Family of Seven Perish in Calif Desert Thirst
Police in Blythe, California reported a family of seven, Mr and Mrs Enrique Armenta and five children, died of thirst after drinking radiator water from their disabled car. Mexican youths found bodies scattered near a desert road thirty three miles south of Blythe. Deputies and an Imperial sheriff team investigated, an inquest expected today.
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Blythe
Calif
ePi
Here
Enrique Armenta
Imperial Valley
Cr. L. Gillett
Imperial Pecurlty
Bolt Kills Mother Guarding Frightened Child
Mrs. William Sperberg was struck and killed by lightning at her Thornton home while comforting her four year old daughter Marian during a severe electrical storm. The bolt came through the chimney and fireplace just after the mother reassured the child that the danger would pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Marian
William Sperberg
Holt
Record July heat drives thousands to lakes and rivers
Frigid Friday winds push temperatures toward 90. A July 24 heat spike reached 92 at 4 pm, sending thousands to lakes and river beaches and the high seas. Five deaths are noted from the heat or accidents. names include Edward Kowlecki in Pries lake, Walter Callies in Nemahbin lake, Mrs Sperberg in a lightning storm, Melvin Johnson diving, and Rudyard Goodland in Racine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kowlecki
Milwaukee
Pries Lake
Menomonee Falls
Wis
Walter R. Callies
Nemah
bin Lake
Waukesha County
William Sperberg
Thornton
Melvin Johnson
Eau Claire
Racine
Rudyard Goodland
Cornison
STATE AND FEDERAL FIGHT OVER RIGHT TO TRY
Tecumseh Oklahoma authorities and federal officers clash over where to try Wo W Thomason and Jeff C Harris charged in the slaying of James G Harris and Oscar Lowery. U S deputy marshals moved the pair to Oklahoma City for a federal hearing before Judge Ed S Vaught as counties seek state court jurisdiction. County attorney Randall Pitnam vows to press for state court trial, citing lack of full federal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Uy
Ed S. Vaught
United States District Court
Vaught
Thomason
Jeff Harris
Randall Pitnam
Pottawatomie
Rasd Br
Pitnam
Illness of several children prompts investigation in Wisconsin
In Pourol and Pound Wisconsin county authorities probe illness of several children and cattle losses blamed on poison weedkiller spread along Milwaukee road right of way. Children who ate raspberries by tracks sickened but no deaths reported. One Lena area farmer loses thirteen cows. others report losses of one or two. Sheriff Lind notes railroad signs warned of spraying. cattle drawn by sweet odor caused breaches of fences and grazing near the weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pouorl
Wis
Pound
Milwaukee Road
Lena
Oconto County
William Briber
Near Pound
Lester B. Lindsay
Liquor Raid Arrests Trail Under Jones Law
Nine men and a woman were arrested in statewide raids by federal agents. George Vick and Albert Kipper were taken into custody. Leonard and Ann Comnen, Benny Barton, Edward Villers, John Wellaschraeger, and Timothy O'Day were detained in Greenleaf. Wilbert Catz and Leonard Gerinke were arrested near Shawano with beer found in a car. Brewery destroyed at Kavikatina with fermenting brew and finished product seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Foders
Kavikatina
George Vick
Albert Kipper
Greenleaf
Leonard
Ann Comnen
Benny Barton
Edward Villers
John Wellaschraeger
Timothy O'Day
Wilbert Catz
Leonard Gerinke
Shawano
Gerinke
Connally says anti trust laws not enforced in mergers
Senator Connally of Texas warned that anti trust laws have not been enforced as mergers and consolidations grow. He called monopolies in life essentials a menace to industrial freedom and urged Congress to tackle the problem with a new approach, noting prior administration DOJ attitudes and insufficient law for modern holding companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connally
Texas
Film Colony Welcomes New Pair Anita Stewart and George Converse
Hollywood reports Anita Stewart and George Converse are honeymooning by car with no fixed destination. The newlyweds left in a casual motor tour, continuing a wave of film colony marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
Anita Stewart
George Converse
Endurance Flight Near 300 Hours In St Louis Area
The St Louis Robin endurance plane piloted by Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine nears 300 hours aloft, with crews monitoring progress and fuel. O Brine notes nearing the 200 hour mark on the Houston endurance run as well, while the crew reports strong motor performance and routine in-flight tasks despite a noisy engine and nearby storm considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lewis
St. Louis
Dale
Red) Jackson
Forest O'Brine
Hays
Tim O'Brine
Houston
Tex
Jackson
P. V
Shorty) Chaffee
G. Ray Vassal
O'Brine
Obrine
St. Louis Robin
Rael High Whare Lambert Field
Norks
Jemrthy
Tiots
Dale Davkson
Forrest O'Brine
Wir
Coolidge Says Country In Good Shape After Visit
Former president Calvin Coolidge, en route home to Northampton, praises the Kellogg Briand pact and the country’s prosperity. He notes better Mexico relations, Tacna Arica settlement, and a large treasury surplus as signs the nation remains in good shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Northampton
Mass
New York
Die
White House
Frank B Kellogg
Cooldge
Mexico
Lindy Films Indian Ruins in New Mexico
Col Charles A Lindbergh shot aerial films of ancient Indian ruins near Santa Fe New Mexico. Carried to the United States for study by the Carnegie Institute and the American School of Research the pictures reveal long prior inhabitants and underground passages. Dr BE Hewett notes the project as a major use of aerial photography for archaeology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M—4
Cortez
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Ware
American School of Research
Carnegie Institute
BE. L. Hewett
Board of Research
Hewett
Iied
Theniversity of
New Mexico
Dr. Hewett
Chetro Kerl
Navajn
Chacoranvon
Canadian steamer asked to pick up shipwrecked party
The Baltic bound for Royal Canadian Mounted Police stations was wirelessed to Greenland to rescue Arthur Allan Lucien Care Jr Kent and party after their yacht Dirreeton wrecked at Godthaab on July 19. If Baltic cannot receive the message the group risks remaining in Greenland for a year until a regular steamer visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Rockwell Kent
United States
Greenland
A. H. Hobson
Vier Pyrene Dént
Toronto Art Gallery
Arthur
Allan
New York
Kent
Lucien Care, Jr
Godthaah
Baltic
Temperance movement praised by Mayo Clinic figure
Dr William Mayo of Rochester declares at the National Temperance League breakfast that the temperance movement is thriving in the United States. He says the great middle class no longer drinks, saloons are gone, liquor is scarce and what remains is not safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
William Mayo
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
United States
National Temperance League
America
Pope Emerges From Vatican After Temporal Fall
Vatican reports the pope appearing publicly for first time since loss of temporal power. He exited St Peter's through the central bronze door, greeted by the Swiss Guard and a ceremony including cardinals, archbishops, and bishops. The procession moved from St Peter's to the Vatican, with bells ringing and a silent crowd watching from windows as seminarians and clergy led the rites. A weather note followed from Associated Press about Wisconsin and Midwest conditions and temperatures.
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Pope
Vatican
Vatican City
Pies XE
Ati
St. Peder’s
Thurch
HSL
Michael
Aneto
Snelad
Jude
St. Peter's
Rome
Tang
Grier
St. Perero
Vatiean Palan
Robert E. Lee record broken on Mississippi voyage
The 9 year old Mississippi speed record for the Robert E. Lee packet was surpassed in a dramatic run from New Orleans to St. Louis. Dr Leroy of Memphis and crew faced stern competition from riverboats but the 1144 mile course was completed in about 40 hours, despite mechanical issues and rough waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Konis
Mississippi
Robert E. Tee
New Orleans
St. Louis
Cesgen
Robert EL Lee
Pybert Lee
Liaray Hintch
Leroy
Robert
Former broker shoots self in hotel room
A former broker, described as a former stock market sensation, shot himself in a hotel room after a turmoil described by police. The report traces his career with Rohn F. Clark Co and alleged past fraudulent checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Aninnies
Murial Doherty
Gus
Representa
Rohn F. Clark Company
New York
New Orleans
Wool crop biggest in 35 year period
The United States wool crop for 1928 was the biggest in thirty five years. Total production was estimated by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics at 301,6000 pounds, an increase of 2,783,000 pounds compared with the 1928 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Shales
Ivo
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Conservatives Accept Challenge Of Progressives On State Ownership
Wisconsin conservatives in the senate signaled acceptance of a Progressive challenge on the issue of state and municipal ownership of electric utilities. Senator George W. Blanchard denounced socialism while noting public utility bills may be killed. the fight is expected to resume in two years. Governor Kohler signed a bill restricting out‑of‑state sales of Wisconsin generated electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Senate
la Follette
George W. Blanchard
Edgerton
Blanchard
Glenn D. Roberts
Madison Progressive
Assembly
Wisconsin
Dan Hoen Ant
Senor
C. B. Caspersen
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Kohler
Charles A. Budlong
D. M. Gangye
Westby
Tower House
Plans by Two Powers On Naval Parity Discussed
Washington details describe Great Britain and the United States moving toward naval parity as a step toward disarmament and friendship. Secretary Stimson calls the concept a statesmanlike path to prevent competition in capital ships and war between nations. Senators and officials weigh allied strength and cruiser needs amid talks of future cooperation and reduced armament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
United States
Stimson
State Department
Keller
White House
Adams
Navy
Oddie
Nevada
Senate Naval Committee
Richard L
112 Days for Slapping His Mother
A Chicago court sentenced a 39 year old man after a drunken incident in which he slapped his mother. The judge ordered 112 days in detention and warned against any further violence toward family members as a measure of correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentenge
France
Sean
Atceretti
Soin
Kohler Vetoes University Admission Measure
Madison to veto measure allowing graduates of recognized high schools to enter the University of Wisconsin without required courses for a diploma. Governor Walter Qt. Kate and others discuss limits while courts consider admission pathways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Walter
Kate
Venoed Assei
Vivian Carleton W. Maurice
University of Wisconsin and
Man ordered to three months in house of correction
Donald Ostholt, a railroad brakeman from Adams Wis, jailed for three months in the house of correction after wrecking the interior of Mrs Hattie Torsniki’s home while drunk. Judge George Be Page set the term and noted Ostholt could pay a $190 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
I1i
Beralisene
Donald Ost
Weyoar-ded
Adams
Wis
House of Correction
George BE
Page
Ostholt
Will
Hattie Torsniki
Paris Chamber Seeks War Debt Payments From Germany
Deputies push a resolution to fund war debts only with money paid by Germany, opposing the government's plan to pay the United States first. Aristide Briand calls for equitable burden sharing while noting Germany’s reparations.
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Paris
America
France
Germany
Washington
Aristide Briand
Amter
Gouraud
United States
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