Prohibition Debate Shapes West Virginia Legislature
Prohibition moves to center stage as lawmakers tackle repeal issues. A joint committee will study how to record West Virginia’s repeal stance while the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares a report on the Butcher State repeal submission. Proposals include conventions, pe use of the legislature for a repeal vote, and delegating selection by counties. Senate leaders discuss amending to ban intoxicating square drinks in public places.
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John L. Bowen
Associated Press
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Howe
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Smith
C. Marlon
Johnson
Ratiawha
Jam of Bills Faces Senate Jam in Final Week
Washington February 26 The Senate faces a historic jam as eight of eleven major supply bills await White House action in the last session week before inauguration. Leaders hope to finish most in conference and consider major measures such as beer legalization. A vote on the 4.05 percent beer bill may come this week despite questions about President Hoover’s possible response. The Senate and House convene tomorrow with Hull-Walcott foreclosure moratorium debate and unfinished business from prior sessions.
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Hull-Walcott
Motorma Willie Willis Statement From Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR shows Willie Willis quoting unclear remarks about washing and urgency. The passage lacks coherent action, names, dates, or concrete event details to form a clear news item. Further readable context is needed to craft a proper summary.
Jap Armies Meet Little Trouble in Jehol
Two Japanese armies move toward Jehol cities as Chinese resistance dwindles. Advancing forces reach Chia ping and Huayang while railways burn and Chaoyang is abandoned. Casualties reported around 1000 as Japanese operations press across Manchuria amid cold, harsh conditions.
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Associated Press
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Huayang
Joke
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Kalu
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Rail
Repeal Issue Still Popular in State Legislatures
A national survey notes repeal of Prohibition has become the leading topic as 41 states convene. Indiana acts decisively by repealing the bone dry provision and proposing ratification. Other states move on taxes pensions bank safety and energy measures amid broader reform discussions.
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Frank
Sen Hull Shifts To War Debts And Trade War
Roosevelt aides weigh war debts and revived world trade as Cordell Hull moves beyond Sino Japanese tensions. Tugwell met with Roosevelt’s incoming secretary in Washington while William Bullitt’s arrival sparked speculation about diplomatic roles.
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Wilson Attorney General Thomas Wats Gregory Dies
Thomas Wats Gregory former attorney general in the Wilson cabinet died early today in New York at age 64 after pneumonia and pleurisy complications. Born in Crawfordsville Mississippi he studied at Southwestern Presbyterian University and the University of Virginia before practicing law. Colonel Edward M. House notified relatives as Gregory’s wife, son, and daughter were at his bedside.
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Miss
Power of Gods Word Discussed by Evangelist at Charlcaton Tabernacle
The sermon by Eula Del Ori, a Kentucky woman evangelist, argued that the power of God’s word created and sustains the world through faith. She contrasted biblical creation with evolutionary claims, stressing scriptural authority over scientific theory.
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Goapal Tabernacle
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Kentucky
Auto Crash Injures Several Near Charleston Sunday
A head on collision at stop No 3 left Mrs Carrie Gates of stop No 5 Charleston hospitalized with a fractured skull and serious injuries. A second woman and a man were treated for injuries as two cars carrying about 30 gallons of whiskey collided. Officals seized the liquor and pursued two bootleggers as Mrs Gates unconscious was removed from the wrecked car.
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Charleston
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Plaenurse
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Saviry Charteston
Custer
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Swiaiekt
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Gates
Republicans Seek Harmony in Party Rally on Capitol Hill
Washington February 26 Republican leaders gathered for an all day envicus to rally the party for future elections while progressives in the House backed a national non partisan organization seen as a possible prelude to a third party. Representative Peavey endorsed Senator Norris for an independent group with Everett Sanders signaling a hands off stance on expulsions connected to the Roosevelt Garner ticket.
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Tcket
Mitchell Quits As Bank Head
Charles E. Mitchell resigns as director and chairman of National City Bank of New York. He cites public criticism and aims to protect the institution while testifying before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee on past events at the bank and its securities affiliate.
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Ford to Take Stock in Two Detroit Banks
Detroit Free Press reports Henry Ford plans to subscribe to the capital stock of two new Detroit banks to take over First National Bank and Guardian National Bank of Commerce. Ford would own all stock and control board and officers, with merger details to follow.
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Grocers convene in Charleston for statewide meeting
Some 800 grocers are expected to attend Charleston for the first annual West Virginia Association of Retail Grocers convention. Janssen of the National Association arrives to aid in forming a permanent body and advising on cooperation, with sessions at the Daniel Boone hotel or Shrine mosque.
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Tor
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Roosevelt Announces Two More Members Of His Official Family
President-elect Roosevelt announces Henry A Wallace of Iowa as secretary of sericulture and James A Farley of New York as postmaster general. Details note Farley leads the Democratic National Committee and will stay as party chair.
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Herbert Hoover
Chicago Mayor Stricken With Pneumonia
Chicago mayor Anton Cermaz contracted pneumonia in the lung, with doctors warning it may spread but another physician labeling it a small localized area. Attending physicians say 24 to 42 hours will show whether the condition worsens or remains contained, as bulletins note prior lung congestion.
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Ohio Banks Curtail Payments to Defeat Heavy Withdrawals
Akron five banks vote to operate on a restricted withdrawal basis and Dayton declares a three day banking holiday for three banks. Governor White plans to introduce legislation to avoid a statewide banking holiday. Winters National Bank president says move protects faithful depositors amid hysteria. Akron mayor Sparks urges action in hope of helpful legislation to be introduced by the governor.
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Roosevelts Say Farewell To Neighbors on Hudson
Hyde Park residents bid farewell to Franklin D Roosevelt and his family as they prepare to move to Washington. The president elect attended a Saint James Episcopal Church service with his mother wife and daughter Anna Roosevelt Dall. Neighbors cheered as the limousine departed and the Roosevelts planned a brief stay at Hyde Park before leaving for New York and Washington.
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James Roosevelt King
Hyde Park
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Cambridge
Mass
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Pravkiin, Jr
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Russian Grand Duke Dies in France at 66
Roquebrune Cap Martin France February Grand Duke Alexander Michailovitch brother in law to the last czar of Russia died at 66. Former grand admiral of the Russian navy during the revolution, he suffered a spinal affliction from an accident in New York three years ago. He had lived in Paris and near Menton, survived by Grand Duchess Alexandrovna and four children. Funeral planned Wednesday at the Russian chapel in Menton with three sons and son in law en route.
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Alexander Michailovitch
Russia
Arkady Roumenois
New York
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Paris
Mereton
Kenieexandrovna
Youssoummors
Prince Youssouport
Menton
Stop Trade and War Halt Says League View
A Calit report from Monica on February 26 notes twenty one nations denounce Japan’s invasion of China. The league urges no trade with aggressors to stop bloodshed, arguing economic pressure can deter war. The piece reflects frustration at ongoing global conflict and advocates unity among member and non member states.
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