Milford mine disaster leaves forty one dead in Minnesota flood
Flooding from a swamp lake breached the Milford iron mine near Crosby Minnesota killing forty one miners. Forty eight men worked on lower levels when water burst through the drift flooding the mine in minutes trapping many and leaving seven survivors.
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Emil Kainu
Frank Hravatin Jr
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Mike Ravaiich
Matt Mangas
Duluth
Island Lake
Minnesota
Cuyuna Range
Grand Jury to Probe Veterans Bureau Affairs
A federal grand jury in Chicago was to open to investigate the United States Veterans Bureau under former Director Charles R Forbes. The inquiry mirrors a prior Senate committee probe and is expected to return indictments on those formerly in charge.
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Chicago
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Charles R. Forbes
Senate
Storm's Aftermath Hits Midwest and Several States
The blizzard's grip loosens as the Midwest and central U S report nearly two dozen deaths and millions in damages to transportation and wire communications. Rail and telecommunication restoration is slow. radio remains the main news conduit for many towns. Milwaukee and Michigan see fatalities. Alabama reports cyclone deaths. milk shortages emerge as snow blocks transport.
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Alabama
Oil hearing preparations loom as Fall eyed again
Washington February 6 preparations for resuming the oil inquiry advanced as the senate committee sought to recall Albert B Fall the former secretary of the interior to question him about leases. Senator Walsh planned action to annul a Standard Oil California Elk Hills lease and Walsh conferred with Sutro Strawn and Pomerone as efforts continued to justify Fall’s dismissal of the proceedings. McAdoo Daniels and Creel were expected to be heard regarding statements by E L Dohoney about the California naval reserve base.
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Navy
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George Creel
Committee On Public Information
E. L. Dohoney
California Naval Reserve Base
Wilson Honored in Iowa Legislature
In Des Moines on February 6 the Iowa legislature paid tribute to Woodrow Wilson with remarks by Governor Kendall and M F Healey of Fort Dodge. The senate did not concur with a house amendment requiring part time schools in towns under 12 000, while the house debated the highway maintenance bill.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Kendall
M. F. Healey
Fort Dodge
Mr. Healey
Senate
House
Governor McMaster asks Coolidge to halt gasoline rise
Gov. TH McMaster wired President Coolidge urging action to stop the rising price of gasoline. He says the cornering of the crude oil market by large oil interests has extended beyond South Dakota, where the issue began on August 7, 1923.
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Associated Press
Pierre
TH. McMaster
Coolidge
South Dakota
Saw Your S in the Journal Merchants Phrase
A fragment notes merchants recalling the line saw your s in the Journal. The item suggests a playful or cryptic message tied to a publication, with no further context or details about its origin or recipients.
Aviators Missing in Blizzard Land Near Hammond Uninjured
Minneapolis aviator Jack Speed and local pilot Jack Cope were missing since yesterday in a blizzard flight in Speeds new aircraft. They landed ten miles from Hammond Indiana uninjured after fearing they were over Lake Michigan. Their plane was damaged and they telephoned friends to report the safe landing.
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Chicago
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Minneapolis
Jack Cope
Hammond
Ind
Lake Michigan
Flag at German Embassy Raises Mystery in Washington
In Washington this morning an American flag appeared on the German embassy lawn under Berlin orders but the German flag remained at full height. Police received a complaint about the invasion of German soil and officials declined to discuss. After public uproar the embassy announced it would raise its flag at half mast after 2 20 p m.
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Washington
Berlin
Woodrow Wilson
American Legion
State Department
Wilson
O Connor Named Chairman of Shipping Board
President Coolidge designated T. V. O Connor of Buffalo New York former leader of the International Longshoremen's Union and current shipping board member as the new chairman of the shipping board. He succeeds in the post after a career spanning labor leadership and public service with the board.
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Washington
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Conner
Buffalo
International Longshoremen’s Union
Shipping Board
Coolidge
Enraged lioness kills man on Quo Vadis set
An enraged lioness mauls to death Augusto Palombi an elderly man employed as a "super" at a moving picture company filming Quo Vadis in Rome The entire company witnessed the tragedy and authorities investigated the incident.
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Augusto Palombi
Moving Picture
Vera Cruz Evacuated by Rebel Forces
Washington dispatches report Vera Cruz evacuated by De la Huerta insurgents and control restored to civilian authorities. U S cruiser Richmond and Admiral Gruder cooperate to restore normality while Consul Word awaits a full report on whether the evacuation signals rebellion collapse.
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Taullulapec
Charge St Paul Firm With Fraud in Tax Returns
Brown and Bigelow a St Paul advertising specialty firm is charged with conspiring to defraud the government of 150000 through fraudulent income and excess profit tax returns in a complaint filed before United States Commissioner Samuel B Whaley. The suit names Herbert H Bigelow president Robert P Galloway treasurer and William Priester comptroller and was filed by U S district attorney La Fayette French who says Brown & Bigelow is among Minnesota firms facing similar charges.
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Judge Taft Unable to Act as Honorary Pall Bearer Today
Justice Chief Taft was taken with acute indigestion today and unable to act as an honorary pallbearer for former President Woodrow Wilson. Justice tranches was invited to represent the Supreme Court. The chief justice's attack was said to be yielding to treatment.
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Railroad Official Seeks Legislative Rest for Railroads
Philadelphia February 6 A. J. County vice president of the Pennsylvania system urged a legislative rest for railroads at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers convention. He called for a minimum six percent return on investment tax reduction wage bargaining power with employees and voluntary consolidation to aid rail operations.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
A. J. County
Pennsylvania
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
North Dakota radicals gather for state election planning
Non partisan leaguers in Bismarck North Dakota convened to decide candidates for state offices and whether to run on the Republican ticket or as a third party. The meeting covers league organization and could stretch beyond today as committees meet. W J Church notes ninety seven delegates will attend with many unofficial participants expected.
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Nonpartisan Leaguers
North Dakota
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W. J. Church
French Deputies Vote for Economies in Government
Paris February 6 The Chamber of Deputies voted unanimously in principle a bill to reduce government expenses for 1924 by 1 billion francs. Socialists pressed to extend savings to military and naval expenditures only.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Communications Restored After Severe Iowa Blizzard
Des Moines reports that Iowa began restoring communications and traffic facilities after a historic blizzard. The storm raged Monday and Tuesday, abating last night, leaving clear cold air with temperatures around three degrees above zero in Des Moines and colder in other areas.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Election squabble in Palmetto ends in fatal shooting
In Palmetto Louisiana a mayoral candidate Mrs Rowland Clark was killed and Huey Myer of the opposing faction fatally wounded in a gun battle on the streets. Clark's son and daughter were wounded. a version from Opelousas claims Clark accused Meyer of bringing a Texas voter to support her opponent after a vote tie.
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Rowland Clark
Palmetto
Huey Myer
Meyer
Simplicity Marks Woodrow Wilson Rites
Woodrow Wilson dies and is honored with simple home rites followed by a cathedral funeral. Dignitaries, presidents, and war comrades send tributes as Washington slows, with silent processions and flowers marking the nation’s respect for the former president.
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