Capitol Studio Fire Sparks Uncertain Origin Inquiries
Washington January AP reports ongoing investigations into last night fire at the Capitol studio beside the Senate wing. Artist Charles Moberly was pulled unconscious from the blaze as details emerge about drinking and smoke inhalation. witness Moberly and others describe a scene of flames and fumes before rescue.
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Washington
Jan
Capitol
David St. Lynn
Charles HE. Moberly
Lyra
Lynn
Moberiy
Gamuel Hall
Estudio
Estudio and Was There When the Fire Started I Was About Like This: “Moberiy
Senate
Moberly
Couch
John Garner
Teras
Sti
George W Calver
House
Longworth
Ale
Bond Theft Probe Names Portland Engineer Involved
Portland, Ore. Jane Howe Polley, former engineer of the American Bank building, was indicted by the county grand jury in a $500 bond theft case. Authorities say about $755,000 in bonds were burned or recovered. Polley was jailed previously in Eugene and released on bail. John R. Nesbit, Portland real estate dealer, also indicted for receiving stolen bonds in a connected fraud case.
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Portland
Ore
Jane F” Howa
Polley
American Bank
Lateratate Utilities Company
Spokare
Eugene
Borrino
John R. Nesbit
Great Powers Plan Naval Parley Preparations Begin
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Stimson completing preliminary arrangements for U S participation in the London naval conference. Rome and London exchanges signal Anglo American aim for world peace as Hoover hosts a White House breakfast for the delegation. Conversations with Italy France Britain Japan are planned ahead of the January talks.
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Washington
Stimen
London
State Department
Meorer
George
England
Pera
Stimson
American Commission
George Washington
Hoover
White House
Suimson
Orandi
Italy
Tardieu
France
MacDonald
Great Britain
Formoor
Reijiro Wakateuki
Japan
Gold Production for 1929 Shows Decline in Output
The Mint estimated refined gold output in 1929 at 60,937,600 ounces with a value of 32,840,678 dollars, an increase of 2,475,083 ounces from 1928. Utah led state production in 1928 with 19,807,925 ounces, followed by Montana at 13,649,585 and Idaho at 9,394,082.
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Ailver
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Weekend Weather Outlook for West Region
Uncertain Sunday and Monday with possible snow or rain. Colder conditions expected in the western portion Sunday and continuing Monday.
Coast Guard Exonerated in Providence Shooting Case
U.S. Attorney Henry M. Boss Jr absolves the coast guard patrol boat crew of blame in the killing of three aboard the rum runner Black Duck near Narragansett Bay. He says no testimony will be compelled and warns Rhode Island indictments could trigger interstate summons.
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Providence, RI
Jane W
United States
Henry M. Boss, Jr
Coast Guard
Jack Dock
Newport
Oscar Lo Heltzen
Rhode Island
Reiselt Comes Out On Three Cushions
New York sleuths recount Reiselt the diminutive Philadelphia billiard master as he defeats Atugk Kieckhefer 55 to 40 in the national three cushion championship tourney. Reiselt boosts to a second victory with resilient defense and timely runs, lifting him into the spotlight of the event.
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New York
Otlo Reisert
Philadelphia
Atugk Kieckhefer
Chicago
Reiselt
Kieckhefer
Ana Se
Trembahia
Senate Tariff Debate Shapes Capitol Reopen
Washington January 14 The Senate resumes work on Monday amid a tariff dispute and talks of reorganization of enforcement machinery. Leaders push for full right of way on the tariff as committee hearings and investigations loom. Senator Sackett’s Berlin ambassadorship adds to Republican machine reorganization while Borah urges focus on tariff. Continued on Page Nine.
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Washington
Senate
House
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
McNary
Committee On Committeees
Watson
Indiana
Congress
Treasury Department
Law Enforcement Commission
Repubican
Borah
Idaho
Hoover City
Sackett
Kentucky
Berlin
Republican
Finance Committee
Western Air Express sets 160 mph trip record
Western Air Express announced a new trip record from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. Pilots Alexis Klote and Alan A Barrie flew a tri motor passenger ship 600 miles in 3 hours 45 minutes, averaging 160 miles per hour with a 10 minute stop in Las Vegas. The previous best time was 4 hours 5 minutes.
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Los Angeles
Western Air Express
Alexis Klote
Alan A Barrie
Here
Salt Lake City
Las Vegas
Nevada
Aristocrat of Open Road: 1930 Auto Show Unveils Streamlined Cars
New York January 4 opening of the National Automobile show at Grand Central Palace features 300 plus models. Front wheel drive gains crowds while new enamel colors and luxe interiors dazzle. Detroit to Chicago run follows and highlights include four to sixteen cylinder engines and novel leather and lighting fixtures.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
United States
Greyhound
Pioneers Triumph in Rough Win Over Western State
The University of Denver Pioneers defeated Western State College 35 to 20 in the second game of a two game series. Captain Byers led with six field goals and one free throw for 13 points as the rough air mirrored the conference clash Friday night with multiple personal fouls and tense play.
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Gunnison
Cole
Jan
University of Denver Pioneers
Western State College
Ihiel
Byers
Pioneer
New Structures in 1929 Included 138 in Pocatello Build Totals
Pocatello issued 364 building permits in 1929 with a record value of 924295 dollars. One hundred thirty eight new buildings rose including 16 business structures and 41 dwellings while numerous old frames were razed or moved. Fire Chief A B Canfield and Sanitary Inspector W Raymond reported improvements across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
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Pocatello
A .B. Canfield
Ben Rows
Oregon Short Line
Canfield
W. ¥. Raymond
Bistline’s, Inc
East Center Street
C. D. Moore's
West Center Street
White and Church
Second Avenue
Wockmen of the World
Main Street
Kane
Terrell Shoe Company
People’s Store
Pioneer
Main
Center Streets
Steeley
West
Center Street
The
Tribune
South First Avenue
Theodore Turner
Moving Picture
Fox Orpheum
Fox Strand
Capitol
Poratello
County takes firm stand to stop gambling in Pocatello
Sheriff H. W. Henderson vows raids and prosecutions after raids on four gambling rooms in Pocatello on Friday night January 3 1930. County Attorney Isaac McDougall reports multiple complaints from wives mothers and gamblers and notes abatement actions may target several locations.
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H. W. Henderson
Isaac McDougall
Henderson
Pocatello
C. M. Bell Alma Marley
Tom Smith
L. M. Harris
L. Higgins
Herb Smith
O. Campbell
Billie Oscar
Norman Johnson
Ray Beeton
J. H. Townsend
Gus Karrelas
Leo Townsend
C. F P. W. Donicht
Alma Marley
West Center Street
Nebraskans Draft Pershing for U. S. Senate Candidacy
Lincoln Neb Jan 4 AP Marys Woods a Nebraska political and business leader who backed Pershing for president in 1920 announced a draft Pershing project for the U S Senate. Nebraskans would like to see the World War hero oppose Senator Norris in the Republican primary August 19.
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Lincoln
Neb
AP Marys Woods
Nebraska
Pershing
John J. Pershing
United States
Woods
George W. Norris
Washington
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Aristide Briand
Andre Tardieu
M. A. de Fleurian
Ambessador
Georges Leygues
Washington, Jan
Associated Press
Eric Wendrik Louw
South Africa
Associated Presse Fioto
John M. Robison
Frederick M. Sackett
Germany
Pionfers
Gate City
Mercentie Auto Equipment
Fremont and Mein Streets
Kane Investment Company
Parth Avenue
Lewis Street
Baugh-Nori
C. J. Young
Newberry
Clark Streets
Idaho Packing Corporation
South Second Avenue
East Putnam Street
Anderson, Berriman and Spangberg
North Main Street
Pudman & Gottberg
Fargo Holding Company
South Main Street
Bistline’s
Incorporated
Madison, Wis
Earl A. van Dusen
Madisomi
Mazomanie
Cary
James E Jones
Jones
McDougall
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