Death of Two Democrats Shocks Congress
Representatives Percy Quin of Mississippi and Samuel Rutherford of Georgia died within an hour of each other. Both were long serving Democrats. Quin chaired the House Military Affairs Committee and Rutherford had served since 1925. The House stood 218 Democrats and 214 Republicans.
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Ogden Mills Named to Head Treasury in Mellon Move
President Hoover selected Ogden L. Mills to replace Andrew W. Mellon as secretary of the treasury. Arthur A. Ballantine would become under secretary, returning to treasury after a law practice and service in the internal revenue bureau. The shifts follow Mellon's appointment as ambassador to Great Britain.
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Anglo American officials protest use of Shanghai settlement base
The British and American governments sent a new protest to Japan over the use of the Shanghai international settlement as a base for attacks on China. Officials fear a battle near the settlement and neutral casualties, as Tokyo's reply to peace overtures awaited at the State Department.
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Artillery Duel Rages as Chinese Hold Forts in Chapei
Fires rage inside Chinese lines as six injuries reported and houses burn in the settlement. Japanese guns in Hongkew fail to flush Chinese defenders, while evacuation of Japanese women and children continues. Chinese claim forts near Woosung remain under control and say a Japanese destroyer was sunk.
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Hoover urges end to hoarding dollars in wartime drive
President Hoover calls on Americans to release 1.3 billion dollars from hoards and invest or deposit in sound institutions. He links the 'slacker dollar' to bank runs and unemployment and seeks a national effort with business, agriculture, labor and civic groups to mobilize circulation despite caution about national finances.
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Dixie G. O. P. Wills Support Hoover
Georgia and Arkansas Republican leaders endorse Hoover and predict acclamation at the Chicago convention. Southern states gain electoral votes, with Texas Virginia North Carolina and Florida increasing delegations while Mississippi and South Carolina drop from 1928 levels.
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Smoke-Filled Capitol Office Triggers Fire Alarm
Smoke from an open Garrett office at the Capitol caused a fire scare when damp air rose through a chimney. Clerks attempted to clear dampness but did not start a fan, sending wisps into the rotunda. Fire department responded as a precaution until the smok e cleared.
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British U-Boat M-2 Found Off England in 108 Feet
Divers planned to raise the submarine M-2 found in 108 feet of water at Dead Man's Bay near Portland after going missing January 26. The wreck rests with a German U-boat. cause of the disaster and number of men aboard remain undetermined.
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Senate Dems Split Over Question of Federal Relief Bill
In Washington on February 4, Democratic leaders face charges of fraud and quibbling over the 750 million employment relief program as a substitute for the Lee Costigan La Follette bill. Senator Costigan accuses efforts to defeat relief this winter while Senator Wheeler claims Robinson's compromise would invite fraud by state governors. Republicans view the clash as a back bench revolt against Robinson.
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Plane wreckage washes ashore near West Palm Beach
The wreckage of a sea plane, possibly the missing craft from the Miami to Bimini flight, was washed ashore at West Palm Beach as heavy seas battered the coast today.
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Ten Die in Tanker Bidwell Explosion Near Trainer
The tanker Bidwell exploded at a Sinclair dock in Arches Hook, killing ten crewmen and injuring a woman and five men. The ship carried gasoline to Sun Oil refineries from Smiths Bluff, Texas, with 35 crew aboard plus a cleaning gang. Names of the dead include Captain Joseph R. Rivers, 33, among others.
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Mill Strikers Return After Concessions at Bladenboro Mills
Bladenboro mill workers resume duties after a 10 percent wage cut remains in place. About 98 percent of the 500 employees report back as the mill had eased housing rents and lowered company store grocery prices following protests.
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Santiago Devastated as Quake Turned City Into Panic Exit
Thousands flee quake wrecked Santiago carrying mattresses as 9 dead and about 1 000 injured. Officials estimate over 10 million dollars in damage and plan reconstruction with aid from US ships and Havana. Evacuation orders, military patrols, and a 24 hour relocation period are in effect.
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Britain imposes ten percent tariff on most imports
London February 4 Neville Chamberlain chancellor of the exchequer announced in the house of commons a ten per cent duty on nearly all imports effective March 1 Exemptions include wheat meat fish raw cotton raw wool and tea An independent advisory committee will study and recommend additional duties The measures exclude British dominions and India until after the Ottawa imperial conference
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Disarma ment conference stalls as Japan seen to quit shooting
Geneva reports a one hour halt as delegates rushed to the League of Nations meeting to urge Japan to stop firing. England exposed a growing battleship list, prompting a dramatic moment as Japan’s bragging over Chinese aggression drew unintended laughter and threatened to disrupt the conference. Will signs off from Geneva.
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Globe Trotter Praises Soviet Democracy Travel Narrator Endorses Russia
Mrs Lindsay Patterson of Winston-Salem NC praises the Soviet Union after a 20 000 mile journey by boat rail and car describing Russia as the world s only real democracy She says the country is safe for solo women and portrays a despotic democracy with tight oversight aimed at national benefits She credits American experts with helping advance the five year plan.
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Senator Long Attacks Hoover as "Miserable Party" Leader
Louisiana Senator Huey P. Long, meeting President Hoover for the first time, denounced the administration calling the Republican party "miserable." Long spoke briefly with Hoover about flood conditions, after being introduced by Jahncke of the navy department.
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