Highest Tariff Schedule Fixed For Agriculture
Washington reports the Senate completed revision of the tariff bill raising farm rates and sending a version to the White House with the highest agricultural schedule in history. Seven increases were approved while others were rejected amid warnings against unjustified levies. Senators Harrison and Norbeck voiced concern over potential debenture effects and bread tax proposals.
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Senate
Hoover
Republian
Harrison
Mississippi
Treasury
Biniie
Wisconsin
Detroit man confesses to nine poison slayings across globe
James Baker, 75, arrested near Farmington after a year on the run in New York poisoning case. He claims to have killed or poisoned eight men and a ninth with a revolver, detailing a spree from Bombay to Hamburg and stating his motive was to witness effects and derive a “funny” mental satisfaction.
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James Baker
New York
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Farmington
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India
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Germany
Zlenry
Gaw
Cuggenhelm Laboratory
Warren
Ohio
Gulf Point
Venezuela
Bayonne
N. J. Inte
Houston
Texas
Honeycut
Nolo
Panay Island
Philppine
United States
Guggenheim Laboratory
New
Governor Denies Snook Stay of Execution in Ohio Case
Gov. Cooper refused to grant a 30 day respite for Dr. James H. Snook, former Ohio State professor, to permit a U S Supreme Court appeal. Snook faces execution February 28 for murder. lawyers plan to docket the case next week once certified records arrive.
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Cooper
James H. Snook
Ohio State University
Snook
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Monkey-Famed Scopes Marry In Tropics
Monkey-Famed Scopes of Dayton Tennessee has married Mildred Walker in Maracaibo Venezuela where he works as a geologist. They met February 3 and Scopes, age 29, was the central figure in the 1925 Tennessee trial over teaching evolution, defended by Clarence Darrow. the case ended with his acquittal.
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Venezuela
Scopes
Dayton
Tenn
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Solentist
Geological Department
Venezuela Gult OU Company
Mildred Walker
Dayton High School
Clarence Darrow
Tate
William Gonnings Brean
Gailty
Quiz Suspects To Find Grave
In Wooster Ohio on February 20 1937 Tony La Facis Akros and Charles Treske faced renewed questioning over the disappearance and presumed burial of four year old Melvin Horst of Orrville. Prosecutor Mary Graven ordered further interrogation as officials seek to connect Hannah’s broad confession to the boy’s fate.
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Melvin
Orrvilte Ipa
Treska
Akron
Mary Jon Graven
Danders
Wooster
Hannah
Earl Conaid
Junior
Pony Novesko
Faria
Charles Tresita
Melvin Horst
Hanenah
Earl Donald
Charles Hannah
Hanhsh
Elias Mod
Arthur Arnold
Arenolds
Graven
Walter J. Mougey
Ora
Slater
Crusade Against Anti Religious Activities Spreads
Moscow reports a broad campaign linking religious freedom to anti Soviet sentiment. Pope Pius XI urges united prayers as churches face closures, bans on bells, and atheism campaigns. International figures including the archbishop of Canterbury and General Rolteport are named in anti Soviet plots. March 6 protest actions are planned across Europe.
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Thired Press
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Holy Land
Jerusalem
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Cheistan
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England
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Henry Deverding
Cllaman
Deterding
Alexander Kerenaky
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Paris
Red Star
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United States
Pravda
Lotoshinsk
Bergeyevak
Woman to Hang in Arizona Spurns Fadeout Religion
Florence Arizona February 20 Mrs Eva Dugan 54 year old homewife convicted of murder faced death by hanging at sunrise tomorrow after a superior court jury found her sane Her attorneys appealed to the state supreme court hoping to stay the sentence but the attorney general said the court cannot intervene Preparations for the hanging were complete She declared there would be no last rites and she would die as she lived claiming two years to prepare Her defense claimed an unnamed youth killed A J Mathis a Tucson rancher who had employed her as a housekeeper and testified she had stated the real killer was the youth Yuck
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Ariz
Eva Dugan
Atpreme Court
Yesterdy
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Arizona
Alto
Supreme Court
A. J. Mathis
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Eday
Gambie
To Die as Murderer Mrs Dugan Asked Funds for Better Caskey
Mrs Dugan said she asked her father William McDaniels of Ceven Gal to send fifty dollars to buy a better caskey than the atute furniaker. She has already made herself an adornment of silk beads and artificial flowers.
Eielson's body found near wreckage in Alaska search
The body of Carl Ben Eielson, noted Arctic aviator, was recovered near his plane wreckage about ninety miles southeast of North Cape. Fellow mechanic Earl Borland was found last Thursday. both men disappeared Nov 6 on a flight from Alaska to the Nanuk. An international air funeral procession plans to transport the bodies to None and Seattle.
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Aleka
Carl Ben Eielson
Arctic
Harold Gillam
Elelson
Hielson
Borland
Alaska
Nanuk
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Elelacn
Alfred Lamen
Crosson
Gillam
Ed Young
Pat Reid
Torgether
Supenov
Gindgenev
Nix
Lomen
Ind
Eielson
Antarctic
Etelson
Seattle
Hatton
N. D
Naval Delegates Active in Recess
London delegates keep pressure on the London naval conference as Beek's adjournment allows French veto risk. Secretary Stimson and Prime Minister MacDonald held a two hour talk at the House of Commons to map reopening plans once the French delegation returns. Officials safeguard against a formal plenary session and expect ongoing negotiations near the prior settlement, amid French political instability and a possible longer adjournment beyond February 26.
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Beek
Tiwan
MacDonald
Reed
Stimson
Washington
Americana
Two Men Held In Embezzling Of Vet Funds
U S Secret Service agents questioned two men in Charleston last night as part of an embezzlement probe involving the state veterans aid fund. Investigators believe up to 10960 dollars were diverted by forging endorsements and cashing checks at local banks, with more arrests anticipated today or tomorrow. One suspect is said to have previously worked for the government and to have aided veterans or heirs in pursuing state aid claims.
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Veterans’ State
Roy King
United States Secret Service
Charleston
Move Pours Into Chicago Coffers
Chicago officials announce a public employee payroll relief plan as about 43 000 workers expect immediate payments. The Citizens Committee, led by Silas H Strawn, aims to raise 50 million from taxpayers within 24 hours, with a total pool of up to 450 million pledged. A special committee will decide distribution among Cook County governments.
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Silas H. Strawn
Cititers
Kescus
Jmites
Cook County
Silas H. Brawn
Lewie Ei
Mycra
Robert P. Carr
George ©. Fairweather
Rufus Daxes
Society joins farmers in assailing disgrace of dry law hypocrisy
A Philadelphia socialite a North Dakota farmer an ex senator and other notable figures testified before the House Judiciary Committee denouncing prohibition. They argued it humiliates the nation and undermines agriculture with widespread crime bribery and hypocrisy. Witnesses claimed bootleg liquor legal enforcement is lax and the 10th amendment should be reconsidered. Page 8 Part 2 continues.
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Philadelphia
North Dakota Plains
United States
Cinkiem Dougherty
Philadelsus
Pennsylvania
Pierce Blewett
Jamestown
North Dakota
Hig State
North
Chautemps Faces Cabinet Formation Challenge
Paris reports Camille Chautemps tasked with forming a new French government as cabinet crisis deepens after Tardieu downfall. Uncertainty looms despite plans to report to President Doumergue. Tar dieu's refusal to cooperate complicates coalition prospects, with left groups favored and Aris de Briend potentially taking foreign affairs.
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Camille Chautemps
France
Tardieu
Tar~ Dieu
Chautemps
Aris de Briend
M. Ghautemps
Doumergue
Oe Ber
M. Erisnod
M. Polncato
M. Taredieu
Imeseit
M. Teardieu
Chautempa
London
Chamber of Deputies
Hague
Wolverton Proposes 235 Bed Vet Hospital
Washington February 20. Representative Wolverton Republican West Virginia proposes construction of a 236 bed veterinary hospital in West Virginia at a cost of 1,000,300. The plan was announced today by the congressman detailing the project and funding.
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Washington
Veterana
Weat Virginis
Im & HI
Republican
Weat
Virginia
Chicago Mobilizes Millions to Fight City Crime War
Chicago businessmen form secret crime committee of seven millionaires to fund prosecutions of gangsters racketeers and corrupt politicians. Lead member Cal Robert Randopa named. plan to collect one million dollars for jury proof evidence. Separate charges loom for Rep Stanley Kunz and son over alleged payoffs to influence police jobs. prosecutions noted but details unclear.
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Chicago
Commerce Association
Millonaires
Waa
Cal
Robert I
Dopa
Inia
United States
Sranley H. Kunz
Stanley, Jr
Congressainen Hung
Stace
John A. Swanson
Stlon
Rogers Gets a Beat On Newspaper Men
Beverly Mills California February 26 dinner with Mr Barry Chandler and Mr Coolidge reveals a beat on all other newspaper men and asks about the general condition of the country. Discussion covers the lasting impact of the conference, Senate structure, prohibition, and the potential Hoover candidacy.
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Calif
Barry Chandler
Senate
Hoover
Mr. Kunikteo
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