Big Jim Farley to retire from New York boxing board
James A. Farley, famed boxing advocate and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will retire from the New York State Athletic Commission. He called boxing a grand game and said he must leave due to increasing national duties with President-elect Roosevelt’s administration looming. He declined to comment on any possible postmaster general appointment.
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Hyde May Return to Trenton After March Fourth
Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde, en route to Washington, made an unannounced visit to Jefferson City with his daughter Carolyn, a University of Missouri student. He said he had no plans after March 4 besides likely returning to Trenton, Me, and spent time with close friends and political associates.
Robbery Insurance Rates Jump Across Cities
St Louis dispatch reports drastic robbery insurance rate increases by local and other city insurers effective immediately. Bank robbery coverage rises from six to twenty dollars per thousand for the first ten thousand, plus six dollars per thousand thereafter, with discounts for protective devices. In smaller cities, rates may reach ten dollars per thousand after the initial ten thousand.
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ST. Louis
Five and Ten Store Destroyed by Fire in Peorta
A late night fire gutted a five and ten cent store in Peorta Illinois during the Christmas shopping rush. Four walls remained as firefighters fought the blaze. no deaths reported and at least 11 injured. An exploding electric bulb is cited as the fire's start, with stock including tinsel and other flammable items spreading rapidly while shoppers fled to the street.
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Peorta
Two Indicted on Arson Charge in St Louis Area
David Grosberg vice president of a chain of department stores and Samuel Saffran Kansas City salesman were indicted for arson tied to a warehouse fire in St Louis area. Grosberg allegedly sought $99,000 in insurance. His brother Bernard was arrested but exonerated.
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Barmey's Army and Department Stores
Samuel Saffran
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Grosberg
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Becker Attacks Associated Industries Over Tax Plan
Secretary of State Charles A. Becker condemned the Associated Industries of Missouri as he charged the group aims to mislead the incoming Democratic administration into adopting its tax plan. He said the organization has pressed for six years to shift taxation from intangible wealth to tangible property, a move tied to lowering current tax contributions.
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Charles A. Becker
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Missouri
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Property taxes affect land and small homes plan
A fragment notes differing treatment of land and personal property taxes with a stated 56 percent involvement in a property and small homes context. The text hints at a discussion of tax shares and potential reforms affecting homeowners and landowners.
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