Earthquake Ruins Muzaffarpur Killing Over A Hundred
Reports from Patna and Calcutta say a major quake in Muzaffarpur caused widespread destruction. Death toll tops 112 with fears it may reach 1,000 as waterways flood, bridges wash away, and communications collapse. Hospitals and towns like Vilr, Riga, Motihari, and Harrah suffer severe damage.
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India
Patna
Muzaffarpur
Xtrenes
Eniases
Wil
Liniden
Dan
London
Calcutta
Dalton
T. Palmer
Todin
Angle
Strichen
Lore Biandig
Muzaffarair
Vitagen
Wilerherl
Riga
Motihari
Harrah
Qantherano
Kalka
Admitted Murderer Reveals Motive In Mrs Holler Case
Kaloonian suspect Myrold V. Montfort 38 confessed to beating Mrs Thaby Holler to death using an electric cord, saying he killed her after a week of jealousy about her alleged liaison. Detectives quoted Montfort detailing a plan to restrain her and hide the crime.
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Law Angelea
Myrold V. Montfort
Mutemoenile Kaloonian
Cottouge
Thaby Holler
Amd
Athens
Manifort
World News In Gist From The Associated Press
A garbled domestic dispatch notes the U S federal reserve hour approving nationalization of sold assets while other items mention prison raids in Texas, university advances in California, political strains in Louisiana, constitutional challenges to a federal housing body, and Nazi atrocities cited by the League of Nations envoy regarding Nazi involvement in the Baarasin region.
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Washington
Montpelier
Corter
Huntari
Texas
Berkeles
New Rey
University of California
Louisiana
Senate
McCart Optnon
Federal Housing Corporation
Toreign Herling
Gnering
Priusala
Saya
United Statea
Prondan
Brooklyn
Air contracts scandal bared in senate probe
Washington report details a young man, Charles W. Deeds, who turned a $40 aviation stock investment into more than $5 million by 1929 as the Senate probe into air mail contracts unfolds. The hearing also touches on alleged Promises to award malcontracts, income tax questions, and connections to prominent figures, with testimony from Theodore Tynes and others regarding mill contract influence.
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Senate
Charles W. Deeds
Willam BH. Robertson
St. Louia
Walter F. Brown
Poptmaster
Hounrer
Robertson
Missouri
iSacks
Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company
Mellons
Theodore Tynes
Pittsburgh Aviation Company
Hutade
Tanvy
Use of Troops in Polls Sparks Louisiana Row in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a heated, rumors about deploying troops for the mayoral election prompt political maneuvering. Mayor Walmsley warns he could deploy 10,000 police to ensure a quiet, orderly vote as the old regulars rally behind him and Huey Long’s influence is questioned.
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New Orleans
Martin
Turaday
T. Semmes Walmsley
Huey P. Long
Senator Long Renlied
Walmsley
Vermont District Elects Republican Reps In Special Vote
In Montpelier Vermont Republicans renew strength electing W. Gilson to Congress and Charles A. Plamiey to the House. The special election shows a small gain for Republicans though overall turnout is light, continuing the party’s national momentum as Roosevelt’s administration rises.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Renew W. Gilson
Charles A. Plamiey
M Veht Voth
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cape Cornwall in distress reported blazing engine room
The British steamer Cape Cornwall carrying Homer and 40 crew reportedly cried distress today in the Pacific. The Marine Department of the Board of Commerce received messages about the engine room fire and danger.
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San Prancciscn
Cape Cornwall
Homer
Pacific
Marine Department of the Amber of Commerce
Compromise Reaches Revenue Bill Revival In Senate
The Senate reconvenes to revive the cigarette tax bill after a deadlock with the House. A compromise raises the levy from 2 cents to 10 cents per package, with revenue diverted to the emergency relief fund and matched by other funds to support relief efforts. Senator Frank F Kelcey led the drive in reviving the cigarette tax measure.
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House of Representatives
Yesterdiy
Wagren
Rose of Representatives
Maquor
Monica Ia
Frank F. Kelcey
Powder River County
Mae West recounts loss of her poke to bold robber in 1093 case
Mae West testified in Edward Friedman robbery trial about losing her poke and $12,000 in gems and $41,400 cash after a man armed with a plate snatched her belongings. She admitted fear but joked about recovering money, while guards kept watch amid threats.
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Mae West
Los Angeles
Calif
Clonket
Broadway
Aho
Edward Friedman
Sho Sald
Misa Went
Vader Grant
Miss Went
Ree Horta
Tuohy Gang Goes On Trial For Factor Kidnapping
Roger Tuohy and three gang members face trial in Chicago for the $70,000 kidnapping of John Factor. Judge Michael Peinberg presides. jurors face possible death penalty under state law. The courtroom is guarded as proceedings begin with the defense plan and potential sentences outlined.
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Gang
Factor
Cerminal Courts
Thading
Chicago
Roger Toohy
Kit Gang
John
Jake
Harher
Fingland
Michael Peinberg
Gillistay
Carl Schaefer
Albert Kator
Edward McFadden
Mother Tom
Minolsx Lan
Touhy
Lita
Mc Ginley Elected Mayor After Tammany Defeat
New York reports July 8, Mc Ginley won the mayoral election, defeating Tammany Democrat candidate James J. O'Brien. The result follows aldermenal shifts and rising independent reform sentiment amid city political turmoil.
Wool Growers Session Debates Federal Range Policy
The 60th annual National Woolgrowers’ convention heard a plea from the national administration for federal control of the public range. Mrs Antonietta Funk, assistant commissioner of the General Land Office, spoke as the secretary’s representative with strong support from the audience. The debate centered on preserving the public domain for future generations and immediate usefulness, with Edward Taylor of Colorado presenting policy and A. A. Johns of Prescott, Arizona, delivering remarks.
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National
Woolgrowers' Association
Antonietta Funk
New Mexico
Aasistant
General Land Office
Sekor
Gov Rolph Considers Visit to Nudist Settlement
Governor Rolph weighs a visit to a Nudist settlement in Wert Kinare county during a roaming hour of the year. The invitation to tour the colony surfaces as officials discuss disciplined oversight and the potential impact on Frontier State status.
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Macuaneute
Sievernoe Thal
Uiveralda
Tye Neen
Imminent Cuban Strike Stir as New Rule Sparks Unrest
In Havana leftist labor groups voted tonight to launch a general strike starting tomorrow. The move is seen as an anti Batista coup backing by Antonio Guiteras and his followers. Guiteras and Colonel Batista clashed over policy as a national revolutionary coalition met with delegates.
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Cuba
Carlos Hovis
Antonio Guiteras
Secetary
Oli Grau San Martin
Guiteras
Walgencio Batista
Guileras
Oney
Batinla
Leutenants
National Revolutionary Coalition
German Masonry Told to Disband by Prussian Leader
Berlin Jan 16 On grounds there is no further need for their existence Premier Goering wiped out the three principal Prussian Masonic lodges and their affiliates. They are the grand national mother lodge of the three torrential slobes, the grand lodge of German Freemasons of the German Chris Continued on Tage 2
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Berlin
Wernmann Wilhelm Goering
Senate plans due hearings on gold stock policy
Washington, Jan 16. The senate banking committee requested a written opinion from Attorney General Cummings on the constitutionality of commandeering the Federal Reserve System gold stocks. Democratic members challenged this aspect of the Roosevelt monetary program as the committee sought details on stabilisation moves and potential government ownership of monetary gold.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Cummings
Senate Banking Committee
Roosevelt
Impeachment Action Sets Today for Two Montana Officials
The Montana House convenes at 11 with motions to impeach Gov Frank H Cooney and Secretary of State Sam W Mitchell. An afternoon session at 1 will decide on an executive session and further action as lawmakers also tackle relief revenue program details and a motion from Fergus representative Trep. Herbert Waight proposed the impeachment yesterday during debate on expunging Besancon’s record.
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Pergua Couniry
House of Representatives
Extraordinary Legislative Assembly
Montana
Frank H. Cooney
Sam W. Mitchell
Howe
Herbert Waight
Fergus
Besancon
Search for missing Marshall still van continues
Under sheriff Albert Nickelson led a search for Roy Marshall a Lewistown contractor who disappeared a week ago near the elk hunting ground by Jardine. The hunt resumed today at Marshall relatives request in Lewistown with no trace found.
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Livingston
Dan
Albert Nickelson
Roy Marshall
Lewistown
Jardine
Marshall
Decree From Hitler Restricts German Liberties
Berlin reports a sweeping decree by Hitler placing workers under Nazi control. It creates a Nazi labor front as supreme authority, abolishes workers councils, and leaves dispute settlements to employer bodies. A court of honor will oversee proper rights application.
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Germany
Rms Fis
Labor Front
Worksmen's Council
lLabor Wranz Zoldie
Court of Honor
College football progress and rules discussed in letter
A dated fragment discusses early college football, its business, audience, and rule changes. The writer reflects on professional play, penalties, and the evolving nature of the game, urging openness to new approaches and improvement across colleges.
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Beverly Hilix
Gall
Franny
Babson Endorses Roosevelt Program in Tampa Speech
Roger W. Babson, the economist, described Roosevelt's monetary program as very clever and predicted a future president would complete his term with a smaller national debt than at inauguration. He spoke in Tampa, Florida, on January 16.
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Tampa
Fla
Roger W. Babson
Economist
Roosevelt
Wheeler Continues Fight for Silver Coinage Reform
Washington Jan 16 The longtime silver advocate Senator Wheeler of Montana vows to press rehabilitation of silver under his leadership despite a new presidential monetary policy. He questions whether the policy will raise commodity prices and says only minor changes are needed in his bid for silver remonetization and free unlimited coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio.
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Washington
Jan
Wheeler
Mont
Jotrikers in Illinois Drop Demonstration
Springfield AL January 16 The strike committee of the Progressive Miners of America called off a planned march and picketing demonstration at Frabody mines in Christian county set for tomorrow after late day discussions.
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The
Progressive Miners of America
Chrtatian County
Five Japanese Arrested for Taking Views in New Jersey
Five Japanese were questioned by police in Kearny New Jersey after being found photographing bridge structures in Hackensack Meadows. The sole issue was their entry regularity. Vice Consul Ninomiya arrived to vouch for them and they were released after reporting back with passports. One spoke English, using a New York driver’s license and a registration card with the name Yorino Yamamoto. later he gave Kuraji Takahashi at 05 West 113th Street New York as his name and said he was secretary of Japan’s Board of Tourist Industry. They had photographed the Pulaski Elevated highway Pennsylvania Railroad structure and Lackawanna railroad with several cameras and maps.
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Kearny, N. 1
Hackensack Meadows
United States
Ninomiya
New York
Yorino Yamamoto
Triveralda Drive
Kuraji Takahashi
West 113Th Street
Board of Tourist Industry of Japan
John Helmsley
Pulaski Elevated
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lackawanna Railroad
State Poultry Show Judging Underway at Great Falls
Great Falls Mont Jan 16 Initial judging at the Montana consolidated poultry show today yielded awards scattered across about six counties. Between 400 and 600 birds are on display, including prize-winners from prior state shows. A T Bromn president of the Montana State Poultry Association said Thursday night’s meeting will focus on the code of fair competition for commercial hatcheries and growers selling chicks.
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Great Falla
Mont
Montauk
American Jew Beaten by Nazi Prompted U S Protest
Washington reports Raymond H. Geist lodged a strong protest with Prussian and Reich Interior ministries after an alleged unprovoked attack on May Schuasier a Brooklyn N C Jew by a man in a Nazi uniform. Consul Schnaser was beaten bleeding and confined to bed as authorities vowed arrest and punishment.
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Fan
United States
Consil Haymond Gelst
Schuasier
Brooklyn
N. C
Geist
Mylodel
Sehusster
Raymond H. Geist
Berlin
Tate
State Department
Reich
Gelnt
Wholesome Meals for Children Guide Printed
Proper foods for ages three to ten are vital for health. The booklet Food for Young Children from the Washington Information Bureau offers Bureau of Nutrition formulas and recipes for home use. Send four cents for postage with a self addressed return envelope to the Helena Independent Information Bureau in Washington, D.C.
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Washington Information Bureau
U. S. Bureau of Tone
Helena
Turepta
Fredevia J. Taskin
Washington, D.C
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