Robbers Loot New Jersey Train In Dense Elizabeth Fog
Six men armed with two revolvers robbed passengers aboard a New Jersey Central train as it neared Elizabethport station in heavy fog. The crew reported the holdup to Jersey City. police arrived nearly an hour later with little information.
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Elizabeth
N. J
New Jersey Central Railroad
Elizabeth Avenue
Elizabethport
New York
Point Pleasant
William Lingate
Jersey City
City Cited for Disaster Toll in Southern Floods
A cloudburst caused the Emory river to overflow at Harriman Tennessee washing away homes and factories. At Rockwood 21 Boy Scouts were stranded. 13 rescued, 3 bodies recovered, 5 missing. Wind killed four in Mississippi three in Alabama two in Georgia and two in North Carolina as floods and a tornado struck four states.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
N. Carolina
Harriman
Tenn
Emory
Rockwood
White Creek
Ama
North Carolina
Federal Reserve Act praised by Marshall Field executive
James Simpson president of Marshall Field & Company and Chicago Fed board member argues the Federal Reserve Act has been the most constructive and beneficial financial measure since 1863. He cites stability lower rates and confidence, noting changes as credit tightens and rates rise in current conditions.
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North American
Alliance
James Simpson
Marshall Field & Company
Federal Reserve Board of Chicago
Federal Reserve Banking System
Federal Reserve Act
Congress
National Bank Act
America
Federal Reserve
Rebels Gain Ground in Mazatlan Seaport Battle
Reports from Nogales say three days of clashes near Mazatlan Sinaloa leave federal forces clinging to city parts while rebels claim two key positions along the seaport. General Iturbe leads infantry while General Cruz commands cavalry in the cemetery and Cadelerias sectors.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
U.S
Manzo
General Carrillo
Cadelerias
Loma Atravazada
Ramon Iturbe
Iturbe
Roberto Cruz
Cada
Basle Prepares to Block Red Parade Tomorrow
Basle Switzerland, March 23. Federal and cantonal authorities mobilize in an armed defense ring to block an international protest against fascism planned for tomorrow. Infantry, cavalry and bicycle corps patrol a 15 mile perimeter while frontier guards reinforce to stop radicals from crossing into Switzerland.
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Basle
Switzerland
Crippled Children's Drive Nears $10,000 Goal
Campaign chair W. J. McMahon announced that the Butte Auxiliary for Rehabilitation of Crippled Children has raised $8,800 in cash with more funds expected. Workers report steady donations including fives and checks as seventy-nine Ly age girls helped in the effort and headquarters will stay open for continued contributions.
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Butte
W. J. McMahon
Montana Power Company
CO Town
Who’ll Rule Tammany as Mayoral Race Draws Near
Secrecy surrounds a factional battle within Tammany Hall over leadership and the 1933 mayoralty clash. George W. Olvany’s departure sharpens the split between Alfred E. Smith and Mayor James Walker, with Robert F. Wagner and Franklin D. Roosevelt figures rumored to influence future power and Senate plans.
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Tammany
New York City
Democratic
George W. Olvany
Alfred E. Smith
James Walker
Olvany
Smith
Wm. F. Kenney
U. S
Robert F. Wagner
Walker
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Tammany Organization
William F. Kenney
Doctor Quizzed in Butte Probe of Drug Traffic
County Attorney Harrison J. Freebourn said failure to report drug prescription occasions could bring charges against a local doctor. The physician was questioned at the county attorney’s office and hinted to have prescribed to addicts. Data showed one drug store filled 258 prescriptions totaling over 11 000 grains, with morphine at about 1 dollar per grain.
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Butte
Harrison J. Freebourn
Henry C. Levinski
Freebourn
Ruth Morrison
Remarkable Prosperity Foreseen by Milwaukee Chairman
H E Byram chairman of Milwaukee railway board predicts a long lasting prosperous period for Montana. He travels with Mrs Byram and daughter Helen via train No 18 through Butte to Chicago. He cites excellent business conditions and strong Milwaukee railway territory with metal crops and cattle at peak. He notes a liberal Milwaukee budget for 1929 for maintenance.
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Montana
H. E. Byram
Milwaukee Railway
Butte
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Byram
Milwaukee
Butte Dept
North Dakota
Mr. Byram
Ranieri Kidnapers Get 25-Year Term
Angelo Petitti and Andrew Cappellano were sentenced to 25 years each for kidnapping 10 year old Billy Ranieri in Chicago. Judge Robert E. Gentzel overruled motions for new trials but granted a sixty day stay for appeals. The pair kidnapped Billy after school and sought ransom from his family.
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Chicago
Angelo Petitti
Andrew Cappellano
Billy Ranieri
Robert E. Gentzel
Petitti
Billy
Democrats Plan Strong City Campaign For Mayoral Election
The Democratic city central committee met at the Butte hotel to plot a tireless campaign for a record Democratic majority and to mobilize Democratic women to assist. Secretary Ambrose Quill praised party unity and urged turnout to defeat Mayor Beadie, warning against over confidence as April votes approach. The executive committee expanded to 15, with Archie McTaggart naming seven new members. A finance committee was formed with Charles Nevin as chairman Don King and J J Riley members.
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Democratic City Cental Committee
Butte
Ambrose Quill
Beadie
Archie McTaggart
Joe Mudro
Otto Simonson
Ray Giroux
Peter Bureau
Nelo Falk
Jack Williams
Don McDermott
Charles P. Nevin
Don B. King
J. J. Riley
Flood Drowns Woman and Strands Refugees in Harriman
A Tennessee town faced severe flooding after the Little Emory river burst its banks at 3 am, sweeping homes from their foundations. Rescue crews in darkness loaded refugees into cars, with lights from patrols the only illumination. At least one woman and five of her children are confirmed dead, and hundreds lost their homes as floodwaters rose.
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Harriman
Tenn
Emory
William Hill
Bob Underwood
Tennessee Electric Power Company
Foot of Bologna Brings Jail Term
Oakland March 23 Judge Edward J. Tyrrell ruled that one foot of bologna equals ten days in jail when stolen. Joseph Perata and Louis Romero confessed to taking the four foot piece, saying they were hungry. The judge called it baloney and sentenced forty days in jail.
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Oakland
Edward J. Tyrrell
Joseph Perata
Louis Romero
Baloney
Fascists Push Election Plan in New Rome Rally
March 23 reports show Fascist Italy urging a 400-seat parliament election with a corporatist chamber. Augusto Turati addressed a massive Rome crowd urging votes for the ideal and fascist state, as nationwide celebrations lit the night.
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Rome
Italy
Augusto Turati
Fascist Party
Piazza Colonna
Duce
Butte Plans Three New City Playgrounds This Year
The city parks and playgrounds committee with Mayor Beadle approves three new playgrounds and upgrades to baseball fields for summer work. Locations include near South Steele and Western Ave for the southwest area, 2400 block South Montana for the far south, and a First ward site to be chosen later. Improvements depend on available funds.
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City Parks and Playgrounds Committee
Beadle
Steele Street
Western Avenue
Butte
Montana Street
First Ward
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New Jersey
Britain
Coast Guard
Honduras
State Department
Belize
British Honduras
Louisiana
Esme
Department
F. C. Billard
John F. Sinclair
Montana Standard Classified
Nuff
Floral Park
Wulf Realty Co
West Granite Street
Montana Standard
Montana Daily
Naco
Old Fort
Mining
Ranieri
Plan Otrong
Tologna
Mussolini
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