Postoffice and treasury bills set 1931 appropriation totals
The treasury posts the 1931 supply bill with no extra prohibition spending. Post office funding rises by 17.5 million while the treasury budget is cut by 5.4 million. Overall outlays for the two departments fall 31 million below the budget estimate, with 619 million for debt interest and 395.6 million for the sinking fund.
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Treasury-Postoffice
Appropriations Committee
Post Office Department
Treasury Department
Treasury
Coast Guard
Witnesses Called in Mrs. Wiggins Murder Case
More than 20 witnesses appeared before the grand jury as 14 men face murder indictments in the mob killing of Ella May Wiggins of Bessemer City during a National Textile Workers Union meeting disruption last September. Named defendants include Yates Gamble Fred T. Morrow L M Sossoman Troy Jones O H Lunsford W M Borders Lowry Davis W H Holbrook E F Laney Theodore Sims Jack Carver Horace Wheeler George Fower and L H Thompson. All have bond status from November.
Naval Parley to Open One Week from Tomorrow
The American delegation to the London naval conference resumes final on‑voyage consultations after a three day rest as they sail toward the English channel. Meetings aim to outline methods and procedures before detailed talks begin. funds appear limited with about 200000 dollars available and a projected three to four month conference, likely needing congressional aid.
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NAVAL
London
Byron Price
Associated Press
S. S. George Washington
Tomor
Newfoundland
English Channel
New York
Floods threaten lower Mississippi valley towns and land
Mississippi Valley faces rising floods from Ohio to Vicksburg with hundreds of homeless families across Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi. Thousands of acres inundated several towns affected levees washed out and ongoing rains threaten spring flood levels despite cold not appearing.
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Ohio River
Vicksburg
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Middle Valley
Mid-South
Green River
Ohio
Calhoun
Henderson
Ris
Weather Rain and Cooler Across Regions
Tennessee sees rain tonight and Tuesday with cooler air in the west. Virginia reports rain tonight and Tuesday with a warming trend tonight and gentle to moderate winds in the south and southeast. Yesterday’s high reached 60, with a low of 38. a year ago the high was 38 and the low 21. Rain yesterday was 0.00 inches, with no rain listed for the prior year.
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Tennessee
West Portion
Virginia
Britain asks France not to precommit at London naval talks
A government note from Britain to France, published January 13, implies London hopes France will approach the forthcoming naval conference without a fixed stance. The communication signals preference for open diplomacy and flexibility ahead of formal negotiations.
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London
France
Parrot Fever Deaths Rise as Tests Continue
New York reports a third death from psittacosis or parrot fever with Mrs. William Shields of Freeport Pennsylvania among the deceased after a Christmas parrot gift. Baltimore sees three new cases, Annapolis and Cambridge also report cases, while bacteriologist Herbert Ward says he isolated a bacilli linked to the disease awaiting further verification.
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New York
William Shields
Freeport
Shields
Herbert C. Ward
Maryland Department of Health
Baltimore
Annapolis
Cambridge
Aberdeen
Commission on Enforcement urges strengthening prohibition act
The Washington report to Congress calls for immediate strengthening of the national prohibition law to improve enforcement and respect for all law. It cites divided enforcement between Treasury and Justice, patchwork federal legislation, concealment of property in illicit liquor, and court congestion as key issues. The commission notes public attitudes toward statutes affect observance and warns against neglecting these factors.
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Washington
Law Enforcement Commission
Congress
Hoover Commission
Treasury
Justice Departments
Solons Vie Over Prohibition Laws In Capitol Debate
President Hoover prepared a brief message to accompany the Hoover commission first report on prohibition as Congress debates enforcement. Methodist bishops Crane Cannon Jr and Crawford urge wide federal action while Representative Britten warns against fanatical enforcement. House leaders plan two to three bills across committees to implement the commission's recommendations.
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Washington
Congress
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Senate
Drys
Board of Temperance and Social Service
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Britten
Republican
Illinois
James Cannon, Jr
E. L. Crawford
Prohibition
House
Til
Walter Liggett Trial Opens in Chattanooga Murder Case
Nashville grain dealer and clubman Walter Liggett goes to trial in Hamilton County Criminal Court on a murder charge for the death of Turney Cunningham, a Nashville hotel manager. The case moved from Davidson County on a venue change after two Nashville trials ended in hung juries. Cunningham was killed October 29, 1928, after meeting Liggett, leaving a tryst with the hotel manager's wife at their home.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Walter Liggett
Nashville
Turney Cunningham
Hamilton
Davidson County
Cunningham
Liggett
Jury to try Walter Liggett for Cunningham murder
A jury was completed shortly before noon to try Walter Liggett for the murder of Tur ney Cunningham in Nashville. Judge Matt N. Whitaker said evidence would begin later this afternoon as Cunningham had been shot to death more than a year ago.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Walter Liggett
Turney Cunningham
Matt N. Whitaker
Criminal Court
Cunningham
Nashville
Hoover Finds Compensation In Inspiration Moving Host
Hoover, in a letter to Dr. W. O. Thompson of Ohio State, says the presidency offers speed in advancing a great people and discusses the thrill and burden of power. He mocks critics as haberdashers of lies and hair shirts, noting broad support from a bipartisan majority who wish him success.
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Columbus, CO
Herbert Hoover
W. O. Thompson
Ohio State University
Thompson
White House
Council League Nations Meet Opens in Geneva Amid Security
The 58th session of the League of Nations opened in Geneva with Swiss police safeguards amid rumors of anti fascist plots to bomb the Italian delegation. Dr Gustav Stresemann’s legacy was discussed by Poland’s Foreign Minister Zaleski, with German delegate von Schubert replying in German. Briand and Henderson expected to depart Geneva for London naval conference.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Council of the
League of Nations
Gustav Stresemann
Zaleski
Poland
von Schubert
Dino Grandi
Mussolini
Briand
France
Schubert
Henderson
Great Britain
Junior league opens employment bureau for members
New York reports growing number of society girls seeking work as the Junior League launches an employment bureau to assist members. The move reflects rising demand for jobs among fashionable circles and highlights organized community service by the league.
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New York
Junior League
Parrot Fever Bacilli Allegedly Isolated by State Bacteriologist
In Baltimore a state bacteriologist reportedly isolated bacilli linked to parrot fever. Details on methods and verification were not provided, but the claim points to a potential breakthrough in identifying the source of the illness and its transmission.
Five Men Rescued From Storm Sinking of Tug St. Denny
A severe storm swept England causing at least thirty deaths, with five crewmen rescued from the 450 ton tug St. Denny which sank thirty miles north of Ushant Light while en route to Gibraltar. Havoc from winds over one hundred mph struck land, wrecking vehicles and damaging houses as the death toll rose to 32. Further reports hinted more losses as calmities broadened.
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London
England
St. Denny
Ushant Light
Gibraltar
Atlantic Fleet
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Winter descends on Pacific Coast with deaths and damage
Winter blanketed the far west over the weekend killing six people and leaving four in critical condition. Snow halted travel from California to Washington, with Fresno and San Francisco recording notable snowfalls. In Arizona and Washington, fatalities were reported as victims perished near stalled vehicles and cold conditions. Missing persons were still sought as crews worked through the severe weather impact.
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Arizona
Washington
California
Fresno
Timothy Kirkpatrick
Jerome
David King
Mingus Mountain
Jerome Prescott
Seattle
Ray Whiteman
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