Parker nomination drama stirs Senate committee vote
President nominee Judge John J. Parker of North Carolina faces a stiff Senate hurdle as both Republican and Democratic members on the Judiciary Committee vote against him. The panel, 10 to 4, declines to allow full examination amid sustained protests from organized labor and civil rights groups over Parker’s past remarks and positions. Senator Overman vows to press the contest on the floor, with leaders planning action within a week.
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Judea Parker
Senate
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Caroling
Organized Labor
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Walker
American Federation of Labor
United Mina Warkera of America
National Association For the Advancement of the Colored People
Finn
Parker
Gresnabare
Dory Nowa
Gararnos
Hathane
Economy Plea From President Hoover
Washington April 21 President Hoover sent letters to the chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations committees warning against excess appropriation demands during the current session of Congress. Although neither Chairman Jones nor Chairman Wood would make the letters public tonight they said they had received communications on appropriation matters.
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Hoover Haa
Ts Nonate Fluanca
Tha
Cvomimitteca
Thin Aemeon
Congress
Jones
Senate Finance Committee
Wood
House Appropriations Committee
Oesterreich pleads not guilty in murder case
Walburga Oesterreich, once freed in the slaying of her husband Fred, pleaded not guilty in superior court today to a grand jury indictment returned Friday. She faces charges with her nurse and lover in the alleged murder plot. Attorneys requested a separate trial as the district attorney’s office handling continues under submission.
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Anil
API— Atru
Walburga Oesterreich
Fred
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Sanhuber
Graey
Indian Moslems Decry Revolt Across Calcutta and Bombay
Reported unrest accelerates after the Chittagong raid in which six defenders were killed. Troops search for raiders as nervousness spreads through Madras and Karachi calm, while Gandhi condemns violence but vows continued civil disobedience. Mohammed Yakub presides at Bombay conference urging unity among Muslims.
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Ue Pullen
Chita Rong
Troapa
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Madras
Warachloday
Karachi
Mahatma Gandhi
Ciel
Gujerat
Chittagong
Waa
Inday
Manir Mohammed Yakub
Bombay
Indian aids revolt fears in Bombay city protests
In the tumult amid Indian aid efforts, a revolt is feared in Bombay as authorities, led by the governor, deploy troops to quell unrest over the imprisonment of a native trader for violating a ban on public gatherings. The government has imposed a second ban on public demonstrations to avert violence.
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Igaverno
Bombay
Ftrikey
End of London Parley Move Toward Treaty Signing
London reports the five power disarmament negotiations near completion with a 7000 word document at St James's Palace. The final plenary session set for tomorrow will have reads by Colonel Simeon and top envoys beginning the signings in expected order.
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Partoy
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Stimson
Ambbassador Dawes
Adams
Reyalor Rublusay
Neel
Gitwen
Ambassasdor Morrow
Rome
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France
British Empire
Northwestern rail merger before Senate Committee
Washington April 21 AP The push to halt all railroad mergers pending new regulation was examined by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee as Tri-State Commission members shared views The panel weighed the status of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific proposals with Commissioner Bralades calling the merger an open question and others urging caution while considering possible conditions and future hearings.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce
Triaratate
Senate
Claude Porter Loolf
North Dakota farmer given life for killing his wee son
A Mandan man, 40, identified as a farmer, was sentenced to life in prison after confessing to drowning his 4 year old son in the Missouri River near Stavon. He cited drinking as a motive as his body of the child remained unfound. The judge rejected a plea for further delay as the body had not been recovered.
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Amel
Mutter
Gus Roby
Farrer
Stav
Reinhold Confesant
John Maree
Knite
Tetaold
Menienti Bo
L. Barry
Drowned holiday crowd on Nile bridge in Cairo misprint
Cairo authorities report a tragic drowning on the Nile as holiday crowds gathered on a bridge near the city. Police and rescuers searched the river while witnesses described a chaotic scene and a large crowd reacting with disbelief.
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Revnt
Ahaat
Nile River
Shouse Attacks Farm Relief in Jefferson Dinner
In St Paul on April 21, Jouett Shouse, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, condemned the republican farm relief program at a Jefferson dinner. He urged that true prosperity rests on agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce, criticizing the Grundy tariff bill and noting farm hardships amid industrial profits. Continued on Page 2.
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Minn
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Mr Shaw
Thoman Jefferson
Minnesota
Alain Committon
Wiieh Mas
Jefferson
Schause
Mortragon
Poet Laureate Robert Wridges Dies in London
London notices the death of Robert Wridges poet laureate of England. He had served as town poet since 1902. Wridges, aged ninety one, authored works known worldwide and regarded as a leading literary figure of his era.
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London
Robert Wridges
England
Hare
Bridgea
Beyn
Ohio Penitentiary Fire Kills Over 300 In Columbus
Reported April 21 and 22, the Ohio penitentiary fire in Columbus killed and injured hundreds with authorities counting 276 dead officially and hospital deaths pushing higher. Officials suspect incendiary origin as guards and soldiers battled flames and recovered bodies for transport to the State fair grounds coliseum.
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Columbus
Ohio
Seed Loan Bill Benefits This State Across Regions
A seed loan bill was advanced by the house and sent to the provident chamber. It aims to provide funds from the government for speed, fertilizer, and horse feed, covering drought affected areas including Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Montana.
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Joan Vet
Provident
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Montana
President asks more for Indians in annual budget
President Howes urged Congress to provide an additional 666000 dollars for maintenance and operation of Indian schools in the coming year. The Interior Department funds Indian schools and a further amount is requested in the second appropriation, with green and additional funding to be considered.
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Anil
Howes
Congress
Interfor Department
Eugene Roy Chosen Temporary Haitian President
Eugene Roy was selected as temporary president by the Haiti Council of State in Port-au-Prince on April 21, backed by 21 votes. The decision followed Hoover Commission guidance, with Roy to serve until regular elections after Touton Borno's term ends. presiding events drew American officials and Haitian cabinet members, amid a festive, orderly crowd of about 1500.
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Haiti
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Statr Todas
Republic of Finttl
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Maite Thezan
Andre Chevaliier
Twig
Joan I. Tare
Haftian
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Conaylar
Atraete
Bean
Roy
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Ona
Rorne
Fire destroys church in Bucharest area injuring, killing many
Fragmented OCR reports say a deadly fire broke out late Friday night at a church in a Romanian area, with bodies recovered and many harmed. Victims and hospital conditions are unclear, but one hospital in Bucharest is mentioned as treating the injured.
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Rumant
Apul
Colegel
Piva
Loans on Wheat Shortly to Cease
Chicago news item reports Geila corporation announcing intended cessation of wheat loans. Instructions sent to centers to halt re-apportions and shift wheat position after April to avoid competition with a new era. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply an industry-wide policy change.
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Anvil
Barmera
Geila Corporation
Bartaan Whenk
Plata
Ancient Bastile Below Standard in State Penitentiary
A 1920s National Prison Information report criticizes the Columbus state penitentiary as overcrowded and under modern standards. It calls for a new wing and improvements to living conditions to meet accepted norms for housing inmates.
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National Society of
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Columbus
Vsuffern
Galumbia
Volumbius
Wankot
Ktandargts
Mtandarta
Pen designed to hold limited inmate roll call
A early 20th century note describes a penitentiary unit planned for 1,500 inmates near Columbus Olila Anett Py Ola. A morning roll call showed total enrollment at 4,100, with the facility covering about five acres within short distance of downtown Column.
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Olila
Anett
Hansen
Cavera
Horror fire rips Ohio penitentiary killing many
Eye witness recounts a massive blaze at Ohio Penitentiary where flames and smoke swept through the blocks. Reports say at least 100 inmates died as guards and prisoners fought to rescue captives amid collapsing structures and spreading fire.
Massacre at Ohio Penitentiary Fires Killing Hundreds
Columbus Ohio April 21 4 Hundreds of men mostly convicts perished as a fire swept a section of the old Ohio penitentiary. A guard captain reported at least 300 dead in the west cell blocks as firemen and guards struggled to control the blaze. Army soldiers arrived to guard the main gate while doctors treated the wounded and prisoners blocked by smoke. The chaos crowd involved guards inmates and warden’s family as authorities fought to account for victims and contain the fire.
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Ohio Associated Press
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Catholic Priest Dead Defending Mexican Church
Mexico City reports a mob killed priest Frunciso Pleat Jose Keatnn while defending a church in the Altay region near Jallacs. The incident follows years of warfare and continued unrest amid the complex foe.
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Canadan
Fos Altay Regton Cone
Jallacs
Dlapatohte
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