Japan accuses U S of furnishing arms to Chinese
In Tokyo papers the United States is accused of funding arms and ammunition for China to fight Japan. Ambassador Grew denies charges. An official Japanese statement says Americans are supplying planes and cars described as arms. An Italian soldier is killed by Chinese troops near Shanhaikwan. Japan bombed Chinese headquarters at Kailu Jehol while a Chinese counterattack is anticipated.
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Fight to Finish Rages as 13th Birthday Prohibition Observed
Washington AP 13th prohibition anniversary as lawmakers debate legalizing 3.05 beer and wine while repeal efforts stall in a Senate filibuster. Dems back repeal or legalization moves. drys expect Hoover veto on beer bill. Sheppard prepares annual prohibition address in Senate.
Furnace caught tries kill self in London case
Samuel Furnace, accused murderer of Walter Spatchett, was found ill in his Kentish Town cell and rushed to hospital in serious condition. Police, aided by Scotland Yard, traced him to a South End boarding house where he hid after Spatchett’s body, identified as his, caused a major London mystery with three bullet wounds ruling out self defense.
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Walter Spatchett
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Shoulda Club Opens in Duluth With Quick-Match Jibes
Ya Shoulda reports a new bridge club in Duluth named the Shoulda Club. Members include professional women and school teachers. The characteristic line of play ends with partners hearing hints like you shoulda done this and you shoulda done that as the game wraps.
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Duluth
Minn
Prohibition Anniversary Sparks Open Prohibition Campaigns
On the anniversary of prohibition, Anti-Saloon League leader F Scott McBride urged constitutional prohibition as vital now as when the 18th amendment was adopted. Mrs Henry W Peabody announced a campaign by women prohibitionists beginning in state capitals this week, starting in St Paul Minnesota with a march on the legislature led by Mrs De Curtis.
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F. Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
Henry W. Peabody
Woman's National Committee For Law Enforcement
Peabody
St. Paul
Minn
de Curtis
McBride
Treasury receipts and expenditures for January reported
Treasury receipts for January 18 totaled 4,696,127.44 dollars with expenditures at 12,095,550,045 dollars leaving a balance of 442,630,540.31. Custom duties for 13 days of January amounted to 8,349,486.30 dollars.
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Washington
Week's Delay on Beer Act Stalls Senate Group
Washington January 16 A week’s delay for the Colter Blaine measure was forced as the Senate Judiciary Committee failed to reach agreement. The panel spent two hours reviewing the favorable subcommittee report on the Volstead act modification but gave no final vote. Chairman Nov said it would likely pass next Monday at the committee’s next regular meeting. Several amendments were approved as debate centered on the proposed 2.05 percent alcohol content. The bill’s approval had been anticipated by its sponsors for the 13th anniversary of Prohibition.
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Cannibal Bride Price Sets Record in Solomon Islands
In New Zealand gossip, news reports that Sari-Ta-Ona of Sinerango paid a record 129 monies for a new wife in the Solomon Islands. The purchase was described as an instalment plan, with the buyer committing to ongoing payments for a lifetime.
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Sari-Ta-Ona
Sinerango
Crime victims only to attend Chicago police show
Chicago police announced that only crime victims will be admitted to a popular city show where criminals are paraded for victims to identify them. Previously nonvictims attended for entertainment, but officials say the entertainment value spoiled the event.
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Chicago
Nowon
Snakes at London Show Charm Spectators With Glass Eyes
A London exhibition displays snakes whose natural eyes are replaced with glass ones after accidents. When the snakes shed their skin, their glass eyes pop out and must be reinserted, offering a striking but grisly spectacle for onlookers.
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Lowuun
London
Farm relief bill overhauled for Senate study
Washington January 16 The Senate agriculture committee began a major overhaul of the domestic allotment farm relief bill approved by the House and favored by major farm groups The plan would pay farmers a bounty equal to the price gap to prewar levels for seven commodities and require a 20 percent production cut in return Funding would come from a tax on processors and the bounty aimed at restoring farmers purchasing power The measure could extend to all farm products pending secretary of agriculture discretion and possible pilot testing before broader use Debate and possible extension await presidential action and further committee deliberation
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Long Leads Five Day Senate Filibuster On Prohibition
Washington January 16. Senator Long of Louisiana opened a fifth day of filibuster against the Glass banking bill refusing to yield floor for a prohibition speech. Senator Sheppard of Texas protests delaying the anniversary remarks on the eighteenth amendment. The dispute also touches attempts to override Hoover’s veto of the Philippine independence measure. Cabinet members Stimson Hurley Chapin and Hyde defend the veto saying independence is economically unsound and risks war.
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Wheeler
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Independence
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Hurley
Chapin
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Senate Filibuster Drama Delays Glass Banking Bill
Washington January 16 A dozen or so senators in crowded galleries observe a lengthy filibuster as Democratic liberals oppose party conservatives on the Glass banking bill. A lone senator speaks reads and answers questions for hours while the session nears a March 4 adjournment deadline. The lame duck amendment could alter the fate of unfinished legislation. Senators Long of Louisiana and Thomas of Oklahoma lead the opposition.
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Oklahoma
Public asked to inaugural ball in Nashville
Tennesseans from all walks of life were urged to attend tomorrow's postinaugural reception for Governor elect Hill McAlister at 3 p.m. in the Hermitage Hotel main ballroom. The public can attend without tickets. about 3,000 seats exist, with 1,000 already issued to legislators and others. Speeches will mark the inauguration, and Governor Horton will deliver a brief address of thanks and best wishes. In Los Angeles, William A. Spinks, 67, founder of the chalk cube cue idea business, died yesterday.
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Hill McAlister
Hermitage Hotel
John, R. Todd
McAlister
Tennessee
Todd
George Morris
War’ Memorial Building
Henry H. Horton
Los Angeles
William ‘A. Spinks
Chicago
Sidewalk Songwriter Jimmy Blake Dies at 70 in New York
James W Blake, creator of the famed Pavement song with melody by Charles B Lawlor, died aged 70 in New York. Once a clothing salesman, Blake spent his last coins on coffee for himself his blind brother and his 74 year old sister. The song inspired a political tide years ago and remains a street anthem as supporters of Lawlor Blake linger in charitable circles.
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New York
James W.blake
Lottie Gilson
Bowery
East Side
West Side
James W. Blake
Cork
Blake
Himelf
Jimmy Blake
Charles B. Lawlor
Ship Chandler Dies in Newport News Maritime Leader
Joseph Reyner, 72, retired merchant and ship supply pioneer since 1899, died at home after a cerebral hemorrhage last Tuesday. A prominent figure in the maritime world, he continued his long association with ships and supply business throughout his career.
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Newport “News
Joseph Reyner
Tennessee and Virginia Weather Outlook
Rain and warmer trends reported for Tennessee with cloudy skies and light rain possible Tuesday and in the west tonight. Warmer conditions extend to the extreme east Tuesday while colder air moves in Tuesday night. In Virginia, fair and warmer tonight, increasing cloudiness Tuesday with likely light rain Tuesday night in the west and north. Readings note yesterday’s high 52 and no rain on the prior date.
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