Leaders Agree On Basis for Rail Harmony
In Chicago the nine railroad presidents and 21 union leaders began talks on a 10 percent wage cut and work for the unemployed. Daniel Willard of Baltimore and Ohio urged union acceptance of the cut while labor's David B Robertson argued for job preservation. Leaders expected a formal accord on wage reduction and stabilized employment, with unions seeking shorter hours and federal safeguards.
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Chicago
U.R
America
Iron Horse
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
David B. Robertson
Willard
Floods Drive Hundreds From River Town In Mississippi
A fresh break in the Tallahatchie River levee sent flood water into Tippo Basin near Charleston Mississippi, threatening up to a thousand residents. Families fled to nearby hills as boats carried trapped people through the night with no reported deaths but continued fear of losses. Local editor George Merriweather estimated up to 5 000 residents in peril, while Dr J W Harris described rescue challenges across flood waters.
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Charleston
Miss
Tallahatchie River
Tippo Basin
Bose
George Merriweather
Ife
J. W. Harris
Ewan Lake
Swan Lake
Tornadoes Smash Homes Across Alabama and Tennessee
After deadly twisters swept through Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee they killed 21 people injured 1250 and caused extensive property loss. The upper photo shows a Hamilton home razed while Maurdsville children gained a holiday as the 40900 grammar school was wrecked. Jasper scene documents the devastation.
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Alabama
Mizalessop
Tennessee
Hamilton
Mies
Maurdsville
Ala
Prohibition Birthday Sparks Divergent Views in Congress
On its twelfth birthday, Prohibition drew mixed verdicts from lawmakers. Senator Morrin Sheppard praised enforcement and progress since the 18th Amendment, while Senator Hiram Bingham argued the Volstead Act is unenforceable and harmful to law respect, temperance, and economy. He urged a potential referendum at the Republican convention. A separate item notes a fire destroying two cottages at Buckeye Lake near Millerport, with losses in the thousands.
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Lylec
Wilson
Washington
Giamete
Morrin Sheppard
United Press
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Sheppard
Congress
Michigan
Grant Hudson
Dem
Bingham
Elfrer Bingham
United States
Aooiety
United Station
Father Kills Son. Grand Jury Debates Sanity
In Millersburg a plan to appoint alienists to decide if James Stenhouse, father of two year old David Oscar, is sane after confessing to suffocating the ill child. If declared deranged he would be committed to Lima’s asylum. if sane, the case goes back to the grand jury. Stenhouse says he did right, citing the child’s incurable pain. Several relatives heard his confession.
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Millersburg
L.ar
James Stenhouse
Killbuck Stonecutter
David Oscar
Holmes County Grand Jury
Elmo Estilt
Lima
Eatill
Stenkome Ja
Ha Lasigla
David Oncor
Bilton
Stenhouse
Mauer
Mra. Stenhouse
Scott H. Baker
Installment Baby Plan Is Started
Akron hospital launches an installment baby plan allowing prospective parents to pay weekly or monthly during the prenatal period to cover birth expenses. If a patient can afford hospitalization, fees may be paid earlier and doctors and nurses will be compensated at confinement.
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Akron, Jan. I
Dry Conclave Marks 12th Prohibition Anniversary
Washington reports a Dry Conclave marking prohibition’s 12th anniversary. Delegates gathered at the Maytower Hotel for a five day session as tensions rise between drys and the growing wet sentiment. Keynote speaker HY Scott McHride warned supporters the fight can be won or lost, criticizing J. J. Raskob Alfred E. Smith and Governor Roosevelt. Over 100 high school winners joined prohibition contests during the event.
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Washington
Teadera
Ptey
Scott McHride
Auporige
Maytower
John J. Raskob
Alfred B. Smith
Roosevelt
New York
Fenstor Sheppard
Toane
Otharnaltawan
Infuriated mob at jail vaults for hangings in Ontario
In Barris Ontario an enraged crowd broke into a coal shed at the county jail and watched the hanging of Thomas Werley Campbell aged 35 convicted of murdering his elderly father. Campbell’s son was in the crowd as neighbors demanded access after authorities refused. The yard for hours before the execution, and the jail door was broken as the crowd stormed the jail seeking view.
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Barris
Ont
Jen
Thoman Werley Campbell
Campbell
Old Fighter Reminisces by John T. McLean
Josiah Allen, 29 South Congress Street, recalls Civil War days with Union Company C Thirtieth Ohio, noting Antietam, Vicksburg, and heroism at the wall. He later served as captain in the State Militia and held public offices, including clerk of the Ohio Supreme Court and county recorder.
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Josiah
Allen
South
Congress Street
Pleasant Hill Road
Union
Antietam
Alen
Aleo
Jenks
Napoleon
Lodi
Centain
Anen
William Allen
Hocking Valley
Tom Pitt
Ohio Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Adjutant General
Letter on Nine-Power Pact and Manchuria Policy
A dated diplomatic note discusses Japan's reply to Washington on Manchuria and the open door, its stance on the Kellogg Pact, and the need for lawful actions to protect local populations. It notes Japan's intent to modify measures if necessary, and references reactions from the United States, China, and observers in Nanking.
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China
Manchuria
Japan
Miles W. Vauomn
Stadt
Toro
CRGA
Chita
Miiateer
Ameren Ambanondor
W. Cameron Forbes
Pontes
Wory
Anid
Mexnchuria
Washington
Asia
Sumaga'a Et Jen
America
Chins
miLothecn
Depend
Americ
Tonga
Americare
Corres
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