Move To Pay Cash to All Veterans
Washington reports Democratic House Leader John N. Garner backs cash payments to World War I veterans, opposing Hoover and Mellon who resist paying adjusted certificates now. Garner, Patman, Rankin, and Fish push a bill at present value plus 4 percent interest, estimating under $1 billion needed.
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Washington
U.R
House
John N. Garner
Texas
Garner
Hoover
Secretary of
Treasury Mellon
Patman
Rankin
Mississippi
Fish
Repubican
New York
Veterans’ Bureau
Administration
Mellon
Italians Plan South Atlantic Seaplane Flight Start
Air Minister Italo Balbo informed Premier Mussolini the 12 seaplanes will depart from Bolama in Portuguese West Africa to Brazil likely on the night of January 5. The fliers will overhaul their planes while awaiting a full moon for the launch.
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Rome
U.P
Jama
Portuguese West Africa
Ross
South Atlantic Ocean
Brazil
Italo Balbo
Mussolini
Balbo
Bolama
Too Many Poisons Detroit Girl’s Suicide Attempt
Miss Annie Gabeletto, 18, despondent over love and deception, attempted suicide by ingesting three poisons on Christmas Day at her home in Detroit. Doctors at Receiving Hospital report the poisons counteracted each other and she will recover. Police say suitor thought to be single was involved with another of three children.
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Detroit
U.P
Annie Gabeletto
Pace
Christmas Death Toll Down in New York City
Christmas toll in New York City dropped this year with 11 fatalities and fewer than last year. Authorities noted 40 people were treated for alcohol intoxication at Bellevue Hospital and related incidents peaked in Queens and Manhattan during the holiday period.
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York
Tee
New York
Bellevue
Whattan
Queens
Booklet of Easy Recipes From The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger offers a booklet of candy and holiday recipes. The note invites readers to gather friends for making confections and to order by sending a coupon to cover cost.
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Athens
Andy
Hoover Shows His Human Side on Christmas Day
President Hoover and officials resumed duties after a festive White House Christmas. He was serenaded, joined grandchildren Peggy Ann Herbert III and Baby Joan in holiday activities, entertained the cabinet at dinner, and surprised Santa. News boys visiting the White House drew a humane moment when one apologized and Hoover replied there are too few who laugh. Mellon and Brown were absent from the cabinet dinner.
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Washington
U.R
Hoover
White House
Santa Claus
Peggy
Santa
Mr. Hoover
Secretary of Treasury
Mellon
Brown
Debut of Helen Lee Eames Promises Lavish Washington Gala
Washington society hosts a million dollar debut for Helen Lee Eames daughter of Mrs. Henry L. Doherty. Twenty five jazz orchestras and imported entertainers will perform at the Mayflower Hotel with two full meals and a five course midnight supper. Eames fluent in seven languages recently returned from Europe and translating a book for the University of Madrid. Doherty heads Cities Service Co.
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Henry L. Doherty
Washington
Helen Lee Eames
New York
Mayflower Hotel
Eames
Europe
University of Madrid
Doherty
Cities Service Co
Senator Borah Calls for Post March 4 Special Session
In Washington Senator Borah demanded a special session after March 4 for legitimate reasons. He rejected shelving the World Court and did not share big business opinion that the country is safer with Congress at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borah
Congress
World Court
Strawberries Delivered From Florida To New York
Dudley Reed flew in with 432 pints as strawberries picked ripe in Florida California and the Gulf Coast were distributed nationwide by air the same day. The plan avoids refrigeration by flying high enough to keep fruit fresh and profitable.
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New York
Florida
Dudley Reed
California
Gulf Coast
United States
Republican Party figures clash over Norris election effort
The text notes that Robert H. Luceas, director of the Republican National Committee, tried to block Norris reelection, drawing debate among Senators who say a high official should not spend party resources to defeat a fellow Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Lucas
Republican National Committee
Norris
Norris urges party to bar Norris after overwhelming win
Mr. Lucas argues Norris should be excluded and that the Republican Party should oust him following his decisive victory. Norris replies that he acts on his own thinking and reflects on the people’s views, with the line continued on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Lucas
Norris
Republican Party
Ohio saves 600000 by centralizing state power plants
Ohio taxpayers saved about 600000 in 1930 after centralizing state power plant engineering under a single head and reorganizing plants across state institutions. Bowling Green State College led with 240009 in savings as major institutions reported substantial cuts.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
State Department of Finance
Bowling Green State College
Christmas greetings exchanged with Pope and Royalty
In Rome on December 26, King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helene exchanged Christmas greetings with Pope Pius XI by telegraph.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Helene
Pope Pius XI
Will Rogers proposes a modern Bethlehem in Beverly Hills
In a Christmas note from Beverly Hills Will Rogers wryly contrasts local weather and resources with Bethlehem Judea. He jokes about staging biblical scenes here and promotes tourism with humor about cream marmalade and easy access.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Bethlehem
Judea
Christ
Chamber of Commerce
Moses
Will
Kentucky Has Holiday War
In Kentucky on Christmas Day five people were killed and several wounded in two shootings. At Cow Creek near Boonville Deputy Sheriff John Mosely and his brother were shot after arriving to arrest suspects. Martha Smith and H Herald were killed and brothers Lawrence, Leonard, and Andy were wounded. At Kidd Schoolhouse in McCreary County Frank Hamblin and Clarence Lovett died after a quarrel ended with Hamblin's son Ernest shooting Lovett and Hamblin dying later. Two others were wounded as police arrived.
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Frankfort
U.P
Kentucky
Cow Creek
Boonville
John Mosely
Pierce
Mosely
Martha Smith
H. Hearald
Lawrence
Leonard
Andy
Kidd Schoolhouse
McCreary County
Frank Hamblin
Clarence Lovett
Lovett
Hamblin
Ernest
Addresses Needed to Deliver Christmas Toys
Workers failed to deliver bags of toys to 25 children on Christmas Day due to incomplete addresses. Parents should report at The Gas Company 19 South Court Street to receive the toys. Unclaimed playthings will go to the Athens Salvation Army for a Christmas event next Monday night.
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South Court Street
Athens
Robbery at Hot Dog Stand on West Union Street
Burglars robbed the Hot Dog Restaurant on West Union Street of ten dollars on Christmas night. Police report the theft occurred between 2 and 6 am through a back door. Only loose change from the cash register was taken. no other items were disturbed.
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West Union Street
E. S. Finsterwald
Rail fare cut expands to rival lines nationwide
The Frisco Railroad wins ICC approval for a two cent per mile passenger rate and will be matched by all rail lines competing with it. G. J. McGuire of the Western Passenger Association announced the move as other roads plan to adopt the lower fare.
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Chicago
U.P
Frisco
G. J. McGuirre
Western Passenger Association
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Prospects Bright for Settlement of Railroads Battle
Washington dispatch reports eastern rail executives urge a four trunk line plan led by New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania and Chesapeake and Ohio. The Interstate Commerce Commission may drop its five trunk line proposal, enabling a graceful settlement after years of conflict over short lines.
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Washington
Eastern Railroad
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake and Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Commission
Seven Die in Fire at Whitting Rooming House
Seven men perished when a frame rooming house in Whitting fire trapped eight men on the second floor. Only Luke Lovernich, 37, escaped. others suffocated or burned to death as stairs were destroyed blocking exits.
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Whitting
Ind
U.P
Luke Lovernich
Three Drowned When Boat Capsizes in San Francisco Bay
Three young men drown and ten survive when their small rowboat capsizes in San Francisco Bay en route to a holiday party aboard Isadore Zellerbach’s Janidor yacht. Rescues were made by two lifeboats launched from the ferry Tamalpais.
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Sausalito
Calif
San Francisco Bay
Isadore Zellerbach
Tamalpais
Clinton Hollenback Dies at 64 Noted Broadcaster Leader
Clinton C. Hollenback, 64, national auditor and founder of the American Insurance Union, who chaired the ethics committee of the National Broadcasters' Association, died at his Columbus home on Christmas Day from heart disease.
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Columbus
Clinton C. Hollenback
National Auditor
The
American Insurance Union
National Broadcasters’ Association
Americans Pay Debts Promptly Says Commerce Report
The Commerce Department reports a nationwide survey finds the public conscientiously pays debts. Merchants rarely lose from nonpayment as credit volume remains high. The Federal Reserve notes continued November declines in industrial production and employment. The U S Chamber of Commerce says 1930 imports fall short of last year but roughly match the five year average.
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Washington
U.P
Commerce Department
Edwin R. George
Federal Reserve Board
United States Chamber of Commerce
Rampaging maniacal assailant stalks Chicago streets
A seven foot tall maniacal black assailant slashed four people with a razor near a police station and at Harrison and State Streets. John Mish and William Monroe, both injured, were among the first victims as police suspect poison liquor fueled the rampage. Roy Sells and Otto Linkbein er were knocked down amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mish
William Monroe
Harrison
State Streets
Roy Sells
Otto Linkbeiner
Panhandler Attacks Youngstown Doctor Slashes Hand
Dr. J. Lyman, 45, of Youngstown, was injured by a knife-wielding panhandler who entered his office. He sustained a serious hand wound and an internal injury and was alone when the attack occurred.
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Youngstown
U.P
J. Lyman
Wave of accidents and violence claims 20 lives in Ohio
The Ohio death toll from Christmas Eve and Day rises past 20 with 18 traffic deaths across Cleveland Akron Columbia Warren Youngstown Toledo Dayton Hamilton and Cincinnati. Home and personal tragedies include suicides and shootings such as the Wellsville incident and a Cincinnati quarrel over a daughter.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
United Press
Cleveland
Akron
Columbia
Warren
Youngstown
Toledo
Dayton
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Death of D S McNally in Ringgold
Chauncey residents learn of the Christmas Day death of D S McNally of Ringgold Morgan County age 10 8. A funeral and burial are set for Saturday at Ringgold at 2 pm. He leaves a sister Mrs W H Hines of Burry Oak mother of Mayor Hines. Ringgold lies between Glouster and McConnetsville.
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Chauncey
W. Dpd
Hines
McNally
Ringgold
Morgan County
Mr. McNally
W. H. Hines
Burry Oak
Glouster
McConnetsville
Hunger and cold claim man at Christmas dinner
A 60 year old unidentified man died in Washington yesterday as he began to eat a Christmas dinner provided by alms givers. The death was attributed to lack of food and exposure.
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Washington
Former Cop Dawley Dies by Own Action in Hospital
Former Columbus policeman Fred Dawley, 35, died at Springfield City Hospital Christmas Eve after slashing his throat with a jagged glass shard while under police guard. Dawley had been jailed after an alleged attempted robbery at a filling station and was shot by Detective Jease Edgington during the incident.
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Jed Dawley
Columbus
Springfield City
Hoospital
Vernon Hensley
Cinccinnati
Steve Bolan
Hensley
Betty
Helan
John Cox
Steubenville
Springfield
Fred Dawley
Springfield City Hospital
Dawley
Jease Edgington
Last Christmas at New Castle as killers await execution
Irene Schroeder and W. Glenn Dague, condemned to die February 24, faced their final Christmas in the state prison. Irene’s son Donnie visited daily as her father Joseph Crawford and brother John brought gifts from West Virginia for the Killers of State Policeman Brady Paul.
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New Castle
Irene Schroeder
W. Glenn Dague
Irene
Donnie
Joseph Crawford
John Crawford
West Virginia
Brady Paul
Constable Yeley Charged in Kerney Walters Killing
In Portsmouth Ohio on Christmas Eve Kerney Walters a 40 year old alleged still owner was shot during a raid by a five man party including Constable James Yeley Blurney Township Yeley says he fired only to scare Walters who fled into a cellar Walters, father of four, died from the gunfire. murder charge expected today.
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Wellsville
John Whalen
Wheeling
W. Va
Pearl
Selote County
Kerney Watters
James Yeley
Atll
Portsmouth
Dee
Blurney
Kerney Walters
Walters
Yeley
Postoffice Robbed at Bidwell Near Gallipolis
Police chased burglars who robbed the Bidwell Post Office and Cottrell General Store. The thieves fled in a car after taking an unestimated amount of currency stamps and merchandise.
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Gallipolis
Dee
U.P
Postoffice and Cottrell General
Bidwell
Bandit Captured in Cleveland After Armed Incident
A two gun bandit linked to the Smiling Joe Filkowski gang was captured by two detectives in Cleveland early today. While police questioned him, two masked gunmen burst into the Yellow Cab Co. office, slugged the cashier, and escaped with 1190.50 dollars.
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Cleveland
Joe” Filkowski
Yellow Cab Co
Monaco Prince Declares Dictator After Riots
Prince Louis II of Monaco seized dictatorial powers amid riots that flared after his return from France last week. Authorities imposed order following the disturbances in the principality.
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Monte Carlo
Monaco
Louis II
Principality of
France
Kin Hubbard Dies in Indianapolis
Frank McKinley Hubbard known as Kin Hubbard creator of Abe Martin died at his Indianapolis home on December 26. The humorist and newspaper columnist originated the Abe Martin character and gained fame for his local wit.
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Kin” Hubbard
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank McKinley
Kin’’) Hubbard
Abe Martin
Robbery at Cleveland Men’s Shop By Armed,Northerner
An armed robber, described as a negro, entered a Cleveland men’s shop on December 26 and escaped with 1,220 in cash and goods after brandishing a nickel plated revolver. Police search for suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tragedies Mark Christmas Across the United States
A national survey lists deaths from fires shootings and accidents on Christmas Day. Incidents include seven burned in Whit ing Indiana, four asphyxiations in New York City, gas deaths in Philadelphia, a moved van death in New York, poison liquor deaths in New York, a Springfield Massachusetts fall, two in St Louis, Kentucky shooter deaths, Ohio monoxide death, three drowned in Sausalito, and a family killed near Lomira Wisconsin. Traffic crashes were widespread nationwide.
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New York
United States
United Arena
Whiting
Ind
Philadelphia
New York City
Sausalito
Calif
Lomira
Vwis
Caleb Dula Dies Veteran Tobacco Executive at 76
Caleb C. Dula, 76, longtime tobacco industry official and board member for Liggett Myers, died at his New York home after pneumonia. Funeral services set for Saturday. Dula rose from department man to secretary, then vice president at Drummond, later held roles at American Tobacco and Liggett & Myers, eventually chairing the Liggett board in 1927.
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New York
Caleb C. Dula
Chalite
Ligett, Myers Tobacco Co
Drummond Tobacco Co
Continental Tobacco Co
American Tobacco Co
theRhs
Liggetters
Chai
Stalin Joins Soviet Labor and Defense Council
Moscow dispatch reports Janet V. Stalin, longtime power center in the Soviet Union, has become a member of the important 8. T. O. or Council of Labor and Defense. Stalin, secretary general of the Communist Party, has long wielded influence without a formal government post.
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Moscow
Janet V. Stalin
Soviet Russia
8. T. O. Or Council of Labor and Defense
Stalin
Communist Party
May Gain Freedom
Charleston dispatch reports new hope for early release of Frank Howell, 29, from the state prison at Moundsville where he is serving a 16 year sentence for a holdup. Governor Conley directs the state attorney general to start an investigation and to notify authorities in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
New Hope
Frank Howell
New Martinaville
Moundsville
Calvert Estill
William G. Conley
New Castle
Production Declines With Some Bright Spots in November
Washington December 26 The Federal Reserve Board reports that industrial production and employment generally fell in November with a few positives. Cotton consumption rose above seasonal norms and silk mill employment increased, countering the usual seasonal decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Federal Reserve Board
Blackmailer Confession Ties to Kansas City Lumberman Plot
Police announced the confession of 23 year old Leonard Dunchan, an epileptic, in an elaborate extortion plot against R. A. Long, a prominent Kansas City lumberman. He faced charges of attempted extortion after being trapped by an undercover sting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.R
R. A. Long
Leonard Dunchan
Charles Edwa
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King Features, Inc
Will Rogers
Hot Dog
Charles B.timberlake
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Seach
West Alexandria
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Samuel Balesaky
Canton
Frances Ham
Elizabeth Bricker
Ottawa
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Rivatne
Joseph Charlton
Walter Hugle
Hiteship
Thomas Fowler
Ashville
Edward Wollwine
Tony Brisse
D. S. McNally
Hungrey
Tom Mix
Los Angeles
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Maas
Ataira
St. Louie
Caleb Dula
Tobacco Company
Suescombs
Pneumoniia
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