Ethiopians Defy Italy as War Preparations Rise
In Rome on February 15 A L of Ethiopian emperor notes deny Italian charges of frontier aggression and vow to defend Ethiopia. Italy readies troops for potential hostilities with Africa moves centering on the disputed frontier as diplomatic notes and rapid troop buildup escalate tensions.
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Ethiopia
Italy
Tadlau
Verlin
Germany
Nuibachhes
World War News Recap from Global Lead Events
Fragmentary report covers political unrest in Washington and mentions a naval inquiry in Texas. It notes a planning miscue near San Francisco and a disrupted naval operation. Highlights include calls to curb commodity prices and Germany advocating air power in Western Europe, with Sicily and Italy military movements cited and tensions blamed on Malian aggression.
Confession of T Carey Found in Lewis and Clark Court Files
A signed confession by Tom Carey, chairman of the state railroad commission, alleging lewd acts with boys, was presented to the Lewis and Clark district court clerk. County Attorney Smith verified the document. Carey faced felony charges and a March district court date in Lewis and Clark counties.
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District Court of Lewis and Clark
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Lowia
Clary County
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Carey Oats
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Chak County
Abolishment of railroad commission bill introduces debate
A lengthy House session discusses a measure to abolish the railroad commission. The bill would transfer powers to the state board of equalization, facing opposition and late-night tempers. The crowd included retailers and press, with a child asking about MRO fees as the debate paused for a day.
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Caavade Con Ty
Stile Public Service Commission
Pilyperam
Rap
Stromnes
Great Falls
Reverting Hilla Calif Bob Praises Nebraska Plan
The fragment praises a Nebraska plan as a way to cut costs by reducing the state senate and county counts, arguing it would reduce state expenses. It notes resistance in other states like Georgia and Texas, and mentions visiting home and support for broader adoption despite opposition and job losses.
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Texas
EE Renvender
Nebraska
Monopolistic Tendencies in NRA Spotted in Hearing
U.S. Senate subcommittee considers broader inquiry into monopolistic tendencies within the NRA. Witness Bromp, Attorney General, and Senator King lead testimony as reforms and a two year renewal with modifiers are debated. Finance committee headed by Senator Morrison to review the proposal amid administration opposition.
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Kaa
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Te Inier Cirele
Macon Knowa In Bad Shape After Airship Crash
Report from Inquiry Court noting a structural failure in the Macon dirigible after a past crash. Lieutenant Galvin M Halster cites investigation into strength of dirigible construction. Bureau of Aeronautics examined and recommended strengthening but said repairs must not interrupt operation.
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Galvin M. Halster
Macon
Halster
Bureau of Aeronautics
Ralster
Greatest bargain in world in newspaper ad rhetoric
Newspaper publishers claimed the world’s greatest bargain due to advertising in print. A. N. Steele, advertising manager at Standard Of, discussed consumer retail cooperation and value in the Northwest Daily Press convention remarks. Hang Jonson, a diver, was rescued from a burning building after a fall from a scaffold with life-saving work recorded.
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Bine
Ragday
A. N. Steele
Ohlevge
Standard of Company
Northwest Daily Presa Association
Steric
Vigilantes Rout Pickets at California Mines
An armed citizen force led by sheriffs officers routed pickets at the gates of Jackson California gold mines and destroyed a strikers camp after a blaze. About 129 workers involved in the labor dispute dispersed as a 200 plus vigilante group advanced. Some resumed mining at Amador City and nearby Neveredy Flat, ending days of industry paralysis.
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Jackson
Calif
Tao
Imad
Amador
Wennedy Flat
Private Wages Not To Decline In Work Relief Plan
Senator O Mahoney reports President Roosevelt pledged to maintain wage rates and private industry standards with the work relief program. He said Roosevelt would use influence to avoid adverse effects on labor and employment, amid debate over the $2.1 billion veteran pensions proposal.
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Washington
Met
Roosevelt
Omahoney
Wye
Wyoming
Fate of the Maine remembered in Key West
In Key West on February 14, 1898 the explosion of the battleship Maine is recalled with a quiet cemetery tribute. The event killed 286 officers and men, whose remains were later interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Key West
Maine
Plane Crash in Sicily Kills Nine Britons
Reported crash in Sicily kills nine British nationals aboard a seaplane. Names of crew and passengers given, including Lt. Otter and Sgt. Wallace, with details of the disaster and loss of multiple aircraft as rescue teams respond.
Washington weighs HOLC efficiency questions in capital raise
Amid plans to expand the Home Owners' Loan Corporation capital from 2.09 billion to 4.5 billion, five congressmen pressed for an inquiry into alleged inefficiency and graft. Democrats Martley and Pierce joined Republicans in urging a seven member special House committee to investigate HOLC, citing broad complaints from 45 states.
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House
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Congress
HOLC
Banking
Nwolgc
Rules Committee
Representative Sweeney
Ohio
Sweeney
Senate kills women’s jury bill amid tense fifth week session
A heated state senate failed to pass the controversial women’s jury bill on third reading. After rapid maneuvers and shifting votes, the measure stalled then was tabled, with Senators Sparling Oliver and Carroll among those voting against or absent. The session, entering its sixth week, saw a late push for the divorce measure and potential committee reports on the state board.
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Squor Central Board
Senate
Larson
Teton
Arnold
Stillwater
Sparling
Daniels
Oliver
Carter
Senator Carroll
Myneetshell
Carson
Marine Architect Heard In Probe Of Ship's Contracts
Washington hearings before the Senate appropriations committee featured A P Homer, a Washington marine architect, insisting that naval building allocations in 193? favored certain shipyards due to White House and Navy Department influence. He cited ties to shipbuilders, Democratic officials, and even a Roosevelt era president in a charged day of testimony.
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Washington
A. P. Homer
Washington Marine Architect
Senate
Whit House
Navy Department
Worner
Ranger
Handy Letter Writer Guide Offered by Washington Bureau
An advertisement from the Helena Independent promotes a Handy Letter Writer guide. It claims the book covers business social and love letters and offers copies via Washington Information Bureau. The notice gives ordering details and a price to cover cost and postage.
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Washington Information Bureau
Wheeler Bill to Aid Montana School Revealed
Washington AP reports that Senator Wheeler introduced a bill to allocate 509,000 for support of the Northern Montana Agricultural and Manual Training School, funded from non mineral unrevealed public lands in Montana. The action aims to benefit the state’s agricultural and vocational education program.
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Montana
Washington
Montana Agricultural and Manhal Training School
AAA Plan to Lift Production Controls Sparks Debate
Washington reports the AAA is ready to act after criticism of rising food prices. Officials say 14 basic commodities ran 24 percent above prewar parity, prompting plans to abandon production controls for one or two years. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows prices at 14 percent above 1919 levels, attributed to drought and price support moves. If prices stay high for four to six months, controls may be eased as prices ease.
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Washington
AAA
Lyant
H.C. T. Arain
Bureau of Labor Statistics
German note on air pacts bared in peace bid
Berlin reports Germany is willing in principle to use air forces to preserve western Europe peace and invites Britain for bilateral talks. The note, replying to Anglo French security proposals, says air accords could help solve other problems and aims to avoid an arms race. It backs joint efforts for regional peace and security.
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Berlin
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Ickes and Farley Silent On Probe Plan
Journal snippet reports Secretary Ickes and Postmaster General Farley awaiting Senate demand for any information on alleged involvements in pullin work acts with which Farley is named. The text is garbled, but references a probe and national figures.
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Ickes
Farley
Washington
IAP
Senate
Tokes Iain
Sarasota
Anil
Happel Receives Life Sentence for Wife Murder
John B Happel, a 28 year old liver, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the first degree murder of his wife Hose Marie Happel. The court noted possible transfer to St Louis to face charges in the suspected killing of Henry W Meyer, husband of Belle owner.
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Jena Angeles
John BH
Layer
Wan Anerd
Rene Tenerd
Marige
Charles W. Fricke
Wi Rial
Hose Marie Happel
St. Louis
Henry W. iMeyer
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