Senate Votes Near on Blaine Resolution to Repeal Liquor Law
Senate leaders moved toward a vote on repealing the eighteenth amendment by adopting a Blaine repeal plan modified to require state convention ratification and remove a provision allowing Congress to bar saloons. Senator Robinson steered changes amid partisan debate, with expectations of a two thirds vote and possible extra sessions if needed.
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Blaine
Washington
Congress
Robinson
Arkansas
Wis
Rosinson
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Salary Revision Outlined in Bill in House
Delegate FE Wayne Coffindaffer proposes a broad overhaul of teachers certification laws and new salary scales. The measure would abolish emergency and third grade certificates and set pay rates of 345 for third grade, 860 for second grade, 380 for first grade by exam, 895 for standard normal, and 118 for college graduates.
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Harrison
Bill Coffindafter
Favorable Rail and Rubber Trade Shifts Highlight Day
Reports from New York and Akron show rail traffic on 18 railroads up 7199 cars week over week, led by New York Central with a 3 percent gain as heavy coat shipments help reverse seasonal slowdown. Akron notes a 27.6 percent January rise in crude rubber consumption versus December, totaling 22,492 long tons, with December at 16,990. The Waco Aircraft Corp announces Brazil's recent purchase of ten planes totaling about 100000 dollars, part of a 14 month run totaling near one million.
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New York
New York Central
Akron
Rubsber Manufacturers’ Association
Huey Accusations Roil New Orleans Senate Probe
NEW ORLEANS February 15 Fy Former state tax commission head Harley Bozeman testified before a senate committee investigating Representative John Overton's campaign that Huey Long as governor ran a Kingfish's pledge book forcing officials to sign four year loyalty, and ordered doubled taxes on New Orleans papers and major advertisers. Bozeman recalled Long demanding resignations and said Governor O K Allen signed the book.
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New Orleans
H. P. Long
Harley HB. Bozeman
State Tax Commission
Senate
John H. Overton
Long
Louisiane
O. K. Alien
State Highway Commission
Bozeman
Ansell
Bank Holdup Ends in Bandit’s Death at San Diego Bank
A middle aged bandit was killed during a holdup at the United States National Bank in San Diego California. James E. Russell cashier and son of the bank president killed the bandit. Warren A. Meade clerk was shot by a policeman who mistook him for an accomplice.
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San Diego
Calif
United States National Bank
James £. Russell
Warren A. Meade
State Legislature Acts and Debates Report
The House approved a two year moratorium on trust deeds and mortgages on homes and farms and submitted a constitutional amendment granting the legislature authority to impose a cupitation tax. A bill to prohibit sun Sunday navies during church hours was rejected. Several labor and contract bills were not returned to committee and four local fame transfer bills passed. The Senate received two bills to reduce sheriff fees for feeding prisoners and to make farm agent appointments optional with county courts, five measures from the House were referred to committees, and representatives were named on a joint committee to probe the Hinton tol bridge deal.
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Senate
Hinton Tol Bridge
Senate hears Insull tale in early inquiry turn
The Senate banking committee questioned Owen D Young and Charles G Dawes as it examines Samuel Insull Jr and his fugitive father section of the Insull empire. The panel aired alleged stock sales to favored customers at below market price and unrecorded profits. A federal trade commission inquiry followed with testimony about the Insull practices.
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Senate
Uvity
Owen D. Young
Charles G. Dawes
Samuel Insult, Jr
Greece
Young Insull
Young
Pe Prpe
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Gari H.depitt
Senate race decision due today in McDowell county contest
The senate privileges and elections committee is expected to decide today in the Millencer-Ruthertor seat contest. Proponents of the Mislender cause claim to have made a strong case while committee sessions have been executive. Senator Wise offered no comment on the proceedings.
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Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Senate
McDowell County
Moet
Perry N. Wisemen
Nicholas
Farley Campaign Draws Mass Access Requests
In a national tour, Jim Farley drew crowds wherever he went, with thousands seeking federal appointments. Secretaries arranged interviews as Farley visited Warm Springs, Florida, South Carolina, and Minnesota, while aides managed a growing line of hopefuls at his Newark headquarters.
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Roosevelt
Florida
South Carolina
Newark
Aptian
Farley
Debt Moratorium Passes House in West Virginia
The House of Delegates approved a two year moratorium on foreclosures for farms and homes by a vote of 88 to 2 led by Delegate Obie Carden. The bill heads to the Senate for concurrence as leaders say amendments may be needed to extend levy act provisions to minor levying bodies.
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West Virginia
House
Obie Carden
Wyoming
Senate
Boards of Education
Huntington Park Commission
Policemen's and
Pease Tuer Fa
Extortionist Ends Own Life at Kemper Home
Kansas City police report a would-be extortionist shot himself after threatening to kill H. Crosby Kemper’s one-year-old daughter at the City Bank and Trust president’s home. A scribbled note read Goodbye, mother. Can’t stand to see you hungry. Suspect W. K. Lattin alias William Peyton, previously jailed in Hutchinson for transporting Wynor.
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Feb
H. Crosby Kemper
City Bank and Trust Company
Sally Ann Kemper
W. K. Lattin
William Ayton
Hutchinson
Kas
Wynor
Mate
Ermper
Lattin
Mr. Kemper
Mrs. Collins Dies at 71 After Illness in Charleston
Mrs Lucy G Collins 71 wife of Justus Collins of 1116 Kanawha Street Charleston W V died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon of heart trouble at home. Formerly Miss Macy Cletrude Deri daughter of Major John H Vind Fennie W Dent of Cave Springs Co She survived by husband and four children Helen C G Beury Allen Waters jr Mrs Richard Venable and George R Collins all of Charleston She belonged to St Johns Episcopal Church Galley Dames and Huguenot Society She was active in charitable work and known for sympathy The funeral is to be at St John s Church Rev John Gnas D D to conduct services No date set George R Collins is in the West Body at Simpson s Funeral Home No flowers please.
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Justus Selling
Kanawha Street
Heart Browble
Collings
Macy Clértrude Deri
John H. Vind Fennie W. Dent
Cave Springs
Collins
Helen CG. Beury
Joseph BE. Beury
Allen Waters, Jr
Richard Venable
George BR. Collins
Tharleston
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St. John’s Church
John Gnas
D. D
George R. Gollins
West
Simpson
Tienda Shend
Probe Still On Officials Claim Investigation Active
State police investigation into disputed ballots en route to the state Supreme Court remains active, officials say. Governor Conley and Colonel Osborn deny reports the probe was closed, noting progress without revealing specifics and declining to predict arrests. The ballots concern the contested election for a judge's seat in the wine temmth jurisdiction.
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Barbour County
Supreme Court
Colt. R. L. Osborn
William G. Conley
Wse
Osborn
State Supreme Court
Board Approves Inaugural Plans for WV Governor-elect H G Bump
West Virginia board of public works approved plans for the inaugural in Elkins for governor elect H G Bump. Parade routes include the state capitol grounds and officials as well as veterans groups. Oath of office to be administered by Judge Maxwell with Gov elect Bump delivering the inaugural address.
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State Board of Public Works
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Povernor
Duke of Economy
Kump
Nelala
National Guard Companyes
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
United Spanish War Veterns
Hoy Scouts
Sylvia
W. G. Conley
Ofice
Hagmond Maxwell
State Supreme Court
Mr. Koontz
Eye Witness Tells Story of Roosevelt Assassination Event
Rex Saffer reports in Miami on February 15 the shooting of Franklin D Roosevelt and the nearby bystanders at Bayfront Park. Joe Zingara fired five shots directed at Roosevelt as Mayor Anton Cermak and others were struck. Bystanders Mrs Gill and Russell Caldwell among those harmed. Cermak in critical condition.
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Miami
Fla
Joe Zingara
Frankin
Roosevelt
Austin
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Joe H. Gill
Florida Public Service Company
BE | Sinnott
New York
Margaret Kruls
Newark
Committee Postpones Postoffice Location Decision in Charleston
The inter department committee of federal buildings postponed the Charleston postoffice site question due to the absence of Major Fer ty K Heath and his aide LG Martin. A follow up meeting is set for Saturday to reach a decision, according to available advices.
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Ferty K. Heath
the Treasury
LG. Martin
Charleston
Chicago Chief Is Shot In Chest as He Stands By Speaking Platform
A Miami gunman wounded Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak and four others while aiming at President-elect Roosevelt. The shooter, Joe Zingara of New York, claimed he wanted to kill all presidents. Roosevelt remained unharmed and attended to victims before continuing to New York.
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Cermak
Mito Mobile
Roosevelt
BR. B. Gautter
Miami
Beyfront Park
Chicago
Vincent Astor
Joe Zingara
New York
Fla
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Anton Cermak
Italy
Mr. Roosevelt
Zingera
Joe Gil
Mian
Wiliam Sinnott
Russell Caldwell
Margaret Kruls
Newsark
N. J
W. F. Cross
James W. Galloway
Bayfront
Astor
Gore
F Kill Presidents Says Gunman At Bayfront Arena
Robert H. Gore of Chicago identified the assailant who fired near Roosevelt at Bayfront Park. The gunman reportedly declared F Kill as presidents and Kill gli officers amid a riotous crowd. Herbert Hoover earlier toured as president-elect in 1929 on a Belin Isle vacation route.
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Robert H. Gore
Chicago
Roosevelt
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Zingara
New York
Gore
Bayfront Par
Herbert Hoover
Miami
Belin Isle
Hoover Reacts To Roosevelt Assassination Attempt
President Hoover expressed shock at the Miami shooting during the Roosevelt reception and telegrammed Roosevelt wishing him safety. Secret service doubled protection at the White House after the attempt. Hoover asked for news on Mayor Cermak's condition as details were relayed by Theodore Joslin and W. H. Moran.
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Hoover
Miami
Roosevelt
Secret Service
White House
Hoovér
Cermak
Theodore Joslin
Associated Pres
W. H. Moran
Joe ©. Murphy
Murphy
Governor Grants Tuberculosis Prisoner Pardon Plan
Governor William G. Conley renewed a conditional pardon program for tuberculosis inmates at Moundsville prison. Pardoned patients must seek treatment at a recognized hospital, remain under sanitarium supervision, and submit monthly reports while recovery. Parole board recommendations guide releases and costs are borne by relatives.
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State Penitentiary
Penitentiary Hospital
William G. Conley
Moundsville
Noite Hay
Albert G. Jenkins
Will Advises Senate To Look Into Mirror
Santa Monica Call reports a provocative blast urging the Senate to examine itself over relief measures. The writer claims Hoover will use a direct confrontation with Congress, denouncing lawmakers and prompting public surprise at the lack of action.
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Senate
Santa Monica
Hoover
Congress
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