Glavis Opens Ballinger Inquiry on Walker Death Probe
Washington January 26 the Ballinger Pinchot committee began public sessions with Louis A Glavis on the witness stand. Brandeis outlined charges alleging Ballinger's improper use of information as land office commissioner and after, while attorney for claimants. Inquest into Miss May Walker deaths scheduled for 9 30 am with doctors and boarders offering conflicting theories of poisoning or natural brain congestion.
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Miners Demand 10 Percent Wage Increase At UMWA Meet
Indianapolis January 26 Stand or fall together marked the United Mine Workers of America convention as it closed discussions on a possible bituminous coal strike. Delegates heard that miners aim for a 10 percent or more wage rise and that no district will sign the uniform contract until all do. A nationwide basic contract is to be negotiated next week in Toledo.
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Atlanta Labor Moves To Boycott Meat In Protest
The Atlanta Federation of Trades held a meeting and approved a 30 day boycott on trust hand fed meats to protest inflated food prices. Jerome Jones E E Griggs and N H Kirkpatrick led the resolution with strong support from labor groups.
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Cost of living higher in United States, says Wilson
James Wilson secretary of agriculture told the Manufacturers' Club of Philadelphia that the cost of necessities in the United States is higher than anywhere else. He faulted tariffs on food, warned farms lose workers to cities, and urged firms to invest in agricultural education and farming capacity to stabilize prices and future food supply.
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Paris Flood Threaten Eiffel Tower and Seine Bridges
Paris and surrounding suburbs face catastrophic floods as the Seine rises over five meters. The Eiffel Tower, bridges, and low-lying areas including Saint Denis Ivry Vitry and Poissy flood, inundating homes and displacing families. Dam breaks at Alfortville threaten hundreds more.
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Paris Stricken By Floods and News of Disaster
Paris endures a dire flood crisis as the Seine overruns quays and subways. Cities, embassies, and hotels flood while relief drives mobilize. Officials warn of major property losses and possible epidemics as Paris battles to rescue the homeless and protect critical infrastructure.
Saloon Law Enforced Via Church Attendance Rule
Indianapolis saloonkeepers violating Sunday closing face a novel penalty. May or Shank orders a minister letter proving church attendance before licenses are restored. Case of Marion Cummins led to the plan, with Joseph Klemene also cited and assigned a probation officer minister John Smoley to oversee church attendance and conduct.
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Half a Billion Copper Merger
New York reports preliminary steps toward a giant copper industry merger. The Anaconda Copper Mining Company plans a March meeting to raise capital from 30 to 160 million, aiming to absorb other Butte district properties. Amalgamated Copper owns 66 percent of Anaconda, with further consolidation across Guggenheim and related firms expected to create a dominant US copper monopoly.
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Fowler Aims to Oust Cannon From Rules Committee
Washington notes Rep Fowler of New Jersey, an early insurgent Republican, introduced a resolution to reorganize the Rules Committee and remove Speaker Cannon from it. The plan would expand the committee and limit the speaker’s power, with a February 7, 1936, vote to elect five new members and exclude the speaker.
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Tnsuriente
Inspect Route For Viaduct To West Side
The special council committee on the Alabama street viaduct project met in the mayor's office. They inspected a profile by the city engineer and reviewed four approaches from Forsyth bridge, straight west from Alabama, a new south street route, and a northern route near the freight depot. Plans and estimates will follow a full report to council.
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Weather Prophecy Generally Fair Forecast for Worthington
Forecasts predict generally fair weather in Worthington with moderate temperatures. Thursday and Friday bring light winds and mild conditions with modest rainfall amounts and temperatures near normal values.
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