Roosevelt Holds House Whip Command On Supply Bill
President Roosevelt exercises influence as House votes 240 to 141 to favor a supply bill boosting independent offices by 596 million dollars and restoring five percent of the 10 percent salary cut. The measure aims to pave the way for recovery legislation, with next items including farm mortgage bonds and extending the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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Foovhory
Unitedress
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Sengton Senate
Con” Corporation
Boteer
Mn-Tion
WES
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Te House
Senate
Data Sought on Income on Air Mail Contracts
United Press reports Washington inquiry into income from air mail contracts. Household figures and names such as Lindbergh and Mellon surface amid the committee's probe, with returns from William McCracken and others cited. The investigation aims to illuminate contractor income without alleging direct ties to specific pay firms.
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United Press
Washington
Col
Ohdries
Lindberg Frederi Hoover
Benute
Tyvestigauiy Alg
Patterson
Sony
Postidtster
Brown
William P. McCracken
W. Irving Glover
Dayla KK. Brice
Andrew Mellon
Treasury
Richard K Medion
Six Die in Eastern Cotton Oil Plant Boiler Blast
Six men killed and several injured as a boiler explosion wrecks the Eastern Cotton Oil plant in Hertford North Carolina. The blast tore machinery apart, sent a man through the roof and scattered debris across the mill area. Damages estimated at about 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. Local officials and workers identify several victims by name. origin of the explosion remains undetermined.
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Wiiten Hress
Hertford
N. G
Eastern Cotton Oil Company
Wilder
White
Solicitor Wilson
John Brown
Gro
Oscar Eason
George Broady
McKinley
Mnch
Hailen
Harrisburg 10000 Miners Answer Call as Strike Looms
Harrisburg reports 10000 miners expected to join a general strike effective Monday after 450 delegates at a convention of Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania vote in favor. The session, marked by tense mood, approved a resolution backing the strike and considered allowing mines to operate if recognized by the new union leadership. The process featured protests against mediators and calls to direct action.
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United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania
United Press
Wilkes-Baard
Mona
Pennsylvania
Ornelala
National Recovery Administron Tox
Washington
Maloney
Legatas Urost
Iing
Monsignor Cirren
Citizens Columnittre
Unnani
Federal price hike hits state stores in January
Harrisburg report states state liquor stores will raise prices January 22 due to new federal tax increases. Affected items include whisky with the federal tax rising from 1.10 to 3.20 per gallon. Public protest erupted over high costs and questioned quality of some grades.
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United Pres
Harrisburg
von Briess
Liquor County Board
Rudy Vallee in marital dispute cited in divorce case
Intimate conversations between Fay Webb Vallee and Gary Leon were recorded by a phonographic device attached to the Vallie telephone and cited by the appellate division of the supreme court to uphold Rudy Vallee's right to seek a divorce outside New York. Mrs Vallee had appealed the ruling to prevent him from pursuing a divorce elsewhere, notably in Mexico.
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United Press
New York
Fay Webb Vallee
Gary Leon
Rudy Vallee
Supreme Court
New York State
Vallee
Mexico
Jay
Sai
Adayst
Valles Fom Lion
Abe
Highland Park man held as college student after robberies
In Highland Park Pennsylvania on January 13 Leonard F. Cogein a 22 year old Millersville State Teachers College student was arrested near Lancaster following extortion and robbery acts. He confessed to robbing Henry J. Moore’s jewelry store at Scinraville and the home of Willis Greenawalt near the college taking tools cameras films and photographs valued at about 300 dollars. He also wrote to Moore demanding 50 dollars for the return of the equipment. Postmaster General Marley named J Rin Lloyd as acting postmaster at Tionists, Pa.
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Wey United Fres
Highland Park
Leonard F. Cogein
Millersville State
Teachers' College
Willis Greenawalt
the College
Moore
Suppression of Confession Aims in Wynekoop Case
Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop seeks suppression of her confession to killing her daughter Indaw Hheta, aiming to use the claim at the murder trial resuming next week. Attorney Milton Smith says the defense will put Wynekoop on the witness stand to support her story of finding Rhets chloroformed and shot on an operating table. The two day court holiday allowed her to rest in the county jail hospital ward as she prepares for further cross examination.
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Harrison Salisbury
United Press
Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Indaw
Hheta
Milton Smith
Wynekoop
Collass
Mother Faces Flight Safety With Calm Resolve
Florence McGinnis of Indianapolis describes her son’s plane journey from San Francisco to Hawaii during military operations, saying she has no fear for his safety and that he has always cared for others in emergencies. Her calm attitude is shared as she traces the route on a globe.
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Islavolh
Florence McGinnis
Gold price held near 34.06 as policy questions loom
Washington observers expect RFC gold bids to stay around 34.06 an ounce while the Roosevelt administration weighs options. Analysts cite possible use of leeway for bargaining in a future international money stabilization conference and a push toward seizing gold held by Federal Reserve banks.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
RFC
Roosevelt
United States
Mir Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Banks
Nesnon Decison
Cummings
Add
Politics charged in CWA selections in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 13. Charges from many sections of the state accuse political favoritism in CWA project staffing. Secretary of Labor and Industry Charlotte B Cape says the department will continue to do its best to keep politics out of the selection of men for CWA work. Administrator Eric H Pisidle, facing most accusations, was acting and reportedly unavailable as his unit prepared a statement, with associates unsure of his exact whereabouts.
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ANEO
Harrisburg
CWA
Charlotte B. Cape
Secretary of Labor and Industry
GWA
Eric H. Pisidle
Pentosylvenia
Bf Hin
IE Waa
Hla Unite
Philadelphia Truck Strike Brings Arrests
Seven ten officials of the Brotherhood of Transportation were charged with conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce in a government probe of widespread trucking strikes. Frank F. McGlone, a central organizer, and several associates faced warrants issued by U S Commissioner William S Walker as deputies and city detectives arrested them amid an investigation ordered by U S Attorney General Cummings and J Sugar Hoover.
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Philadelphia
Frank F. McGlone
J Wall
Wm. S. Walker
Tyre
Nations' peace effort noted with wireless torpedo vessel
London reports a crewless motorboat described as a giant torpedo steered by wireless control. The Daily Hound claims British experts invented the craft for dropping depth bombs around ships at sea. Reported speeds reach 40 nautical miles per hour. a separate one man version reportedly exists, to be piloted by a volunteer on a mission to its target.
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United Press
London
Nile
The
Daily Hound
Hott
Niles
Dapen
Annual Legion Roundup Held at State Capital
Harrisburg January 1 legions delegates from across the state gathered for the annual round-up of the American Legion. About 1 000 members converged on the state capitol for a noon session in the House hall with temporary headquarters in the rotunda. Committee meetings covered Americanism athletics disabled soldiers foreign relations graves registration membership Sons of the Legion unemployment and veterans' preference. Ray B Taylor presided and speakers included Lt Governor Edward C Shannon State Commander Otlo H Messner National Commander Edward A Mayes Major George A Hoyt Harrisburg and Linwind W Wambauga commander of the Harrisburg post. A parade with the nineteenth district municipal colors followed.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Theepartment of
Pennsylvania
American Legion
State Capitol
Legion
Canitof
Joom
Sons of the Legion
Ray B Taylor
Legionnaires
Edward C. Shannon
Otlu If. Messner
Edward A. Mayes
George A. Hoyertor
Linwind W. Wambauga
Manville pair patches up differences after marital strain
In New York on January 18 Thomas Manville Jr and ex wife Marcelle Edwards say they have reconciled and plan a second honeymoon. They blame interference from mothers in law for their troubles, with both families involved in frequent visits and disputes. The Manville heir cited legal in laws as the main issue and expressed hope for quiet time away together.
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Phin
United Press
NEW York
Thomas Manville, Jr
Marcelle Edwards
Walford-Astoria
Marcelle
Wolf of Wall Street dies suddenly in New York
Lamar, renowned as the Wolf of Wall Street, dies suddenly in his hotel suite after a long career spanning more than three decades. He matched wits with financiers and the law, leaving a lasting mark on Wall Street history.
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Lamar
Sudden Halt to Ford Tax Inquiry by Senate
Washington January 13 Senate investigators abruptly halted examination of Ford Motor Company tax deals saying the subject is outside their jurisdiction Witnesses were subpoenaed to testify about the company practice of converting cash into year end bonuses but were told they need not appear The panel said the issue does not come within its scope and the matter will not be pursued further The move surprised observers and followed testimony questioning whether cash on hand at Ford was subject to Michigan state taxation
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United Press
Washington
Ford Motor Company
Senate
Dsel Ward
Michigan
Partnership Ends After 18 Years of Two Blast Crows
The 18-year partnership of Charles 1 Mack 46 and George Moran, creators of the Two Blast Crows, ends after a car crash near Masa Artz. Moran, Mary, and Mary’s daughter were injured. Mavie Sennet and Wallknarm were pictured, with Vasterbapy as a bystander.
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Charles 1
Mack
George Moran
Mark
Masa
Artz
Mavie Sennet
Guter
Liquor Stores as Political Issue in State System
Harrisburg report notes liquor policy remains central with the state stores plan. Governor Pinchot’s approach gains influence amid mixed reactions from business, reform, and public sentiment. Observers see the plan as a political win or compromise, shaping the 1920s campaign landscape.
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Arthur F. Grant
United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Bis
Srose Fe
SUIF
Pennsylvania
Mumrong
Lee
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