House Set For Today's Battle On Dry Bureau
In Charleston today a pivotal vote looms as efforts to abolish the state department of prohibition intensify. TheHouse finance committee delays the budget action while supporters frame the move as economic efficiency and opponents warn of weakening prohibition enforcement. Delegates Thoroulll and Boggs steer the process amid heated party lines.
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Quinn
DHS
State Department of Prohibition
Charleston
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Voarda
Nnance
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Thoroulll
Jedciary
Delagate Boggs
Ritchie County
Prohibition Commission
McKelvie Announces Retirement From Farm Board
CHICAGO February 15 Samuel R McKelvie wheat member of the farm board announced he will retire from the federal body at the end of his term June 18 He said he is not a candidate to succeed Legge and expressed regret at the retirement while noting the board will continue long after both he and Legge depart The Nebraskan en route to Washington after a trip home cited the need for a devoted friend to the farmers as the board’s service continues with crops including wheat wool and cotton referenced in his remarks
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Samuel R. McKeivie
McKelvis
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Lagae
Washington
United Gates
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Jatset
Bean
Kelvie
Film Stars Separate As Romance Goes on Rocks
HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 15. Ina Claire, returning to film work with Samuel Goldwyn, confirms a separation from John Gilbert after months of marital strain. She notes their careers and rumors contributed to tension, recalls elopement to Las Vegas, and says she has no plans to divorce, though their romance remains unsettled.
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John Gilbert
Hollywood
Sha Claire
Samuel Goldwyn
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Broadway
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Las Vegas
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Gilbert
Ias Claire
Brie
Mme Claire
Deck
Jack
Wren
Lfe
Alfonso Seeks to Form Cabinet Amid Spain Crisis
Madrid reports King Alfonso holding talks with political leaders to form a cabinet that could influence the throne's fate after Premier Berenguer resigned. Factional conflicts complicate unity as police disperse crowds and prepare for possible disorder amid pre carnival tensions. Francisco Cambó meets the king in Barcelona while Berenguer is treated for an infected foot.
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Damaso Berenguer
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Francisco Cambo
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Berenguer
Einstein and Religion Discussed by Goldburg
Rabbi Ariel Goldburg of Virginia Street Temple delivers a sermon titled Einstein and Religion for The Gazette. The talk questions whether Albert Einstein, the modern thinker and author of the theory of relativity, aligns with religious tradition, exploring the long-standing clash between science and religion.
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Ariel Goldburg
Virginia Street Temple
Gazette
Albert Hinstein
Ria
Rabbie Artel Goldburg
Virginia Street
Soviets Plan Reprisals For Ban on Timber Purchases
Soviet authorities planned withdrawal and cancellations of millions of dollars in U S goods in retaliation for a timber ban amid rising reader indignation. Soviet press attacks on anti Soviet campaigns in the United States and Great Britain claim capitalist fears of socialism. Lumber workers held meetings urging Soviet workers to resist bourgeois lies.
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Eugene Lyons
United States
Great Britain
America
Narcotic Raids Blunder Shocks Officials Involving Canadian Heiress
Chicago February 15 federal narcotics raids on the gold coral apartments linked to Canadian millionaire barrister W Perkins Bull and American heiress Mrs. Mabeus Horlick Sidley were described as a blunder by counsel. Agents questioned Bull, Sidley, and others about a supposed secret code tied to a tobacco smuggling inquiry. Lawyers deny any solid basis, noting a prior damages suit and ongoing injunctions.
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Toront
London
Bull
Ridley
United States
John E. Kenoe
Bullahie
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Harrison
Bern
John Streeter Gidley
Itacine
Harrisons
Blin
Dr. Sidley
Lillian Leitzel Dies After Fall in Copenhagen Circus
Lillian Leitzel, famed trapeze artist, died in Copenhagen after a fall during a Valencia Music Hall act. Reports say she plunged from the trapeze when a rope broke, injuring her head and spine, despite earlier hopes for recovery. Her husband Alfredo Cardona rushed from Berlin. her Milwaukee family notes she died from the injuries, ending a celebrated circus career.
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Alfred
Pelfean
Milwaukee
Liien Sprother
Valencia Music Hall
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al- Tred
Lillian Seltzel
Teesona
Storm Damage Hits Shipping Near Hampton Roads
Norfolk reports a northwest storm wrecked or grounded several vessels. The Beauty and St Joseph sank off Cape Henry while crew were saved by a fishing boat. Port Armstrong remained aground near Cape Lockout as the guard cutter Carrabnousett stood by. The Oriento steamship Orion, 150 miles off Cape Pear, was making headway toward Hatteras at six knots.
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Oritant, Oriente! Navigation Company
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Hatteras
Franchises for Charleston and West Virginia Rise in Middle Atlantic Loop
The Middle Atlantic league approves Charleston Huntington and Beckley along with Hagerstown Md expanding to eight teams. Managers Watt Powell and Johnny Stuart press for Sunday baseball and park upgrades. Contention over membership ends with approval after Holloway's threat to switch leagues.
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Montgomery
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Watt Powell
Johnny Stuart
Elmer M. Deiley
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Oopemta
Turntown
Stuart
Hunington
Veterans relief bill expected to pass House tomorrow
Congressional leaders push veterans measure amid drought relief debate. President Hoover potential veto looms as Mellon opposes the plan to back loans on insurance certificates up to 58 percent of value. Senate moves to speed appropriation bills while debate over naval construction and adjournment looms.
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Tri-State league plans uncertain say president
Lon H. Sarringer said no plans for 1931 and left decisions to league members. Reported disbanding viewed as likely after ties with the Middle Atlantic. members listed include Charleston Huntington Beckley Ashland Logan and Wil-Tamsen.
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Wil- Tamsen
Washington praised as engineer by Hoover in Washington note
President Hoover writes foreword for a George Washington memorial edition, praising Washington's engineering vision. Hoover calls Washington a modern engineer, reclaimer of Virginia swamps, promoter of waterway and highway projects, and a potent intellectual force. He forecasts Washington’s ideas remaining inspiring a century after 1932.
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Middle Atlantic league expands to six WV and five PA teams
The Middle Atlantic league voted to admit Charleston Huntington and Beckley from the Tri State circuit and add two Maryland clubs Hagerstown and Cumberland, expanding to six West Virginia teams, four Pennsylvania teams, and two Maryland teams. West Virginia cities Wheeling Parkersburg Clarksburg Charleston Beckley join. The move aims to stabilize travel and attract crowds around 400 on weekdays and over 1,000 on Sundays.
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L. G. Miller
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A. O. Smith
Nellie Melba Reported Seriously In Sydney
Reports from Sydney quote hospital officials as saying Nellie Melba's condition remains unchanged while Reuters notes she showed possible improvement after a relapse. The 72 year old singer's physician declined to comment further citing the patient's welfare.
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Reuters
Charges Companion With Alley Robbery
Fred Thomas reported riding in a truck with Louis Angelo and others when attacked in Fry's alley. He was beaten and robbed of 17 dollars. Angelo was accused of the assault and theft. The case was placed in city jail awaiting a police court hearing this morning.
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Fred Thomas
Louis Anggelo
Angelo
Ewalt
Navy More Important Than Roads, Will Says
A letter from Santa Monica dated February 15 recounts a travel return from Albuquerque noting fog and altitude of seventy five feet. The writer mentions a Red Cross fundraiser and jokes about political spending, with references to the Republican party and aircraft budgets.
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