King Edward VIII Prays Over Father George in Westminster Hall
Britain's King Edward VIII stands in silent prayer as the body of King George lies in state at Westminster Hall after a 100 mile journey from Sandringham. Guards, lifeguards, and yeomen keep vigil as the crown and floral tributes overlook the bier. The body will lie until Tuesday before a final procession to Windsor for burial.
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Windsor Castle
Chlat
Statue of Lingola Keeps Lonely Vigil
London observers watched the solitary figure of Abraham Linenly atop a replica of a U S statue as crowds gathered around Parliament Square to honor King George’s coffin. Grieving Englishmen held a quiet vigil, then dispersed after a period of somber reverence in front of the memorial.
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Chirag
World News in Ist: Fright Wave Spurs Death Trail East
Chicago reports a fright wave causing fatalities as it sweeps eastward leaving a deadly path. Washington committee approves farm relief measures amid a climate of tension over 48 percent Hitle AAA claims. Geneva reports charges of agrarian aggression by Japan, Germany, and Italy sparking debate at the League of Nations. London notes Edward VII leads a church prayer service as borders shift and monarchs weigh in on global concerns.
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Liquor Vendors Must Resign If Filing for Office
The state liquor control board adopted a resolution declaring an automatic resignation for any liquor store employee who files for state county or municipal political office. Governor Elmer Mott Attorney General Raymond T Nagle and Secretary of State Sam W Mitchell were present as voting members. The aim is to keep the liquor system free of politics and maintain stores as business establishments. The resolution treats mere filing as removal from liquor board positions. A related letter to State Senator Ray N Shannon notes an investigation of his claims regarding direct purchases from manufacturers.
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Elmer Mott
Raymond T Nagle
Sam W. Mitchell
Nagie
Liquor Board
Ray N. Shannon
Sanders County
Mqnor
Cold Snap Extends Across Nation Amid Fatal Exposures
A severe cold wave sweeps from the Midwest to the Atlantic clogging roads and delaying trains. Readings drop to 2 below in New York while Minnesota and Wisconsin report 35 to 52 below zero in the Arctic belt. Cars stall, motorists are stranded from Missouri to Hudson, and many students miss or delay classes as communities cope with record low temperatures and several deaths attributed to exposure.
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Pennssylvania
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Kansas
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Southland
Missouri River
Hudson
Mentucki
Ulingla
Thousands killed in Ethiopian front battle reports diverge
An Associated Press report cites Italian and Ethiopian officials claiming thousands killed in fighting on the northern front near Makale and Tembien. Each side asserts enemy casualties while reporting captures and territorial gains amid rising clashes with Eritrean forces.
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Tembien
Addis Ababa
Makale
Wool Growers Convention Debates Tariffs and Grazing
Salt Lake City January 23 government tariff and grazing policies dominate the National Wool growers convention. Sheepman W. W. McClure of Bilas Waho attacks Roosevelt and reciprocal trade deals, praises the Smoot Hawley tariff act while Secretary Wallace faces disapproval over agricultural adjustment policies.
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Wallace
Heywood Patterson Convicted in Scottsboro Case
Decatur Alabama January 23. Heywood Patterson, negro defendant in the Scottsboro case, was convicted and sentenced to 75 years in the penitentiary by a Morgan county jury. It was Patterson's fourth trial on charges of attacking Mrs. Victoria Price aboard a freight train in Jackson County on March 26, 1931, after prior death sentences were reversed.
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Mra
Victoria Price
Jackson County
Kipling Funeral At Westminster Abbey
Rudyard Kipling was buried in Poet's Corner at Westminster Abbey with the Recessional and Abide With Me played. A marble urn of his ashes lay in a purple lined cavity beside Dickens and Hardy as Prime Minister Baldwin and King Edward representatives attended.
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W. Foxley Norris
Queen Victoria
Fearful news on overdue Mexican steamer Cruz Cano
Mexico City reports say the coastal steamer Cruz Cano with 45 aboard is many hours overdue at Vera Cruz and feared ashore after a Gulf storm driving wind about ten miles per hour.
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Democratic castigation of Liberty League rouses crowd
Washington report details Senator Schwellenbach blasting the American Liberty League as "leeches and bloodsuckers" during a prelude to Alfred E. Smith's Saturday address. The speech targets include John J. Raskob and Pierre duPont, with references to Roosevelt’s past support and Smith's gubernatorial bid in New York.
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American Liberty League
Alfred E. Smith
Senate
Schwellenbach
Wash
Aald
Smith
New York
No Mai
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
John J. Raskoh
Pierre duPont
Edward F. Hutton
Three New York Villages Destroyed by Fire
A severe blizzard raged across upstate New York as three villages Bombay in Franklin County Hammond in St Lawrence County and Verona Station near Rome in Oneida County were burned and isolated by deep snowdrifts. Residents fought to contain the flames amid sub-zero temperatures and northwest winds as the blizzard claimed lives and cut communications.
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N. Y
New York
Bombay
Franklin County
Hammond
St. Lawrence Counstr
Angene y cattleman severely injured in collision near Gallatin Gateway
Charles L Angeney 73 a pioneer cattleman of Gallatin county was seriously injured this afternoon when his car collided almost head on with another driven by Karl Bryant on a curve near Gallatin Gateway south of Bozeman.
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Gallatin County
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Gallatin Gateway
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Just a Minute with Santa Monica Lawmaking Jest
Irvin S. Cobb offers a wry critique of legislators nationwide as they churn through sessions crafting new laws, patching old ones, or replacing failed acts, while often neglecting to follow or respect the statutes already on the books. The piece likens lawmakers to a hen laying many eggs only to trample or ignore them.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Roosevelt faces tax, debt, or inflation choice on bonus bill
Washington reports a $2.491 billion soldiers bonus bill on President Roosevelt's desk as aides discuss funding options. A veto is expected by some, while others foresee new taxes or inflation to cover the cost. Officials cite existing legislation and a potential farm program funding plan as alternatives. House action on the refinancing bill hinges on a petition nearing floor consideration.
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Roosevelt
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Hazard Elected Head Of School Board In Unanimous Vote
Hazard, longtime trustee and former vice chairman, was chosen chair by unanimous vote at a special meeting after Chairman Hall resigned. Judge C. Ford was appointed to fill Hall’s vacancy and will serve until the next school board election in April. Dr. Hawking was elected vice chairman and the board approved a resolution praising Hall’s tenure. A taxpayers’ committee raised questions about high school reconstruction plans, which the board and architect Norman DeKay addressed.
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Mabel K. Lyman
Halt
James D. Graham
Montana Federation of Labor
J. J. Greene
Norman DeKay
Archbishop to lead final rites for King George V and coronation of Edward VIII
The Archbishop of Canterbury, a royal confidant since 1928, will head the last services for King George V and attend Edward VIII's coronation. He stood with the monarch in his final hours and has officiated royal marriages.
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Elizabeth Malcon Killed in Plane Crash
Elizabeth Malcon, 25, an English flier, died when a wing collapsed during takeoff at Alicante Airport. The plane crashed and burst into flames after she had flown from Paris en route to Morocco, with re fueling at Alicante.
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Spain
Elizabeth Malon
Paris
Morocco
Internecine Labor War Seen After AFL Move
Miami January 23 The American Federation of Labor executive council ordered the dissolution of the John L. Lewis Committee for Industrial Unionism. Observers foresee a showdown between craft and industrial union factions as President Green avoids calling it an ultimatum. The council cites a growing challenge to AFL supremacy.
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Fla
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
William Green
Newt
Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL of L. Executive Council
Farmers pay ments 4 putse new tax due
Washington reports new taxes to finance federal farm payments were likely as Congress debated the AAA substitute bill. Secret Wallace Senate subcommittee meeting details remained unclear while amendments were planned, including a move to limit subsidies to cooperating states after two years under a “Little AAA” concept. Attorney General Cummings said tax legislation was progressing, with retroactive re-enactment possible. Senate discussions showed division over the meeting outcomes and the shift from the Tone Bankhead bill to a broader small‑AAA approach.
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Wallace
Senate Agricultural
Wallata
Cummings
Justice Department
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Chester Davis
AAA
Senate
Smith
Als
Morgenthau Not to Quit Office Rumors Denied
Washington January 23 rumors spread that Secretary Morgenthau might resign. A White House denial was issued while Morgenthau stated at his press conference he would focus on treasury problems. The talk included a forecast that 11.5 billion dollars in financing may be needed in 17 months and Stephen Early labeled a report of replace ment as unfounded.
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Bitter debate in league on charges Russia brings
Geneva January headlines report a bitter United Nations council dispute as Soviet Russia accuses Japan Germany and Italy of aggression. Maxim Litvinov denounces their policies while the council weighs Yugoslavia relations and an ethics inquiry. debate stalls until May. The Ethiopean aid question prompts quick Italian reply and a nonvote on a commission report.
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