Death Valley Scotty to Become Marine
Walter Scott, known as Death Valley Scotty, entered a Chicago recruiting office and declared his intention to enlist in the Marines. He rose to fame years ago amid rumors of a vast fortune from Death Valley, but now seeks a quieter life and plans to proceed to New York for enlistment processing and a potential voyage to Cuba after basic training.
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CHICAGO
Walter Scott
ley Scotty
United States
marine service
Scotty
Death Valley
hfe
Tian
Hite
Scott
Cuba
Syndicate to Take Over Miller & Lux Holdings
San Francisco reports that a eastern capital syndicate is poised to acquire Miller & Lux, including land, cattle, horses, water rights, and power assets. Negotiations may involve about 20 million dollars with likely buyers the Cudahys and Liggett & Myers, though names are not confirmed. Large oil lands and grazing tracts in San Joaquin may shift to Liggett and Myers, with Santa Clara properties possibly included.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Miller & Lux corporation
ista
Henry Miner
pective
Cudahys of
Omaha
Liggett & Myers company
St. Louis
Cudahys
Liggett and Myers
San Joaquin valley
Miller
Santa Clara county
Charles Lux
Out Today Victor Records January Catalogue
Record houses announce January Victor records and a full catalogue of Zonophone Columbia and Victor Double Disc now on sale.
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Zonophone
Columbia
Victor Doudle
Murphy Federal Judge Appointment Reported
Dispatch from Carson notes Judge M A Murphy a Nevada pioneer slated for a federal judgeship in Alaska by President Roosevelt early next year. The announcement signals a major career advancement for the Nevada figure as Roosevelt plans the appointment around year’s start.
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Carson v
M. A. Murphy
Nevada
Alaska
Roosevelt
Reno Merchants Win Night For Better Sugar Rates
Reno merchants prevailed in a tariff dispute with the railroad, securing a new sugar rate of 55 cents from San Francisco to Reno after boycotting the 75 cent tariff. Officials cited long-standing 75 cent fares, with reductions in other commodities noted and a pledge to publish uniform tariffs.
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RENO
San Francisco
Ogden
replevin
THviston
Clapp
California
pink
interstate commerce commission
Rone
Sehurs
Div
Clap
Bartlett Leaves for Canal Zone With Party of Congressmen
Washington Dec 27 Twelve members of the house committee on Foreign and understate commerce will leave Charleston tomorrow for Colon accompanied by their wives to study the Panama canal project They will inspect civil government form changes and federal court attach points with no immediate legislation planned The party will reach Color January 2 and return January 14 with members Hepburn Cushman Kennedy Stevens Esch Townsend Knowland Hubbard Adamson Richardson Bartlett Morse Humphrey Les Conner Lord and clerk J I Bryan traveling as part of the group
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WASHINGTON
Panama canal zone
house committee on Foreign and
Charleston
Colon
fua
congress
federal court
commission
Hepburn
Iowa
Cushman
Kennedy
Ohio
Stevens
Minnesota
Esch
Wisconsin
Townsend
Michigan
Knowland
California
Hubbard
West Virginia
Adamson
Georgia
Richardson
Alabama
Bartlett
Nevada
Morse
Humphrey
Les
Conner
Lord
J. I. Bryan
End His Life as Congregation Waits at Buchanan Church
Ray Robert L. Dougherty, pastor of the Congregational Church in Buchanan North Dakota, was found dead with a pistol wound after failing to arrive for Sunday worship. Witnesses say he had shown signs of mental strain and overwork. His father, Rev. James G. Dougherty, a Kansas City reformer, was a noted critic of internment, gambling and liquor traffic.
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WARGO
Ray
Robert L. Dougherty
Buchanan
KANSAS CITY
Robert J. Dougherty
James G. Dougherty
Kas
James G Dougherty
Kansas
Gift Ordinance 10 Heads to Reno City Council Tonight
Rumors say the Reno city council will abandon Front street under Gift Ordinance 10. Citizens are urged to attend and protest to keep the valuable 40 to 60 foot wide street from being deeded away, which would sever links to Second and Scott streets bridges and the Virginia and Truckee right of way.
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Front street
Reno
Gus Koppe
W.D. Jones
Koone
Second
Scott streets
Peavin street
Rock street
Second street
Virginia & Truckee
Reno clty council
Earthquake in Italy Triggers Mass Death and Jail Breaks
An Italian earthquake caused extensive destruction with reports of great loss of life. A prison break sent inmates fleeing through praying crowds as a tsunami-like wave followed, vastly worsening casualties.
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CATANEA
Sielly
watefront
iroa
Pare
Severe Southern Italy earthquake hits Sicily area
Reports from Sicily and nearby Calabrian towns describe a major earthquake with destruction in Catania and Mineo. Waves, panicked crowds, and damaged ships are reported. troops deployed to restore order as casualties rise and救援 efforts begin.
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Italy
Sicily
Cathumnissetia
Mineo
Catania
Atgosta
Bycuse
Lindi Glass
Santa Saverina
Notpath
Calabria
Men's Furnishings Offer Stresses Comfort and Style
A local retailer promotes a small but refined line of men s clothing aimed at comfort and appearance. Shoppers are invited to call for further details and fitting advice to achieve a well dressed, comfortable look.
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yubee JONES
MAWONG
R. HEATON
OTHERENO MEERCANTILE COMPANY
UM SLATER
FREPRRESE
Nevada Pacts ComPAny
Dee MILER
Fipott SCHURZ
pot
PHAT
HARRY SHELDON
DONNELL STVENMETZ FuRgiture COMPANY
DEATH VALLEY SCOTTY
BIG SYNDICATE
MILLER & LUX
AMOY
Tungan
Bolin
Foo Chow tory
Edison Records
VICTOR RECORDS
MENARDI’S
Masonic Temple
Canal Zone
Party of Congressmen
congressiral party
Razor
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