Wrecks Kill Dozen on New York Central Michigan Central Trains
Portier Indiana February 28 thirty two bodies pulled from wreckage of the New York Central Interstate Express and the Michigan Central Canadian Flier after a head on collision near Portier. The engine plowed through two day coaches tearing them apart and scattering mangled remains across the track. Rescue crews aided by Father Jules De Ville battled flames and found victims under debris as investigators opened the inquest. Several passengers described the terror while Red Cross nurses and volunteers assisted with bandages and evacuations to Chesterton and nearby towns.
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Chicago
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Gary
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United Prese
Portier
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Michigan Central Canadian Flier
Boston
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Interstate Express
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Altho
Jules de Ville
Frances Kennedy
Father de Ville
Chesterton
Des Moines
Fleming
Mieke
Red Cross
HBS Exans
Ne York Central
Associated Prese
Jackson
Mich
W. P.! Lang
Potter
Mic Gian Ceneral
Porter
Valparaiso
Long
Spee Central
Passengers Witness Engine Plow Into Day Coach
Reporter Edward Fierke from Grand Rapids recounts near death as the New York Central engine plowed into a Michigan Central derailed train at Porter Indiana. He describes the blinding light, screams, and a final collapse of the day coach while others attempted to escape. The platform car was smashed. Fierke survived with bruises.
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Presa
Porter
Ind
Edward W. Fierke
New York Central
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan Central
Fierke
J. & M. Y Company
Racine
Wis
WO Long
Jackson, Mich
Freman
Des Moines Man Describes Crash Scene
Des Moines resident H. Evans recalls a wreck near Porter Indiana on the New York Central line. He says the engine ripped through the Michigan Central coach, the car shattered, and at least 60 passengers appeared trapped. the engine did not stop, plunging 200 feet before a ditch collapse pinned the crew.
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Michigan Central
Evans
Collision at crossing leaves multiple dead and unidentified
At Porter Indiana an automatic signaling device timed two trains, the New York Central and Michigan Central, causing a fatal collision. Debris and bodies piled at the crossing while efforts to identify a number of victims continued. Engineer Long of the Michigan Central reportedly left for home, while officials withheld further details.
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Associated Press
Porter
Ind
New York Central
Michigan Central
Reils
Altho
Chesterton
Seipel
Engineer Long
Jackson
Mich
Wrecking Crew
Michigan Central Railroad
High
Telt Block
Chicago
L. E. Pituer
Plaza Theatre Safe Looted by Bandits
Burglars cracked the Plaza Theatre safe during a Sunday night break in. The lobby destroyed, ticket cage demolished, and glass littered the doorway. Police report no solid clues. writers note a spate of similar theatre burglaries nationally and locally, with bands targeting weekend receipts.
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Plaza Theatre
Lee Baker
Mr. McGuire
Dennison
Union Depot
Young
Sheriff's Office
Yeess
Des Noines
Cedar Rapids Mt
Arrest Black and Tan Police Charged With Irish Murders
Dublin reports state that a British major, a captain, and several Black and Tans were arrested on charges of murdering two Sinn Feiners after they were cleared of an ambush involvement. Details said King and Hardr led the detachment to the scene, with 45 Black and Tans also arrested for various offenses including seizure of champagne intended as a gift for Lore Lienlienamt French.
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United Press
Dublin
Sian Fenners
Murphy
Kennedy
Dublin Castle
King
Black and Tans
Hardr
Lore Lien- Lienamt
Viceregal
Nebraska Bank Is $20,000 Short and Cashier Missing
Lincoln Feb 28 The Hadar State bank with deposits above $300,000 was closed by order of the state department after bank examiners found an apparent shortage of $20,000. Cashier and principal owner William Lefferdink has been missing for three days and his whereabouts are unknown.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Hadar, Neb
State Department of Trade and Commerce
J. E. Hart
William Lefferdink
Davis named as labor choice sparks party split
Washington reports intense lobbying over the labor secretary selection after Harding’s race. United front groups clash as union leaders push for a pro labor pick while opposing factions back a nonunion or industry aligned appointee. Davis’ background hints at a compromise between union and nonunion interests amid a power struggle.
Court Holds Home Cannot be Raided Without Warrant
Supreme court rules revenue agents must obtain search warrants to invade private homes in hunt for moonshine. It overturns Lawrence Amos conviction after finding liquor taken without a warrant and orders the liquor returned. Also upholds government power under the trading with the enemy act to seize enemy property. Kentucky tax on withdrawals from bonded warehouses deemed invalid, with lower court rulings sustained to stop tax collection on overdue payments.
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United, Press
Washington, D. C
Revenue
Supreme ‘Court
Lawrence Amos
South Carolina
Amos
Associated Press
Supreme Court
Botany Worsted
Passaic
N. J
P Court
Kentucky
Kentucky Distilleries, and Warehouse Company
J. & A Friebert Co
Federal District Court For
Eastern Kentucky
Bank Clerk Case Sparks Reward Dispute Across Illinois
William Dalton, 16, charged with stealing 772000 in liberty bonds from Northern Trust, faces grand jury in Chicago. Reward money of 26000 for Dalton’s capture sparks a legal clash as James Dennis contests Paul Draper’s claim, with court action expected to resolve the dispute.
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United Press
Chicago
William Dalton
Northern Trust Company
Heyworth
Ill
Paul Draper
James Dennis
Dalton
Dennis
Bloomington
Draper
National Bank of Heyworth
Ford Gets Big Power Permit on Hudson as Part of Factory Plan
The Federal Power Commission granted Niagara Falls Power a 50 year license to divert 19,500 cubic feet per second from the Niagara River above Niagara Falls. The move will raise the plant output from 300,000 to 500,000 horsepower. A two year preliminary permit was also given to Lower Niagara Power and Water Supply to divert 29,000 cubic feet per second from Whirlpool Rapids. Ford's Troy Hudson project was approved at a cost of 2,506,000 for the Gancare project aiding Ford interests. The commission also approved Southern California Edison’s 200,000 horsepower development on the San Joaquin River as part of a 100,490,000 project.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Niagara Falls Power Company
Federal Power Commission
Canada
Niagara Tiver
Niagara Falls
Lower
Niagara Power and Water Supply Company
Whirl Pool Rapids
Henry Ford
Troy
Hudson River
Gancare
Southern California Edison Company
San Joaquin River
California
Be Took It Up and Built a Large Moose Membership
Davis built a vast Moose membership through organizational skill with over half a million members. The group funds benevolence and fraternal ideals beyond profit. There are hints Harding might placate union labor by naming a representative to interstate commerce or the shipping board.
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Moose
Harding
Interstate Commerce c
Shipping Board
Vna
New York Evening Post Inc
Republicans Call Caucus of House Toet New Lineup
The full Republican membership of the next house was called to meet in caucus to organize the majority forces. With incoming members swelling the majority to 169 by actual count, leaders feared the size might be hard to manage. The conference aimed to name the committee on committees and reassign most current members, with no major changes expected at the top of big committees and likely adherence to the seniority system.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gillett
Mondell
Republcan
Knutson
Minnesota
Committee On Committees
Boy 11 Kills Brother 9 After Accidental Wound
Warren Branfield an 11 year old boy was detained in Pontiac Michigan after a fatal shooting near Farmington that killed his 9 year old brother Claire during a demonstration of a revolver. He said he fired to see how close he could come without lifting him and then shot again to end the younger boy's suffering.
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Associated Press
Pontiac
Mich
Warren Branfield
Farmington
Claire
Warren
Jad
Clemency Appeals Fail to Halt Death of Irish Prisoners
Cork February 2 six Irish men executed by the military for levy war against crown forces. Timothy McCarthy Thomas O'Brien Patrick Mahoney John Lyons Daniel Callaghan John Allen were shot in pairs at 15 minute intervals. Clemency appeals by Cork Corporation and prayers in Catholic churches failed to change the outcome.
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Associated Press
Cork
Cork Corporation
Timothy McCarthy
Thomas O'Brien
Patrick Mahoney
John Lyons
Daniel Callaghan
John Allen
Dripsey
County Cork
Allen
Tipperary
King’s Bench
Ireland
Corporation
Sir Nevil Macready
Trelard
Vile Attacks Upon Transportation Act
Washington February 2. The validity of the transportation act was attacked today in the supreme court of 42 states and defended by counsel for the railways. The Wisconsin suit, the first of several similar ones, gathered attorneys general and railway and public utilities commissions from 42 states as parties. The only action was the filing of a brief by state and railroad representatives.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Attorneys General
Railway and Public Utilities Commissions
Smiles and Kinks On Today's Wires
United Press reports a series of brief items from multiple cities. A burglary report in New York, a legal trouble in Cambridge Ohio, a divorce filing in Chicago, a police chase in Denver. Names include Mrs Gaby Barry J Hughes H Meredith Mrs Martha Leith Judge Lewis.
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United Press
New York
Gaby Barry Louldn
Chicago
Martha Leith
Lewis
Haywood Seeks Supreme Court Review of IWW Sentences
Haywood and 78 IWW leaders appeal to the Supreme Court to set aside prison terms and fines for espionage and selective service violations. The government seeks denial and to let convictions stand. Attorneys also seek review of 39 Sacrament o members. If granted, the appeal would consolidate with the Chicago case. The IWW argues warrants used to seize papers were invalid.
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Dallea Press
Washington, D. C
Peb
Big Bill
Haywood
Supreme Court
W. W
Sacramento
Japan Buys Planes to Build Up Air Forces
United Press reports from Washington on February 28 that Japan is purchasing aviation material from Germany and securing instructors from England and France to rapidly develop its air forces. Capt. Thomas de Craven testified to the Senate naval committee that Japan is organizing squadrons for naval purposes, establishing aviation schools and centers on its coast, has laid down one aircraft carrier and plans another, and carries planes on battleships used in recent maneuvers.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Germany
England
France
Thomas de Craven
Naval Aviaton
Senate, Naval Committee
State offers reward for Fesdick slayers
Des Moines reports Gov. Kendall offered a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of Des Moines grocer George A. Fesdick. He also offered $2300 for the arrest and conviction of the robbers of the First National Bank at Valley Junction.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
George A. Fesdick
Kendall
First National Bank
Valley Junction
Telegraph Briefs Roundup From Across Nations
AP dispatches summarize crises and events: former Speaker Clark in critical condition in Missouri. fire at Morris Packing plant in East St Louis causes $500,000 damage. Kansas City area case involving bandit William Dalton with $772,000 bonds. trains collision near Onawa injuring fourteen. Ford asks Senate for further hearings on Ford-Newberry contest. AFL condemns labor persecution. 1919 general strike leaders released in Winnipeg. Alabama farmers seek federal protection against night riders. Japan to press Yap mandate before League of Nations. gasoline tank explosion near Buffalo injures and displaces residents. Florida-Havana cable completion announced. letters from Alexander Berkman deportee suggest Russia’s population issue. London’s Graphic reports anti-Soviet unrest. Antisabotage League seeks stricter Prohibition enforcement. Palmer rules whisky permitted in certain medicines. three detained in North Pacific mail car robbery case.
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Washington
D. C
Clark
Missouri
East St. Louis
Morris
Chicago
William Dalton
Liberty
Northern Trust Company
Onasha
Neb
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Spencer
Senate Elections Committee
American Federation of Labor
Winniper
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alabama
Tokio
Japan
Yap
United States
League of Nations Council
Buffalo
Havana
Florida-Havana
Alex‘lander Berkman
Russia
London
the Graphic
Washington, D. C
Anti- Satoon League
DD. C
Palmer
St. Paul
North Ue Pacatic
Supreme Court Decides in Favor of City and Firms
The Supreme Court today sustained lower court decrees denying an injunction against Detroit to halt city owned street railway plans and upheld orders restraining enforcement of portions of Indiana workers compensation law. It also upheld San Francisco authority to prevent maintenance of wooden structures, and set aside lower court dismissals in the Haywood case related to juror influence.
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Lower Vein Coal Company
Industrial Board of Indiana
Board of Public Works of
San Francisco
L. C. Russell
William D. Haywood
Supreme Court
Costa Rican Army Surrenders Ending Panama War Scare
The Costa Rican army capitulated in Coio in the presence of Panaman volunteers, ending a threatened Panama Costa Rica war scare. J B Lefevre, Panaman legation chargé d affaires, notified Secretary Colby of the surrender and changed situation with no further details released.
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Panama
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Costa Rica
Coio
J. B. Lefevre
Legation
Lefevre
Colby
No Opinion Given in Newberry Coal or Child Labor Cases
The Supreme Court failed to render opinions on several major cases including Senator Newberry of Michigan convicted in lower courts of conspiracy to violate the federal corrupt practices act the Coronado Coal company suit against the United Mine Workers of America for damages under the Sherman act the invested capital case and the child labor cage case as reported by the Associated Press from Washington February 28.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Supreme Court
Newberry
Michigan
Coronado Coal Company
United’ Mine ‘Workers of America
Greece Rejects Thrace Smyrna Treaty Changes
In London on February 28 the Greek government refused to accept proposals for an investigation of conditions in Thrace and Smyrna as a prelude to altering the Serres treaty. M Kaiogeropoulos, head of the Greek delegation, was informed by telegram from Athens. The message was not formally presented to allied premiers.
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Associated Press
London
Greece
Thrace
Smyrna
Serres
M. Kaiogeropoulos
Athens
Cavalry Chief Visits Des Moines Fort Des Moines
February 28 at Fort Des Moines the 700 cavalrymen polish accoutrements as Maj. Gen. W A Holbrook chief of cavalry reviews nine troops of the Fourteenth Cavalry. He conducts a general inspection and will later visit Camp Dodge.
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United Press
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
W. A. Holbrook
Fourteenth Cavalry
Camp Dodge
Lovilia Mail Pouch Thieves Drew Blank
Robbers who Saturday night stole a sack containing registered mail from the Burlington station in Lovilia Ila drew a blank about the loot. Officials said the value did not exceed 35 dollars. Sheriff Jearinger of Monroe county reported no arrests.
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United Press
Lovilia
Ila
Burlington
Jearinger
Monroe County
Rumor of Soviet Overthrow at Petrograd Circulates in Moscow
Rumors that Soviet authorities in Petrograd have been overthrown are circulating in Moscow, according to a report received from the Russian capital.
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Associated Press
Riga
Moscow
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