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Winslow Daily Mail

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Winslow, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1931

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Hunger Riots Sweep Mexicali As Soldiers Guard Stores

Hundreds of unemployed Mexicans in Mexicali, Baja California, sought food under guard after flooding and job losses. A U.S. man, Pearly Matthews, was shot while refusing to halt during a confrontation. another Mexican nearby was injured. Governor de Tejada ordered American workers in Mexicali discharged and replaced with Mexican labor while seeking relief.

Mexicali Lower California Mex Pearly Matthews de. Tejada Tijuana Garcia Brothers

Senate reviews vast data on prohibition from Wickersham report

Washington Feb 21 The Senate examined a large pile of documents and testimony from the Wickersham commission on liquor control. Secret testimony from Mellon and Mitchell was excluded while Prohibition Director Woodcock urged a home option. Morehead urged Sweden like controls and Willebrandt defended grape concentrates legality.

Washington The Senate Liquor Control Wickersham Commission Mellon Mitchell Prohibition Woodcock’s John Motley Morehead Pminister Sweden United States Mabel Walker Willebrandt

Attempt Made To Kill Albania King

Police investigated an assassination bid on King Zogu as he left the opera. The king escaped unharmed, but his adjutant Major Topolai was killed by a bullet. A court official was wounded, and two would be assassins were captured after their political motive was stated.

Vienna Zogu Albania Topolai M. Lipozova Asiz Cami Nadir -Tielezzi

Tribute Follows Death of Wyoming Governor Emerson

Wyoming held two funeral services for Governor Frank C. Emerson. Private rites were held at the executive mansion under quarantine for strep throat. Only family attended due to the widow and one son’s illness. Seventeen guns at Fort Francis E. Warren signaled nationwide condolence.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Frank C. Emerson Fort Francis E. Warren

Arizona Weather Outlook Sees Fair Skies Tonight

Generally fair to night and Sunday in Arizona with little temperature change. Winds and temperatures summarized for Winslow with no measurable precipitation recorded.

Arizona

Compromise on Muscle Shoals Bill Reaches Senate

The Muscle Shoals compromise bill advances in the Senate after House approval. Leaders plan to vote early next week under a limited debate. Backers seek passage to send it to the White House, while wary of a possible veto as Hoover weighs his options. Also under consideration is the naval appropriations bill and a separate $20 million veterans hospitalization facilities proposal.

Washington Muscle Shoals Senate White House Hoover McNary

King Carol Suffering From Bronchitis In Bed

Bucharest reports King Carol has bronchitis with high fever but stable pulse. He remains in bed for several days as doctors monitor his condition.

Bucharest Romania Carol

Revolt Crushed as Sanchez Cerro Regime Declares Victory

In Lima and Callao a failed uprising led by rebels including General Martinez ends with at least 61 killed and several leaders imprisoned. The government under Lieutenant Colonel Louis M. Sanchez Cerro claims triumph after the early morning assault on the presidential palace.

Lima Peru Louis M. Sanchez Cerro Callao Pablo Martinez Zorilla Lajun Arenas Lamabayeque Leguia Martinez Magdalena Civ

Chinese Outlaws Terrorize Fukien Province

Dispatches report a several hundred strong outlaw band operating in northern Fukien China. Ningteh says 400 brigands looted, burned shops, and held all-night killings, leaving hundreds homeless. Property damage valued around Mexican 1,000,000 dollars (about 200,000 USD).

Foochow China Ningteh Fukien Here

Will Rogers Appears With Movie People at Red Cross Drive

Will Rogers joined a drought relief benefit in Los Angeles with film stars Bebe Daniels Ben Lyon Joe Brown Polly Moran and Charlotte Greenwood. Rogers urged action telling Los Angeles to wake up and noting starvation in parts of Arkansas as $5000 was reported raised for the Red Cross drive.

Will Rogers Red Cross Drive Los Angeles Red Cross Drought Fund Bebe Daniels Ben Lyon Joe Brown Polly Moran Charlotte Greenwood Hollywood Rogers Arkansas

House Takes Up Three Mayor Highway Commission Bill Passed by Senators

Arizona House moves to abolish the five member highway commission and set up a three member panel with a separate director of highways. Senator Crenshaw introduced the bill, which passed the Senate swiftly after a brief debate. Two Republicans opposed immediate adoption but were outvoted 16 to 2.

House Phoenix Ariz Arizona Peer of Representatives Senate Highway Commission Highway Department Cc. C. Crenshaw Santa Cruz County W. B. Kelly Graham Wm. W. Midgely Coconino George W. P. Hunt

Poison Found In Body Of Coast Lumberman

County coroner reports poison in exhumed body of Aug ust Lindstrom a Torrance lumber magnate enough to kill 40 men leading to charges against his former housekeeper Mrs Esther Carlson 61 and neighbor Mrs Anna Erickson 42. Erickson ill from poison in hospital. Carlson says Erickson drew her into the matter.

Los Angeles August Lindstromy Hsther Carlson Anna Erickson Lindstrom Torrance Cal Erickson Carlson Mrs. Erickson O. E. Erickson Arizona Charles A. Lindstorm Phoenix

Veto Of Vet Bill Expected To Fail

Washington feb 21 President Hoover began planning his veto message on the veterans loan bill while administration leaders in Congress pressed for votes to sustain the veto. The measure likely won’t return to Congress until Wednesday or Thursday, and leaders see little chance of reaching the necessary majority. Rumors say Hoover might warn that enacting the bill over his veto could force an extra session to provide funds.

Washington Hoover Capitol Congress

Romola Promoter Files Bankruptcy Petition On Coast

Alexander Hursh former president of Romola Inc a grape and fig land company now in receivership filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal court in Los Angeles claiming assets of 50 in household goods and liabilities over 2 million He and 29 others connected with Romola face indictments for using the mails to defraud in selling contract shares in Riverside California and Phoenix Arizona Their trial date was set for March 2.

Los Angeles Alexander Hursh Romola, Inc Million Dollar Grape and Fig Land Company Hursh Riverside Cal Phoenix Ariz

Arizona House Passes Pink Boll Worm Bill for Salt River Valley

In Phoenix on February 21 the Arizona House approved a bill by Representative J. Lee Love authorizing 337,500 dollars for pink boll worm eradication in the Salt River Valley. The measure passed 52 to 3 with eight abstentions. three votes against came from Decker of Maricopa Rent Jennings of Maricopa and Valentine of Pinal. The House also advanced Senator Favour's bill granting 15,000 dollars for flutter‑at‑risk littl?

Phoenix Ariz J. Lee Lovess Arizona Salt River Valley House Decker Maricopa Rent Jennings Valentine Pinal

Girl Bandit Breaks Under Strain Before Execution

Irene Schroeder the 22 year old killer of Highway Patrolman Brady Paul breaks down weeping as she faces doom at Rockview penitentiary to-morrow morning. W Glenn Dague her partner in crime awaits the same fate after completing a last statement. Governor Pinchot has again refused to stay the sentence.

New Castle Irene Schroeder Brady Paul W. Glenn Dague Pinchot West Virginia Dague Wheeling Rockview Bellefonte

Arizona presses Hoover Dam case before Supreme Court

Arizona today asked the Supreme Court to rule on its merits in the suit to stop Hoover Dam construction on the Colorado River. Attorney General EX Berry Peterson filed a voluminous brief opposing motions to dismiss the proceedings by California Nevada Utah New Mexico Colorado Wyoming and Secretary Wilbur.

Washington Arizona Supreme Court Hoover Dam Colorado Berry Peterson California Nevada Utah New Mexico Wyoming Wilbur

Argentine Officers Held in Revolt Plot

In Buenos Aires authorities report ten to fifteen army officers detained over a government plot aimed at an uprising during pre Lenten festivities. General Toranzo was sought as the plot leader, with investigations continuing.

Buenos Aires Toranzo Bac

Birthday of 1st President prompts tradition setback

Washington’s birthday observance for 1930 shifts from the usual public pomp. President Hoover will likely worship at Christ Church in Alexandria and place a wreath at Washington’s tomb at Mount Vernon. Congress members, including Representative Beck, plan to skip the traditional reading of the farewell address this year.

Washington Wilk Hoover Alexandria Christ’s Church Mount Vernon Congress Beck Pennsylvania

Arizona Senate blocks reconsideration of Gertrude Bryan Leeper bill

The Arizona Senate refused to reconsider Representative Gertrude Bryan Leeper's prohibition bill, voting 10 to 5 with four excused. Members from Pima, Maricopa, Navajo, and Santa Cruz counties supported reconsideration while several others were excused. Donnelly moved to reconsider and commented on the floor amid hurried procedure. Continued on Page four.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Senate Gertrude Bryan Leeper Gollins Donnelly Pima Kelly Graham Nelson Navajo Pomeroy Maricopa Yavanai Farmer Yuma Haldiman Crénshaw Santa Cruz

Gangster Franzone slain in Bronx body dump

John Franzone, who testified against fellow gangster Frank Corelli and helped send him to prison for 45 years, was found shot to death on Laconia Avenue in the upper Bronx. Police say the kill occurred elsewhere and the body was dumped in the Bronx.

New York John Franzone Frank Corelli Laconia Avenue Bronx

Proposed Tax Code Presented to State Senate by Connor

Senator John Francis Connor introduced in the Arizona Senate a new administration tax bill intended to replace House Bill 127. The measure stems from 40 days of talks among mining agriculture and business interests. It was linked to C W Van Dyke James Casey and W W Brooks with Governor Hunt's secretary J W Strode backing its passage.

State Senate Connor Yavapai Phoenix, Ariz John Francis Connor Senate J. W. Strode Hunt Phoenix C. W. van Dyke Miami Strade House van Dyke James Casey Phelps Dodge Corporation W. W. Brooks Strode

Rescue Efforts Save Miners After German Pit Explosion

In Germany near Aachen at the Eschwiler coal pit a fire damp explosion killed twenty five workers and injured four. Two or three others are missing from a crew of eighty. The blast was localized and did not affect neighboring pits. About fifty miners were rescued intact thanks to four workers who immediately descended to aid comrades. Government mine officials arrived and began investigations as anxious relatives gathered at the gate.

Nothberg Germany Eschwiler Aachen Hiss

Gypsy horse dealers clash in Budapest battle injures grow

In Hungary on February 21 a wild quarrel among gypsy horse dealers led to a brutal fight over a commission. The brawl involved knives hatchets shovels and iron staves. Dozens of gypsies were arrested and jailed, with many women among the 40 participants.

Pester2sebet Hungary Budapest

Senate approves navy bill and other actions

The Senate passed a $358 million Navy Department appropriation including 10 million to begin eleven destroyers. Mrs George Dewey widow dies in Washington. Wickersham Commission data requested for prohibition enforcement from 16 states. James Bill to fund hangar and gas storage at Tucson Field passes House. Idaho Senate approves a 90 day divorce bill by 27 to 17 after reversing previous stance.

Washington Senate Navy Department James Tucson Field Arizona House Boise Idaho Idaho Senate Aid

Daily Mail Observes Holiday For Feb 23

The Winslow Daily Mail staff will observe Monday February 23 as a legal holiday due to Sunday holiday observance. The next issue will publish Tuesday evening February 24. The Publishers.

Winslow Daily _Mail

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