Man killed after bringing graft charge in extortion case
Chicago January 6. Jean Haasener a 55 year old cabinet maker principal witness in an extortion case against Police Sergeant William Begley and four others was killed by a bullet fired from above as authorities investigated the death. Police questioned Begley who had offered an alibi.
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Chicago
Jean B .Haasener
Hassener
William Begley
Begley
Pat Roche
Hassewer
Massener
Rochessid
Begiey
Hasener
Sergeant Begley
Insane Patient Murders Harrisburg State Hospital Doctor
Dr B E Miller, staff physician at the Harrisburg state hospital, was killed today by Moses Sweet, an insane patient just committed to the institution. The physician’s throat was cut.
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Harrisburg
B E Miller
Harrisburg State Hospital
Moses Sweet
Four aviators killed in midair collision over London
The Air Ministry reported a midair collision near London resulting in the deaths of four aviators. Details on the aircraft, cause, and timing were not immediately released.
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London
British
Air Ministry
Murder suspect found slain in Independence Missouri
Jackson county officers investigate the death of George Mretetter 4) found with a fractured skull and chest wounds in a hay barn fourteen miles northeast of Independence. The investigation links to the earlier murders of Mr and Mrs Albert Weddle amid a rumored dispute over a proposed marriage to Mary Jane Hunter 41. Authorities consider the possibility of foul play or an attempted escape turning deadly.
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Independence
Jackson County
George Mretetter
Here
Albert Weddle
Sibley
Mary Jane Hunter
Weddles Cousin
Mostetter
Hostetter
Idaho Creamery Operators Open Session In Bannock Hotel
Idaho creamery operators open a two day session at the Bannock hotel with speeches by C Ben Ross and F W Atkeson. Mayor Ross urges patronizing home industry and Idaho sugar production to keep money in state. The gathering notes dairy growth from 1921 to 1927 with rising butter and cheese shipments and credits cream separators the Babcock test and better transport for progress.
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Idaho Creamery Operators’ Association
University of Idaho Creamery Men's Institute
Bannock Hotel
Gay
C. J. Jensma
Boise
Association
C. Ben Ross
F. W. Atkeson
The
University of Idaho
C Strain
Jensma
Rose
Idaho
Jemsma
Atkeson
Babcock
Far East
Colorado
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Unis
Tommorrow
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A. J Kickman
R. D. Smith
D. R. Theophilus
Ross
Meror Ross
Cuba
Hawaii
Idaho Power Company
Oregon Short
Roads deny buying Denver and Salt Lake line rumors
Officials from the Denver and Rio Grande Western and the Chicago Rock Island deny reports they are purchasing control of the Denver and Salt Lake line. Rumors cited chairmen William B. Williams and Charles Hayden as potential buyers, but both firms deny any purchase plan.
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New York
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Denver and
Saltake
Denver
Arthur Gurties James
Denver and Rio Orange Western
Rock Island
Mr. James
Wiliam B. Williams
Denver and Rio Grande Western
Salt Lake
Charlies Hayden
Royal wedding unites Belgium and Italy in Rome
Crown Prince Humbert of Italy wed Princess Marie Jose, daughter of the Belgian king and queen, in the Pauline chapel at the Quirinal palace. The ceremony was followed by a papal audience with Pope Pius X who blessed the couple. A traditional candy distribution delighted guests as the procession moved through the palace rooms.
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Marie Jose
Belgium
Prince Humbert of
Maly
Rome
Jan
Simce
Humbert
Italy
Quirimal Palace
Maffi
Pisa
Pius
Vatican
Albert
Victor Emmanuel
Elizabeth
Prince Humbert
Helena
Marie Joge
Victor Manuel
King Albert
Bunco Steerers Caught in Frisco
Nick Lupo and Daniel Gabor described by police as two of the most dangerous banco operators were arrested in San Francisco on January 8. Lupo is a fugitive from Missouri State penitentiary and sought in Omaha Indianapolis and other cities. Gabor shares a similar record. They will be returned to Los Angeles, the last city to hold warrants.
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San Francisco
Nick Lupo
Daniel Gabor
Banco
Lupo
Missouri State Penitentiary
Omaha
Indianapolis
Gabor
Los Angeles
Sugar tariff delay pushes beet price talks to Congress action
Denver January 8 final negotiations to fix a price for 1930 sugar beets grown in Colorado will be delayed until after Congress acts on the sugar tariff. The decision followed a meeting of Mountain States Beet Growers Marketing association representatives and the Great Western Sugar company.
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Denver
Colorado
Congress
Mountain States Beet Growers Marketing Association
Great Western Sugar Company
New Officials Appointed by Governor for Mullan Team
Governor Baldridge names a five member board to run Mullan after convictions in liquor rebellion. Members include C K Cartwright Stalker Clubb Barnard McHugh and F E Schofield with Shoshone County to appoint a new sheriff. Horning County Attorney and the board to cooperate to enforce the law. Selection for sheriff to replace Weniger expected soon.
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Idaho
H. C. Baldridge
Lewiston
C. K Cartwright
Gold Hunter Mining Company
Stalker Clubb
Federal Mining Company
Barnard McHugh
F. E. Schofield
Shoshone
Mame
FR. E Weniger
Aldridge
Board of County Commissioners
James E. Horning
Weniger
Oil Companies Face Federal Grand Jury Probe
A federal grand jury investigation into alleged gasoline price fixing by Western oil firms was foreshadowed in San Francisco with praecipes requiring company executives to appear next week. Names include Standard of California Shell Union Oil Rio Grande Texas Vernon Seaside and others. Records and board minutes since June 1 1928 must be produced.
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Ofl
United States
George J. Hatfield
Mitchell
Washington
California
Oregon
Arizona
Utah
New Mexico
Standard of California
Shell OW Company
Western Oil and Refining Company
Associated OU Company
American Refining Company
General Petroleum Company
Edington Witz Refining Company
Gilmore Oil Company
Hancock Oil Company
Richfield Oil Company
Hercules Oil Company
Petroleum Oil Company
Sunset Pacific Oi) Company
Union Oil Company
Rio Grande Oil Company
Texas Company Seaside Oil Company
Vernon Oi Company
United States Refining Company
Woman Leaps Through Window to Escape Fire
In Ogden Jas 4) a kerosene fire started by Aaron Wheelwright prompted Mrs Wheelwright to jump through a window to seek help. Wheelwright avoided serious burns by wrapping in a blanket, while his wife suffered minor scratches from glass. Firemen contained the blaze before it spread.
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Ogden
Jas
Aaron Wheelwreght
Pioneer Manhattan resident dies moments before 100th birthday
George Wells, longtime Manhattan resident, died at his home just 27 days shy of his 100th birthday. Born in Troy, New Jersey, he lived through almost a century in Kansas.
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Manhattan
Kan
George Wells
Troy
N. J
London Caucus on Sea Status Notable Event
From Washington the London naval conference is set against the 1921 sea powers meeting. President Hoover and delegates bound for New York express confidence yet warn that 1921 methods do not fit 1930s. He urged patience and national resilience in diplomatic talks.
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London
Washington
Jan
Hoover
New York
Winter Storm Grips Great Plains And Rockies
A massive sleet storm sweeps the central plains and eastern Rockies as temperatures plunge. Glasgow Montana records 40 degrees below zero. Transportation disrupts across lines with several flights canceled and rail and road travel hampered. Snow sleet and rain spread from the southwest to Arkansas as crews plan for a gradual warmup by Friday.
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Mont
Western Air Express
Wichita
Los Angeles
Bismarck
N. D
Omaha
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Sheridan
Veri
Ariz
Gero
Reno
Arkansas
Food poisoning probe planned at Intermountain Institute
State chemist W. W. Leonard left for Weiser to examine sanitary conditions after two outbreaks of suspected food poisoning at the Intermountain Institute, a preparatory school. He will study all food sources over several days to prevent a recurrence as students suffered severe nausea before Christmas.
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Boise
W. W. Leonard
Lft
Weiser
Intermountain Institute
Leonard
Ogden gambler John Hamner dies at 80 after stroke
Ogden Jan 8 John Hamner longtime gambling hall operator of the city’s early wide open era died today following a stroke at age 80 He was famed for the diamonds he wore and survived a 1913 robbery during a raid on his establishment He later retrieved his diamonds after the thieves fled and the hall was held up again years ago
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Ogden
John Hamner
Hamner
Portland Aviator Breaks Outside Loop Record
J G Tex Rankin of Portland describes performing 19 outside loops yesterday, surpassing the Cleveland air races record by six. He notes the task was strenuous but not unpleasant, citing strong centrifugal pressure at the dive bottom and a motor spark issue that prevented 50 loops. The exhibition was witnessed and towed by Portland Chamber of Commerce avi ate committee members and the Aero Club of Oregon.
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J. G “Tex
Rankin
Portland
Cleveland
Aviate Committee
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Snd
The
Aero Club of Oregon
Capital Social Whirl Claims President and Wife for Day
The Washington social circle lured President Hoover from the White House for a dinner hosted by Vice President Curtis at the Mayflower and the annual Congressional Club reception. Mrs Hoover could not attend due to a persistent cold, the White House says.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Curtis
Mayflower Hotel
Dolly Curtis Gann
Congressional Clb
House
Senate
White Houses
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