Dry Democrats Split Over Prohibition Referendum Tactics
Washington reports dry Democrats show measured resistance to a referendum plan from Democratic National Chairman Raskob amid a brewing fight at the national convention. The scene centers on speeches by Smith Davis Cox and Bowers as Raskob signals discussion and possible referral to the convention. Concurrently Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland launches a presidential boom challenging the 18th amendment.
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Raskob
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
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Claude Bowers
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Ritchie
Baltimore
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Roosevelt
New York
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Ohio
Smith
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Texas
House
NC shippers given extra week to file protests
North Carolina shippers have until January 15 to protest a state corporation commission order that moves intrastate rail freight rates to align with recent interstate increases approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The order takes effect February 1 and hearings may be held if requested.
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State Corporation Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Booze Arrested in West Los Angeles Liquor Case
West Los Angeles police arrested Henry D. Booze, 55, a Negro, accused of selling liquor. They found booze in Booze's home as part of the investigation.
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Los Angeles
Henry D. Booze
Ukelele Stirs Union Fight Over Musical Status
May Singhi Breen, the “ukelele lady,” seeks AFM recognition after her application was refused. The federation says the ukulele is not a musical instrument, labeling it a toy. Breen plans an appeal to the national board and possible court action to change the ruling.
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May Singhi Breen
Radio
American Federation of Musicians
Breen
de Rose
Miss Breen
Walter Damrosch
Joseph N. Weber
Uke
Lele
Weber
Federation
Union
S. T. Kranik
Joseph N
Lexington Fire Record and Banking Outlook 1931
Lexington reports a 1931 fire loss total of 8901 dollars, 85 percent below 1930, with 59 general alarms and 32 phone calls. Junior Order orphanage barn was the largest loss at about 12000 dollars outside city limits. Banks show near ten million in resources. Bank of Lexington and Commercial and Savings are million-dollar banks with substantial capital and profits. City bonds paid to Chemical National Bank amount to 70000 dollars. taxes collected totaled 35000 dollars. remaining funds financed via John A. Young and Brown Paving.
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Lexington Fire Department
Norman Owens
Junior Order
Davidson County
Page Trust Company
Bank of Lexington
Commercial and Savings
Chemical National Bank
New York
John A. Young
Brown Paving Company
English oath culture changes on arrival in New York
Mrs Mary Agnes Hamilton former British MP says English speakers in New York adopt slower pace fewer oaths and lower marriage age after arriving in the city. She notes shifts in behavior as English visitors settle in and adapt to American society.
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New York
Mary Agnes Hamilton
England
Ohioan Wins Prize For G. O. P. Slogan
Henry J. Dodds of Montgomery Ohio won Pathfinder magazine prize for a republican campaign slogan. He received ten dollars for the war cry I Don t Throw It In Reverse. Judges were Senator Jones Washington Metcalf and Vandenberg. Pathfinder also awarded a democratic slogan Hee Haw We re Coming Back.
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Henry J. Dodds
Montgomery
Ohio
Pathfinder
Senator Jones
Wash
Metcalf
R. J
Vandenberg
Mich
Mule Kicks Williams Noted Worker Otey Thompson Dies
Otey Thompson, 42, was killed in Northfork West Virginia when a mule kicked him. The incident occurred at his workplace as local authorities began an investigation into the accident. Thompson was known as a longtime resident and employee in the area.
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Northfork
W. Va
Otey Thompson
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