Lumbers Last Account Closed Ope Route Siem
Valley Field Quebec March 23 a black flag signals the death of George McDonald publicized as a confidence man executed for the 70 taxi robbery connected to Bouchard of Lachine The sentence followed a long crime career including checks in New York and Canada His wife Doris Palmer McDonald had her life sentence commuted to imprisonment for life.
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Valley Field
Quebéc
George McDonald
Bouchard Lachine
McDonald
Doris Palmer McDonald
Crippin
Rds
Alleyfield
Aztire
Wells
Jesus
Redeemer
New York
Broadway
United States
Canada
Montreal
Doris
Prayers End in Bloodshed as Two Italian Gang Victims Fall
Infontana kneels to pray when shot dead in Chicago. Minutes earlier Diamond Joe Esposito, nicknamed The Dime, suffered 68 shotgun wounds nearby. Police ponder a possible link between the two killings amid Alky or liquor rackets. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom orders independent surveys and may take charge of the inquiry. The case underscores Chicago’s brutal criminal underworld and scarce witnesses.
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Hicago
Mar
John Infantana
Diamond Joe Esposito
Infontana
Joseph Devito
Chicago
Esposito
Dimile
Tllinois
Oscar Carlstrom
Carlstrom
Robert G. Crowe
Republim
Grange Ope
United States
Borah Commends Stand of Bannock Republicans
A.P. Bigelow urges vigilant tax oversight as Utah Taxpayers group reviews state revenue. He and state Auditor Molden call for audits of public accounts twice yearly and tighter enforcement. Senator Borah expresses thanks to Ifft for a telegram pledging funds to repay Sinclair donation. note continues on page ten.
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Salt Lake City
A. P. Bigelow
The
Utah Taxpayers Association
Utah Taxpayers
Boards of Education
Molden
Bigelow
Nicholas Ifft
William E. Borah
Republican Central Committee
Sinclair
National
Central Committee
Pocatello
Benator Borsh
Ifft
Romney Signed as Brigham Coach
Provo Utah March 23 AP Olt Romney former Montana State coach signed to head coach and director of physical education at Brigham Young University for 1948 50 season with undetermined length and reportedly highest salary in school history J Chick Bari remains as assistant coach after Romney led Montana State Bobcats to the Rocky Mountain Conference basketball title
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Provo
Olt Romney
Montana State College
Brigham Young University
President Coolidge Sees Possible 226 Million Tax Cut
President Coolidge expressed belief a tax reduction of 226 million dollars remains possible given the treasury’s present status though he thinks the 280 million cut provided by the House may be infeasible.
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Washington, Mar
Coolidge Gamnkie
Treasury
Lle
Mexico City Earthquake Warnings Highlight Vast Damage Risk
In Mexico City experts say a longer quake could have toppled most buildings while the muddy subsoil cushioned impacts. Oaxaca faced the worst damage with minimal casualties reported overall. Romans felt a mild quake in Rome with no injuries recorded.
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Mexico City
Joaquin Gallo
Tacubaya Observatory
Pedro Sanches
Department of Agriculture
Oaxaca
Rome
Albano
Cenzano
Police Take Chickens Into Custody in Odd Case
CHICAGO March 22 AP Sixteen chickens were taken into custody by South Chicago police last night and kept for their owner. The Dutchman Ypk Devris claimed the fowls as his and told the sergeant they would prove ownership if they talked. He spoke to the birds in Dutch and they crowed, leading to a humorous, if dubious, “police story.”
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Chicago
Pyk Devris
Ypk
Utah Judge Sends Three Youths to Penitentiary
Ogden reports Judge James N Kimball refused parole requests and sent three youths to the state penitentiary. Sidney Lawrence 21 received one to twenty years for an $8.50 forged check. Raymond Lamoreaux 20 of Preston Idaho got one to twenty years for a $1 forged check and admitted forging others. Frank Martinez 22, a convicted burglar, was sentenced six months to three years.
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Kimball
Flood Bill Amended After Senate Commerce Hearing
Washington March 23 The Senate Commerce Committee amended the Jones flood control bill after two days of discussion limiting substantial contributions from lower valley states. The action narrows funding expectations and reshapes regional obligations ahead of the measure's consideration.
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Senate Commerce Commission
Police Chief Blake Attacked After Murder Trial
In Columbiana Alabama Police Chief H FP Blake was stabbed in the neck by a hunter's blade during a tense courtroom scene. Two women, Mabel Monteabaro and Cecil Tubbs, refused to accept the court's ruling after Blake was acquitted of killing Louise Monteabaro last November. The aunt lunged with a knife. the mother fired a pistol shot that went wild, and Blake faced a possible paralysis if he survived. The case against him had centered on the murder charge.
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Columbiana
Ala
H. FP
Blake
Louise Monteabaro
Mabel Monteabaro
Mias Cecil Tubbs
Commissioners Propose 1924 Budget With Reductions Likely
The county commission ers released the first authentic budget figures for 1924 noting cuts will follow after the public hearing set for April 1 to 5 at the courthouse. The comparison shows changes from 1927 to the 1924 plan including a 68245 election expense item and an eight month 1927 memorial building cost, with hospital fund increases to cover potential deficits in the city and county hospital operation during 1028.
Schwab Addresses Coal Camps Crisis Before Senate Panel
Charles M Schwab told the Senate committee the coal dispute must correct itself by natural means and urged miners to seek work in other industries. He warned combinations may aid but not cure the labor capital troubles, while denying any personal profit from Bethlehem Steel.
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Washington
Senate
Charles M Schwab
John D. Rockefeller Jr
R. B. Melton
Secretary of the Treasury
Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Teapotters on a New Trail in Washington
The Senate oil committee hears evidence linking W H Hays to Harry F. Sinclair as it probes Continental Trading bonds. Archie Roosevelt reportedly had concerns about Sinclair funding the Fall ranch. Merritt Baldwin recalls Hays visiting Sinclair's office and a $68,000 check seen by Roosevelt. A "Mr. McCormick" is named but not identified.
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Washington
Continental Trading Company
Liberty Bonds
Senate Oil Committee
Ww H. Hays
Republican National
Harry F. Sinclair
Archie Roosevelt
Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
Merritt Baldwin
Meriden
Hays
Empire Trust Company
New York
Roosevelt
Sam Hildreth
Rancocas Racing Stables
Archie
Mr. McCormick
McCormick
Commission Delays Action on Tunney Title Challenge
New York March 23 The New York estate athletic commission postponed ruling on Gene Tunney to allow more telegram exchanges. Tunney has not chosen a definite opponent from the commission list for a title match this year. A suspension of Putney was suggested but the panel limited itself to delaying the champion's case until next Tuesday's meeting.
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New York
The
New York Estate Athletic Commission
Gene Tunney
Putney
Rockefeller Jr Denies Baltimore Wage Pact Knowledge
John D. Rockefeller Jr appeared before the Senate Committee Investigating the bituminous coal industry and denied direct knowledge of the Baltimore wage agreement accused of being violated by Consolidation Coal Company. The hearing focused on employer compliance and labor disputes.
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Washington
Senate
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Consolidation Con Company
Baltimore
United Mine Workers
Mississippi pine burns and collapses on car killing seven
A burning pine toppled onto a car in Mississippi, killing driver David Goff and his 14 year old daughter, and five girls aged 11 to 14. Horace and Erastus Goff survived with serious burns. Rastus Goff is hailed as a hero for aiding his brother. Community mourns as schools and businesses close.
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David Goff
Nettle
Hattie Goff
William Goff
Edna Goff
Eva Mizell
Horace
Erastus Goff
Goff
Rastus Goff
Hills Mizelle
Hattiesburg
Mizelle
Eva
Soviet delegation hints new disarmament proposal
Maxim Litvinoff, head of the Soviet delegation at the preparatory disarmament conference, said his group would present a new disarmament proposal soon and seek a first reading immediately. The plan has faced heavy criticism from opponents.
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Geneva
Maxim Litvinoff
M. Litvinoff
Chicago Warns On Spud Market Shakeup
A Chicago warning notes a five day sharp cut in Idaho and Washington potato shipments could lift Chicago prices by about one dollar per hundredweight. The message cites a top Chicago potato expert and predicts temporary effects with prices for old potatoes expected to stay strong through April and into May.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Washington
Chicago
R. EB
Shepherd
Idaho State Chamber of Commerce
United States
Lindy Thrills Congress With Aerial Flight Show
A parade of Washington notables flew Bolling Field with Charles Lindbergh, landing and taking off in quick succession. Senator Nye, Ernest Lewin of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and Miss Alice Davis watched as James Nye, four, and the father of Representative Meilene, aged 64, joined the flights.
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Washington
Bolling Field
Lindberg
Meilene
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