Japanese drive weakens grip on Jehol in Sino-Japanese front
The Associated Press reports Chinese defenses at Jehol falter as Japanesearmy columns advance from Manchuria toward Jehol City. Chinchow reports Japanese forces control half Jehol. Shamaoshan battle near Manchurian border ends in Chinese defeat. London notes arms embargo debates. Tokyo says Britain and the US embargo harms China. Washington cites Senate opposition to broad munition embargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated, Press
China
Jehol
Manchuria
Chihfeng
Chienping
Yungkungfu
London
Japan
Associated Press
Chinchow
Shamaoshan
Ral
Manchurian
Hosho
Chinwangtao
George Lansbury
Labor Party
Great Britain
United States
Tokyo
Washington
Cengre
Clare
Senate
Lewis
Europe
Labor Post Disappoints AFL Members Choice
William Green of the AFL said the federation is keenly disappointed over President Roosevelt’s selection for secretary of labor. The ruling comes as officials from the National League of Women Voters and the Women’s Party praised Frances Perkins for the post, while Daniel C. Roper of South Carolina was named secretary of commerce to complete the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Roosevelt
National League of Women Voters and
Women's Party
Frances Perkins
Labor Post
Daniel C. Roper
South Carolina
Commerce
Bank Holidays Declared In Tennessee And Kentucky
The Associated Press reports governors in Tennessee and Kentucky have proclaimed bank holidays. Tennessee's starts immediately and lasts through next Monday, while Kentucky names March 1 to 4 as days of Thanksgiving. Maryland extends its bank holiday a day to allow new laws. Ohio banks curb deposit withdrawals. some Pennsylvania banks limit withdrawals. Internal Revenue Service says bank holidays are not excuses to miss March 15 taxes, though deferral arrangements may be possible.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Laffoon
Maryland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Urges R F C for Schools Coal Rates Protested
Minneapolis advocates use of Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds to aid schools facing funding gaps. Dr. Strayer of Columbia University urged emergency federal loans to states, citing finance limits on public education. Separate filing with ICC by Consumers Coal Corp and 66 others attacked West Virginia coal rates to North Carolina, seeking revised charges from several railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Geore D. Stayer
Columbia ‘University
Strayer
Department of Superintendence
National Education Association
Departes Committee On Public Rela
Federal
Educat
Washington, Mar
West Virginia
North Carolina
Interstate Commerce Commission
Consumers Coal Corporation of
Winston-Salem
N. C
Norfolk & Western
Chesapeake & Ohio
Virginian
Pocahontas
New River
Clinch Valley
Tug River
Kline Given Fine and Jail Sentence in Pittsburgh Case
Butler, March 1. Charles H. Kline, mayor of Pittsburgh, was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $5,000 for malfeasance in office over city contract lettings. Judge Thomas D. Finletter granted a writ of supersedeas pending appeal to the superior court, staying the sentence and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Charles H. Kline
Pittsurgh
Thomas D. Finletter
Drastic Step Taken Against Radicals in Germany
Berlin reports President von Hindenburg signed a decree declaring treasonous acts and espionage punishable by severe penalties and death for leaking military secrets. The move, tied to the Reichstag fire and Liebknecht raid, places Germany under martial law like powers for police to quell Communist influence. Communist leaders and members of the Reichstag are being arrested nationwide, with hundreds detained in cities such as Hanover and Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Germany
von Hindenburg
Wilhelm Goering
Ministry of Interior
Reichstag
Karl Liebnecht
Hanover
Hamburg
Unterweisstad
Dullel
Chiropodist Dr C A McEnney at Blen Avon Hotel
Foot specialist Dr C A McEnney will be at the Blen Avon Hotel all day Thursday March 2 offering podiatry services to walk-in patients and appointments. He conducts exams, treatment, and footwear guidance for foot care at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blen-Avon Hotel
Gas rate hikes hit 20 cities nationwide, Holt reports
Charleston March 1 Chairman Holt of the house utilities investigating committee said public service commission data show domestic gas rates in 20 cities rose 16 to 123 percent since 1920. Four West Virginia cities Buckhanton Clarksburg Elkins and Grafton paid more now. Groups split 12 flat rate increases and eight based on 10000 cubic feet per month.
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Grafton
Holt
Charleston
Mar
House Utilities Investigating Committee
Public Service Commission
West Virginia
Buckhanton
Clarksburg
Elkins
Akron girl testifies to firing apparel after mother’s death
A 13 year old girl described how her father woke her to remove and burn her mother's clothes after a struggle. The woman Anna Ezoch, 38, was slain and three suspects, husband Raymond 38, daughter Rose 13, and Paul Spasiuc 37, were held for investigation. Coroner Oscar Hayes deferred verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Anna Ezoch
Raymond
Rose
Paul Spasiuc
Oscar Hayes
Mother Dies Saving Children in Sand Springs Fire
Tulsa reports a mother perished in a vain effort to rescue her nine children in a Sand Springs home fire. The deceased is Mrs. Earnest C. Kepner, 34, wife of a cotton mill worker, with six other children surviving or unlisted in the brief. The victims include twins Robert and Charlotte, 13, Jewell, 11, Wayne, 10, and Frank, 7.
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Tulsa
Okla
Sand Springs
Earnest C. Kepner
Robert
Charlotte
Jewell
Wayne
Frank
Pre Lentens Retreat Held by Lutherans
Lutheran churches worldwide observed a pre Lenten retreat with an afternoon and evening program at St Pauls Lutheran church. The theme Consecration in Christ wove through sermons scripture readings and a communion service led by Rev Vorberg Harper Shilke Jones Hashinger and others. A 6 pm dinner followed at Joe Hanways restaurant before vespers and a sermon by Rev Simon Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
West Virginia
R. T. Vorberg
D. D
A. B. Harper
Charles A. Shilke
A. K. Jones
W. Roy Hashinger
D.D
Howard Amick
Joe Hanway
W. L. Dise
F. B. Herzel
Simon Snyder
Trinity Lutheran Church
Wheeling
W. P. Cline
Fairmont
Charles Gourand
Swanson Resigns as Virginia Senator March 4
Senator Swanson of Virginia forwarded his resignation to Governor Pollard today to take effect March 4. The move clears the way for former Governor Harry F. Byrd to succeed Swanson and join the incoming senators in Roosevelt's cabinet on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Swanson
Virginia
Pollard
Harry F. Byrd
Roosevelt
R Rosevelt
Fur dealer and pilot killed in Alaska plane crash
Mickey Goldstein of Seattle, a fur dealer, and his pilot Ted Morris died in a plane crash near Fairbanks yesterday. The crash occurred as they traveled to inspect fur shipments, authorities said, with investigations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Mickey Goldstein
Seattle
Ted Morris
Here
Conley Signs Five Bills Allowing Funds Transfer
Charleston March 1 Governor Conley signed five bills authorizing transfer of funds in Cameron Sand Hill Meade Liberty and Franklin Counties in Marshall County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Conley
Cameron
Sand Hill
Meade, Liberty
Franklin Seaies
Marshall County
Ansell Sues Huey Long For 500000 Slander Damages
Samuel T. Ansell, former judge advocate general, sues Senator Huey Long in the District of Columbia Supreme Court for 500000 dollars in slander damages. He claims 250000 for actual damages from Long's February 21 senate speech and 250000 for punitive damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel T. Ansell
Senate Committee
Overton
Louisiana
Huey Long
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Long
Senate
Ansell
Senate Moves Big Bills in Final Session Push
Washington March 1 With three days left in the session the senate sped approval of major measures. It passed a 308.999 million navy supply bill and sent it to the house with minor amendments. It adopted a 104 million agriculture department conference report and a 370 million army bill partial conference, while several items await house action. The body rejected the independent offices bill conference report, urging a higher senate fund for the SRE commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Agriculture Department
White House
Independent Offices
Sre Commission
Pawe
Demand for motor fuel shows drop in six months
Washington reports that total motor fuel demand for the six months ending June 30 is estimated at 177,400,000 barrels, a 12.4 percent decline from the same period last year. Domestic demand stands at 14,000,000 barrels, down 9.5 percent from a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Committee On Petroleum Economics
Federal Oil’ Conservation ‘Board
Wilbur
Conservation Board
Ham and Oyster Supper at Andrews M B Church
Andrews M B Church invites Olive Reddick Missionary Society to a 7 PM ham and oyster supper with proceeds supporting mission work and church activities. Funds raised will aid outreach and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews M. B
Olive Reddick Missionary Society
Banking Law Lets WV Banks Limit Operations In Emergencies
West Virginia legislators enacted a limited operation banking act. Banks may request to suspend or limit activities for a set period with governor and banking commissioner approval. The measure, signed by Governor Conley, aims to protect depositors and prepare for future disruptions. It becomes effective immediately and includes defined holiday cessation.
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Charleston
West Virginia
L. C. Charter
Conley
Kump
L. R. Charter
Banking Department
Last minute bills flood legislature after bar drops
Charleston on March 1 reports the legislature ends a one act drama as bars on new bills are dropped. Hundreds of measures are expected to pour onto the desks of the house and senate clerks with only unanimous consent allowed after today. Yesterday 60 measures were added in the house and 28 in the senate as the rush to push bills under the wire begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Mar
House
Senate
Police eye link between assassin and gangland
Chicago reports say Giuseppe Zangara may have been hired by gangsters to kill Mayor Cermak. The Daily Illustrated Times cites underworld chatter and a canceled bank check in Chicago, signed by Zangara, suggesting a motive beyond the Roosevelt assassination. A Miami witness recalls Zangara shouting I got him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilustrated Times
Giuseppe Zangara
Cermak
The
Times
Zangara
Roosevelt
Miami
Cermak Seen Likely to Recover After Injury
Miami March 1 The attending physicians said Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago is improving after the bullet wound and related complications from the assassination attempt by Giuseppe Zangara. Doctors report his lungs and heart sound strong and barring unforeseen circumstances he is on the upgrade.
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Miami
Fla
Anton J. Cermak
Chicago
Guiseppe Zangara
Cermak
Frederick Tice
Karl A. ‘Meyer
Troops join in manhunt near Centreville Maryland
Governor Ritchie ordered Company K of the Maryland National Guard to aid a manhunt for a heavily armed Black man, Harry Branch, after a posse member was wounded and shots were exchanged into darkness near a 25-acre swamp thicket. A 100-man posse and 25 guardsmen surrounded the area as torch lights illuminated the search. Frank Bower, a former baseball player, was wounded in the shoulder during the pursuit. his dog was killed by the suspect’s shots. The fugitive was believed to have two shotguns a pistol and ample ammunition.
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Centreville
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland National Guard
Pete
National
Frank Bower
Bower
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Lehman Nelson
Erin McGall
Nelson
McGail
C. A. McEnney
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