Big as a Whale and a Small Bomb in News
Arthur Brisbane reflects on Roosevelt fishing tales and a mutiny at sea. He links small bombs to mutinies, questions air power and ships, and notes Turkish and Islamic shifts while comparing railroad regulation and wartime threats to crime and labor disruption.
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Allah
Miami
Fla
Vincent Antor
Nourmahal
Roosevelt
Grad
Vate
Groton
Harvard
Java
Soutineera
Neel
de Zeven Providen
Washington
Three Dead and Two Wounded in Denver Auction House Shootout
In downtown Denver an auction room erupted in gunfire as Rice opened fire with an automatic pistol. Detective George Schneider was killed, along with Charles Willis and W. B. Buckwalter. Detective John Des and Willis were wounded. Rice was shot by police after a 75-shot exchange. Crowds fled as glass shattered and patrons hid.
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Denver
Feb
INS
Ann Bultles
Denyer
Dengere
George Sehneider
Gay Rice
BR. Gry
John F. Des
Charles Willis
W. B. Buckwalter
Buckwalter
Willis
Autlior
Rice
Schneider
Dea
Rice Aho
Des
Wallis
Buckwater
Den
Hoover Finishing Farewell Speech
President Herbert Hoover prepared to deliver his final address tonight at the National Republican Club in Washington. The valedictory will recount his presidency and aim to revive Republican morale ahead of the 1930 congressional elections.
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Washington, D. G
Herbert
Hoover
National Republican Club
New York
Yatch
Sino Japanese Troops Engage on Manchukuo Front
Chinese and Japanese forces clashed in brisk engagements along the Manchukuo frontier near Chao Yang and Kai areas. Chinese troops attempt to delay a Japanese advance as the rebel province may threaten China’s hold in the region.
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Suanghai
Chao-Yang
Kai
China
Garnishment of Governor's Pay Stirs Michigan
LANSING Mich Feb 11 The governor William A Comstock faces garnishment of his salary by Lincoln National Life Insurance to satisfy a 7000 leasehold judgment. With his pay cut to 4000 yearly the action may strip him of most of his two year term. A bill to protect state employees salaries has been introduced. Comstock, Michigan's first Democratic governor in 89 years, comments on adversity and paying his bills.
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Lansing
Mich
William A. Comstock
Michigan
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Comstock
Bur Dure
Anaconda Copper Head John D. Ryan Dies in New York
John D. Ryan chairmen of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company died in New York at age due to heart trouble. He had served as second assistant secretary of war and director of the army air service during World War I. Earlier he led military relief for the Red Cross succeeding Jefferson TeKiran.
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New York
John D. Ryan
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Ryan
Army Air Service
Newton D. Baker
The
Red Cross
Op. Jefferson Te. Kiran
Two Resist Arrest Ends in Fatal Shootout Near Claxton
In Claxton Nebraska an unidentified man was shot dead and his companion critically wounded after a gun battle with two deputy sheriffs following a speeding arrest. Deputy Arthur Lazear was lightly wounded while Charles Hradley escaped unharmed. The dead man’s companion remained unidentified.
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Claxton
Neb
INS
Here
Arthur
Bud'’) Lazear
Charles Hradley
Mermoz Prepares Return Flight Amid South Atlantic Hope
NATAL Brazil February 11 Jean Mermoz and a six member crew prepare for a return flight across the South Atlantic in the French airplane Arc en Ciel. The team rests in Natal after arriving from Rio de Janeiro as they gear up for the ocean crossing.
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Natal
Brazil
South Atlantic
Jean Mermoz
Arc-en-Clel
Flo de Janeiro
Hoover Proclaims Death Valley a National Monument
President Hoover issued a proclamation declaring Death Valley, California a national monument on the recommendation of Secretary of the Interior Wilbur. The act designates the vast desert region as a preserved historic and natural site, aiming to safeguard unique landscapes and resources for public use and enjoyment.
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Death Valley
Washington, D. C
INS
Hoover
Denil Valley
California
Secretary of Interior
Wilbiy
Bank Robbery Beats Trio in Washington Ind.
In Washington Indiana on February 1 two youthful bandits held up a Washington State bank, assaulted two officers and a customer with gun butts, and escaped with about $600 in cash. Victims included Ralph Burton 68 assistant cashier Ralph Pipher 25 bookkeeper and Ben Dillin 58 city councilman.
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Washington
Ind
Washington State
Tohletra
Ralph Burton
Cartier
Ralph Pipher
Ben Dillin
City Counclimat
Long and Ansell clash over Overton fraud probe
In New Orleans a senate investigation into John Overton’s election sparked a near riot as Huey Long confronted General Ansell accusing campaign fund manipulators of causing Union Indemnity Company’s failure. Williams testified Overton’s crooked election and dummy candidates influenced policing races.
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Long
Ansell
Bowell
Howell
Enator Long
Sale of Milford College Revealed
Milford Tex Feb 11 The sale of the properties of the Southern Presbyterian Woman's College closed for three years was announced by a group of educators. Plans call for reopening as a high school next August with no college courses next year, but additions will be made as needed.
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Milford
Tex
INS
Southern Presbyterian Woman's College
Former Polish Premier Whienty Witas Sentenced to Prison
WARSAW Feb 11 INS reports former Premier Whienty Witas was sentenced to 48 months in prison for violation of government decrees and plotting against the Republic. Ten other opposition leaders received sentences from one to five years.
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Warsaw
INS
Whienty Witas
Ieaders
Woman Freed on Bail in Lindy Case
Roanoke Virginia February 11 Mrs Elsie Harvey 26 year old mother held with her husband Norman Harvey and Joe Bryant in connection with the Lindbergh extortion attempt won liberty under 6000 bond today Her husband and Bryant are held in county jail in default of 25000 bond set in each case All are charged with using the mails in their extortion plot and conspiracy
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Roanoke
Elsie Harvey
Charles A. Lindbergh
Liberty
Norman Harvey
Joe Bryant
Kingfish Gets Free Advice Amid Senate Inquiry
In Leans Louisiana the self styled Mingfish Senator Huey Long faced taunts during Juday's senate committee inquiry into alleged funds tied to Senator-elect John Overton. Earl Cristenberry, Long's associate, challenged veteran Senator Edwin Broussard who leveled fraud charges after Overton's defeat. Broussard retorted with a sharp quip as the exchange grew heated.
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Earl Cristenberry
Senate Committee
John Overton
Long
Cristenberry
Edwin Broussard
Overton
Broussard
Lower Valley Picketing Set in Harlingen
Feb 11 Harlingen reports well organized pickets to guard Lower Rio Grande Valley crops against unsatisfactory prices. Cameron County farmers to join a regional movement. highways in Hidalgo County already picketed. A permanent Lower Valley picket organization to form in San Benito Monday. Peaceful methods planned, with demonstrations against crop sales at cash-only terms. Major demand is cash in full for produce, with current payments partly in kind or contingent on outside market sales.
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Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley
Cameron County
Hidalgo County
Lower Valley
San Benito
Silent film star seeks Reno divorce amid hotel stay
Car lyle Blackwell, once a noted silent era actor, arrived in Reno to establish residence and pursue a divorce from his English wife Leah Blackwell. He rented an apartment in a fashionable hotel and said he planned an indefinite stay as part of the divorce process.
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Reno
Digitem
Carlyle Blackwell
Hus
Leah Blackwell
St Louis Reds in Anti Hitler Riot
In St Louis a demonstration against Hitler and fascism outside the German consulate was dispersed by police. Authorities said most participants were Communists and menaced order during the event on February 11.
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St. Louis
St, Louis
INS
Stneronn
Young Garner May Run for Mayor in Uvalde
UVALDE Feb 11 Tony G Garner son of Speaker John Garner is being drafted by friends to run for mayor of Uvalde. It would be his first venture into politics as Mayor Andrew Smyth is not seeking re election.
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Philip J. Roosevelt
Minneapol and
St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commision
Roosevelt
Darok
Lta
Atk
Uvalde
Tony G. Garner
John Garner
Young Garner
Andrew ¥. Smyth
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Sunday sees rising temperatures with a low around 28 to 32 degrees and a high near 60 degrees. Winds shift light to moderate from the north and east, with coastal and regional variations noted across East Texas and West Texas sectors.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mthmeri
Norton
Frigid Blagts Renew Grasp On Mid West
A new cold wave grips the Midwest bringing subzero to near zero temperatures. Dakotas to Michigan and northern Ohio face the worst, with Chicago near two degrees above zero as record lows return. Deaths linked to the cold rise, while the South sees moderating warmth and rain on the Pacific coast.
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Mid-West
Middle West
Dakotas
Michigan
Ohio
Canada
Great Lakes
Bliszard
United States
Bireau
Chithee Wese
Ts Xuburbe
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Torinan T
Weather Bureau
Atlantic Seaboard
Chicago
California
Pacific
Puget Sound
Rocky Mountain
Denver
Dallas
Kansas City
Atlanta
Mércury
Dirmingham
Charleston
Chratstonooga
Jacksonville
Memphis
Mobile
Miami
New Orleans
Raleigh
Teampa
Vicksburg
Waco Police Buy Radio Units For Patrol Cars
Waco police will install a radio system including broadcasting gear, three motorcycles with receivers, and radio-equipped patrol cars. City Manager BE McAdams announced the purchase and expected installation within six days.
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WACO
Iwi
Waco Pov Teo
McAdams
Farley Party to Undergo Cleanup Notice Given
A Farley aligned faction in Coral Gables Florida announced plans to reform its Democratic party structure aligning with the incoming Roosevelt administration. James A Purity noted as a key ally discussed launching immediate recovery measures after March 4 and cautioned both parties against obstructing progress for local advantage.
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Farley
Coral Gablins
INS
James A. Purity
Roosevelt
Lomell
Democracy
Democratic Party
Miamij
Florida
Roosevelt Democrats
Democratic National Committee
Senate
Congress
Women to Direct Belmont Services
New York Feb 11 The funeral of Mrs Oliver H P Belmont at St Thomas church tomorrow afternoon will follow her wish for a service marked by symbols of the women s struggle for independence. The family asked the National Womans Party, of which she was president, to arrange the services.
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New York
Oliver H. P. Belmont
St Thomas’ Church
National Woman's Party
Husband Held in Murder of Wife Case
In St. Louis on February 11, Joseph Mantin was ordered held on homicide charges by a coroner's jury investigating the shooting of his wife Ruth Mantis. Mantin claimed she shot him and that she had left him after an argument in Tower Grove Park before being run down by a car in the alleged snow drift incident.
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ST. Louis
INS
Joseph Mantin
Arcond
Ruth Mantis
Mantin
Mail Sled Adrift on Ice in Behring
In Anchorage Alaska a mail sled with six dogs and 400 pounds of mail was adrift on ice in the Bering Sea. A plane piloted by Jerry Jones and Rudy Galfer surveyed the scene and reported the ice cake drifting away from shore.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Feb
INS
Bering Sea
Jerry Jones
Rudy Galfer
Johnson Taken Toward the End of Life on State Panel
Tyler February reports Johnson veteran state highway commissioner has fallen seriously ill after several days of poor health. Local readers fear the illness could be fatal as officials stated he was near death tonight.
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Tyler
Cone Johnson
State Highway Commissional
Johnson
Ex Representative Freed From Prison Leaves Leavenworth
Lawrence O'Brien former state representative is released from Leavenworth federal prison after serving time for income tax evasion. He is met at the gates by his wife and heads to Chicago by car.
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Leavenworth
Kaw
Ped. I
INS
Lawrence O'Brien
Tools
Ponientiary
Nnt
Chicago
Drafters Advise US Will Aid League in Manchuria Crisis
A League of Nations report urged U S support for the league while condemning Japan. It calls for a new autonomous Manchurian state under Chinese sovereignty, withdrawal of Japanese forces from key zones, and non recognition of Manchukuo. The plan envisions negotiations with the United States and Russia supervising China Japan disputes.
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Geneva
League of Nations’ Assembly
Japan
United States
Russia
Washington State Department
China
Nanking
Tokio
Jeagué
League
Che
Pach
Final Instructions Drafted as Japan Plans League Move
Tokyo officials labored through the day and will continue drafting the cabinet final instructions by Yosuke Matsuoka. The cabinet will approve them Monday and seek Emperor Hirohito's sanction, signaling Japan's likely withdrawal from the League of Nations. Meanwhile festivities for the Kigensetsu holiday delayed cabinet meetings as Marshal Chang Hsien-Liang ordered 20,000 troops to reinforce Manchukuo border, hinting at a possible Japanese push into Jehol province.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
Yosuke Matsuoka
League of Nations
Hiromia
Tupai
League
Sitanhaikwan
Chang Msven-Liang Las
Manchukuo
Jeho
Kansas Farmers to Stage Protest March Next Thursday
Militant Kansas farmers announced a planned protest march on the state capitol next Thursday to demand mortgage relief. The move comes amid widespread turmoil over foreclosures and farm debt woes, signaling organized action by agrarian groups to push for policy changes.
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Kansas
Lincoln
Neb
Pen. U
INS
State Capitol
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