Trouble Faces Democrat Plan To Boost Taxes
Washington dispatch reports party dissension over Roosevelt administration tax proposals. Key figures Garner and Roosevelt discuss balancing the budget via income tax and spending cuts while exploring revenue from gasoline and beer taxes. No consensus on a special session. lawmakers weigh the impact of proposed tax increases.
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Washington
Waa & Renerhl
Roosevelt
Garner Zeta
Garner
New York
Garnes
Democrata
Congress
Hoegel
West Virginia counties receive emergency relief loans
Nine agricultural counties in West Virginia were loaned 133,990 as part of 136,590 total emergency relief funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Counties including Gummer Monroe Pocahontas Grant Calhoun Ritchie Wirt Everton and Lewis had previously not received aid. Officials noted counties expected to sustain relief work without reverence, but funds were needed to cover January and February needs.
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West Virginia
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Yeaterday
Lewis
Gummer
Monroe
Pocahontas
Grant
Calhoun
Ritchie
Wirt
Everton
Actress Betty Compson Says Jewelry Stolen in Hollywood
Hollywood police opened a sealed report on Betty Compson claiming a man in a Western Union uniform robbed her at home last night, binding the couple and taking jewelry worth 1941.600. Compson refused to sign statements, citing threats and advice from her business manager. A detective reported she had been threatened by a caller and indicated she would not insure the loss.
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Hollywood
Janu
Betty Compson
Clonde
Mise Compson
Jeraes Cruze
Mine Cormpnon
Miss Compson
William D. Hawks
Wineberg
Lawyers Found Childs Body Is Guilty by Judge
Two Charleston attorneys W. 8. Pulley and Sherman H. Enry were found guilty by Judge McClintic of criminal contempt for taking possession of an automobile ordered released to Walter and Ted Hodge. The judge deferred sentencing until next Tuesday and ordered bonds of 1000 dollars each. The case reviewed evidence showing the lawyers favored the disposition of the car over their clients, amid liquor involvement and ownership questions. The automobile had been seized by federal authorities.
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Charleston
W. 8. Pulley
Sherman H. Enry
McClintic
Walter Hodge
Tams
Ted Hodge
United States
Tel Hodge
Hostge Wis
01 Million File At Peak Green Asserts
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, said unemployment reached an all time peak of 11,490,000 in November, a 130,000 rise from August. Trade union reports indicate December may be even higher, though he notes unemployment is rising rapidly this fall.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Hold Up Near City Hall Targets Two Robbers
Clarence Pitzgerald of Spring Hill was relieved of cash and a gold ring by two men on Alderson Street near Virginia. One robber, armed with a pistol, escaped with a scar on his left cheek and a 240 pound frame. The second man weighed about 150 pounds. Both described as very dark Negroes. Mrs. Jeannette Diehl reported she saw an old man pick up a dropped purse near Brooks Street.
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Spring Hi
Alderson Street
Virginia
Fitzgerald
Virginia Street
Jeannette Diehl
Virginis
Treat
Quarries
Brooka Street
Pre Lent Carnival Kicks Off New Orleans Mardi Gras Season
New Orleans formally opened carnival season with society dancing to the Night Revelers at a glittering hall. The observance signals weeks of grand functions climaxing in the week before Mardi Gras on February 2. Epiphany noted with a bayou blessing ceremony as a boy retrieved a golden cross for the procession.
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Fin
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Upi
Gros
Cirl Is Found Slain in Park in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police investigate the slaying of Rose McCloskey, 19, found dead under a large tree in Fairmount Park after a walk with fiancé Dennis Boyle, who was found dazed nearby. Police believe two assailants battered and stabbed her and assaulted Boyle. Also reported is Catherine Mohr, 31, who slashed her throat in Chicago, leaving a note about seeking death.
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Philadelphia
Rose McCliskey
Fairemont Park
Dennis Boyle
Boyle
New York
van O
Catherine Mohr
Lam
Maaybo
Woboty
Binme
Woman Exposes Merchant's Past In Cleveland Case
In Cleveland on January 6 a woman accused Glenn Ameeran, now calling himself Harry Stantey, of crimes tied to a 15 year old prison stay. Colorado authorities seek his capture for an alleged convict gang escape. Smeeman posted $1,000 bond as details emerge of a formerly respected merchant who built a Cleveland business with his wife, who remains unaware of the charges.
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Cleveland
Glenn Ameeran
Colorado
Smeeman
Harry Stantey
Smeemen
Em Meeman
Denver
Inquest Delayed As Mrs Schildhauer Weeps In Court
Chicago reports that the inquest into the death of bandmaster husband Frances Schildhauer was delayed as she reportedly became hysterical after former Deputy Sheriff Carl Buadberry testified to intimacies with her shortly before the fusp and was slain. May finds Sanddauer expecting a child, and she disappeared last night, later found at a friend's house.
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Chicago
Gan
Frances Schildhauer
Bandits Rob Closed Bank Then Escape With Cash
Three bandits held up a closed Farmers Savings Bank later in Westbrook. In Riinalant a bank examiner and deputy state official confronted by robbers who found an empty vault and cash drawer. The Westbrook hit yielded 2500 in currency before a pursuit ended near city limits.
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Hrockenberger
Farmers Savings Bank
Westbrook
Miam
Ian
Colonel Arnold taken by death at age 57 in West Virginia
Col Arnold, first superintendent of the West Virginia public safety department and first state commander of Spanish American War veterans, died of pneumonia at a hospital. He will lie in state before a Sunday service at St Pauls Episcopal. burial in the city. Born 1875 at Weston, he studied law at West Virginia University and served in the Spanish American War and World War I. He led West Virginia National Guard units and commanded the 160th Infantry overseas. He was a descendant of pioneer West Virginians.
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Jackson Arnold
Department of Public Safety
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia State Police
John Alfriend
St. Paul's Protestant
West Virginia
West, Virginia University
State University
Pielding Fi. Yost
University of Michigan
Spain
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Cheaptain
West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
White
West Virginia National Guards
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Inter
Camp Shet~by
Miss
160Th Infantry
Kentucky
Indiana
West
Virginia
Golene
Arnoyd
Pease
Serene Ae
Insurgents Back Farm Bill Amid Budget Debate
In Washington on January 1 a Democratic house leadership faced doubts over a large urban vote for emergency relief funds. After hours of speech making, progressives signaled broad support for the minimum price fixing plan, with Rep Tecumseh (R. N. J.) stating unity and possible amendments. LaGuardia backed the measure, while North Atlantic members prepared to vote no in protest of the levy, as Jones of Texas remained confident of passage.
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Washington
Jan
Yellef Oil
Roosevelt
Tecuntdi
R. N
Tammany
Fresh Chinese Troops Sent To Front In Shan hai kwan War
Chinese forces rush reinforcements in north China near Shan hai kwan as Nanking orders resistance. Marshal Chang Helao-Liang directs actions from Peiping Tientsin area with 3000 plus troops moving toward Japanese positions. Hostilities are expected to renew with observers warning of possible southward attack toward Tientsin Peiping.
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Notables Depart To Attend Funeral
Washington officials and lawmakers head to Northampton for former president Calvin Coolidge's funeral. Vice President Curtis leads a Senate delegation of 25. Chief Justice Hughes and Justice Stone join the group, with Hoover cabinet members and other officials included. A memorial prayer and eulogy preceded formal death notification.
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Salyin Coolidge
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Curtis
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Stone
Coolidge
Alate
Hoover
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Coolridge
ZeBarney Futilips
Sanste
Scaffolding Fire Hits New Interstate Building
Scaffolding on the Nee LC C building caught fire late today and burned for over an hour. Firemen fought the flames from the eight floor and nearby scaffolding as government workers and crowds watched. Cause undetermined. building not near completion.
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Fant
Interstate Commerce Communion
Heme
Cac- Meystone
Moorer
AIO
Plans to reform economy in incoming West Virginia government
The new legislature opens next week amid plans for budget centralization to save taxpayer money. Experts urge governor control of budgeting, with constitutional change and local fiscal boards proposed to streamline accounting and budgeting across counties.
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Mike
Pémedias
Board of Public Works
State Taxpayers Association
John P. Sly
State University Bureau of Government
College President's Wife Taken by Death
Elizabeth Carver Shawkey 38 wife of Dr Morris P Shawkey president of Marshall College died today after a yearlong illness. Funeral services will be held in Huntington with burial at the Shawkey family plot. She was a native of Plomout and formerly of Charleston before her 1902 marriage. She leaves husband and three sons, Mortis Carver John Wy Leonard A Shawkey.
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c—Mers
Elizabeth Carver
Shawkey
Marris P. Shawkey
Marshall College
Punerel
Sige
Eg Sho
Plomout
Eligabeth Shawkey
Charleston
Morris P Shawkey
Besd
Marshall Collent
Elizabeth L. Carver
A. A. Shawkey
Beauregard
Anthel
Elaine
Cleveland
Passing of Coolidge friend noted in Northampton obituary
James Lucey, a Northampton shoemaker and longtime friend of Calvin Coolidge, recalls meeting the future president at the depot and sharing a picture of Coolidge leaving for Washington. Lucey reflects on philosophy and past encounters as he mourns Coolidge’s death.
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OnWin
Coolidge
Northampton
Washington
Funeral for Calvin Coolidge to be simple and state
Calvi n Coolidge will lie in state at a Northampton church then lie in Plymouth, Vermont, beside his father and son. Simple services will mark his departure from the city he led as president. A large crowd, including President Hoover, will attend. The national cabinet will not convene. cannons will boom nationwide. The service will have limited music and no address, following Mrs. Coolidge’s wishes. The body will be taken from The Beeches at eight, then to First Church for an hour of final tribute before a motorized cortege carries him 100 miles to Plymouth.
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Jane
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont Hills
Plymouth
Ag & Young Tan
Lohves
As & Foremer
United States
Hoover
Breas
Jonathan Edwards
Congregational Church
Beeches
Physmouth
Qoolldge
John
Wit
Amherst College
Coolidge
Grave Is Prepared On Plymouth Hill
Plymouth Vermont January 6. Finishing a grave on a terraced hillside today Calvin Coolidge thirtieth president of the United States who died suddenly is laid to rest. His son Calvin Jr and Victoria J Coolidge his widow mother and the village remember his childhood. The village flag at half staff marks the day as villagers gather in the general store reflecting on the late president and past days.
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Calvin i Coolidge
United States
Northampton
Calvin, Jr
Victoria J. Coolidge
Calvin Cooolidge
Good News From Iowa Reported by Rogers
Beverly Hills based dispatch notes optimistic reports from Iowa linked to Rogers. The text mentions political shifts, a senator from Colorado, and local mortgage concerns as part of a broader, informal town news roundup. The fragmentary entry reflects familiar rural optimism and local economic chatter.
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Rogers
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