Turbulent House Passes Tariff Bill Amid Heated Debate
In a dramatic session in Washington on March 26 the House fought off a bi partisan revolt to approve a revenue bill with excise taxes. The measure, including levies on coal imports oil and malt, yielded about 83 million dollars. Acting Chairman Crisp expressed sorrow over party divisions as the chamber adjourned amid further clashes over oil imports and coal taxes.
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Crisp
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Tuesay
Boland
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Jonas denies fit rapped integrity of state courts
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary visit the tomb after Sabbath dawn. An earthquake shakes the scene as an angel rolls away the stone and proclaims Jesus risen. The women flee with fear and joy to tell the disciples while Jesus meets them, worshipped at his feet.
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Jonas
Fit
Mary Magdalene
Mary
Jesus
Galilee
Senatorial probe of N C elections is requested
Attorneys for George M. Pritchard of Asheville filed with the Senate elections committee a brief seeking a senatorial inquiry into the 1930 North Carolina election. The contest claims wide spread fraud and coercion. Bailey argues the charges are too general. The committee will meet Tuesday to decide if an investigation is warranted.
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Washington
North Carolina
George M. Pritchard
Asheville
Senate Elections Committee
Josiah W. Bailey
Robert H. McNeill
Pritchard
Bailey
McNeil
McNeill
Widow is Acquitted in Poisoning Case in Lexington
In Lexington North Carolina Lola Pendleton was acquitted of poisoning her five year old daughter Elizabeth after a day of testimony. The jury found her not guilty an hour after deliberations began amid courtroom excitement.
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Lexington
N. C
Lola Pendleton
Elizabeth
Vernon Cowper
James F. Spruill
Pickett
James
Jonas Denies Court Corruption Allegations In Senate Battle
CHARLOTTE March 26 A statement from Charles A Jonas disputes a major accusation by opponents that he attacked North Carolina court integrity. He argues the charge rests on an interview in which he suggested possible corruption, a claim tied to Senate opposition before confirmation votes.
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Charlotte
Mar
Charlies A. Jonas
Senate
North Carolina
Bailey
N. C
Reed
Pennsylvania
Defeated Sheriff Blairs Dismissal of Deputies Sparks Fallout
HARLAN Ky March 26 Sheriff J H Blair after losing the chairmanship of the Har lan county republican central committee dismissed 86 deputy sheriffs in coal camps where operators urged votes for George S Ward with expected more dismissals to follow J Ray Rice and circuit judge D C Jones backed Ward Blair said operators double crossed him after he supported them during last year's labor troubles
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Harlan
Harlan County Republican Central Committee
J. H. Blair
George S. Ward
J. Ray Rice
D. C. Jones
Ward
Blair
Col William A Starrett dies at 55 in Madison
Col William A Starrett renowned for shaping New York City skyline and building the Empire State Building died after a nervous disorder. He directed construction of about 200 notable structures, led army work in World War I, and influenced earthquake resistant steel design in Japan. He served on Hoover era unemployment committee and led the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Madison
N. J
William A. Starrett
New York City
Empire State Building
United States
Hoover
Associated General Contractors of America
Easter Dawn Brings Hope In Tribulated World
New York state leads a national job drive with 31 459 total since February 15, adding 376 this day. Minnesota slips to second at 31 334, while 28 other states contribute to a national total of 341 559 jobs. Campaign is run by the American Legion and allied groups. Across the world Easter dawn brings a message of joy amid economic woes as churches ring and cities greet the holiday.
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New York
United Action Campaign
New York State
Minnesota
American Legion
Association of National Advertisers
American Federation of Labor
Texarkana
Georgia
Atlanta
Louisiana
New Orleans
Metaire
Maryland
Salisbury
North Carolina
Durham
High Point
Raleigh
Virginia
Parksley
Pickled Herring In Barrels Tossed Up On Coast
Nearly 500 barrels of pickled herring were hurled onto Long Beach New York this afternoon by high waves. Hundreds of people rushed the beach to load the free salvage into vehicles as coast guard officials opened inquiries into the source of the salvage and a possible wreck.
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N. Y
Long Beach
Coast Guard
Georgia endorses Hoover candidacy at state convention
Georgia Republican convention in Atlanta endorsed President Hoover for renomination and elected four delegates at large to the national convention in Chicago. The gathering, with heavy white leadership, debated forming a full state ticket as a militant party opposed by some. Two negroes and two whites were chosen as at large delegates. remaining delegates to be chosen by district conventions within two weeks.
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Atlanta
Republican State Convention of
Georgia
Hoover
State Central Committee
T. W. Holmes
Chicago
Motorless Airplane Crashes in New London
In New London Connecticut Edward F Blain pilots a motorless ornithopter from a bridge rail over Thames River at daybreak. A motorboat carries him ashore as two State Aeronautics inspectors inspect for registration and inspection violations. Blain says stronger wind would have aided the flight.
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New London
Conn
Edward F. Blain
Blain
Thames River
State Highway Bridge
State Aeronautics Department
Easter Pilgrims Rally For Moravian Sunrise Service
Pilgrims filled Salem streets waiting for dawn Easter observances. Bishop J Kenneth Pfohl will lead the Moravian sunrise and litany services at the little home church and graveyard with over 300 musicians in a week of ceremonies drawing visitors from across the United States.
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Christ
Winston-Salem
Mar
Old Salem
United States
Biles
Little Home Moravian Church
J. Kenneth Pfohl
Pfohl
Edward Randthaler
Moravian Church
Randthaler
B. J. Pfohl
Tar Heel Journalist and Explorer Dies at 47
William Clyde Lyon a Seattle newspaperman aged 47 who helped relay Norge polar flight messages in 1926 died of a heart attack in Seattle. Lyon aided a 1926 expedition to Point Barrow Alaska and survived a 13 day disappearance after mushing 1500 miles home. Born in Asheville North Carolina he worked in Greensboro Raleigh and Washington with the Associated Press.
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Seattle
Wash
William Clyde Lyon
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
Press Association
The
New York Times
Point Barrow
Alaska
Alaskan
Safety
Lyon
Asheville
N. C
Greensboro
Raleigh, N. C
Times
Washington
Associated Press
Severe quake shocks hit Alaska with water main burst
Severo earthquake shocks were felt in Seward Alaska yesterday afternoon and last night. A water main burst after a quake and a railway slide north of Seward halted a train for three hours. Docks were stopped and reports say fish were driven from nearby fishing banks.
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Seward
Alaska
Mar
Here
Hoover Accused Of Playing Politics On Taxes
Jouett Shouse, Democratic National Committee chair, accused President Hoover of partisan bias in the tax dispute. He radioed that Hoover claimed credit for bipartisan reconstruction measures while calling the tax bill Democratic, criticizing the delayed balanced budget appeal issued after the House removed the sales tax.
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Hoover
Jouett Shouse
Dem
Raps
Dems
Wien
Washington
Mar
Democratic National Executive Committee
Shouse
House
House of Representatives
Innocent Woman Shot in Harlem Gang Attack
In Harlem a woman was killed by gangster bullets in what police call an attempted kidnap. Gerald Conroy 30, charged with homicide. John Dempsey 27, aiding escape. three men fired 36 rounds from a blue sedan near Connie's Inn injuring Lulu 49 and Frank Burch 28.
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Harlem
Gerald Conroy
John Dempsey
Conroy
Who
Connie's Inn
Billy Thomas
Lulu 49
Cont
Frank Burch
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