Tiny Lawrence, former Tulane football star, was killed after leaping from a float to clear a path for King Rex. Police pursued suspects. a man named Sam Robertson was named as the shooter but could not be located.
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New Orleans
Mar
J. Adair
Lawrence
Tulane University
King Rex
Jim
Streck Lawrerica
Congress Today Deliberates Tariffs and Sugar Vote Amid Inquiries
United Press reports Senate debate on tariffs and a 3 m sugar vote as lobby investigations and power commission inquiries continue. House handles minor banking skills and judiciary hearings while prohibition probes persist and banking committee examines branch and chain banking methods. Military affairs panel continues Muscle Shoals hearings.
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Congress
United Press Senates
Greece
Hill
Inveistiga
Power Commission
House
Ne Os
Threats of sudden incident in Chicago prompt utility guards
Chicago reports that communist leaders ordered a surprise disruption of electric gas and water lines as part of an international display. Police guard street manholes and detectives vow arrests near communication lines. If a children’s parade is planned, leaders could be charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors. Miss Alma Polkoff and five men were arrested during a raid on Communist headquarters on West Division Street.
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Chicago
Stege
Alma Polkoff
West Division Street
100 Mile Chase Ends in Arrest of Bootlegger
Jackson Michigan reports two Jackson county deputies chased a liquor truck from Indiana across the state line in a running gun fight with three escort cars. Charles Brown of Indianapolis was captured 20 miles north of Fort Wayne after the truck ran out of gas. The truck carried 960 pints whiskey 120 pints Canadian beer 86 quarts French wine and 72 two ounce bottles of whiskey. Brown faces liquor transportation charges.
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Jackson, Mich
Jackson County
John Scafer
Stanley Nowack
Charles Brown
Indianapolis
Ind
Ft. Wayne
Brown
Brooklyn
Here
Schafer
Schdfer
Shorty
Néwack
Detroit
Indiana Line
Jackson
Prisoner Electrocuted at Marquette Branch Prison
Frank Suave, an inmate at Marquette Branch prison, was electrocuted while brushing a high tension wire on a pole. He had been sentenced in Kalamazoo for armed robbery to seven to twenty years.
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Marquette, Mich
Marquette Branch
Frank Suave
Kalamazoo
Plane Crash Kills Three on Will Rogers Ranch Near Sawtelle
Three people die when a plane crashes into a hill on the Will Rogers ranch near Sawtelle California. A ranch watchman found the wreckage as he patrolled in foggy conditions reported locally. The incident occurred today and is being investigated.
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Sawtelle
Cal
Will Rogers
New York Prepares Police for Unemployment Riot Demonstration
New York police mobilize a large force at city hall and Union Square amid a planned unemployment demonstration by communists. Authorities report warnings of plots while patrols and armored units monitor potential clashes.
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United
New York
Police
Grover A. “Whalen
James J. Walker
Beech
Union. Square
Communist
America
Matthew: Woll
American Federation of Labor
Moscow
Guty Hall -Park
14Th Regiment
Brooklyn
Federal
United States
Charles
Hi Tuttle
St. Patrick’s Day
Samuel Carey
Party Will Hunt Rhinodontycus Whale Shark Specimen
Miami Beach on March 5 Carl G Fisher plans to sail his 200 foot Shadow K yacht with friends to hunt rhinodontycus a rare whale shark that winters in the gulf stream. The creature reportedly ferocious with a mouth large enough for fish to swim in it and has been seen near the Jolly Rover led by Captain Charles Peastor.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Carl G. Fisher
Gulf Stream
Charles Peastor
Jolly Rover
Weather forecast for lower Michigan and surrounding cities
The United Press notes a generally fair night for lower Michigan with a colder Thursday ahead. Winds shift from northwest to gentle and variable, with temperature readings listed for Alpena Chicago Detroit and other locales including Grand Rapids Sault Ste Marie and Escanaba.
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United Press
Michigan
Chicago
Sree
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