Robbery Condemned Motive in Dietrich Murder Case
Philadelphia authorities say robbery was the motive in the strangling and dismemberment of Anna May Dietrich by David L. Marshall. They discount his extortion confession, noting Dietrich carried at least 75 dollars and wore jewelry valued at more than 400 dollars. Relatives doubt the blackmail story and Marshall is said to be in financial distress.
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Philadelphia
Anna May Dietrich
David L. Marshall
Marshall
Anna May
Alexander Schuhl
Miss Dietrich
Eish
Schuhl
Salt Lake and Denver rail denied by ICC
Washington dispatches say ICC examiners recommended denying permission for the Salt Lake and Denver railroad to build a 297 mile line from Provo Utah to Craig Colorado connecting with the Salt Lake and Denver. Denver and Rio Grande Western protested the project citing high costs and weak financing. Julian L. Bamberger vows to file objections and seek an oral hearing to prove financial and engineering viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake and Denver
New Railroad Corporation
Commission
Uintah Basin
Provo
Utah
Craig
Colo
Salt Lake
Denver
Denver & Rio Grande Western
W. A. Watson
Commission Examiner
Salt Lake and Denver Company
Examiner
Denver & Rio Grande Western Engineers
Tan
Associated Press
Moffat Railroad
Control Strengthened for Rock Island After Board Shakeup
In New York on January 27 the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway control gained strength as interests obtained representation on the Rock Island board and secured election of three new directors following the St Louis San Francisco railway acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Former Kaiser Birthday Observed At Castle Doorn In Holland
Doorn Holland January 27 a black and white Hohenzollern banner floated over the former kaiser's residence as crowds sent flowers and visitors filed in to register. The ex Kaiser and his wife walked the village with photographers present while aides and servitors prepared for the occasion. Berlin January 27 a Deutsche Zeitung editorial laments Von Hindenburg's presidency and questions a monarchy revival as fascist and republican groups mobilize for parades and mass meetings.
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Doorn
Holland
Hermine
Berlin
Kaiser
Deutsche Zeitung
von Hindenburg
Fascisti
Prokaiser
Reischbanner
Republic
Aurora Furnished a Free Current All Day
Co. O. Flint of the Western Union Telegraph in Pittsfield described telegrams sent between Pittsfield and Springfield fifty miles away as powered by a free current from the aurora borealis. The phenomenon at times reached 125 volts and reduced battery use for part of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
O. Flint
Western Union Telegraph Office
Springfield
House Approves Flood Measure for Sacramento River
The House flood central committee approved a bill to authorize up to 51 million dollars for Sacramento river flood control and navigation work. California would provide 17 million and riverfront property owners would contribute another 17 million, plus already incurred expenses.
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Jane
Sacramento
California
House
Flood Central Committee
Woman Drinks Radio Battery Fluid After Quarrel
Wichita Kansas January 27 AP reports a young matron attempted suicide after a quarrel with her husband by drinking battery fluid from a radio. whites of eggs forced down her throat prevented the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Treasury official meets Jewish leaders on sacramental wine misuse
Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury conferred with Jewish leaders to curb the flow of sacramental wine to bootleggers. He did not disclose the suggestions but said elimination of the practice is possible.
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Washington
Andrews
The
Treasury
Ile
Heroine's body to be removed for burial at West Point
Margaret Corbin Captain Mollie of Revolution year fame will be exhumed from J. P. Morgan estate at Highland Falls and reinterred in West Point cemetery in April. The New York DAR will conduct funeral. Corbin died from battle wounds sustained in Fort Washington fight of November 16 1776.
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Albany
N. Y
J. P. Morgan
Margaret Corbin
Mollie
Highland Falls
West Point
New York State
Daughters of the American Revolution
T’aptain Mollie
Fort Washington
Upper Manhattan Island
Sureme Council of
Philadelphia
Gun explodes on Farragut off San Diego during target practice
A four inch gun on the destroyer Farragut exploded during target practice about 20 miles off San Diego. Seaman First Class Odis Lloyd Bogar of Idaho was killed. Chief Boatswain's Mate Joseph Becker of San Jose was seriously injured. The ship returned to harbor at 30 knots with no damage reported to the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
United States
Farragut
Odis Lloyd Bogar
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Joseph Becker
San Jose
Cal
Naval Hospital
Becker
Cardinal Mercier Laid In State In Belgium
Pilgrims flood through Liège to honor Cardinal Mercier whose body lies in state. Priests monks and students recite prayers as trains bring crowds and hawkers sell cards and medals. The body will move to Brussels tomorrow for a national state funeral. American Ambassador William Phillips attended and plans to send a wreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Belgium
Cardinal Mercier
Lourdes
Arch-Episcopal
Brussels
William Phillips
United States
America
Plans proposed to end anthracite strike sessions
In Philadelphia on January 27 five hundred people and groups offered plans to end the anthracite strike. James A. Gorman said proposals from all regions arrived though many lack technical relevance and are unworkable. The latest Scranton publisher plan was rejected as talks resumed after New York break up. discussions stay behind closed doors with newspaper access barred.
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Philadelphia
James A. Gorman
Joint Conference of Miners and Operators
Scranton
New York
Atlantic City
Verdict Still in Doubt in Noorlander Murder Trial
Jury deliberations continued in the Noorlander murder case of Ogden youths Mike and Fred Noorlander after closing arguments in the Inkom store killing of Walter Scadden. The trial featured testimony from Martha Scadden about the morning of November 23 and the burglary leading to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Ouths
Inkom
Mike
Fred Noorlander
Ogden
Walter Scadden
Noorlander
O. R. Baum
Roy Ll. Black
Fred
Mike Noorlander
Martha Scadden
Final Rites for Bishop Glass Held in Salt Lake City
Reverend Joseph H. Glass bishop of Salt Lake City diocese died in Los Angeles after a brief illness. His funeral rites will be in Salt Lake City with Solemn pontifical mass at St. Vincent's in Los Angeles and burial at Calvary cemetery. Arch Bishop Hanna of San Francisco will preach the sermon. Priests from Utah Nevada and California dioceses will take part.
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Salt Lake City
Joseph H. Glass
Glass
Los Angeles
Calvary Cemetery
Cathedral of the Madeleine
Bishop Glass
St. Vincent’s Church
Gloss
John J. Cantwell
San Diego
Hanna
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Utah
Nevada
Spanish seaplane crews prep for jump to Pernambuco
Porto Praya Cape Verde Island January 27 The Spanish seaplane carrying Commander Franco rested at a buoy in the bay after a Las Palmas to Porto Praya flight of nine hours forty five minutes. The airmen were in good shape and Commander Frageo and aides will inspect the craft to prepare for the planned jump across the south Atlantic to Pernambuco Brazil on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Praya
Cape Verde Island
Franco
Spain
South America
Las Palmas
Frageo
South Atlantic Ocean
Pernambuco
Brazil
Lieu tenant Pond Aims Flight From Jacksonville To New York
Savannah AP reports naval aviator George R. Pond on leave departed Savannah for Fayetteville New York as the next leg of a cross country trip from Jacksonville to New York City in a tri engine Fokker F seven carrying three passengers, aiming to complete the ten hour flight.
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Savannah
George R. Pond
Fayetteville
N. Y
Jacksonville
Fla
New York City
Storm Covers Broad Pacific Area Near Pacific Coast
A huge North Pacific storm, the largest by area on record, was moving toward the coast of British Columbia. Napier Denison Observatory reports a diameter near 3,000 miles from radio ship signals in the past day. Its center lay west of Prince Rupert with its edge about a thousand miles from the British coast at 10 p.m. last night.
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Victoria
B. C
North Pacific
Napier Denison
Observatory
Prince Rupert
Elderly Banker Faces Breach of Promise Suits Over Wife
George Brinton Caldwell a 63 year old banker and clubman married Miss Marion Andrews 35 in Maine two years ago. He is sued for breach of promise by Zoe Evans and Mrs Clara Shiras who alleges he proposed in 1923 to marry her before engaging to Miss Andrews. Shiras cites letters and statements about Maine and July marriage plans. Caldwell denies except his marriage to Miss Andrews.
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New York
George Brinton Caldwell
Marion Andrews
Zoe M. Evans
Boston
Caldwell
Miss Andrews
Clara Ola Shiras
Ralph D. Shiras
Kansas City
Shiras
Chicago
Cleveland
Winship
Westbrook
Maine
Union League Club
Bankers
Sperry and Hutchinson Company
Springfield Body Company
Bank Swindler Believed Lost
J K Frank, sought nationwide for swindling Los Angeles banks of over 300000, is believed lost in Chicago underworld. Deputy Harry Wright said Frank, penniless and ill, fled via Seattle and Portland with chauffeur Charles Campbell aiding. Detectives note Frank used alias J Andrew Prank while working for Dr. Frederick Cook during oil operations.
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Los Angeles
J. K. Frank
Chicago
Harry Wright
Frank
Seattle
Portland
Charles Campbell
J. Andrew Prank
Frederick Cook
Cook
Texas
Explorer
Leavenworth
Kans
Protest Filed Over Salt Lake City Ogden Bus Service
Following a hearing on the Bamberger Electric railroad request for a certificate of necessity to operate a deluxe motor bus system between Salt Lake City and Ogden, protests were lodged as the Public Utilities Commission reserved decision. The proposed service would supplement the existing electric train line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Bamberger Electric Railroad
Ogden
Public Utilities Commission
Air Officer Mitchell resigns from U S Army amid aviation policy dispute
Colonel William Mitchell resigns under sentence of five years suspension for criticizing government aviation policy. He states his resignation takes effect February 1 and addresses it to the Adjutant General through the District of Washington commander. Final action rests with President Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam Mitchell
Army
Con Air
United States Army
Adjutant General
District of Washington
Coolidge
Mitchell
War Department
Davis
Air Service
War
Navy
Ies Advocate General
Robert C. Davis
Hea
Samuel D
Enbach
Saltair to Reopen at Great Salt Lake This Summer
Saltair, the famed Salt Lake resort destroyed by fire last April, will be rebuilt and ready for the summer season. Construction costs totaling 350000 are financed. Owners Ashby Snow, David P Howells and William T Cannon plan a May 29 opening with a modernized, larger pavilion duplicating the old design.
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Salt Lake City
Saltair
Great Salt Lake
Ashby Snow
David P. Howells
William T. Cannon
Saltair Beach Company
Salt Lake,Garfield & Western Railroad
Prince of Wales Horse Dies During Hunt
London dated story reports the Prince of Wales horse dropped dead while he was hunting with the Belvoir hounds at Melton-Mowbray. The prince was not injured, though he fell briefly and was helped to resume the hunt before returning to London with the Duke.
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London
Melton-Mowbray
Belvoir
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Castle Doorn
Aurora
Helen Keller
President Coolidge
American Foundation For the Blind
Pacific
Prince
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