01 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Jamestown Morning Post
Location
Jamestown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1930
Page
1
State Board begins reducing a three million dollar budget affecting telephone services. The move trims twenty percent from the pay raise plan as the board contemplates further actions. A company plans to challenge the cut as the dispute unfolds.
figures on yield of seven per cent and proposed 20 percent reductions drive swift action as the New York Telephone Company faces rate changes. Officials say the public service commission may fix new permanent rates, overriding company plans, with experts citing evidence and calculations affecting residential and business customers.
A Standard Oil tanker Libre radioed that the tug Edgar F. Coney sank in the Gulf of Mexico with fourteen crewmen missing. The Libre reported the barge was afloat and the tanker’s master issued a distress call before the sinking. The exact cause remains unclear and officials in Beaumont, Texas assess the situation.
Details describe a shooting at West Gen. ence Street where Downey and a companion drove a motorboat to a dock. Downey died after hospital treatment and coast guardsmen were arrested, arraigned, and held for the grand jury. The jury's action ends the case.
A brief item notes a burglary at Rob Raskob's home with $150 missing and no report filed. Florida police were informed. no details on suspects or motives were provided.
Reports from Nome Alaska indicate that a missing plane with crew Buslon and Borland was located Saturday ninety miles southeast of North Eipe Vast. Cromson and Peper recovered items as searchers described evidence of the crash and possible survivors or casualties.
In a Capitol hearing the Star Spangled Banner was performed by singers in the House chamber as a test of whether it should be the national anthem. Two sopranos from Washington and Baltimore hit high notes while veterans and onlookers observed the crowd’s reactions. The discussion focused on the anthem’s selection and the crowd’s response to the performance.
Congressman Franklin W. Fort told a crowded House chamber that economic pressure would prevent repeal of Prohibition and that the law itself satisfied Americans by allowing brewing of beer and making light wines at home. The White House and Fort said Hoover had no information confirming party allies’ opposition to repeal. A substitute provision would shift drafting responsibilities among cabinet officers while keeping enforcement in state hands.
Bronx grand jury balks at proceeding on rat courts and fines of 25 dollars and 475 dollars in unspecified cases. Cases referred to District Attorney after arrangement by Prohibition Administrator Maurice Campbell. Charles D. Laughlin notes evidence was to be submitted to the grand jury per state common nuisance law.
A report notes an extradition treaty involving Albert and RA was discussed or announced today, detailing criminal extradition provisions and the agreement's scope between the two parties.
Chicago faces state pressure over Cook County taxes as Governor Emmerson orders officials to accelerate tax collections. City managers pledge ten million to cover 1928 salaries while awaiting June disbursements. Officials say delays jeopardize University and state finances and trigger a review conference.
Ruth Morgan May testified in Federal Court that she helped collect money tied to bootlegging joints in Pottawatomie County. She named Deputy Oscar Money and Frank Fox, former sheriff, as central to the scheme with payouts recorded in ledgers and sent to the overnight party.
Bristol Virginia January 31 reports doctors diagnosed a rare pneumonia with blood poisoning causing five deaths in hours. McAllister child of Saltville and two Rector children from Clinchburg died within about 13 to 24 hours after onset. Officials say Bacillus mucomus capsultus tesemia linked to the deadly illness, with no known contact between families.
Justice Joseph Mt Proskauer resigns from the Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court effective March returning to private practice. He was appointed to the bench in 1938 by a former chief justice.
Syracuse January 31 report details Fannie Pazulio of Solvay found guilty after a trial alleging larceny and charging up to 250 dollars to cast out evil spirits. Authorities disclosed attempts to extract larger sums from clients, with unclear ties to other suspects and past claims of occult practices.
Vatican City announces the Popes three motor cars will be numbered 1 2 and 3 with initials signifying Vatican City State under new vehicle regulations. The digits will be displayed on a white background.
Police in Los Angeles announced temporary closure of Filipino dance halls after reports of violent incidents. Sergeant R. J. Chambers said investigations pointed to attacks stemming from personal quarrels among youths, prompting the new order to curb potential riots.
Delegates from three nations join forces to petition naval reductions ahead of the Parley. Signatures from 180,000 Japanese and others are collected as they press for limits. Terence and other figures comment on the mood and possible outcomes.
A women’s defense conference led by Mrs. Donald MacRae of Counett Mutts Iowa appeals to Stimson to press for naval parity as the strength of the navy is debated.
In Leonia Idaho a mine explosion killed workers including John Kann aged 26 and Herman Herbert aged 39. George Wilson was injured as rescue crews responded to the blast.
London Jan 31 British push to form a special committee to study France proposed tonnage scheme for the five power naval conference was halted as members were not yet named. The French plan would assign total navy tonnage per nation with categories and transfer rules, with Adams and Gibson named as American delegates and Stimson active elsewhere.
The day's pages report global and domestic items. Notes include a gulf drowning of a tug crew, political and legal notices, a Spanish premier session, and state ocean and rail updates.
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