Cardozo Named Hoover Supreme Court Pick
Benjamin N Cardozo, chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, is appointed by President Hoover to the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Holmes resignation. Born 1870 in New York City, Cardozo is a Democrat and Jew, backed by New York senators and other liberal factions, uniting a five to four court along party lines.
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New Supreme Court Justice Veteran Raleigh Journalist Declares Candidacy Split
Raleigh journalist and ex Naval secretary P Jill Daniels declines governor bid to lead North Carolina as editor of the News and Observer. He outlines a tax program to fund education and state services while urging democracy and people’s interests. Other candidates for lieutenant governor and labor commissioner lurk in local Democratic races.
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Revised Budget Cuts Hit State Justice and Commerce Departments
The House Appropriations Committee trimmed the budgets of major federal divisions including state justice commerce and labor for the next fiscal year by about 5.07 million dollars from a 129.78 million proposal while leaving the city enforcement unit intact at 11.37 million. The prohibition bureau share was reduced from 13.64 million after disallowing an increase for 2 000.
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Witness at house meet raps short selling methods
Harold Arons of International Trust Co testifies before the house judiciary sub committee that 20 men dominate bear raiders on the New York Stock Exchange. He condemns short selling as ruthless speculation and accuses it of aggravating the 1929 downturn.
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Will letter recounts Lindbergh baby case and talks with Ring Lardner
The author writes from New York on February 15 recalling the Lindbergh baby affair, critiquing public figures, and noting meetings with Ring Lardner and Al Smith. He describes the Lindbergh tragedy and mentions a high overlook atop Smith’s building with a view toward Washington.
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America
Shu-Chin- Chow
al Smith
Washington
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Market Ends Today's Trading With Setback After Its Rally
Foster on stand for own defense in North Carolina GOP funds case as he contests claims of soliciting party money. In New York, stock market faltered then recovered, ending with cautious buying and a strong rise in stock exchange seat prices amid overall improved sentiment.
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W. H. Foster
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Auburn Dropped Nearly 7 Points. Commission Houses
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Roosevelt to Seek Unemployment Insurance Plan for New York
Governor Roosevelt will urge the New York legislature to adopt an unemployment insurance system funded by employer contributions only. The plan calls for a 2 percent payroll reserve by employers, with reductions tied to reserve thresholds, a $10 weekly or 50 percent wage benefit cap, and a 10 week annual maximum. An unemployment administration of three members would oversee funds.
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Hindenburg Plans Run for Office Again at 84
Berlin reports President Paul von Hindenburg, 84, will seek another term when his current mandate ends in May. Indications favor his election as 2,500,000 Germans signed a petition urging him to run, and he says he would not continue without a clear majority.
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House Sets Two Hour Debate on Glass-Steagall Bill
Washington Feb 15 The house agreed to two hours for debate on the Glass-Steagall banking bill to expedite passage before it would be suspended for quicker action. The measure would liberalize rediscounting under the Federal Reserve Act while Senate amendments face opposition. Banks with over 500000 capitalization would be excluded from liberalization and banks must exhaust acceptable securities before using ineligible ones.
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Tom Mix Reported Bound for Arizona Wedding
The Los Angeles Examiner reports Tom Mix the screen and circus cowboy will wed Mabel Hubbell an aerialist with the Sells Floto circus in Yuma Arizona. Hubbell is professionally known as Mabel Ward. Mix recently toured the country with the Sells Floto circus.
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North Carolina U S Attorney Nomination Sentiment Unchanged
The senate judiciary committee discussed Charles A. Jonas nomination for U S attorney Western District of North Carolina but took no action. A separate report from Rome states a powerful explosive found near St. Peter's central altar indicated a plot to bomb the cathedral and possibly injure the pope. officers opened the package at Fort Prenestino outside Vatican City.
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Choice Cuban Liquor Seized After Van Goes Off Road
Police in Dunn recovered between 2000 and 2500 gallons of what was described as choice Cuban liquor from a moving van that crashed on the Wilmington Clinton highway. The van carried a Michigan license plate and occupants fled toward a trailing Packard. No arrests were reported.
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Summerall Returns as Citadel President After Resignation
Maj Gen Charles P Summerall withdraws his resignation as president of The Citadel after a Senate Finance Committee deficit question sparked the move. Board of Visitors, cadets and Citadel supporters urged reversal, and Summerall reinstated his post, citing appeals from citizens and organizations.
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Lenoir Man Shot Dead in Attempted Break-In
Ned McDade a Hudson textile worker was shot to death early today in Lenoir. Homer Taylor was seriously wounded by Jeff Swanson who said McDade tried to break into his home. Swanson faced murder charges after a lamp was broken in darkness. Seven others were held as material witnesses.
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Swanson
Two Men Die in Irish Election Campaign Violence
Dublin reports two fatalities as Irish voters prepare for tomorrow’s election. Patrick Reynolds a government TD and re election candidate was shot along with detective McGee han while giving political addresses at Foxhill Leith. Joseph Leddy was arrested as political tensions rise. Cosgrave urges empire links while de Valera pushes independence.
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Government to Appeal Demurrer in Cannon Case
The government informed the District of Columbia Supreme Court it will appeal last Saturday’s ruling validating corrupt practices act indictments against Bishop James Cannon Jr and Miss Ada L Burroughs. Assistant District Attorney John J Wilson said appeals would be ready for the District Court of Appeals within a week. Sixty days allowed for perfection.
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
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John J. Wilson
District Court of Appeals
Resort Pier Burns in Atlantic City at Steeplechase Site
Fire destroys the Steeplechase pier in Atlantic City causing estimated damage of 500000 dollars. Built in 1892 by amusement magnate George C. Tilyou, the landmark is partly insured and had stood for about twenty years.
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Is Shanghai clash a war between China and Japan
The Shanghai fighting raises debate on whether China and Japan are at war. The League commission says open war exists, while scholar Quincey Wright argues war requires intent to fight, noting several war types and that a formal declaration is unlikely.
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