Kiwanis Club to Change Officers At Meeting Tonight
New Year changes sweep through Taylor County as Kiwanis Club prepares to install new leadership. Joseph Jolliffe to take command, succeeding Dr Alden Beagle as city offices see shifts. Ramsey Clark and Grafton officials also report changes in sheriff, prosecutor, and rail and bus services amid broader year start adjustments.
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Mother of Ten Faces Life Term Fight in Michigan
Detroit reports Mrs. Etta Mae Miller, 48, mother of ten, convicted in 18 minutes of four liquor violations and sentenced under the habitual criminal clause. Her appeal to the state supreme court is planned, challenging retroactive application as felonies. Lawmakers convene amid push to remove liquor violations from felonies.
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Supreme Court
May Blame Husband for Girls Death in Slaying Case
Canton Ohio January 1 The next chapter in the Fearn Held man slaying case will be written Monday when a grand jury considers a moral murder charge against Wilbur C Heldman 27 Lorain furnace salesman held for the grand jury after a preliminary hearing Prosecutor Henry W Harter Jr will seek to prove Heldman caused his wife Margaret to take her own life by remarking she would face the electric chair The Heldmans domestic troubles and the Fearn murder were cited as background for the charge based on a confession purportedly by Heldman detailing his alleged influence on his wife’s suicide
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Peace in South America Today
Washington reports Bolivia and Paraguay nearing final wording on a conciliation protocol for a long standing boundary dispute. Mediation judges are to be appointed and the protocol must be certified by both governments before it becomes effective. The Pan American conference signings are noted as a key step.
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Pittsburgh
State Still Argues Q Conner Matter In 7 Day Debate
Charlenton reports a seven day discussion on the O Connor reappointment as superintendent of the hate pot. The debate centers on Governor elect Conley's stance and whether the senate will approve the appointment with next week's session looming. Observers note possible approval linked to prior quotes from O Connor. Page Two continues.
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Queen Mary’s New Year note on King George’s illness
In a New Year letter to Sir Kynaston Sipdd, London’s Lord Mayor, Queen Mary expresses hope for a lifting of the king’s clouds and asks him to convey her thanks. Buckingham Palace reports King George’s condition remains unchanged with a quiet day and no significant improvement.
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Treaty Ready for a Report on Arbitration Pact
Washington January the drafting sub committee of the committee on arbitration treaties of the Pan American conference completed its work and said it would be ready to report an arbitration treaty either today or tomorrow. The pact calls for settlement by compulsory arbitration of international disputes of a just relative nature unless these involve domestic jurisdiction. Delegations exchanged views and government officials awaited further meetings.
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Arriving No Pomp as Hoover Homecoming Set
Washington January 1 The official homecoming will be held next Sunday for Herbert Hoover upon arrival in Washington to begin clearing his desk before taking the oath of government. The landing day on Sunday may hinder parade plans and crowd turnout as Taft administration fears crowding and capital protection. White House aides emphasize a simple ceremony without large crowds. Republican leaders express concern over the reception and potential disruptions to events.
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Schools reopen despite influenza outbreak
Superintendent Rice announced city schools would reopen tomorrow after consulting physicians in Charleston and state health officials. With 500 to 600 cases reported weekly, officials weighed keeping schools closed but decided regular sessions would minimize exposure. Four teachers out sick. policy to exclude ill students persists. county districts resume normally with two exceptions.
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Evangeli sts Court Restraint in Des Moines Church Dispute
A district court injunction bars Rev H D Mitzner from entering the Tour Sautaré Gospel Lighthouse church following a dispute over pastorship. Judge Herman Zeuch considers a final decision while the church seeks to limit Mitzner’s actions and protect current leadership.
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Three Killed As Train Strikes Auto In Minnesota City
A westbound passenger train collided with a car in Minnesota City Minnesota on January 1 killing three occupants and critically injuring a fourth. Rescue crews reported the vehicle failed to stop at a crossing and the impact occurred near the track in a rural area.
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Toy Kills Three Tots in Crowley Garage Fire
Crowley Louisiana January 1 Three children died and another was seriously burned when gasoline in a garage exploded while they played with a cap pistol inside an automobile. The car and garage were consumed by flames as smoke prevented rescue. The victims were Hiluan Fontenot Elton Fontenot and Rea lond Fontenot. Venton Fontenot escaped. The parents were Leot Fontenot and Wal-. the incident ruined New Year’s plans.
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Weather Department Issues Storm Alarm
The Weather Department issued a storm advisory today announcing a warning for the southeast region. The alert names Tantidy and Toston among affected areas while noting inbound conditions toward Ohio and surrounding areas.
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Hoover Ship Greets New Year Quietly at Sea
On a voyage to Hampton Roads the Hoover ship Utah marks 1929 with eight bells at midnight. Mrs. Hoover views the sea roll as bells toll, then attends a quiet New Year’s aboard the Utah. A White House reception parody and officers’ ceremony entertain the crew. Hoover plans inauguration preparations in Washington.
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Hattiesburg Probe Ordered After Lynching
Hattiesburg Mississippi January 1 A mob prepared to burn to death a kidnapper while the county grand jury was summoned to meet next Monday to probe the lynching of Emanuel McCallum an automobile mechanic last Wednesday night Judge Roberts presiding over circuit court called the special session in response to a citizens committee request for an investigation into the lynching and mob violence amid a firm stand against such acts.
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1929 New Year Greeting Emphasizes Quality Service
We thank you for your business in the past year and hope to serve you again this year. Our resolution for 1929 stands for quality pride and service. Best wishes for a prosperous New Year.
Screen Star Alma Rubens Faces Arrest Over Wild Parties
A warrant was issued for actress Alma Rubens on a disorderly conduct charge following a complaint by landlady Mrs Elizabeth Uhl. The case cites wild party noises, lights turned off, profane language, and tenants disrupted by Rubens and frequent intrusions into others' apartments. Rita Quarnio and Ken Mason are named witnesses in the complaint.
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Doctors More Liquor To Fight Flu Advocated
Restrictions on physicians prescrib ing whisky were eased by the prohibition bureau as influenza cases rise. Doctors may obtain more than 100 prescriptions monthly if needed, with a pint per ten days allowed per patient and 100 such prescriptions quarterly. Influenza reports show high case counts across states, signaling continued spread along the Atlantic coast. In Baltimore, Richard Murphy beat Frank Shore 6 1, 8 2, 6 2 to win the national junior indoor singles crown.
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Weather Update and Funeral Notice for S J Heflin
Cloudy and much colder with snow flurries in the north tonight. Wednesday looks generally fair and colder, with mountain snow flurries. ML members of Friendship Lodge No. and Knights of Pythias meet at Castle Hall on Wednesday January 2, 1999 at 10 am to attend the funeral of S J Heflin. service at First Baptist Church at 11 am. Bring eats. Tye Tra Lewis C C.
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Army Plane 10 Flight Continues Until Engines Fail
At Metropolitan Los Angeles Jan 1 1930 the air motored Fokker endurance plane Question Mark lifted at 7 24 am under Lt Odos Moon guiding the refueling craft. The crew aims to stay aloft three daily air refuels with supplies from two support planes as it flights between Los Angeles and San Diego. The crew includes Major Earl Spats and Lieuts Halvorson and Quesada with Sgt Roy Wy Hobe as mechanic. If successful the flight could set a new world duration record but would take weeks.
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Snow halts rival in endurance flight attempt
Marshall Missouri January 1 heavy snowfall grounded Blaine M. Tuxhorn a Kansas City aviator planning a world endurance flight. Snow delayed his open cockpit 60 horsepower plane while another challenger known as Question took off from Los Angeles.
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