Dague and Irene Schroeder Funeral Rites Planned
In Wheeling West Virginia authorities prepared for private funeral services for Walter Glenn Dague, electrocuted in Rockview Pennsylvania for killing a highway patrolman. Irene Schroeder’s body remained in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, where she died with Dague, and was to be sent to Wheeling for private services amid police protection requests.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Walter Glenn Dague
Pennsylvania
Jay
Irene Schroeder
Bellefonte
Dague
Rockview Penitentiary
Convicts Escaped Arizona Prison Sought in Northern State
Florence dispatch reports a concerted search for escapees from the Arizona penitentiary focusing near Peoria and northern Arizona. Nine of the fugitives are Mexicans, with a car recovered near Coolidge and fuel depleted, suggesting splits and possible California crossovers as guards renew desert patrols.
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Florence
Ariz
Arizona
Peoria
Phoenix
Prescott-California
Coolidge
R. J. Jones
William Delbridge
Colorado River
California
Péoria
Delbridge
Thomas Wills
Penal Institution
Gila River
One Woman Killed in Strife at Mammoth Hosiery Mill
Miss Alberta Bachman 28, a striking Mammoth Hosiery Mill worker, died from a gunshot wound received during a strike disturbance in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania. Two others, Mrs Elsie Bachman and Russell Hasti, were wounded, police said in sympathy with the strikers.
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Stroudsburg
Alberta Bachman
Mammoth
United Textile’ Workers of America
Elsie Bachman
Russell Hasti
Former Grandduke of Oldenburg Dies at 78
The former Grandduke Friedrich August of Oldenburg died in Oldenburg at age 78. He abdicated on November 11, 1918 after revolutionary sailors pressed the end of royal rule. He then lived quietly at Rastede, pursuing farming and local industry interests.
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Oldenburg
Germany
Friedrich August
Wilhelmshaven
Rastede
Weather update for Arizona and New Mexico
Fair tonight and Wednesday with only small temperature changes. Forecasters expect clear skies, light winds, and mild overnight lows across both states.
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Arizona
New Mexico
House debates ending the lame duck sessions in Congress
The House considers a constitutional amendment to end lame duck sessions and require Congress elected in November to convene the following January and adjourn by a four month window. The Norris measure and Gifford proposal seek to fix an adjournment date, with GOP leaders proposing a four month limit.
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Gifford
Senate
House
Longworth
Dawes Declines Resignation as Ambassador to England
General Charles G. Dawes stated to the Associated Press that he plans to serve his full term as ambassador to the Court of St James despite rumors of resigning to return to America for the Chicago World's Fair or political work. He said unforeseen circumstances aside, he expects another two years in London and added, I am 65 years old. What more should I want to do?
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London
Charles G. Dawes
Court of St. James
America
Chicago
Associated Press
Mother of Former Attorney General Dies at Ohio Home
Mrs. Jane Daugherty, widow of former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, and mother of Mal S. Daugherty who faces trial for alleged misapplication at the Ohio State Bank, died at her home in Washington Court House Ohio at age 95.
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Attorney
Ohio
Washington Court House
Jane Daugherty
Harry M.daugherty
Mal
S. Daugherty
Ohio State Bank
Chicago mayoral primary ends with GOP victory
Chicago experienced a tense GOP primary as leaders eyed a race against the Democratic nominee for mayor of the World's Fair. Police intervened after clashes at candidate John H. Lyle’s offices. Bill Thompson sought a fourth term amid guards and crowd stir, with rival Lyle and Alderman Albert trailing in votes.
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Chicago
Ralph Hanna
State’s Attorney’s Office
Eddie Sklorov
John H. Lyle
Bill
Thompson
Arthur F. Albert
William J
Senate Passes 1.1 Measures Including 4 Year Term Bill
Arizona Senate approved eleven bills including a two day notice requirement to wed before marriage license issuance. Donnelly's measure for four year terms for state officers and legislators passed 15 to 2 with split session provisions. Amendments by Farmer linked the split session plan to the bill.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Senate
R. L. Jones
Jones
Donnelly
Kelly
Midgely
Congress Costs $1,400 An Hour
Washington February 24 Fiery clock changes in the House and Senate cost the treasury about $1,400 per hour. Clerk William Tyler Page told the census committee that an eight hour day would mean about $11,000 in daily Congress costs, though he noted sessions vary and expenses cover all activities.
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Washington
House
Senate
Treasury
William Tyler Page
Census Committee
Congress
Unidentified Body Found Near Williams in Arizona
Tourists found an unidentified man about 70 near Williams, Arizona, buried under pine bows with a rock on his face. He wore only undergarments and trousers, a bloodstained shirt lay near an abandoned cabin, and he likely died 30 or 40 days earlier.
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Williams, Ariz
Here
Solons To Consider Utility Bill In Arizona House
The Arizona House of Representatives approved a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 30,000 funding a survey of public utilities properties. The measure would appoint the governor president of the Senate and Speaker of the House to the survey board, after initial Senate approval and a prior indefinite postponement.
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Phoenix
Assz
Arizona House of Representatives
Fred Sutter
Senate
House
Board of Survey
Committee of the
Record Flight Attempt Prompts Transcontinental Hop
A seven passenger Lockheed Vega monoplane attempted a transcontinental passenger flight from Port to the Pacific coast. Pilot Lieutenant Allen Van De Mark led William Lee, owner of the Lockport Felt Company, Mrs. Lee, and their son aboard carrying 100 gallons of fuel. The craft lifted at 6 45 a m and planned a Springfield Missouri stop with an overnight stay in El Paso Texas.
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qpockPort
Pacific Coast
Allen van de Mark
William Lee
Lockport Felt _ ‘Company
Lee
Springfield
el Paso
Texas
Trial opens for accused killers of Jerry Buckley
In Detroit on February 24 the murder of radio political commentator Jerry Buckley moved to open court. Three men Ted Pizzino Angel Livecchi and Joe Bommarito face murder indictments as Recorder Edward J. Jeffries presides with prosecutors ready and no delay sought.
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Detroit
Jerry Buckley
Recorder
Edward J. Jeffries
Ted Pizzino
Angel Livecchi
Joe Bommarito
Wales Dances Waltz Tango For Chileans
In Vina Del Mar Chile on February 24 the Prince of Wales and Prince George surprised guests with a waltz tango fusion. They joined friends at a casino dance and enjoyed the music and drinks, with the princes displaying unusual dancing steps.
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Vina del Mar
Chile
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Ban Johnson Slightly Weaker in Hospital Stay
Ban Johnson former president of the American League is described by his physician as slightly weaker. He remains in a hospital suffering from a complication of diseases as of February 24 in St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Ban Johnson
Peru leader renounces candidacy amid plan for assembly elections
Lima report says Colonel Luis M. Sanchez Cerro declares he renounces his constitutional bid and issues a decree cancelling general elections. He calls for a provisional assembly to draft a new constitution and organize general and municipal elections. Soldiers urged not to be swayed by political profiteers as the assembly meets May 2.
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Lima
Peru
Luis’ M. . Sanchez Cerro
Arequipa
Republic
Constituent
Fc -R
Governor Hunt Signs No Nelson Bill Delay
Governor Hunt declines to sign Senator Nelson's bill exempting women workers from eight hour law. The measure would auto become law five days after receipt by the governor if not approved. The five day window lapsed last Saturday.
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Hunt
Nelson
Phoenix
Gegrae
W.P. Hunt
Senaté
Secretary of State
Capitalist Remembers Three Wives In Will
R. Fred Fogel of Los Angeles who died last July left an estate of 2,487,554 and bequeathed to his widow Edna R. Fogel 50,000 plus real estate, to former wife Jessa Fogel 20,000 and real estate, and to former wife Gladys Fogel 15,000. His two sons John R. Fogel and Fred Fogel Jr and other relatives were also named beneficiaries.
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Los Angeles
R. Fred Fogel
Edna R. Fogel
Jessa Fogel
Gladys Fogel
Sun-Telegraph prints Irene Schroeder letter to her son
In Pittsburgh on February 24 the Sun-Telegraph published a copyrighted photographic copy of a letter written by Irene Schroeder to her five year old son Don. The fragment appears in a broader feature on personal communications and family life.
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Pittsburgh
The
Sun-Telegraph
Irene Schroeder
Don
Last sacraments given to dying Cardinal Maffi
In Pisa Italy on February 24 Cardinal Maffi a senior member of the College of Cardinals received the last rites as he lay seriously ill with influenza. He rose from bed to kneel at a small altar as a procession brought the host from the cathedral and messages from the pope and royalty were read by his secretary.
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Pisa
Italy
Maffi
College of ‘Cardinals
Folding Lunch Box Gift To Oklahoma Governor
Oklahoma Governor W H Murray receives a folding cardboard lunch box from James McCoy of Dorset Ohio. The donor notes the box folds after meals and can be stored in the governor's pocket. The gift replaces the paper bag lunch.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
W. H. Murray
James McCoy
Dorset
Arizona House to Consider 250000 for Boulder Dam Case
The Arizona Legislature debates a bill to allocate 250000 for the state's legal fight against Boulder Canyon dam construction. Rep M V Decker of Maricopa chairs and the Appropriations Committee plans a Wednesday report. Maddock and special counsel prepare for U S Supreme Court arguments March 9 on Swing Johnson act provisions.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Boulder Canyon Dam
M. V. Decker
Maricopa
House Appropriations Committee
Thomas Maddock
Colorado River
G. W. P. Hunt
Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
House
K. Berry Peterson
Clifton Mathews
Globe
The
River Commission
United States Supreme Court
Boulder Dam
Supreme Court Sustains Eighteenth Amendment in Volstead Ruling
The Supreme Court upheld the eighteenth amendment as valid, allowing continued enforcement of the Volstead Act. The government’s appeal followed a New Jersey judge’s ruling that ratification via state legislatures was improper and must be via state conventions. The decision affirms federal jurisdiction over prohibition matters.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William. Clark
New Jersey
Clark
Ten Commandments for Husbands Revealed in Divorce Case
New York February 24 UP A court granted John Kociak three months to study a list toted as Ten Commandments for husbands by his wife Florence as part of a divorce plea. The rules include paying all bills providing five dollars weekly for her, and rules on freedom, residence, child care, and finances.
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New York
John Ko Ciak
Newark
Florence
Hersel
Two Bombs Set Off in Chicago Today
Two black powder bombs exploded in Chicago causing about 2000 dollars in damage. One blast shattered most windows in a five story wing of the International Harvester Company works on the west side. A second blast damaged the front of a small bakery on the south side owned by Joseph Wukins.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Joseph Wukins
Death of Pacific Tank Company owner in Oakland
John G. Wohlfron aged 62 owner of Pacific Tank Company died after jumping from a second story window at his Oakland home. Authorities reported his death occurred today February 24. The case is being investigated as a suicide.
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Oakland
Cal
John G. Wohlfron
The
Pacific Tank Company
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