Roosevelt court reform faces crossfire in nation
President Roosevelt remains steadfast in pressing court reform as critics mount. White House aides report he is buoyed by public reaction and cabinet support as Senator Clark and Alfred M. Landon weigh in. Attorney General Cummings plans a coast to coast radio address to explain proposals and push for labor provisions.
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Club of New York
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White House
Criticlam
Alfred M. Lan
Kansas
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Falke
Supreme Court
Farrey
Labor Department
Sen. Clark
Samator Clark
D.mo
Kt Ammounta
Supreme Court of the
United States
Republic
Clark
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Norris
Nebraska
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
Comic item notes Willie Willis recounts an awkward backstory about missing school due to a trick and limping on the wrong leg in a humorous Riverside column style. The anecdote showcases quirk and small town voice with a punchline about forgetfulness.
Landon Calls Court Issue Beyond Party
Former Kansas governor Alfred Landon told the National Republican club that national issues affecting the country’s future must be discussed without partisanship. He refrained from detailing Roosevelt’s court proposals, saying the topics are too important for partisan debate and require unhurried congressional consideration.
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Alfred “MM. Landon
Kansas
National Republican Club
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Landon
Congress
Eribate Ix
Orators Attack Roosevelt Plan At Lincoln Day Dinners
Republican speakers at Lincoln Day dinners assailed President Roosevelt's judiciary reorganization plan. Sen. Neely called it the greatest measure since the Civil War while Walter Hallanan charged it would destroy liberty. Neely, addressing West Virginia hardware dealers, contrasted Roosevelt with Lincoln and explained the need to speed court work.
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Roosevelt
Bt. M. Neely
Jackson County
National
West Virginia
Senate Judiciary Committee
Halanan
Lincoln Ideals and Work Exalted At Springfield
In Springfield Tennessee February 13 AP report honors Lincoln on his 128th birthday with parades prayers and speeches. The American Legion led a pilgrimage to Lincoln's tomb with National Commander Harry W Colmery delivering remarks. Governors and dignitaries praised Lincoln's legacy and the democracy it underpins. Wreaths were placed on the tomb sarcophagus by Colmery and senior Legion and Auxiliary officials, including a wreath from President Roosevelt.
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Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Old State
American Legion
Lincoln
Harry W. Colmery
Gettyburg
Henry Horner
Mindsrooke
Legion
Colmery
Melvilie Muckelstone
American Legion Auxiliary
Mollie Averill
Roosevelt
Charles Schick
Leftists Shoot Down 5 Planes in Madrid Battle
Madrid reports describe Socialist militia pushes from the northwest to clash with Fascists along the Madrid Valencia highway. Five Fascist planes were shot down near the capital outskirts as fighting focused on the Usera sector and attempts to clear the Jarama river bridge near Vad madrid. A new ten mile front was claimed on the Jarama as Moorish legionnaires retreated and insurgent forces shell Valencia. Government officials say insurgents hold only small zones. fascist claims link to the eastern province remains cut.
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Madrid-Valencia
Valencia
Usera
Jarama River
Vadamadrid
Jarama
Gloria Swanson Plans Hollywood Comeback Despite Mother’s Objections
Gloria Swanson announces a return to films with a new contract for Maizie Kenyon, a Bayard Veller drama, despite her mother’s disapproval. Swanson reflects on a long career from Mack Sennett comedies to stardom, noting luck and personal ups and downs shaped her rise and recent opportunities.
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la Swanson
Hollywood
Net
Gloria Swanson
MGM
Maizie Kenyon
Bayard Velller
Gloria
Wally Makes Debut In Riviera Society
Mrs. Wallis Warfield Simpson debuted in Cannes society dining and dancing at a Crews party as guest of honor at an event by Henry Clews Jr. She arrived unseen through a side door and wore a black satin dress with a pearl necklace. escorting guests included Mr. and Mrs. Berman L. Rogers, with Simpson dancing twice with Nicolas Zographis of the Greek casino syndicate.
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France
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Henry Clews, Jr
New York
Edward Will
England
Simpson
Berman L. Rogers
Mrs. Simpson
Nicolas Zographis
Navy building halted by steel shortage halting warship work
Washington reports a US Navy pause in six new destroyers and three submarines due to a critical steel shortage. Private yards face minimal impact, while Walsh Haley law wage standards impede steel suppliers. Three submarines and six destroyers lack keel laying, with further battleship delays feared.
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Ravr
Teel
Walsh-Haley
Bureau of Construction and Repair
West Coast
Navy
Mitchell Is Freed in Woman's Death
Logan, February 12 17 Elliott Mitchell a 60 year old former police chief was acquitted of the murder of Mrs Elsie Datus a 32 year old housekeeper after a two hour jury deliberation The defendant testified he and two companions went home drank then he heard a shot and found Mrs Dacus on the floor with a pistol in her hand He said she had threatened to take her own life and had been drinking for weeks
Flashes of Life In These U.S. Windy Discourse
In Omaha on February 12 Fellow insurance Ingo settled to hear Frank Martin speak. His subject titled Gone With the Wind. He told of a day when a gust blew his hat away and vanished in a wink.
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Omaha
Frank Martin
Juvenile Sitdown at Higgins Drug Store
NEPONSET Feb 12 youths staged a sit down at C L Higgins drug store demanding free candy and gum. Higgins refused to join in collective bargaining and the youths surrendered the seats they had held all day. COLUMBUS Feb 12 burglary suspect John Scott fled Probation Officer Henry Cowley through a courthouse corridor to a locked door then forced back via the unlocked side with Cowley guiding him back to trial.
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C. L. Higgins Drug Store
Higgins
Columbus
John Scott
Henry Cowley
Scott
Cowley
Senate Bill on Low Interest Rate Rejected
The senate rejected the small loan bill that would cut interest to two percent monthly on loans up to a set amount after a heated debate. The decision surprised many leaders, who had supported the proposal in committee. The house gave a favorable committee report and adjourned briefly in mourning for Delegate Ben H. Butcher of Wood County.
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Judiciary Committee
Senate
House of Delegates
Judiciary
Pauli
Hodges
Ben H. Butcher
Wood County
House
Butcher
Tighter Liquor Act Aims at Bootleggers
State liquor control officials urged the legislature to strengthen the liquor act by raising penalties for transporting and possessing more than a gallon of whisky. The proposal targets containers without stamps or seals from the West Virginia liquor control. violations would rise from misdemeanor to felony on repeated offenses. Auto confiscation is also proposed with heightened penalties for unauthorized transportation and for sale purposes.
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State Liquor Control Commission
R. L. van Sickler
Legislaure
West Virginia
Control Commission
Labor Measures Proposed Limiting Women's Work Hours
Mrs. Nell Walker proposes labor measures to limit women’s work to eight hours daily and 48 weekly, with exceptions for those over 21 earning at least 25 dollars weekly in executive or professional roles. The bill requires meal breaks, a five hour work limit without a break, and schedules showing maximum hours per shift and per week, supported by the state labor department and West Virginia Federation of Labor.
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State Commissioner of Labor
Nell Walker
Fayette County
Hatch
60 000 General Motors Strike Idle Are Told To Start Work On Monday
Ben H. Butcher veteran West Virginia legislator dies of pneumonia after a two week illness in Charleston hospital. He was 62 and longtime House of Delegates member known as Uncle Ben. Legislature adjourns after eulogies and prayers as flags lower to half mast. Burial set at Mount Zion cemetery Parkersburg at sister Sarah Carle’s home after funeral. Gov and leaders express regret.
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Duele Ben” Burgher
West Virginia
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Butcher
House of Delegates
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Sarah E. Carle
Parkersburg
Mount Zion Cemetery
Huge Packard wage rise sparks GM restart drive
Detroit reports General Motors aims to return to full production within twelve days after a settlement. Packard unveils a 2 million dollar payroll boost for about 12 500 workers, with Chrysler and GM already moving wage increases. Gov. Murphy plans to accept a medal in New York as unions protest in several cities and assembly lines await body supply to resume.
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Detroit
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Chrysler
Nephy
Frank Murphy
New York
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WN. Benson
Manazer
National Automobile Dealers Association
Union Presidents To List Demands For Wage and Hour Pact
United Mine Workers policy committee has handed district presidents the task of drafting wage and hour demands to be presented to soft coal operators. With negotiations set to begin next Wednesday in New York, officials expect a 30 hour week and at least a 15 percent pay raise. Current plans call for a 35 hour week with 3.50 daily northern rates and 5.20 in the south, while operators seek a 40 hour week without higher rates. A two-man subcommittee, James Marks and Frank Wilson, will prepare the formal proposal for district reports.
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Washington
Uy— United Mine Workers’ Policy Committee
Amnion
New York
James Marks
Pennsylvania
Frank Wilson
Prince Vittorio Emmanuel Born Crown Heir to Italy
Naples reports Italy rejoices as Crown Prince Umberto and Princess Marie Jose welcome a son named Vittorio Emmanuel Listed as next in line after his father the infant weighs nine and a quarter pounds with dark hair and eyes A public holiday was declared by Premier Mussolini parades filled streets in multiple cities Grandmother Queen Elena and King Victor Emmanuel III greeted crowds from a balcony with cannon salutes fired in Rome
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Marie Jose
Vittorio Emmanuel
Maria Pia
Umberto
Italy
House of Savoy
Benito Mussolini
Elena
Rome
Quirinal Palace
Victor Be
Hair pulled by roots from victim in Somerset trial
Somerset pa February 12 testimony piled by Atty Gen Charles Margiotti in the Monaghan murder case focusing on scientific hair detection. Dr Muehlberger testified hairs were pulled from the head and chest of 60 year old hotel operator during third degree questioning in Fayette county. Monaghan’s son testified briefly and investigators catalogued stains on the Bertillon room floor as part of the probe.
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Charles
J.margiotti
Frank’.Monaghan
Br. C. W. Muehlberger
Northwestern University
Monaghan
Fayette County
Bertillon
Nontown
Muehlberger
Lincoln
Uniontown
Red Garden
Pennsylvania
Frank C., Jr
Yale University
Dounsely
Mayor to Attend Airline Hearing in Washington DC
Mayor D Boone Dawson and Charleston chamber of commerce officials will attend a Pennsylvania Central airline license hearing in the solicitor's room of the post office department. The proposal seeks daily passenger and mail service between Charleston and Pittsburgh with stops at Parkersburg and connections to major cities. Charleston representatives will press for mail carriage without pay until funding is arranged.
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Akron
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Flint
Mich
Pirates
Erie
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AWE
C. E. Hetzer
Ginia Airways
J.J. Donovan
Penn-Central Lines
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M Ri Po DeVan
Charleston Chambers of Commerce
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