Impartial HQ Chief Silent Amid Roosevelt Nomination Debate
The party executive committee chair Jouett Shouse affirmed neutrality at a national convention amid rumors of moves to block Franklin D Roosevelt's renomination. He stated no declaration of candidates and noted plans to retire from management after the convention, while denying coordinated efforts to influence delegate instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yron Earcy
Thred Prees
Jouett Shouse
Prag
Shousemire
Bmith
Yorn J. Rakkod
Pranxita Dp
Roowevelt
Shouse
Braith
Smith
Dommittes
Pars
Bhousy
Senate Approves New Tariff Nominees and Tariff Commission
In a private session the Senate confirmed Oliver Burns as chairman of the Tariff Commission and confirmed John O Brien of Boston for the post without a recorded vote. The body adjourned briefly as deputies moved crates and the chamber faced accusations of political conspiracy surrounding Craburn. Critics argued the commission should be a neutral fact finder rather than a partisan body.
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Washington
Senate
Tra Kf
Ornburn
Robert Lincoln O Brien
Boston
Sesson
Congress
Menator
Craburn
Connecticut
Costigan
Colo~redo
Kentucky Colonels Face Luxury Tax on Their Titles
FRANKFORT February 2 A joint resolution seeks to tax each person honored with the title Kentucky Colonel one hundred dollars after the commission expires The measure cites Kentucky's financial plight and notes thousands of colonels served patriotically but would exclude non residents The proposal was sent to the House committee on veterans legislation amid broad debate Governor Ruby Laffoon named ex officials and others to city posts during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Bovemore
J. Fields
Flem Dd
Sampoon
Coronel
House
Senate
Alex Johnson
Lou Ville
Earl R.phens
Gremnup
Cole Ands
Committee On
Veterans’ Legislation
Bebs Daniels
Washington
Ruby Laffoon
Rolntea al Joleen
John B. Com
Sterling
Hks
Cate Starr
Test Sale of Hinton Toll Bridge Challenged
Beckley reports test of the legality of selling the Hinton toll bridge to the state bridge commission. Residents of Beckley Summers county and nearby districts filed suit to block or alter terms, arguing the price included the Bluestone bridge and that tolls prior to sale were excessive. Attorneys said the suit will be pursued immediately and protestants seek to limit the commission’s authority to buy toll bridges only.
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Beckley
Hinton
State Bridge Commission
Heckley, Hinton
Jumping Branch
Summers County
Susan Es. Josette
Summersounty
G. O. Banders
George Williams
William Sawyer
Commission
Blucatone
Bridge Commission
Bald
Campany
Bluestone Bridge
Fights On Merger Move To Block Sinclair Consolidated Oil
In New York a movement to block the proposed merger of Sinclair Consolidated Oil, Prairie Oil and Gas, and Prairie Pipe Line plans is organized. Prairie Pipe Line stockholders, their attorney Murray B Keatin, and other organizers announce action to curb the merger set to take effect March.
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New York
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporat Hon
Prairie of and Gan Company
Prairie Pipe Line Company
Prairie Pipe Line
Murray B
Keatin
Anounce
Tony
Waves Wash Up Body Off Long Beach
A body washed ashore near Long Beach in an apparent drowning incident. The name of the deceased and exact circumstances were not immediately available, and authorities were investigating the mysterious death.
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Long Beach
Starr Pat
Railroads Earnings Tax Break Contested by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commission reported recapturable earnings by 446 railroads over the decade ending 1990, totaling about 3.561 billion dollars, with multiple lines listed by name and amount. One half of any excess above a fair return would go to the government, a rule the commission says sets a 53-4 percent fair return.
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Washington
Interstate Committee Commission Today
Joseph B. Fastman
Howse Interstate Commerce
Cimsa
Nave
Claas
Ross
Clsa Thres
Pocahontas
Cheasapeake
Otic
Norfolk and Western
Virginian
Carolina
Ciachfield and Ohio
United States Steel Corporation Ac
van Sweringen Brothers
Cleveland
Tree Corporation
Hessemer
Lake
Carbon County Railway
Bouthern
Johnstown and
Stony Creek Railroad
Lake Terminal Tailroad
Newbury Snd South Shore
Northampton
Fellraad
Union Railbose
Youngstown
Northern
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pere Marquette
Hocking Valley
Reading Railway
Bessemer
Lake Erie
Atenison
Topalis
Santa Fe
Atlantic Coast Line
New York Central
Texan and Pacific
Detroit
Toledo
Ironton
Wheeling
Mattmore
Ohio
Richmond, Fredericksburg
Delaware and Hudson
Wabash Tallwey
Monon- Bahela Railway
Toledo Terjing
Western Maryland
Dela
Lackawanna
End Western
Opening Of 40 Days Lent Observances Across Denominations
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with Ashes on foreheads observed in Roman Catholic and Protestant churches. The observance emphasizes humility and penance, with weekly services planned during the 40 day period.
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Civilized World
Mra
Billie Ramen Richardson
Kuesling
Six Witnesses At Beer Hearing Opens Debate In Senate
A Senate Manufactures subcommittee hearing on a bill to legalize four percent beer enters its second month with six new witnesses for and against the proposal. Senator Metcalf said another session would be needed to hear more, as hearings also begin before the District of Columbia committee. Opponents claim the bill would allow warrants without evidence and help bootleggers, while supporters argue legalization would boost economy and reduce illicit demand.
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Washington
Senate
Metcalf
Rhode Island
Prt
Columbia
Ee Wa
Howell
Nebraska
Uenor
Tydings
Maryland
Bingham
Repub- Ncan
Connecticut
Whiting Willams
Cleveland
Bradford
Bureau
New York
B. Dunford
Alfred Calvert
Eetity Tas
Guateye Hater
Pamnets Feed Company
Philip 4.i
Deslera Lacua
Zaid
Williams
Dunford
Anui-Saloon League
Commons Passes Tariff Program
London February 9 British government approves tariff plan with 452 votes to 76 adopting resolutions to impose additional duties. Walter Runciman says measures aim to shield British industry while avoiding harm to South and home economy. critics Sir Herbert Samuel and Sir Donald MacLean vote against.
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London
Great Britain
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Runciman
Defers Taking Capitol Unit Acceptance by Commission
The state capitol commission deferred acceptance of the main unit from George A. Puller Co to correct minor defects. A subcommittee led by C K Payne and Edwin M Keatley recommended reservations, including washing windows by George A Fuller Co. Elevator and mechanical issues also to be addressed. Six of ten members attended yesterday. remaining four urged to attend today as the building is expected to be accepted and departments moved in shortly.
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State Capitol
George A. Puller Company
New York
State Capitol Commission
K. Payne
Edwin M. Keatley
W. G. Conley
George A. Fuller Company
Cantey
C.K. Payne
EM. Keauley
Charleston
Mi J.pesure
Pethersburg
Wwanumeos
Whittiama
Wheeling
W. Dil- Ton
Fayetteville
G. G. Arnold
Buckhannon
Herbert Fitzpatrick
Huntington
G. 4
Laughlin
Wherling
Coal Users Confer Here on Kiln Fuel Efficiency
A Kanawha Coal Utilization Bureau meeting drew sixty manufacturers wholesalers and apartment owners to Kenwood hotel with Dr Stephen P Were and Walter M Gorham as principal speakers. The session discussed dependability convenience economy and uniform heating from coal fueled stoker equipment and the state’s coal industry challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tual
Utilization Bureau
Kenewha Hotel
Stephen P
Burke
Advel Souncil
West Virginia University
Walter M. Gorham
Pittsburgh
Ing. Charles ©. Dickinson
Dickinson Fuel Company
State University Company
Dickinson
Kanawha
Boone
Putnam
Logan
Fayatta
Raleigh
Caavieston
Dickingon
McP. Shaw
Marshall College Sey
Oc Huntington
C. H. Hagan
Huntington Ales
Ington
Hunt
D. O. Kennedy
Kanawha Coal Operatorgasian Station
W. c. Mitchell
Bureau
B. Mien Keever
Newton Thomas
CA. Cabdall
C. G. Dickinson
C. Dickinson
W. H. Pettus
W. Stephens
OH. Morton
George Wall
J. A. Wilts
J. V. Sullivan
A. C. Carver
C. Beneks
Riffe
Dean Reid
Srnost Rowell
League Council In Hot Debate Over Far East Crisis
Geneva dispatch reports a heated League of Nations council session over the China crisis. Japanese delegate Sato pressed for restraint while Chinese minister Yen condemned Japanese aggression. officials warned against a secret plan to convene an extraordinary assembly. Talks continued with calls for neutral zones and renewed diplomacy, as leaders urged action under the covenant.
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Geneva
League of Nations Cauccl
China
Naodtake- Sato
League
Japan
Ching
Sato
Chines
Liu
Berlin
W.W. ¥En
di Tase
Alice
Dresiding
Council
John ‘Simon
United States
Yen
Feague Council
Iner
Witteh
Paul Bon
Cout
Bimon
Mc. Thomas
Great Britain
High League
Wiren
Far East
Roosevelt Enters Dakota Primary Bid For Nomination
Roosevelt files today as Democratic presidential nominee for North Dakota primary. McFadden Republican from Pennsylvania Maryland enters. a Progressive Republican also filed. Primary set for March 15 with Feb 13 deadline. Petitions from 2,400 signers submitted by W. McLean of Grand Forks to state party secretary. Roosevelt gave persuasion that month. Ellsworth of Jamestown involved.
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Bismarck
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bl. T. McFadden
Penn
Maryland
Robert Byrne
Roosevelt
W. Mclean
Grand Forks
State Party
Ting
E. Ellsworth
Jamestown
N. C
Long denies collapse during parade led by LSU band
Senator Huey P. Long issued a firm denial of reports that he collapsed in the street while leading the Louisiana State University band in a parade. He stated he was not in the parade and dismissed rumors about his health as untrue.
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New Orleans
Fen
U. By
Sumter
Huey P. Long
Louisiana State University
Senator Long
Noted Japanese Finance Minister Is Murdered In Tokyo
Assassination occurs as Fuhm Osake or Inouye, a key figure linked to Minseito and foreign policy, is shot outside a Tokyo school by a youth tied to reactionary groups. Police detain Konuma. a political crisis follows with Minseito leaders convening. The attack echoes the era’s Manchurian campaign tensions and internal factional strife.
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Tokyo
Funnosuke Taouye
Tinancler
Ooeral Ataventuan
Minsetto
Bart
Fouth
Japan
Brally
Heron Shidears
Tmouye
Houss i
Hongo
Waa
Tmainister
Byatanders
Taduch
Konuma
Rom & Farming District
Mabterdin
Eakneh
Inouye
Miniscito Party
Hahiamed M. Inouye
Pepenere
Thajiro
Tas Tada
Romaryukal
Black Dragon Society
Netrintie! Zealote
Minseko
M. Inouye
United States
America~Japan Society
Man Who Voted For Lincoln Dies at 94
In West Virginia Captain J A Beagle, born September 17 1838 in Marshall County, died at 94. He served with Company E K Seventh Virginia regiment and witnessed Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. A Union voter for Lincoln, he lived in Tyler County for 60 years and later moved through several towns including Spottey, Calhobar, and Petersburg.
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Sistersville
Fey
J . A. Beagle
Lee
West Virginia
Abraham Lincoln
Beagle
Marshall
County
Tyler
Virginia
Shividy
Courthouss
Celdbarbor
Petersb
Robert B. Lee
Appomattar
Pry
Laader
Will Rogers Returns From World Tour to Target Hoover Loans
New York Fen 9 Autographed notes indicate Will Rogers returns from an around the world trip stating plans to “dig dough” from lenders as part of Hoover anti- hoarding efforts. He jokes about former friends and asks about Jimmie and Murray of Oklahoma while reporters cluster and laughs. Page 7 column.
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New York
Fen
Globe
Cairo
Bir
Coolidge
Ahip
Europe
Rogers
Hoover
Dar
Tagera
Babuit
Ommie Welker
Pine
Jack Gamer
Bi Murray
Oklahoma
Chinese and Japanese clash near Shanghai forts
Reports from Shanghai say Japanese cavalry and infantry exchanged heavy fire with Chinese forces. A Japanese destroyer bombardment damaged Woosung fortifications while Chinese gunners repelled an assault along Woosung creek. An assassination in Japan shocks political life as a prominent opposition leader is killed on his way to a speech.
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Snangbai
Wooaung
Chepel Yeasterday
Jumnomke Touye
Japar
Japan
Manchuria
Iman
Patrot
Woosas Forta
Torireza
Japanera
Woosung Creek
Shanghai
Ashington
Soniure
Dias Seas
Stimson
Zorn
Col
Ruth Judd Weeps as Death Penalty Mercy Sought
Ruth Judd wept in court as jurors returned a death verdict for the murder of Agnes Anne Lerot. Sheriff reports state plans to guard the 27 year old to prevent self harm while awaiting Judge Howard Speakman to pronounce sentence on February 23.
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Phoente
Aris
Fon
Ruth Fudd
Jor. Meraden
Agnes Anne Lerot
Samuelson
Gird
Los Angeles
Reyes
Paul Sehenck
Howard
Trouble Away From Home Is Bunted Will
An old line from a wartime oration expresses longing for home and American ideals. The speaker notes economic strain and shifts in sentiment, claiming business is off and families are affected. The piece reflects displacement and the resolve to endure trouble far from home.
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Donal
Governme
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Samiuel
I¢ MacLean
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League Council
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Lincoln
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Ruth Judd
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