Banking study eyed for post Christmas session in Congress
After more than a year of discussion in congress the banking situation is set for a post holiday study with reference to use of federal reserve facilities in speculative markets. The senate banking committee will likely hear the King resolution early in January and may call federal reserve board officers to testify.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Capitol
Federal Reserve
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Norbeck
Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Senator Glass
Virginia
Federal Reserve System
United States
Reserve System
Glass
Fletcher
Florida
More Census Supervisors For Oklahoma
The director of the census announced the appointment of three more Oklahoma district supervisors for the 1930 census. William W. Hollister of Chickasha will oversee Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Custer, Grady, Kingfisher, Roger Mills and Washita counties from Chickasha. Charles D. Campbell of Lawton will supervise Beckham, Comanche, Cotton, Green, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa and Tillman counties. Charles C. Hawk of Shawnee will cover Johnston, Lincoln, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie and Seminole counties.
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Washington
Oklahoma
William W. Hollister
Chickasha
Blaine
Caddo
Canadian
Custer, Grady
Kingfisher
Roger Mills
Washita
Counties
Charles D. Campbell
Lawton
Beckham
Comanche, Cotton, Green, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa
Tillman Counties
Charles C. Hawk
Shawnee
Johnston, Lincoln, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie
Seminole
JAP Delegates Present Views at London Naval Talks
Washington dispatch summarizes the joint American Japanese stand at the London naval conference. Both sides report progress while noting major differences on cruiser ratios and submarine tonnage, with sessions highlighting general aims and readiness for further talks before departing for New York.
Fort Victoria sinks after collision in fog on New York Bay
Rescued passengers total 250 with crew of 165 saved. 415 aboard the Fort Victoria are ashore. Algonquin rammed the bow amidships at 4 p m. Fort Victoria sank at 7 30 p m in heavy fog. Lifeboats, pilots, and tugs aided. 144 passengers landed at Stapleton and ferried to Manhattan. hotel accommodations arranged. Captain A R Francis and 12 crew remained aboard until sinking.
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New York
New York Bay
Fort Victoria
Algonquin
Ambrose
Miami
Galveston
Sandy Hook
New Yorker
A. R. Francis
Stapleton
Staten Island
Manhattan
North River
Furness-Bermuda Line
The
Steamship Company
Victoria
J. W. Mackenzie
Glasgow
Heavy Toll in Chicago Weather Deaths Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a brutal cold wave sweeping from Canada to New England and the Dixie region. Winds hurl ice and snow, leaving dozen or more deaths as temperatures plunge to near zero.
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Associated Press
Prairies
Lakes
Canada
Dixies
Rockies
New England
Winter
Donations Continue For Miners Relief After Explosion
The Ada News reports ongoing relief efforts with 84.50 collected by 2 pm and turned over to Mrs. Orville Snead for the McAlerter Red Cross branch. Subscriptions continue Friday and Saturday as more residents contribute to aid families of the McAlester mine disaster.
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Red Cross
McAlester Mine
Ada News
McAlester
Orville Snead
McAleter
Lottie Woods
Auncui
Lema
Datrior
Neva Cromwell
Mollie Ferrell
Bank Robbery Flurry Nets Confessions Across States
In a burst of holiday robberies across Missouri Kansas and neighboring states seven would be thieves chased Christmas plunder from banks in three states and one more. One pair confessed two others were arrested while three remain at large as authorities chase leads in near freezing weather. Nine suspects tied to Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska bank hoists were detained for questioning.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Pattenburg, Mo
L. C. Penrod
J. E. Estep
Blue Springs Mo
Farmers National Bank
Stafford
Kan
Farmers State Bank
Ferrerview
Claremore
Okla
Inda
Joplin
Baxter Springs
Asa
Carthage
Mineral and Brazelton
Wichita
Peoples State Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Omaha
Neb
Tragic McAlester Mine Explosion Claims 59
McAlester in Oklahoma mourns after an explosion at Old Town Coal Company mine killed 59 workers. Mortuaries, chapels, and homes hold the victims as funeral plans begin. Mayor McAlester reports over 250 dependents. Red Cross aid arrives with state officials investigating cause.
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Mcalester
Oklahoma
Old Town Coal Company
J. B. McAlester
Mabel Bassett
Red Cross
St. Louis
North McAlester
Louis Perez
A. Marino
Rock Falls
H. Valdez
Oklahoma City
John
George
Gregory Chavis
Frank Merdina
E. Merdina
Manuel Huerta
George Flores
Merdinas
Miller D. Hay
William Duvall
MoeAlester
Weather Summary for Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas
Arkansas sees fair skies with continued cold tonight and Friday. Oklahoma is partly cloudy with less cold tonight and possible rain or snow in the west as clouds increase and temperatures rise. Kansas remains mostly fair tonight and Friday with milder conditions.
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Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Stimson denounces Post editorial on London naval conference
Secretary Stimson condemned a Washington Post editorial as an effort to stir trouble among American delegates to the London naval conference and cabinet members. He said the piece aimed to discredit the government before the Japanese delegation and jeopardize the conference. The Post article warned against political bargaining over naval strength.
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Washington
Stimson
Washington Post
Post
United States
British fliers die in crash on North African mountain
Two Royal Air Force pilots Squadron Commander Jones Williams and Flight Lieutenant A H Jenkins died when their Fairey Napier monoplane crashed on a Tunisian mountain side near St Marie D Azit while attempting a non stop flight from England to Capetown South Africa. Wreckage found by Arab observer verified, bodies not recovered until nightfall.
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Tunis
Royal Air Force
England
Africa
Here
St. Marie D’'Azit
Jones-Williams
A. H. Jenkins
Cranwell Airdrome
Capetown
South Africa
Mediterranean
Walker found guilty of robbery with firearms in bank case
The jury found W J Whitey Walker guilty of robbery with firearms in the August 10 1928 First National Bank Allen robbery. The panel could not agree on sentencing and the judge would impose the penalty Saturday morning at 10 oclock.
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W. J. “Whitey” Walker
First National Bank of Allen
Busby
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