First Woman Governor Sworn In Ross Becomes Wyoming Leader
Desi and her efforts to the state and redefine upon divine help for strength and guidance Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross at noon today was sworn into office as governor of Wyoming and became the first woman executive of any commonwealth in the United States in an atmosphere hushed and reverent. Chief Justice Potter quietly administered the oath as Bishop N S Potter gave an invocation. The audience was silent and undemonstrative as Mrs Ross spoke with an occasional tear and sob for the tragic circumstances that brought her to the office.
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Associated Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Wyoming
Commonwealth
United States
William B. Ross
Potter
Wyoming Supreme Court
Ross
Lucas
Ten Story Pittsburg Building Blaze Threatens Downtown
Pittsburg heart, Jan. 5. A ten story building on Penn Avenue burned, injuring two firemen and causing more than 2 dozen firms to suffer losses. Fire Chief Shanahan estimated damage at 500000 as interior of the structure, home to I Robbins and Son, was destroyed. Heat shattered windows and debris filled the street.
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Shanahan
I. Robbins and Son
Youn Avenue
Partus
Penn Avenue
Pitt Theater
Alvin Theater
Penn ,Avenue
Eer
Two Residences and Garage Looted in Sunday Burglary
Police report two residences and a garage burglarized Sunday. Mattie Price of 1203 West Russell Place reported six silk dresses eight bed sheets six pillow slips one coat suit two dresses three shirts two boxes of handkerchiefs and a pair of slippers stolen. HH Perrin of 2807 West Frouston Street said a spare tire was taken from his garage. J J Ferguson of 106 Howard Street reported theft of four suit and pistol from his room.
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Mattie Price
West Russell Place
HH. Perrin
West Frouston Street
J. J. Ferguson
Howard Street
Alleged Payroll Bandit Captured in Chicago
Sergeant John McMahan of the San Francisco police captured William Ryan alias Smith or Schmidt in Chicago. Ryan is wanted for the December 4 theft of 47,700 dollars and 60,000 dollars in bonds from Pacific Gas and Electric Company messengers. McMahan also recovered 2,585 dollars in currency believed to be part of the loot.
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Chicago
John McMahan
San Francisco
William Ryan
Smith
Schmidt
Pacific Gas and Plectric Company
Devember 4
McMahan
Seizure of 1100 Quarts of Liquor in Beaumont
Federal agents seized bonded whiskeys valued at over 73000 in Beaumont. Four drivers were arrested for transportation of liquor. three men Beck Beaumont G L Rogers Houston YW Davidson Galveston posted bonds of 500 each, Wouse Dallas could not, and the haul marks the largest in local history. Arrests followed early after 2 AM on the Houston road.
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Houston
YW. Davidson
Galveston
Wouse
Dallas
Farmers Co operative Marketing Meet Opens in Washington
The National Council of Farmers Co operative Marketing opens its third annual convention in Washington with debates on policy for pending legation on farmers co operative marketing. Nearly a billion dollars in annual business is represented by more than 1,160,000 members. Delegates are welcomed by President Coolidge at the White House. Frank O Lowden of Illinois addresses the opening session. R W Bingham of Townsville Ky presides. Canadian wheat pool president A J McPhail also speaks. The four day meeting continues.
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National Counell of Farmers Co-Operative
Coolidge
White House
Frank O. Lowden
Tlinois
Association
R. W. Bingham
Townsville
A. J. McPhail
Canadian Co-Operative Wheat Pool
Judge West Insists Jurors Must Be On Time
In United States District Court, Judge DuVal West warned jurors to attend promptly at 9:30 with emphasis that lateness delays the entire panel. Several summoned individuals did not respond when names were called, and one prospective juror was excused for illiteracy in English.
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West
United States District Court
DuVal West
Tong outbreak feared in New York Chinatown murder case
Police report a fresh Tong outbreak in New York City's Chinatown linked to the murder of Chin Ding, alleged Hip Sing member, amid violent activity at a Chinatown restaurant.
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New York
Chin Ding
Chinatown
District Attorney targets gamblers fences hijackers in Bexar county
District Attorney M. Chambers vows aggressive enforcement of all laws in Bexar county. With investigators Duke Carver and Louis Cardenas, he plans broadside actions on gambling houses by targeting landlords. He warns fences, hijackers, and drunk driving will be pursued to curb crime and clear the dockets.
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Gemblers
Bexar County
Wences
Mig
M. Chambers
Mr. Chambers
Chambers
Duke Carver
Louis Cardenas
Mir
District Attorney Chambers
Daniel S. Martin 83 Dies in Brooklyn
Daniel Strobel Martin aged 83 former professor of geology at Rutgers Female College and Columbia College for Women died at his Brooklyn home. He was a life member of the New York Academy of Sciences the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the New York Mineral Club.
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Daniel Strobel Martin
Rutgers Female College
College For Women
Columbia
Brooklyn
New York Academy of Sciences
American Association For the Advancement of Science
New York Mineral Club
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