Ortiz Rubio Inaugurated President of Mexico
Pascual Ortiz Rubio was sworn in as Mexico’s president at the National stadium in Mexico City, pledging five years of hard work and stressing strong Mexico United States relations. Deputy Melchor Ortega administered the oath before a crowd of about 40,000 with 15 nation ambassadors and Mexico’s diplomatic corps in attendance.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Portes Gil
National Stadium
Melchor Ortega
Joint Session of Congress
Supreme Court Mag
Opposition to Federal Regulation of Interstate Rates Heard
John E. Benton testifies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that federal regulation of interstate communications would harm the average citizen who can neither gain nor benefit from such legislation. Benton, attorney for the National Association of Utilities Commissioners, opposes the Couzens bill creating a federal commission to regulate radio, telephone, cable, and telegraph. State utilities and railroad commissioners join in opposition.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
John E. Benton
National Association of Utilities Commissioners
Couzens
Benton
Chicago City Accepts Citizen Relief Offer Amid Budget Standstill
Chicago voters face a fiscal crisis as the City Council, in a unanimous move, authorizes the Citizens Relief Committee led by Silas Strawn to oversee expenditures and pay overdue salaries. The council instructs the comptroller to seek buyers for tax anticipation warrants, with Mayor Thompson's reaction pending. The committee insists on its funding conditions and will not advance funds until accepted.
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Chicago
Citizens Relief Committee
Silas Strawn
Citizens Committee
William
Hale Thompson
the Tribune Today
California and Arizona discuss Colorado River allocation
Representatives from the Lapertal Valley Irrigation District and the Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District met in Los Angeles to draft an agreement on Colorado River water shares. Imperial Valley residents pushed for a solution before the Boulder Dam talks resume in Phoenix, while George H. Hutton urged Gov. Young to replace or reform the river commission amid local influence concerns.
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Los Angeles
Lapertal Valley Irrigation District
Calif
Metropolitan Water District
Board of Directors
California
Colorado River Commission
C. GC. Young
Mei Lan-Fang to visit San Francisco on cultural tour
Famed Chinese actor Mei Lan-Fang arrives in San Francisco for a United States tour promoting China United cultural relations through the China Institute America. The visit is non commercial with sponsors including Mrs Woodrow Wilson and a committee of the American National Committee of Sponsors.
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San Francisco
Mei Lan-fang
United States
China Institute America
American National Committee of
China
America
China Institute of America
Woodrow Wilson
Mei
Peiping
Hunger Striker Reaches 22nd Day in Warren Jail
Warren rug merchant Richard Stewart entered the 22nd day of his hunger strike at the county jail in Warren Ohio. He appeared thin but remained firm in protest against a $200 fine imposed by Judge Charles B. Perry for a molestation conviction.
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Warren
Richard Stewart
Charles B. Perry
Stewart
Firemen at Eight-Unit Enid Station Tall and Strong
Eight Enid firemen at Gentral station stand six feet tall and together weigh 1740 pounds.
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Enid. Okla
Gentral Station
Convicts Re-taken After Escape From Arizona Prison
Four long term prisoners recaptured after escaping Florence state prison yesterday. Jack Hunter Stephen Rozema Julian Garcia and Manual Verdugo gained two hours liberty before scaling walls with a rope and being placed in solitary confinement in Florence Arizona.
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Florence. Ariz
Jack Hunter
Stephen Rozema
Julian Garcia
Manual Verdugo
Tourist Train Delayed in Winslow on Flat Wheels
A special Burlington and Santa Fe tourist train was delayed for hours in Winslow due to a flat wheel on one car. Thirty five passengers toured the Harvey House building by McGee Construction during the stop. The itinerary includes Williams detour to the Grand Canyon and visits to River Side, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Yosemite, and Salt Lake City on return. H. E. Hughes, Santa Fe traveling passenger agent, oversees the tour.
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Burlington and Santa Fe Tours
Winslow
Harvey House
McGee Construction Company
Williams
Grand Canyon
Riverside
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Yosemite
California
Salt Lake City
Explosion Wrecks Chicago Building
An explosion on West 26th Street caused about 35000 dollars in damage to a one story brick building. Wreckage was tossed about 25 feet. A witness saw several men in a closed car cruising nearby just before the blast and driving away.
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Chicago
West 26Th Street
Germans Approve The Young Plan And Debt Accord
Berlin February 5 Ap The Reichsrate approved the laws to implement the Young plan for reparations payments by a 48 to 6 vote with 12 abstentions It also backed the German American debt agreement directing payments to the United States and the German Polish agreement seen as clearing tensions and aiding a German Polish treaty All measures go to the Reichstag for final disposal.
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Berlin
Reichsrate
United States
Reichstag
Former Kaiser Receives U S Lumberjack Axe Gift
In Fairmont Minnesota AP reports former Kaiser Wilhelm will soon use a regulation Minnesota axe with an extra handle in Doorn. The axe and handle came from Holland via Lenny Burton county registrar of deeds born in Germany after a reply from the former ruler to Burton’s Christmas card.
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Fairmont
Minn
Kaiser Wilhelm
Doorn
Minnesota
Holland
Lenny F. Burton
Tomorrow Set As Date For Wells Hearing
Joe F. Wells, accused in the Jan 14 Chandler gunfight that killed Deputy Sheriff Lee Wright, is slated to face murder charges in Phoenix tomorrow. The case centers on the confrontation with Maricopa County officers involving Irene Schroeder and W Glenn Dague.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Joe F. Wells
Irene Schroeder
W. Glenn Dague
Maricopa County
Lee Wright
Chandler
Santa Fe Agent John Sartelle Dies in St. Louis
John C. Sartelle, 60, longtime general freight agent for the Santa Fe railroad, died in St. Louis. He began his railroad career in Topeka, Kansas, and spent decades advancing freight operations. He was a prominent figure in regional rail circles.
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ST. Louis
John C. Sartelle
Santa Fe Railroad
Topeka
Kas
Herbert Ordered To Return To His Prohibition Post
John F. J. Herbert, named prohibition administrator for Montana and Idaho, was ordered to return to his post by Prohibition Commissioner Doran who said no charges of any kind were pending against Herbert. The move comes amid attacks by Senators Borah and Wheeler.
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Washington
John F. J. Herbert
Prohibition
Montana
Idaho
Borah
Wheeler
Doran
Herbert
Woman Named for Tax Appeals Post
The Senate finance committee unanimously approved Miss Annabel Matthews of Georgia for a seat on the board of tax appeals. Matthews, an attorney in the bureau of internal revenue, had been previously confirmed but sent back on reconsideration to verify compliance with a Senate resolution barring bureau employees from appointment within two years after resignation.
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Washington
Annabel Matthews
Georgia
Board of Tax Appeals
Senate Finance Committee
Rebel Leader Visits Phoenix Forges Path From Nogales
General Roberto Cruz former Mexican rebel leader arrived in Phoenix today from the Nogales border crossing. He will conduct business in the city as reports indicate.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Roberto Cruz
Phonix
Nogales
United States
Cruz
Taft Slightly Improves, Resting Comfortably With Doctors
Former Chief Justice William Howard Taft remained under care after a serious illness. He slept quietly through the night at his home and greeted his attendants with his usual Taft smile on waking. Doctors issued a bulletin noting he was slightly better than yesterday.
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Washington
William Howard
Taft
United States
The
Tucson Man Named Prison Physician
Dr. L. L. A. Love of Tucson has been appointed physician for the state prison at Florence and the industrial school for delinquent girls at Randolph, announced by the secretary of the board of directors of state institutions.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Ll. A. Love
Tucson
Florence
Randolph
State Faces Shortfall in Federal Aid Matching
Arizona may receive over 9 000 000 dollars of federal aid on July 1 but cannot match the funds. The highways commission reports insufficient state funds and has tied the issue to Governor J C Phillips.
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Phoenix
Ariz
State Highways Commission
J. C. Phillips
Arizona
Bomb materials found at Lake Shore Castle Hotel
A hotel guest on Sheridan Road discovered four sticks of dynamite with caps and fuse in a newly rented room. Police believe the room was used as headquarters for bombers at the Lake Shore Castle Hotel.
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Chicago
Lake Shore Castle
Sheridan Road
Parole Recommended for Arctic Explorer Dr Frederick A Cook
Dr Frederick A Cook, imprisoned at Leavenworth for mail fraud in petroleum stock, was recommended for parole by the Federal Parole Board. Attorney General Mitchell has not acted, and if approved the recommendation goes to President Hoover. Cook becomes eligible for parole on March 6.
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Washington
Frederick A. Cook
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Federal Parole Board
Mitchell
Parole Board
Department of Justice
Hoover
Cook
MacDonald Predicts Land Conference After Five Power Talks
Prime Minister MacDonald predicted a new international disarmament conference would follow the Five Power conference. He said the talks would cover land forces as well as sea and air forces after the London meeting concluded.
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London
MacDonald
Chicago crime wave tallies six gang slayings in six days
Two murders in Chicago marked a six day spree as gangs claimed five slayings and one victim remained in critical condition. Phillip Marchese, a racketeer, was killed near Irving School on Lexington and Hoyne. Joseph Buckere was gunned down in his home as radio drowned the shots. Other victims included Barney Mitchell, Glenn Jackson, Julius Rosenheim, and Joseph Cada.
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Phillip Marchese
Irving School
Lexington Street
Hoyne Avenue
Joseph Buckere
People's Hospital
Barney Mitchell
Checker Cab Company
Glenn Jackson
Julius Rosenheim
Joseph
the Dude) Cada
Evidence All On The Inside In Cold Stop Speakeasy Sting
In Weymouth Massachusetts police planned a raid on an alleged speakeasy but faced evidence issues. A citizen entered the building to make a purchase and was given two dollars for the act. Six officers waited in bitter cold to gather proof. The man exited in a drunken condition and was arrested.
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Weymouth
Mass
Episcopal Rector Will Retain Job In Dayton
The Rev Julius Arnold Velasco 31 says his marriage to a Catholic woman by a Catholic priest is closed and he will continue to serve as rector at St John s Episcopal church in Dayton. Bishop Abbott suspended him but the vestry has not acted and would not resign him.
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Dayton
Julius Arnold Velasco
St. John's Episcopal Church
Velasco
HL. P. Almon Abbott
Lexington
Abbott
Drug Addicts Testify At Dope Trial In Phoenix
The second day of the Harrison Anti-Narcotic Act case against Glendale physician Gaspard I. Marcel featured three narcotic addicts as witnesses. They testified they obtained narcotic prescriptions from Van Marel, detailing their drug use and access to prescriptions.
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Phoenix
Phoenix. Ariz
Gaspard I. Marcel
Glendale
van Marel
Austrian National Bank Declares 1929 Dividend At 12 1 2 Percent
Viexna report notes the Austrian National Bank approved a 12 1 2 percent dividend for 1929, down from Tl 1 2 percent the previous year.
Winslow Council Eyes Liquid Gas Plan with Standard Oil Calif
City council authorizes a five year contract with Standard Oil of California to buy Caroliquid gas if the new manufacture method is adopted. Representatives will visit Winslow for final action possibly in February. Savings of at least 4000 dollars yearly cited plus improved gas quality. Also, city attorney A Sawyer resigns. J P Clark appointed to fill the vacancy. Garbage collector P J McCoy discharged. Scott Rosy named as replacement.
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Standard Oil Company of Californias
Standard, Oil Company
Caroliquid Gas
Winslow
Standard
Ott
B. W. Steinert
PB. A. Sawyer
J. P. Clark
P. J. McCoy
Scott Rosy
Death Ends Hope Of Young Lefcourt Heir
Baltimore February 6 AP seventeen year old Alan E Lefcourt heir to a vast real estate fortune died in a Baltimore hospital from anaemia. Son of New York builder and developer A K Lefcourt he had been treated for months. His father who built more than twenty five skyscrapers had once deeded him 16 000 square feet on Madison Avenue and 34th Street with plans for a 30 story building costing about 1000000000 dollars.
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Baltimore
Alan E. Lefcourt
Baltimore Hospital
A. Kk
Lefcourt
New York
Manison Avenue
34Th Street
Rel Estate
Parole Board Deliberates Eva Dugan Fate
Florence Arizona February 5 The fate of Mrs Eva Dugan who is under a death sentence for the slaying of A J Mathis aged Tucson rancher rests with the state board of pardons and paroles after a two day session at the state prison The board is weighing a commutation to life imprisonment.
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Florence, Ariz
Eva Dugan
A. J. Mathis
Tucson
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
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OW Utilities
Betts
A. R. McDonald
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Hugh H. Williams
New Mexico
Manuel Ortiz Rubio
Emilio Portes Gil
Thompson
Caldwell
Kaiser
U. S
Wells
Santa FE
Franklin W. Fort
New Jersey
Republican National Committee
Congress
Frederick T. Lehrbach
U.S
Dr. Cook
Episcopal
Clard
Sawyer
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