Hoover cabinet picks loom as secretary of state chosen
President-elect Hoover plans return from a Florida fishing trip to press the selection of a secretary of state. Amb. Alanson B. Houghton of England emerges as a leading candidate amid cabinet finalization efforts. Hoover will meet aides and invite several figures for conferences next week.
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England
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Germany
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Death of Former Senator Underwood Mourned by Friends
United Press reports Virginia Underwood, long seen as a leading Democratic figure and ally of Gov. Brandon, died at Woodlawn near Vernon. The death shocked many who knew he was recovering from a stroke. The Senate adjourned briefly in his honor as news spread.
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Washington
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Statesman
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South
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Alabama
New York
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Senate
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Today’s Five Best Radio Features
A fragmented radio schedule lists networks and times for features including Nation Symphony Orchestra, Works of Great Composers, Melodrama, Lunky Strite Orchestra, and Skylark. The mixed line appears to be a station lineup with unclear station names and regional tags.
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Wear
Nation
Symphony
Wild —Neweark
WAZ
Realtil
WAP
Lunky Strite Orchestra
WSD Atanta
WSE Skylark
Missionary Relative of Former Clymer Clergyman Slain Abroad
Rev Henry A Bilkert American missionary was killed by Wahabi tribesmen during a caravan attack in Mesopotamia near Ras Rah. He was nephew of Rev John A Bennin, former pastor of the Dutch Reformed church in Clymer. Mrs Bilkert, a belt missionary worker, survived with children. U.S. and British authorities seek accountability and indemnity for the family.
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Clymer Church
Henry A. Billert
Wahabi
John A. Bennin
Clymer
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Young Women's Mission Bund
Iadia
State Départment
Wash Tustom
Bilkers
Rasrah
Toowell
Rikkert
Missionary Edward Young Held for Ransom by Communists
United Press reports the capture of American Catholic missionary Rev. Edward Young in China. Communists demand 20,000 Chinese dollars or 10,000 American gold within three days for his release. Hankow consulate says efforts proceed through Nanchang to secure his freedom.
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Washington
Edward Young
China
State Department
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Hachok
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Ray
Young
Narifukiongan
Chi Teh
Mao Ch! Tung
Health Education Class Organized for Women and Girls
A health education class for businesswomen and young girls is being organized by the Antoinette Dance Studios. It will meet in the Hotel Corry every Friday at 7 PM starting Friday February 1. Enrolment may be made with Miss Myrtis Fuller at the music parlor or by direct with the aftidio at Erie. Stultz a Captain, Trenton, N J. Jun 26. Winner A Stultz, who flew across the Atlantic with Amelia Earhart, has a peer recommended for a captaincy in the aviation.
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Erie
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Tronton
N. J
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Atlantic
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NawaTersey
Netoni Ginn
Former U S Senator Defends Kaiser Stand
Former Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma defends Kaiser stand in an interview with the Associated Press. Owen a Democrat, cites a World War I context from his new book arguing Germany did not start the war and hints at secret pacts among Russia France and Austria to blame Germany. He faced criticism in his state for remarks linking leaders and events.
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Washington
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Ollahomm
United Presa Toilay
Senate
Russia
France
Germany
Austria
Fire at Townville: store losses tally $80,000
A short circuit in refrigeration apparatus in L. D. Kingsley’s basement caused a town fire in Townville early Friday morning. Losses totaled about $80,000 with Kingsley’s Store and Coffee Shop at $15,000 and other buildings listed, while the post office building and nearby shops suffered scorched facades and damaged interiors.
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L. D. Kingsley
Townville
Iro
Titusville
Arch Hanna
Gillette
Ladies Aid
Mullinee
Kingsley
Mattie Highstuck
Crowther
County assesses valuation near 124 million dollars
County commissioners report total assessed valuation around 124,031,858 dollars, about four million higher than last year. They note fourteen new buildings erected, tax collections roughly 88,421 dollars plus about 6,000 dollars additional upcoming revenue, with no tax rate increase anticipated. Final figures to be certified by March 1.
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Erle County
Erle
Borah Defends Coolidge Stand on Naval Plan
Washington June 26 Senators clash over a bill to authorize five new cruisers. President Coolidge opposes constriction timing yet GOP leaders push ahead with the plan for the next eight years. Senator Borah supports codifying maritime law while Senate debates amendments to shrink the bill.
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United Press Star
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Sparker
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Tellogg
King
Wah End Nopris
Nebraska
Ficht
Sing
Hale
Rival Affairs Commpittee
MORE VESSELS CAUGHT IN STORM
United Press reports a dramatic rescue of the America liner crew led by First Officer Harry Manning and others from the Florida cargo ship sinking near Virginia Capes. Capt. George filed plans to bring them to New York for hero welcomes as delays alter city ceremonies. Separate dispatches note the Italian freighter Cape Vado, off Jacksonville, and the Seiner trawler from New London missing four days after fishing vessel searches.
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United Press
New York
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America
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Ltchjan
Florida
Virginia
George Filed
Hoboken
Atlantic Ocean
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Russia
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Tne
Baltimore
New London
Former Corry Boy Now Top Baritone to Sing Here
Former Corry boy turned leading country concert baritone, Lionel Whittlesey, will perform in this city with accompanist Bilesheth Rohns Davis. Plans were finalized at a Corry Choral Society meeting at G. S. Kamps home. Tickets are available from society members.
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Explosion at Kingston Mine Kills Worker and Traps Others
In Bluebinold West Virginia January 25, a gas explosion at Kingston Panshortms Coal Co. mine in Kingston Mayes County trapped sixty miners and killed one identified as Parker. Rescue crews and nurses were sent to the isolated mine as officials investigate gas accumulation and ignition sources. The mine normally employs about 500 workers.
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W.va
Kingston Panshortms Coal Co
Kingston
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Hay Bombay
Ferne Muerkion
Robert Mf
Lam
West Virginia
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Nye
Rex Gip
Xayete
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New York City
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Thousands of Chinese slain in Henan uprising
American missionary reports estimate that about five thousand Chinese were killed in a communist led uprising in southern Henan. The revolt caused widespread destruction with hundreds of villages burned and looted by around ten thousand pillagers, many former Nationalist soldiers, acting under communist leadership.
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United Press
Peking
China
Henan
Driver Arrests Highlight Williamsport Accident Report
Charges of reckless driving were filed against a Williamsport man after a collision near Columbus in November. Injuries required several days in Cony hospital for two local women. Prank Masters of Warren, charged with operating a gambling vehicle, allegedly caused another car to go off the highway, injuring Mrs. Olsky and Mrs. Harvey Osgood. APPEALS TO U S COURT INDIANAPOLIS The Rev F S Shumaker to appeal to the US Supreme Court to avoid a 60 day contempt sentence for criticizing the state supreme court.
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Columbus
Warren
Warren Woren
Cony Hospital
Sheri Jefferson
Warren County
Williamspart
Masters
Byron’ Olsky
Olsky
Harvey Osgood
U. 5. Court
Indianapolis
F. S. Shumaker
Indiana
Anti-Saloon League
United States ‘Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Safety Drive Campaign Prompts Employee Pledge Cards
Pennsylvania labor department official promotes safety campaign in city plants. Posters urge full employee signatures on pledges to prevent accidents and require eye protection. aim is voluntary cooperation rather than strict enforcement.
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F. S. Austin
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Journal
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Austin
Pennsylyania
Safaty
Trotsky and Family to Constantinople Advise May Leave
United Press reports from London on January 28 say Leon Trotsky and his family will leave their Russian Turkestan residence for Constantinople today. The move reportedly follows Trotsky's request and Soviet government permission, with possible continuation to Berlin from Constantinople.
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Berlin
Salvation Army Chief Offered Concessions In Succession Fight
London Jan 2 Bramwell Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army reportedly sent concessions to the army's high council to end the deadlock over succession. A second letter asks the council to withdraw his claim to appoint his successor if it agrees to appoint a commission to examine the form demands.
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