Utah Mine Explosion Kills 21 at Standardville Utah
Rescue efforts followed a massive gas blast at the Standard Coal Mining mine in Standardville Utah. Eighteen dead and four rescued with eight still unaccounted for as officials investigated causes and searched deeper. Relatives gathered as bodies were recovered and rescue teams moved ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Standard Coal Mining Company
Standardville
Utah
Angus Barney
R. T. Springer
N. J. Jensen
Carlyle Smith
Roy Briggs
T. L
F. P. Pritchett
William McGuire
Tobe Wimber
Frank L. James
Cy Brady
Udell Fowles
J. D. Duke
Barney Johnson
William Watson
Clawson Elliott
Rubio Monroe
Andy Dougherty
Gerald Ban‘asky
Standard Coal Company
Colorado State Penitentiary Taken Over By Military Directive
The Colorado State Penitentiary is under military style control with a state correction board asked to resign. Col. Patrick J. Hamrock is named special deputy warden in charge of convicts and guards. Warden Crawford reports a tip of three revolvers and nitroglycerine hidden inside. Officials search the prison topsy turvy for signs of revolt as Governor Adams seeks resignations from board members Moynihan Hoag and Grenfel.
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Canon City
Colo
Colorado State Penitentiary
State Board of Correction
Patrick J. Hamrock
F. K. Crawford
Lw Enforcement Department
Wm. H. Adams
Charles
Moynihan
Frank S. Hoag
Helen Grenfel
Correction Board
Hamrock
Democrats Win Tariff Battle In Senate
In Washington on February 7, Democrats pushed a tariff-slashing drive and won 37 to 35 to reduce the present duty on red lead from 23 4 to 21 8 cents a pound. Senator Harrison of Mississippi led the proposal backed by Republican independents. Earlier his forces also cut the Htharge lead pigment rate from 21 2 to 21 5 per pound with no record vote.
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Washington
Senate
Harrison
Mississippi
Rubio Expects To Return To Duties After Wounding
President Ortiz Rubio, in his first public remarks since being wounded, said he hopes to resume duties soon as his injury heals. He thanked newspaper reporters for sympathy shown to him and his wife, who was also wounded.
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Mexico City
Ortiz Rubio
New York Market Update Mentioning Mexican Dollar Values
A brief market note from New York in February cites silver at 43 1 2 cents and Mexican dollars at 32 cents, reflecting commodity pricing in the AP report.
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New York
Taft Improves Further in Hospital Bulletin
Physicians report Former Chief Justice Taft is improving and taking more nourishment as of 11:30 AM. The bulletin lists Dr. Thomas A. Claytor and Dr. Francis R. Hagner as signatories. Horace P. D. Taft, brother from Watertown Connecticut, arrived to be with him.
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Washington
Taft
Thomas A. Claytor
Francis R. Hagner
Horace PD. Taft
Watertown
Conn
Psittacosis Victim Given Blood Serum
Dr. William Royal Stokes director of Baltimore city bureau of bacteriology has psittacosis and was treated with a serum made from the blood of a recovered patient. He fell ill after actively helping fight the outbreak and handling numerous birds suspected of infection.
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Baltimore
William Royal Stokes
City Health Department
Bureau of Bacteriology
Stokes
Diamond Cutters Restrict Supply in February
In Brussels the Diamond Cutters Union decided to retain February restrictions self-imposed in December. Production of cut stones will stay reduced by fifty percent. Demand improved slightly in the last fortnight and producers are satisfied with the prices maintained.
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Brussels
Diamond Cutters Union
Yugoslav censor dismissed over failure to suppress Princip tablet unveiling
Belgrade reports the chief Yugoslavian censor was dismissed for neglecting to suppress news of the unveiling of a commemoration tablet honoring Princip, the man who assassinated Archduke Ferdinand in 1914.
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Belgrade
Princip
Ferdinand
House Committee Backs Wurzbach for Texas Seat
The House elections committee voted unanimously to recommend seating Harry M. Wurzbach Republican in the 14th Texas district seat now held by Augustus McCloskey Democrat. The report was filed today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Elections Committee
Harry M. Wurzbach
Augustus McCloskey
Texas
Senators to Debate Dry Issue Tonight
Cleveland audience tonight will hear Fiorello La Guardia of New York argue for enforcement of prohibition with Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa opposing. Brookhart will take the affirmative on the question can prohibition be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevieland
Fiorello la Guardia
New York
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Brookhart
Widespread Mexican Plot Probe Expands
In Mexico City on February 7, Pascual Ortiz Rubio’s life was targeted and an extensive inquiry led by Interior Minister Emilio Portes Gil united military judiciary and police. About 20 detainees were held in Mexico City with seven more arrested at San Luis Potosi, including two Flores brothers Arnulfo and Pilar.
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Mexico City
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Emilio Portes Gil
Daniel Flores
Flores
Arnulfo
Pilar
San Luis Potosi
Filipino Trouble Moves To Oregon
In Fortland Oregon eight whites attacked Vincente Catoda a Filipino, injuring him with multiple cuts after a car with California plates halted him. Police Chief L V Jenkins ordered special police attention for Filipino resorts following the incident. Catoda was treated at the emergency hospital and kept overnight.
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Fortland. Ore
L. V. Jenkins
Vincente Catoda
Filiping
Catoda
California
Arizona to Issue State Yearbook This Year
Phoenix report states Arizona will publish a state yearbook for the first time within months. A private firm will issue the volume with vital statistics tax census data and other information, aiming to compare favorably with state yearbooks elsewhere. Preparation is underway and the book should be ready for press before November.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Queen Marie to Publish Memoirs in English in Three Volumes
Queen Marie of Romania has decided to publish her memoirs in English in a three volume set. The first volume will appear in May, with the second due next autumn. A London publisher will handle the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Romania
Queen Marie
London
Britain Pledges Naval Treaty Plan To 1936 And Submarine Limits
London reports Prime Minister MacDonald announces Britain proposes a London drawn naval treaty lasting to 1936 with a 1935 review conference. If submarine abolition fails, Britain would limit subs to defense needs and press for the lowest feasible submarine level. Final cruiser plans to be settled.
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London
MacDonald
Stinson
Stimson
Great Britain
Arizona Woman May Be National Legion Auxiliary Candidate
Phoenix session of the eighth annual Legion and Auxiliary conference announces Mia. Robert L. Hoyal of Douglas will run for president of the American Legion National Auxiliary. Hoyal is a longtime national figure in Legion and Auxiliary affairs. A proposal to establish a government hospital for disabled soldiers in Phoenix and the Salt River Valley was also launched.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Mia
Robert L. Hoyal
Douglas
Arizona Auxiliary
American Legion National Auxiliary
The
Legion
Arizona
Hoyal
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Salt River Valley
Deposition Filed In Joyce Divorce
Deposition obtained in New York by attorneys for James Stanley Joyce fourth husband of Peggy Hopkins Joyce filed in circuit court to support Joyce charge that Nellie M Joyce was never legally divorced before remarriage. Mrs Joyce sues for divorce charging cruelty in connection with the bunkerman’s crossbill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
James Stanley Joyce
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Joyce
Nellie M. Joyce
Bine
Crime And Financial Troubles Of Chicago Progress Toward Climax
Chicago officials began paying some bills with scrip including tax anticipation warrants signed by Mayor Thompson and Deputy Comptroller Petterson. Police and fire department members received warrants, while teachers did not get paid. School payrolls hang in the balance as H Wallace Caldwell travels to New York seeking funds.
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Chicago
Thompson
Victor Petterson
H. Wallace Caldwell
New York City
Narcotic Haul Made At San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 7 AP reports detectives overheard a narcotics chat leading to arrests of four men and seizure of morphine and cocaine valued at $5,000 in a Pine street hotel room. Arrested were George Argal Warren McGraw Earl Bonner and Melvin Salter.
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San Francisco
San Francesco
George Lillis
Patrick Walsh
George Argal
Warren McGraw
Earl Bonner
Melvin Salter
Steps Under Way To Correct Intolerable Crime
Chicago on February 7. Col Robert Isham Randolph of the Association of Commerce said crime conditions are rotten and intolerable. State Attorney John A Swanson admitted the problem is worse than that and plans for action were to be outlined to association members as a definite solution is sought.
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Chicago
Robert Isham Randolph
The
Association of Commerce
John A. Swanson
Association
Randolph
Col. Randolph
Two Mexican Mayors slain at Villa Alta inauguration
In Villa Alta mira near Tampico Mexico both the outgoing mayor Martin Martinez and the incoming mayor Ciro Rodriguez were shot during a party celebrating the new government. An unidentified assailant opened fire. Martinez died en route to Tampico and Rodriguez died after arrival.
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Tampico
Mexico
Villa Altamira
Martin Martinez
Ciro Rodriguez
Flagstaff Educator To Attend National College Conference
Dr. A. Repp head of the department of education at Arizona State Teachers college will speak at the American Association of Teachers College meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey this month. Three other faculty members from Flagstaff are expected to attend with Deans T O Bellwood and C Glass from New York University possibly joined by Dr Grady Gammage. Repp will discuss The View of Human Learning Which is Adapted to Teacher Training Institutions. The Teachers College Association meets February 21 and 22 for two days.
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Flagstaffs
A. €. Repp
Department of Education
Arizona State Teachers College
American Association of Teachers College
Atlantic City
N. J
State Teachers College
T. O. Bellwood
C. Glass
New York University
Grady Gammage
Repp
Teachers College Association
Bridge Burned by Fire Delays Trains in Nogales
In Nogales Sonora a 100 foot bridge on the Southern Pacific of Mexico line near Nayarit was set ablaze several days ago by bandits. The incendiary fire delayed northbound passenger trains about 12 hours, according to reports reaching here.
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Nogales, Son
Mex
State of
Nayarit
Miss Florence Steiger and Officer to Wed After Parking Clash
In Evanston on February 7 Miss Florence I Steiger told Policeman George Bein I will get even if it takes the rest of my life after he gave her an overtime parking ticket. Bein is 80 and Steiger 26. the couple have announced plans to marry.
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Evanston
Florence I. Steiger
George Bein
Bein
Mexican Imports into Arizona in January Reach $2.92 Million
Imports into Arizona ports from Mexico totaled 2,916,837 during January with Nogales handling 1,626,462 of that amount. Exports to Mexico for the period were 991,776. The rise in imports is linked to tomato and other vegetable season.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
United States
Mexico
Nogales
Kentucky Bank Case Ready For The Jury
Closing arguments by defense and commonwealth today in the trial of James Elmer Grayson for the Oakland Savings Bank robbery and the murder of J. Robert Kirby. Kirby led a posse that tried to stop the bandits and Grayson now faces jury deliberation.
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Bowling Green
Defense
Commonwealth
James Elmer Grayson
Oakland
J. Robert Kirby
Smith's Grove Bank
Prince of Wales Enjoys Holiday Aboard Travel
Prince of Wales rests aboard en route from Sieira to Mombasa for a hunting expedition. The ship sails along calm seas with warm sun and no special arrangements, the heir traveling as an ordinary passenger.
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S. Mombasa
Mombasa
Cady Corporation Named Defendant In Typhoid Suit
Elaine Fain sues in federal court for 111500 damages alleging typhoid from infected water supplied to her McNary home by Cady Lumber company of McNary. The suit names Cady Corporation as defendant and seeks restitution for illness.
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Cady Corporation
Phoenix Ariz
Cady Lumber Company
McNary
Elaine Fain
Brady Jury Still Deliberating in Highsmith Stabbing Case
The jury in the John W. Brady murder trial continued deliberations in Austin with 65 hours elapsed and a 2 to 1 split for conviction reported at 10 a.m. The case involves Brady, a former civil appeals court judge, charged in the fatal stabbing of stenographer Lehlia Highsmith.
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Austin
Tex
John W. Brady
Civil Appeals Court
Lehlia Highsmith
Wilson Proposes 1.75 Mills Power Charge For Boulder Dam
Francis C. Wilson of New Mexico outlines allocations for power from Boulder Dam at 1.75 mills per kilowatt hour. California would receive 200 000 hp, Arizona 175 000 hp, Nevada 115 000 hp, Utah 60 000 hp, and New Mexico 60 000 hp, with others pending approval and guarantees. The plan accompanies a broader Tri State Colorado River Conference discussion on basin water and power distribution.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Francis C. Wilson
New Mexico
Wilson
W. W. Ray
Salt Lake City
Utah
Nevada
Boulder Dam
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Secretary of the Interior
California
Arvizona
Day With Congress Advances Tariff and Bills
Friday sessions move ahead on amendments to a tariff bill while the Interstate Commerce Committee continues hearings on the Couzens communications bill. House debates Williamson bill to transfer the prohibition unit to the Justice Department and the Judiciary Subcommittee studies widening federal enforcement powers. The Interstate Commerce Committee holds executive session on the Parker motorbus bill. Ways and Means conducts hearings on the adjusted compensation amendment and the Merchant Marine Committee works on the White Ocean Mail bill.
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Interstate Commerce Committe
Roces
Couzens Communications
House
Prohibition
Justice Department
Judiciary
United States
Interstate Commerce Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Merchant Marine Committee
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Warren
Stewart
Rer Amanna PP
Corrections Board
Rubio
Mr. Taft
Denmark
Ralph H. Booth
Michigan
Mar. Hoover
Oregon
Britain
National Legion Auxiliary
Panama
Roy. T. Davis
Missouri
Flagstaff
Kentucky
Prince of Wales
Brady
Congress
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