92 Die in Mexican election battles
A chaotic election day in Sonora, Mexico left 92 dead and many injured across Nogales, Naco, and Magdalena as clashes erupted between rival factions. Police restored order while officials consider charges against candidate Jesus Tejerita for improper conduct. Observers note Ferrando Priego leading in Nogales.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
Sonor
Naco
Magdalena
Simm
Jesus Tejerita
Taidan Ihe
Ferrando Priego
Girl's Mutilated Body Found Near Highway in Indiana
A 17 year old girl was found shot three times and burned near a highway six miles north of Chester ton Ind. The body lay beside a small wood between Chester ton and Fuanaceville. An empty five gallon gas line can plus remains indicated foul play. Part of both legs and one arm were missing.
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Chicago
al- Jasi
Chosterton
Ind
Chester‘ton
Fuanaceville
Wheeler Acquitted in Interior Influence Case in Montana
Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana is acquitted in federal court of unlawfully using his influence before the interior department. The verdict came as news of his newborn daughter reached him in Washington. Judge Dietrich warned spectators against demonstrations as Wheeler prepared to issue a press statement.
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Montana
Great Falls
Mont
Burton K. Wheeler
Department of the Interior
Wheeler
Washington
Frank
Dietrich
Thomas J. Walsh
Teapot Dome
John L Stallery
United States District Attorney
Von Hindenburg Elected Germany President by Popular Vote
Field Marshal von Hindenburg won Germanys presidential election by about a million votes, becoming the first president elected by popular ballot. Marx and Thaelmann trailed, with turnout influenced by women voters and previous abstainers. The seven year term begins immediately under a universal suffrage system.
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Germany
Ebert
Weimer
Halloling
Berlin
Field Marshall von Hildenbérg
Ger
Von
Hindenburg
Arx
Thaelmann
Vor Hindenburg
Karl Jarres
Wilhelm Marx
Ernst Thaelmann
Texas Town Washed Away Near Dallas
Reports state Letot seven miles north of Dallas was nearly washed away by heavy rains. Drought in north Texas gave way to downpours with Letot hardest hit. Buildings flooded and cars swept from roads during the deluge.
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Texas
Dallas
Féex
Letot
Riot in Berlin Leaves One Dead in Presidential Campaign Clash
In Berlin an election riot between Reichsbanner and nationalist factions left one republican dead and another severely wounded. Fifteen Reichsbanner youths protected a moving van with Wilhem Mars campaign pictures on Annsbruckstrasse when nationalist members intervened.
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Berlin
Reichsbanner
Wilhelm Mars
Annsbruckstrasse
Death by self influence in Oberholtzer case noted
Madee Oberholtzer 25 died from self administered poison after revealing to parents she ingested poison at a Hammond hotel following an alleged attack by D C Stephenson former Kuklux Klan grand dragon who faces first degree murder indictments. Also reported are the Chicago double murder of Raymond Bikber 25 and Jane Reymond 21 and the arrest of her estranged husband John Raynierd.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Oberholtzer
Paul F. Robinson
Hammond
D. C. Stephenson
Kuklux Xian
Chicago
Raymond Bikber
Lord Mer
Jane
Violet Rey
Mond
John Raynierd
Danish Prince Robbed in Arcadia Jewel Theft
Danish Prince Edik and wife Lois Booth were away when burglars broke into their Arcadia home and stole diamond and emerald rings valued at about 4000 dollars. Police pursued no suspects at the time of this report.
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Arcadia
Cal
Denmark
Los Angeles
Prince Edik
Lois Booth
Officers Sent to Prison for Cincinnati Police and Dry Agents
United States district court judge Smith Hickenlopper imposed prison terms up to 18 months in the Atlanta penitentiary and fines of 2000 dollars on Cincinnati police detectives and dry agents from neighboring villages. Army sergeant accidently killed in Denver as Sergeant Frank Walters from Omaha stationed at Fitzsimons hospital dies. four others injured when a large army transportation bus overturns in a downtown intersection with a street car.
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Cincinnati
Atlanta
Army
Denver
Frank Walters
Omaha
Neb
Fitzsimmons General Army Hospital
Mere
Army Transportation
Goldwyn and Actress Wed in Jersey City Event
Samuel Goldwyn motion picture producer and actress Frances Howard McLaughlin known as Frances Howard wed in Jersey City New Jersey in a formal ceremony attended by family and colleagues.
JAP FREIGHTER SINKS AND CREW LOST IN ATLANTIC
A Japanese steel freighter Reifuku Maru sank in heavy Atlantic seas as the Cunarder Tuscania and Homeric stood by. All 38 crewmen perished. Capt. Roberts of the Homeric reported the tragedy and that rescue was impossible. The incident occurred about 180 miles south and west of Iceland, with a full account to follow when the Homeric reaches New York. Separately, Iowa’s March employment rose with 11 percent gain over February as 48,687 workers were on 316 firms, led by stone and clay products factories reopening after stoppages.
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New York
Homeric
White Star Line
Lie
White Star
John Roberts
2Ir
Robserts
Lake Island
Southampton
Roberts
Iowa
Des Moines
Towa
State Labor Bureau
River search for missing Idaho man Russell Davis
The Snake river near here is being combed for Russell Davis of Idaho Falls. He disappeared with Miss Margaret Lords, 19, last October. Lords’ body was recovered 15 miles west, remarkably preserved after freezing in ice all winter. Officials believe an accidental drowning occurred rather than elopement or abduction.
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Idaho Falls
Snake River
Russell Davis
Margaret Lords
Miss Lords
Here
Davis
Gates Heiress Sells Mansion in Lake Forest
Mrs Dellora Angell Nor tis heiress to John W Gates has disposed of her mansion at Lake Forest The purchaser is Frank Hixson of Chicago and LaCrosse Wis a lumberman The price was reported at 360000
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Gates
Chicago
Dellora Angell Nortis
John W. Gates
St Charles
Lake Forest
Frank Hixson
LaCrosse
Wis
Forbes Leaves Hospital After Cerebral Thrombosis
Col. Charles R. Forbes former head of the United States Veterans' bureau is discharged from a private hospital where he has been treated for cerebral thrombosis since March 27. He was taken out on a stretcher and will rest at his sister Mrs. Harry Judkins' Newton home.
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Forbes
Boston
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Harry Judkins
Newton
Collins Body Recovered From Sand Cave Shaft
Cave City Ky sand cave rescue ends as Floyd Collins body is recovered after a night in the shaft burial planned on a hill above Crystal Cave where the explorer once found passages years ago
Colorado Faces Water Shortage Amid Sparse Winter Snow
Eastern Colorado suffers water shortages due to light winter snowfall and scant spring rain. Authorities warn continued dry conditions may affect agriculture and municipal supplies across multiple counties.
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Colorado
Genver
Hughes Returns Home From Bermuda to Attend Law Society Meeting
Former secretary of state Charles Evans Hughes arrived aboard the Victoria from Bermuda and will proceed to Washington for a meeting of the American Society of International Law. He declined to discuss politics or national affairs.
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Hughes
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Victoria
Bermuda
Washington
American Society of International Law
Jowa Man Chokes to Death at Carlisle Dinner
Gardnler a 61 year old resident choked during dinner at the home of Brank Gardner in Carlisle. Reports indicate the incident occurred tonight with emergency responders. investigation to follow.
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Carlisle
Iz—Wi
Gardnler
Brank Gardner
Iowa notes on farms roads and finance in 1924
Iowa reports show an artesian well near Bedford and bond sales for the Newburg consolidated school at 14 percent with a 90 premium. Cattle numbers on deed down 15 percent from last year, auto plates rolling out, 335000 refunding bonds at 4.44 percent, and a claim that 1924 wheat outlook is strong. Des Moines groups, county officials, and bankers organize meetings as highways shift to state control with a 7 million primary road fund.
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Bedford
Newburg
Federal Department of Agriculture
P. H. Martin
Davenport
Des Moines
Clu
Averege
Iowa
Sioux City
Biks
Burlington
J. G. Clark
Waterloo Lodge
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Rodney P. Fagan
New Orleans
Ackley
Alex Getz Company
Mapleton
Mapleton Communnity Club
Des Moines Clearing House Association
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Greene
Boone
Story
Marshall
Guthrie
Dallas
Polk
Jasper
Poweshiek
Madison
Warren
Marion
Iowa Bankers ‘Association
Ottumwa
Chariton
Red Oak
Cherokee
Hampton
Vinton
Lansing
County Boards of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Business House
State Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
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