Senate approves Jones bill to expand merchant marine
The Senate passed the Jones bill to expand and place the merchant fleet under government control despite White House opposition. The vote 53 to 41 split along party lines, with amendments about board consent and ownership defeated, and a plan for fleet replacement authorized without new appropriations.
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Willing Willie Willis Wingpipe Whisper
A quirky note from a 1928 article hints that a physiology teacher dismisses the wingpipes as connected to the stomach while joking about testing the theory if she attempted to experiment.
Dempsey Can See a Check Says Rogers
Beverly Hills report quotes Will Rogers in a satirical letter about government spending and budget savings. The item mocks optics of post office expansion and congressional appetite for projects, with Rogers signaling a skeptical public voice.
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Griff T. Smith Taken By Death
Griffith T. Smith a longtime Point Pleasant resident and West Virginia social figure died suddenly at home aged 58 after a major operation. Survived by mother Mara Smith and brother Captain Homer Smith. Funeral Friday at his home. He served in state and national government roles and helped in Ohio River bridge development.
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Coolidge Supports Strike Inquiry Push
Washington January 31 Congress will back a nine month strike investigation. President Coolidge endorses public disclosure to show damages to miners operators and fault lines over arbitration refusal. White House reports emphasize using publicity to pressure both sides toward settlement.
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Strikers Less Shrewd Than Operators Claim Says Hurst
In a colorful Pittsburgh scene a narrator aboard a limousine remarks that labor union members appear less shrewd than coal operators claim. He contrasts operator cleverness with struggles of miners after two and a half years of strike, noting organization and tactics on both sides amid hardship and eviction cases.
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Lowden Will File In Illinois for G. O. P. Nomination
Report says Frank Lowden will file in Illinois for the Republican nomination. Disjointed text mentions state politics, headquarters, austerity support, and comments on party organization with unclear affiliations and timelines. The article lacks clear dates and coherent structure.
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Money Secured for New Kana Bridge Connecting Point Pleasant and Henderson
Theun announced yesterday that financing for the Kana Bridge across the Kanawha River between Point Pleasant and Henderson is complete. DuPont interests of Philadelphia will fund the project with Charles G. Stone and associates. L. T. Layton represents the Philadelphia group. Construction is slated to begin within 30 days with a full crew by summer. The bridge will replace a historic Virginia franchise ferry first authorized in 1782, operated by the Stone family for three generations, and Stone will retain a substantial interest after the bridge opens. The General Contracting Company is expected to win the construction bid.
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Bonds Defeated by Cabin Creek Voters
In Cabin Creek district voters defeated a proposed bond of 8220,000 for school purposes by about 200 votes. Thirty-three of 36 precincts reported 1809 for and 1479 against, with possible minor late adjustments. Missing precincts were Winfree Pond Gap and Whittaker. Funds would have reconditioned the East Bank high school and added fifteen rooms.
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No Rebels Sighted by Marine Planes Over Nicaragua
Managua Nicaragua June reports from El Chipote say air patrols found no sign of rebels for the fourth straight day. Marine officers believe rebel General Bandino is attempting to reorganize air forces after an earlier demoralizing attack two weeks ago.
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Coal Operators In Capital for Coal Rate Case
West Virginia coal operators headed to Washington to oppose confirmation of J J Bech to the Interstate Commerce Commission. They argue Bech would hinder coal sales and transportation outside limited territories, potentially harming WV carriers competing with Pennsylvania lines. Senate committee will take up Bech's confirmation February 10. opposition from Democrats and Progressive Republicans.
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Indianapolis to pay city workers after signature issue
Indianapolis will pay off city employees tomorrow after Treasurer Clyde E. Robinson announced the funds. Signatures of Mayor L. Ert Slack and Controller Sterling R. Hall were required and legally validated, ending a prolonged dispute that affected teachers, police, and firemen amid the mayoralty fight.
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Faces Broadcast From Phonograph Sparks Radio Imagery Trial
The article reports on an experimental broadcast where photographs of Charl A Lingbergh and President Covllage were transmitted via phonograph and radio link from WOR in New Jersey to the Metropolitan area. It notes a WEAF test with Mayor Walker, describing moving images into audio waves and back to photographs, aiming to stockpile picture morgues for rapid broadcast. Also mentions Navy midshipman Mike Kellog's death at the United States Naval Academy.
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Loss of Oratorical Honors Shaed Hickman Deposition
In a Los Angeles sanity trial for Marion Parker’s killer and kidnapper, Hickman’s high school peers described him as peculiar and not consistently sane in earlier years. Deposition testimony from Deputy DA Costello and others revealed family pressures, a depressed mother, and decline in scholastic steadiness, while noting Hickman’s social mix and public interest at the proceeding.
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Lindbergh Given 21 Gun Salute in Virgin Islands Visit
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh concluded another goodwill tour leg as Virgin Islanders accorded him a 21 gun salute. About 2,909 residents braved rain to witness his Spirit of St. Louis landing after a 3,050 mile Caribbean hop. A torching procession and a welcome by Governor Evans followed, with a dance and reception planned at government house for rest before a planned stop in San Juan Porto Rico.
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Missing Submarine Crane Case Suspect Found Off Florida
Chaotic report mixes submarine status near Guantanamo Bay with a Kentucky murder suspect arrest. Navy officials announced a sub’s position after loss of radio contact and gale damage off Cape Hatteras, while Louisville detectives nab James Hayes in Beckley tied to Snowden Crane’s murder.
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Franco American arbitration treaty to be signed this week
Paris dispatch reports a Franco American arbitration treaty to replace the Root Briand pact will be signed in Washington this week with a preamble noting American obligations under the Monroe doctrine and France under the league of nations. Ambassador Clatifiel has been optimistic in recent communications from Quai d Orsay.
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Haig to Be Buried on Family Estate in Scotland
Field Marshal Douglas Haig will be buried on the family estate at Demerasyde Scotland after a military funeral in London and a service at Westminster Abbey. The convoyed estate was purchased for him by grateful peers following World War I.
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Army Barracks Funding Move Amid Housing Concerns
Washington January 31 the house appropriations committee recommended 36 989 000 for new construction at military posts nationwide soldiers describe barracks as fire traps fires often break out and men lose personal effects funds cover Fort Benning Fort Bragg Fort Humphreys and other sites Dyken found sane in St Clairsville Ohio grandjury case on murder charges ruled not guilty by common pleas court today
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Grilling Fails To Pierce Veil In Oil Scandal
Senate probes into the Continental Trading Company and the Teapot Dome affair, questioning A L Carlson and J C Clark about a $3 million profit and a $1.75 oil purchase. Witnesses denied knowledge of the Canadian firm as subpoenas target eight more directors.
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Willing to Forgive Eloping Minister
Paterson, W. J. Jan. 31. If Rev. Dr. Luther Holmes returns to his wife, all will be forgiven, along with 20 year old choir singer Katherine Be Brulye who eloped with him. Deacons consider expulsion from the First Baptist church as a church convention approaches and the minister may be unfrocked.
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