Ritchie Prominent Democrat Dies After Stroke
Former Maryland governor Albert C. Ritchie dies at his Baltimore home at 59 after a paralytic stroke. He called his secretary for help hours before death, as doctors and a fire crew attempted revival. Ritchie, a 25 year political figure, led Maryland from 1920 to 1935 and sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1932.
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Baltimore
Albert C. Ritchie
Marylin
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Elizabeth W. Smith
Cecil Bagley
Rittchie
Roose
Sweeny Pinola Slate Gains Favor in Republican Ticket
Harrisburg reports a unified Republican push for a ticket with Arthur Sweeny for auditor general and Frank J Pinola for treasurer. M Harvey Taylor's withdrawal clears the path, and Pine named as running mate boosts odds of Baldwin withdrawing. Baldwin vows to act with party guidance after talks in Harrisburg.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Austin
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Congress clears path for administration tax proposal
In Washington on February 24 President Roosevelt aims for a tax bill before April 1 and a $2 billion relief appropriation for the new fiscal year starting July 1. Congress may adjourn by May 1 as leaders discuss income tax increases to fund a $70 million farm program and processing tax substitutes.
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Woolworth Heiress Gives Birth To Son In London
Countess von Haugwitz Reventlow, former Barbara Hutton Woolworth heiress, welcomed a son in London. She is reputed to be worth about 40 million dollars. her parents Mr and Mrs Franklyn Fittton are with her.
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Ethiopian War Prompts Early League Penalties Vote
Geneva reports indicate Italy's victories in northern Ethiopia quicken the League of Nations penal policy debate. The general staff committee will vote on new penalties on March 2, four weeks early, amid Ethiopian losses and shifting support among member nations.
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Breakup of Ice Gorge Relieves Indiana Danger
Ice jams broke up along the Ohio river reducing flood threat to southern Indiana and Kentucky. War Department engineers prepared for emergencies and plans included bombing runs and dynamite placement to break jams while highways reopened amid widespread frost and snow.
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Six greatest public enemies of education named
George S Counts of Teachers College at Columbia University named six enemies of education at the National Educational Association convention. He cited William Randolph Hearst Alfred Smith Frank Belgrano Rev Charles F Coughlin the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Liberty League as the group.
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Smash Radical Plot In Navy Reported
Two women were under arrest and five other persons watched by naval intelligence officers as they moved to smash a reputed radical plot to spread discontent among men of the United States fleet. Lavy Wilkes, 4, and Carol Brandit, 22, were arrested aboard the battleship Mississippi.
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Eden in New Plea for Ethiopian Peace
Administration leaders press for strict federal control of the natural gas industry in a new reform push. The move follows debates over the Utility Holding Company Act and ongoing constitutional challenges. The House Interstate Commerce Committee and civil rights groups weigh in as lawmakers prepare rapid action.
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Governor asserts witness lied in Lindbergh case
Gov Harold Holimin claims the printed record shows the Lindbergh case witness lied when testifying before Bruno Hauptmann in the kidnap murder trial. He says the governor’s remarks aim to suppress public information about the Hauptmann case and notes the May 4 incident is central to the inquiry.
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Frozen Service Lines Cripple Water Supply
Frost damaged lines threaten water delivery, with Leavenworth and the city Water Company fearing repeats of the 1934 outage. M Ray Greene warns of continued reports as frost lingers, while frozen meters show fewer problems and breaks in service are noted in multiple sections.
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Italians Readying New Offensive in Ethiopia
Italo commander Marshal Pietro Badoglio plans a mystery offensive in Ethiopia. After advances near Amba Aradam, observers see signs the Italian army intends a major push before heavy rains in June, aiming for Amba Alagi and the strong Ethiopia defense positions.
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Fire Hazard Report At Coaldale State Hospital
Governor Farley received a police report detailing very serious fire hazards at Coaldale State hospital as part of a statewide survey of 54 institutions. The emergency probe, begun by 110 officers, also investigates crowding and signs of inhuman treatment stemming from reports of shocking conditions at the Pennsylvania Industrial School in Huntingdon.
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Steps Taken to Relieve Danger of Floods Here
City workers under Street Commissioner Edward Harrington break ice in sewers to allow meltwater to flow, reduce snow depth on streets, and prevent basement floods. Merchants and residents in lowlands move valuables from basements amid rising water risk with only minor damages reported.
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Special Registration Open in Corry for Party Changes
No date set for general registration in Corry to update party affiliations or move voters. County court houses offer a special booth daily except weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The last day to register for the primary is March 28 with section date of April 28. Special registration may be offered for Carryites unable to register at Erie.
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Sinclair as Candidate for President in California Primary
Upton Sinclair returned to California politics as a nominal candidate for president in his party’s primary. He had retired from active campaigning but reemerged to lead bloc forces for control of California’s delegation to the Democratic national convention.
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Premier urges League to pursue new peace effort
London February 24 Captain Anthony Eden in his maiden Commons speech urged Britain and Italy to seek peace through the League of Nations. He called for a renewed mediation by the five nation committee studying peace efforts and said the league machinery remained available. He emphasized a temperate course and joint action with major powers to achieve peace.
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Roosevelt pleas unity of religions across creeds
President Roosevelt urged in a radio address from Hyde Park that all faiths clasp hands and form common cause against unbelief. He called for good neighbor communities and said the threat to faiths worldwide requires cross creed understanding, urging unity over division.
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Threats to Aimee Semple McPherson aide in Los Angeles
Rheba Crawford Splivalo, aide to Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson at Angelus Temple, reported receiving underworld threats. Security was stepped up as officials pursued the matter.
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Puerto Rico Revolt Claim Pressures Governor Winship
A black shirted Puerto Rican “army of liberation” pledged to fight for freedom from American rule and avenge nationalist deaths, as authorities investigated the group under the governor Blanton Winship amid urgent security concerns in San Juan.
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Margiotti silent on libel action defeat
Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti declines to comment on the acquittal of the Philadelphia Inquirer and its two executives in a libel case. A Washington County jury found the paper and leaders not guilty after deliberating over 28 hours, but costs were assessed against the newspaper and executives. The article alleged Margiotti’s partners sought high commissions in a tax collection scheme and claimed his name appeared as a signatory in the alleged plan.
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PA Personal Property Tax Forms Distributed
Taxpayers in Corry received official blanks for the state personal property tax. Returns must be filed by March. Tax will be assessed by the State Revenue Department and notices sent or mailed, tax due within 30 days from date of assessment.
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