Plan Early Attack On Rubio Army Plan
In San Antonio on December 7 AP reports Jose Vasconcelos, defeated candidate, threatening revolt after crossing the Rio Grande and declaring he fled to America to escape government assassins. Pascal Ortiz Rubio, president elect, dismisses Vasconcelos statement as insignificant and predicts a return to seize power by force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Rio Grande
Jose Vasconcelos
Pascal Ortiz Rub- Vee
Sconcelos
America
Train Wrecker Tom Vernon Faces Extradition Fight
L A asking for return of train wrecker Tom Vernon, 44-year-old ex convict, in Pawnee Oklahoma admits wrecking a Southern Pacific train near Saucus California November 10 and robbing passengers, denies a similar crime near Cheyenne Wyoming, fights extradition to Wyoming where death faces, but would return to California for a prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Vernon
Pawnee
Okla
Saucus
Calif
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ing
California
Army aviators die in crash near Inspiration Mine
Lieutenants R W Gilley and J J Adams from March Field California were killed when their plane crashed near the Inspiration Mine four miles north of Miami Arizona during a farewell flight for Midland City airport dedication. Plaufuss, flying nearby, survived.
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Miami
Ariz
R. W W. Gilley
J. J. Adams
March Field
Riverside
Calif
Inspiration Mine
Midland City
W. B. Plausus
Tax Slash Approved By Senate
The Senate Finance Committee reported favorably on a 160 million tax reduction, unanimous approval from the panel, with House approval already in place for a one percent cut in personal and corporate income taxes. Senator Watson of Indiana indicated he may bring the measure to the floor, not expecting strong opposition. Under-Secretary Mills of the Treasury testified on the proposal.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Mills
The
Treasury
Two Forebodings Hit Chicago Finance in Crisis
In Chicago and Cook County a grim outlook emerges as 1928 tax bills likely delay until August 1930 and banks refuse further loans on tax anticipation warrants without a plan to repay existing borrowings. The disclosures follow a secret Thursday meeting of bankers city and county officials and civic leaders. County and city governments have already borrowed over 300 million dollars against 1928 and 1929 taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Alcohol production climbs in Prohibition report
Washington December 7 AP The Prohibition Commissioner's annual report shows legal alcohol production rising to 200 852 050 proof gallons in the year ending June 30, an increase of 31 682 051 from the prior year. Withdrawals from warehouses totaled 5 892 247 barrels after tax payments, up 917 266 barrels from the previous year.
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Washington
Prohibition
Doran
Former rodeo performer and train robber sent to California
Tom Vernon aged 43, once a rodeo performer and confessed train robber, was turned over to California officers after a requisition hearing before Governor Holloway. Wyoming authorities also sought the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Tom Vernon
California
W. J. Holloway
Wyoming
Oklahoma City Receives Vernon Extradition Papers
Requisition papers asked for the return to Los Angeles of Tom Vernon a confessed train wrecker and robber wanted for derailing a Southern Pacific train near Saugus California and robbing passengers. Wyoming papers also request custody to face derailing and robbery charges on a Union Pacific train. District Attorney Baron Fitts will arrive to press the case.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Los Angeles
Tom Vernon
Southern Pacific
Saugus
Cal
Holloway
Frank C. Emerson
Wyoming
Vernon
Union Pacific
Baron Fitts
Los Angeles County
Veteran Civil War Vet Marvin Phillips Walks 15 Miles Daily
Jamestown New York report notes 14 year old Marvin Phillips, a Civil War veteran who saw Vicksburg fall, maintains a 15 mile daily walk routine. He recently challenged all youngsters aged 80 or more to a walking race as a publicity gesture.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Marvin Phillips
Vicksburg
Wealthy Officer Resigns Over Actress Marriage
London reports Francis Francis a wealthy Royal Horse Guards subaltern resigns his commission after announcing engagement to American comedian Sunny Jarman. The unwritten rule forcing officers to resign upon marrying actresses sparks heated controversy as the lieutenant accepts the situation with quiet resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Francis Francis
Royal Horseguards
Sunny” Jarmann
Comedienne
Francis
Cold Wave Sweeps South From Canada
A fresh cold wave moved south from the Canadian plains, bringing a zero-degree wind chill to the northwest and signaling snow and colder weather for much of the middle west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Chicago
Canadian Plains
Middle West
Pity Poor Racketeers Face Tax Battle Over Beer Profits
Chicago December 7 AP Terry Druggan racketeer and brewer questions how income tax on beer profits is calculated. He offered Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge collector 25 to settle 500000 tax claim. Druggan says gross could top 200000 in two years, net 100000 to 125000. Judge Wilkerson sets hearing for next Tuesday with Ralph Bottles Capone and Frankie Abe among those ordered to appear.
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Chicago
Terry Druggan
Druggan
Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge
Internal Revenue
James H. Wilkerson
Ralph “Bottles” Capone
Scarface
Frankie
Abe
Tdrngean
VCO FOR hl GEARY TO BRING LEADERS
Six past state American Legion commanders from Arizona will fly in to Winslow to attend the funeral of W. P Geary who died at Whipple Arizona Thursday morning. State officials may attend including Governor John C Phillips and Corporation Commission members Adjutant General J J Pomeroy also expected. The six visiting leaders are Hub Moyer H T Southworth C M Stoddard Evan Staleulp Bert Clingan and Vic Householder. The present commander Hilliard T Brooke of Prescott cannot attend. The body will arrive on No 2 train.
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American Legion
Arizona
Winslow
Phoenix
W. P Geary
Whipple
Capital
John C. Phillips
Corporation Commission
J. J. Pomeroy
Hub Moyer
H. T. Southworth
C. M. Stoddard
Evan Staleulp
Bert Clingan
Vic Householder
Legion
C. R. Templeton
Hilliard T. Brooke
Prescott
Uere
Stanley Dollar Faces Customs Hearing Over Declared Goods
New York December 7 AP Stanley Dollar president of Dollar Steamship faced customs officials to answer charges of failing to declare goods valued at 3700 dollars bought abroad. He arrived aboard the Leviathan with his wife and two children after a world cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stanley Dollar
Dollar Seamship Company
Mr. Dear
Leviathan
Mr. Dollar
Vigilantes Formed to Prosecute Dog Poisoners in St Paul
A vigilante group is organized in St Paul Minnesota to punish dog poisoners blamed for killing more than sixty dogs in a single residential area. The effort follows a wave of pet poisonings and seeks swift action against suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul. Minn
Wedded Princess Plans Nuptials With Army Aviator
Sidi Wirt Spreckles former wife of Prince Suad Chakir of Turkey is engaged to Lieut Rogers Alan Gardner an Army aviator. The match faced family opposition and prompted Gardner’s transfer from Crissy Field to Langley Field. Gardner is 27 and a West Point graduate. Spreckles, native of Kansas, was later married to San Francisco financier John Spreckels Jr. before his death.
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Sidi Wirt Spreckles
Suad Chakir
Turkey
Rogers Alan Gardner
Spreckels
Gardner
Crissy Field
Langley Field
van Gardner
West Point
San Francisco
Kelg, Jr
Prince Suad
Near East
Mme
Chakir
Europe
Entombed Miners Tap Out Signals Near Cassville
Three miners trapped by a coal fall in the Brock mine Cassville near Morgantown tapped signals to rescuers. Officials said the rescuers were within about thirty feet of the entombed men as hope and danger intensified.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Brock
Continental Coal Company
Cassville
Here
Erscary Coal Company
Con
Fox Vests Film Control In Firm Of Electrics Backers
William Fox placed control of his motion picture interests under a board of trustees. The board includes John Otterson, president of Electrics, Lesearei Products, Inc., a Western Electric subsidiary, and EH H Stuart of Halsey Stuart and Company.
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Fox
John Ofterson
Electrics
Lesearei Products, Inc
Western Electric Company
EH. IL. Stuart
Halsey. Stuart and Company
Wall Street
Checkers Banned As Reform Mayor Attacks Gambling
LaCrosse Wisconsin December 7 AP mayor John J Langdon bans public checkers as part of a drive against gambling devices He argues that banning all other games and allowing checkers would lead to pool rooms gambling on checkers and he seeks to curb gambling through the game ban
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse
Wis
Dee 7
John J. Langdon
Icy Blasts Take Toll Of Vessels
London reports one of the fiercest storms off Great Britain and the continent. At least 26 known dead, many lost at sea, as about a score of ships struggle in heavy seas. Vessels from Britain and several other nations are endangered, including the Morgan Koch which went ashore near Seaford and had its crew rescued.
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London
Great Britain
Frances Duncan
Land’s End
Ramyro
Culver Cliff
Hartland Point
Bideport
Morgan Koch
Spain
Seaford
General Bullard Reported Better
Major General Robert Lee Bullard was reported improved today after heart trouble. The 68 year old retired general had been in ill health for several weeks and yesterday was listed in serious condition by his secretary.
Tax firm incorporates Phoenix
The Pioneer Taxi Inc of Tucson filed articles of incorporation in Phoenix. Ben B. Mathews and Ralph W. Bilby both of Tucson were named corporators with a capitalization of 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix. Ariz
Pioneer Taxi Inc
Tucson
Ben B. Mathews
Ralph W. Bilby
Maryland Governor Denied Use Of Tremont Temple Hall
Tremont Temple officials refuse use of the large Baptist church for a Liberal Civic League address by Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie on prohibition in his state. Symphony Hall is set for the talk next Tuesday. Boston Elevated officials also refused posters for the event citing its controversial subject.
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Cial
Tremont Temple
Liberal
Civic League
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Ritchie
Symphony Hall
League
Boston Elevated
Prescott Gets Federal Plan for Building
Plans for a new federal building in Prescott Arizona were released. The brick and stone three story fireproof structure will cover about 7000 square feet and house the post office federal courts and Agriculture Department officials. Construction is hoped to start next summer after contracts are let. Interior plans are tentative pending department needs data from 1927 and 1929 authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal
Prescott
Ariz
Department of Agriculture
Supervising
Henry Ford inherits $100 from local antiquarian
Ypsilanti Michigan December 7 AP Henry Ford receives a legacy of 100 under the will of Mrs Florence Smalley Babbitt 82 who died here Recently She was a member of a pioneer family historian and collector of antiques and was deeply interested in Ford's Americana museum at Dearborn.
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Ypsilanti, Mich
Henry Ford
Florence Smalley-Babbitt
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