Watson Named G. O. P. Leader At Conference
Senator James E. Watson of Indiana was chosen Republican leader of the Senate at the party conference. He succeeds Vice-President Curtis. Republicans also re elected their officers including President Pro Tempore Moses and Secretary Thayer. Democratic caucus re elected Senator Robinson as Minority Leader with Walsh as assistant and Sheppard as whip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James E. Watson
Indiana
Senate
Curtis
George H. Moses
Edwin Thayer
Davis Bury
Rev. E. Phillips
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Hugh L. Black
Alabama
Key Pittman
Nevada
Protem
Train wreck near Single-Shot halts Great Northern mail service
A Montana Division avalanche derails Mail Train No 27 at a tunnel near Single-Shot Spokane Washington. Three men die Benj Stumpf mail clerk Gus Maxos section foreman and Phil Tanas track walker. Four injured and all traffic halted as wreck crews clear debris and cars topple 200 feet down a bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Montana
Great Northern
Benj
Stumpf
Gus Maxos
Ion Foreman
Phil Tanas
Names of three gang slayers revealed in massacre case
Chicago report says State's Attorney lists three men as the actual shooters who used machine guns to kill seven gang members. Joe Lolordo is named as an executioner, with Pasqualino Lolordo murdered earlier. Frederick Burke and James Ray are described as other gunners, with Burke and Ray allegedly disguising themselves as police officers. Jack McGurn is said not to be one of the killers, though he may have aided planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Joe Lolordo
Pas‘qualino
Geng
Frederick Burke
James Ray
Burke
Ray
Jack McGurn
Lolordo
Students Riot At Michigan Police Dispersed By President
A 600 student rioting crowd, part of 4,000 graduates, clashed with police in Ann Arbor. The police used tear gas bombs as they battled for an hour. The disturbance followed damage to a theatre and calls for the return of arrested leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Clarence Cook
Hoover Takes Office Wee Foreign Affairs On A Smooth Course
Washington march five Hoover assumes office as relations with Western Hemisphere nations appear friendlier and smoother. He aims to resolve unsettled issues, notably Mexico’s land expropriations, while Nicaragua elections win praise from both parties and prompt calls for continued U.S. supervision. Marines question looms as a policy item for the new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Herbert Hoover
Mexico
Latin America
America
Nicaragua
Poison liquor kills fourteen in Peoria
Fourteen people die or are dying from poisonous bootleg liquor distributed in Peoria over the weekend. The coroner’s inquest is delayed as others recover or die. Maurice Mansfield, alleged local distributor, admitted importing 59 gallons from a Chicago syndicate. Walter Niebert, bartender at Stockyards Hotel, also arrested. two women among the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ben Teel
Maurice Mansfield
Chicago
Bix
Nbt
Walter Niebert
Stockyards
Factories near Arsenal hit by blasts in London
Londoners faced a scare as a string of heavy explosions rocked the Woolwich Arsenal area near London. The munition center’s primer and fuse factories were damaged and nineteen people are known to have been injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Woolwich Arsenal
Great Britain
Rothenburg Elected Speaker and Hurley Chief Clerk
R. G. Rothenburg and R. C. Hurley were unanimously chosen as Speaker and Chief Clerk respectively as the House began its 1927 permanent organization. Lawrence Kerr named assistant clerk. Elmer E. Reed sergeant at arms. Capt. Tobin chaplain. Committee members and employees announced amid caucus harmony. House adopts 1927 rules and adjourns to 1:45 p m Wednesday for joint session with Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Rothenburg
Pairbanks
House of Representatives
Harmony
R. C. Hurley
Lawence Kerr
Ketchikan
Winn, Lomen
Donnelly
Foster
tCom
A. Tobin
Tobin
Galvation Army
House
Dog Ius
Betty Dik Freich
Leela Brewer
TD. J. Hayes
Nylen, Donnelly and
Lomen
Gov. Parks
Senate
Representatives Wooster
Fisher
Plea for Help Found at Point Hugh Light
Captain Barton reported finding an unsigned note dated November 3, 1928 at Point Hugh Light appealing for a missing person named Jost. Local authorities reviewed the note but deemed there was insufficient basis to deploy search parties and noted a Petersburg official might have additional knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Barton
Point Hugh Light
Capt
Barton
United States Commissioner's Office
Stock quotations from New York March 5 mine and others
Stock quotations from New York dated March 5 show Alaska Juneau mine at 117 percent, Chesapeake Corporation 85, Cuda hy 6944, General Motors new site 81, Gold Dust 72, Mack Trucks 107, Missouri 824, National Power and Light 574, Packard Motors 143, Postum 71, Texas Corporation 9, U S Steel 183, Beth- Techem Steel 100, American Can 148, Canada Dry 83, American T and T Company 215, Continental Motors 22.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Smelting
Chesapeake Corporation
Cudahy
General Motors
New Site
Gold Dust
Mack Trucks
Missouri
National Power and Light
Packard Motors
Postum
Texas Cooration
U.S. Steel
Beth- Techem Steel
American -Can
Canada Dry
American T and T Company
Continental Motors
Body of Alaskan Trapper Recovered
The patrol boat Cygan returned to Ketchikan with the body of Joe Dempsey. Natives reported Dempsey’s dog guarding the master’s remains for months before disappearing. He likely fell from a craft and drowned as tides rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketchikan
Alaska
Cygan
Joe Denysey
Dempsey
Senate marks time awaiting House action
After organization, the Senate notified the Governor and prepared committees. The body, led by a panel including Dimond Hess Anderson and Benjamin, planned to meet with the House at 2 PM. Committee chairs span Finance, Taxation, Transportation, Education, Public Health, Judiciary, and more with a 50 50 balance in transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Senate
House
Sonate
Dimond
Hess
Anderson
Henjamin
Diamond
Dumond Hess
Finance and Corporations
Sundquist, Hess
Frame and Steel
Taxation
Dunn, Anderson
Benjamin
Fisheries
Frame
Dunn
Sundquist
Tawa
Hess and Steel
Eee
Mystery Over Woman's Death In Miami Hotel
In Miami on March 5 a 40 year old woman Mrs Nora Wilson was found dead with a bullet wound to the head in a hotel. Police initially suspect suicide as she had formerly served as housekeeper for Gus Loomis a New York winter visitor. Loomis disappeared on his private yacht amid a $25000 suit by Wilson for back salary but later returned claiming he left to avoid publicity.
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Miami
Fla
Nora Wilson
Gus Loomis
New York
Coolidge and Wife Welcomed in Northampton
Northampton Massachusetts March crowds greet former President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge as they arrive home from a private visit. The city extends a warm reception with flags and cheers as the couple steps onto the reviewing stand amid a citywide welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
Fomar
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Rockefeller Stewart bout near end in Chicago proxies
John D Rockefeller Jr fords arrive with thousands of proxies in metal cases to back Rockefeller forces against Col Robert W Stewart chairman of the board of Standard Oil of Indiana for central. Yesterday was final day for submitting proxies for checking and a Rockefeller majority is claimed. Proxies will be checked and results likely tomorrow.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Fords
Col
Robert W. Stewart
the Star~dard
Indiana
Central
Rockefeller
Roosevelt Wife Applauds Hoover Prohibition Stand
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, wife of New York's governor, endorsed President Hoover's stance on Prohibition during a talk on "Woman's Place in the World Today." She called the President's attitude a very wise thing and said women could assist in enforcing the law, likening it to Aid during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Hoover
Avey
Halibut Prices Reported From West Coast Ports
Ketchikan notes no sales on Monday while Prince Rupert BC markets report 280000 pounds of halibut sold yesterday at 11 dollars 50 cents and 6 mills per pound. The telegraph note reflects price activity across Pacific ports with modest volume.
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Prince Rupert, B. C
March
Haley Fiske Dies After Heart Attack at New York
Haley Fiske president of the Metropolitan Tire Insurance Company died suddenly in New York from a heart attack. He pioneered health programs for industrial policyholders and helped establish a visiting nurse service for Metropolitan Life Insurance.
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Insurance
Associated Press
Haley Fiske
New York
Metropolitan Tire Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Federals and Rebels Clash Over Five Mexican States
March 5 report cites first bloodshed in the Mexican revolution with government and rebel forces battling across five states. Monterey claimed by rebels after a heavy siege at the railway hub. Loyalists report victory in Vera Cruz. fighting also noted in Coahuila Sonora and Sinaloa as central plans a two front campaign led by Calles and General Almazan with General Escobar opposing.
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Mexico City
Monterey
Nuevo Leon
Vera Cruz
Coahuila
Sonora
Sinaloa
President Hoover Begins First Full Day at White House
President Hoover arrived at 8:55 A.M. to start his first full day as Chief Executive. He switched on the lights, banishing gloom, and began work with an uninterruptible morning free of formal engagements, studying a data packet prepared for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
White House
Alaska Flier to Soon Wed in Nome
The engagement of Miss Ada Arthur and Piet Noel Wien is announced in Nome. Wien plans a rapid departure for Siberia once fur trader disputes with the airplane company are resolved. He may fly to Wrangell Island for furs for the Soviets and to deliver supplies to the Tsisaders.
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Nome
Alaska
March
Ada Arthur
Piet Noel Wien
Wien
Siberia
Wrangell Island
Five Nations Enter New Atlantic Ocean Race
London reports five nations United States Great Britain Germany France and Italy have entered a fresh Atlantic ocean race as Britain predicts faster transits. The Mauretania long speed queen at 25 knots faces rivals with rising budgets and larger shipyards. Continued on Page Two.
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Tania
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Italy
Mauretania
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Ibnisie Ione
Ela
Maria Janescu
Galveston
Sheila Lia Gal
San Francisco
Elisabeth Simon
Hungery
Roger Cortes
Stort
Rothenburg
Hurley
Point Hugh
States
Rai
Canadian Provinces
St.cach
Petersburg
Pla
Ashington
Thoover
Marvel Crossman
Center
Ted
Los Fc
Wife
Rockefeller Stewart
Calley
Almaran
Gonzalo Escobar
Europe
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