Colonel Graham Tightens Hold At Abbey in Murder Mystery
Colonel Graham orders isolation at the abbey after Sir Henry Severinge’s murder. Key players Reid Colindale and Lady Severinge debate motive while bloodhounds trace a path to the old crematory grave. Scotland Yard involvement and the search for Sir Henry intensify as Selden is chosen for the investigation.
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Jack Reid
Henry Severinge
Rela
Henrys Slayer
Nest Day Reid
Colonel Graham
Nethbor
Eric Colindale
Severinge
Sir Henry
Scotland Yard
Reid
Damme
Colindale
John
Henry
Qelonel Graham
Graham
Grinfold
Eric
Hilda
James
Hilde
Coats
Abbey
James Boyle
County Constabulary
Richard Selden
Sir James
Selden
West Virginia Legislature Should Tackle Highway Safety
The Morgantown Post urges swift passage of stricter highway laws in the upcoming legislative session. Proposals include inquests into all fatal crashes, driver licensing reform, stronger state police funding and a police radio system, plus harsher license revocation for reckless drivers beyond drunken cases. It argues sobriety alone does not justify leniency for dangerous drivers and calls for decisive enforcement.
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Morgantown Post
West Virginia
Wise Evaluation of Loss for Christ in Philippians Passage
A brief devotional reflection emphasizes valuing Christ above all worldly gains. The speaker declares counting all things as loss for the surpassing knowledge of Jesus, even suffering loss, to gain Christ and righteousness through faith.
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Christ
Christ Jesus
Lord
Quake fears prompt talk of a second Panama Canal
The piece notes earthquakes like the Salvador event raise worries about the canal’s security and uptime. It discusses Nicaragua as a closer quake belt option, questions the big lock system’s vulnerability, and suggests a future sea level canal with an air bombing fleet as a deterrent.
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Salvador
Panama Canal
Panama
Nicaragua
Atlantic
Pacific
Prediction of lower building costs through standardization
The president of a building materials firm forecasts cheaper homes via standardized pre-fabricated units not complete houses. He condemns the jerry builder and seasonal or intermittent building, urging steady, well built, moderately priced homes while noting supply dealers and trades abuses. The public would respond warmly to reliable supply and cost control.
Edge of Things Reflections on Astronomy and the Atom
On his ninetieth birthday Ambrose Swasey reflects on future astronomy and limits of discovery. He recalls a conversation about the 200 inch telescope and notes that no matter how powerful instruments become, observers will never see everything.
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Ambrose Swasey
Ambrose
George E. Hale
Honoary
Mount Wilson Observatory
Alexis Car
Gandhi's 18-hour sit-down style stirs boycott note
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette describes Mahatma Gandhi as a world class sit-down striker who could extend to 30 hours if challenged. The piece portrays him as a solitary, determined figure whose aim is to force Britain to withdraw from Indian affairs through noncooperation and passive resistance, stressing his unyielding commitment.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mahatma Gandhi
Mr. Gandhi
Gandhi
Sit-Down Strikes Mentioned in British Commentary
A fragment notes that British coverage views Gandhi style sit-down strikes as serious, with references to heavy pains and the government’s stance. The text hints at a discussion of nonviolent protest methods and their political implications.
Auto workers strike close several Fisher plants
United Automobile Workers strike actions hit Fisher body plants across Flint and other cities. Fisher No 1 in Flint with 6500 workers closed, supplying Buick bodies. Chevrolet plants in Flint and Detroit area idled, including Fisher No 2 and linked assembly plants. Fisher facilities in Atlanta and Kansas City also shut by job actions.
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United Automobile Workers of America
Fisher
Chevrolet
Flint
Mich
Buick Motor Company
Buick
Chevrolet Assembly
Fisher No. 2
Atlanta
Kansas City
Rabbit Chase Slowed When Dog Hits Tree
In Richmond Indiana on December 31 police Sgt. Frank Threewit recounts an odd incident as his dog flushed a rabbit in a field. The rabbit led the chase until a turn when the dog ran headlong into a tree and lay unconscious for several minutes.
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Richmond
Frank Threewit
Mrs Callanan Dies in Parkersburg at 69
Mrs Julia Bell Callanan aged 69 died of a heart ailment in Parkersburg. She was mother to James T and Ralph Callanan, executives at Parkersburg Machine Company.
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Parkersburg
Julia Bell Callanan
James T
Ralph Callanan
Parkersburg Machine Company
Lindbergh ransom bills and Hauptmann trial notes
Testimony cited that the $50,000 Lindbergh ransom contained no goldback bills. Attorney General Wilentz said ransom bills appeared identical to non-gold notes, with only a small gold certificate mark on the face. The fact had been widely publicized and referenced in Hauptmann’s trial.
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Bruno Richard Hauptmann
David T. Wilentz
Wilentz
What's What at a Glance Washington
Central Press columnist recounts early 20th century Chinese upheavals from memory of journalists covering revolutions. Describes Manchu empire fall, Sun Yat-Sen leadership in the south, Yuan Shikai in the north, civil war, and Chiang Kai-Shek emerging as Sun’s successor and kin.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Im Cina
Pacific
Orient
Chiang Kai-Shek
Changfeueh-Liang
Cathay
Yangtse River
Sry
Sun Yat-Sen
Yangtse
Yuan Shi-Kai
Yuan
Mussolini
Hitler
China
Sun
Chiang
Dr. Sun
Chang
Chang Tso-Lin
Youre Telling Me Paragraphs Then And Now
William Ritt notes edgy humor about New Year and world events. A Hitler Nazi nudism piece is mocked while monarchs and celebrities appear in a collage of jabs. The column skewers publicity stunts and public sentiment with sharp, ironic observations.
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Europe
Governor Declines Comment On Lindbergh Case Status
The Philadelphia Record quotes a source claiming a gold hoard find by a company, while FBI says Lindbergh Hauptmann case is closed with no new developments. Conklin and Hoffman both refuse further comment on ongoing or upcoming moves.
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Ers
Philadelphia Record
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lindbergh- Hauptmann
Conklin
Chicago
Hoffman
Large Powers Debate Touches on Japan Extension
In Washington a discussion centers on enlarging facilities and the waning possibility that Japan would agree to an extension of Article 19. Officials weigh risks and benefits as diplomatic talks continue.
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Japan
Naval arms race reshapes world power after 1936 treaties
The piece outlines Britain France and Italy expanding shipyards to bolster sea defenses, Germany pushing to limits of its 1936 mandate, and the United States ranking second in Jane's forecast with 83 planned warships. It notes treaties fading, Japan denouncing parts of the London pact and the shift in international naval power.
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Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Reich
U. S
Britain
United States
Japan
United States Considers Expanded War Embargo Powers
Congressional committees chaired by Pittman and McReynolds outlined a discretionary civil war embargo proposal after conferring with President Roosevelt. They plan to introduce it when Congress reopens, aiming to extend the neutrality act and curb arms shipments, an issue hotly debated as the last session refused presidential discretionary authority.
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Roosevelt
Pittman
McReynolds
Senate
Congress
Wimalert
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Marshal Chiang
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