Smith Resigns and Is Reappointed as Senator
Springfield, Feb 10 United Press reports Illinois Senate crisis over Frank L. Smith continues as Smith resigns and is appointed again by Governor Len Small. A special primary will be held in April for the Senate nomination and a special election on November 6. Smith plans to file as a candidate for renomination and re-election, arguing the vacancy should be resolved by voters.
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United Press
Springfield
Une Atte
L. Sot
Switth
Te Senate
Smith
Senate
Len Small
Small
Talmnona
Aimois
Child Killed Saving Another in Philadelphia Street
In a tragic street accident John Chicoly five died after pushing his companion from the path of a speeding truck. Returning from an errand, he saw a younger friend guiding a toy wagon into the street and rushed to pull him back, but was struck himself and killed.
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Philadelphia
John Chicoly
John
Wheat crop severely damaged by recent weather in Pennsylvania
Officials report winter wheat in Pennsylvania has suffered serious damage from the lack of snow cover and repeated freezes and thaws. The rye crop is also below average, with state assessments noting sustained adverse conditions that may prevent full recovery. A separate item mentions a Columbus man, Morton Wickwire, reporting a sighting of a stray strobing exhibit at a home. details are unclear.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Federal
State Crop Reporting Service
Attack Resolution Against Third Term Debate
Senator Shortridge of California objected to the LaFollette third term resolution saying the measure has no place in the Senate. He argued the people can decide and that the Senate should not bind them. Senator Jones of Washington supported this view, asserting supporters doubt the voters’ competence.
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Paul FR. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Senator Shortridge
California
Senate
Lafoilette
United States
Pa de
Shorteitige
Jones
Shortsidge
Woman's Club Discusses Club Ethics Talk
The Corry Woman's Club, led by Mrs. W. C. Barney, hosted a Thursday meeting at Hotel Corry on club ethics. Speakers included Mrs. Adrian W. McCoy of Meadville, Pennsylvania Federation of Women, who urged institutes, proper bylaws, and active committee work, while Treble Clef Singers entertained and praise for club service and orderly conduct persisted.
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Corry
Mack Loveland
Thuratay
Love
Hawkins
Kamps
Admirnda
Dewey
Howard
Austin
Barnes
ER. Johnson
Department of Publicity
Newa
Yale
Manhunt Spreads as Deputies and Burglars Escape
In Lafayette Indiana a wide search continues for two deputy sheriffs and two burglars who vanished at 6 AM Tuesday. The four men were reportedly separated from a car chase near Danville and suspected to be armed. Burns and Baxter, serving five year terms, were being taken to Pendleton Reformatory when the escape occurred.
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United Press
Lapayette
Ind
Lafayette
American Legion
Danville
Woodls
Wunding
Jobs Burns
Samuel Baxter
State Reformatory
Pendleton
Tid
Sherif Wallace Mclure
John ‘Grove
Johin Smith
Burns
Baxter
Lafayelt
Dandleton
Burps
Lirtae Vette
Chicago
Dr Hayward to Speak Here at Seventh Day Adventist Church
Dr Hayward of Chattanooga Tennessee will speak at the Seventh Day Adventist church Saturday morning at 2 45 oclock. His topic will be Life and Living. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public.
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Hayward
Chattanooga
Tenn
Seventh Day Adventist
General Jribilc
Skating Party Planned Near Corry Ponds By High School
Corry High School plans a skating party for boys and girls at Whiteley and Watrous ponds north of the city Saturday afternoon. Principal Howard J. Sheen is coordinating arrangements today.
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Corry ‘High School
Whiteley
Watrous Ponds
Howard J. Sheen
Indiana Governor Ed Jackson on trial for bribery
Indianapolis Feb 10 A jury for Governor Ed Jackson charged with bribery in the Warren McCray case was to be completed today. Prospective jurors faced extensive questioning as both sides used peremptory challenges. Defense hints that limitations may bar charges, while state alleges a conspiracy to conceal the crime involving Jackson and the Klan's D C Stephenson was discussed with potential jurors.
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United Press Indianapolis
Ind
Ed Jackson
Warren
McCray
Jackson
Ku Klis Lan
D. C Stephenson Taeain
I Talesman
Stephenson
William Hickman Sanity Verdict Sentences Ahead
Los Angeles February 10 William Edward Hickman found sane by a jury at Superior Court here. He will be sentenced Saturday. The jury deliberated only four minutes. Hickman known as the “tox” greeted the verdict with a quip. He urged the jury was fair and claimed he deserved to die. The court may impose life or death. judges review evidence with strong belief in a death sentence given his confession. The case recalls the implausible crime at Mt Vernon School, the abduction of Marion Parker, three days of terror, and the mutilation of the child for 1500 dollars. Also noted are Mrs Francis Arnold and Mrs Tan Yelle Walker leaving for their homes.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Wiliam Edward Hickman
Bresse
Liie
Fife
Trabucco
Hickman
William Edward Fickiman
Mt. Vernon
Alarion Parker
Pacific
Randum
Perry Parker
John “Fox
Explosion Injures Seven at Armstrong Cork Plant
Seven men were injured when a cork dust explosion wrecked the grinding department of the Armstrong Cork Company in Beaver Falls at noon today. The blast and ensuing fire caused about 29000 dollars in damage. about a thousand workers were employed at the plant.
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United Press
Beaver Palls
Armstrong Cork Company
Rockefeller to Be Quizzed in Oil Inquiry
Washington February 10 John A Rockefeller Jr and two New York Dominion Bank of Canada officials C S Howard and A W Rice are to testify before the Senate Teapot Dome committee tomorrow in the probe of missing profits from a mysterious 192 bond deal involving Continental Trading Company. The panel seeks records of Liberty bonds and their serial numbers kept by the bank and Rockefeller will be asked about his correspondence with Senator Walsh. The committee reported no session today.
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United Press
Washington
John A. Rockefeller, Jr
New York
Dominion Bank of Canada
Senate Teapot Dome
C. S. Howard
A. W. Rice
Sontinental Trading Company
Dominion Bank
Rockefeller
Senator Walsh
Montaust
Walsh
Robert W. Stew
Art
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard Companies
Prosecutor to pay costs in Woodin case
Grand jury in Brie did not indict Kim Woodin of Bear Lake on charges of operating a car while intoxicated and related offenses. Costs were charged to prosecutor C W Botsford. A Zieljneck facing juvenile purchase charges will have costs paid by the defense. Other alleged offenders listed by the grand jury will face trial next week in Brie.
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Gtand
Woodin
Otto Herbst
Brie
Kim Woodin
Bear Lake
C. W. Botsford
Tater
Botsford
Bia
A. ZeJsneck
Erle
Electric storm hits Waynesboro farm in midwinter
A midwinter electric storm last night swept a large area and centered near the W. H. Manns farm outside Waynesboro. Two bolts struck the farm causing damage to an outbuilding and other property. Details on injuries or total loss were not yet available. Local authorities investigated the scene as crews worked to assess the damage.
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Waynesboro
Big Section
Conspiracy to depress coal prices eyed by Senate
Senate Interstate Commerce committee opened hearings on a Johnson resolution to probe coal fields in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio alleging railroad led price cutting after the 1924 Jacksonville wage scale an industry wide campaign to force wage breaches. Philip Murray of the United Mine Workers testified that Pittsburgh Coal Co and Mellon linked railroads pressured contracts while gunmen and espionage intimidated non union miners aided by southern black workers.
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United Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Phillp Murray
United Mine Worrers of America
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Jacksonville
Murray
United Afine Workers
Pittsburg Coal Company
Melion
Hecharsettat
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mellons
Pittsburgh Coal Co
South
Lindbergh Honored in Series of Havana Social Events
United Press reports Havana plans a public tribute to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh with a Central Park ceremony in Catia and a city reception. Lindbergh canceled several engagements citing his stay, with afternoon free and possible attendance at horse races or a national theater event.
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Alfred P. Regk
United Press
Havana
Cuba
Charles A. Lindbergh
Central
Ant Lindbergh
Nif
Machado
Lindbergh
Judah
Henry Breckenridge
Aitoraéy
Washington
D. C
Ambasador
Louis
St. Lovin
County Commissioners Fix Seven-Mill Tax Rate Tuesday
County Commissioners Rogan Davis and Maclean announced a seven mill tax rate to be set at a meeting next Tuesday morning. Controller Hievey Willis suggested raising the millage could be necessary to cover higher county administration expenses. The move aims to provide funds for intensified county government operations amid anticipated increased property valuations.
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Rogan, Davis and Maclean
Hievey Willis
Bound of Commissioners
Funmlng Thy
Radio Schedule Highlights From Five Stations
Tonight features seven programs across WEAF WIM WGY and WOR with music education and drama segments. Walter Damrosh leads a grammar school music appreciation course as Schenectady programs air, including the Wrigley Review and Columbia broadcasts.
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WEAF
Wim
New York
Walter Damroseh
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