Hoover Roosevelt meet on debt talks with Britain March plan
The White House announced Hoover and President elect Roosevelt agreed to discuss debts with Britain in March. Britain may send representatives to Washington for talks arranged by Secretary of State Simson. The meeting followed a White House conference in the state dining room and drew a crowd outside the gate.
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United Press
Washington
White House
Hoover
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Simson
Hig Dig
Mr. Roosevelt
Hoovery
Burrows Sweep Prizes in Maple Exhibits at Farm Show
T. B. Burrows and Son of Wattsburg dominated maple category awards at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show in Harrisburg. They took eight premiums for maple syrup sugar and candies, with multiple firsts and seconds in maple products. Other local exhibitors, including Wattsburg and Wii County farmers, earned top prizes in crops and 4 H entries.
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Wattsburg
State Farm
T. B. Burrows and Son
Wattsbig
Harrisburg
Wallsboro
Burrows
Pennsylvania
Wii County
Rily Robinson
Wiattsburg
Manufacturers Tax Refused for General Sales Tax
The House Ways and Means Committee formally refused to consider a general manufacturers sales tax. In Geneva the Committee of 19 on the Far East extended for 24 hours an ultimatum to Japan demanding acceptance of the committee's crisis solution. In Washington Senator Smoot blocked Senate action on an eighteenth amendment repeat resolution while Senator Blaine signaled a showdown vote.
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United Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Geneva
Committee of 19
Japan
Smoot
Utah
Senate
Blaine
Wis
Long’s gag agreement fuels Senate filibuster mood
In Washington on January 20 United Press reports Senator Long of Louisiana maneuvers to extend debate on the Glass bill by amending provisions and exploiting a joker gag to keep the chamber in standoff. The plan could stretch action for about 80 days while the president-elect remains noncommittal.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Senate
Louisiana
Long
Dem
Roosevelt
Glass Hill
Lstal
Senator Glass
Mr. Hoostvelt
County tax rate hinges on state funds for roads
Erie reports that county seeks to use state highway funds to pay off road bonds dating from 1933. If approved, $285,000 could be transferred to the sinking fund and offset road construction appropriations, potentially cutting the county tax rate by about 2.5 mills. Governor Pinchot’s stance is cautious but not opposed in principle.
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Erie County
Erie
Tund
Gifford Pinchotty
Helen Schluraff
Harrisburg
Eile
Cleveland Society Reacts to Secret Summer Wedding
Cleveland society is surprised by the hidden marriage of SS. Livingston Mather, a leading steel magnate, to Miss Alice Wightingale Keith. Mather is 61 and the bride 83. The couple plans a Europe trip and resides at a notable Cleveland show place. Mrs. Mather's parents are physicians in Belleville, Ohio.
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Cleveland
SS. Livingston Mather
America
Alice Wightingale Keith
Mather
Europe
Williams Re-elected to Woods Directorate
Theo P. Williams, local representative of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, was re elected to the Edward A. Woods Agency of Pittsburgh board for the eighth consecutive year. The Woods agency, largest life insurer with 621 agents in 62 Pennsylvania and Ohio counties, notes Williams as a leading producer and underwriter.
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Equitable
Woods Agency
Theo P. Willams
Equitable Lire Assance Society
United States
Edward A. Woort
Pittsburgh
Ie Equitable Company
Williams
Woolls Agency
Woodsey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Severe Nevada storm halts search for missing aviator and two men
A severe snow storm blankets Nevada and eastern California as searchers resume efforts for three missing people. Aviator Weil Kalberer aimed to join the hunt for Harry Clark and M. Broore who disappeared after a flight over Las Vegas, while 20 year old Dortington Cal youth Jack Blackmer is missing in the blizzard over Motley Lede region.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
California
Weil Kalberer
Ely
Harry Clark
M. Broore
Lieg
Las Vegas
Jack Blackmer
Dortington
Cal
Motley Lede
Exeter City freighter wreck amid severe mid Atlantic storm
In mid Atlantic the freighter Exeter City vanishes in a fierce storm as the American Merchant closes in to aid crew of about 30. The rescue uses breeches buoys while lifeboats and damaged bridge sections are reported swept away. Position is 39.3 W 47.27 N with weather described as extremely bad.
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Mid-Atlantic
Pal
United Press
New York
Jal
Exeter Guy
Gyles €. Stedman
Liny Meighter
Beasoin
Freigher
Iistrass
Mackay
Lexeter
Tin
Ute
Exeter City
Co & Johns
Newfoundland
James A. Kimball
Roosevelt urged call of special session to salvage program
President elect Roosevelt met with congressional leaders in Washington to discuss the need for a special session after signs of little chance to push his November program through the short session. Leaders, including Robinson and Kale, warned urgency amid critical farm conditions and looming farm measures.
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Roosevelt
Calles
White House
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Robinson
Kale
armer-Laborite
Minnesota
Middlewest
Kyale
Johm J. Pershing
William Green
McDuffe
Oliver
Bankhead
Alabama
la Guardia
Repo
Sirovleh
Dani
New Offensive Imminent on Jehol Frontier
Jan 20 Peiping reports intensified Chinese military activity near the Great Wall as Japanese forces advance toward Jehol frontier. Japanese cavalry and tanks support transfers around Chin Chow Shanhaikwan and Chinwanglao while Chinese forces withdraw. Hanlin reports a shift westward against bandits and new cavalry operations near the Jehol border.
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Great Wall of China
Herbert R. Ekins
United Press
Peiping
China
Great Wall of
Dehol
Jett Chinchow
Shan Naikwan
Chinichow Command
Christ
Mullen
Lino River
Manchuria
Shanhaikwan
Great Wall
Chinwanglao
Giensowei
Jehol
Named to relief board in Elk county by governor
Harrisburg January 20 Governor Pinchot names two new members to the Elk County emergency relief board Tudge Eugene Baird of Ridgway as chairman and Norman A Myers of Johnsonburg both named to the panel to lead relief efforts in the county
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Harrisburg
Pinichot
Wc County Emergency Relief Board
Tudge
Eugene Baird
Ridgway
Norman A. Myers
Johnsonburg
Police Conflict Over Clubman's Death in Tasmanian Harbor
In Valmyra Tas a police dispute follows the death of Brailway Brown wealthy Philadelphia businessman. Detective Ellis Parker claims new strong evidence Brown killed himself and promises sensational developments within 24 hours possibly involving hired assassins.
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United Press
Valmyra
N. O
Polien
Morris Heck
Brailway Brown
Philadelphia
Denth
Brown
Ellis Parker Sant
Erie County to Receive 7527 in Road Funds
Harrisburg officials announced allocations from federal relief for road construction totaling 1 493 603 dollars. Counties listed include Erie with 7 527. other allocations cover Allegheny Cambria Crawford Forest Jefferson Mercer Venango Washington and numerous others.
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Erie County
Emergency Relief Board
United Press
Harrisburg
Junara
Cambria
Cameron
Erltre
Clarion
Clearfield
Clinton
Crawford
Bik
Erie
Payette
Forest
Greene
Thana
Jefferson
Lawrence
Lycoming
McKenn
Mercer
Potter
Somerset
Venango
Warren
Washington
Westmore- Innid
Farmers Seek State Relief as Foreclosures Rise
Midwest farmers press for tax relief and aid as five states push bills. Iowa governors plan a moratorium on farm foreclosures amid ongoing protests and mounting mortgage burdens.
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United Press
Midwest
Forté
Iowa
Clyde L. Harring
High winds blaze devastates Smethport stores and schools
Eleven business blocks destroyed or damaged as high winds fanned a fire in Smethport Pennsylvania. Fire teams from Kane Bradford Coudersport and six other towns battled the blaze fueled by wind and limited water supply. No serious injuries reported though several buildings including the Imperial Hotel and multiple stores were gutted or damaged.
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Ridnish
Etind
Kcene
Kane
Bradford
Coudersport
Smethport
Pennsylvania
New York
Hanlin
Mey
Steven Ahsy
Meine Street
Imperial Hotel
Brock
Chaderspot
Ord
Fiurm Bureau
Harness Show
John’ Lindahl Grocery Store
Hrivk
Charlis Moay- Lev Hardware Sore
Viel
Gask
Imperial Wale
Ninfant
Sanford-Pry Department Store
Weights Hotel
Carthws Meat Market
Katlini
Three Taxpayer Meetings Set for Townships
Taxpayers in Concord, Sciota, and Beaverdam townships are invited to meetings next week. Concord residents attend Monday at the Concord Community House. Tuesday hosts Sciota section at 8 PM at Sciota Church. Wednesday at 8 PM Beaverdam Community Prile for Beaverdam. County organizers expect broader cooperation across districts.
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Sciota
Beaverdam
Concorl
Minimity House
Sciota Church
Wayne Township
Cony Taxpayers’ Union
Consford
Wayne Aid Othée
Selng
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