Italian seaplanes complete remarkable transatlantic flight
Ten Italian Savoia-55 seaplanes reached Natal Brazil after a swift crossing from Bolama. Two other planes were forced down near the coast of South America with crews rescued by warships and a cruiser. A damaged seaplane was believed destroyed. the arrival drew thousands to greet the flotilla.
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Joseph Anjos
Natal
Brazil
Potengy
Africa
Bolama
Portuguese Guinea
South America
Antonio Mosti
Boer
Baistrocchi
Saint Paul Rocks
South Atlantic
Hoover says auto industry prospects remain bright
President Hoover told the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce by telephone that despair about the auto sector is unfounded. He cited last year’s data on production road building and gasoline use as evidence of continued confidence and cheerful usage, dismissing any view that automobiles are destined for the poorhouse.
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Washington
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Hoover
United States
New York City
Prohibition Agents Raid Milwaukee Speakeasies
Deputy Prohibition Administrator Frank Cunningham directed about 75 agents in a series of raids on Milwaukee speakeasies. Roughly 30 places were raided and 40 men arrested in Wells Street area, described by police as the largest federal liquor operation here. Agents seized beer, whisky and gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Prohibition
Frank Cunningham
Wells Street
Beer Lane
Cunningham
Lady Ralph co-pilot recounts endurance record flight
Edna May Cooper describes perilous action with Bobbie Trout aboard the Lady Ralph after yesterday’s women's endurance record. She recalls four refueling contacts, a discarded fuel bag released by parachute, and a near loss of control as the bag fouled the stabilizer and endangered the aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna May Cooper
Bobbie Trout
Lady Ralph
Standard
Alliance
Congress Battles Over Drought Relief and Food Loans
In Washington the looming March 4 deadline spurs partisan tension as Congress debates appropriations. The House rejected moving the drought relief bill to conference while Senate members Thomas of Oklahoma and Heflin of Alabama press for a $15,000,000 food loan provision, Heflin threatening a filibuster to secure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Thomas
Oklahoma
Heflin
Alabama
France Pays Final Homage To Marshal Joffre
France pays its last homage to Marshal Joffre whose body lies in flowers on a catafalque at the Ecole Militaire chapel. The plain oak coffin will lie in Notre Dame Cathedral tonight, with funeral services at nine oclock tomorrow and a grand cortege to the Invalides before burial at Louveciennes. A vast crowd fills the streets seeking a final glimpse of the hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Ecole Militaire
eTee
Joseph Marshal
the Invalides
Louvecinnes
Military Academy
New Deputies Experience Jail Alarm Prank Initiation
Sheriff Larry Weir and Undersheriff Jim Peoples lead first day of duty as ten new deputies rush to a jail alarm. The source of the panic is traced to a painter making a short with his brush, causing a false jailbreak scare in the county jail.
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Larry Weir
Weir
Jim Peoples
Sheriff Weir
Painter
Solon Sentenced On Tax Evasion In Illinois Legislature
Representative Lawrence C. O'Brien, long time Illinois legislator, was sentenced in federal court to 18 months in prison and a $6000 fine for income tax violations. He claimed legislative exemption due to his status and poor bookkeeping knowledge. Evidence showed large salaries from the Chicago sanitary district and substantial income over three years. Despite the conviction, his attorney predicted he would keep his seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lawrence C. O’brien
Illinois
O’brien
Cornelius J. Harrington
Cook County
Democratic Central Committee
Bibles Barred From Seattle City Jail
Seattle police bar prisoners from bringing Bibles into the city jail. A Bible was removed from Charles Walker who was arrested for allegedly stealing silk hosiery. Police Chief Louis J. Forbes commended the action, noting concerns about desecration of the Bible in cells.
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Seattle
Wash
Charles Walker
Louis J. Forbes
Rabid Coyote Traps Three Men in Odessa House
In Odessa Texas a rabid coyote trapped three men in an old house for several hours. The men fought for their lives until the animal was killed. Two were bitten but not seriously hurt. The trapped men were on Stringfield Casey Self and L.
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Odessa
Tex
Stringfield
Casey Self
Camp Fire Girl Leader Arrives For Conference
Miss Janet L. McKellar associate field secretary of the Camp Fire national organization arrives in Butte after a tour from New York City. The 19 year old group now lists 225000 members and she will speak to local councils before leaving for Spokane.
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Janet L. McKellar
National Camp Fire Organization
Back Woods
Vermont
Miss McKellar
Butte
Helena
New York City
Spokane
Montana Weather Outlook Unsettled Wednesday
Montana forecast calls for unsettled conditions Wednesday with cooler air east of the divide and a transition to fair weather Thursday. The pattern suggests changing winds and temperature shifts across eastern and western regions.
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Montana
Divide
Vets Await Pershing Memoirs Says Legion Leader
Topeka Kansas January 6 Up Every American Legion member awaits General Pershing memoirs set for January 12. Ralph T ONeil national commander says Pershing will reveal the half of World War I history known only to him and his staff. He praises Pershing as a great executive and military leader who will record the U S role in winning the war more accurately than any living American. Continued on page 2 col 2.
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Topeka
Kan
American Legion
Ralph T. O'Neil
General Pershing
France
Pershing
United States
O'Neill
Governor Urges Use of Economy in State Progress
Helena January 6 Governor reads message urging economy as key to Montana progress. The 22nd legislative assembly hears the biennial address with emphasis on state needs and requested appropriations for lawmakers' expenses, among other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. Logan
Yellowstone County
House
Montana
Legislative Assembly
Helena
State House
Twenty-second Legislative Assembly
Governor Erickson
Governor Erickson seeks $6 million debenture for road work
Governor Erickson outlines a plan to issue $6,000,000 in debentures to fund highway projects, with repayment likely tied to future gasoline tax revenue. Money will match federal road funds to speed up Montana’s system, as the state taps emergency federal loans for $3.5 million in projects. He urged economy and careful appropriations during the joint session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure
Highway Committee
House
State Highway Commission
Montana
J. E. Erickson
Two Men Die in Ranch Quarrel in Colorado
J. J. Jones former Moffat county sheriff and a man named Earl Hopkins were shot and killed on a Axis Basin ranch thirty miles from Craig Colorado. Rancher E. J. Farmer was arrested after admitting the killings and sought protection at a schoolroom.
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Colorado
J. A. Ashbrook
Farmer
Glenwood Springs
Bliven
Jones
Hopkins
Alfalfa Bill Bans Pink Teas and Bridge Parties
Oklahoma City, Jan. 6. Governor W. H. Murray declares there will be no pink teas masquerade balls or bridge parties on his social engagements list. He says teas costume balls and bridge parties are promoted by promoters and his family does not gamble or gamble related events.
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Oklahoma City
W. H
Bill” Murray
Oklahoma
Murray
Courthouse Keeps Family Fuss Album
Silver Bow county holds about 250 live divorce complaints in its clerk of court files. Many are lapsed cases sparked by reconciliations, with tales of beating, late phonograph hours, and two to one husband defences.
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Silver Bow
Seven Snowbound Residents Rescued Near Sonora
Four Sonora residents and three Burlingame boys were rescued today from deep snow thirty miles east of Sonora California. All were cold but none suffered serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Calif
Burlingame
Weather Station Sought for Missoula Montana
Senator Wheeler of Montana introduced an amendment to the agriculture appropriation bill proposing a $10,000 meteorological station for Missoula Montana. The aim is to establish a weather bureau facility in the city to aid local meteorological data gathering and forecasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wheeler
Montana
Agriculture
Missoula
Liquor dealer Patsy Tardi slain in Chicago shooting
Patsy Tardi, 30, known Chicago underworld figure and suspect in the murder of Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle, was shot dead on a street corner when a car fired a passing shot. Ralph Costanzo was wounded nearby and taken to a hospital.
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Chicago
Patsy Tardi
West Side
Alfred
Jake) Lingle
Tribune
Tardi
Lingle
Danny Hartnett
Ralph Costanzo
Padlock Signals Feud at Healdsburg Church
In Healdsburg California a padlock on the First Baptist church door marks a clash between Rev. Adrian Waldo Sasha and three trustees A G Stanley E E Ferguson and P M Bach. The minister says the trustees were replaced weeks ago while the trustees claim Sasha serves as supply pastor and began replacing officers. Sasha vows to seek accounts from those who locked the door and calls for prayers for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healdsburg
Cal
First Baptist Church
Adrian Waldo Sasha
Mr. Sasha
A. G. Stanley
E. E. Ferguson
P. M. Bach
Sasha
City Council to Consider Encroachments at Meeting
The council will discuss removing encroachments with unpaid taxes and hear about electing a successor to Herman Blank. Delinquents reduce city income as removal is approved. storm sewer funding hinges on encroachment revenues.
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Herman Blank
Storm Sewer Department
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Ba Bas Hy. A
Smee
Los Angeles
Atlantic
North American Newspaper Alliance
Cheerio
Joffre
Solon
Camp Fire
Janet McKellar
Weather Forecast
Erickson
Adoaooln
Padlock Glingher
Trustees OF Church
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