National Crime Net Tightens on Fred Burke
Across multiple cities investigators press a national manhunt for Fred Burke labeled a killer kidnapper and bank robber tied to the Morgan massacre seven deaths and a million in loot. Detroit police cite Burke as head of a desperate band with ties to St Louis Egan's Rats and other gang figures.
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Fred Burke
Scarface al” Caponea
Burke
St. Valentine’s Day
Detroit
Henry J. Garvin
Detroit, Crime and Bomb Squad
St. Louis
Egan’s Rats
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Ray
Crane Neck) Nugent
Hamilton
Kay Develry
United Railways
Toledo
Ohio
Cadillac
Mich
Peru
Ind
Jefferson
Wis
Morgan Massacere
St. Joseph
Pat Jolman
Charles Skelly
Skelly
Miners Perish After North McAlester Mine Explosion
At Old Town Coal mine in North McAlester Oklahoma rescuers recovered 47 bodies by 7 am and earlier 57 were counted. 62 miners were trapped by the blast. Many victims identified and families face bleak Christmas. Red Cross seeks relief funds.
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Okla
Old Town Coal Company
North McAlester
North
Parlor
Tovny Torres
The
Red Cross
New York Police Chief Declares End of Hardened Criminals
New York, Dec. 18. Commissioner Whalen in review of the first year of his NYPD administration announced there are no hardened criminals operating in the city. He said businesses must regularly assess threats and that by bringing gangsters and known criminals into headquarters, the criminal element has been eliminated from New York.
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New York
Dwight Morrow Accepts Senate Appointment
Dwight W. Morrow announces acceptance of the United States Senate seat from New Jersey following Senator Baird's resignation. He will serve after completing current public obligations and upon Governor Larson's appointment.
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Washington
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Baird
Larson
United States
New Orleans Street Car Bombing Escalates Trolley Strike
A bomb exploded under a street car in New Orleans injuring fifteen passengers during the trolley strike. Victims Alma Vaughn A Delphi Thomas Pierre and George Brown sustained cuts and bruises and were treated at a hospital or sent home for care.
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New Orleans
Alma Vaughn
A. Delphi
Thomas Pierre
George Brown
Brown
San Francisco Woman Buys $210000 Ring With Emerald Carving
A San Francisco jewelry head reports a local purchase of a platinum ring valued at $210000. The ring features a large emerald with an image carved on the gem and may be a gift to a husband or sweetheart, mirroring New York top prices for Christmas.
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San Francisco
New York
Four Convicts Escape From New Phoenix Prison
Four inmates including Charles Barnes and Dewey Thurlo escaped Maricopa county’s new jail by hand over hand lowering a 60 foot rope made of mattress strips. Janitor discovery of the long rope led to word that the men were at large. Sheriff Wright suspected outside aid. Barnes faced 1 1/2 to 25 years for a diamonds holdup. Thurlo had earlier robbed B M Heimbuecher with Cantrell, who is in state prison for 15 to 25 years.
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Barnes
Supreme Court
Thurlo
Dave Cantrell
B. M. Heimbuecher
Phonix
Heimbuecher
Cantrell
Governor Phillips to Address Arizona Teachers Meeting
The Arizona State Educational Association meets December 27 28 in Phoenix with D B Hibner announcing Governor John C Phillips will open the program. Dr Jesse L H Newton of Columbia University will deliver one of the principal addresses.
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Jesse L H. Newton
Columbia University
Arizona State Educational Association
D. B. Hibner
John C. Phillips
Arizona State Fair Sets New Profit Record
An auditor's report shows the Arizona State Fair earned a total profit of 18000 dollars this year, breaking previous records by several thousand dollars. PILOUNIX, Ariz. December 18 AP reported the gain as a new high for the event.
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Pilounix
Ariz
Slayers Shot Three Men In Romney Death List Case
In Romney West Virginia three men were killed early today by a gunman who visited their homes. Walter Crabtree the Sheriff and jailer along with Justice of the Peace H C Inskeep and deputy Ben E Miller were targeted. A death list reportedly named five potential victims.
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Romney
W. Va
H. C. Inskeep
Justice of the Peace
Ben E. Miller
Miller
Asa Wolford
New Mexico Military Institute Beats Arizona Pole Team in Tucson
In Tucson yesterday the New Mexico Military Institute pole team defeated the University of Arizona squad 2. The result affects regional pole vault standings and reflects the strong performance of NMMI athletes.
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Tucson
Ariz
New Mexico Military Institute
University of Arizona
Yio
Woman Gets Help After Death Try at Church
Washington AP reports Antoinette Brewster Ruggles who poisoned herself in a church after becoming hungry and homeless may soon accept one of many job offers. She arrived three days earlier and found herself jobless and penniless. after talks with a minister offering no aid she took poison. Cheering messages and offers of assistance flooded in during her illness.
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Washington, D. C
Antoinette Brewster Ruggles
Washington
Missing bootlegger Remus hid fortune eyed in safety boxes
Chicago officials search two safety deposit boxes for a rumored million dollar cache of Liberty bonds cash and diamonds linked to George Remus the famed bootlegger. Remus vanished before serving time in Atlanta after a murder charge. later freed on insanity grounds and released from an asylum. The boxes were opened by order of banks and sought as part of the mystery surrounding his fortune.
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Chicago
George Remus
Evanston
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Remus
Sunless Days End for Middle West as Sun Returns
After nine days of mist-laden skies the middle west saw sunshine forecast today with a sharp temperature drop. The weather bureau predicted zero by tonight in the Chicago area as a clear blue sky follows the sunless spell, which had likened the region to Arctic winter nights.
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Chicago
Middle West
Canada
Weather Bureau
Arctic
Strike Remnants Vanish In East
In Taylorville Illinois on December 18 a National Miners Union strike is ending with Peabody mine No. resuming coal loading and Kincaid mine near here seen as the strike seat. This mine marks the last of six area mines shut down by the stoppage as workers return to work.
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Taylorville
National Miners Union
Christian County
Peabody Mine No
Kincaid
Air crash in Zaghouan region claims two occupants
Natives report an airplane crash near Zaghouan yesterday with both occupants dead, suspected to be Royal Air Force. In London, two RAF officers attempting a non-stop flight to Capetown from dawn yesterday had not radioed in for hours, radio possibly failed. Squadron Leader A. G. Jones-Williams and Flight Lieutenant A. H. Jenkins had reported 50 miles northwest of Sardinia yesterday afternoon.
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Tunis
Zaghouan
Royal Air Force
London
Capetown
South Africa
Air Ministry
A. G. Jones-Williams
A. H. Jenkins
Sardinia
Mexico Silent On Laredo Consulate Closure
The Mexican foreign office offered no comment on closing the Laredo Texas consulate with staff to be reassigned. Mexico City press highlighted US retaliation fears as San Antonio reporters note exporters redirecting ships via Browneville. Public reaction mixed with speculation on next steps in the clash with General Calles.
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Foreign Office
Laredo
Texas
United States
San Antonio
Universal
Browneville
John Walls
Plutarco Elias Calles
Obregon
Salt River Valley rejects Verde plan vote result
Shareholders of the Salt River Valley Water Users Association voted 59.16 percent against the tri partite agreement that would have allowed development of more than twenty thousand acres in the Verde river district northwest of Phoenix. The decision ends years of effort to have two projects cooperate on Verde development.
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Phoenix. Ariz
Salt River Valley Water Users Association
TUTDT
Verde River District
Phoenix
Wishing Wishbone Worked Wonders With Wise Wife
In Chicago on December 18 AP reports Joseph Lang and Katharine Lang are divorcing after a Thanksgiving dispute. Katharine testified her wish was for Joseph to work, he struck her, and Judge Charles A Williams indicated a divorce would be granted. She waived alimony and offered to let him keep her automobile.
Piano Moves Stop Divorce Heated Courtroom Scene
In Chicago a piano mover hoisted a piano to a third floor window and argued in court with his wife over a divorce and their daughter Winifred. The judge kept the case and Krzeninski returned to his dangling piano while Mrs. Krzeninski was jailed for contributing to juvenile delinquency.
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Chicago
Theodore Krzeninski
Lottie Krzeninski
Winifred
Krzeninski
Ife
New York Christmas Postal Money Orders Totaled Over Ten Million
New York City reports Christmas postal money orders totaling 10 074 565 dollars. The figure reflects 679 779 gifts mailed to recipients in international and domestic locations during the holiday period.
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New York
New York City
Soviet puts British king in tight spot
London reports speculation that delay in presenting credentials by Soviet ambassador K Sokolnikov was not due to governments or Sokolnikov. The Express says Prince of Wales may deputize for King George to receive the Moscow envoy before Christmas. The czar's execution remains a sensitive royal issue.
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London
London Daily Express Today
K. Sokolnikov
M. Sokolnikov
Prince of Wales
George
Moscow
Nicholas
King George
Cardinals Hire Ray Blades as Coach for 1930 Season
St. Louis Cardinals president Sam Breadon announced the signing of former outfielder Ray Blades as coach to assist manager Gabby Street for the 1930 campaign. Blades previously coached Rochester in the International League after his playing days with the Cardinals.
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ST. Louis
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Ray Blades
Cardinals
Gabby” Street
Blades
Rochester
Blizzard Grips Midwest Turning Cold Across Plains
A major blizzard sweeps from the north into the central states, driving temperatures to seasonal lows from Kansas to Oklahoma. Ice coats streets as snow falls, with Oklahoma seeing a 30 degree drop in 15 hours and Texas facing a deep cold wave. Wheat farmers report no damage while eastern Rocky Mountain areas remain milder.
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Kansas City
Middle West
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Rocky Mountain States
Christmas Riots In German City
Rioting continued through the night in Frankfort on Mawun as police faced crowds near the city hall. Civilians suffered casualties while city officials debated Christmas relief for the unemployed during the unrest.
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Deebs
Frankfort
Poincare Returns Home After Second Operation
Former French premier Poincare left the hospital at noon and returned to his home after a second operation on October 21. He plans to recuperate in southern France for a time.
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Poincare
Paris
France
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