Gun Running Plot in Hands of Americans
New York World report claims a Nicaragua gun running scheme was conceived and funded in the United States. Two hundred thousand dollars of arms and munitions were bought in New York and Philadelphia for Dr. W T Waca, tied to Dr. Juan Sacasa. Shipments were hidden in piano boxes and banana crates, diverted via El Paso and Puerto Mexico, then used by Liberal forces in Nicaragua.
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New York
New York World Today
United States
Philadelphia
W. T. Waca
Juan Sacasa
Adolfo Diaz
Nicaragua
el Paso
San Diego
California
Estrada
Puerto
Mexico
Foam
Waca
Philadelhia
Cam
Guatemala
Saveasa
Department of Jus
Puérto
World
One of Ma's pardon birds is a forger
Denver report says Virgil C Atkins, 22, claimed he was pardoned by Governor Miriam A Ferguson last July 4 and then admitted to forging a check for $135 after leaving Texas penitentiary. Ferguson also granted 19 pardons and six months furlough, bringing total clemency to 3,262 during her term.
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Denver
Virgil C. Atkine
Texas
Miriam A. Fion
Atkins
Claude
Austin
Tex
Mariam A. Ferguson
Coffee house safe robbery report in Rock Springs
Police say a 600 pound safe was removed from the O K Bear Creek cafe in Rock Springs Wyoming. The burglar slipped away with about $5,000 in silver and cash, with three men questioned but no charges filed.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
O. K. Bear Creek
Prietor
Cafe Conog
Policy Debate Rises Over U S-Mexico Ties
In Washington on January 14 the Moore resolution urged keeping diplomatic ties with Mexico and avoiding war, arguing against intervention in Nicaragua. Senator Dill rebuked administration policy toward Mexico and Central America, warning against entangling land-law disputes and forced regime choices for Nicaragua.
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Washington
Mexico
Central America
Senate
Dill
Nicaragua
United States
Latin America
Idaho Congressman seeks irrigation extension for Fort Hall project
Washington January 14 AP reports Representative Smith Idaho introduced a bill in the House asking extension of irrigation on the Fort Hall project in Idaho.
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Washington
Fort Hall
Idaho
Utah Groom Loses Roll on Way to His Fiancee
LeRoy Blaine had $330 in his pocket when a highwayman stopped him Thursday night near Salt Lake City. A man in a small car leaped out with a revolver, stole the wallet, and Blaine pressed on to his future wife’s home. He described the robber as bearded and tall.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
LeRoy Ballin
Blain
Blaine
Chinese reject treaties and plan surtax on imports
Peking reports the foreign office will levy a surtax on goods as agreed at the Washington conference, while Japan vows to protest. In Amoy and Foochow reports authorities ignore consular protests over safety for foreigners and urge residents to head to Foochow if needed.
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Peking
Foreign Office
Legations
Washington
Amboy
China
Foochow
Fukien
Evacuation Dilemma Faces British in Interior China
British authorities struggle to evacuate subjects from Kiukiang and inland points despite orders for rapid withdrawal. Thousands must travel hundreds of miles by slow transport to reach ships as labor unions along the river hinder the effort amid natural barriers.
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Hankow
Kiukiang
British and French begin defense repairs at Peking
Authorities in Peking moved to fortify the foreign settlement after warnings of a possible attack. British and French teams worked through the night to repair defenses while tightening controls on unions and arranging strike settlements.
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Peking
Logan sheriff attempts suicide after illness delays oath
Don C. Benson elected Logan County sheriff last November but unqualified due to illness. He slashed his throat at home this morning. His daughter Zella Benson tried to stop him and was cut. He is reported in serious condition at the hospital. Benson had a nervous breakdown after his election and has been confined to his home.
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Logan
Utah
Don C. Benson
Zella Benson
Benson
Stack collapses kill two at Birmingham plant
Birmingham January 14 two persons were killed and two missing after a forty-foot section of a 120-foot steel smoke stack at the Birmingham Electric company crashed through the building wrecking switchboards and destroying transformers. Ten others were seriously injured as fans and lights failed and power was cut off briefly while rescuers searched the rubble for two missing workers believed buried.
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Birmingham
Birmingham Electric Company
Golfing guns paired off in California team match
Thirty two top golf professionals plus amateur George von Elm were paired for eighteen holes of qualifying play in the California team championship. A $2500 purse awaits the professionals. Bobby Cruickshank of New York teamed with John Golden, while Von Elm partnered Willie Hunter, former British amateur champion and California open titleholder.
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Los Angeles
George von Elm
California
Bobby Cruickshank
New York
John Golden
von Elm
Willie Hunter
Longview Bridge Bill Clears House Voluntarily Passed
The Longview bridge bill passed the House today after Senate approval. The measure now awaits possible minor corrections before final congressional action. The vote was a clean voice vote.
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Washington
Longview
House
Senate
Borah Criticizes Latin Policy as Mexico Rift Widens
Washington reports Congress debates Coolidge Nicaragua policy and bolshevik fears. Sen Borah and others charge administration steps threaten Latin American stability. Rep Eaton defends policy while Dill Heflin and LaFollette prep to speak. Kellogg document cited as bolshevik propaganda link.
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Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Coolideg
Nicaragua
Senate
Jill
Washington
House
Eaton
New Jersey
Latin America
United States
Mexico
Russia
Huddleston
Democrat
Alabama
Kellogg
Dill
Heflin
LaPollette
Wisconsin
Wheeler
Montana
Edge
LaFollette
Western Hemisphere
Foreign Relations Committee
Central America
Snowstorm Over the Middle West Paralyzes Streets
A deep snow blanket covers the middlewest and parts of the southwest with zero to subzero temperatures. Chicago records nine inches of snow and six above at noon as workers clear streets. Yankton New York? South Dakota reports zero while International Falls, Minnesota hits seven below. Five deaths attributed to the storm in Chicago.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
North Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Yankton
8. D
International Falls
Minn
Work Opposes An Extension On Reclamation Payments
Washington reports Secretary Work opposes extending dates for repayment of federal reclamation project construction. He states a delay would nullify a vital government policy and urges the Senate irrigation and House reclamation committees to consider suspension of payments only after careful study.
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Washington
Senate Irrigation
House Reclamation Committees
Mikado's Burial Elaborate Affair
Tokyo reports the funeral arrangements for Emperor Yoshihito begun after his Christmas death. The elaborate rites include sacred oxen reheeled for the catafalque and a hearse to the palace for ceremonies at Asakawa burial grounds. Thousands of workers build the burial site and a new Asakawa railroad station. Diplomats will visit the palace to pay respects.
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Tokyo
Yoshihito
Orient
Asakawa
Three Railways Eye Massive 28,000 Mile Merger Plan
James J. Hill and Ralph Budd announce talks to merge the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Chicago Burlington and Quincy. A holding company would lease the lines, creating a 28 000 mile network. Plans aim for submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission within ninety days.
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Northern Pacific
Burlington
Ralph Budd
Great Northern Railway
Great NJ
Chicago-Burlington and Quincy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Budd
Howard Elliott
New York
Elliott
Northwest Railr
Great Northern
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Jardine to Attend Forestry and Livestock Conventions
Secretary of Agriculture William Jardine will attend a conference of forestry officials and livestock men in Salt Lake City on January 24 and speak at the International Livestock association convention opening the next day. He will depart before the annual stockmen's banquet.
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Washington
William Jardine
Salt Lake City
International Livestock Association
Idaho House approves changes in state official pay method
Boise January 14 changes in plan for paying state and county officials were approved in the intro duction of House joint resolutions one and two in the 19th session. The measure would submit a constitutional amendment to voters at the next general election.
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Boise
Johnson
Cassia
Jenny
Idaho
Jeppson
Bingham
Senate
W. F. Pike
Twin Falls
Jones
Benewah
Egbertmont
Chaplin Denies Charges as Custody Fight Looms
The silent film star Charlie Chaplin rebuffed all charges as sensational and denied surrendering his sons to his wife’s family. He criticized Edna Purviance’s role and explained a long studio contract while signaling a cross bill seeking custody. He will remain in New York indefinitely to finish his current film.
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New York
Miss Purviance
Chaplin
Eivil
California
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