Rams Plot Reads Like Hot Movie
A bizarre smuggling tale emerges from Vienna about an alleged plan to bribe a railway union to ship wholesale arms from Italy to Hungary via Austria. The director general of the Austrian government railway is accused of offering $21,000 to union leaders to aid a trainload of arms, with further shipments promised back to Italy.
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Unclear headline on relief measure and highway labor bill
New York February 23 Roosevelt era relief plan described as paramount issue before public. Statement from railway labor legislative program prepared for submission to the President notes emergency measure backing substantial direct aid to states and municipal parties with a bill appropriating 100 million dollars.
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National City Bank accused of stock market control
Washington testimony before the Senate Banking Committee said the National City company sought to influence Has parent stock, and at times sold stock short in it. Bank officials called the short selling technical, yet evidence suggested the bank aimed to control the market. Ferdinand Pecora questioned the scope of these efforts.
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Refinery measure passes in Senate with reconsideration due
The senate approved a measure to spend 100000 for engaging in the gasoline refining business by a 94 to 27 vote. Senator Burr moved for reconsideration as confusion over accompanying measures arose, keeping the bill under review for further action.
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Couzens Bill Hearing Opens With No Decision
Working Feb 24 an all party pension hearing on the Couzens resolution to grant emergency powers for currency clothe the compiling of the currency failed to produce a decision. Favorable action was forecast after another meeting tomorrow with committees considering the measure.
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California Officials Revisit Bern Death Admitting Self-Action
In a long inquiry detailed by California officials, the Bern death is attributed to self-inflicted action. Prosecutors and investigators led by Baron Ro Fitts examined a two sentence note as the key clue. A grand jury and investigators questioned fifty servants and workers in a sweeping probe, aiming to clarify the film executive’s demise.
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Senator Walsh Heads to Florida for Rest and Golf
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana travels to Florida for a brief vacation before resuming duties as attorney general in the Roosevelt cabinet. He plans a few days of golf at Daytona Beach as part of the rest period before taking office.
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Estranged Wife of Movie Actor Killed in Car Crash
Mia Moreno, estranged wife of actor Antonio Moreno, died in a 200-foot plunge on the Mulholland highway near Calverenga. Rene Quang, 24, a Frenchman, driven the car. Moreno collapsed in the morgue as the body was sewn.
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Al and Frank Draw Panning At Correspondents Whooppee
Albany February 22 1920s satire dinner features President elect Franklin Roosevelt and ex governor Alfred E Smith at Albany Tribune dinner night. sketches mock political leaders and Capitol figures with humor. Roosevelt and Smith exchange quips on administration needs and tower power while participants parody press relations.
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North Dakota Will Not Secede From the Union
North Dakota rejects secession talk as lawmakers debate a proposed resolution in the state affairs committee. Senator Martin, an aging figure, receives letters and controversy as support and opposition swirl around the issue.
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Old Missouri Mule Riot Sparks Downtown Chaos
A disjointed report describes a mule incident in downtown with names distorted by OCR. Georga Morouria, age 20, and Kilmer Paltyagi, age 2, are mentioned amid mentions of a mule biting and injuring bystanders. The piece notes multiple bones broken and a rider knocked unconscious as the mule runs amuck.
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Denver Grand Jury Probes Kidnaping Case
Denver February 23 a county grand jury opened session to investigate the kidnaping of the younger Boettcher. District Attorney Karl Wettengel planned an investigation by grand jury after private talks with the victim’s father. Wettengel would not reveal witness details and said the elder Boettcher would not be called at this time. Police Chief Albert T. Clark testified as the first witness.
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Death of Fell in Java 16 Mystery Stabbed in hotel room in Surakarta
Philadelphia reports relatives of John Fell, a noted horseman, were told he was stabbed in a Surakarta hotel in Java. His wife Martha Fell allegedly saw the murder attempt. police say his final words were I did it. A guest dispute the suicide theory.
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Organized Crime in America 15 Problem
New York February 2. Lewis McHenry Howe, political secretary of President elect Roosevelt, said organized crime was one of the great problems facing the nation and urged a uniform crime law across states via governors and legislatures. He warned the crime problem would increase and become a personal concern to upright citizens.
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Formidable Army Presses Chinese Front in Manchuria
A major Japanese force drives toward Jebol and Chaoyang as Chinese defenders retreat to mountainous terrain. General Nobuyoshinto leads a large Juggernaut campaign in Manchuria with more troops than any previous Japanese commander in the region, amid heavy fighting near Tunglian and Jebol frontier.
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Railway Service Halted by Slides in Western Rail Route
Flames and snow slides halted two trains near the Montana border affecting Spokane for February 23. A passenger train No. 18 westbound and a freight were stalled by slides, with uncertainties about passenger counts and operations as crews worked to resume service.
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Cermak condition improves after troubling day
Miami February 23. Physicians attending Mayor Anton Cermak issued a bulletin at midnight reporting a comparatively comfortable day. They express continued anxiety but say he has made some improvement during the past 24 hours.
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Anton Cermak
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Plot to Destroy Russ Base Foiled
Moscow reports a foiled plot to destroy a Russian base at Ust and other strategic sites. A Japanese resident and two militia guards were arrested after confessing involvement. A former clergyman, Sellyanow, worked as a warehouse watchman at Ust. All three admitted guilt and testified at Kalsawa. investigation continues.
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Governor seeks higher interest on state refunding bonds
Governor Erickson plans to ask the House and Senate to raise the interest rate on 84.5 million dollars of refunding bonds to fund outstanding warrants. He proposes increasing from 4 percent to 4.9 percent, saying lack of bids stemmed from unattractive rates. He expects no re‑advertising and that the bonds funded by House Bill No. 22 will be repaid through the ordinary state funds.
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Clue to loss of 4 Japanese flyers
Anchorage Alaska February 33 Dr Ralph Tuck government ge ologist with the Alaska railroad said two railroad em ployes between Milen 29 and 40 nat September reported Boeing Artranae fleht in the aly aban the time four Japanese trans Pacific flyers disappeared The lights were seen about Sept 24 as they remembered Dr Tuck said No planes were known to be in the vicinity The Japanese flyers were never sighted after leaving the Aniatic coast The two men were Frank Ray croft and Jos Estes.
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Ralph Tuck
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Jos Estes
Catholic Processions in Rome Restricted by Vatican Edict
Vatican officials impose controls on Catholic processions in Rome. Cardinal Marchetti Selvaggli and church authorities order that protests be conducted with modesty and reverence. Procurations require written approval from authorities, with motives, images, and participants disclosed.
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Dern Prepares for Roosevelt Cabinet Role
In Salt Lake City on February 23, former Utah governor and staunch states rights advocate George If Dern begins sorting personal matters as he prepares to join the Roosevelt administration. He would lead the war department, shaping policy for minerals waters and lands, with Western support urging a reduced secretary count.
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Roosevelt names Lewis Douglas budget director
President elect Roosevelt moves on a major reorganization. He designates Representative Lewis Douglas of Arizona as budget director. George H. Dern is named secretary of war. Rumors place Robert W. Hingham as ambassador to London as part of the sweeping reform plan.
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Lower House Rejects Salary Cuts for Justices and Officers
The House convenes to hear a special Governor Erickson message on bond warrants while a public mock session airs later. Legislation to cut Supreme Court justice salaries and reduce elective officers and Board of Equalization pay failed, sparking debate but little further action on two other measures.
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Apology After Century-Long Delay To Mrs Roosevelt
Dr Ira Brown Seattle health official apologized to Mrs Theadlore Roosevelt at a reception for the former first lady. He recalled serving in the 6th Cavalry and quelling Cal Roosevelt from visiting his wife during vacations at Montauk Point in 1908 and again later, and Mrs Roosevelt, feigning anger, asked his name before forgiving him.
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Theadlore Roosevelt
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Cam Avarantine
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Rioting at Salt Lake sale disrupts foreclosure action
Salt Lake City February 23 a crowd of several hundred prevented six of seven sheriff foreclosure sales today then was driven from the city and county building by terrors KombA after more than a dozen participants officers and mob members were slightly injured spokesmen M B P Bales urged calm as the mob dispersed continued on page 10
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Sale of Chain of Theaters Proposed
Seattle Feb 23 The proposed sale of the bankrupt Tactic Northwest Theaters Inc to Fox Columbine Corp for 426000 was submitted for confirmation today to Referee in Bankruptcy L Moore by W Scott Tristan. Assets include theater equipment of a chain of 49 theaters in the Pacific Northwest from Bellingham Wash to Lewistown Mont.
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Tactic Northwest Theatera, Inc
Fox-Columbine Corporation
L Moore
W. Scott
Tristan
Scott
Pacific Northwest
Bellinghan
Lewistown
Mont
Lady with White Veil Leads Men in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City on Peb 23 a Tiwana girl described as wearing a white veil led a trio of men in a robbery. They assaulted J. Wright, took $2, and escaped with two male companions. The report notes the robber wore a well dressed style and a white red item.
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Train crash injures fifteen shoppers in Chicago
Chicago, Feb 23. A railroad collision hurled a passenger train into a coal car at a halted station, injuring fifteen people, mostly women shoppers. Firemen freed occupants through windows as frightened passengers fled. blame arose in the wrecked car while a nearby station aide assisted survivors.
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