Christmas Trade Brightens Business In New York
New York reports stronger Christmas season activity as retail distribution quickens after Thanksgiving. Wholesale risk orders sustain trade with December ar rear business expected to exceed 4 million. Industrial output holds steady with plans for a vigorous pace in 1934. steel ingot capacity near 30 percent, and housing shortages noted amid public works stimulus and residential construction optimism.
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Dub
Braystreets
Steel
Ite
Futia
Washington
Lnes
Dun's Review Signals Strong Retail Demand After Thanksgiving
Dun's Review notes brisk consumer buying after Thanksgiving as Christmas demand grows and a new revenue field opens, ending 13 years of restrictions. Reports from stores show depletion of prior stocks and a push to meet renewed demand across the retail sector.
Noted English Strongman and Odd Wager Survive Harsh Night
The piece recalls Tom Topham, famed for Herculean feats and Red Lion Inn ties, who died in 1749 aged 39. It mentions a cold wager by Lord Paulston over barefoot walking and a Notre Dame incident on 9 November 1897 where he slept exposed in 27 below zero, suffered leg amputations but later recovered.
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Tom Topham
Red Lion Inn
London
Topham
Lord Paulston
Pastor Knei
Tower of Notre Dame
Economic outlook and wariness amid postwar revival
The article outlines a broad economic upturn with a projected 500 million annual government revenue after the twenty first amendment ratification, plus automatic tax rescissions easing industry burdens. It notes shifts from relief to work through the Civil Works Administration, rising consumer demand, anticipated higher distributive totals, and improving industrial indices across steel, autos, lumber, coal, and electricity. It mentions the business activity barometer reaching its highest since October, with a 1.1 point gain to 62.3, and cites recovery signals versus 1932 levels. It also reports a criminal case in Wichita involving a missing couple, a bloodstained glove, and an abducted Pritchards after a questionable $21.40 check.
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Civil Works Administration
Merch
Dan
Bradstreet,Inc
Com
Kansas
Charlene
Wisdom
Leach Prairie
Oklahoma Ozarks
Jay
Pritchards
Wichita
Lawrence
Douglas
Guardians Called Continues On Missing Wichita Family
Guards continued the search for the missing Pritchard family near Enid and Kingfisher, aided by a rabbit hunter G C Cooksey and Wichita Police Sergeant W S McNamar who identified a body. Ambulance units and federal officers joined the hunt amid public indignation over the family’s disappearance. Charlene Pritchard, 18, is their surviving daughter and the family operated a Wichita merchandise business.
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G. C. Cooksey
State Highway Department
Culbert
Enid
W. S. McNamar
Wichita Police Department
Wichita
Rey Ashworth
Kingfisher
Jor Cavin
Wisdom
Pritchards
Charlene
Pritchard
Newspaper Items Include Editor and Public Figures
A fragmented note discusses an editor of Babies-Just Babies and her radio work, plus a series of articles. It mentions a Milwaukee clerk dismissed for cost savings, and Senator Pat Harrison’s outdoor golf hobby with a diligent secretary handling correspondence.
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Milwaukee
Castle
State Department
C. C. Jackson
Pat Harrison
Pat
United Feature Synaleaté, Inc
Roosevelt Plans Phase In Of Federal Aid Program
Roosevelt indicates the government will start receiving returns on loaned funds to states and cities within a year or two as he shapes the vast fiscal program for Congress. He aims to have it ready for congressional consideration when the new session opens January 3. Douglas is believed to be tallying figures.
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Treasury
Roosevelt
Congress
Douglas
Roosevelt plans tax and outlay shifts amid recovery hopes
The report outlines government collections rising from $2,550 to $900,000 in the coming fiscal year starting July 1. It cites a 10 percent industrial rebound as a basis. The president’s tax plan awaits final unit determinations for next year’s outlays. Signals suggest Roosevelt will push a low liquor levy to fund needs and curb woodlegging.
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Roosevelt
Political Writer Wins First Prize For Cocktail Recipe
Del Monte California December 10 Samuel G Blythe wins the red white and blue ribbon of the National Association for Advancement of the Fine Art of Drinking with his cocktail recipe The political writer calls it Washington Merry Go Round Blythe’s entry edged out J P McEvoy humorist in second and Gouverneur Morrly in third A plain white ribbon and a pair of spats were awarded to O O McIntyre for Old Fashioned Odd Cocktail His recipe includes one sixth French vermouth one sixth Italian vermouth two thirds dry gin one large olive and a lemon twist
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Gouverneur Morrly
O. O. McIntyre
Blythe
Thomassey Slightly Improves After Kanawha City Crash
F A Thomassey of McDonald Pa is listed in slightly improved condition after an automobile collision near Kanawha City Saturday night. He suffered facial lacerations and body bruises when a car driven by Charles Huey of McDonald collided with another driven by O Dell Harless of Ashford. Wanda Harless infant was knocked unconscious when the Harless car overturned. the child is reported satisfactory at McMillan hospital and Mrs Harless suffered shock. Police reported the incident.
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Kanawha Valley Hospital
F. A Thomassey
McDonald
Kanawha City
Thomassey
Charles L. Huey
O'Dell Harless
Ashford
Wanda Harless
McMillan Hospital
Harless
Priest Blames Gold Standard for Depression in 1929
Detroit December report quotes Rev. Father Charles Coughlin denouncing the gold standard as driving the 1929 depression. He says industrialists are at the mercy of gold standard capitalists, with money become a medium of control. He cites J P Morgan and backs a National Association of Manufacturers resolution supporting Roosevelt monetary policy.
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Ecapitailem
Charles B. Coughlin
Cough- Min
J. P. Morgan
National Association of Manufacturers
Roosevelt
Ripley Exhibition Opens at 808 Quarrier Street Today
One of the world’s most unique exhibits opens at 10 a.m. today at 808 Quarrier Street for a week. The Believe It Or Not exhibition, arriving from Cincinnati, features oddities and curiosities gathered by Robert Ripley. Daily hours run 10 a.m. to 11 p.m with special afternoon care for schoolchildren and three lecturers in attendance. The lineup includes Count Leo miniature human oddity, Carl Adair born without arms, Little Joe the African pigmy, Count Hassen Ben Ali the eight foot six inch Norwegian giant, Princess Adel, and the famed marrying couple Robert Curtis Jr. and Tiny Albright, among others. The subjects were illustrated by Ripley for The Gazette.
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Charleston
Quarrier Street
Robert L. Riptey
Cinelanot
Vis
Leo
Vienon
Maj
Tom Thumb
Carl Adair
Robert L. Ripley
the Gazette
Railroad Union Elects Hinton Man Chairman
R James of Hinton was elected general chairman of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad division of the Brotherhood of Railroad and Steam Clerks, freight handlers, express and station employees. Delegates from all lacs units urged opposition to the Prince plan of railroad consolidation and demanded shorter work weeks with existing wages, retirement insurance, and railroad relief reserves during seasonal unemployment. General vice chairmen named are Maywood Perry of Mussell Ky and M E Yates of Richmond Va. B E Halloran of Chicago was elected general secretary treasurer and B La Boswell of Richmond was named chairman of the board of trustees.
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R. James
Hinton
Jenny
Chesapeake and Ohio Railrad
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Lacs
Maywood Perry
Mussell
M. E. Yates
Richmond, Vs
B. E. Halloran
Chicago
B. la Boswell
Richmond
Day by Day Continued From Page Four
Meighan, handsomer than cinema days, spoke with Brock Pemberton who appeared to be catching a cold as they exited.
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Meighan
Brock Pemberton
Social Roundup at Restaurant With Notables in Town
Rube Goldberg mingles with Rosamond Pinchot and Mrs Grace Herriman at a dinner party while Bob Mavis recently from Russia sits across the table. Grover Whelen wears a gray checker shirt but refuses to reveal origins. After midnight, the party alights with Henry Sells in a horse drawn gig as overseas markets weigh on Japan with rice prices and silk quotes falling and distress spreading through agricultural districts.
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Rube Goldberg
Rosamond Pinchot
Grace Herriman
Bob Mavis
Russia
Grover Whelen
Renry Sells
Japan
Spain's Revolt Toll Rises to Seventy Eight Killed
Madrid reports the revolt toll climbing to 78 with 72 dead confirmed early today. Government claims victory in three provinces near Catalonia contrast with ongoing clashes near the Pyrenees foothills as rebels resist civil guards and government troops. A major outbreak at Villanueva and Lasernes adds to casualties.
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Spain
Catalonia
Pyrenees
Villanueva
Lasernes
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