Legislature ends session with 161 new laws
Washington reports the end of the session with 161 new laws enacted tied to work relief. AFL chief William Green insists on McCarran wage amendment in the $4.88 billion program after talks with Senator McCarran and union leaders. Senate independents threaten action if relief bill stalls further.
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American killed in old Mexico shocks Douglas area
Meager reports say prominent American cattle buyer James Regan was assassinated in a Mexican mountain region once ruled by Pancho Villa. Details are sparse as telegrams from Las Vargas, Chihuahua provide only the single word assassinated. Regan crossed into Mexico at Douglas last Friday. confirmation is expected days away amid slow communications.
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Violent Storms on French Coast Continues
Violent storms batter France's Atlantic seaboard with at least six ships distressed and many fishermen lost. Lorient radio intercepted aid calls from Greek steamer Eftychia Vergotti and fishing craft. Saintes water supply threatened by storm damage. Rochfort dirigible hangar wrecked. planes damaged. earth shocks reported. rail service disrupted.
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Irish steeplechase horse wins record race in Santa Monica
In Santa Monica a seven year old Irish steeplechase horse won the biggest race in money paid, beating twenty American horses. $800,000 was bet on the eight-horse event. Los Angeles stores held a dollar sale that drew more money than the races, and Iowa’s picnic drew crowds larger than both. The writer suggests not worrying about Bolshevik unrest in the country amid the town’s busy day.
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Army Bombers Begin 10 000 Mile Training Flight
Eleven B 18 type Army bombers of the 31st bombardment Squadron lifted from March Field, California at 7 25 a m on a projected 10 000 mile round trip training flight to Panama via San Antonio and Washington. Commanded by Captain Harold D Smith, the 32 fliers expected a six to seven hour first leg to San Antonio with refueling and a tentative follow on to Washington tomorrow. One plane will be left behind at the capital while ten continue toward Panama with a fuel stop in Miami for the 1 150 mile over water hop to the canal zone. The fleet plans to remain in Panama ten days before a nonstop return to Washington covering about 2 150 miles.
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Senate and House clash over NRA extension timing
Senate and House leaders dispute who should act first on extending NRA for two years. Administration strategists favor the House to avoid Senate delays after wage bill issues. Speaker Burns and House Democrats argue the Senate should start, noting ongoing NRA investigations and House bill origins.
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Governor Signs Thousands of New Mexico Bonds in One Day
Santa Fe AP reports Governor Clyde Tingley spent the day signing 2,000 to 3,000 bonds arriving by air to refund $2,080,000 of old state debt. The action required signatures of the governor and three state officials and the governor said the move would save about $500,000.
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Capsized boat death toll reaches thirty four in St Lucia
In Castries, Castries, St Lucia to tally rising toll from a Sunday excursion boat capsize, authorities report 34 dead and six still unaccounted for as rescue and search efforts continue. In Washington, a munitions hearing saw Senator Bone accuse Bethlehem Steel of profiteering on warship contracts, a claim denied by Bethlehem president Eugene Grace.
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Senator Hatch Backs Rio Grande Canalization Amendment
Senator Hatch said he hopes the House will approve a Senate-passed amendment to the state department’s appropriation bill. The amendment would provide 60,000 dollars to cover expenses for a survey planning the canalization of the Rio Grande from Caballo Dam.
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Louisiana Legislature to Meet in Special Session
Baton Rouge reports that Senator Huey Long announced the Louisiana legislature will convene in a special session at ten oclock tonight to consider pending measures.
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Louisiana
London Austrian Foreign Minister Seeks Germany Adherence
Foreign Minister Berger Waldenegg stated that Britain expects Germany to adhere to the Rome accords on Austrian independence, signaling renewed diplomatic pressure amid postwar negotiations.
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Berger Waldenegg
Great Britain
Germany
Chicago judge dismisses grand larceny charge against Jack Rose
A warrant sworn by Lena Rose, 22, stepdaughter of Jack Rose, led to a grand larceny arrest from Santa Fe. Judge Matthew D. Hartigan dismissed the felony case in Chicago felony court.
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Jack Rose
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Lena
Matthew D. Hartigan
Farm chief warns AAA on marketing agreements
Farm Administrator Chester Davis warned Washington Congress that unless the AAA can back marketing agreements with licenses the marketing agreement method of aiding farm recovery is virtually worthless.
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Washington
Congress
Chester Davis
AAA
Government counsel fails to prove Mellon stock purchase list
Ernest H. Van Fossan, chairman of the tax appeals board, overruled a government attempt to prove that Andrew W. Mellon bought stocks from the J. P. Morgan preferred list late in 1929. The ruling shapes the tax appeals proceedings.
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Andrew W. Mellon
J. P. Morgan
Ernest H. van Fossan
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Torrance sets indoor shot put mark at 53 feet 2 inches
Charlotte Louisiana State University athlete Jack Torrance won the indoor meet with a shot put best of 53 feet 1 and a half inches. The event showcased LSU's strength in field events and highlighted Torrance as a standout performer.
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N. C
Jack Torrance
Louisiana State U
Ruth joins Braves as vice president and manager in waiting
Babe Ruth, after 21 seasons as a star in the American League, is released by the New York Yankees and signs a three-year deal with the Boston Braves of the National League. He will share profits and may buy stock, with Billy McKechnie remaining in control until Ruth is ready to manage on the field.
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Jacob Ruppert
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Billy McKechnie
Snow And Cold In Middle West
AP reports a winter storm gripping the Great Lakes and western states with deadly results in Chicago where seven deaths are linked to the blizzard. Extreme cold spreads from the Great Lakes to the Gulf. Bemidji Minnesota hit 28 degrees below zero while some areas reached freezing or near zero.
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Kansas
Stills and liquor seized in New Mexico
Two 20 gallon stills and 300 gallons of whiskey mash were seized on the farm of Frank Aten cio near Pinos Altos near the Colorado line. South of Ortiz, Duran and Gonzales were arrested and charged with possession of ten gallons of unpaid tax liquor. Raids were carried out by Colorado and New Mexico officers.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Frank Atencio
Pinos Altos
Colorado Line
Alcohol Tax Unit
Ortiz
Marco Duran
Locadio Gonzales
Colorado
Lions Club Holds Business Meeting After Schedule Change
The Lions Club conducted a regular weekly business session last night following a schedule shift from Friday noon to Monday evening. Curtis Hill's team led Tom White's team by 100 points in the attendance contest.
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Curtis Hill
Tom White
President to Send Messages to Congress
Washington on February 26 delegates from over twenty groups met to draft messages for Congress as it awaited two presidential communications on transportation and other issues. The gathering aimed to influence upcoming policy discussions and shape official responses.
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Washington
Wiley Post prepares for Stratosphere dash to New York
Los Angeles Feb 26 AP Wiley Post, famed round the world flier, waits for weather and minor adjustments to the Winnie Mae before fixing a date for his high altitude flight to New York City. The ship was forced down 125 miles northeast of here last Friday by a leaky oil line on Post's first attempt and brought back to Burbank yesterday. Post said it would be several days before he takes off again.
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Burbank
Funeral services announced for former congressman John Morrow
Santa Fe February 26 AP funeral services will be held tomorrow in Raton for John Morrow former congressman who died yesterday in Santa Fe The body will be sent from Sayre Funeral Home by train 24 to Carette Mortuary Raton Active pallbearers named Chief Justice Daniel K Sadler Justice H L Bickley Earl Smith Hugo Seaberg John Farly Henry Bean Funeral services set for St Patrick s church in Raton at 9 o clock tomorrow morning
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Raton
John Morrow
Sayre Funeral Home
Carette Mortuary
Daniel K. Sadler
H. L. Bickley
Earl Smith
Hugo Seaberg
John Farly
Henry Bean
Prospects for Lamson murder trial jury uncertain
San Jose Feb 26 AP Prospects for completing a jury for the second trial of David Lamson for wife murder remained indefinite as veniremen were questioned. Only about one third of the original panel of 150 remained. Both sides had 12 unused preemptors in reserve and six men and six women were tentatively seated. It was doubtful a mutually acceptable jury could be drawn before tomorrow night.
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Hamilton Escapes Texas Police In Wild Pursuit
In Dallas Texas February 26 a federal court jury studied the blue trails of the late Clyde Barrow era as Texas officers intensified the hunt for Raymond Hamilton Barrow and Bonnie Parker companions accused of harboring them before they were shot in Louisiana Fifteen defendants five pled guilty and the escape from a police trap at McKinney sparked a kidnapping of three farm boys while authorities pursued the fugitives across the region
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Texas
Raymond Hamilton
Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Louisiana
Gailty
Hamilton
Walker to stay in England for health this summer
London reports James J. Walker, former New York mayor, will remain in England through the summer for his health and has no plans yet for his return to the United States. In Miami Beach, Mrs. Janet Allen Walker, still generous toward Walker, denies any wrongdoing and offers help if needed.
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Miami Beach
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Nichols Surrenders in Rancher Slaying Near Bedrock
Silver City New Mexico reports a coroner's inquest into the death of William Jack Cureton, Bedrock rancher, to convene today as neighbor Thomas Nichols, who surrendered to Deputy Sam Stearman, is confined in the county jail and declines to comment on the case.
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William “Jack” Cureton
Bedrock
Cureton
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Sam Stearman
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Cureton Nichols
Hauptmann lawyers prep appeal in Lindbergh case
Trenton New Jersey February 26 AP Bruno Hauptmann's counsel moved to prepare grounds for appealing his murder conviction in the Lindbergh kidnapping. The full trial record was obtained, and support for his defense funded by about $7500 pledged by donors.
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Bruno Hauptmann
New Jersey Court of Appeals
Governor to Visit All State Institutions in State
Santa Fe reports the governor plans to visit every state institution as soon as possible. He aims to meet each board, review budgets and finances, assess programs, seek economy, and cooperate for the best interests of the state and its institutions.
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Hispanic Institute Meeting Set for March Fifth at Music Hall
In Albuquerque on February 26 the Hispanic Institute of New Mexico announced a meeting at 8 PM March 5 in Music Hall on the University of New Mexico campus. Dr. George St Clair will discuss Lope de Vega, the Golden Age dramatist, reading from Vega's poems. Prof. Arthur Campa will lead ten to twelve singers in ballads and folk songs from Vega's era. Dr. J E Englekirk oversees the program.
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N. M
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New Mexico Signs Oil Compact For Conservation
New Mexico Governor Clyde Tingley announced that his state became the first of six to sign and authorize a committee to draft and approve the oil producing compact. The agreement aims to conserve oil and gas resources through coordinated oversight.
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Santa Fe
Clyde Tingley
President Roosevelt to reestablish Federal Tender Board
Secretary Ickes announced the President will issue an executive order to reestablish the Federal Tender Board to regulate interstate oil shipments in Texas. The order was already forwarded to Hyde Park for the President's approval and action.
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