Pre-Christmas Trade Boom Sweeps Nation and Jobs
Chicago reports a robust November with record sales at Montgomery Ward and Co. and strong gains in wholesale and retail trade. Money, gold stocks, and railroad revenues show dramatic increases while Ohio signals big payroll gains. Revenue and circulation figures rise, indicating a broad holiday economic surge.
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Montgomery, Ward and Co
Sewell Avery
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Bradstreet, Inc
Misiga
Eign Povenes
Escaped O Malley Gangsters Slain In Oklahoma Jail Break
In Weatherford Oklahoma a bootleg gang escape from Muskogee jail led to fatalities and injuries as posse men tracked fugitives into the mountains. Key figures including Irish gangster Makey and Leonard Short were wounded or killed. Other members faced illness burns and capture as authorities pursue the remaining suspects.
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Grimare
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Sapere Ee
John Blackburn
Beatley
Norris to campaign for Roosevelt in 1936 bid
Senator George Norris of Nebraska said he would not seek renomination in 1936 yet would actively back President Franklin D. Roosevelt for reelection. He added he has no knowledge of any movement to place his name on Nebraska ballots.
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Washington
George Norris
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Roosevelt
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Senate
Sen
China Clipper Lands Blind in Mist at Alameda
The China Clipper completed its inaugural round trip mail and passenger voyage, flying 16,000 miles in about 27 hours of air time, with 2,400 miles from Honolulu to Alameda. Captain Edwin C. Musick piloted the huge 25 ton flying boat in a near steady rain and fog, delivering 903 pounds of mail from Manila Wake Midway Guam and Honolulu to San Francisco Bay as the Pan American Clipper.
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Guam
Parker Seeks To Show Bruno Is Innocent
In Trenton New Jersey renewed efforts by Lou Wedemar to prove Bruno Richard Hauptmann innocent in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. Gov Harald Hoffman faces reprieve options while Parker contends the ransom notes and links to wood evidence are unconvincing and seeks to delay any execution.
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Trenton
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Lindbergh
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Harald Hoffman
Eilig Parker
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Parker Sistence
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Roosevelt to Open 1936 Campaign with Nationwide Dinners
James A. Farley announced President Roosevelt will speak publicly in Washington on January 8 and at Jackson Day dinners across the country. The plan includes 1,500 gatherings for communities of 5,000 or more, with the speech broadcast nationwide. Farley said the call reached all states via a single telephone link from the Biltmore Hotel.
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James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee Tonight
Roosevelt
Washington
Farley
Biltmore Hotel
Kamp Refuses to Request Resignation of Dr. Allen
Gov. Kamp declines to demand Dr. James Allen's resignation as president of Marshall College citing state board of education authority. A letter from John Simms urged dismissal over remarks attributed to Allen about the Constitution and the Supreme Court, while Kamp defended his adherence to official processes and expressed esteem for Allen.
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Kiwanis Club
Charleston
Marshal College
State Board of Education
United States
Happiest man I ever saw walks 30 miles home from jail
William Mavin Roman, 33, admitted guilty of abducting Dorothy Evelyn Bradley eight years ago and walked from Greenbrier county jail to his parents home where his wife, now 14, and their 15 month old child await. Prosecutor called him happiest man. Judge Summers B. Sharp placed him on probation and ordered sheriff communication. Roman said he would be good to his wife.
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Dorothy Bradley Roman
William
Roman
Associated Press
Lewisburg
William Mavin Roman
Greenbrier
Dorothy Evelyn
Bradley
Mr. and
Richard Bradley
Summers B. Sharp
Samuel Price
Big Salaries Dip Then Rise In 1934 Exposed
Federal figures show top executives' total pay remained far below 1929 highs despite some salary gains since the crash. Watson led with 365,333. Eugene Grace earned 180,000 with no bonus. other leaders rose from 1929 levels, while most gains occurred after 1932 and few incomes surpassed prewar figures.
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Washington
America
Federal Trade and Securities Commissions
Ile
Watson
Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines Corp
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Grace
James H. Randix
Remington-Bard Inc
Wiliam E. Levis
Owen-Minois Glass Co
B. R. Crawford
McKeesport Tin Plate’ Co
Shriners Close Annual Reunion with Parade and Dance
The forty ninth annual reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies closed with a street parade through Charleston's business streets and a dance at the Shrine mosque. Featuring the parade were the Beni Kedem emblem on autos, illuminated by lights, drills by Charleston and Blue-Giala Shrine patrol teams, the Beni Kedem band, and a decorated float bearing the Shrine emblem. A banquet attended by prominent Shriners from nearby states preceded the parade. Winter ceremonials resumed with candidates for initiation, including Abai Mang, and a memorial service.
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Sarine Mosque
I. S & Brief
Alsa. Ie
State Awaits Model Statute For Social Security Law
Governor Kump said a legislative committee cannot advance draft state social security legislation until the federal government provides model conformity statutes and rules. The special session to consider the security program bill resumes today, with no copies of federal model statutes or regulations yet received. The payroll tax start date remains undetermined pending federal guidance.
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Kump
Piace
Eld
Social Security Board
Federal- Social Security Board
Let Courts Decide Says President
President Roosevelt referred the utility holding company act to the courts, signaling a showdown with the Supreme Court over the New Deal structure. He said the courts would decide when asked about the holding companies’ refusal to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Ragwanes Act
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Ethiopian Emperor's Quarters Bombed in Dessye Raid
The Imperial headquarters in Dessye, Haile Selassie residence, the American hospital and Red Cross tents were struck during a 17 minute raid. Dozens killed including medical staff. Ethiopian protests to the League of Nations followed. Italian forces reportedly dropped more than 1000 bombs.
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League of Nations
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Agtelean- Hospital
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Addis Ababa
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Sino Protest To League Likely Held In China Crisis
London dispatch reports that China may lodge a formal protest with the League of Nations over Japan's North China actions. Britain considers representations to Tokyo to enforce Nine Power Treaty obligations while awaiting clearer Japan assurances amid signatories' cautious response. The crisis risks deepening tensions among United States, Britain, France, Italy, and other powers.
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League of Nations
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North China
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Belgium
Portugal
Malden Road Funds Shortage Delays Charleston to Malden Highway
The planned Charleston to Malden highway will not start this fiscal year. Only 150,000 is allocated for construction, while about 280,000 is needed to buy rights of way for the first 2.26 miles. State funds will not be available this year, the commission states in a reply to the Charleston chamber and mobile club secretary.
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Burr
H. Simpson
Simpson
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Mussolini and Italy pledge to feed nation amid war tensions
Reported dispatches describe Il Duce rallying Britain and other powers as Italy strengthens resistance in an economic war. Four million farmers vow a 20 percent rise in meat and poultry, while car owners donate autos to the treasury. the nation girds for a food crisis with measures to expand crops and reduce imports.
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Brabeel Ue
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Hoare
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le Selassie
Italy
League of Nations
Americans Warned to Leave U S Planning No Protest
Washington reports that despite the bombing of an American hospital in Deasye Ethiopia the U S government will refrain from protesting to Italy for now. Secretary Ral 7 peelings pending official report and Addis Ababa officials consider a formal protest. Church officials fear for Dr and Bre Stadt Home Linta Cainf and mission Peagquatte amid risk zones as Italo-Ethiop hostilities continue. The State Department indicates no protest unless American fatalities occur and authorities aim to protect lives and property while Red Cross flights are mentioned.
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Des
Deasye
Ethiopia
H. Engerican
Addis Ababa
Thar
Pital
Bre
Stadt ‘Home
Linta
Ite
Eee
Fierce Battle Reported Near Ma Addis Ababa
Fragmentary details from Ethiopia describe a fierce battle near Ma and Addis Ababa with reports of casualties on both sides. Sources indicate fighting between Dolo and Makale front lines with uncertain official confirmation and ongoing conflict updates.
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Ababa
Traor
Dolo
Makale
Totak
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