Illinois towns turn toward building plan
Southern Illinois and Indiana shift to rebuilding after the tornado catastrophe. Plans call for surveys, four months or more to clear ruins, rebuild homes and factories, and establish sanitation. Red Cross aims to rehabilitate every affected family with emergency units in stricken towns and ongoing relief.
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Illinois
Henry M. Baker
Disaster Relief Committee of the Red Cross
Red Cross
Ev Ery
James L. Feiser
Washington
St. Louis
Flapper 16 to Face Murder Court in San Francisco
Jethy Ellingson, 16, who allegedly killed her mother Ann Ellington January 1, appeared in Ruporia court awaiting trial on a murder charge. She pleaded not guilty by reason of temporary insanity and underwent mental and physical exams as attorneys note this case is unusual in American jurisprudence.
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San Francisco
Mar
Jethy Ellingson
Stenogther
Ann Ellington
Aged Soldier Wins Distinguished Service Medal
A retired Negro sergeant from the United States Army, now a janitor at the St. Louis post office, received the Distinguished Service Medal at Jefferson Barracks. Major General Duncan of Omaha presented the award in the Sixth Infantry's presence for heroism against Filipino insurgents on December 7, 1899.
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St. Louis
United States Army
Duncan
Omaha
Sixth Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
Muriel Wins Full Judgment in London Extortion Case
In London on March 23 the jury ruled in favor of Mrs. Muriel Waterhouse, verdict for 12 075 pounds against Lady Wilson Barker. R P Sheldon found not a conspirator. Court condemned such cases and ordered judgment for the full amount with costs against Sir David Wilson Barker.
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London
Muriel Waterhouse
Wilson-Barker
Alfred Francis Waterhouse
Waterhouse
David Wilson-Barker
Canada to march 2000 unemployed to Edmonton
Drumheller council of the unemployed joins Calgary in a planned 2000 miner march to Edmonton to meet the provincial government. Advance guards depart to arrange food and lodging as the main body prepares to travel Tuesday. The brigade will visit Parliament and confer with Premier Greenfield and officials.
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Drumheller
Alta
Parliament Building
Greenfield
Three Die After Ranch Dispute Near Mizpah Montana
John M. Kemp his son James and J W Stacey were found shot dead on Stacey ranch 12 miles south of Mizpah Sheriff Farnum and Coroner Graves say Stacey killed the Kemps and then himself after a hay load dispute Authorities noted no sign of others involved and investigators are pursuing details of the argument
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Miles City
Mont
John M. Kemp
James
J. W. Stacey
Stacey
Mizpah
Farnum
Graves
Kemps
Robbers Hold Up Oak Park Jewelry Store for 10000 Loot
Robbers raided the H. W. Boyson jewelry store in Oak Park today and escaped with about 10000 in jewels and currency after frightening four employees and three women customers and forcing children into a rear room. Boyson was slightly wounded by an employee firing during the getaway.
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Chicago
H. W. Boyson
Oak Park
Goyson
Head-On Train Collision Kills Thirteen in Fog
In Franklin Louisiana a dense fog caused a stop signal to fail and triggered a head-on crash of two Southern Pacific trains near Ricohoeewitch. Thirteen people died and several were seriously injured. Engineer Frank Matthews of No. 12 San Antonio eastbound express faced a coroner’s jury finding him responsible. He admitted seeing the signal but cited the fog.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Ricohoeewitch
Here
Frank Matthews
San Antonio
wWaae
Pair of Pants a Casus Belli Across Eight-Year Court Fight
In a long running dispute sparked by a British tramp steamer sinking, John Frain and Benedict Marino revived hostilities over a missing pair of trousers. Their quarrel, carried through ports from Liverpool to Marseilles, centers on the alleged theft aboard the ship and subsequent exchanges after rescue.
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New York
John Frain
Benedict Marino
Frain
Marino
Ge Aga Rrr
Liverpool
Marseilles
France
Shepherd Bail Fight Seeks Release Amid Typhoid Case
Chicago March 23 AP The bid to free William D. Shepherd on bail in the typhoid inoculation case for his foster son William N. McClintock resumes. Defense argues the Farman confession was coerced while Shepherd, ill with diabetes, faces possible life in confinement. Handwriting experts find no flaw in Shepherd will signature, heirs challenge the will on undue influence as the son turns 21.
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Chicago
William D. Shepherd
William N. McClintock
Charles Farman
Shepherd
Orville Taylor
Women fight over colonel in London divorce case
Mrs Dorothy Muriel Dennistoun sought repayment of sums she lent Colonel Tan Onslow Dennistoun and maintenance after their Paris divorce of 1921. Sir Ellis Hume Williams urged divorcing emotion from the case while Norman Birkett had labeled the wife as heartless and a traitress in earlier summations.
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London
Dorothy Muriel Dennistoun
Ellis Hume Williams
Norman Birkett
Dennistown
Ellis
Dennistoun
Paris
Leterel Depnistoun
Inn
Land Problems to Be Figured by Senate Committees
Washington March 23 AP plan of two committees to hear public land issues in the West was outlined to President Coolidge by Senators Nye and Stanfield. The public lands committee will study lands in Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Nevada New Mexico and Arizona starting September. In October the irrigation and reclamation panel will hold hearings along the Colorado River on power flood protection and irrigation with focus on Boulder Canyon dam project.
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Washington
West
Coolidge
M Navy
Stanfield
Republicas
Oregon
Public Lands Committee
Montana
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado River
Boulder
Constable Proved Good Bootlegger in Suburb
Los Angeles reports Sheriff’s men arrested J.4. Brown who served as deputy constable and bootlegger in a Verdieron suburb. He allegedly confiscated liquor from other bootleggers to supply his own customers and is jailed on liquor violation charges.
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Los Angeles
Mar
J.4
Brown
Ielvederon
Ierdar
Tax Reduction Next Session Urges Smoot
Senator Smoot of the senate finance committee urged a $300 million tax reduction next session. He called for reducing the maximum cur tax rate to 85 percent and repeal of nuisance taxes. He also urged repeal of the inheritance tax, while favoring the national government retaining the income tax.
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Washington, Mar
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Utah
Popular Pastor Tarleton Poison Mystery Still Unfolding
Rev. Robert E. Tarleton, pastor of the community church in Hot Springs, died January 29 under mysterious circumstances. Chemists at Vermillion Univ. found poison in his stomach, prompting a statewide autopsy review and an official probe into the pastor's death.
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The
State University
Tarleton
Making a Deal with Britain
Paris reports French ambassador to Great Britain M Defleur iau returned from consultations and heads to London after a second meeting with Premier Herriot. He carries instructions aimed at easing Franco British talks on European security. A note to Germany is expected pledging to amplify its security pact offer with specific terms for consideration.
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Paris
M. Defleuriau
Great Britain
Econsultations
London
Herriot
Reich
Zagloul Chosen President of Egyptian Chamber
Cairo March 23 Premier Zagloul Pasha was elected president of the chamber of deputies in the new Egyptian parliament with 123 votes of 268. Ziwar Pasha read the throne speech praising the government program and vowing punishment for Sir Lee Stack’s killers.
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Cairo
Zagloul Pasha
Chamber of Deputies
Ziwar Pasha
Lee Stack
Egypt
Great Britain
Cnid
Zagloul
Toms
Auto Crash Kills Two Los Angeles Residents
An auto accident near Norwalk California killed Mrs Marjorie Pike Chesaman 27 and Mrs O H Miller 35 while chauffeur O H Miller died. Dwight Miller 19 and Chesaman’s husband were injured. investigators cited unfamiliar highway conditions and glare from headlights as factors in the crash.
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Los Angeles
Los Angelia
Daxnitly
Tolen
Ben Diego
Norwalk
Here
Mee
O. H. Miller
Holyywood
Marjorie Pike Chesaman
Brokere
Dwight Miller
W. Chesapan
Bank Cashier Foils Attempted Robbery at Good Thunder
Good Thunder Minnesota March 23 AP A gallon bottle of mustard and ammonia used by F H Morelock cashier thwarted robbers who blew the vault door with a high explosive charge The blast damaged the bank by about 2500 dollars and failed to grant access The cashier described the mixture as his own invention
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Good Thunder
Minn
State Bank of Good Thunder
F. H. Morelock
Dr Dixon and wife injured in Shelley highway crash
Idaho Falls March 23 Doctor William R Dixon and wife of Pocatello were seriously injured when their car plunged off the Shelley grade three miles south of Idaho Falls. They were taken to Latter Day Saints hospital. Their two children were uninjured. Doctor Dixon sustains head lacerations and possible leg fractures. details unavailable due to injuries. The couple had been visiting Mrs Dixon's parents in Rigby and were en route home to Pocatello.
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Idaho Falls
Whiliam R. Dixon
Pocatello
Shelley Highway
Latter Day Saints Hospital
Doctor Dixon
Dixon
O. F. Call
Rigby
Slayings Shock Chicago Ghetto Home
Edward Palamdizio and his wife were found slain in their west side flat. Mrs. Mark Pacifico was wounded in a nearby room in a suspected blackhand style shooting. Pacifico and Angelo Relpedio, a boarder, were held for questioning.
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Chicago
Edward Palamdizio
West Side
Mark Pacifico
Pacifico
Angelo Relpedio
German Austrian embassy site eyed at lakefront chateau
Geneva reports indicate German and Austrian agents are negotiating for a lakefront chateau to house a combined embassy to the league of nations. The arrangement attracted attention amid hints Germany may join the league.
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Geneva
League of Nation
League
Germany
Gold and Silver Found at Butte Mines
Butte Montana March 23 AP report notes high grade gold and silver ore strikes at the Orphan Gin mine of Anaconda company in the Mid west Mining properties and the Minnie Jane mine. Ore assays show higher percentages of valuable metals according to company officials.
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Butte, Mont
Orphan Gin
Anaconda Company
Midwest
Minnie Jane
Reporter Mining Company
Question Raised On Guard Budget
President Coolidge ordered an investigation to determine if the 1 300 000 dollars appropriated for National Guard duty must be spent. Payments were halted pending findings. Acting War Secretary Devine said a report on the pecuniary need would be submitted promptly.
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Washington
Mar
Coolidge
Nations
Tywight F. Devie
Bet winner dies after drinking challenge in Yonkers yard
Barney Williams died in Yonkers after allegedly winning a bet that he could drink a pint of whisky without stepping. Harold Powers, a storekeeper, was named as a material witness along with Mrs Williams who were held on the scene.
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Yonkers
Barney Willivane
Harold Powers
Williams
Mra Williams
Illinois Death Toll Rise Reported After Tornadoes
The latest tally places 826 deaths by noon in Illinois with many new names, as Bush and McLeansboro reports adjust totals. Relief teams mobilize in southern Indiana floodfields with Red Cross aid and local drives, while Catholic Church leaders coordinate broader relief efforts.
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Illinois
Althou H
Bush
McLeansboro
West Frankfort
Tornado Casualty List Revised for Illinois Cities
A daily casualty table for Illinois was updated at noon to reflect changes from storms and a tornado last Wednesday. The revised list covers multiple cities, noting revised counts and affected areas as reported by AP.
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Chicago
Illinois
Fleet Starts Gun Practice off San Pedro
Naval fleet begins dawn naval exercises off San Pedro California 70 miles from port with a large mock battle simulating full power show and coordinated 16 inch and smaller guns against sea air targets as planes scout for enemy action and dreadnoughts respond.
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San Pedro
Calif
Mar.p
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Panch
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