Open Senate Confirmations Break Secrecy With Public Galleries
Washington June 19 The Senate for the first time under a revised rule confirmed more than 200 presidential nominations in open session after years of secret rites The press gallery filled as Senators grinned at reporters who helped drive the reform The only interruption came when Senator Smith pressed for details about a specific nominee and the chair promised further inquiry while committees continued confirming nominees under unanimous consent The move follows widespread public disclosure of secret roll calls and signals a new era of transparent senate action
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Pirate Turn to Page 1 Part Six
A concise note indicates a page jump with a pirate tale shifting to page 1. The entry records a continued feature marked Cot. 6 and hints at serialized storytelling. Names, dates, or locations are not provided in the surviving snippet.
Mayor to Push Washington Street Widening Plan
Mayor Wortz reaffirms drive to widen Washington Street by five feet on each side under the current plan. He argues the expansion will not damage property and may raise values, despite protests from most local property owners who fear ruinous compensation costs.
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Stains on Snook car blamed on blood in murder case
Columbus report states stains on Dr James H Snooks Ford coupe were blood. Police prepared to present evidence to a grand jury Friday in the Leora Hix murder case while Dr Merion Meyers, also linked, is released.
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Witness Held In Poison Case In Maryland
Belair Maryland June 10 James Aberts a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman was held as a material witness in the murder case against Hattie Stone 40 wife of Edward Stone. George Stone 35 died after suspected poisoning and Mrs Stone is jailed on charges. Aberts said he left the Stones two weeks before Georges death and would be released tomorrow if $1000 bond posted. Mrs Stone allegedly sought inheritance and life insurance funds with Jimmie in mind and may face further inquiry into Edward Stone death.
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Heat Wave Peaks With 100 Degree Mark Across Region
The city sweltered as thermometers hit 100 degrees amid heat wave conditions. Rivers, beaches and soda fountains drew crowds while boats and paddlers sought relief after work. Northeasterly winds from Grand Banks provided brief comfort, but most of New England and New York stayed hot, with schools closing in Springfield and Lawrence, mass. by AP. New York City reached 82 at 4 PM, near June records, with relief promised as storms approached.
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Two Die in Plane Crash at 3000 Feet
Two men were killed when their aircraft spun into a crash near Rodgers fled here Soment at about 3 000 feet. The incident occurred as the plane failed to recover from a tall spin.
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Liquor Slayer Held to Court Without Bond
International Falls, Minn, June 18. Emmet J White a youthful customs border patrolman was held to answer for second degree murder in the shooting of Henry Virkula following a June 8 car chase. White claims the fatal shot was accidental and awaits October grand jury action with no counsel. Local officials and residents largely believe the shooting was an accident and support a fair trial.
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Young Tom Heftin Is Arrested Again
Washington June 1 CUP Ahmes There Heflii son of the Alatamit senator was arrested here last night charged with driving while intoxicated. He was taken to a hospital for examination after police raid showed him intoxicated. After posting $140 bond he was released.
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Wall Street Bootlegger Trial Reaches Polite Courtroom Note
In a federal hearing on a conspiracy to violate the Volstead act, jurors hear wealthy bankers brokers and steel officials voice praise for McCann as witnesses recount his liquor deliveries. Judge Holmes presides as Assistant U.S. Attorney Watts handles the restrained testimony amid polite discussion of liquor qualities.
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Hundreds Drowned as Floods Hit Indian Villages
Calcutta reports widespread devastation in Cachar and Silchar districts as floods submerge villages. Officials fear hundreds dead and thousands homeless with chief town Shehar heavily damaged. transport and telegraph services disrupted for days.
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Approve Speech Made by Dawes
The United States eyes a yardstick based disarmament formula after other nations file proposals. American naval experts refine factors to rate tonnage armaments and ship strength, while no naval conference is planned beyond league preparatory work. London reports Dawes and MacDonald fuels Anglo American talk. parliament returns next week.
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Prohibition Debates in Capitals Amid Final Congress Sessions
Washington wrestles with pro and anti prohibition as lawmakers wind down the session. Hoover administration bills advance and a key debt postponement sails through both houses while the tariff measure heads for Senate passage. The White House and Congress clash over enforcement and border suppression amid ongoing hearings.
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Hoover to Leave Friday For Fishing Preserve
President Hoover plans to depart Washington on Friday for two or three days at his upper Rapidan River fishing preserve in Virginia after Congress adjourns. He seeks relief from the pressures of his administration during the brief retreat.
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Winfield Firms To Build Anew After Great Fire
The Putnam county blaze destroyed nine buildings in Winfield business district, ignited at the Barrows home. The Bank of Winfield survived except for its block, with insurance covering the building and records saved. J. W. Miller vows to continue the Putnam Democrat from a new plant on the former site. Citizens plan rapid rebuilding as Charleston and other cities offered aid.
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Ward and Ward to Build Appalachian Electric offices
The Appalachian Electric Power Co awarded a $229,700 contract to Ward and Ward of Charleston for a three story limestone and steel building at Wir slain and Trurlow streets. The project includes 160 by 80 foot dimensions, with heating plumbing and elevator contracts not yet set.
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Heavy Rain Floods Huntington Streets
Central and eastern Huntington streets were temporarily flooded today after a sudden storm lashed the city core. The western section saw no rainfall as streets entered rush hour, causing localized disruption.
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Professor Is Right Believes Will Rogers
A fragmentary clipping cites a Beverly Hills professor asserting Will Rogers had the correct view on social issues. The garbled text references sympathy for the poor and a critique of elites, previewing a proposed reform or stance attributed to Rogers.
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