Chinese repulse Jap attack after Shanhaikwan raid
Chinese garrison at Shanhaikwan repelled a multi‑branch Japanese assault lasting about an hour. Japanese forces reportedly withdrew after suffering heavy losses. negotiations for ceasefire or settlement were reported as talks opened at Shanhaikwan. The government ordered protests at Geneva while Manchukuo officials reported continued resistance.
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H.R. Ekins
Changchun
Msnehikwa
Mafnichuque
Shanhaikwan
Hu Chuo
Chang Hseih Liang
Shahaikwan
Tokyo
Port Arthur
Tsingtao
Chinwantao
War Department
New Year’s Day Violence Toll Tops 200 Across U S
United Press tally of New Year weekend deaths shows 200 killed in the United States. Auto accidents caused about half the fatalities, with gun violence, fights, and revenge killings adding to the total. Poison, fires, freezing, and an explosion also claimed lives. Michigan led with 24 deaths, Chicago 10 motor fatalities, and New York City, California among other states reporting multiple losses.
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United Press
United States
Pennsylvania
Texas
Michigan
Chicago
New York C
California
Loss of 100 Crew Feared From Malygin Collision
In Copenhagen on January 3, one hundred crew members of the Soviet ice breaker Malygin were feared lost after a collision with an ice berm in northern waters. The Malygin, famed for Arctic exploration, reported the hit by radio last night before signals ceased this morning. The ice breaker Lenin was dispatched to locate the vessel.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Arctic
Lenin
Club Patrons Robbed Face Firing Squad
New York July 3 Seven bandits subjected thirty men patrons of a club to a firing squad ordeal early today stripping them of money and jewelry. The owner led the assailants who lined victims against a wall then opened fire. Three fell wounded and the attackers fled after a melee with patrons. Wounded were Samuel Cirocrassi 24 James Adams 24 and Stanley Tatesei 36 all of Beudelyn. Police responded with alarms and a large search but the robbers escaped with about 100 dollars in cash and jewelry.
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United Press
New York
Samuel
Tablessi
Hue Toft
Adams
1-Cent Sales Tax Plan Aims to Put 2 Million Back to Work
Washington, Repeller, Deni, introduced a one per cent sales tax proposal to finance public construction and 2,000,000 in new currency to spur employment. The measure also calls for reorganizing federal public works and reallocating funds to unemployment relief, drawing opposition from past supporters.
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Linais Solon
Washington
Dan
Repeller
Deni.a
Kelle
Tinos Democrat
Tnico
Encouraging news in years old rate case
Encouraging news from Harrisburg signals a near decision in the Corty Erie Warren rate case. State Senator L J Chapman and City Solicitor Blaine Kincaid visited the Public Service Commission as officials indicated a decision within days, likely a compromise between 50 and 71 cents. The suit in Dauphin County challenged a $100000 appropriation for a state Senate inquiry into the commission.
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Public Service Commission
Corry
Erie
Warren
Harrisburg
L. J. Chapman
Waren
Publiic Service Commission
Unico Rress
Dauphin County
State Senate
Public Service Cummission
Jewel Williams
Philadelphia
Fire Kills Miller Family in Shelby Settlement
A mother Beatrice Miller and her five children perished in a Shelby dwelling fire after an explosion of kerosene Miller used to stir a flame. James Miller, 31, died later in hospital from burns. The family occupied a two room cottage with three beds, and the rapid blaze prevented any rescue.
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United Press
Shelby
Offie
Jam
Heb
Binis
James Miller
Beatrice
James, Jr
Hike
Eunice
Evelyn
Miller
Westley and Sullivan Reappointed in Erie County
F. E. Westley is renamed collector of county taxes in his city and James P. Sullivan of Corry is reappointed county sealer of weights and measures by the Erie County commissioners. Rollo McCray named chairman of the county board for 1093, succeeding Mrs. Helen Schiur- Bif. Joseph Ragan becomes salary board chairman, replacing Controller Harvey M. Willis. Other appointees include Edward Schmeltzer as superintendent of county buildings, Harry Russell as personal property clerk, and Emmett Parker as collector of county taxes.
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F. E. Westley
James Sullivan
Frank
Westley
James P. Sullivan
Corry
Erie County
Erie
Rollo McCray
Helen Schiur- Bif
Board of Commissioners
Joseph
Ragan
Harvey M. Willis
Edward Schmeltzer
Harry Russell
Emmett Parker
France Limits Government Help for One Year
Paris on January 3 reports a decree by President Albert Lebrun prohibiting new government employment for a year. The measure also covers the army and navy and is described as a first step by Finance Minister Henry Cheron to reduce parasitical functionaries within the government.
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United Press
Paris
Albert Lebrun
Henry Cheron
Exiled Spanish royalists flee to sea from Villa Cisneros
Madrid Jan 3 Spanish marine authorities launched a search for 24 exiled royalists and monarchists who escaped from Villa Cisneros on the African coast aboard a cargo ship. The escape occurred as local garrison celebrated New Year’s Eve. Alfonso, Duke of Sevilla, a cousin of former King Alfonso, was among those who leaped aboard.
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Madrid
Villa Cisneros
Africam
Alfonso Fle Bourbon
Sevilla
Alfonso
Spain
Doctor Gillette Addresses Rotary on Health and Crime Link
Dr. Troy Gillette spoke before the Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry noon luncheon on Boston and Chicago surveys showing heredity and environment affect crime. He urged centers to screen and sterilize those physically deficient before marriage and educate on hygiene to reduce sickness and downtime. New Rotarian Frank E. Richardson, railroad agent, joined. guests included H S Rykert Tom Griffin and others from across the country.
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F. E. Richardson
Troy Gillette
Boston
Chicago
Te Rotary Club
Hotel Corry
Gillette
Frank £. Richardson
Pennsylvania Railroad
H.S. Rykert
Fredonia
Pennsylvania Legislature Opens Session With Key Issues
Harrisburg on January 3 reports the 190th regular session faces unemployment relief economic plans and tax cuts. James L. Boyd of Montgomery was re elected president pro tem of the Senate and Henry S. Snyder of Lehigh was the Democratic nominees. The Senate also reelected A Boyd Hamilton as secretary John B. McKindy as chief clerk and Herman P. filler as librarian. The House chose Rep Grover Gleevand author Republican Delaware as speaker defeating Democrat Rep Wilson Larng 140 to 62.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James L. Boyd
Montgomery
Sénate
Henry S. Snyder
Lehigh
Democrats
Boyd St. Snyder
Senate
A. Boyd Hamilton
John B. McKindy
Pittsburgh
Herman P
Eleven-Point Program To Regulate Utilities
Harrisburg January 2. An eleven point program for regulation of public utilities was submitted to the Senate term by the Rial committee, appointed to investigate the public service commission and the public polities.
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UNIO
Harrisburg
Senate
Rial
Oie Public Service Commission
Farmhoyce Fire Claims Five. Three Adults Burned
Barstow California January 3 Physicians fought to save three adults critically burned in a Farmhoyce fire that killed five, including four young children. Gasoline dumped into a heating stove at Walter Hud’s farm home caused the blaze. Hood, 40, died at a hospital. Three of his daughters aged two to five were burned to death or near death as their clothing ignited on contact with burning gasoline.
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United Press
Barstow
Tes
Farmhoyce
Walter Hud
Hood
Erie Man Held in Connection With Slaying
Three suspects were held for questioning in the brutal slaying of Ruth Elizabeth Steese, 26, found strangled and shot in an automobile near Cleveland. A suspect in a visored cap and leather jacket identity was sought after a farm youth provided a description. Police noted a suspect in a station cell moaned about arrest while claiming past crimes in Eyie Pennsylvania and Canon City Colorado. Blood stained gloves were found in his room.
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United Press
Cleveland
Jan
Ruth Elizabeth Steese
Eyie
Pittsburgh
Colo
Nine involved in Arnold City mine strike case jailed or paroled
One mine guard was sentenced to Western Penitentiary and eight other officials paroled after denial of new trials in the Arnold City fatal mine strike. John B. Yoder received two and a half years. others face three years parole with a $5 monthly fine. The group, led by Ernest Barnes, allegedly opened fire on striking miners wounding four.
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United Press Uniontown
Padan
Western Penitentiary
Arnold City
Mike Philopovich
John B. Yoder
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Ernest Barnes
James Buttermore
Parker Claybaugh
Roy Ingram
Donald Royster
J. W. Fisher
Jess Sisley
Kint
Coal
Pinchot submits six point program in joint address
Governor Gifford Pinchot presents a six point program to the legislature aimed at saving taxpayers 50 million over two years. It calls for state takeover of township roads, ending the sales tax, halting income tax increases, and raising 26 million for unemployment relief. The plan includes shifting road maintenance costs to state funds and altering tax administration to reduce local real estate burdens.
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Joseph S. Wasney
United Press
Harrisburg
Jang Asi
PrieWts
Pennsylvania
Department of Revenue
Department of Hevenue
Former Chancellor Wilhelm Cuno Dies in Germany
BERLOY Jan 3 Former Chancellor Wilhelm Cuno died today at age 57. He led Germany from November 1922 to August 1933 during the early postwar era marked by Ruhr invasion after reparations dispute and high inflation. He had retreated from active politics but remained a noted potential candidate.
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United Press Berloy
Wilhelm Cuno
Dr. Cuno
Gustav Stresemann
Ruhr
Cuno
Smith skeptical of technocracy in unemployment forecast
Alfred E. Smith greets the technocrats forecast of heavy job losses with good natured skepticism. The Technocrats predicted 20,000,000 jobs lost within two years if current trends continue, while W F Ogburn of the University of Chicago warned that technological unemployment could be more serious than now evident. The president's research committee on social trends endorsed the unemployment concern in part.
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Lowell L. Leané
United Press
New York
Teckovorsey
Alfred H) Smith
Technoicrats
Wiwkgihie & T
Iw. F. Ogburn
University of Chicago
Presiident
Hoover
Alfred B. Smith
Court Upholds Charges Against Foster and Associates
The Michigan Supreme Court refused to dismiss criminal libel charges against William Z Foster, Communist leader, and 18 others arrested in a 1922 Bridgman raid. It ruled not enough to void trial rights for delay, noting no showing of conspiracy to delay but acknowledging extended wait for a speedy trial.
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William Z
Foster
United Press
Uansing
Mich
Gan
State Supreme Court Today
William Z. Foster
Bridgman
Bee Tien County
State Act
Charles @. Ruthenberg
Poster Hid
Ruthenberg
United States Supreme Court
Poster
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