Roosevelt in Capital to Study Duties of Future
President-elect Roosevelt arrives in Washington to assess domestic and international challenges ahead of March 4. He will confer with Hoover, meet Democratic leaders, and discuss plans for an extra session between April 10 and 17. Talks cover Far Eastern crisis, Senate filibuster, and looming budget and economic issues.
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Geneva
United States
Congress treats farmer mortgage relief as top issue
Washington reports that a farmer facing loss of home due to unpaid installments and taxes is a primary concern in Congress. Bills to aid rural credit and halt foreclosures proliferate as lawmakers push for mortgage relief, with emphasis on a broad federal loan program via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and agricultural credit bodies.
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Four jailed in extortion plot in Cookeville Tennessee
Four men including three who confessed are jailed in Cookeville on charges of conspiracy to use the mails for extortion and attempted extortion. They allegedly plotted to extract 21000 from Mrs. Stacey Wilhite under threats to her family. Bonds ranged from 7000 to 10000 each. one man pleaded not guilty.
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Federal Grand Jury
Nashville
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Wilhite
U. S
Reese L. Macey
Robert Leftwich
Gay Leftwich
Brasfield Coffelt
Hobson Jackson
U.S
D. Hl. Morgan
Jackson
House Debates Regrouping Plan Amid Slim Margin
Washington reports the house opened debate on a motion to block President Hoey's regrouping plan. Democrats, led by Cochan, predict passage despite a narrow majority. Republicans say votes will follow party lines after three hours of discussion with Bankhead urging caution on executive powers.
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Alabama
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New York
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Election Reheld In Grand Marais Over Cattle Street Ban
In Grand Marais Michigan residents will redo the November election. Attorney General Patrick H. O'Brien says there is no dispute about the Roosevelt vote, but a plan to bar cows from the streets sparked trouble as opponents claim visitors cast ballots.
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Burglary at West End Pet Shop Involves Exotic Animals
A Chicago burglar stole a monkey an opossum twenty five Japanese spinning mica and two thousand other animals while leaving behind two trained alligators at the west end pet shop. Smoky Park hearing set for Ravensford Lumber Company condemnation in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area to value its 33 000 acres begins today with a multi day process.
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Chicago
West End
Weather summaries for Tennessee and Virginia forecast
Regional forecast notes fair and warmer conditions in Tennessee with a colder trend tonight and Friday. Virginia expects generally fair weather tonight and Friday with colder conditions in the west late tonight. High and low temperatures compare to last year with 63 and 38 degrees, and rainfall of 0.04 and 0.13 inches respectively, with 6 pm readings over the prior 24 hours.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Tokyo Singer Co Gets Protection
Ambassador Grew reported to Washington that Japanese police protected Singer Sewing Machine offices in Yokohama after yesterday’s riot. He said over 100 arrests were made and leaders were in custody, with protection extended to foreign employees’ residences in Yokohama. Official State Department comment was not immediate.
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Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported
Treasury receipts for January 17 totaled 4.80 million dollars with expenditures at 8.97 million and a balance of 398.10 million dollars. Customs duties for 17 days of January amounted to 10.67 million dollars.
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Washington
Kendall Freed in Texas Slaying Verdicts
Darrell Kendall of Houston Mississippi was acquitted of slaying Martha Rush in New Ganey Texas, and previously cleared of killing Lou J. Brownlee. The circus trooper faced threats against the show couple as motive, with a parrot as the sole witness, and the killings occurred in a snow tent with an ax and stake. Kendall belonged to the circus troupe.
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New Ganey
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Legislature Eyes Proposals to Aid Delinquent Taxpayers
In Nashville the senate passes a bill to relieve delinquent taxpayers but a motion to reconsider delays enactment. Proposals by Senator Craig seek to halt suits for 1925 to 1981 taxes until 1935 and extend tax redemption to 1985, with penalties and interest if paid by January next. House defers penalties on 1932 and 1933 taxes to July 1, while other actions set recess amid administration training.
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South Honors Lee as Nations Died at Birth Jubilee
In Atlanta a commemorative event marks Maj Robert E Lee birthday week with tributes from Texas plains to Virginia. Edgar Allan Poe and Matthew Maury noted as contemporaries. boys give speeches, platforms wear flags, and Lee is recalled for steadfast leadership and compassion toward a wounded Union soldier after Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg
Weather Checks Sino Japanese Battle Inactivity Reported
An Associated Press dispatch notes a two day lull as China and Japan pause amid minor skirmishes. Chinese troops on Mount Takushan trapped by cold die in mountain top siege. 386 soldiers reported frozen to death. Tokyo seeks more League mediation terms while Japan demands further plan changes.
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Debate Limited Voluntarily As Cloture Beat
Washington reports the Senate rejected a severe cloture move on the Glass bank bill, then agreed to limit debate voluntarily. The tally was 58 to 20, with 34 Democrats and 2 Republicans voting for cloture and 9 Democrats bolting the party leadership. Names include Mrs. Caraway, Robinson of Arkansas, Costigan, George, Lonee Lewisiana, Reynolds, Russell, Thomas, Trammell, Wheeler, Gore voting present, and Dill paired against.
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Mayor Walker and Betty Compton Move to Cannes
Former New York mayor Walker settles in Cannes renting a year long apartment after recovery from grippe. Actress Betty Compton also moves to Cannes to occupy the villa Bean Gest given by friends in England.
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