Smith Declares He Will Seek Nomination Without Campaign
Alfred E. Smith said he would accept the Democratic presidential nomination if offered but would run no preconvention campaign He told New York reporters he would not back any other man or seek in states where not required to gain permission He avoided discussing Roosevelt’s prohibition Hofstadter investigation or the party platform and noted a brighter path to victory than in 1928 He would support the convention’s choice if nominated and urged no campaigns before the convention page 3 col 5
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York
Alfred B. Smith
Fifth Avenue
Akyscraper
Smith
Doe
Momeone Poe
Roosevelt
Today to Mark Campaign Climax
The utilities division of Community Cheer campaign solicitors led by H Hrotwell will host a noon luncheon at the C A Building today. Reports from professional public employer wholesale and general divisions will be presented. The women’s division adds funds, with Davis presiding and McKinley outlining final tasks to close the campaign. The drive aims to raise 145000 for city charity this year as ministers urged support in sermons and Sunday school.
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H. Hrotwell
T. O. McKinley
Former Candidate Outlines 1932 Plans
NEW YORK Feb 1 Former candidate Alybed E. Smite releases a brief statement clarifying his stance on the 1932 Democratic Party. He says he will not campaign pre convention or endorse any aspirant, and will fight only if the convention asks him. He emphasizes loyalty to supporters from 1928 and readiness to act if the convention calls on him.
Struggle Among Democrats Seen by Price
Washington dispatch reports Alfred E. Smith announced readiness to accept the Democratic nomination, fueling a party fight. Roosevelt leads with strong New York support while others fear another deadlocked convention. Smith’s backers seek enough delegates at the convention to block Roosevelt’s two thirds and push a compromise candidate.
Pershing Attends Rites For Academy Classmate
General John J. Pershing attended the funeral of Joseph C. Byron a West Point classmate in Hagerstown. The elderly merchant died last week at 72 after service in the Boxer rebellion and campaigns at the Mexican border. High army officials Governor Ritchie Secretary Davie and others accompanied Pershing to the service.
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Hagerstown
John J. Pershing
Joseph C. Byron
United States
West Point
Pershing
Ritchie
Davie
Witebrenner
Byron
Federal Relief Bill at Climax as Drives Open
The fight for federal relief to the unemployed reaches a climax as congressional sessions open campaigns for control. The tax bill is in play again after broad bipartisan accord. The Castigan La Follette 9375 million Teller bill looms as a major political issue, with sponsors warning opponents of consequences in the 1932 race.
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Ederal
Washington
UPI
Joan N. Garner
Bonin
Congress
Senate
Phantom sniper terror grips capital section
Police hunt a suspected lone shooter after a series of attacks in a refined district. Victims include bakery owner Paul Riedel and two 18 year old girls Helen Andrews and Doris Head, as witnesses describe a 25 year old, about 145 pounds, five eight, fleeing in a car with a smoke screen. Police doubled patrols, roads closed, and machine guns and gas devices deployed as the maniac remains at large.
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Tererot
Paul Riedel
Riedel
A. J. Deaner
Jose
Gordot T. Backus
Rledel
Backus
Helen Andrews
Doris Head
Page O. Cok
Be a Rooter Dr Kramer Urged in Baseball Sermon
Rev James W Kramer evangelist delivered a baseball sermon at the Baptist temple amid revival. The address, profiled by Sporting News and other papers, notes his Los Angeles chaplaincy six years and his baptism and marriages of players. Attending teams included Los Angeles and San Francisco. Stannton and Ryan are named as friends.
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Rootara
James W. Kramer
D. D
Baeeball Cormon
Baptist Temple
Sporting News
St. Louis
Kramer
Panter
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Baseball Club
San Francisco
Dudely Stannton
Loulaville
Hal Ryan
Red Sox
Boston
Allen Family Reunited After Son's Acquittal
NORRISTOWN Pa Feb 1 The Allen family celebrates as Eddie Allen 23 is acquitted of murder charges in the shooting of Francis A Donaldson 3 Crown witnesses sister Rose 18 testified for the prosecution but now seeks a fresh start with father Horace 58 later expressing forgiveness and gratitude for widespread support from across the country The verdict ends a week long trial and a tumultuous courtroom ordeal as the family plans to begin anew seeking charity and understanding
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Norristown
Rose
Eddie Allen
Horace
Eddie
Francis A. Donaldson
Donelison
Tye
Horace Allen
Thromg
Hlabor
Judd Attorneys in Final Effort in Murder Trial
Phoenix Feb 7 In final argument Winnie Ruth Judd defends against murder charges in the deaths of Agnes Anne Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson. Prosecution relied on jealousy theory and testimony, with Halloran invoked as a controversial figure. defense seeks to highlight the state’s failure to call him. Sanity and multiple defenses loom as court nears jury deliberation.
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Ariz
uPi
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agathst
Agnes Anne Leroi
Wil
Fnll
J. J. Halloran
Halloran
Paul Schenck
Tiny Lad Saves Sister Dies in Fire Heroic Act
A 5 year old boy, Robert Brow, perished after his clothing ignited while extinguishing a fire to save his 18 month old sister Ruth. The infant pulled an oil cloth that tipped onto the floor, catching fire beneath her chair. Robert extinguished the blaze but died from burns. The sister escaped unharmed.
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Aeron
Robert Brow
Ruth
Robert
Prohibition Poll Underway Nationwide Straw Vote
In a nationwide straw poll by The Literary Digest twenty million voters are asked two questions about the eighteenth amendment. Ballots for Charleston West Virginia have been distributed and first tabulations are due late February. Return postage is prepaid and ballots are secret with no signatures or obligations.
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New York
United States
Literary Digest
Charles‘ton
W. Va
William Seaver Woods
Furh Co
Bruening Arrives At Arms Meeting
German Chancellor Bruening arrived at the Geneva world disarmament conference in official capacity and urged quick league council action. He denounced Lithuania's Memel move as an international violation and warned that Germany will resist future arms policy negotiations, receiving strong support from the German socialist delegates and cheering crowds.
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Heinrich Bruening
Germany
Council of the
League of Nations
Otto Sbettcher
Memel
Lithuania
Norman Davis
England
France
Italy
Japan
Herr Bruening
Associated Frees
Hoch
Bruening
Arthur Henderson
Doris Simon
Great Britain
National
Soctaliar Party
Adolf Hitler
Hers Bruenlig
Hitler
Japanese Renew Desperate Attack On Woosung Forts
Japanese coast reports from Vladivostok describe wartime atmosphere as Soviet troops and munitions move eastward while White Russians are deported in large numbers. Authorities fear a potential coup in eastern Siberia as Japanese forces push toward Harbin and loyalties shift among Chinese leaders in Manchuria.
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Vladivostok II
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Siberian
Harbin
Japan
Manchuria
Mak Quan-Shen
Tsitsihor
Blah Chan-Shan
Hartin
Nanking
Honanfu
Jiro Tamon
Rengo
Planes Attack Black Defenders At Hawaii Maneuvers
The Blue fleet under Admiral Richard Leigh opens air battles off Hawaii with 27,000 officers and men preparing a surprise raid. Aircraft carriers Saratoga and Lexington lead the strike against the Black defending force as planes approach Oahu in high dives and bombardments.
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U.S. N
U. S, S. California
Hawaii
Richard Leigh
Saratoga
Lexington
The
Oahu
Chinese Envoy Urges Western Powers to Intervene
Washington report states Dr Lo Wen Ken, Chinese minister of foreign affairs, pressed Western powers to act over Shanghai and Manchuria as a single issue. He argued separate handling contradicts Japan’s claimed lack of territorial designs in Manchuria and defended China against charges of militarism.
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Washington
Lo Wen-Ken
China
Shanghai
Japan
Manchuria
Car Runs Wild Crashing Through Washington Street Area
An automobile sped through Washington Street near midnight crashing into vehicles at Beauregard and Mortis, then wrecked near the Middle Loop. A woman was reportedly hurt though this could not be verified. A second car, a Dodge coupe, was found abandoned on Morria and Washington streets. Police investigated as witnesses described a high speed chase and theft of a car belonging to William Wertz Jr.
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Beauregard Street
Mortis
William Wertz, Jr
Trayer
Morria
Washington Streets
B. Holeclaw
Jackson Street
Midle Loop Street
Train Victim Identified as Kenova Man David C. Jeffers
The body of a man killed by a Chesapeake and Ohio train near Vandalia was identified by his brother James Jeffers of Kenova West Virginia as David C. Jeffers, 815 Fifteenth Street. Police said James called Charleston police to confirm details and the Barton Undertaking Company was notified.
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Fifteenth Street
Kenova
W. Va
James Jeffers
Charleston
Jules Water
Bartett Undertaking Company
Jeffers
Vicu
Pellce
Cordial Shops Worry New York Prohibition Chief
New York headline outlines Prohibition Administrator Andrew J. McCampbell’s concern over cordial shops. The shops, selling gin and other drinks with no questions asked, advertise door to door in Manhattan and neighboring boroughs. Reports note price lists mailed to residents and even to schoolchildren, complicating enforcement efforts.
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New York
Andrew J. McCampbell
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Queens
Hood
McCampbell
Konle
Alopm
Japanese assault renews push to dislodge Chinese forts
Reports from Shanghai say Japanese forces renewed their assault to dislodge Chinese defenders at Shihghat and the Woosung forts. Dive jackets on ships and thousands of troops were massed off the Ching coast for a major push amid sleet and fog. Washington noted expected forts’ reduction by noon local time.
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Japan
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Wogeung
Wangpo
Open Bids for West Virginia Public School Textbooks
The West Virginia state board of education will open bids today at the state house for textbooks to be used in public schools except Charleston and independent districts. Contracts run five years, not decided until the second Tuesday. The process aims to refresh texts with updates in geography history spelling and hygiene. Many parents cannot afford new books due to unemployment and hope to pass down worn volumes to younger children.
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Charleston
State Board of Eoucation
State House
Publte
Ford
Will Sees Gold Race Between Ocean Liners
On board the Europa Berengaria and Paris race to bring back gold to France. An ambassador from France attends as part of a League of Nations Manchurian delegation. The note mentions Japan’s actions, a plan to visit, and a tense exchange about captives and travel.
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Berengaria
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France
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League of Nations
Japan
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