New Cabinet Report Flare Up in Albany
Albany reports flare in Roosevelt cabinet talks as President-elect weighs Frank Murphy of Minnesota for secretary of agriculture and eyed possibilities for attorney general, ambassador to France, and other posts. Davis returns from Europe and signals Washington agency talks while Young is noted for war debt work and broader presidential role.
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United Press
Albany
Roosevelt
Frank Murphy
Wheaton
Mion
Murphy
Minnesota
Pelix
Cambridge
Bam
Bronx
Robert Bingham
Louteville
Pewnpaper
France
State Mines Freight Rate Cuts Ordered by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered freight rate reductions in western and southern Virginia. Two decisions cut points for the Fear to Martibaville route and for Charlottesville to Sherando in the valley, with reparations granted in both cases. Virginia coal interests hailed the rulings as a setback to existing rate structures.
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Virginia
Eli Interstate Commerce Commission
Fear
Martibaville
Chariottesvile
Connum
Virgie
Institutbome
Ketnar
Fragmentary plea hints at uncertain plans and study aim
A garbled note references someone named Willis and a desire to know a day and what could be done. The text mentions going to school and doing everything possible, but details are unclear.
Favorable Bonuses At Globe Union For Christmas
Milwaukee dispatch reports Globe Union Manufacturing employees receive a $45,000 Christmas bonus in cash and stock for aiding in producing the largest annual output of batteries, rollerskates, and radio equipment. The firm has adopted a five day week and aims to hire more workers than in December.
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Milwaukee
Wii
Globe-Union Manufacturing Company
Postoffice Site Bids Sought for Charleston Project
Washington Dec 39 The treasury department called for bids on Danaites for the Charleston post office and federal building project to aid decisions on remodeling or replacing the current structure. Major Heath aide Martin said a firm decision awaits area inspection by a treasury agent and a reported outcome by July 1.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Federal
Ferry K. Heath
Department
Hyeth
Charleston
Martin
Heath
Choe IC
Tank of Molten Glass Collapses at Ba n a whe City Plant
About 75 workers were discharged after a tank of molten glass collapsed at the Libbsy Owens Ford sheet glass plant in Banowhe City. The tank measured roughly 10 by 8 by 6 feet, held near 100 tons of molten glass, and the basement construction limited spread of fire. Fire department and plant personnel prevented further damage and prepared a new furnace to be installed. Debris removal will employ many workmen.
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Libbsy- Owens-Ford
Banawhe City
Benesth
Glans Company Fire Department
A. J. B. Zelters
New Attempts On Debts Seen In Washington
Norman A Davis, a leading Democrat, met with President Hoover then left to see President-elect Roosevelt. He reported progress on disarmament talks and preparations for the world economic conference. Davis noted Germany’s return to the disarmament conference and the accord between France and Germany. Page 5.
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Hoover
Roosevelt Nm
Norman A. Davis
Davia
Stimeon
Albany
Roozevelt
Davis
America
Geneva
Germany
Trance
Germaany
Clerk Killed In Car Crash On Icy County Highway
Kanawha Avenue resident James 40 was killed when his sedan crashed through a guard rail and plunged down an embankment near Orthoplath. Passersby found the wreck with headlights burning as railroad workers and officers investigated after trains halted.
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Orvin B. James
Kanawha
James
J. Schmidt
South Charleston
Orthoplath
Schmidt
Clyde £. Richardson
Joseph Street
Youthful Robber Trio Grabs $3,800 Payroll
Philadelphia detectives report three masked youths robbed four employees at J Sullivan and Sons plant offices, seizing a $3,600 payroll. They forced two women and two men to face the wall while wrapping cash in a cloth bag. the trio fled to an awaiting car with New Jersey plates.
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Philadelphia
J. Sullivan and Sons
New Jersey
World's Mightiest Elephant Proves Santa Exists in Seattle Park
In Seattle a famed elephant Tusko is described amid a festive tale of Christmas proof of Santa Claus. The piece recalls his past antics, his size and appetite, a celebratory anniversary, and a curious dramatic set piece involving a Portland firing squad and a Walkathon promoter before his current, calmer life in a warm concrete park building.
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Iast
Tusko
Portland
Congress Takes Christmas Recess as Hoover Aides Forecast Short Session
Congress quits work for a brief Christmas recess amid warnings that the House and Senate may resume in short sessions of three days to avoid delays. President Hoover and aides signal use of egg-on-ice logistic tactics to maintain quorum, with postering and temporary adjournment debated. The House adjourns after a row over a roll call, while leaders threaten enforcement to force attendance.
Fire blast in Chicago destroys grain elevators and claims lives
A massive blaze in Chicago destroyed wheat corn barley and oat stores totaling over 200000 bushels and damaged more than 1 000 000 bushels in nearby elevators. Walter Braz 28 was killed while a fireman and Charles Duval 39 heat trade inspector was trapped on a tower and presumed dead. Firefighters battled the inferno as bodies were not found and speculation linked Duval to the river.
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Chicago
Jeraéth
Mayne
Walter Braz
Ned Agaist
Charles’ Duval
Peggy Joyce Feeds Santa Clauses at Waldorf Lunch
SEW YORK tec 33 UP Pom By Hopktow Joyce took Santa Claus to lunch today at the Waldorf. He described giving him a break as Santa has a family and often goes hungry. Peggy and Johnny Lh the glamorouseplendora ponder folk lore about Santa.
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York
Hopktow
Joyce
Waldorf
Salvation Army
Gorry
Pegsy
Peggy
Jonety
Tha Waldorf
Santa Claus
Hoover Leaves Washington for Savannah Cruise
President Hoover departed Washington at 8:00 p m aboard two special cars bound for Savannah on a Christmas yachting trip. The party plans brief coastal travel with possible Christmas dinner near Cushin Island and aims to reach land before Christmas day. Mrs Hoover and several guests accompanied him.
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Ploridy Keys
Departments of Commerce
Dequala
Inset
Savannah
Tia
Savanhag
Dic
Hoover
Georgia
Flogida
Waters
Mra. Moorer
Savennah
Pomorow
Woshiington
Southern Limited
Taétice
Stone
Austin
Vermont
Mark Sullivan
Mad Mery. Boiver
Aki
Swoolo ‘Island
Howard Coffin
Interel
Puget
Slaying Clues Fail to Light the Case
Police pursue scattered leads in the murder of Miss Rose Gandler of Moline Iowa after a body was found in a sack near a local bridge. Investigators focus on threats against Gandler and her mother and interview several persons of interest while reviewing an address book found in her pocketbook.
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Moline
Keen
Rose Gand
Peters
War
Davenport
Iowa
Rock I
Jen
Tal
Misa Gendler
Bob
Gendler
Walt
Aho
Javol Mark
U. S. Soldiers and Sailors Get Turkeys for Christmas
U S troops abroad receive turkeys for Christmas as the government arranged hundreds of thousands of meals. The gifts go to soldiers and sailors in distant posts from the Yangtze to the Philippines, Panama Canal Zone, Alaska, and beyond. Each service member receives a two pound liver loaf and traditional trimmings.
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Washington
Turkey
Tha T On
Yangtee
China
Philippines
Panamin Canal Zone
Inivéering
Alaska
Resentful Senate Hits Bingham Beer Bill Vote
The Senate awards immediate consideration to Senator Miram Bingham's motion on the house beer bill. Vote tallies show Republicans 71 to Democrats 26 on consideration and 23 to 12 in the labor group, with various named senators listed among supporters and opponents.
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Bingham
Washington
Pec
Miram Bingham
Hepublicans
Sutin
Borah
Capper
Carey
Couzens
Dale
Dickinson
Fess
Idaho
Vendelberg
White
Ashurst
Baller
Bankhead
Barkley
Black
Bulow
Byrnes
Caraway
Cahen
Connelly
Costigan
George
Gore
Darrigan
Hayden
Aull
Kendrick
Hing
Logam
McGui
McKellar
Por
Maine
Avis
Grammer
Johnson
Latcletts
Moses
Oddie
Schall
Shortridge
Watson
Butkiey
Cockrage
Copeland
Din
Hawes
Lewin
Brynolds
Trammel
Tydings
Wagner
Walsh
Mass
Wheeler
Rabiihan
Kee Tan
Bingharm
S. Call
Robinson
Thiggimp
Demostate
Snd
Connecticut
Senate blocks Christmas beer bill push in tight vote
In a fast session the Senate rejected Senator Hiram Bing ham's bid to rush a beer measure before Christmas. The 48 to 21 tally sent the bill to House adjournment as Congress breaks for Christmas recess with the brewing act stalled. Chairmen and party leaders signaled continued debate and likely action after the holidays.
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Senate
Hiram” Bingham
Connecticut
Curtin Hid
Sud Ree
Joseph
Robinson
Bingham
Judiciary
Comemittee
Tangera
Terrifying Hospital Breakout On Chicago Street
A 35 year old woman escaped hospital attendants during loading of patients for transfer to Kankakee. She clung to a ledge 75 feet above ground while three men and nurses pursued amid rain and crowd in a dramatic effort to pull her to safety.
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Chicago
Kankakee
Shere
Ted
Arnett
Ladt
Mary Miller
Usrin
Treanpetad
Munn
Mrm. Miller
Ure
Tae
Miler
Page
Jennings Randolph to Seek Advice From Younger Men
Washington December 13. Jennings Randolph a 30 year old representative from Elkins West Virginia plans to seek advice from older members when in congress and may also get guidance from younger men such as Hartley of New Jersey who at almost 30 has served three terms and was the youngest member when first elected in 1928. He says being the baby of the house gives him an edge as colleagues grant him what he asks if he speaks loudly.
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Washington
Jenninge Randolph
Eikins
W. Va
Congress
Hartley
New Jersey
Lions Host Youth Dinner With Gifts And Entertainment
Local Lions Club welcomed youngsters ages eight to fourteen for a festive evening. Senator W B ChilTON spoke and donated silver trays. Balloons and games, magic acts, and musical numbers entertained, followed by prizes, knife gifts, and a turkey dinner with cranberry sauce and pies.
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Lions
Turkey
Ahat
Lions Ab
Unites States
W. B. Chilton
Aenator Chilton
Isley Tate Arms Sold at Auction in Uriontown
In Uriontown Fa December 98 a large crowd gathered for the auction of the late Isley Tate’s estate. Weapons including a double bar shotgun were displayed as bids rose for items from the Tate property amid a tense scene as heirs, W. J. Ruble the administrator, and Tate brothers WP and H. Ly Tate participated.
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Isley Tate Arms
Uriontow
Tate
Evan m
Tates
W. J. Ruble
H. Ly Tate
Phre
Will Says Babe Scales New Hurdles in Calif
Dee Say Babe Didrickson scaled hurdles in Angeles California yesterday. The account describes her rapid takeoff and steady form as she cleared the set of four barriers. Spectators reacted with surprise and admiration as she continued her record pace, matching public enthusiasm with athletic prowess.
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Will
Angeles
Calif
Dee
Babe
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