Liberty League expands activity as Borah opts out of Pa race
The American Liberty League plans board expansion amid strong anti Roosevelt sentiment. Jowett Shonee said the group may widen efforts as Alfred Smith notes shift in anti-Roosevelt Democrats. Borah declines Pennsylvania bid for Republican delegates. Talmadge dodges Roosevelt challenge while Mine Workers praise the president.
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Washington
American Liberty League
Jowett Shonee
Alfred B. Smith
Rail Wreck Kills Three aboard Reading Express
Sunbury reports a broken rail caused the Reading company's night express The Williamsporter to derail near Clement's station. Three people died, 31 injured as locomotive and four cars plunged into snow and river banks. Rescuers labored through a subzero night to reach trapped passengers. Among the dead and injured were Dr. Guy Rothfuse and students from Bucknell University en route home for vacation.
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Sunbury
Reading Company
Suap
Ates
Guy Rothfuse
Wil- Mymaport
Paul Roth
Pane Ely
Washington
Danshaw
Tavia- Qua
Fisman
William Ramp
Tamaqua
Hixtaen
Etudénta
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
Betivegn Aemenieth
Clar ‘Brownell
Williamapast
Fred Fulton
Muncy
Convicts Die In Flaming Motor Cage in Scottsboro
Twenty Negro inmates perished when a gasoline container exploded inside a motorized cage in Scottsboro Alabama. Two prisoners Paul Dawson and John Stokes survived after guards H. Middlebrook and C. R. Wasson pulled them to safety amid burns. Officials labeled the incident accidental, noting fire spread as prisoners panicked in the zero weather.
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Scottsboro
Ala
Paul Dawson
John Stokes
H. M. Middlebrook
C. R. Wasson
Ruarda
Middlebrook
Wasson
Post Office to profit from Fort Knox gold transfer
Washington Jan 31 The Post Office Department expects a profit near 400000 from moving gold bullion to the Fort Knox Kentucky underground vault. With about 3000000000 worth of metal to handle, treasury charges may reach 600000 for parcel post. The move likely starts in July as workers erect the vault on military land. The Fort Knox project mirrors a previous $480000 gain from the San Francisco mint transfer, using similar equipment and security.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Treasury
Fort Knox
Kentucky Mollitary Reservation
San Francisco
Denver
Jim Farley
New York
Philadelphia
Debate Over Repealing Blue Laws in McMechen
About 800 residents gathered in McMechen West Virginia on January 31 to debate repealing the citys blue laws before an election set for tomorrow. Mayor Thomas J Cooper argued for Sunday observance while Clarks Schaefer, a greel] company official and notable citizen, countered. the forum also touched on a proposed 40000 bond issue to finance a municipal power plant amid poor weather and near zero temperatures.
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McMechen
W. Va
Thomas’ J. Cooper
Miorjeg
Clarks Schaefer
Greel
Officiall Y
Lsaua
Deer On Verge Of Starvation Report
Report from Pennsylvania hills describes deer on the verge of starvation due to extreme cold and scarce forage. Game supervisors hauled 400 shocks of corn to the surrounding area as hungry deer ventured out to nibble stalks near Dead Man's Corner. the phrase Seldom Seen is thought to reflect the deer’s rarity.
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Penyaylvania
Seldon
Dead Man's Corner
Wilentz asserts Hauptmann acted alone in Lindbergh case
Trenton N J January 31 Attorney General David T Wilentz reiterated his conviction that Bruno Richard Hauptmann alone kidnapped and killed the Lindbergh baby. Governor Hoffman and state police chief Schwarzkopf discuss reopening the inquiry while Hoffman seeks new progress and potential new evidence amid rival theories and statements.
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Trenton
N. J
David T. Wilentz
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Col
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Harold G. Hoffman
Schwarzkopf
Fetter
Wilentz
Bruno
Richard Haupt- Mann
Witentz
Chargaz
Hoffman
Hauptmann
John F. Condon
Charles A. Lidbergh
Bronx
Knox Urges Unity of Business Men
Dayton dispatch reports Col. Frank Knox, Chicago publisher, accusing the administration of seeking to discredit private enterprise. He rebukes business leaders for not entering politics, questions the New Deal’s chartering actions, and warns that government could seize private industry to compete with citizens.
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Dayton, D
Frank Knox
Chicago
Tia Snoke
Montgomery County Republican Committee
Knox
Ihia
New Deal Administration
Tern
Page
Deven
David E French Led Democratic Push in Mercer County
David E French a Bluefield attorney banker and Democratic leader died at home after a sudden heart attack. A Virginia native born 1871 he helped found banks led Mercer County campaigns and served in the state senate and Bluefield city attorney roles. He chaired Mercer Democrats and held national and regional posts in veteran societies. Funeral plans not complete.
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Democratic Party
David Wdwin French
Mercer County
Song
West Virginia
Reid Avenue
French
J. W. Preston
Roanoke
Bluefield
Albert H. Hoge
Virginia
Gilea County
Hanley C
Harriett Thomas Easley French
Pearisburg
W W. W. French
Pocalontaa
Koyatone
McDowell County
Bank of Keystone
Bluefield Joint Bank of
Natonal Bank of
State Senate
United States
Jefferaun
West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
National Society
Hugunot Society
Manakin
Colony of Virginia
Masonic
Shrine, Elks
Eighta Templar
First Baptist Church
Bluefield Rotary Club, Member of the Bluefield County Club
American Bay Association
Bellator French
Penalties for WPA shirking to be enforced nationwide
Washington January 31. Harry Hopkins WPA administrator warned shirkers on work relief projects face suspension or permanent discharge. Foremen and supervisors will be penalized for tolerating shirking. He said a small proportion hamper efficiency, but most workers render conscientious service.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Workers Progress
Works Progress Administration
Trade group warns inflation risk from fiscal policy
A committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States warned that administration fiscal policies could lead to uncontrolled inflation. The report by Fred H. Clausen noted seven straight years of heavy deficits and urged quicker public understanding to curb taxation and bring expenditures in line with revenues.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Fred H. Clausen
Horizon
Wis
de Aventot
Anc
Publc
Ocean Mall
Clausen
Investigation of Prison Slaying of Richard Loeb Takes Sensational Turn
Joliet January 31 Privy Welfare Director A L Bowen joined Will County Prosecutor W R McCabe in supporting the theory that Richard Loeb was premeditatedly slain. Bowen planned a conference to review newly obtained evidence and determine whether the fatal razor came with Loeb or was used by the killer.
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Chicago
Bowen
Nathan Leopold
Loeb
Bobby Franka
Pridon
McCabe
Leopold
Looh
Day
Safety signal proves dangerous to youth in sled accident
Charlieburg West Virginia January 3 P A safety signal proved dangerous to nine year old John Voliick. He held out his hand for a right turn while sled riding when an automobile ran over the outstretched arm.
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Charlieburg
W. Va
Batesty
John Voliick
Labor chieftains praise Adogevelt at miners meet
At the United Mine Workers convention three labor leaders praised Roosevelt and attacked “Tories” with money bags. McGrady urged support for the president’s social measures to feed the hungry and care for the sick while opposing communism. Berry and Hillman discussed the craft versus industrial union split in the AFL and the miners’ move to withdraw if needed.
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Adogevelt
Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
United Mines
York Era
Edward O. McGrady
George J. Herry
Advica
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Liberty
Applaus
McGardy
McGrady
Ilka
Bergy
Hillman
American Federation of Labor
John K. Lewis
Berry
Printing Pressmen's Union
United Mine Workers
Hilloan
Tulura
Ars Tener
Trains Crash at Union Terminal in Cincinnati
A derailment on a trestle approach to Union Terminal sent an express car and a southbound train plunging about 60 feet. Several passengers were injured, with names including Anthony Netherland and J Lavell among the wounded. Fire and ambulance crews aided the victims as investigators probed the cause of the collision between Chesapeake & Ohio and Louisville & Nashville trains.
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H. L. Dalton
Fiventin BR. Caving
Gaynor
Southland
Thay
Chiempall
Washington
Pallea
Atite
Pallee
Anthony Netherland
Knoxville
J. Lavell
JacksonviNe
R. ¥. Dupin
Louisville
Ing Cay Steward
Bacis
Lodie Whinon
Atlanta
Garib
George Thomas
Cincinnati
W. E. Goodridge
Covington
Kyu
Leaders Plan To Press New Levies Through Congress
Aged dispatch outlines a drive to enact new federal taxes to fund farm aid and wartime costs. President Roosevelt signals need for around 500 million to 740 million annually, with debates on retroactive processing levies and substitutions for farm relief funding. Congress weighs anti inflation measures and large appropriations for AAA and debt servicing.
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Congress
Washington
Cnet
House
Roosevelt
Senate
Sjiouse
Waf
Exelus
Houss
Thia
Robinson
Arkansas
Senate Appropriations Committee
Paxo Shree
Mrs Huey P Long Appointed to Fill Senate Term
Huey P Long widow Mrs. Huey P Long was named by Governor James A. Noe to serve the unexpired U S Senate term after the death of Gov Q K Allen. The appointment covers the period until the April general election. Noe predicted the Democratic state committee would approve her designation February 5.
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Daton Relige
la. Jay
Huey P. Long
James A. Atoe
Q. K. Allen
Hattia W. Camiwhy
New Orleans
Long
Nos
Louisiana
Allen
Democratic State Committee
Moe Ube
Nopwald
Italian air bombings widen Ethiopia clash reported
Italian forces bombed Amba Aradam and shelled Ethiopian positions near Makale as Mussolini seeks broader mobilization. In Rome a decree ordered non commissioned officers and some cadets to report for duty while a fascist council meet lurks on the horizon.
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Prova
Mussolini
Italy
Afr
Grand Council
N Duce
Great Britain
Albert Sarraut
France
Chamber of Deputies
League
Makale
Ethiopia
Itaan
Amba Aradam
Ras Mujug
Malale
Amba Aradium
Amba Alagi
Hihioplan
Fronc
Iinliang
Tembjan
Ine
Selkot
Amita Aradam
Ital Jang
Debri
Gubat
Tembleu
Battia
Gabat
U.S. Judge Declines Temp Injunction Against Labor Board
U S Circuit Judge Charles H Moorman refused to issue a temporary injunction blocking a regional labor board from holding hearings into alleged unfair practices. He ordered consideration by the full court of appeals in Cincinnati while noting a previous Memphis court declined to enjoin the hearings. The Bemis Box Company appealed and asked for a stay pending appeal as the labor board in Washington reportedly agreed to suspend proceedings until the appeals ruling.
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Loulayilla
U. S
Charles H. Moorman
Bemis Box Company
Moorman
Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Federal District Court
Memphis
Tenn
Mooralyn
Labor Board
Washington
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Topeka
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South Dakota
Horah
Landon Sho
Ilinois
Wall Street
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Upton
Smith
Amalgamated Clothik Era
Convicta
Dawson
Stokes
Middl
Coroni
R. Ward
State Convict Department
Concuet &S
Alabama
Scottaboro
Bruno Lone Wolf
David. E
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Dave RE. French
Mercer
Dualyeas
Lean Strack
Richard Loeb
Question Hag
Federation
U. S. Labor Department
Union Terminal
Montgomery
Huey P, Long
Noe
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Mas Kash
Ras Soyoum
Mas Mulugheta
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