Storms rage along European coasts. many ships in distress
London reports fierce Atlantic seas battering Britain and neighboring shores. The Blue Star liner Andalucia with 310 aboard reached Falmouth after a violent channel struggle. At least 24 deaths are confirmed in England. numerous vessels sent S O S as storms lashed coasts from England to Portugal with lifeboats launched and ships beached or sinking.
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London
Blue Star
Andalucia
Falmouth
Starm
Lfe
Andalucia Star
English Channel
England
Spain
Portugal
Retort
Merrle
Seaford
Cismona
Radyr
Hartland Point
Cudden Point
Brighton
Arklow
Waterford
Alfonso Percy
Smith's Knoll
Gald Ames
Cudmerer River
Johnny
Lashes of Life and Odd Tidbits From Various Cities
A collection of brief notes from Greenwich to Philadelphia recounts Tunney’s awkward public moment, a Arkansas tongue stunt with frosted steel, pilot Bill McLaughlin’s vacation plans and world voyage dream, Eppy Hazard appealing alimony, Jeanne Eagles life dramatized by Helen Borderick, Dr. Vin cent on city health, and a Philadelphia counterfeit case sparked by a girl’s remark about daddy’s cooking.
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New York
Bill McLaughlin
Jeanne Eagles
Helen Borderick
Ex-Gonngt to Life for Ozark Murder
Jim Cropper, 45, an ex-convict, was found guilty of murder in the death of Orville Shipley, 22, and sentenced to life in Ozark County. Shipley, shot in ambush August 28 as his wife, son, and two brothers-in-law looked on. Cropper’s lawyer sought a new trial and planned an appeal if denied.
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Gainesville
Dec. T
Jim Cropper
Orville Shipley
Ozark County
Shipley
Cropper
State Supreme Court
Kemper Radio Plans Home TV Set At Budget Price
W W W Charles, president of Kemper Radio Corporation, announced a radio television instrument adaptable for home use at a price within the average buyer's reach. He said Kemper has received its license to manufacture and distribute nationally from Washington, with production to begin at once as plans to broadcast sound pictures are considered.
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San Francisco
Dec
W. W W. Charles
Kemper Radio Corporation of
Los Angeles
Charles
Washington
Kemper
Senate Finance Committee Backs 169 Million Tax Cut
The Senate Finance Committee reported favorably on a 169 million dollar tax reduction plan after House approval. It would cut tax rates by one percent for individuals and corporations. Senator Watson of Indiana indicated possible Senate action soon, and Deputy Treasury Secretary Mills testified on the proposal.
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Washington
Dec
Senate Finance Committee
House
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Mills
The
Treasury
IAP Julius Barnes leads task on national business council
Washington reports Julius Barnes organizing a national council to guard American business welfare under Hoover plan. A large committee from multiple sectors will form a coordinating smaller working group to monitor trends and intervene to prevent downturns.
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Washington
Julius Barnes
Barnes
Hoover
Society Notes From Porter's Page: Clubs and Church Circles
Community notices list church circles meeting dates with hostesses on Lafayette Street and East Dunklin Street, a Pair PPA meeting, a Harvest Day program, and a charity bridge event hosted by Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella. Also covered are school programs, Mother’s Day style activities, and local social club elections.
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First Christian Church
Ruth
Logue Adams
Lafayette Street
Emma McKenna Girete
Sie P.P. A
Florence Bruto
Mathers
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Chas,Johns
C. C. Carson
B. W
David Blair
Morean Drive
W. M. Oaker~son
J. H .Nolen
Guthrie Birkhead
Jas. Rathburn
Lillian Tweedie
van Dyke
Knights of Columbus and
Glennon Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Missouri ‘Hotel
J. H. Schulte
Jacob Moerschel
Grundy as Senate Hopeful Tied to Tarif Foes
Speculation swirls over Joseph R. Grundy of Bristol as a possible successor to William S. Ware after the Senate refused to seat him. Politicians say Grundy could obtain the post if desired, with his tariff lobbyist ties likely to influence Governor John S. Fisher if not chosen.
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Philadelphia
UPI
William 8. Ware
United States Senate
Joseph R. Grundy
Bristol
Washington
Grundy
Johns. Fisher
Jury Contempt Shrinks Evidence in Dry Case at Bend
In Bend Oregon Judge Duffy ordered the district attorney to prepare a contempt citation after a juror allegedly drank part of the evidence while deliberating a liquor case against Lulu Cline. The trial ended in a mistrial as authorities reported the evidence bag appeared full when jurors began deliberations and only half full later. A court bailiff said the juror W. P. Wanderers sought a bed for a three year old.
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W. IP. Wanderers
Missouri highway board vacancies eyed during Caulfield visit
Gov Caulfield in St Louis to consider appointees to the State Highway Commission amid two vacancies. In separate notes, Melvin Painter was freed after a 15 minute jury trial for peace disturbance, and licenses of Dr Eric Anderson and Asa E Field were revoked by the State Board of Health for unprofessional conduct. In Kansas City, three hundred indignant citizens, mostly women.
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ST. Louis
Caulfield
State Highway Commission
Merico
Melvin Painter
Here
Eric Anderson Jand Br
Asa E. Field
Kansas City
State Board of Health
City Council Session Protests Prompt Theatre Censorship Hearing Postponed
City council session yesterday featured protesters railing against "dis gusting shows" but the proposed theater censorship ordinance hearing was postponed. Local officials noted ongoing debate and delays while addressing public concerns and safety.
Kansas City Plans Additional Missouri River Work Funds
The War Department announced an extra $600,000 to add to a $700,000 allotment for projects on the lower Missouri River. City council members noted the measures were postponed as focus shifts to river improvements and logistics in the region.
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War Department
Kansas City
Missouri River
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