League of Nations condemns Japan over Manchuria dispute
Geneva February report from the committee on Manchuria faulted Japan for not submitting to arbitration and labeled Manchoukuo a puppet state. The assembly urged a Manchuria government aligned with China, redeployment of Japanese troops, non recognition of Manchoukuo, and strict covenant observance. Final cabinet action on withdrawal from the League was postponed to tomorrow.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Japan
Manchuria
League
Ching
Manchoukuo
Manchoukas
Assembly
Pono
Jehol Leader Vows to Halt Japanese Invasion
Jehol governor Tang Yu-Lin declares Jehol will be defended against Japanese invasion with troops and reinforcements from the south led by General Sung Tien-ing. He states Jehol belongs to China and promises steadfast defense despite personal loss and harsh conditions.
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Tang Yu-Lin
United Press Chengthhfu
Jehol
Chang Hiush-Liang
Tang Yu-Lig
Jeho
Tang Yu- Lin
China
Sung Tien-¥ing
Yen Shi-Shan
Feng Yu-Hsiang Uring
Toho
Chengtehfu
Attempt to burn Huey Long's home thwarted
Night watchman in Frese New Grubans chased a prowler from Senator Huey F. Long's home with gunfire. Authorities report a failed bi d attempt to harm the senator and his family occurred during the night.
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Huey Long
Frese New Grubans
Huey F. Long
Wiehmin
Council to Consider Hospital Proposal
Cory Hospital Association directors plan to petition City Council for municipal aid next Monday. The hospital, backed by Kiwanis, faces opposition from Corry Taxpayers Union governors who vow to oppose tax increases to fund the 500 dollar monthly aid and a 6 thousand loan to keep the hospital operating. Delegates from the Taxpayers Union may attend to protest the proposal as the hospital seeks relief to cover debt and ongoing expenses.
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Cory Hospital Associaton
Commission Forinanciel
Kiwanis Club
Corry Taxpayers’ Union
Corry ‘Taxpayers’ Union
Hospital
Instituton
Repeal Bill Seen Winning House On Monday
Washington February 17 The House of Representatives is confidently expected to pass the repeal of prohibition on Monday and send the measure to the states for ratification. Speaker Garner announced a caucus of Democrats to secure support after a 63 to 23 Senate victory, with plans for a drastic suspension of rules and no amendments.
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Senate
William F. Kerry
United Press
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Garner
Gamer
Guy Acquitted of Wanderwell Murder in South Seas Quest
William James Guy known as Curly is acquitted by a nine to three jury after five and a half hours of deliberation for the December murder of Captain Walter Wanderwent aboard the yacht Carma. He vows to help Prof. Pietard in a stratosphere study and volunteers for new adventures. Industrial fatalities in Pennsylvania rise in January with 90 workers killed, including 8 in coal and 23 in factories.
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United Press
Cali
William James
Curly
Guy
Walter Wanderwent
Soldier of Fortune
Auguste Pietard
Harrisburg
Department of Ishor and Industry Today
Pennsylvania
Michigan Senate grants governor broad wartime style powers
In Lansing on January 17 a Senate resolution declares the governor shall be invested with dictatorial powers to control banking during the state financial emergency. It allows Gov William A. Comstock to extend a current holiday and limit withdrawals after it ends if deemed necessary.
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Lansing
Mich
Jeb
Michigan Senate
Wm. A. Comstock
Safeguards for Roosevelt Increased After Miami Attack
President-elect Roosevelt faces tighter protection as Secret Service heightens vigilance on all public appearances en route to New York. Guards keep crowds at bay during stops while plans for inauguration in Washington remain unchanged, though outdoor events in New York may be limited.
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Secret Service
Miami
Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Rbgard Roosevelt
NW York
Franklin T. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Gus Gennerich
Gusta
New Yor
Jobless man held in extortion plot
A plot to extort 10000 from Nelson Hill head of a grocery chain led to the arrest of 48 year old Alexander Chuster M L, unemployed automobile safesman, in Birmingham on February 17.
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Birmingham
Alm
Nelson Hill
Chuster
Alexander
Firemen Save Tannery From Destruction
Firefighters prevented a major blaze at the J. W. & A. P. Howard Company tannery on the eastern outskirts, after a fire in the electric supplies storeroom threatened the plant. About 1,000 in damage occurred despite rapid response and containment to the affected corner. Insurance covers the loss. the company praised the swift, efficient action.
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J. W. & A. P. Howard Company
Olcluck
Lowsted
Ute
Howerd Company
Kidnapped Mile Boettcher Heir Sparks Colorado Search
Denver police broadened a mountain search for Charles Boettcher Jr. after a Sunday night abduction from his home. Officers planned cabin sweeps and checked reports of two Illinois-tinged cars seen near Bergen Park. No connection announced for a suspect found with no link to the case.
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Vy United Press
Denver
Colo
Charles Boettcher
A. T Clark
Cabina
Bergen Park
Tlinois Thenges
Alfred Smith
Claude Bosticher
Pictures of Would-be Assassin Images in Roosevalt Attempt
Journal prints additional photographs of the attempted assassination of President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt. The pictures, rushed to Miami and transported by Central Press via airplane, include a shot of Gulapppl Zaavars, who allegedly slapped Roosevelt.
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Franklin D. Roosevalt
Miami
The
Journal Today
Central Press
Florida
Gul
Weill Roosevelt
Pair Now Held On Charges Of Corry Farmer Pair
WW A Wilcox and CG J Wilcox father and son were acquitted by a Crawford county jury in Meadville on charges of stealing 42 Rhode Island chickens from L S Sherr eds Sherred farm near Venangoboro. They were ordered held for Erie county authorities on charges by John J Casey of Corry. Larceny charges not pursued in Crawford county.
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WW. A. Wilcox
CG. J. Wilcox
Sherred
Venangoboro
Crawford County
Concord Township
Meadville
Erie
John J. Casey
Corry
Wilcox
Mill Village
Rhode Island
L. S. Sherred
Wilcox Place
Charles Sherred
Casey
Erle
Hitler to meet Mussolini after German elections
London reports indicate Adolf Hitler plans a meeting with Benito Mussolini after the March 5 elections. The encounter would mark the first between the Nazi chancellor and the Italian premier, signaling a potential Italo-German alignment amid European concerns.
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United Press
London
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Ialy
Hitler
Duce
Nazi
French
Chamber of Deputies
Edouard Herriot
France
Germany
Italy
Mussolini
Hungary
Peruvian Planes Bombard Colombian Gunboat on Putumaya River
Report from Bogota says four Peruvian planes bombarded the Colombian gunboat Barranquilla on the Putumaya river with 20 bombs but scored no hits. Colombian planes and anti aircraft guns forced the Peruvians to withdraw. The Barranquila was reconnoitering at Santa Clara.
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Ey Unitautress
Bogota
Colombia
Barrangulls
Putumaya River
Hl Tiempo
Trrapacca
Barranquila
Santa Clara
Agreement on Cabinet Shape Reported Aboard Roosevelt Train
President elect Roosevelt and Senator Cardall Full of Tennessee were believed to have reached a definite understanding on the cabinet. Hull, possibly named Secretary of the Treasury or Secretary of State, traveled with Roosevelt from Richmond to Washington, leaving the train at the capital.
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Unites Press
Roosevelt
New York
Cardall
Tennessee
Hull
Hate
Treasury
Richmond
Washington
Epital
Colombia to Invoke League Action Over Leticia Dispute
Geneva Feb 17 Colombia decided to invoke the League of Nations covenant against Peru over the Leticia river port dispute. The move follows recognition of Leticia as Colombian territory and involves Article XV provisions for League investigation and recommended settlement.
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Leticia
League of Nations
United Press
Geneva
Colombia
Peru
Leticia and Gran Chaco
Hugeinsull profits bared in senate stock inquiry
Paper profits from Inswo securities totaling about 12.63 million were shown in the senate investigation as accumulating for Halsey, Stuart and company, investment bankers who distributed large volumes of debentures to republic. Stuart replied he did not comment on bond prices and said his bonds were sold over the radio.
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Lyle c. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Inswi
Senate
Halsey
Repeal proposal clears Senate path to state votes
Washington reports the senate approved a repeal amendment to end the 18th Amendment, enabling states to decide by convention within seven years. It bars shipment to states that ban liquor, preserves federal police power over interstate traffic, and leaves enforcement gaps to the states.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Garner
House
Hearing for Zangara Held Over One Day
Judge Collins postponed arraignment of Giuseppe Zangara until tomorrow as three attorneys were appointed to defend the diminutive would be assassin. Zangara, facing charges for an attempted murder of President-elect F D Roosevelt and injuring three by bullets, showed little emotion in a crowded Miami courtroom.
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United Press Miami
Pla
Anton Cermak
Cermak
T. W. Hutson
Joseph H. Gill
Hutson
Hill
Gil
Karl Moyers
North Prestern University
Senmale
Jacksonville
Miami
Pia
Judze
Collins
Guiseppe Zungara
Ier
F. D. Roosevelt
Zangara
Margaret Kruis
William Sin
Nott
Russell Caldwell
Florida
Dan Hardie
County May Get Fifty Miles Of Pinchot Roads
County Commissioner Helen M Schluraff reports to the governor that Erie county may construct about 50 miles of Pinchot type roads this year. The project, likely part of the 342 miles planned for improvement, would cost around 300000 with the state paying all expenses. Plans are uncertain due to highway funds and interland assistance uncertainties.
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Mire Fehlurert
Touns
Hshway Dupartnas
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Harry Flory
Wanderwell
W. A. and
G. E. Wilcox
J. J. Casey
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