Hoover Holds Conferences With Leaders
President-elect Hoover spent February 21 conferring with advisers and leaders on cabinet choices. Borah declined the attorney generalship, preferring to stay in the Senate. Henry M. Robinson and Secretary Mellon also conferred, with labor secretary candidates including Donk Lewis and James J. Davis. Farm policy and tariff issues were discussed, with Tilson hoping Congress could convene between April 1 and 15.
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Washington
Hoover
Whder
Borah
Idaho
W. N. Donk
Brotherhood of Railway Treatmen
von L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
James J. Davis
Eugenemeyer
Federal Farm
Joan Beard
Carl Vrooman
Tinois
Wilson
Cs Hubert Work
Sipublican National Committay
Zsd Mepresattative
Newton
Minnesota
Tapublican
Western Speakers Bureau
Mr. Hoover
Wood
Representative Wood
Indiana
Congressional Campaign Committee
Robinson
Representative Tilson
Connecticut
House
Congress
Tilsor
Search of Residences Ordered in Chicago
Chicago police commissioner William F. Russell ordered a systematic city wide search for liquor law violators. The plan targets private and public premises including alleys and garages. Officials agreed to raise the Moran gang killers reward to fifty thousand dollars.
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Chicago
William F. Russell
Imhia Wight
Moran Gang
Russell
Kellogg Pact Ratified by Irish Free State
Dublin February 21 The senate today ratified the Kellogg pact for renunciation of war. The vote was unanimous after a debate in which several speakers voiced strong criticism of the document.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Senate
Elm Street Closure Affects Evening Pugs Route
Local wordplay notes Willie Willis could not return home from Pugs before dark as Elm Street closes at 84, with the other street routing past Braveyara. Copyright details appear attributed to 2925 Publishers Synificata.
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Pugs
Elm Street
Hello World Radio Owner Seeks Applause in Senate
J K Henderson owner of radio station KIKI in Shreveport Louisiana presented 163231 affidavits endorsing his programs as he opposed KYOO Tulsa for the 857 frequency. He testified before Senator Ransdell and Louisiana delegation that KIKI is popular in the south and its wavelength should not be changed. His opening greeting drew applause from a large crowd.
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Washington
J. K. Henderson
KIKI
Sheveport
KYOO
Tulsa
Oklo
Media Commission
Henderson
Shreveport
Ransdell
Louisiana
South
Krop
Salary Raiser Becomes A Law In West Virginia
The House of Delegates enacted a law increasing elective state officer salaries from 5 000 to 7 000 annually with governor Gore and the board of public works backing the measure. The governor and state Supreme Court judges keep 10 000. Twelve bills passed, including the salary raise, and local measures faced constitutionality debates as the session adjourned.
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House of Delegates
Senate
Gore
Board of
Pubiic Works
House
State Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
United States
Poling
Philipps
Lakin
Gay
Logan County
Davis
Ritchie
Pleasants County
Heimick
Tucker County
White
Parkersburg
Smith
Lincoln County
Hugue
Ohio County
Hoover
Marlon County
Wyong
England to Carry Fight to Court for Seat Win
England will take his bid to the state supreme court to challenge the November election result. County court had rejected Kanawha recounts and issued a certificate placing Joseph L. Smith of Beckley, a Democrat, in the seat by 208 votes. England’s attorney announced possible writs to compel acceptance of Kanawha recounts and to challenge ballots in Raleigh and Fayette counties.
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B. T. England
Catry
State Supreme Court
Congress
Charles Ailente
Kanawha
Joseph L. Smith
Beckley
Ritchie
England
Smith
Raleigh
Fayette County
Supreme Court
Navy Bill To Be Passed By Senate On Washington Birthday
The Senate is expected to pass the naval appropriation bill with 17 million dollars for a cruiser program. Senator Reed will read Washington's Farewell Address as he retires on March 4, after debate limits end. Five new cruisers to begin keel laying by June 30, rest to follow in 1930. Edge's canal survey resolution displaced briefly, then set aside until after the bill's passage.
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Washington
James A. Reed
Missouri
George Washington
Senate
Missoutian
Little Navy
Hale
Maine
Naval Affairs Committee
Glenpie
Black
Alghema
Blaine
Wieconsin
Frazier
Harth Dakota
Brookhart
Iowa
Nye
North
Dnkola
Edge Bie
Millwuster
Edge
Net Persey
Peru and Chile Report Differ on Boundary Settlement
Reports from Santiago claim a boundary settlement between Peru and Chile has been reached with Tacna to Peru and Arica to Chile. Despatches from Lima and Washington vary on finality. protocols to seal the agreement and future arbitration treaties are noted. An Elated Pershing welcomed conciliatory methods while Peru and Chile finalize terms based on the San Jose river line and an international Arica port plan.
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New York
Tacna-Arica
Chile
Per
Santiago
Lima
Tacha
Peru
Arica
Washington
State Department
John J. Pershing
American Fiebiliary Commission
Wes
Paris
Santago
Associated Preas
Lia
Alexander P. Moore
Moore
San Jose
Legula
Lindbergh Accepts First Official Government Post
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh accepts an official government advisory post with the Commerce Department aeronautics branch. Secretary Whitting announced the appointment noting Lindbergh will advise on civil aviation regulation airports and airways research and accident prevention. The role pays only for time served and does not require permanent Washington residency.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Government
Techntist
Aeronautics
Commerce Department
Whitting
Lindvergh
Withem PF. MacCracken, Jr
Department
Coloniel Lindbergh
WasMngton
Whiting
Lindbergh
Herbert Hoover
Seronautics
Tariff Hearing Sparks Clash Over Long Staple Cotton
Washington set as a tariff clash unfolds before the House Ways and Means Committee. New England and eastern thread manufacturers oppose a plan backed by Arizona and California Pima cotton growers for duties on long staple cotton, while jute and cotton groups push their positions. A weight session was required as over ten witnesses testified and rest of the week eyed for more hearings.
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Washington
New England
House
Ways and Means
Arizona
California
Suppression of Revolt Tests China Unity in Shantung
Shanghai dispatch reports the government acted to quell a Shantung revolt as nationalist forces, aided by 3000 veterans, form an independent zone. General Feng Ahsiang and Chang Tsung Chang spark anxiety with troop buildups and claims to five barred flag. Japan tensions persist over Shantung demobilization and Chefoo loyalties, with U S and British observers cautious amid stalled Sino Japanese talks.
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Shantung
China
Hanking
Fomer Peking
Shaotung Province
Feng Ahsiang
Henan Province
Chang Tsung-Chang
Feng
Nanking
Shintung
Dem
Tsiwan
Japan
Chang Ysung-Chang
Chonjy
Chefoo
Létay Webber
United States
Peking
Tebel
Checu
Shahghai
Trenton
Bristol
Manila
Chefoa
Shentung
Chang
Chang Tsung-Ciang
Yungkow
Tengchow
Hwancsien
John B. Clark
Clark Thread
Hensé Turi
Page
Bart
Second Day of Search For Four Prisoners
The second day of Shortie D. H. Stephenson's search for one of the men who attacked the janitor at the county jail and escaped was fruitless. Four escapes were seen in Kentucky before heavy snows slowed progress. The janitor Elvin Whittington lingered in hospital after being beaten. Suspects Lindle Nog, the Bias brothers, and others were pursued as authorities tightened guards.
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Shortie D. H. Stephenson
Kentucky
Jan Bledle
Adron
Dana Bins
Brothera
Proctor
Jerrold Flemmer
Virgil Kemplin
Jall
Elvin Whittington
Mountain State Hospital
Whittington
Morehead
Lieble
Bias Brothers
West Virginia Struggles Under Heavy Snow Burden
Snow blankets West Virginia from panhandle to panhandle towns with depths from 5 to 16 inches, causing travel delays, halted mail routes, and disrupted trolley service. Deepest snowfall reports come from Grafton at 18 inches and Martinsburg at 14. One death is linked to shoveling in Welch.
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West Virginia
Panhandle
Wales
State Road Commission
Welch
Mullens
Wheeling Arcs
Grafton
Martinsburg
Wheeling
Elkins
Clarksburg
Charleston
Keyzer
Parkersburg
Huntington
Princeton
W. J. Compton
Snow Storm Strains WV Up Through Night in Charleston
Weather bureau foresees more snow today as public and private agencies rush to clear lanes and restore lines across southern West Virginia. Charleston clears streets all night with extra crews. interurban cars and buses struggle but resume service. Sides of hills closed to sledding as traffic accidents rise and records list historic snowfalls since 1904.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Bluefield
State
Reed Commission
Custines J
Charteston
Streeh
Weather Bureau
Coolidge to Speak At Commencement Ceremony
President Coolidge plans a full day of routine work and a cabinet holiday before retirement. He will deliver his farewell address at George Washington University commencement tomorrow evening, aiming to close his term with a balanced treasury and possible surplus.
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Washington
Feb
Coolidge
Hoover
Ong
Budges Lord
Treasury
George Washington University
Fisher Is Given 10 Year Sentence
KEYSER February 21 Ten seats in prison was the sentence imposed on Dr Otto Fisher today at Mineray county court after Judge Jay A Valentine denied him a new trial from his conviction Last December on 9 charge of having performed an ilegel operation in connection with the death of Biss Lormie Beckone a 21 student nprae of Harrisonburg Va Dr Fisher a well known eye ear and nose specialist was described by the judge as guilty and with circumstances pointing to his guilt
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Keyser
Otto Fisher
Mineray County Court
Jay A. Valentine
Biss Lormie Beckone
Nprae
Harrisonburg
Judge Valentine
Hardeanburg
Censorship in Force Throughout Spain
London reports from Madrid say strict censorship is in force across Spain following yesterday's decree disbanding the artillery corps. Advices indicate the kingdom is quiet with no disturbances in Segovia or Falluca, despite earlier reports of unrest.
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London
Madrid
Spain
Segovia
F Fallcla
Car Contract Awarded For 1500 Steel Hopper Cars
Huntington February 31 The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad awarded a 1 500 steel hopper car contract totaling 8 3200 000 to the American Car and Foundry company of Huntington A second contract for 500 similar cars costing 1 150 000 went to the Richmond Car Works of Richmond Virginia
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Huntington
D. J. Herahan
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
American Car and
Fourcity Company
Richmond Car Works
Richmond
Charleston Muskegon Road Plans Looming
Representatives of thirteen cities meet in Columbus on March to discuss a proposed United States highway linking Charleston West Virginia with Muskegon Michigan. Read outlines include Pomeroy Athens Columbus Bellefontaine Lima Defl sore Bryan in Ohio and Hillsdale Marshall Grand Rapids in Michigan.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mickegon
Mich
Pointe
Pomeroy
Athens
Bellefontaine
Lima
Detlsore
Bryan
Ohio
Hillsdale
Marshall
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Capitol Levy Passes House to Complete State Capitol
The House of Delegates approved a direct five cent levy on the 100 dollar property value to fund the state capitol, sending the measure to the Senate. Debate centered on funding methods but support for completing the capitol was strong among delegates and leaders, with Governor-elect Conley backing the plan.
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House of Delegates
Williard G. Ganley
Herold Mathews
Kanawha
Capitol
Mineral
Fogle
Fleasants
Gallaghey
Welvel
Hodges
Roane
Massie
Mercer
Morgan
Marion
McCulloch
Ohio
Poling
Barbour
Prather
Wirt
Rairden
Mason
Rextoad
Grant
Scott
Randolph
Smith
Doddridge West
Tuckerns
Mees
Evans
Haymond
Hiner
Hutchinson
Crow
Delores Hurry, Gay
Logan
Hull
Pocahontas
Harvey W. Haremer
Harrison
Wysong
Wabater
J. W. Luther
McDowell
Lacy I. Rice
Herkeley
HS Vandervort
Monongalis
Kidd
Gilmer
Harvey
Bragton
Tootson
Mason County
Sie
Berkeley
Wso
Webster Cou
Washington Lived In Good Old Days
New York shows Washington's birthday speeches framed as praise for a republic not yet formed. The writer riffs on modern issues while recalling a time with no republicans, no tax, and no disarmament talks, imagining a simpler era.
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Washington
Wil
New York
Tom
Rome
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