Japan Welcomes Heir as Emperor Promises Broad Amnesty
News from Tokyo reports unprecedented national celebration after the birth of Emperor Hirohito’s son, a seven pound three ounce prince born at 8:37 am. The emperor pledges amnesty for many prisoners, surges in parades, and donations to orphans and schools as the heir’s name will be chosen at a late ceremony. The empress and the princesses Teru Taka Yori visited the newborn, while nurses plan rotating night care.
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Roosevelt urged probe into gold and silver price leaks
Congress considers an independent inquiry after reports of leaks in the administration silver price and daily gold price announcements. Senators discuss whether the administration leaked details to brokers and speculators, with some calling for protection against future leaks.
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Spokane
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Henry Seligman Dies Renowned New York Banker
Henry Seligman a member of the J. and W. Seligman banking firm died Saturday in New York following a heart attack at age 76. Born in San Francisco he started at Anglo California Bank and became a partner in 1880. He directed Syracuse Gas American Foreign Securities and Montana Power and is survived by his widow Adelaide and two daughters Mrs. Frederick Lewisohn of New York and Mrs. Henry Van Heuklom of Paris.
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Henry Seligman
J. and W. Seligman and Company
San Francisco
Anglo- California Bank of
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Syracuse Gas Company
American Foreign Securites Company
Montana Power Company
Adelaide Seligman
Frederick Lewisohn
Henry van Heuklom
Paria
Japanese Prince at USD Faces Deportation Decision
Yukichi Yoshida, a self styled Japanese prince and USD student, faces possible deportation over an assault charge stemming from a shooting on campus. A deportation hearing concluded with a decision likely from Washington in about six weeks. if not deported he faces trial in circuit court. Yoshida has studied at Hamline University, the University of North Dakota, and the University of Iowa, with mixed records of trouble noted by officials in those states.
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University of South Dakota
Immigration Department
Washington
Yukichi Yoshida
Vernon McCann
McCann
Yoshida
William Nyquist
Immigration Service
Hamline University
St. Paul
University of North Dakota
University of Iowa
Iowa
North Dakota
Minnesota
Huey Long Forms Own New Orleans Independent Party
Senator Huey P. Long launched a new independent party in New Orleans to challenge the old regular Democrats after a split. He quickly organized remnants of his city factions, lining up Coroner George F. Roeling and Gus Williams for mayor and district attorney roles with promises of patronage and candidacy support.
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Huey P. Long
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Louisiana
George F. Roeling
Roeling
City Commission
Gus Williams
Unfair Drilling Methods Barred Under Oil Code Edge
President Roosevelt approves new oil code section to stop secret agreements rebates or discounts and to require cash wage payments and driller representation on sub committees. Ickes notes minor labor changes keeping a 36 hour week with a 48 hour cap when averaged over 26 weeks and 16 hours in two days if relief is impracticable.
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Roosevelt
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W. C. T. U. Opens Anti Alcohol School in Evanston
The national W. C. T. U. will run a four day anti alcohol training school beginning December 27 in Evanston. Educators social workers ministers and professional men from several states will attend. Directors Ida B. Wise Smith and Bertha Palmer say topics include the psychology of alcohol indulgence and deterrent effects of alcohol.
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Evanston, Ill
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Oklahoma
California
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Texas
Ida B. Wise Smith
Bertha Palmer
Bells To Ring Worldwide From Bethlehem Christmas
Bells of the Church of the Nativity will ring from Bethlehem as Christmas ceremonies unfold in Jerusalem. The radio broadcast will relay chimes to the British empire, the United States and at least sixteen European nations, hoped to unite Christians amid global economic and political strife. Crowds gather for the eve observances with pilgrims of many nationalities and traditions.
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Trapper 78 Sentenced to Life for Triple Murder
In Falls City Nebraska district court a 78-year-old Preston trapper Sam Martin was found guilty of first degree murder for a November gun battle resulting in three deaths. The jury recommended life with a judge imposing a life term and a provision that Martin spend November 11 each year in solitary confinement.
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Sam” Martin
Nebraska Penitentiary
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J. B. Raper
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RFC Buys Stock In Des Moines Bank
Des Moines Iowa AP B F Kauffman president of Bankers Trust says stockholders approve sale of 750000 in preferred stock to the Reconstruction Finance corporation. The bank becomes the second large Des Moines institution to sell preferred stock to the RF C. The Iowa Des Moines National Bank and Trust made a similar 3500000 sale ten days earlier.
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Iowa-Des Moines National Bank and Trust Company
Injuries Eye Working In Palo Sawmill
Ben Wisehart, 39, of Center Point, suffered a severe right eye injury at his Palo sawmill when a flying log chain struck him. He was taken to St Luke's hospital where doctors had to remove the eye.
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St. Luke's Hospital
West Chester and Keota Remain Undefeated in KeWash Race
Wellman West Chester and Keota kept their spotless Ke-Wash conference records after Thursday games. West Chester surprised Kalona 37 to 24, Keota beat Richland 28 to 16, and Wellman defeated Brighton 21 to 16 to stay undefeated.
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Earlville and Colesburg Split Two Basketball Games
Earlville hosted Colesburg for a Thursday night double bill with the Earlville boys winning 19 to 15 while Colesburg took the girls game 20 to 14. The results give Earlville a split and keep both teams in contention.
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Three Slain Bandits Identified as Killers of Two Cops
In Chicago a raid on a gang hideout led to the deaths of three gunmen Louis Lewitz 28 alias Frank Lewis Charles Tattlebaum 30 and Samuel Ginsberg 33 alias Frank Green The raid follows a spree of bank robberies and other crimes and police pursue Indiana convicts as they bolster anti crime efforts Capt John Stege and his detail coordinate the hunt with more than 100 victims summoned to view the bodies at the county morgue.
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Indiana
John Stege
Louis Lewitz
Frank Lewis
Charles Tattlebaum
Samuel Ginsberg
Frank Green
Card of Thanks and Lost Items Prompts Cedar Rapids Notices
A Cedar Rapids page item lists a card of thanks for condolences to Mr. Phil Pray and Mrs. Geo. C. Greenup for Viola Pray. The notice also runs multiple lost notices including a black and white male fox hound, a tan and white collie, an overnight bag, a lost suitcase, a blue zippered jacket, and a four French Plays book with rewards and contact numbers. Also appears are local business ads and event notices for festive season sales and social clubs.
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Geo. C. Greenup
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Iowa City Road
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