Arizona considers lethal gas for executions instead of gallows
The Arizona Legislature and governor weigh a bill by Rep Bridgie Porter to replace the gallows with lethal gas at the state prison. The proposal requires a warden present, a physician, and at least six reputable citizens over 21 to witness the execution, with the method deemed more humane than the rape.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Nevada
Bridgie M. Porter
Maricopa County
Porter
Airplane Designer Edward Heath Dies in Flight Plunge
Edward Heath, 45, noted parachute pioneer and Heath Parasol designer, plunged to death from about 200 feet while flying a two seater Parasol in Barton Grove suburb. Acquaintances had warned he might harm himself. engine trouble preceded a tail spin in the new plane.
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Chicago
Edward Heath
Barton Grove
Heath
Burglars Break Into Einstein Wine Cellar
Burglars broke into Prof. Albert Einstein's wine cellar at his Caputh summer home and carried off alcohol and other items. It was the second break in since he left for the United States, following a prior theft of Frau Einstein's overcoat in December.
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Caputh
Germany
Prof
Albert Einstein
United States
Frau Einstein
John Wilson Ross Appointed Cochise County Judge
Governor Hunt named John Wilson Ross of Bisbee to the Cochise county superior court to succeed Albert M. Sames who was named federal judge at Tucson. Other candidates included John Franklin Ross of Tombstone and William Roark of Douglas.
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Phoenix
Ariz
George W. P. Hunt
John Wilson Ross
Bisbee
Cochise County Superior Court
Albert M. Sames
Tucson
Cochise
John Franklin Ross
Tombstone
William Roark
Douglas
British Princes Stay Aboard Orpesa In Havana Visit
The Prince of Wales and his brother George quietly boarded and left the Orpesa in Havana harbor. They did not appear on deck while at anchor but waved to about 2000 well wishers as the ship departed. The voyage continues to Kingston Jamaica with an official welcome planned.
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Havana
Prince of Wales
George
Havana Harbor
Orpesa
Moro Castle
Kingston
Jamaica
Prince George
South America
London
le Bourget Field
Paris
Europe
New World
South American
Groundhog Day Weather Quirk Reaches England
London reports bright sun on February 2 goes against the American legend as a groundhog would see its shadow indicating six weeks more winter. Londoners, unaware of the US forecast, look for early spring amid budding foliage in the south.
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London
England
America
Rubio Sounds Warning To Mexican Attackers
President Ortiz Rubio in Texcoco remarks to dissident elements. He defended his olive branch policy saying enemies misread his patience and that the Mexican working classes have prospered under his government while the press enjoys broad freedom.
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Texcoco
Mex
Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
Arkansas Democrat Charges Hoover Is Not Good American
Senator Caraway criticizes administration stance on a $25 million Red Cross relief bill. He labels Rep Tilson House leaders and Hoover ally figures as inconsistent, noting 1919 Hoover request for Red Cross aid and Wood’s then support for funding.
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Arkansas
Hoover
Francis M. Stephenson
Washington
Caraway
House
Tilson
Snell
House Rules Committee
Wood
House Appropriations Committee
Herbert Hoover
Red Cross
National Congress Units Call for Ongoing Civil Disobedience
In Allahabad India Feb 77 the All India National Congress working committee orders no letup in civil disobedience and demands release of political prisoners. The resolution follows earlier leader releases and rejects Prime Minister MacDonald’s London round table offer, signaling continued passive war and nonrecognition of law.
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Allahabad
India
All India National Congress
Mahatme
Gandhi
MacDonald
American Gunboat Fires On Bandits on Yangtse
American gunboat Panay and a cargo ship repelled Chinese bandits on the Yangtse River 275 miles above Hankow. The 3 inch guns outmatched muzzle loaders. both ships suffered no casualties while delivering heavy fire from batteries on both banks.
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Hankow
China
United States
Yangtse
DO-X Seaplane Delayed for Cape Verde Run
The German seaplane DO-X was postponed from its Cape Verde departure due to bad weather and rough seas. It refueled with over 4000 gallons and moved to Gando Bay for a easier takeoff before continuing toward Port Praia and the Atlantic leg to Natal Rio de Janeiro and New York.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Cape Verde Islands
Atlantic
Natal
Rio de Janeiro
New York
Gando Bay
Puerto Samita
Lisbon
Cape’’ Verde Islands
Port Praia
Vatican Broadcasting Station Begins Regular Operations
The Vatican radio station conducted its first transmission experiments with the United States, led by Marquis Guglielmo Marconi. It is expected to start regular function on February 12, the pope’s coronation anniversary.
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Vatican Clivo
Vatican City
United States
Guglielmo Marconi
Groundhog Sees Shadow In Canoe Ridge Forecasts Six Weeks Of Winter
The groundhog at Canoe Ridge Funxsutawney Pa emerged twice. The second shadow, cast by the sun, presaged six more weeks of winter weather as weather scouts reported bright sun and clear skies.
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Canoe Ridge
Funxsutawney, Pa
Ford Abandons Brazil Rubber Initiative
Brazil's rubber project under Henry Ford collapses after native opposition to Detroit style efficiency. Para reports say Ford spent millions yet reduced farm staff from 3000 to 200 as eviction of tenants and time clocks sparked backlash while natives object to meals line practices at mess halls.
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Rio DE Jai
Brazil
Amazon
Henry Ford
Para
Ford
Detroit
Tapajos
Tropics
Grant Withers Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis Surgery
The actor Grant Withers, who underwent an appendicitis operation a week ago, left Passavant hospital yesterday and is recovering in a Chicago hotel.
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Chicago
Grant Withers
Passavant Hospital
Ten Die From Botulism In North Dakota Party
Grafton North Dakota February 2 ten persons including four members of one family died from botulism believed caused by home preserved peas in a salad served at a party. Two other attendees were in critical condition and not expected to recover. Dr G W Glaspel public health officer investigated reporting dizziness numbness and throat paralysis in all twelve affected.
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Grafton
N. D
G. W. Glaspel
Oil Man Dies From Air Crash Injuries
Sam Penny of Chickasha Oklahoma, an oil man, died from injuries after a plane crash in Vernon Texas during a dead stick landing. Pilot Carl D. Winstead of Wichita Kansas was in serious condition at Vernon hospital. Airport attendants said the plane sideslipped about 100 feet above the ground.
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Vernon
Tex
Sam Penny
Chickasha
Okla
Carl D. Winstead
Wichita
Kas
Butler Court Martial Details Still Awaited
Washington on February 2 The time and place of Major General Smedley D Butler court martial and the specific charges against him remained undetermined as Rear Admiral David F Sellers prepared the formal charges from a letter alleged to have Mussolini remarks. An apology to the Italian premier was discussed.
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Washington
Smedley D. Butler
David F. Sellers
Navy
Butler
Adams
Marine
Mussolini
Philadelphia
English Electoral Reform BillHeads to Second Reading
London Feb 2 The government's electoral reform bill faced a second reading in parliament with mixed party reactions. Conservatives oppose the measure in full while Labour objects to certain provisions Liberals back it saying it will increase representation and help balance possible defections.
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London
Anarchists Shot At Buenos Aires
Summary justice was dealt as Paulino Scarfo, lieutenant to Severino Di Gio vanna, was executed by firing squad after a quick murder trial. Scarfo, a leading Buenos Aires anarchist, had been arrested following a raid that left a policeman and two gangsters dead. Di Giovanni was arrested after a street fight in which a 13 year old girl was killed.
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Buenos Aires
Paulino Scarfo
First National Bank of Boston
Scarfo
Severino di Giovanna
di Giovanni
United States
Girl Bride Says She Loves Mate Aged 61
Kansas City report says Celia Henzel age nineteen was freed by police after denying she was forced into marriage with Frank Henzel sixty one to pay a debt. She claimed affection for Henzel, once a farm laborer near Cathage Missouri, but insisted on dismissal of a ten thousand dollar debt suit her mother filed before the wedding last Wednesday.
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Kansas City
Celia Henzel
Frank Henzel
Henzel
John Brennan
Cathage
Arizona Weather Forecast Fair Tonight Through Sunday
Fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Frost likely in extreme southeast tonight. Winslow forecast: Saturday high 55 low 22. Sunday high 58 low 25.
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Arizona
Winslow
Arguments to Reverse Full Decision Open
In Washington on February 2 the District of Columbia Court of Appeals heard arguments to reverse Albert B. Fall’s conviction for taking a $100,000 bribe related to the Elk Hills naval oil reserve lease. Fall’s lawyers argued lack of jurisdiction over the case and questioned the basis of the original judgment that sentenced him to $100,000 fine and one year in prison.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Elk Hills
California
Naval Oil Reserve
Edward L. Doheny
William Hitz
Ence
Frank Hogan
Fall
Will Rogers Returns to Oklahoma for Drought Relief Tour
Will Rogers flies from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City to begin a drought relief tour in the state. The visit starts tonight in the capital, with a itinerary of appearances in 17 cities next week. Texas audiences paid about $82,000 to hear Rogers talk and critique public figures.
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Oklahoma City
Claremore
Mercy
Will Rogers
Fort Worth
Red River
Texas
Rogers
Wreckage Thought Seen From Trade Wind Flight
A report to the Navy Department from the Youngstown described gray wreckage resembling airplane wing material about 275 miles northwest of Horta Azores. The Trade Wind vanished after leaving Bermuda January 10 with Mrs Beryl Hart and Lt William MacLaren aboard.
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Washington
Atlantic
Azores
Navy Department
Youngstown
Horta
Fayal
Beryl Hart
William MacLaren
Bermuda
Arizona highway force account measure drives House debate
A report from Phoenix states Governor Hunt rebuked lawmakers over inaction on J F Jennings of Maricopa counts force account proposal for Arizona highway construction. The measure faced opposition in the House and was moved to the calendar amid anticipated Senate comment as progress stalled since the session opened. Continued.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Gorcee
Arizona
J. F. Jennings
Maricopa County
House of Representatives
Jennings
Committees of Labor
Ways and
Labor
House - of
Breakenridge Rites Set For Tomorrow
Colonel William Breakenridge, 84, pioneer peace officer and author of Hell Dorado, dies of heart trouble. Burial at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon in Tucson with Elks Lodge funeral services, of which he was a charter member. He helped shape early southern Arizona during Tombstone's rough mining era.
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Tucson
Ariz
William
Tombstone
Prospector’s Friend Paula Schrade Dies in Prescott
Paula Rus Schrade, 55, well known Mayer hotel operator and charity figure linked to mining circles, died in Prescott after a brief illness. A native of Switzerland, she came to Arizona 27 years ago and was famed as the prospector’s friend.
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Prescott. Ariz
Paula. Rus. Schrade
Mayer, Ariz
Bar Silver Declines Slightly in New York Trade
Bar Silver moved to 28 1/8 per ounce in New York trading on February 2 as market activity showed a modest pullback from earlier levels. No major headlines accompanied the day’s price shift.
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New York
Compromise Could End Cash Bonus Controversy for Vets
A proposed plan to settle the cash payments dispute over veterans adjusted service certificates calls for about 500 million dollars in outlays and would allow loans on bonus certificates up to 52 percent of indebtedness, up from 22 percent. The proposal appears to gain some support from House members opposing cash redemption while Ways and Means hearings continue with Chairman Hawley noting no executive session before Wednesday night.
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Posal
House
Ways and Means
Hawley
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