Grundy Ready to Take Oath in Senate
Joseph R. Grundy presented himself as the new Pennsylvania senator to fill the Ware vacancy. Senator Nye challenged his credentials and urged referral to elections committee. Credentials were rushed to Washington for the oath as Pennsylvania gained a second seat for the first time since 1927. Continued on Page Seven.
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Joseph Grundy
Senate
Washington
Joseph R. Grundy
Pennsylvania
William 5. Ware
Nye
North Dakota
Elections Committee
Capitol Hill
Nan
Grundy
Fish
William Yare
Kington
Uth Dakota
Tandy
Ware
Seven Board Members Held in Court over Textbook Suit
In Fort, Kentucky, December 12, seven members of the textbook commission were ordered held without bail and brought into court after failing to testify in the suit filed by Commissioner W. C. Bell. The named defendants include K. R. Cummins Sophia Evans Frank Y. McChest Robert J. Nichol George J. yp Samuel L. Walker and Mrs. George Smith. The commission is said to be expected to testify about the meeting where textbooks were adopted and the legality questioned in Bell’s suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mkfort
Ben G. Williams
Te Textbook Commission
Missioner W. C. Bell
K. R. Cummins
Missophia Evans
Frank Y. McChest
Robert J. Nichol
George J. Yp
Samuel L. Walker
Rge Smith
Bell
President Hoover Faces Tough Task In Interstate Commerce Picks
Washington reports President Hoover struggles to choose two Democrats for the Interstate Commerce Commission. While Eastman of Boston is likely to be reappointed, opposition from Republican leaders and railroad interests grows. If Eastman is removed, Senate resistance could intensify, especially from Northwest Republicans who hold sway. Richard V. Taylor of Mobile likely will not be reappointed.
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Washington
Hoover
Interstate Commerce Commission
Whites House
Joseph B. Eastman
Boston
Eastman
Senate
Northwest
Boston Democrat
Richard V. Taylor
Mobile
Ala
Mr and Mrs Vauvern Visit Relatives Before Travel
Mr and Mrs D Vauvern, visiting relatives, are staying with Mrs Cauveren’s parents, Jr and Mrs M Werner of Route 6. They plan a two week visit, then travel to Indianapolis where Mr Cauveren will resume duties with the Singer Sewing Machine Company after a one year health leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Cauveren
Philippines
Riot at Auburn Prison Ends in Shootout and Deaths
Auburn New York Wednesday riot at Auburn prison left eight convicts and the head keeper dead after a day of clashes as state police rescued War den Edge 5 Jennings and seven guards taken as hostages. Prison officials named the dead and various sentences for the rioters and noted murder charges looming for those not killed.
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Auburn
N.Y
Auburn Prison
Edge 5
Jennings
George A. Durnford
Perry Johnson
Alex Tucholka
Raymond F. Kieb
State Commissioner of Correction
No Evidence of Fraud Found in Texas Election
Brownsville Texas December 12 A federal special grand jury probe into Hidalgo county election irregularities last November found no fraud and was discharged by Judge J C Hutcheson After hearing scores of witnesses the inquiry centered on the Hidalgo county commissioners court action to throw out Wesla county box returns due to improper sealing when sent to the board
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Federal Grand Jury
Hidaglo County
Texas
J. C. Hutcheson
County Commissioners Court
Wesla County
Exploding liquor forces armored dress for agents
In Chicago on December 12, federal marshals report confiscated liquor exploding with deadly force. Deputies lost nose tips and were wounded by flying glass as the bottles detonated. Marshal Laubenheimer ordered armored masks, and guards will stand behind a two-story trough for destruction operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
H. C. Laubenheimer
Two Executives Held in Pathe Studio Fire Tragedy
New York December 12 Two Pathe Studios executives John Finn Yonkers vice president and Henry F Lalley manager were arrested on manslaughter charges after a Manhattan studio fire killed ten people including four chorus girls and six company members Officials seized 160 film containers indicating large stock of film and alleged ordinance violations regarding storage of more than five reels per building Bail set at five thousand dollars each
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New York
Pathe Studios
Manhattan
John ©. Finn
Yonkers
Henry F. Lalley
Tim
Flinn and
Lalley
Sister Mourns Brother C J Welch in Pittsburgh Funeral
Mrs. Kathryn King of 418 Yates Avenue learns last night of her brother C J Welch's death in Pittsburgh PA. Mrs King and her son Francis plan to leave tonight to attend the funeral.
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Kathryn King
Yates Avenue
C. J. Welch
Pittsburgh
King
Francis
Miners Clash Averted at Panther Creek Mine No 1
Auburn Illinois December 12 state highway police and deputy sheriffs prevented clashes between United Mine Workers and National Miners Union strikers at Panther Creek Mine No 1. Officials said both sides were armed but workers entered and began to work amid patrols.
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Auburn
Panther Creek
United Mine Workers
National Miners Union
Illinois
Springfield
United Mine Workers’ Union
Kincaid
W V A man heads national mining group
Robert M Lambie chief of West Virginia Department of Mines elected president of the Coal Mining Institute of America at its 43rd annual meeting. Officers elected by mail ballot emphasize reducing fatalities and training, with Lambie presenting progress figures. Tomorrow members tour a Wildwood mining operation. managing directors named Oscar Curtlidge Charlestown and David Brown Everettville.
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Pittsburgh
Robert M. Lambie
West Virginia Department of Mines
Coal Mining Institute of America
Institute
Lambie
Wildwood
Oscar Curtlidge
Charleston
W. Va
David Brown
Everettville
Nationalists Defeat Rebel Army in Fierce Fighting
Nationalists report victory over southern rebels at the gates of Canton halting civilian exodus. Battles continue in Henan and Anhui as loyal troops push near Nanking while Kwangsi forces repelled. Tokyo reports concern over safety of Japanese nationals in Manchuria as Moscow advisories cast doubt on overall assurances.
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Shanghai
Canton
West River
Henan
Anhwei
Nanking
Pukow
Tokyo
Manchuria
Manchura
Moscow
Khallar
Wichita Falls Fire Kills Three Including Two Firemen
A three story brick Antlers Hotel in Wichita Falls Texas burned, killing three men including two firemen Smiley Turner assistant fire chief G T Anderson and Kenneth Brice taxi driver. Brice died as the roof collapsed while calling for help. Eight others were injured four critically. Fire origin undetermined.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Antlers
Smiley Turner
G. T. Anderson
Kenneth Brice
Brice
Discord in Prohibition Party Grows After Meeting
A meeting in Columbus yesterday led to a resolution adopted by the executive committee demanding the resignation of D. Leigh Colvin, the president of the national prohibition party. The move widens divisions within the party amid internal discord.
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Columbus
Pasitional Prohibition Party
D. Leigh Colvin
Couple Found Dead Near Muncie in Sudden Tragedy
In Muncie Indiana on December 12 George F Heath 85 a wealthy farmer and his wife Elizabeth Heath 70 were found dead at their home four miles south of town. Authorities say a club was used and a knife was found in the house with Mrs Heath’s throat slashed.
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Muncie
Ind
George F. Heath
Elizabeth Heath
Here
Heath
Burley Men in Kentucky Fight On Tax Reduction
Central Kentucky burley growers press for tax relief on tobacco. They sent letters to 11 Kentucky congressmen and collected 1000 petitions urging a 33 1 3 percent cut on all tobacco forms. A meeting of seven burley counties urged delegation action as cigarette leaf taxes stand at $1 per pound, far above growers’ average returns this season.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Blackburn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Defense to Offer Previous Doheny Testimony at Elk Hills Suit
Defense lawyers in the government suit against Doheny and Pan-American Petroleum ask to introduce Doheny testimony from prior cases in the Elk Hills lease cancellation hearing. The session in Los Angeles was announced as the hearing progressed.
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Los Angeles
B. L. Doheny
Pan-American Petroleum Company
Elk Hills
Cal
Doheny
Increases in 1930 Business Forecasted for Rail Freight
Pittsburgh reports first quarter 1980 conditions show railroads asked to supply 1,088,308 freight cars for the next three months. Iron and steel output to stay near 1929 levels. Coal and coke expect 6.8 percent higher shipments. lumber and glass foresee slight declines. Manufacturing operates at 78 percent capacity. retail steady. labor conditions similar to last year. overall outlook remains good.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Vanie
Eastern
Panhandle
Aid Stavel
Chamber of Commerce
Cold wave grips eastern states with record lows
Temperatures in the east plunged to extreme lows as a western cold front swept in overnight. Northfield Vermont logged 20 below, with readings as low as 30 below in some villages. London Derry and St. Johnsbury Vermont reported 30 below. The Connecticut River at Turner's Falls froze early, as Deerfield River has remained frozen for days. Schools in South Merrimack closed amid the severe weather.
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Associated Press
New England
Weather Bureau
New Enland
Northfield
Londonderry
St. Johnsbury
Connecticut River
Tuvener’s Falls
Mass
Deerfield
South Merrimack
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G. Wesley Evans
Brooks Gall
State Troopers
Special Federal Grand Jury
DR. Rohr
Charles B. Rohr
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Astmas
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Ben Lindsey
Denver
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