Campaign under way as farm relief split and prohibition loom
Washington reports the 1928 presidential race shaping up with a Republican farm bloc muting support for Coolidge after the McNary Haugen veto. Democrats push a prohibition modificationist candidacy while the south clashes with the east over prohibition. Coolidge plans limited travel and no early declaration, with Lowden’s push tied to farm relief dynamics.
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Washington
President Coolidge
Middle West
Midwest
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Local Boys Radio Concert Delights Washington Homes
KTNT Muscatine aired the Zerenaders last evening in a Washington program. The Washington audience praised the Washington musical group for meeting high radio and chestra standards with a full set of popular numbers. Musicians included Margaret Corbin piano Clifford Brady cornet Owen Boileau trombone Kermit Payne E flat saxophone Cloyd Garrett B flat saxophone Adolph Shalla bass saxophone LeRoy Pratt drums.
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Zeke
KTNT
Muscatine
Washington
Margaret Corbin
Clifford Brady
Owen Boileau
Kermit Payne
Cloyd Garrett
Adolph Shalla
LeRoy Pratt
Great War Ten Years Ago Today Arming Merchant Ships
President Wilson orders arming American merchant ships without Congress. The State Department reports 230 American deaths due to German submarine warfare. Democrats in the Senate seek to oust Stone as chairman of the foreign affairs committee over anti administration activity.
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Wilson
Congress
State Department
Democrats
Senate
Stone
Four Bandits Die in Electric Chair at Pennsylvania Prison
Four bandits were executed in the electric chair at Bellefonth prison after killing Philadelphia policeman Harry M. Cooper during a failed holdup. The quartet Curry, Bentley, Julianup and Doris, nicknamed the Olney gang, were condemned for the Cooper murder in the Olney bank robbery attempt. Curry fired the fatal shot, Doris was last to die, marking an unprecedented quadruple execution in the state.
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Pennsylvania
Bellefonth
Harry M. Cooper
Philadelphia
Joseph Curry
Harry Bentley
William Julianup
Frank Doris
Olney Garg
Olmey Bank
Cooper
Curry
Doris
Mediapolis Triumphs Over Washington at Winfield Tourney
In a sectional game at Winfield Mediapolis defeated Washington 31 to 15. Washington showed strong passing and defense but shot poorly, while Mediapolis relied on a steady mix of field goals and free throws to hold the lead through the game. Stewart and Caldwell starred for Mediapolis. Weaver and Fisher led Washington.
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Winfield
Washington
Mediapolis
Burlington
Fisher
Weaver
Stewart
Caldwell
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Aga. Washington
Columbus
Luckenbill
Connett
Jones
Bain
Tucker
Bales
Nelson
Baker
Crone
Lytle
Smith
Ft. Madison
Day
Davenport
Olds
Wayland
Supreme Court strikes Texas primary ban on black voters
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Texas law barring negroes from the Democratic primary unconstitutional. Justice Holmes announced the decision, noting 370000 black Texas voters were affected. Governor Moody indicated a new bill may allow party committees to set primary participation rules without violating the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Texas
L.A. Nixon
el Paso
Nicon
C. C. Herndon
Charles Porras
Holmes
Austin
Dan Moody
Supreme Court
Tranksmen Hold Airmen for Ransom in Desert Crash
Wireless dispatch from Cape Juby says four Uruguayan aviators missing since March 2 after a plane crash on the African coast are being held for ransom by Sahara natives at Biar Tiguidit. It says a Spanish government representative was expected to secure their release by paying the ransom.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Cape Juby
Africa
Biar Tiguidit
Wellesley College Hall Destroyed in Fire
Fire at Stone Hall on the Wellesley College campus caused extensive damage and prompted class dismissals. The blaze, aided by Newton area towns, was brought under control after the building under renovation was demolished.
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Wellesley
Mass
Wellesley College
Newlondon
Nantuck
Needham
Thirteen Known Dead In Tamatave Cyclone Toll
Twenty unknown dead in Tamatave Madagascar after a cyclone last week. An official dispatch reports all buildings in Tamatave destroyed except the treasury and post office.
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Capetown
South Africa
Tamatave
Madagascar
Wyman and Wayland Triumph as Mediapolis Crowd Spurs Winfield
Wyman defeats Sperry while Wayland beats Sperry. Olds hosts a school band and a large crowd of rooters Saturday night despite bad roads. More than a hundred people rode from Mediapolis to Winfield on a special train.
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Olds
Mediapolis
Winfield
Prospectors Move to Weepah Nevada In Great Gold Rush
Tonopah residents flee to Weepah to stake claims after reports of rich gold strikes. A ten mile district near the Electric Gold Mines shaft is crowded with newcomers and veterans. Two teenagers, Frank Horton and James Traynor, report ore assays of $78000 per ton.
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Tonopah
Nevada
Weepah
Electric Gold Mines Company
Frank Horton
James Traynor
Glenn Mace declines mayor bid amid school board candidacy
Glenn Mace says reports of his mayoral run were premature and exaggerated. He confirms no nomination papers were filed and will not seek city office, though his school director candidacy remains active with five candidates for two seats. His name appears on the school election ticket next Monday afternoon.
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Washington
Glenn Mace
Mr. Mace
Mace
C. A. Boive
P. G. Ahrens
A. BK. Atchison
John W. Applegate
Delay Report on Nebraska Law Split Votes Mark Iowa Inquiry
A Des Moines dispatch reports a six member special investigating committee may return a divided verdict on the Nebraska bank guaranty law. Three members back its practicability in Iowa and three oppose its operation as Nebraska’s law. The panel, ordered to report by Feb 15, delays filing amid capitol murmurs.
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Des Moines
United Press Today
Nebraska
Iowa
Ed Campbell
Battle Creek
Lafe Hill
Monona
Edy Wolfs
Linn
H. A. Dartine
Glenwood
C. J. Fulton
Fairfield
G Cole
Delaware
Capitol
Ieruis
Meager Reports From Japan Indicate Quake Caused Much Damage
Reports from Kyoto and Osaka describe severe earthquake damage in Kobe Osaka and surrounding regions. Witness accounts note collapsed homes smashed windows and casualties with rescue efforts underway and lines of communication cut.
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Japan
Tokyo
Kyoto
Kobe
Osaka
Tamba
Tango
Tajima
Tokio
Sakai
Osaken
Ekobe
Protectorate in Nicaragua Likely
Washington reports that a U S protectorate over revolution torn Nicaragua appears assured as May May conference statements favor a U S Nicaragua alliance. U S forces about 2 500 control most inhabited areas while Moncada may seek a peace conference under U S auspices.
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Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Moncado
Diaz
Mberal
Denson Says Committee Task Was Fact Findings Only
Senator A Denson of Elka der criticizes "The committee" for offering opinions rather than facts and insists the panel report only discovered facts within the allotted time. He states if no facts were found, the committee should report that. He notes policymakers have their own opinions.
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Benson
Flood Leaves Five Hundred Stranded in South Dallas
Five hundred residents of south Dallas are marooned as the Trinity river floods the area after an all night rain. The river expands to over a mile in width in places and officials plan boat relief for stranded families and belongings.
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Dallas
Tex
Trinity River
Farmer at Ackley Burned to Death
Mason City reports George Keough a 30 year old farmer from near Ackley died in a house fire Sunday night Sparks from his pine bed caused the blaze Keough was alone in the dwelling at the time and was found burned to death in his home
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Mason City
George Keough
Ackley
Keough
Jury to Try Harry Sinclair Today in Senate Contempt Case
Washington March 7 a jury to try Harry Fo Sinclair operator and race horse owner for alleged contempt of the senate was selected today in district superior court Sinclair is under indictment for refusing to answer questions during the senate investigation three years ago
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Washington
Harry Fo Sinclair
Rich
Senate
Sinclair
Bomb throwers kill Sofia police chief in Bulgaria
Four unidentified bomb throwers entered the Sofia police headquarters and assassinated the chief of police. The cashier was wounded as the attackers escaped with a large sum of money.
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Sofia
Sorta
Bulgaria
Mures
Chinese Armies Plan for Battle Near Soo Chow
Cantonese forces press toward Soo Chow while agitators in Shanghai plan Sun Yat Sen memorial march on March 2. Both sides prepared for action as sandbagging defences protect Soo Chow and unions ready for a general strike when the Cantonese advance on Shanghai.
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Soo Chow
Shanghai-Nanking
Chang Chung Chang
Shanghai
Sun Yat Sen
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Admiralty
Maizuru
Toyoka
Yonano
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Elkader
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W. A. Anderson
Omaha, Neb
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Samuel Pepys Club
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