Trial Opens in Gangster Slaying Case in Chicago
Chicago March 15 A murder trial opens tomorrow for Leo V Brothers charged with killing Alfred J Lingle racketeering reporter The case draws cracks in police and political circles as jury selection could take days Brothers, a St Louisan known as a gunman and labor racketeer, was arrested after a December raid and displayed to reporters as Jakes Lingle’s killer.
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Chicago
Scarface al’ Capone
Leo V. Brothers
Alfred J. Lingle
Lingle
Brothers
St. Louisan
Jake Lingle
Pat Roche
John A. Swanson
Roche
Pose Finds Dead Men Monticello Bank Raid Lead to Sheriff’s Death
In White county Indiana two bank robbery suspects Scott Talbert and William Talbert shot Sheriff Ray Fisher and deputy Barney Ireland then killed themselves near Iroquois river 12 miles north of Monticello. Ireland survived with a shotgun wound and described the incident, state authorities reported.
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Monticello
Ind
Ray Fisher
Iroquois River
Fisher
White County
Barney Ireland
Scott
William Talbert
Ireland
Scott Talbert
Hoover 10 Start Caribbean Trip Midweek
President Hoover plans a 10 day Caribbean rest trip aboard the battleship Arizona sailing from Norfolk midweek to Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. He will confer with Governors Roosevelt Jr. and Pearson on admin matters. Mrs Hoover stays in Asheville with Herbert Hoover Jr. Hurley and possibly Wilbur accompany.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
Caribbean Sea
Norfolk
Arizona
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Paul M. Pearson
Asheville
N. C
Herbert Hoover Jr
Hurley
Wilbur
Two Suspects Sought After Home Invasions In East St Louis
An intensive search failed to capture two black men who invaded three East St Louis homes Friday night, assaulted two women and a young girl, and robbed the residences of money and jewelry. Police released two suspects, believed linked to a similar spree in Hickman Kentucky last week. The larger suspect has a missing front tooth.
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East ST. Louis
Ill
Hickman
Attempted rum runner fleet battles coast guard flotilla
A rum running fleet near the New England coast tried to outmaneuver the coast guard but lost two vessels six men and 1700 sacks of liquor. One ship was captured and the other sank at 120 feet. Decoys failed to deter the patrols as vessels breached lines then fled toward shore.
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New London
Conn
New England
Coast Guard
Notus
Prison riot at Joliet raises alarms as committee tours ruins
In Joliet Illinois 1929 riot prisoners raged behind walls while a legislative committee inspected bullet scarred courtyards wrecked dining hall and ruined cane factories. Extra guards machine guns and strict confinement followed the uprising that left one dead two wounded and a guard beaten.
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Joliet
Ill
Illinois State Prison
Hiot-Tom Institution
Millionaires Listed As 1929 Tax Returns Show 504 Super Millionaires
By Herbert Little in Washington 504 individuals reported assets over a million and 38 650 people over one million in 1929 tax returns as the treasury released figures. The stock market crash hit later in 1929 and revenue effects will appear in next returns due by midnight tomorrow.
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Herbert Little
Washington
Treasury
Alaska Diphtheria Epidemic Believed Now Under Control
In Point Barrow Alaska Dr Henry Griest of the Presbyterian mission hospital reports the diphtheria outbreak is under control after inspecting every hut in the village He estimates about half the population has been affected 49 of 103 natives showed symptoms during the survey conducted yesterday
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Henry Griest
Presbyterian Mission Hospital
Griest
Mants Drowned as Torrents Sweep Car Off Road
Dr A E Norton aged 68 a San Antonio dentist died when his sedan was swept from the road in Alamo Heights by a sudden creek torrent Mrs Norton and two sons were rescued by passing motorists and firefighters after the cloudburst in the Olmes basin sent a wall of water downstream and down the creek reaching the street scene
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San Antonio
Texas
A. E. Norton
Four Die As Car Plunges Into Railway Tracks
Vancouver B C March 15 Four persons were killed and two injured when an automobile broke through a railing and fell about 45 feet to railway tracks below. The dead were Angus McIver B C Burchill Miss J McDonald and Miss Frankie Reynolds. The injured were Barry Foster and Mrs Isabel Thysick. All residents of Vancouver. Little hope was held for the recovery of Foster and Mrs Thysick.
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Vancouver
B. C
Angus McIver
C. Burchill
J. McDonald
Frankie Reynolds
Barry Foster
Isabel Thysick
Foster
Thysick
Oil Parley Seen Likely to Succeed Says Murray
Oklahoma City March 15 Three factors a promise by large exporters to limit exports the likelihood Oklahoma will keep proration and a potential curtailment in East Texas point to success for the petroleum conference in Washington on March 30 Cicero Murray chairman of the oil states committee said tonight Murray added the Washington meeting will be the third gathering by oil producing states to stabilize the industry and will cover every phase from production to distribution.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
East Texas
Washington
Cicero Murray
Oil States Committee
Murray
Young Woman Rises in Coffin After Two Days
In Chile, 22-year-old Acuna Catillo, believed dead for two days, woke in her coffin three hours before burial. A physician diagnosed prolonged catalepsy and said she likely would have revived sooner if buried. Family mourners had begun mourning when she moved, then asked for water.
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Santiago
Chile
la Nacion
Los Angeles
Diobio
Acuna Catillo
Memory of St Patrick Honored By Butte Groups
Butte hosts St Patrick events as Friendly Sons of St Patrick Dinner at Finlen Silver Bow Irish Women’s Dinner and Sarsfield Social Club dance plan festivities. Speakers include J Kremer and Rev Father English with music by local groups. Toastmaster W Dwyer warns punctual arrival. Plans include flags, shamrocks, and authentic entertainment.
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Butte
Emerald Isle
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Finlen Hotel
Silver Bow Club
Sarsfield
Winter Garden
Ireland
Friendly Sons
W. K. Dwyer
Anaconda
J. Bruce Kremer
Preparations for St Mihiel Drive Detailed by American Leaders
On page 4 of My Experiences in the World War Chapter 64 preparations for the St Mihiel offensive are outlined. Secretary Baker joins the front, Pershing presents the battle plan, and the bombardment strategy aims to deceive the German forces. Four divisions will advance without prior combat experience.
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St. Mihiel
Baker
Pershing
Deadline Today for Filing Income Returns in Butte
Butte residents must file income tax reports with the collector of internal revenue at the post office by 5 pm today. Those earning over $1500 as single persons or over $3500 as married men in 1930 must file or face a government fine.
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Butte
Collector of Internal Revenue
Post Office
Spanish King Alfonso Arrives London Amid Tight Guards
King Alfonso of Spain arrived at London’s Victoria Station to visit his mother-in-law Beatrice who is ill. He departed Paris at noon and was met by the Duke of York, the Marquis of Carisbrooke, and Spanish embassy staff. Security screened all approaching travelers and restricted access to non travelers.
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London
Victoria Station
Alfonso of
Spain
Beatrice
Paris
Duke of York
Marquis of
Carisbrooke
Experts called to aid officers in Brooks gas case
San Diego March 15 coordination of all forces centered here and two new experts from Los Angeles were added in the hunt for Virginia Brooks a 10 year old girl. George Sears lieutenant of police was placed in charge and began recreating the crime from the morning she left home to the body found on the sage brush mesa. Rex Welch Los Angeles chemist continued analysis of hair earth palm leaf fungus and debris found with the body.
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San Diego
Los Angeles
Virginia Brooks
Arthur Hill
Ed Cooper
Thomas Whelan
George Sears
Sears
Virginia
Brooks
Rex Welch
Variable Montana Rain Or Snow With Cooler Outcome
Montana forecast calls for occasional rain or snow Monday and probably Tuesday. Cooler conditions expected Monday with cooler temperatures focused on the south and extreme east portions.
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Montana
Dozen Shots Fire in Wilmington Mail Truck Raid Fatal for Two
Five New Hanover county deputies mistook a government mail truck for a rum runner in Wilmington on March 15. Driver Leopold Roberts and Deputy W T Starling were killed after Roberts jumped from the truck and fired. Starling was wounded and died. Sheriff Morris said the raiders acted on a police tip and an inquest was called.
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Wilmington
N. C
Leopold Roberts
W. T. Starling
John R. Morris
New Hanover County
Roberts
Morris
Starling
Orthopedic Surgeon to Host Two-Day Clinic for Crippled Children
Dr Louis W Allard a noted orthopedic surgeon arrives from Billings to conduct a two day clinic for crippled children in Butte The event at St James hospital opens at 10 this morning with Miss Louise Schrupp assisting exams and all services free for city children. Any needing hospital or surgical care are sent to Billings at no cost through the Butte Auxiliary for the habilitation of Crippled Children.
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Louis W. Allard
Billings
Butte
St. James Hospital
Louise Schrupp
Allard
Crippled
Ares
Camp Fire Girls Pass Tests at Court of Awards
One hundred twenty five Camp Fire Girls passed tests Saturday at the Y M C A for badges of higher rank during the quarterly court of awards presided by Mrs D G Stivers. Girls were examined for wood gatherer firemaker and torchbearer ranks and will receive honors at the grand council fire next Saturday closing Camp Fire anniversary week.
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D. G. Stivers
H. D. Kistler
T. J. Walker
T. J. Holman
Charles G. Cole
EB. J. Rule
I. D. Hadzor
Marguerite McDonald
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Pha
LEO Brothers
Case
Pose
Associated Press
Ira Eaker
Tolu
St. Patrick
Sarsfield Social Club
Erin
Dwyer
J. J. McNamara
Jimmie Chatham
John F. McCarthy
Jimmie Murphy
Ferguson Brothers
Ruth
Paul Beuthien
J. J. Lynch
Gen
John J. Pershing
Probe
Weather Forecast
North Carolina
Dr. Allard
Butte Council
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