Washington by Daybook shows Congress revising and extending records
The piece explains how new members learn to extend remarks in the Congressional Record to influence voters back home. It notes speeches printed and distributed under a congressman's frank, with examples like Our Country's Navy and The Spirit of the Master. Watchdogs in both houses curb excesses, but many still succeed in shaping public perception.
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Washington
Congress
Frank
Soand¢eo
Jesus of Nazareth
House
Senate
Underhill
Massachusetts
Smoot
Utah
Mrs. Etta Collin Dies at 61 in Lexington
Mrs. Etta Collin aged 61 died at 5 o clock this morning at her home 112 East Third Avenue Lexington after two weeks in bed. She was the widow of the late J L Collin born August 29 1870 in Knoxville Tennessee. The body will be forwarded to Briggs Jackson Funeral Home for Knoxville at 9 45.
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Lexington
East Third Avenue
J. L. Collin
Obituary Notice for Collin Family Survives in Four States
Funeral services and interment will be held Sunday at the First Holiness church in the city. Surviving are four sons Marshall Collin Clint Collin of Knoxville Tennessee Arthur Collin of Lexington and William T Collin of Montana and three daughters Eula Walker of Rockwood Tennessee Mrs Carter of Lima Ohio and Alice Ward of Lexington.
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First Holiness Church
Marshall and
Clint Collin
Knoxville
Tenn
Arthur Collin
Lexington
William T. Collin
Montana
Eula Walker
Rockwood
R. ©. Carter
Lima, C
Alice Ward
Condition of Pola Negri Still Critical
Pola Negri, the Polish motion picture actress, remained critically ill at a Santa Monica hospital after an operation to remove an intestinal obstruction and a subsequent blood transfusion. Dr. Leo J. Madigan reported the condition today.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Pola Negri
Santa Monica Hospital
Leo J. Mad
Crisis expected in three days said to be imminent
A terse remark states the crisis is anticipated within three days, signaling urgency. The comment implies an unfolding event but provides no names, dates, or locations to identify involved parties.
Fritts Executes After Murder Conviction With Christmas Wish
In Huntsville Texas Dee 18 Will Fritts 41 a farmer convicted of murdering neighbor D W Hamilton and his son Erl Hamilton died in the electric chair after wishing every one a Merry Christmas. Barney Lee Ross 23 was also executed for attacking a white woman. State conservation in Michigan to curtail activities in 1932 due to failed game license revenues amid sub zero weather affecting fishing plans.
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Huntsville
Tex
Dee
Will Fritts
Barney Lee Ross
Fritts
D. W. Hamilton
Eerl Hamilton
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
State Department of Conservation
George R. Hogarth
Await Sub Zero Weather in Keweenaw Bay Fishing Report
Keweenaw Bay Michigan fishermen await sub zero cold and heavy ice conditions to set up ice fishing, hoping for safer and richer catches as winter tightens its grip. Local anglers anticipate improved access and steady yields once the ice thickens enough for angling activity.
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Keweenaw Bay
Mich
Albany to Host Horse Show With Old Dobbin Return
After a long absence Albany will stage a two day horse show on January first and second. Entrants from the eastern states are expected to participate.
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Albany
N. Y
Dobbin
New Town for Neva Springs Disclosed Near Las Vegas
A short news note reports a new town near Las Vegas to be built by Springs, destined to house about 75 residents with rapid growth potential. The project promising a gold rush style expansion is described in fragmentary terms, mentioning population figures and a planned one week development window.
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Neva Las Vegas
Nev
Vada
Las Vegas
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