Private Ownership of Utilities Favored by Members
The report notes strong support among members for private ownership of utilities. A referendum result is cited as public by the U S Chamber of Commerce. discussion about the new power of immigration and related nominations arises as the Senate plans extended debate when it reconvenes in January. Senior legal expert Walsh is referenced as commenting on the reconciliation move.
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Wasrington
Dowet
Benator James
Wetece
Ind
Alder
Iowa
Senate
Sanster Yhumsa J. Walsh
Democrat
Montana
Contecedy
Flene
Third Child Dies As Result Of Fire
A family tragedy unfolds as a three year old boy from the Peston family dies in a fire at their Bulls Street home. The incident follows two earlier fatal blazes involving the same household, prompting local officials to investigate the cause and safety measures at the residence of Mr and Mrs A. Peston.
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Albert Matton
Petr
Mes
A. Peston
Prospects of Franco Italian naval accord viewed
A London report quoted by a foreign office spokesman said prospects for a Franco Italian naval pact are more optimistic than at any time since. The dispatch noted the potential agreement amid ongoing diplomacy and press speculation.
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Rome
Prance
Italy
London
Nantes
Foreign Office
Tor
Associated. ‘Press
Debutante Helen Lee Doherty Debunked by Mother
Mrs. Henry L. Doherty of New York dispels buzz over her daughter Helen Lee Doherty’s debut. She says the King of Spain car painting and Greek translations were by others, while Helen Lee’s fame stems from plans for hand painted cars and her published translation work with Don Celso Arevalo. Washington society figures attended her post Christmas ball at the Mayflower Hotel amid heavy rain.
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Bess Furman
Washington
Mra. Doherty
Donald Ball
Doherty
Hea
Helen Lee
New York
Creek
Los Angeles To Be Scout For Pacific Fleet
Washington dispatch reports the Los Angeles will fly to Panama on a post February 10 deadline to scout and reconnoitre during the Panama waters fleet concentration February 12 to March 24. The dirigible will not carry bombs but will aid scouting under agreement with Britain France Italy and Japan. The Panama flight will be the ship’s second visit to Central America and may cover 2820 miles from Lakehurst New Jersey to Panama in 24 to 36 hours depending on wind. Relee and crew accompany for duties at Panama.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Panama
Auralrel William V. Pratt
Naval Operations
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
United
Germany
David
Angelle
Aeronautica
Firat
Wea
Lakehurst
N. J
U. S
Cotton Whiskers Blaze Endangers Woman Santa Claus
In Chicago on December 26 194? a young woman Miss Ottis Kurz 24 suffered dire burns when her cotton whiskers caught fire while playing Santa Claus. She distributed gifts to children as a candle on a Christmas tree ignited her costume. Her sister Mrs Frederickson tried to intervene and sustained serious burns.
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Chicago
Ottis Kurz
Santa Claus
Misa Kurz
Mary Frederickson
Texas Guinan Predicts Broadway Boom Despite Depression
UPI correspondent Allen Smith reports Texas Guinan in New York’s Argonaut Club dismisses talk of economic gloom. She insists Broadway will see the biggest new era yet, mocks industry doom talk, praises rising bank interest, and introduces guests including Max Baer and Heywood Broun as she steers the lively interview.
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Allen Smith
United Press
York
Deco
Texas Guinan
Miss Guinan
Mim Joyes
Tex
Texas
Max Baer
Ernie Schaaf
Johnny Rieko
Banda
Baer
Nevel
Given
Heywood Broun Wan
Mrs Guinan
Queen of
Broadway
Bank of United States
Heywood Broun
Ruth Hale
Mrs Spencer Dies Of Bullet Wounds In Jealous Rage
Mrs Ning Spencer twenty two was shot by husband Jesse Spencer in front of her sister’s home in Chandler’s branch. He wounded her then killed himself as police investigated. Funeral plans set for Buffalo Baptist church with two children surviving and coroner reporting no inquest.
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Ning Spencer
Procal Antel
Jesse Spencer
Spencer
Mra
William Ange
Chandler
Baptist Church
Buffalo
Shepherd's Chapel
Hendrick Atret
Tupper's Creek
Spencers
Billy
Norma Lee
W. F. Black
Kanawha County
R. Graley
James Saples
White Sulphur
Lins
Angel
Coast Guard Cutter Rescues Captain in Fog
New York dispatch reports a nimble Coast Guard cutter saved Captain G. B. Look aboard the four master Zehday Beclus after a radio warning cut through dense fog off Ambrosignit. The schooner could not advance while the cutter, aided by wireless communication, battled conditions to reach the stricken vessel.
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New York
Npeedy
Coast Guard
Ambrosignt
G. BM. Look
Zebedey Beclus
Move for Cash Bonus Payment Gains Headway
Washington leaders push cash payment plans for World War II veterans certificates facing opposition from Secretary Mellon and Republican leaders. Democratic Floor Leader Garner gains support from Patman and others, while Hawley resists immediate action and contemplates reducing loan interest to six to four percent.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of Treasury
Mellon
John N. Garner
Texas
Wils O. Hawley
Repub- Mean
Oregon
Garner
Hawtey
American Legion
Boston
Patman
Yowley
Legion
Repee
Wntative Hamilton Pish
New York
Hawley
Veterans Bureau
Joana
Wage and Means
Comenties
Hia Dul Ik
Waulg
Dharter
Second Trial of Henry Opens at Middlebourne
Tyler county jury selected again as Ray Pat Henry faces retrial for the slaying of Garlan Bayless three at a Grandview Island drinking party in Chic River. State witnesses include Eva Bayless, mother of a child by a former marriage, and Dr. W H Went. The coroner described fatal strangulation with blood around the nose and mouth, eye hemorrhage, and a neck wound.
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Tyler County
Garlan Bayless
Tiver
Eva. Baylens
W. H. Went
Ate
Danville Strikers End Quiet Christmas Standoff
Danville Virginia mill strikers resume routine life after a quiet Christmas as National Guardsmen patrol mills closed through Monday. Officials say evictions for Riverside and Den Riser mills will proceed next week, with many families to be housed by fellow workers. Union teachers plan to assist and the strike, near three months old, hinges on recognition by mill management.
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Danville
Talan
Uty
Riverside
den Riser
National Union
Mil
Advances Money For Major C. A. Shepard
Denver dispatch reports Mrs. Alice W. Watt, a Denver widow, said she advanced the premium on Major Charles A. Shep ard’s $20,000 bond. She believes he is innocent of murdering his wife and he awaits sentencing in Kansas City.
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Denver
Charles A. Shepard
Kansas City
Alice W. Watt
Debutante Season Peaks in New York City Society Scene
Debutante season reaches its peak in New York with families presenting daughters to society. Hotels like Pierre's and the Ritz host major parties costing thousands, with an estimated 180 debutantes and total expenditures well above half a million dollars. Notable debutantes include Barbara Hutton and Peggy Potter as lavish events draw guests from colleges and high society.
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New York City
TAZ
New York
EL Reavin
Janusz
Rite-Carlton
Piere’s
Central Park Casino
Sherry's
Savoy-Pieza
Park Lane
Pierre's
Pierre
Charles
Carlton
Ritz
Barbara Hutton
Frank Woolworth
Escapes in a Police Chase for Stolen Ford Coupe
Patrol Driver William Jefferson spotted a stolen Ford coupe on Dunbat Street and followed it to Spring Street. The thief fled, the officer fired three shots to frighten him, but the suspect sped away, abandoning the car on Bigley Avenue as a high powered patrol pursued.
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William Jefferson
Bigley Avenue
P. Ross
Dun~ Bat
Bullitt Street
Jefferson
Poli
Atelenco
Jerx
Former Cashier Held In Robbery Of Bank
Bartlesville Oklahoma December 26 a former cashier for the Bartlesville Gay company identified by two Peru state bank officials as one of two men who robbed the bank Wednesday of about 1000 dollars. He had been under police surveillance since November 11 when a 7000 payroll he was carrying disappeared. Floyd Atorer cashier of the Peru Bank was shot and badly wounded by the robbers.
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Princeton
W. Va
Oakdale
Harry Auf
Hardy
Frinceton
William R. Foster
Alo
Mercer County
Limer Perry
Cecil McClanahan
Foster
J. Otis Bowling
Perry
Oakdale Street
Alf
McClanahan
Aliff
Witneston
Bowling
Alift
Aheriff
McClannahen
aFater
Allftt
Bartlesville
Okla
K. Binker
Bartlesville Gay Company
Peru
Kaa
State Bank
Binker
Floyd Atorer
Peru Bank
Norris Not To Seek Candidacy In Third Party
Norris contemplates not seeking the presidency as a third party candidate in 1932. He doubts a third party can succeed via the electoral college, aims to amend the constitution to abolish the college, and notes progressive supporters might back him if the coalition forms. He warns major interests are lining up against him and predicts Hoover’s renomination remains likely.
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Norris
Washington
Morris
Heal & Pomihie
Nebraska
Vattern
Wade
Srnterm
Senktor Norria
Cempene
Italian Planes Ready to Start on Long Atlantic Flight
Rome dispatch reports Italian seaplane Balbo group set to begin the crossing from Bolama in Portuguese Guinea on January 8 with a one day margin for the over-water leg. The planes completed a coastwise test flight to Bolama from Ville De Hero without incident amid overhaul before departure.
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Rome
Bolana
Portuguese Guinea
Africa
Pramie Benita Muse
Olin
Balbo
Bolame
Ville de Heros
Fresissy Whademaoek
Ae. Gay
South America
Hubbard Edison Humorist Death Recall From Press
A eulogistic fragment recalls Hubbard Edison a humorist and critic, noting his 39 years of publishing wit and original philosophy. The writer praises Edison’s compact daily humor and his influence, mentioning Indianapolis and the era of the old press. The note closes with a personal signoff and homage to the humorist.
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Hollywood
Hambard
Bdleon
Bim
Fem
Oper
Ein
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