Roosevelt May Pick Embassy Team From Curley Baker Gerard Strauss
President elect Roosevelt weighs an ambassadorial lineup aligned with the new deal and foreign policy mood. Names in circulation include James M Curley Newton Baker Arthur Brien Gerard Strauss Clark Howell James Cox and others as possible envoys with a Rome posting likely among choices. Continuous discussions follow early cabinet and secretariat selections as the inauguration nears.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Hyde Park
N.Y
Roosevelt
Louieville
Ambassador Theithe
Prince of Enghim
James M. Curley
Boston
Rome
Newton J. Baker
Col
Arthur 0
Brien
Washington, D.C
James Vo Getard
Caimany
Jesse Straus
New York
Clark Howell
The
Atlanta
Senator Chapman pushes bill to halt rate hikes until approval
State Senator Lenny B. Chapman of Warren sponsors a bill barring public utilities from raising rates without public service commission approval. The measure, part of PSC reform, would also block adding litigation costs to rates. If enacted, consumers in Corey, Warren, Erie and nearby areas would have saved hundreds of thousands over the past decade. Gas customers in Carry 44 face a 1924 rate not yet approved.
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Lenny B. Chapman
Warren
Public Service Commission
Senate
Chapman
Corey
Erie
Carry 44
Bill Would Extend Bank Regulation
A bill to extend banking regulation, covering points of the emergency bank resolution and limiting withdrawals, will be considered in the Senate today. Introduced by Senator Andrew J. Sordons of Luzerne and prepared by Attorney General William A. Schmaider, it would grant the state supreme regulatory powers to banks and allow temporary dictatorial control to keep banks open.
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Aarrisburg
Mar
General Assembly
Senate
Andrew J- Sotdons
Luzerne
Willian A. Schmaider
Eight on Trial in Aftermath of Lindy Case
United Press reports in Clearfield county court eight individuals face charges connected to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Private detective Devine testified Schenck, tied to the case, was a near-prisoner in mountain cabins in Clearfield and Somerset counties for about three months.
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United Press
Oubarfield
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Cleanfield
Hopewell
Fish Perder
Lindbergh
Cca
J. WeVine
Johnstown
Pas
Garret Schenck
Clearfield
Somerset
Schenck
DuBois
Pa Hevine
Schencke
Devine
New Jersey
Schenele
Former banker held in bg embezzlement case in Pittsburgh
George Clifford Frank, former president of the Ligomter National Bank, is charged with embezzling and misapplying 158100 dollars of bank funds. His federal trial is expected to be called in court today or tomorrow in Pittsburgh.
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Wey Wince Ricos
Pittsburgh
George Clifford Frank
Ligomter National Bank
Seven Stores Burglarized in Erie Area Attempt
Police report attempts to burglarize at least seven Erie area businesses overnight. A suspect named Joseph Smith, 410 East Twenty first Street, was questioned and released after a check with Erie authorities. The burglaries, including the S W Parker grocery and A P Tea Store, remain under investigation with a co operator suspected but denying involvement. About $75 in groceries were stolen from the L O West grocery on Firsk Avenue earlier.
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Leon K. Brown
Joseph Smith
S. W. Parker
West Wayne
Smith Streets
Erie
Plunigan
Brown
Smith
S. W. Parker Grocery
Superior Dry Gleaning Company
A.& P. Tea
Farnham Mill
North Corry
M. C. Barnes Abre
Newhouse Shoehouse
H. A. Curtis
Eric
L. 0. West
Firsk Avenue
Bitter debate on bank crisis in Congress
The House opens a bitter debate led by Banking and Currency Committee Chairman Stear Gall over emergency banking legislation. Rep LaGuardia proposes a congressional committee to speed action. Mr and Mrs Blair ande and children of West Pleasant Street spend the week in DuBois.
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United Free Washington
House
Steargall
Banking and Currency Committee
LaGuardia
Banik
Blair Ande
West Pleasant Street
DuBois
Death Penalty Imposed for German Treason Plotters
President von Hindenburg issues emergency decree making treason for aiding the German state a capital offense. Berlin reports say over 200 Communists held in custody as storm troops enforce order and police clamp down on suspected enemies. continuation noted.
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Eric Keyser
United Press
Borlin
Mar. i
von Hindenhurseday
Leeason
Uebrée
Berlin
Reich
von Hindenburg
Hoy Domiinant Mes Party
Clampel
Auilisry
Hunger marchers press for 100 million in cash relief
Henry Sylvania’s hunger marchers crowd the Hall of the House of Representatives to demand 100 million dollars in cash relief, repeal of eviction laws, and a challenge to the Pinchot starvation program. Speakers urge action, with protesters carrying banners such as We want cash and Down with the commissary plan as they seek relief from steel wage conditions and mortgage suppression.
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Avention
Pres
Barrisburg
Mar
Henry Sylvania
Boanherd
Tom Mooney
Soviet Union
Brigooe
Pittsburgh
State sales tax to boost Pennsylvania revenues in March
Harrisburg report shows general fund obligations at $4.78 million with $4.5 million allotted for education and districts. One percent sales tax expected to raise about $12 million by April 1, aiding payroll and relief payments as Treasury braces for funding gaps.
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Capibte
Harrisburg
Eliss Schau
Paday
Edward Marlin
Moto
Legislatue
Martin
Motor Fund
Memphis and Kentucky Banks Close for Holiday Moratorium
Memphis and Frankfort reports indicate banks in Memphis and Kentucky will observe a five day half-day shutdown under Gov Hill McAlister and Gov Ruby LaFroon moratoriums. Officials say deposits will be withheld to prevent withdrawal, with forecasts for neighboring southern states to follow suit.
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United Press
Memphis
Tern
of. X
Hill McAlister
Memphis Clearing House Association
Banka
We Doliday
Prankort
Ruby Lafroon
Kentucy
Irswat
Bem! Aeposits Ih
Kline Is Given 6 Months For Recovery Of Office
Mayor Charles H. Kline of Pittsburgh is sentenced to six months in jail, fined $9,000, and removed from office on corruption charges. His appeal was promised and a stay of execution granted to permit further review. Kline claimed no comment after the verdict, with the case centering on legal payments for used cars.
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United Press
Butler
Charles H. Kline
Pittsburgh
Robert von Moschaisker
State Supreme Court
Widge Thomas D
Philadelphia
Kline
High Coast
La Guardia-McKeown bankruptcy bill sent to Hoover for signature
United Press reports the House gave final approval to the revised bankruptcy and debt revision bill and sent it to President Hoover for signature. Other items note call money rising to 2 percent on the Stock Exchange, Anderson High School students clashing with police over glasses, the Smith cotton price bill advancing 80 percent in relief, and Senator Cousins meeting Henry Wort vex over Detroit banks, plus Japan’s stance on the world arms conference and Roosevelt intending to urge a special session to tackle emergency measures.
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United, Press
Washington
House Today
Congress
Detroit
James Coustens
Henry Wort Vex
Mother and five children perished in fire at Sand Springs
In Sand Springs Oklahoma a mother and five children died in a house fire. Mrs Wraest Kepner and children Robert 13 Charlotte 13 Jewell 14 Wayne 10 and Frank 7 were inside. The mother carried an infant outside then reentered the home to save the others. her body was found with a child’s arms about her neck.
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Anacories Sand Springs
Okla
Mar
Wraest Kepner
Robert
Charistte
Tyeins
Jewell
Wayne
Frank
Corry Veteran Receives Purple Heart for WWI Wounds
A Corry World War I veteran, Clyde G. Reynolds, 718 West Church Street, was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered July 16, 1918, while serving with Company H of the 113th Infantry. Information from Washington announced the secretary of war directed the decoration be issued bearing the recipient’s name.
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Corry
113Th Infantry
Washington Today
Secretary of War
Clyde G. Reynolds
West Church Street
Forward sweep seals Lingyuan capture in Japanese drive
Intense fighting as Japanese forces expand on Lingyuan and surrounding districts, with Chinese defenders retreating to key lines. Reports state Major-General Tang Yu-Ling signals Japanese gains from Manchuko bases while observers note air raids tightening the pinch on Lingyuan and allied towns.
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Randall Gould
United Press Star
Votlay
Suguer
Murey
Lingyuan
Yai Aho
la Chaney
Agdinet
Mayne Heijis
Lingyth
Marshall
Flynk
Ikaicu
Jehal Province
Tang Yu-Ling
Jeli
Sirendur
Gonroes
Changchun
Munchowkun
Yada
Chihfeng
Jebel
Ghengtellit
Three Indicted In Club Raid Ties To State Senator's Brother
Indictments issued against Thomas Coyne, Goose Goslity, and Thomas Dolan tied to Mopac Club gambling and liquor operations. They, all from this city, faced $3,000 bonds. Prosecution notes 17 alleged employees were previously jailed or sentenced in related actions.
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Coyne
United Press
Thomas Cayne
James J. Coyne
Thomas
Goose) Goslity
Thomas Dolan
Tree Men
Wiwek
Third Ward Woman Hurt In Home Explosion At Night
Mrs. Bya Hudson, 22, of West South Street, was injured when an explosion damaged her home. Fire officials reported a blaze and gas line damage as a furnace and chimney systems were affected, with pipes and surrounding areas showing extensive damage.
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Bya Hudson
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