Ransom Demanded for Corpse in Mexico Case
Los Angeles report states Art Acord, actor who died by his own hand in Chihuahua City Mexico, may have his body held for ransom. Relatives, led by cousin RH Norse, claim a $2000 demand was sent to the American consul via telegraph. Senator Hiram Johnson and the state department were informed as officials seek explanation.
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Los Angeles
Jay
Acord
Chihuahua City
Mexico
RH. Nore
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
State Department
Cansul
Latin American aid urged for jobless in New York report
A New York committee led by Louis EB. Fella, Chilean consul general, urged aid for jobless Latin Americans. The report reflects concerns across Central and South America with focus on destitute communities. Harry Wallace returns from a long Dallas business trip.
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New York
Fourth Drink Might Have Been Fatal in Chicago
Fragmentary local report describes a court case in Chicago where a woman, after multiple drinks, allegedly attacked with a chair and then used kitchen utensils. Key names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The incomplete text references a Mrs Mary Qsarnowski and a cousin, with references to Feler Churchman and a universal service context.
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Universal Service
Chicago
Jan
Feler Churchman
Mary Qsarnowski
Otale
Authorities Deny Bergdoll Reports In New York
Army Intelligence and immigration officers denied reports that Grover Cleveland Bergdoll had arrived in New York from Germany aboard the liner Majestic. After investigation authorities were convinced Bergdoll was not in America.
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Bergdoll
New York
Grover Cleveland Burgeloll
Germany
California Braces After Severe Rain and Snow Storm
California seethes under a heavy rain and snow storm that battered the coastal region overnight from the mountains to the Pacific, causing flooding and debris. Residents cope as authorities warn of lingering travel hazards and power outages across Southern California.
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Los Angecey
California
Cimintuine
Pacific
More Evidence in Waring Suit in Texas Divorce Case
In Waco Texas Jan additional testimony awaited in the divorce suit of Lieut Robert Duval Waring US Army Fort Robinson Nebraska. Waring previously had a divorce granted November 1920 to Ira Haille Hill Waring of Waco with alimony set at 33 dollars monthly. The divorce was later set aside after Waring remarried and a cross action for a new divorce was filed, now before Judge D W Bartlett.
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Waco
Texas
Dieut
Rober Duval Waring
Fort Robinson
Ned
H. I. Munroe
Ira
Hailie Hill Waring
Waring
Munroe
Paris Pays Honor to Aged Educator
Paris Texas honored Trof J G Wooten 75 a famed educator and longtime Paris superintendent who died after illness. Schools stores banks and public offices closed for a day as tributes began in Paris.
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Paris
Texas
Trof
Setaolk
Wilson Denounces Disbandment Plan For Dry Society
Dr Clarence True Wilson denounces reports that the Anti-Saloon League should disband to form a dry organization backed by Idadera of commerce. He says the league is the best organized funded and supported by all church denominations and is the strongest temperance force.
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Walrerant
Washington, D. C
Clarence True Wilson
Anti-Saloon League
Idadera of Commerce
Wilson
Methodist Bord of Temperance
Estate of Actress Aubele Ritchie Post Valued at 22000
In Santa Ana on June 5 the estate of Mrs Aubele Ritchie Post retired actress who killed herself after a last meeting with friend Mrs Doris Murray Palaver was valued at 22000 in an inventory filed today. Mrs Post was formerly married to actor Gus Batea Post.
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Santa Ana
Southern Cross to Go in Museum Exhibit
The globe-circling monoplane Southern Cross was bound for Australia as an exhibit, with folded wings ready for display in the Sydney Museum after arriving at Mills field in San Francisco.
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Southern Cross
Ban Francisco
Jan
Sydney
Fam Mills
Gas in War Waris Lecture Topic by Dren Tiss
Maj A M Dren tiss chemical warfare officer Eighth Corps area warned the men bers of the Quartertinsitr kesoeve Officers association at a meeting in the Aztec building Wednesday night. He said the United States has never ratified any treaty to bar chemical use and noted improvements in gas masks for easier breathing and better comfort amid sustained effectiveness.
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A. M. Drentiss
Eighth Corps
United States
Eniol
Arctic Explorer Discovers Fossil in Death Valley
Arctic explorer from Washington to receive a Congressional Medal reports discovery of fossil algae in the fine minged strata of Death Valley near San Dingo California dated January 3. The find highlights prehistoric marine life in a region long studied by researchers and adds to ongoing paleontological work in the valley.
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Calif
Washington
Death’ Valley
Fog Holds One Hundred Ships in British Ports
A heavy London fog trapped about a hundred ships from all ports of the world in British harbors today. The movement of vessels was halted as visibility dropped, delaying arrivals and departures across major docks.
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London
British
Three in crew race invites extend to May clash
Cambridge officials announce Tarrant and Princeton accepting invitations to a triangular varsity crew race on May 2 with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The MT T Idulgory council denounced Loday.
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Cambridge
Mass
Tarrant
Princeton
Alazsachucella Institute of Technology
MT. T. Idulgory Council
Loday
Film Sparks Vienna Riots Over War Film
Mobs in Vienna on January 3 protested the American film A Quiet on the Western Front. The riot disrupted streets and threatened public order during the night.
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Vienna
Ehowing
Dr. George Davis Dies in Queens After Long Career
Dr. George Samler Davis, longtime president of the Intercollegiate Association for 20 years, retired in 1929, died yesterday at his Queens home. He led the organization and was a prominent figure in higher education in New York.
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Geouge Davis
New York
Jan
George Samler Davis
Lnter College
Queens Yeaterdas
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