Inquiry Ordered on Diver in Submarine Disaster
Boston March 20 The navy orders a fresh inquiry into the crash of submarine 8 4 off Provincetown after 40 officers and men died. Recoveries revealed messages taped by victims and a gash in the hull from collision with the coast guard destroyer Paulding severing critical machinery. The board will inspect compartments for logs and notes as it probes the disaster and recovery details.
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Navy Today
Naval
Pareful Search NG
Desi
Marathon field advances toward Rolbrook as Newton exits
The transcontinental race heads toward Rolbrook 33 miles away with Andrew Payne of Claremore leading in elapsed time at 99 hours 17 minutes. Arthur Newton of Rhodesia, once leader, drops out with a sprained ankle but accompanies the caravan in an advisory role. Payne suffers tonsillitis but remains in the field while trainer Arthur Duffy estimates over 25 runners will finish in New York.
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Rolbrook
Andrew Payne
Claremore
Oklo
Arthur Newton
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South Africa
Oklahoma
Arne Souminen
Detroit
Payne
Arthur Duffy
New York
Mountain States seeks phone rate hike in Logan hearing
Public utilities commission will hear Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company application to adjust telephone rates in Logan on Thursday, March 20. The hearing date is set to review proposed changes affecting local service charges and billing.
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Salt Lake City
Mar
Public Utilities Commission
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Logan
Rebels Wound U S Pilot As Sandino Fights Planes
In Nicaragua rebels backed by General Augustino Sandino fire on two American planes near Murra and Jalapa. Captain Francis E. Pierce is wounded in the foot while a gunner survives a bullet through a parachute pack. Marines send more planes and patrols to trap fighters. contact with rebels not confirmed.
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Nicaragua
Augustino Sandino
Francis E. Pierce
Murra
Jalapa
Marine
Pierce
Ocotal
Michael Wodarzoyk
Neuva Segovia
Logan Police Arrest Suspect After Car Chase
Odell Gough, sought by California authorities on grand larceny charges, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Oliver Eames after a high speed chase into Smith Field. He faces local charges of passing worthless checks and is jailed awaiting trial for the stolen car case.
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Utah
Odell Gough
California
Oliver Eames
Smithfield
Gough
Salt Lake City
Dry Officer Draws Five Year Term In State Penitentiary
Clinton H. Wilder former head of the Colorado state prohibition enforcement department receives a five year sentence in the state penitentiary for violating the anti-still law. Judge Samuel W. Johnson imposed the sentence in Littleton district court after an extended trial in which Wilder claimed two stalls at his farm were placed by opponents trying to ruin him. An appeal was filed.
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Denver
Colo
Clifton H. Wilder
Colorado State Prohibition Enforcement Department
Estate
Jude Samuel W. Johnson
Littleton
Wilder
Treasury receipts show sharp March tax payments
Treasury reports indicate March 15 income tax payments through March 17 totalled 215 550 008.07, up from 197 690 398.51 last year, suggesting a potential year end surplus above estimates and shaping congressional tax revision debate. The gain may reflect efficiency or quicker payments as taxpayers fulfill installments.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
Mellon
Mackay and ITT Merge in Record Communications Deal
The New York World reports a massive merger creating International Communications, uniting Mackay companies with 5,000 Postal Telegraph offices and ITT assets totaling about 225 million dollars. The union adds 126000 miles of wires across the Americas, with Behn brothers ascending leadership and a new share structure detailing bonds and preferred stock.
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New York
New York World Today
Mackay Companies
United States
International Telephone and Telegraph Company
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Central
South America
Sosthenes Behn
Clarence H. Mackay
Mackay
International Communications Company
International Communications
International Telephone and Telegraph
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Behn
Herman Behn
Porto Rico
Mackays
California
John W. Mackay
Nevada
Comstock Lode
Postal Telegraph Company
Federal Telegraph
Pacific Coast
France
Germany
China
Canadian Pacific Railway
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
San Francisco
Manila
Shanghai
Negro janitor confesses to Brooklyn killing of Helen Kimball
Martin Luther Miller, a Brooklyn apartment building janitor, admits shooting 25 year old teacher Helen Kimball during a robbery attempt. He was captured in Paterson New Jersey after a police chase and says he entered the Kimball apartment under pretended stove repair.
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New York
Mar
Helen Chevalier Kimball
Brooklyn
Martin Luther Miller
Paterson
N. J
Joseph Mosley
Paterson Police
Miller
Kimball
Walter Smith
Inquest Basis for Quiz on St Francis Dam Disaster
Los Angeles authorities pursue a dynamite theory for the dam collapse. District Attorney Asa Keyes holds alleged evidence, including a chart and frayed rope, while guards protect the water system. Coroner’s inquest resumes with witnesses and a million dollar relief fund set to aid Santa Paula Bartedale Piru and Fillmore communities.
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Calif
The
Evening Express Today
St. Francis Dam
Asa Keyes
Owens Valley
Express
San Francisquito Canyon
Los Angeles County
Frank Nance
Santa Paula
Bartedale
Piru
Fillmore
Senate approves Michaud bill on Idaho reservation probe
The Senate approved a House bill directing a $26 000 appropriation to investigate the placement of water on the Michaud division of the Port Hall Indian reservation in Idaho. A federal grand jury returned two more indictments in the case.
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Washington
Senate
House
Michaud
Port Hall
Idaho
Ten Commandments for Benefit School Teachers
Washington reports the bureau of education lays down ten commandments for teachers stressing patience balance and kindness. It urges teachers to keep students’ interests, avoid demeaning names, remember weekend rest, and refrain from harsh words or excessive workload. It also advises maintaining calm amid chaos and to laugh with children’s antics as part of classroom life.
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Washington
Bureau of Education
Bureau
Reed Campaign Prefers One Dollar Subscriptions
Kansas City March 20 The Kansas City Star reports Senator James A Reed's campaign managers will raise funds through a one dollar subscription club to avoid large contributions. The Star notes his past as prosecutor in the senate slush fund investigation and mentions rejected offers including a Chicago man's bid to raise up to half a million dollars.
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Kansas City Star
James A Reed
Senate
Missourian
the Star
Chicago
Nobile Clears Test Flight of Mirigible Thalia
In Milan on March 20 the airship Mirigible Thalia completed a lengthy test flight lasting over 22 hours. General Umberto Nobile planned a North Pole crossing and the craft landed at Baggio airport at 7 15 am with a full crew of two men onboard.
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Italy
Umberto Novile
North Pole
Baggio
Here
Idaho Falls Contingent in Liquor Case Indicted
A grand jury in federal court returned two indictments including a general conspiracy to violate prohibition with thirteen overt acts by thirteen defendants and charges against Navier Servel Julia and Philomene Servel for concealing estate properties from a bankruptcy trustee. Arrests include Clay Roselle R O Jones John Peterson Lin O’Brien Jack Robinson James Brown Roe Gillispie and Des Borch of Idaho Falls for moonshine manufacture possession and transport prior to December 90 1996.
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Navier Servel
Julia and
Philomene Servel
Xavier Servel
Clay Rosaelle
R. O. Jones
John Peterson
Lin O'Brien
Jack Robinson
James B Brown
Roe Gillispie
Des Borch
Idaho Falls
Rosselle Ia
Idaho Falla
Robinson
Havana
Trouble Over First Election in Gulf Coast Town
In Texas a grand jury probes the town's first municipal election after a March 13 vote to incorporate. Jurors interview 308 voters, while 128 didn’t vote. testimony focuses on alleged irregularities. Fishing industry stalls as inquiry continues. court hosts a baby nursery during proceedings.
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Point Isadml
Texas
Gulf Coast
Cener
Reserve Flier Killed in Texas Plane Crash
First Lieutenant William Wilame of the Air Corps Reserve, a judge from Atlantic IA, was killed when his plane crashed into a telephone pole near Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio Texas on March 20. Local authorities report the fatal accident occurred during a reserve flight exercise.
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San Antonio
Texas
Wiliam
Wilame
Air Corps Reserve
Atlantic
Iowa
Jia Anta
Fort Ban Houston
Modern warfare viewed by Afghan king in Dorset visit
King Amanuellah of Afghanistan visits Lulworth with Queen Souriya and observes a mock British tank battle. He says Western methods are terrifying while his country still relies on primitive fighting techniques. The king, who reportedly survived a submarine incident at Portsmouth, showcased snapshots of the tanks.
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Dorset
Eng
Amanuellah
Afghanistan
Portamouth
Bournemouth
Souriya
Proposes Statehood for Big Metropolitan Centers
Chicago March 20 AP professor Charles E B Merriam of the University of Chicago argues that large urban regions such as New York Chicago and Philadelphia should become independent states to improve governance. He notes shifting urban dominance and cites past failed home rule as justification for metropolitan statehood.
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Philadelphia
Charles EB. Merriam
University of Chicago
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