Flood Peril Increases As Alabama Town Submerged
Southern Alabama rivers flood areas near Montgomery with Geneva city report of 20 feet deep water in the Disiness district. Refugee camps form as 3,500 residents evacuate Genovia area. At Big Creek camp measles outbreak prompts urgent Health Department serum arrival.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Vig Creek
Elka
Lape
Wa Coo
Dothans
Geneva
National Guard
Big Creek
State Health Department
Wilbur names officials to survey Interior leases
Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur announces that Commissioner Spry of the Land Office, George Smith director of the Geological Survey, and Solicitor Finney will survey all leases granted by the Interior Department. The move implements Hoover administration policies.
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Washington
Secretary of Interior
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Spry
Land Office
George Smith
Geological Survey
Solicitor Finney
Interior Department
Hoover
Beav er Bag Limit Fined by U S Commissioner
Charles Lamont of Flat Alaska was fined 100 dollars for exceed ing the beaver bag limit in 1927 by the United States Commissioner at that place. Information leading to the charge was recently brought before authorities.
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Charles Lamont
Flat
Alaska
United States
Lamont
Washington legislature ends long deadlock with road budget
The Twenty First Legislature of Washington adjourned after passing a road budget of 23 734 445 dollars. The session closed 21 2 hours beyond the legal limit, marking a record length for a deadlock resolution. Senate and House conferees settled differences before adjournment.
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Olympia
Wash
State of Washington
Senate
House
China Bases Hopes On Air Transport
China advances toward airmindedness with plans for passenger mail and freight air routes. Officials nationwide discuss building airplane networks, with Canton, Nanking, and Shanghai spearheading aviation growth amid financial constraints. Government funding and private subscription drive efforts to develop commercial aviation in Asia.
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China
Yangsze
Pacific Ocean
Canton
Mukden
Aviation Bureau
South China Governmmnt
Asia
Nanking
Shanghai
Meningitis rumors swirl after ship deaths and quarantine
March 16 report from Seattle describes rumors linking recent deaths in Washington to spinal meningitis after hundreds of Orientals, including former shipmates, were quarantined in Honolulu Seattle and Port Townsend. Physicians say the spread is unlikely and cite a recent death of Emma Miller a Walla Walla bookkeeper as the latest victim.
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Seattle
Honolulu
Port Townsend
Washington
Se‘abtle
Emma Miller
Walla Walla, Wash
Constance Talmadge Announces She Will Marry Third Time
Hollywood report states actress Constance Talmadge confirmed her engagement to Townsend Netcher, a Chicago merchant. They plan a May 8 Beverly Hills wedding at Buster Keaton’s home, making her third marriage after John Pialoglou and Capt Alastair MacIntosh. Netcher was married to Gertrude Selby and recently divorced.
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Hollywood
Cal
Constance Talmadge
Townsend Netcher
Chicago
Beverly Hills
Buster Keaton
Natalie Talmadge Keaton
Constance
John Pialoglou
Alastair MacIntosh
Netcher
Gertrude Selby
Federals and Rebels Close In For Battle
Mexico City March 16 The battle over Torreon nears as Federal columns push within 30 miles of the rebel stronghold. Gen Calles reportedly in Durango while air scouts note preparations for retreat. Insurgents claim Canitas railroad junction is held by rebels, AP dispatch says no rebels nearby.
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Mexico City
Torrean
Calles
Durango
Foscobar
Torredo
Canitas
Associated Press
Federal Army
Judge Clece's Dog Team Wins Signal Corps Trophy
In Fairbanks Alaska on March 16 Judge Cecil H. Clegg led his mixed Siberians and bird dogs to victory in the 58 mile race, finishing in five hours 33 minutes 50 seconds to claim the Signal Corps Trophy. Herbert Lawrence placed second driving for Walter Lafok, with Fred Stickman of Nenana third. Joe Stickman, last year's winner from Nulato, trailed the field after starting late. The harsh 30 below cold and rugged mountain trail affected drivers and dogs alike.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Cecil H. Clegg
Signal Corps
Herbert Lawrence
Yukon River
Joe Stickman
Nulato
Stickman
Gun Battle in Detroit Ends in Fatalities
In Detroit on March 16 an unidentified man died and two others were fatally wounded during a running gun battle as two traffic patrolmen tried to stop a speeding car. A policeman was shot. the condition of the two surviving men was not disclosed.
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Detroit
Mich
Floating Mines Endanger British Coastal Shipping
The admiralty warns mariners to avoid trawling near areas where unexploded WWI mines may lie on the seabed. Off Land's End, South Devon, Dover Straits, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Northumbria coasts, the Orkneys and Heligoland Bight, remaining mines could still be dangerous. Also reported: Gustav Hellermann, a 91 year old German, forms an automobile club for youngsters with about 80 members joining.
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London
Admiralty
Land's End
South Devon
Straits of Dover
Norfolk
Yorkshire
Northumbrian
Orkneys
Heligoland Bight
Gustav Hellermann
Hagen
Germany
Two Indicted for Murder of Gangsters in Chicago
Seven indictments naming Jack McGurn and John Scalise as killers of seven Moran gangsters slain on St Valentine s Day were returned by the Grand Jury in Chicago. McGurn and Scalise, said to be Capone followers, are jailed. Witnesses included relatives of the victims. One victim reportedly cried, Come on Mac, at the death scene.
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Chicago
Ill
Jack McGurn
John Scalise
George Moran Grangsters
McGurn
Scalis
al Capone
Mac
Stock Quotations From New York March 16
Alaska Juneau ming stock 7 percent quote. American Smelting 118. Chesapeake 83. Cudahy 58. General Motors new issue 88.4. Gold Dust 77. International Paper A 32 B 22. Nat Power and Light 57. Packard Motors 1397. Postum 73. Mack Trucks 106.74. U S Steel 188. Bethlehem 108. American Telephone 215.4.
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New York
Alaska
Prince Chichibu Lives Common Soldier's Life
Prince Chichibu heir to the throne of Japan follows a plain daily routine at the army staff college. The lieutenant and student officer eats the college luncheon of rice, fish, and vegetables for about 12 cents. He walks two miles each morning from his mansion and arrives by 8:30.
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Tokyo
Chiheir
Japan
Army Staff College
Hospital Notes on Recoveries and Discharges
Mrs. A Haglund, hospitalized for about three weeks after a major operation, departed for home this morning. Mrs. James Grant of Hoonah underwent a major operation today at the hospital. Mrs. C W Carter, who had undergone a major operation about three weeks ago, left the hospital for home yesterday afternoon.
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A. Haglund
James Grant
Hoonah
C. W. Carter
Frank E. Warner Debuts Single Bill This Missouri Session
Veteran Missouri senator Frank E. Warner has introduced only one bill in this session. The measure was filed amid a light legislative agenda as he continues public service.
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Frank E. Warner
Missouri Senate
Plane Believed Sheltered Cove Awaiting Weather Improve
A six passenger Boeing that left Seattle for Juneau last Thursday with five aboard is not yet located. The only definite report came from Seattle via AP stating the plane hopped from Alert Bay to a protected cove north of Alert Bay awaiting better weather. Rumors placed it at Swanson's Bay near Prince Rupert, but no confirmation exists. The Admiral Evans and coastal stations monitor for updates as rumors spread.
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Boeing
Seattle
Juneau
Empire
Associated Press
Alert Bay
Swanson's Bay
Prince Rupert
The
Seattle Post- Intelligencer
Albert Bay
Swanson’s Bay
Ketchikan
Signal Corps
Admiral Evans
Hat Ketchikan
Albanian Ruler Aims to Halt Feuds Like Mussolini
Tirana March 16 Premier Mussolini's crackdown on Mafia violence inspires King Zogu to suppress Albania's blood feuds. The ancient vendetta system in remote Albania often spurs cycles of homicide. Truces by local leaders are temporary, with feuds renewed when unredressed.
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Tirana
Albania
Mussolini
Sicily
Sardinia
Zogu
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