Debates on Can Non Turn into Controversy on Day Law
House members clash over prohibition policy as Blanton accuses wets of influence and cites figures like Senator Sheppard and William G. McAdoo. Linthicum and Beck observe the floor as Blanton asserts two thirds of wets attend and jokes Hoover could shut speakeasies at once.
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Sheppard
William G. McAdoo
Blanton
Representative Linthicum
Maryland
Beck
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Andrew Jackson
Marines In Danger As Evacuation Advisories Issued
American residents in Hongkow and nearby areas face evacuation advisories as Marines troop along the northwestern frontier. About 115 Americans live in Hongkew, 12 at Yangtzepoo, and 18 near the University of Shanghai. Marines warn an artillery strike could place them in the line of fire with shells overshooting targets.
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Yangtzepoo
University of Shanghai
Kiangwan
Woosung
Hongkow
Cannes
Soochow Creek
Oregon State Sees Ping Pong Rise in Campus Life
Corvallis Oregon report notes ping pong becoming a new minor sport at Oregon State college. Fraternities install tables and equipment to develop speed of hand and eye and refined muscular coordination, say enthusiasts.
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Oregon
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon State College
Market Soars As New Exchange Ruling Hampers Short Selling
United States Steel jumped in opening prices on the London exchange with gains around 3.80 dollars from Thursday's close Pennsylvania railroad held steady at 30 pounds per five share lots. Buying demand surged as short selling restrictions announced for April 1 spurred West Coast and New York trading, lifting many issues and sending prices higher across the board.
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Fire hits Giant Furniture plant in early morning blaze
A major fire at the Giant Furniture Company plant in the industrial district caused extensive damage to the southern end where much woodworking machinery valued near 200000 dollars was located. About 60 to 75 workers were employed. by afternoon finishing rooms and stock shipments were back in service as fire crews confined the blaze.
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Murray
A. B. Horney
Fire Loss at Plant Reaches 200000 Across April 1923
The April 1923 blaze at the plant caused total losses near 200000 with the northern end only slightly damaged by water. Mr. Murray doubts origin due to lack of machinery or wiring in the area and notes sprinkler controls were tamperable and a week ago inspected as working. The other sprinkler system behind the building may have limited the fire spread. The plant operates on a five day week.
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Murray
Bodies Found in Car Rumble Seat in New York Street
Police report two men were found dead in the rumble seat of an automobile on a local street in New York. Both men were believed dead.
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New York
Corpse in Box Killed by Truck Near Cemetery
In New York on February 19 a boy named John Elliott died when a wrecking truck struck a cardboard coffin carried by three companions toward Greenwood Cemetery. The truck crushed the box as the driver, believing it empty, swerved to the curb and hit it.
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New York
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Greenwood Cemetery
Ott
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Little John
Congress Debates Credit Expansion and Judicial Nominations
Congress continues debate on a federal reserve credit expansion bill with a near vote. The Manufactures subcommittee hears testimony on a bill to legalize four percent beer. Judiciary subcommittee reviews protest against Judge Cardozo’s Supreme Court nomination. Agriculture committee holds Muscle Shoals hearings. Banking subcommittee examines home loan bank system bill. House considers State Justice Commerce and Labor Department appropriations. Ways and Means studies a tax increase. Judiciary subcommittee considers short selling regulation. Interstate Commerce reviews railroad holding company regulation.
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Cotton opens strong as London rate cue spurs gains
In New Orleans on February 19, cotton futures showed rapid early buying with March at 7 cents and May July and October up to 7.18 7.24 and 7.54 as traders linked price action to London rate cuts. Profit taking and hedge selling trimmed gains later, but activity remained high through the first hour.
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London
Bank of England
Great Britain
State offices closed for Washington's Birthday observance
RALEIGH February 15 All state offices will close Monday to observe Washington's bi centennial birth. The birthday is being honored nationwide this year as a special celebration. The order notes the holiday is not a precedent for general state observance. February 22 will be observed in a more than ordinary manner under Frank Dunl ap director of personnel.
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George Washingon
Washington
Frank Dunlap
Shaw More Mad Than Hurt At Automobile Accident
Capetown Feb 19 George Bernard Shaw appeared angry not hurt after an automobile crash that shook and bruised him and his wife. The playwright and his wife vacationing here had postponed England sailing plans but he said he never felt better and planned to stay longer as he motored about the country.
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Africa
Capetown
Union of South Africa
George Bernard Shaw
Shaws
England
Human Face Marked Snake Stuns North Carolina Town
In Kinston North Carolina February 19 William B Burney exhibited a snake with a clearly defined human face on its head. He challenges experts in Raleigh and Washington to identify the species claiming none could name it. Burney plans to send the preserved reptile to a showman in Atlanta Georgia for display.
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N. C
William B. Burney
Burney
Raleigh
Washington
Atlanta
Colorful Saxony King Dies After Stroke
BRESLAU Germany Feb 19 Former King Friedrich August of Saxony dies at Sybylienort Castile near here after an apoplexy. His two sons Crown Prince George and Prince Ernst Heinrich, and sister Princess Mathilde were at his bedside. He laughed at republics and once joked at a dog show. He ruled before losing the throne in 1918. His wife Louise eloped in 1902, divorced 1903, remarried, and later wrote a memoir.
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Friedrich August
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Here
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Plauen
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New York Cotton Opens Strong on Foreign Buying
New York cotton opened firm with gains of 1 to 11 points as buying orders from local and foreign sources supported the market. May contract traded at 7.15 amid firmer cables and domestic demand.
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New York
Chicago Grain Wheat Prices Hit Season High On Jump in Futures
Chicago market notes a general rush of buying with wheat futures rising to a season high influenced by gains in New York securities and Liverpool wheat quotes. Corn opened 1 2 to 7 8 higher and then eased from the early advance.
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New York
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