Flood Devastates California Ranches Near Los Angeles
A massive flood from the St Francis dam breach devastates Carey’s Ranch and nearby properties along the canyon highway, sweeping away homes, outbuildings, gardens, and stock. Rescue crews report scattered survivors and describe extensive loss of life and damage across the region as authorities assess the dam’s failure and its impact on the city’s water system.
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Los Angele
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Treasury chief refuses Liberty bond gift in Teapot Dome probe
Andrew Mellon told investigators he declined a $50,000 Liberty bond gift from Harry Sinclair to the GOP and sent back the proposed amount via a check as suggested by Hays. The testimony underscores ongoing scrutiny of oil era dealings and political financing.
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Death List from St Francis Dam Disaster at YEWHALL
A partial list of residents believed dead in the St Francis dam collapse includes the Mathis family the Burns family the Hughes family and more than a dozen others. The group lived near Aerel fo and were swept away by floodwaters. Additional identifications note widows and children among the victims with several families listed in the affected area.
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Wiliam F. Weinland
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Youth recounts flood scenes in valley sweep
Witnesses describe widespread devastation as floodwaters ripped through fields, barns, and homes. Residents recall bridges washed away, power lines down, and debris piling like a riverbed while families search for missing neighbors and cling to hope amid receding waters.
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Bonds and bribe inquiries Tie Mellon Butler testimony
Testimony details a 1928 bid by Sinclair bonds to Secretary Mellon and William Butler to erase a 1920 deficit. Mellon and Butler deny involvement, while Hays explains a $200000 hatch backing the effort. Senator Walsh presses for disclosure as the Senate Teapot Dome inquiry continues.
Butler Testifies He Spurned Bonds
SUINGTON March 18 UP William M Roller chairman of his Republican national amicilies testified at a police investigation that Wal He Mary Kelley intent to have him secure a package. Butler said he rejected the proposition and Ways asked him to sign bonds. The package was opened and Lays took it away.
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Industrial progress and worker benefits debated in 1910s view
An article argues modern machinery boosts productivity with workers doing more in less time. It proposes a five day week and longer days off for leisure, claiming full industry development requires consumers among workers, not just rich producers. It cites Henry Ford and stresses avoiding overproduction while warning against socialism.
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Voting light in 5 A hospital election continues
Residents gathered in Berthaven hall as Better Schools supporters spoke Monday night. Frank Haines Judge 0 and My Fitzhugh urged board reforms while defending dismissals at Brackenridge Senior School. A letter from Md Kelly of the Minneapolis Millers explained Garrett Field was free and not rented as alleged by the Citizens ticket.
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Minneapolis Millers
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Sinclair and Fall Meet in El Paso Oil Man on Trip
Eb Paso March 13 U F Sinclair oil magnate tired here last Thursday from Ponty City Okla after attending funeral of James J McGraw a life long friend is on his way to New York City today The Sinclair party left here last night to a private car seed to Southern Pacific train Wilcher Mr Sinclair and friend Albert B Full former secretary of the interior entertained at the Full home and enjoyed a ride visiting the site where the PanTex company is building an oil refinery it was the first time since his return from Washington that Mr Fall had ventured on such a long automobile trip
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Death of William Kent Former U S Conquerist Passes at Home
William Kent, once a noted United States conqueror and internationally known philosopher, died at his home on March 1 in California. The obituary notes his prominent public profile and long career.
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