D Autremonts recount tunnel train bombing escape saga
Hugh DeAutremont details the 1923 tunnel attack with brothers Roy and Ray, their flight after the derailment, and the harrowing pursuit through Oregon and California. He claims he and Roy shot the engineer and fireman, fled forests and towns, and lived on beef and scraps while eluding dozens of officers, ending with a confession of the plan and reflections on circumstantial evidence and justice.
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Trey
Klamath River
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Tex
James C. Price
William Elliot
Ed Anderson
Ninth Annual Meet of Legion Opens in Springerville
The Arizona American Legion state convention opened in Springerville with over 800 delegates. W Val DeCamp, state commander, praised the department’s condition and outlined a busy year. Delegates heard welcomes from local post official R A McKelvey and a response by George T Wilson.
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State Fish Hatchery
All Ready for Hop Byrd Detained Again
The crowd at the field dispersed as postponement was announced. Kimball reported Byrd could not fly Saturday and Sunday would face shifting winds toward Newfoundland. A severe thunder and rain storm drenched the flying field and covered New England.
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Fokker monoplane America poised for Paris dawn hop off
At Roosevelt Field the Fokker monoplane America was wheeled to the elevated runway and weighed before dawn departure. Commander Byrd and the crew rested after the check as the 4 a.m. takeoff was scheduled for Paris.
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Byrd Plane Flight Preparations Near Takeoff
Porter Adams arrives from Washington to seal the plane barograph as preparations for Byrd’s voyage proceed. T Harold Kinkade denies Ireland steamer orders while confirming Majestic to Paris. Wanamaker discloses Balchen life insurance and funds set aside for Byrd crew wives. Runway inspected and plane to be hauled to the top for tonight’s departure.
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Wright Motor
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Bernt Balchen
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Norway
Richard F. Byrd
State Engineer Outlines Lee's Ferry Bridge Plan
R A Hoffman Mesa Rotary talk details a Colorado River bridge to connect Utah and Arizona just below Lee's Ferry. Project features include 830 feet total length with an 18 foot cement roadway, rock piers, and about 467 feet above water. Construction may begin early August with material shipped 130 miles from Flagstaff.
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Violent Oaxaca earthquakes reported with deaths and heavy losses
Violent earthquakes in Oaxaca, Mexico, Tuesday caused several deaths and extensive property damage running into thousands of dollars, according to a dispatch to the Herald.
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Outlaw Matthew Kimes Surrenders in Grand Canyon Arrest
Oklahoma’s Matthew Kimes, infamous bank robber, has been arrested in Arizona and jailed in Flagstaff. He refused to speak as Oklahoma authorities prepare to identify him, with connections to numerous robberies.
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Ray Terrell
John Russell
Okmulgee County
Sher
General Wood Arrives to See the President
General Wood visits the White House amid presidential nominating activity in Chicago and a vote for Mr. Coolidge as vice president. President Coolidge meets with Representative Tilson and receives a farm policy briefing from Representative Winter of Wyoming.
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Initial Tests of Big Plane Made in S. D.
SAN DIEGO Cal June 23 AP Initial tests of big army trimotor Fokker planes to prepare for a San Francisco to Honolulu hop began at noon today. Lieutenants Lester J Maitland and Albert B Hagberger led the brief checks focusing on the motor instruments and navigation gear. Officials expected an in air time of about ninety minutes to two hours before takeoff from Rockwell field.
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Honolulu
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Tilson hints at limited tariff tweak and tax relief cautiousness
House leader says no need for broad tariff revision though select changes may include textiles. He notes election contests in the senate may wrap quickly or drag, depending on whether the senate acts. Tilson and Winter push flood relief, tax cuts, and nonpartisan approach amid prosperity uncertainty.
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Federal Troops May Leave Yaqui Country
General Francisco R. Manzo reports the Yaqui Indian war poses no serious threat to Mexico and that most troops may be recalled. Only forces in the Sonora garrison would remain, with Manzo directing headquarters from Ortiz, Sonora.
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Ariz
Francisco R. Manzo
Mexico City
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Ortiz
Mexico
Manzo
Eludes Capture in Mexico to Come Here
Roque Estrada, an attorney and brother of Enrique Estrada, arrived in Laredo after evading Mexican police while in Mexico City. He wore a disguise to avoid arrest on a warrant and planned immediate travel to California to join his brother.
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Mexico City
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Los Angeles
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