Hoover Seeks Five Day Week Plan in Budget Fight
President Hoover presses a five day work week while Congress debates a $2000000 retrenchment and a federal supply bill. A three and a half hour White House conference failed to yield agreement on consolidating cut proposals or delaying action. McDuffie urged a definite decision on authorizing a rider to tax above 1000 to fund the $2000000 bill as part of budget cuts.
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Waskington
Uns
Hoover
Cnalrtony McDuffin
D. Ala
Anenouncod
Ia Blan
White House
Williamson R
Pontroaater
Brown
Mills
Winer
McDriffin
McDuffie
Ae Neereea
Appeal Denied In Minnie Stull Murder Case
The state supreme court yesterday denied the appeal of Mrs Minnie Stull Princeton who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her eight year old son by scalding to collect an insurance policy The case moved from Mercer county to Greenbrier county where the jury convicted and life terms were upheld The defense claimed the boy fell into boiling water and she pulled him out but he slipped again A review was allowed in Delbert Mathews Kanawha county case with arguments set for April 19 for his habeas corpus petition seeking release from county jail He challenged the 30 day jail term after conviction on liquor charges and claimed extended detention without payment of fine unless he worked on county roads The report notes prior appeals and related cases on Page 6 Part 2 Col 8
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Princeton
Stull
Mercer County
Verdis
Sotenido
Ate Wan
Greenbrier
Min Vy
Summers H. Sharp
Ovfen
Agaln
Cape of
Delbert Mathews
Kanawha
Nis
Mathews
Mipreme
Federal Reserve backs new business rescue movement
Washington April 13 The Federal Reserve System mobilizes prestige and resources to aid business during adversity directing member banks to expand use of broadened credit facilities and to boost government security purchases. George L Harrison testifies the decision followed a Reserve Board meeting with markets reacting and bankers accepting lower acceptance yields.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
George L. Harrison
New York Frderal Reserve Bank
House Banking Committee
Reserve
New York
Reconstruction Finance Corpora
Bonus Backers Move to Force a Vote on Soldiers Bonus
Washington reports that supporters of the soldiers bonus plan, totaling 82.4 billion dollars, push to force a House vote via a discharge petition despite opposition from the Federal Reserve Board. Representative Patman claims broad support and expects passage in both chambers, while Governor Harrison warns an unbalanced budget could derail the program.
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Washington
Cushing
Federal Reserve Board
Uotivelal
Patman
D. Tex
George L. Hartson
Now Reserve Bank
Harrizon
Eight Die in Hersheytown Fire Near Altoona
A late night blaze at Hersheytown near Altoona killed eight adults and five children. Among the dead are Mrs. Michael Dilton and Mrs. Gordie Tholin Uaugh Kreber, plus their month old baby. Two more children perished, identified as Kruler children. Fire destroyed the home and flames swept through the residence.
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Altoona
Hersheytown
Here
Ang
Michael Dilton
Gordie- Tholin
Uaugh Krebmer
Daby
Mes
Kruler
Mrs Fortescue weeps at trial in Hawaii lynching case
Honolulu reports reveal Mrs Granville Fortescue sobbing during testimony about the lynching of Kahahawal. Prosecution presents evidence of a shot near her home and suggests possible involvement by Mrs Thalte Massie and others. Public Prosecutor Kelley concludes case will finish next morning.
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Honolulu
Granville Fortescue
Joseph Kahabewal Ipach
Smd
Camnellan Gibbs
Kahahswal
Pearl Harbor Naval Station
Fortescue
Glubs
John c, Kelley
Pein
Kelley
Clarence Darrow
Concord College Student Killed
Princeton, April 15. Josephine Hadden, 18, Concord College student and teacher, was killed in an automobile collision on the Athens road. Her three companions were injured. Miles Hadden, Annette Hardoway, Mary Catherine Harrington, and Nell Elliott were in the car with Min s Hadden driving. The other car carried Carrington Sprangler and John W. Lowery. Most injured were taken to hospitals here.
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Josephina Hadden
Concord
Athens
Nuit
Miles Hadden
Annette Hardo
Way
Mary Gatherine Harrington
Nell Elliott
Callege
Mins Hadden
Furge
Carrington Sprangler
John W. Lowery
Béinx Harrington
Nice Old Lady Indignant As Cops Shiver in Short Coats
New York April 13 A witty exchange over police uniforms and officer morale leads a veteran inspector to defend stiff coats as a sign of manhood while a reader protests to Police Commissioner Mulrooney. The piece weaves in references to Woodrow Wilson era attire and Prohibition era topics with satirical asides about public indifference.
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United Vresay
New York
Edward P. Mulrooney
ECHL
German Leader Bans Nazi Army
Berlin April 13 The German government ordered Adolf Hitler to disband his 400000 strong Nazi storm troops and end their terror, dissolving all Nazi military and auxiliary formations. President Hindenburg signed an emergency decree enforcing a nationwide crackdown with police seizing war and propaganda materials. The move targets the Nazi state within a state ahead of April 24 state elections.
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Adolf Hitler
Tay
Vew
Paul von Hindenburg
Sean Gs
Vasi
National Sosialiat Workers
Party
Wite Air Ateffs
Nice Ter
Aviation, Automobile, and Sanitation Corp
Eta
Prucass Im
Murray Declares He's on Crusade for President
Denver April 19. Governor Murray says he will not quit his crusade to return government to the people, denouncing opponents and claiming to hold delegate balance in the Democratic National Convention. He plans to travel to Ohio later while accusing convention backers of buying votes for Roosevelt and criticizes Wall Street influence.
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Oklahoma
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White House
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Ohio
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Roosevelt
New York
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Delegatas
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al Smith
New Contacts Reported With Babe's Holders
In Hopewell New Jersey on April 13 AP reports 72 year old Dr. John F. Condon sought new contacts with kidnappers after a $50,000 ransom payment. A New York housewife traced numbers on her husband's currency to a 929 bill, aiding authorities. The bank noted the ransom payment occurred on April 2 and officials confirmed the payment.
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Hopewell
N. J
Jassie
Stis
John F. Condon
New York
Lindberghs
David Isaxes
Treasury
Boan
Democrats Hit Secretary Mills in Budget Debate
A Democratic charge that Secretary Mills dodges proposing new taxes prompted an invitation for Mills to appear before the Senate Finance Committee a second time. Mills accepted and will meet with the committee to discuss balancing the budget and respond to calls for new recommendations.
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Washington
Mills
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Herrison
Miss
Smoot
Utah
Harrison
Ast
Netlone] Association of Manufacturers
James A. Emery
Association Counsel
Charles F Howard Critically Injured In Train Collision
Charles F Howard 39 of Nancy Street was critically injured early yesterday when his automobile was struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio freight train at a Kanawha County crossing near South Charleston. The car was hurled about 200 feet. he suffered a punctured kidney, several broken ribs, and other internal injuries. He was taken to Kanawha Valley Hospital by ambulance after a blood transfusion failed to improve his condition. Howard had been returning from Lincoln County on Cambridge Gas Co business. His brother David C Howard was killed in an automobile fire in Lincoln County months earlier.
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Howerd
Nancy Street
Chesapeake and Otdo
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Howard
Kanawha Country
South Charleston
Lincoln County
Cambridge Gas Company
David C. Howard
Direct Challenge to Roosevelt at Party Event
New York Governor Roosevelt leads in delegate counts amid Democratic presidential speculation. The piece outlines pledged and claimed delegates from primaries and conventions including Kentucky Nebraska South Carolina and Illinois, with Hoover gaining momentum in Missouri and Florida. It notes McLean era figures and forecasts, detailing anticipated totals and factional support within the party.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James Hamilton Lewis
James
A. Reed
William H. Murray
Alfred BE. Smith
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Nebraska
Murray Sid
Joan Garner
Milnels
Lewis
Hira
Hoover
Missouri
Florida
Nebraski
South Carolina
J. ©. Hambright
Republican Party
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Runois
Promiey
Gavernoy Len Sinett
Omer N. Custer
Herber
Michael L. Igoe
Tllinois
State Democratic Organiza
Tee
Victory Seen On World Court Vote Forecast
Washington observers expect Senate action to favor adherence to the world court as a committee vote on a Pittman resolution to seek other nations’ interpretation of the treaty is defeated. Backers insist the Root protocol restraints the court from advisory opinions affecting the United States without U S consent, while opponents urge broader protections.
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Washington
Senate
United States
World Court Friends
Pletman
Pittman
Nev
Ald
Paper Mourns Party In Page One Obituary
Chicago April 13 UP reports the paper mourns a party critiqued in a front page obituary. The obituary notes irony surrounding Ken Sman and Willam Bale as winners in yesterday's primary. The piece cites alleged lack of bralax and honesty as causes of death listed in the obituary dated April 14, 194%.
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Chicago
Tino
Clutage Daily News Today
Ken Sman
Willam Bale
Thompson
Mrs Sabin Seeks Dry Law Views On Prohibition Strike
Mrs. Sabin chaired the National Prohibition Reform conference in Washington, asking eight potential presidential candidates if they favor letting state conventions vote on repealing the eighteenth amendment. The delegation urged Hoover Roosevelt Garner Baker Ritchie Byrd Smith and Curtis to back a plank allowing states to regulate intoxicating beverages, with ratification or rejection by conventions. Senator Fess of Ohio reportedly said prohibition is not a failure but conditions have improved, while noting probe into further statements.
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Atra
Cherlys Hi’ Sabin
Women's” Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Hoover
Franklin ‘D. Roosevelt
John WN. Garner
Newton D. Baker
Albert
Ritchie
Harry F Byrd
Alfred
Smith
Dent Curtis
Capitol
Mpom
Pess
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Cow Wins Argument With An Automobile
A Jersey cow halted by a road near Coat Fork caused a collision with a car carrying Thomas Crowder, Thomas Hobbs, and Oliver Hobbs. Crowder suffered serious injuries, remaining in hospital with possible fractures and internal injuries. Hobbs brothers suffered head and facial lacerations and were treated and sent home. the cow reportedly walked away uninjured.
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McMilinn
Thomas Crowder
Thomas Hobbs
Oliver
Hobbs
Coat Fork
Los
Allyl
Cabnty Walk
Jersey
Nobbs ‘Brothers
Crowder
Siwih
Sata
Tiny babies rule as stork trims sizes across sections
In Soungstown April 33 a family notes a string of tiny births. Emmett and Mrs Jordan of Reich Akton report Jordan Eugene tipped scales at 3 pounds 15 ounces, with most weight from clothing. Twins Bretty and Rictives weigh lighter, while Eugenes twin later died. The story blends humor and local detail about remarkably small newborns.
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Sae
St John Ott
Watiaasity
Sheen
Emmett Jordan
Reich
Hake Aiton
Jordan Eugene
Dograes
Jordan
Ata Tay
Bretty
Mags
Leading Candidate Not Present at Gathering
Washington April 43 The direct challenge to Franklin D Roosevelt’s presidential bid came from Alfred E. Smith who urged Democrats to avoid class war rhetoric and warned against a weak platform. He suggested the convention stay in session through summer to choose a strong candidate, while Roosevelt supporters and Farley were present but Roosevelt himself was detained in Albany.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Roosevelt
Yomein
Jefferson
oHoosevelt
Ehrtiés
Albany
Wildttains
James A. Farley
International disarmament talks heat up in Geneva
In Geneva on April 18 the American and French disarmament proposals clashed as reinforcements joined both sides. Italy endorsed the American plan to abolish tanks heavy guns and gases while suggesting removing battleships and bombing planes. Turkey and Brazil backed the US proposal, with Polish Jugoslav Spain Uruguay and Persia voicing criticism. The French plan centers on an international police force to police disarmament. Italian delegate Grandi argued gradual abolition would cut costs and boost security. The conference adjourned until Monday.
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Geneva
Ding Granat
Italy
Turkey
Brazil
United States
Andre Tarde
France
Poland
Jugovavis
Spain
Uruguay
Persia
Nantaite Sato
Signor Grandi
W Finds Out More About Chinese
Beverly Hills notes Floyd Gibbons reports on China with hints of wartime strategy. A broadcast chat with Victor Sasnov reveals analysis of Japan and looming East tensions as tensions rise.
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Calif
Floyd Gibbons
China
Floyd
Victor
Sasvon
Japan
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