Change for Change s sake debate over presidential election methods
The Wheeling Intelligencer weighs proposed constitutional amendments to the electoral college and electors. It notesGovernor Landon’s large popular vote but few electoral votes and argues that any shift must improve representation. The piece dismisses Norris plan as not addressing the issue and questions Lea plan and a straight popular vote. It concludes current system largely works and change isn’t justified.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
United States
Landon
Roosevelt
London
Norris
Representative Lea
California
Sade
Lea
Praise for Britain: Ed ward abdication crisis praised
Foreign reaction to King Edward's abdication highlights consensus that Britain handled the delicate situation well. Paris notes the House of Commons debate on such grave matters was conducted with restraint and dignity.
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Britain
Elkins
Edward
Great Britain
Paris
House of Commons
Britain’s King Edward Abdicates with Dignity Across Europe
A survey of European reactions to King Edward VIII’s abdication notes praise for Britain’s calm handling and Baldwin’s leadership. Austria and Holland salute the dignity shown, Czechia and Germany express cautious sympathy, while Italy lauds the handling of the crisis.
WPA workers to have case reviews for layoff fairness
WPA officials outlined a review process for workers facing layoffs. Director Kramer said eligibility is based on questionnaires and case records, aiming to retain the most needy. Workers unhappy with decisions can request a case review to correct possible errors.
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WPA
Lberty
Kramer
Widow of Murder Victim Is Witness at Execution
Fulton Missouri December 18 George McKeever 36 was hanged for the murder of state highway patrol sergeant Ben Booth in the presence of Booths widow and the widow of a slain sheriff Mrs Alice Booth said she was satisfied justice had been served after McKeever fired at Booth and killed him in the line of duty
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Fulton, Mo
George McKeever
Ben Booth
Booth
Alice Booth
McKeever
Pittsburgh Seismograph Records 300 Earthquakes in a Year
In the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral basement a seismograph logged more than 300 local earthquakes in 12 months. Homer M. Rutherford notes the five weekly tremors are mostly minor, with a rare major event possible but unlikely. The device works like a radio, tuned to detect subterranean disturbances.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh Golden Triangle
Homer M. Rutherford
Rutherford
Wheeler probes rail barons in vast U S transport inquiry
Senator Wheeler’s interstate commerce probe expands into transportation, expanding ties between finance and rail ownership. The Montana senator leads the inquiry, with Max Lowenthal guiding Pecora-like investigations as George Ball’s $2 million coup to control the Van Sweringen empire draws focus.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Burton K. Wheeler
America
Montana
Upper
Congressional Chamber
Interstate Commerce Committee
Wheeler
Max Lowenthal
Ferdinand
Pecora
Senate
Banking and Currency Committee
Congress
van Sweringen
Lowenthal
Duncan A. Fletcher
Fletcher
Pecota
George A. Ball
Muncie
Ind
Telling Me! Wild bicycle race misadventure in East Bicycle Ark
William Ritt portrays a six day bicycle race in East Bicycle Arkansas where Snigglefritz and Hassenpfeffer lose the lead after posing for sponsor pictures. A G-man seeks their finger signatures for an investigation while Xenophon Meeks and Squirrel Cage Johnson duel for lead. Dr Zadok Dumbkopf eases to victory as the crowd scatters and the sliver trophy is awarded.
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William Ritt
Central Press
East Bicycle, Ark
Snigglefritz
Hassenpfeffer
Suit to Stop Issuance of Bank Notes Dropped
John D. Montgomery of Philadelphia lost in district court today his suit to stop the Federal Reserve System for issuing money. The court had previously dismissed an earlier bill, and today it threw out an amended complaint.
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Washington
John D. Montgomery
Philadelphia
Federal Reserve System
Montgomery
Sheriff Stops Man and Francis McNeilly in 1933 Bank Robbery Case
Sheriff Roger Wilson questioned a man and Francis McNeilly, 25, a town farmer, in connection with a bank robbery dated June 14, 1933. Wilson's widow witnessed an execution but did not comment.
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Roger Wilson
Francis McNeilly
Wilson
Huge Demand for Christmas Trees Opens Strong Market
The city faces a large supply of about 45 000 trees aimed at 450 000 residents amid price increases of at least 25 percent. Dealers report a first wave of demand as jobs and dividends rise, with sources mainly from British Columbia, the west, and Nova Scotia. It takes 10 days to ship trees to markets, and storage for trees is not feasible. Yardley’s toilet line is advertised at Red Cross Pharmacy.
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Gan
British Columbia
Far West
Nova Scotia
Quick Action on Jobless Rolls and Census Plans
WPA administrator Harry L. Hopkins signaled continued reductions in unemployment rolls near 2,478,042 through winter, with no firm decision on enumeration methods after cabinet discussion. Roosevelt era plans include self registration, England-like canvassing, and an AFL count. bishops and papal succession notes appear in the period text, followed by an unrelated Red Cross Pharmacy ad for smoking goods.
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Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Perkins
Roosevelt
England
Hugh 5. Johnson
NRA
American Federation of Laabor
Three Favored Candidates for Next Pope Named by Vatican
Vatican sources identify three frontrunners for the papacy among 66 possible heirs. Eugenio Pacelli, Eli Dalla Costa, and Luigi Lavitrano are considered likely, though Pacelli’s prominence may hurt him with some French cardinals wary of potential German leanings amid age and birthplace barriers. The St Malachy prophecies are cited as suggesting a saintly pastor as successor to Pius XI.
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Dalla Costa
Lavitrano
Pius XI
Imola
Italy
Vatican
Eugenio Pacelli
Eli Dalla Costa
Florence
Luigi Lavitrano
Palermo
Pacelli
St. Malachy
Pius KI
Pastor Angelicus
Grafton Drug Chem Promises Pure Prescription Filling
A historic note promotes Grafton Drug and Chemical Company offering fresh pure drugs for filling prescriptions at a reliable store. They invite customers to bring prescriptions in and claim delivery and call for lowest prices.
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Grafton Drug & Chem
Quick Eye Helps Miami Player in Card Trick Observation
The text describes a card play scene with William Brown of Miami and W. W. Fentress noting a club trick. It mentions a quick eye for the play, a declarer's Ace, and the sequence of taking two winning trumps followed by two additional tricks as a simple strategy.
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William Brown
Miami
W. W. Fentress
New York
Clarer
Bridge bidding and play cited in legalistic hand claim
The excerpt describes a bridge sequence where South opens with one spade and North overcalls with three spades, leading toward a grand slam with all Aces and Kings. The opening club lead is the queen, and Mr Brown challenges the East player about holding QJ in hearts and diamonds, noting Law 29 Sec 1 requires the declarer to explain his plan when requested.
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Brown
Hearts and Diamonds
Barber kill shot at Ansted beer parlor
In Ansted West Virginia on December 18 physicians said Raymond Harless remained in critical condition after police reported he shot himself in a beer parlor. The incident is detailed by local authorities with no further injuries reported.
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NSTED
W. Va
Raymond Harless
Coal pricing and delivery notice for Bartlett and Peacock
Coal rates listed for Ak Bartlett and Peck plant with run of mine price of 96 cents and forked coal at seven cents. Coal also delivered. Phone number and dates November 24 to December 24 referenced for service window.
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Bryden H. Er Newson
Ak Bartlett
Cozy
Peacock
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