Underwood Bill Sent to House Over Muscle Shoals Issue
The Senate approved the Underwood private leasing bill by 50 to 30 to settle the Muscle Shoals dispute for now and sent it to the House. The House had previously passed a Ford offer, now withdrawn, and may forward the bill to conference or refer it to the military committee. Supporters push for conference action before March 4. opponents seek no final action this Congress. The coalition of administration Republicans and some Democrats backed the measure after talks with President Coolidge, with Walsh of Montana among those opposing.
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Governor halts destruction of 200 gallons liquor
Governor Morley intervened to stop John R. Smith, ousted chief of Colorado’s prohibition forces, from destroying 200 gallons of liquor. Smith had been relieved December 30 by the Civil Service Commission but was allowed to stay in office by the prior governor. A civil service letter declared the position vacant and the governor warned Smith he lacked authority without a court order.
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Great Sugar Merger Abandoned After DOJ Refuses
New York January 14 The American Sugar Refining company announced the abandonment of its plan to acquire the National Sugar Refining company due to the Department of Justice denial.
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Charges Against Bryan Seem Spite Accuser Offfers No Proot
Lincoln Nebraska January 14 Associated Press report of a political feud between former Governor Bryan and former Republican officials. George S Johnson former state engineer accuses Bryan of road department irregularities two years ago and Bryan counters with claims of improprieties by Johnson. Legislature takes no action, aims to avoid controversy.
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Income Tax Decision of Note Reforms Personal Services
Washington reports a solicitor's opinion on earned income deductions affecting joint returns. It holds the first 3000 dollars of net income as earned income regardless of character and treats entire income under 5000 dollars as earned. Though not final Treasury guidance, the ruling likely guides tax levies and lowers brackets for many filers.
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Should Gut Interest Rates for Railways
Washington January 14 1934 urged before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee by Alfred P Thom general counsel for the American Railway Executives Association that reducing government debts interest rates by one percent or more would help avert a national financial disaster Secretary Mellon supported the idea The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad led by H E Byram warned of possible receivership if a $48 000 000 bond issue due next June is not extended
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Submarine UE Crew Rescued After Harbor Bar Stranding
The UE submarine was stranded on the outer bar of Orleans harbor in fog early Tuesday. Crew were taken to waiting Coast Guard cutters as rescue efforts continued tonight with high tide due tomorrow for further attempts to move the vessel.
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Masons of Italy Move to Dissolve Their Order
Florence Italy Jan 14 The Naziones reports the Italian grand lodge of Free Masons has decided to dissolve Italian free masonry without awaiting approval of the secret society bill recently introduced by Premier Mussolini.
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Florence
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Boy of 13 Confesses Weird Blackmail Plot
A 13 year old grammar school pupil, Hyman Nathanson, admitted to post office inspectors that he authored a string of blackmail letters sent to wealthy residents in Boston and nearby cities. The letters, signed The Red League and The Brotherhood of Death, demanded up to 3000 dollars under threat of death. He said he imitated a movie plot. He has been in the U S three years, born in a Russian village near Vilna. No action was taken due to his age.
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Annual Session of Selena Commercial Club Meets
The Selena Commercial Club holds its annual meeting at the Shrine Temple with dinner at 6 30. Principal speakers include Governor John E Erickson and Darry R Cunningham of Montana Life Insurance Co.主题 Montana. Cunningham chaired the December Montana Month campaign with Northwestern railroads. Incidental music, reception line features listed couples and officials.
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Kennel Club Gifts Pup to President Coolidge
The Haverhill Kennel Club sent a twelve pound pedigreed Irish Glen Roston terrier named Call Pal to President Coolidge. The dog departed Boston for Washington with a letter hoping the president will accept him as a token of respect and regard.
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Slayer of Wife and Family Executed in Bristol Murder Case
Nashville Tennessee January 14 Ben Burchfield, alleged slayer of his wife and four others at Bristol Tennessee on November 26, 1922, paid the extreme penalty at dawn today. He faced death stoically, reiterating his declarations of innocence to the end.
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Nashville
Tenn
Ben Burchfield
Bristol
Burchfield
Cattle Relief Debated at National Livestock Convention
Washington report outlines a government role in easing cattle credit and calls for a new land policy, tariff, and transport reform. Conference in Albuquerque features debate on using existing agencies and War Finance Corp to fund livestock loans amid credit shortages.
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Coolidge
Agricultural Commission
Fed
New York Tops Wealth Totals in Census Bureau Report
Washington report shows New York leading with 37 035 262 000 in state wealth. Other states listed include Montana 2 223 189 000 Wyoming 976 239 000 Colorado 2 000 Minnesota 8 547 918 000.
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Washington
Census Bureau Today
New York
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Minnesota
Okeh or Board of Examination Requirement For Purchases
Senate finance and claims committee yesterday introduced a bill to amend Montana law requiring state board of examiners approval for requisitions of furniture apparatus and equipment. Officials near year end allegedly use funds to push purchases without further action beyond securing bids. The bill adds a provision that no purchase shall be made by the state purchasing department without such approval.
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Popular Robber About to Quit Durance Vith
Jefferson City Mo Jan 14 By the Associated Press Starry M Snodgrass the King of the Ivories played his farewell program as a convict tonight from state radio station WOS He will walk out of the gray prison Friday a free man with a future of promise His wife and eight year old son heard the broadcast Don Witten veteran WOS announcer led the program which drew hundreds in person and millions nationwide Snodgrass recently was voted the most popular radio entertainer in a national contest He left St Louis in June 1923 to serve three years for attempted robbery.
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Arrest of American Aaron Causes Inquiry by U.S. Authorities
Mexico City dispatches report the U S embassy asking the American consul at Progreso to investigate the arrest of Dr. W F Lorenz chairman of Wisconsin’s state board of control on a charge of filibustering. Lorenz says the charge is baseless and was taken from the Ruth after a wreck near Perez Island.
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Democrats Hope to Sweep 1926 House, Oldfield Says
Washington report quotes Representative Oldfield of Arkansas, new Democratic National Congressional Committee chair, forecasting a 1926 house majority through active campaigning in every district. He argues the party must educate and organize, views recent elections as a rebuke of public morality and honesty, and stresses the need for a party representing business, agriculture, and labor.
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Oldfield
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Allied finance ministers seal Dawes plan revision pact
Eleven powers gathering in Paris sign the protocol distributing Dawes plan annuities with the United States as a partner in collecting Germany reparations. The conference agrees on Ruhr occupation deferral and limits American war-damage claims at 350 million, while Kellogg voices optimism but offers no clue on future U.S. European policy.
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Two DuBuque Officers Murder Convict Declines Pardon
In Port Madison prison after 30 years confinement Dubuque convict Rochbard aged 70 rejects Governor Kendall's pardon. He and partner Hardy, both long incarcerated for killing two DuBuque police officers, insist on their innocence and prefer to remain jailed rather than rejoin outside society.
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Believe Girl of 16 Murders Mother
In San Francisco on January 14 police began a probe into Dorothy Ellingson age 16 regarding her mother Anna Ellingson found dead in the family apartment. A baby entered the back of her head. the son who found the body said the mother and daughter had violent quarrels over Dorothy’s lifestyle choices.
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San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Anna Ellingson
Tariff Commission Appointments Made
President Coolidge redesignates Thomas C. Marvin of Massachusetts as chairman and William D. Culbertson of Kansas as vice chairman of the tariff commission. Their current terms were set to expire tomorrow, and the appointments are made annually by the president.
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Thomas C. Marvin
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Tariff Commission
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Marvin
Anderson Bill Aims To Guide Ballot Counting By Judges
Representative Parker T. Anderson of Blaine county pushes House Bill No. 25 to require election judges use plain language and “horse sense” in counting ballots. The judiciary committee opposes passage and favors rejection. Anderson moves to send the measure back for amendments so it is clearer to lawyers. Continued on Page Six.
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Northern Pacific Brakeman Killed in Montana Train Run
Alva E. Vincent, 36, a Northern Pacific brakeman based in Livingston since 1915, was killed this forenoon between Quebec and Reed Point, likely after falling between two cars of eastbound Train No. 7. The incident occurred near the Livingston area as authorities investigated the accident and noted the worker’s long service on the railway.
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Alva E. Vincent
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Quebec
Reed Point
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Mother of 6 on trial in Denver bank robbery case
Mrs. Winnie Young, 35, mother of five, went on trial in Denver district court for complicity in the July 15 1934 daylight robbery of the East Lake State Bank. Judge Samuel Johnson called the case as Young sat with her five children nearby. Co defendants Lee Eason and George Trier are serving terms.
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Winnie Young
East Lake States Bank
Samuel Johnson
Brighton
Lee Eason
George Trier
New Vitamin X May Make Giants of Mew
Berkeley California January 14 Dr Herbert M Evans of the University of California announced the development of a glandular nutrition termed Vitamin X. He claims the fluid can stimulate physiological growth and propagation in animals including guinea pigs rats and tadpoles turning normal specimens into giants through experimental treatment.
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