Durkin Arrest Marks End of Jesse James Style Bandit Era
WASHINGTON reports the arrest of Martin James Durkin in St. Louis ending the Jesse James type bandit threat, according to justice department sleuths. Also a Florida East Coast derailment near Hypoluxo injures seven on the Miami to New York run, with cars overturned and ground sinking under a northbound main track.
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Martin James Durkin
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Jesse James
Justice Department
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Florida Special
Florida East Coast Railroad
New York
Hypoluxo
Lakeworth
W. C. Nambly
Nathan Goodman
C. Masse
Orlando
L. F. West
New York City
Bessie Grant
Asheville
N. C
Mark W. Meriwarth
H. Hargrett
Washington, D. C
ST. Augustine
Florida East Co
Ppetine
Acci
Durkin Captured Ends Decade of High Profile Manhunt
Durkin, the so called sheik bandit, was seized after a long coast-to-coast chase that began with the murder of government agent Edward Shanahan and a skirmish that left Sgt. Harry Gray dead. Federal and state officers planned to try him in Chicago for murder, with the gallows as the objective, as Durkin’s escape attempts and disguises were detailed in testimony.
Georgia Boys to Swing from Single Gallows
Columbus Ga January 21 Wil 2 he ete tae il hang a same time day morning January 29 ie the murder of Howard Underwood according to preparations being made at the county jail here The boys will stand side by side over separate trap doors which will be dropped when the execu tiomer chops the single piece of rope that suits them The dl tones of the fall will be about six eet This is the sixth date set for hanging the boys the during their two years' fight to obtain com mutation of sentence and if noth ing interferes the execution will take place around noon.
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Columbus
Howard Underwood
Warden May Have to Execute Man at Sing Sing
Warden Lawes faces the prospect of personally executing Ambrose J. Ross after Ross is sentenced to death for a bank robbery involving Ernest L. and linked to John Slattery whose sentence was commuted to life. Lawes plans interviews with several potential executioners and will not disclose the chosen name.
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Sing Sing
Ors
Ambrose J. Ross
Ross
John Slattery
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First National Bank
Bellmoore
L. I
Ernest L
Atlanta Council Considers Police Undercover Probe Request
Atlanta Jan. 21 The city faces a federal investigation after A B Hartfield new police committee chairman requested 600 dollars to hire undercover men to gather evidence of alleged police corruption. He claims officers take protection money from bootleggers and that four Solicdsnin were seen transporting liquor for illicit whiskey dealers as part of the probe.
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Romerman Ifiam B. Hartsfield
Police Committee
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Teaden
Atlanta Men Held in Crescent City
New Orleans investigators probe Harry Gaul, 29, and Johnae 25, both of Atlanta, linked to illicit betting schemes. Arrested on complaint, they allegedly operated agencies in multiple cities to relieve betting congestion at the Fair Grounds. Authorities say they handled sizable security funds for bets across locations.
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de' On
Harry Gaul
John Ae
Atlanta
Fair Grounds
Ike Boone Sold to Frisco Club
Boston January 21 Ike Boone Red Sox outfielder has been sold to the Frisco club operated by H McCarthy former Pacific Coast League president for cash. Boone played two seasons with Boston after coming from San Antonio and previously with New Orleans in the Southern Association. He is a native of Alabama.
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Ike Boone
Red Sox
H. McCarthy
Boston American
Boone
San Antonio
Texas
New Orleans
Mystery Shrouds Park Ridge Recluse Death Case
The body of 77 year old Mrs. Mary French, who hid behind a ghostly mannequin in her Park Ridge attic for two decades, may be autopsied by Coroner Oscar Wolff to determine natural causes. Witnesses mention a possible husband alive and a hurried embalming in Chicago.
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Mary French
Park Ridge
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Oscar Wolff
Kethiman
Buri
John Deisness
Bacon Proposes New Federal Shipping Bill
Rep Bacon of Newark introduced a bill separating the fleet corporation from the shipping board to be replaced by a three member merchant commission with regulatory and quasi judicial duties and creating a federal shipping council and regional advisory councils. The measure follows merchant marine conference recommendations and echoes Coolidge calls to curtail shipping board powers and place fleet control under a single executive.
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Shipping Council
Repeee Bacon
Republican
Newark
Scott
House Merchant Marine Committee
National Merchant Marine Conference
Shipping Board
President Coolidge
Congress
Vicksburg to Get New Modern Hotel
A. H. Alvis of Jackson announces a new seven story 143 room Hotel Vicksburg on Cherry Street in Vicksburg Mississippi. The project costs about half a million dollars and should be completed within eleven months. Associates secured options on three quarters of a million dollars in property to expand Cherry Street business.
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A. H. Alvis
Jackson
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Alvisee
Colima Volcano Reawakens Causing Local Fear
Reports from Mexico City say Colima volcano has resumed activity after a period of dormancy. Nearby residents are notably frightened, and authorities monitor the crater for further eruptions.
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Mexico City
Colima
Traffic Law About Horse Drawn Vehicles Sparks Debate
A Washington traffic regulation proposal bans horse drawn vehicles on main streets as a safety measure, with critics arguing it forces local youths to learn about horses rather than road rules. The debate centers on street use and public safety in the city.
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Washington
Shooting Claim Against Sheriff and Bondsmen Filed
Ernest Graham of western Mobile County sues Sheriff Leon Schwarz and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company for 20000 damages claiming a May 15 shooting by an unknown deputy left a fractured right leg. Graham is represented by Gordon Edington and Jere Austill. Schwarz denies knowledge of the suit and says he does not recall any deputy firing on Graham.
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Mobile County
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Ernest Graham
Graham
Atorneys
Gordon
Schwarz
American Sculptors Sought for Cathedral Work
Ralph Adams Cram said the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine has sought American sculptors for the baptistry figures but foreigners have not been barred. A trustees committee plans an inquiry after discussions about American art standards for the twentieth century.
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Ralph Adams Cram
New York Times
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Mass
New Messiah to Plan Canada Tour
London Ontario reports a letter suggests J Krishnamurti hailed as Messiah will visit Canada in late winter to plan a church mission tour. Cooper, bishop for Canada and the United States, may ordain a priest and begin church work in western Ontario with Krishnamurti likely joining him.
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J. Krishnamurti
Ig Annie Oe
New Oil Society
T Cates Co
Hlty & Ro
Cooper
Canada
United States
Ontario
Krishnamurt
India
Police Recruitment Surges in London Amid Economy Push
London residents plummet into police enlistment, with averages rising to fifty per week since late November from twelve. The Daily Herald notes a government push for public economy while officials eye a larger force to meet security needs.
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London
London Police
Daily Herald
Immigration quota law questioned by New York council
The Federal One met of the New York reports a demand to repeal the law excluding Japanese, seeking application of the immigration quota to Asiatic races. The document notes concerns about racial exclusions and potential repeals affecting policy.
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New York
the of New York
Deputies Ratify Locarno Pacts in Chamber Action
Deputies ratified Locarno pacts in a chamber session with votes tallied between 13 and 4. The action commits to collective security and European peace accords amid ongoing postwar diplomacy.
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Locarno
Northern Light Disrupts Radio Signals Across Regions
Dr J H Dellinger radio expert notes aurora borealis and the January 14 solar eclipse disrupted reception. He cites daylight eclipse effects in North America and a dim night sky during the western eclipse as influencing broadcasts. Thousands of complaints cite northern lights and eclipse as causes of uncertain reception.
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Far East
J. H. Dellinger
Ee Pangea
Western Hemisphere
Dellinger
America
Ad Net
Power merger to be made power merger expected today
Announcement of the purchase of the Georgia Railway and Power Company by the Southeastern Power and Light Company is expected today. Representatives of the two concerns have been in conference here for several days, ironing out details of the proposed consolidation of power interests in the southeast.
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Georgia Railway and Power Company
Southeastern Power and Light Company
Southeast
Mellon Will Not Object To Bill
Washington reports Secretary Mellon expects no serious objection to the tax bill as reported to the senate. The measure reduces government receipts by 3652, far less than the treasury’s 200 million dollar expectation. Treasury officials say Mellon avoids interference while some tax experts think a larger cut could boost receipts, echoing effects seen after 1921 and 1924 tax laws.
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Mellon
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Treasury
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Senate Committee
Oil Station Safe Taken by Bandits near City Park
Three armed men robbed an oil station near City Park New Orleans and fled with an iron safe containing under one hundred dollars. Police have yet to locate the bandits or the safe. The heist occurred early today and involved the attendants.
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New Orleans
City Park
Forestry Experts Hope To End Blazes In Mobile Pine Woods
Forest fire prevention meeting at the Mobile county Cawthon Hotel gathers forestry officials and Pine Institute of America leaders to discuss forming a committee to curb destructive fires and conserve timber, aiming to reduce vast losses from blazes in the Mobile area.
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Mobile County
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Cawthon Hotel
Mo County
Pecan Growers’ Association
Bunker
C. W. UL. Wernicke
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H. H. Wefel
W.C. Vail
Thie
Liquor Bootleg Pair Shot Down in Wreck Near Chickasaw
Night patrolmen heard a crash on the main highway and found two cars locked together. One man appeared injured as he fled into the woods. Officers recovered about 60 gallons of liquor in four ten gallon jars one five gallon jug and one five gallon keg and seized the roadster and car. The liquor car was said to come from a side road into the main road and collide with the negro driver’s car. Lawrence Broadus held on the seized license as deputy sheriff Robbins noted.
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Chickasabogue
Wade
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W. O. Robbins, Jr
Young Turner Hurt At Alabama Polytechnique
Selwayn Turner, a student at Alabama Polytechnique in Auburn, suffered a leg injury from a fall into a ravine near the college. He underwent an operation Monday afternoon and will be confined to bed for some time, father Horace Turner reports.
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Selwayn Turner
Alabama Polytechnique
Auburn
Ala
Providence’ Infirmary
Horace Turner
Turner
Seven Injured in Miami Train Accident
Seven people were injured when the F Special bound from Miami to New York derailed near a rail crossing. Local rescuers arrived as officials investigated the cause and assessed injuries. Police and emergency services transported victims to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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Miami
New York
Orphans' Fund Nears Halfway Mark In Campaign
On the third day workers gathered at the Cawthon Hotel to solicit subscriptions for the orphans fund. The fund total stood at $26,000 with teams reporting varying progress toward last year's third day figures. Workers were urged to maintain enthusiasm. Mobile Rotary Club hosts a luncheon at Bat House.
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Cawthon
Stenams
Mobile Rotary Club
Bat House
Recorder to Hear Cases Tomorrow
Charlie Turner a negro free ty Detective Levine Bauer on charge of petit larceny is scheduled to appear in the recorder s court tomorrow morning for trial. It is alleged Turner stole a gold watch from the residence of C C Rettig on Fulton road near Calmies street. The prisoner has admitted the theft according to the arresting officer. William Martin faces a charge tomorrow in the police court of assault and battery. He was arrested by Detectives Wilcox Bauer and Pistole on a warrant charging him with having assaulted and beat Mrs B Kinnear of 662 Texas street. In the circuit court today a special venue of jurors was drawn in the case of John Browning with a statutory offense.
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Charlie Turner
Levine Bauer
Recorder’s Court
Turner
C. C. Rettig
Fulton Road
Calmies’ Street
William Martin
Wilcox, Bauer and
Pistole
B. Kinnear
Texas
John Browning
Rum Ship Case Delayed Again In Preliminary Hearing
The preliminary hearing for crew members of the vessel The Open... was postponed again as delays continue in the rum ship case.
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Railroad to Give New Shingle
Railroad to issue a new shingle terms due to work on lines and changes in schedules. Officials indicate costs and plans will be announced after negotiations with labor groups.
Two Enter Race for County J
Two candidates enter the race for County J as readers parse scant OCR lines. The readable text shows initials and partial names amid broken words, with no clear platform details or dates available.
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