Revolution fears loom as Iowa tax sales reveal unrest
The Observer notes scenes in Iowa where counties report no bids at tax sales signaling early seeds of upheaval. It argues the unrest is part of a broader revolution, though the nation still holds a stable economic base with about 40 million employed and wages high, urging shared sacrifice and patience for a return to progress without destroying government or opportunity.
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Iowa
Middle West
United States
Union
Installation for Moose Lodge Sets January Fourteen
Formal installation of the Loyal Order of Moose lodge and officers is planned for January 14. District deputy supervisor M L Cash reports charter applications have been sent to national headquarters, with strong enthusiasm for joining the organization and its benefits. Mr Cash resides at the Blakely apartments. Mrs M A Ward visits from Fayette, Ohio, joining Mr Gene Ward and family.
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The
Loyal Order of Moose
M. L. Cash
Las Vegas
Boulder City
Cash
Blakely Apartments
Former Hoover Laval Debt Deal Hinted In Senate Clash
In a sharp senate session on January 4, Senator Borah and Senator Johnson clashed over debt concessions for European nations. Borah argued for possible gains in disarmament and monetary realignment in exchange for debt relief, while Johnson insisted on no debt revision or cancellation, urging nations to pay what they owe as wages of a post gold standard era loomed.
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Washington
U.A
Hoover
Hiram Johnson
California
Senate
William E. Borah
Idaho
Johnson
Borah
Hoovers
Laval
France
United States
Bart‘er
Stocks Surge as Prices Rally Across Markets
New York officers report a broad market rally with gains across stocks and bonds. Wheat cotton and farm equipment shares rise on inflation talk and congressional farm relief proposals. J I Case leads gains, steel and telephone stocks also advance with strong trading activity.
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New York
J. I. Case
Steel
Telephone
Pocket Knife Operation Saves Life in Henderson
In Henderson Texas on January 4 Doctor R F Shaw saved a dying woman by slashing her throat with his pocket knife to open her windpipe. The woman Mrs R Taylor appeared to have choked to death until the physician arrived and restored breathing. She was given a chance to recover.
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Henderson
Texas
R. F. Shaw
R. Taylor
Par-O-Dice Nightspot Closes After Declining Patronage
Los Angeles on the highway. H H Switzer proprietor announces the closing of the Pair-O-Dice casino and night club long a favorite for dining and dancing with noted cuisine. Fred S Alward, Las Vegas attorney, returns from Australia after two months and plans to depart before January 16 for the Nevada legislature session.
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Los Angeles Highway
H. H. Switzer
Alward
Fred S. Alward
Las Vegas
Australia
Nevada
Game Licenses Approved at Meeting
City commissioners opened with license scrutiny and renewed gambling licenses for all previously granted holders. Evening session attendees included Mayor Cragin, Commissioners Mundy, German and Thomas, City Clerk Viola Burns, Street Superintendent J P King, and City Attorney A S Henderson as figures were presented to discuss a reduced departmental budget.
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Board of City Commissioners
Cragin
Mundy
German and
Thomas
Viola Burns
J. P. King
A. S. Henderson
Blackman
No Tax Raise Hinted By Rainey In Budget Battle
Washington reports say House Democratic Leader Henry T. Rainey asserted no tax increases would be proposed this session or the next, aside from beer tax. he outlined a budget balancing plan tied to the 1934 fiscal year amid a multi‑billion dollar deficit. In San Francisco, autopsies were ordered for four apartment blaze victims as investigations consider possible homicide and gunfire heard before the fire. Loretta Sturteman, 22, and William Ehringer, 22, identified among second floor victims, with Pearl Williams and George T. Leonard, a waiter, among those on the fourth floor.
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Washington
U.P
House
Henry T. Rainey
New York
Congressional
Roosevelt
Tllinois
Rainey
Treasury
San Francisco
Loretta Sturteman
William Ehringer
Miss Pearl Williams
George T. Leonard
Snowslide Kills Three in Idaho CanyonArea
Wallace Idaho Jan 4 UP An avalanche from Monmouth Canyon in Mace Idaho buried four to five houses under 20 feet of debris killing E J Powell his wife and their 5 year old son Glenn. one man rescued after burial six others injured. Officials say highway was obliterated for 500 feet and more victims may be trapped. County commissioners continued meeting selecting a 250 member district court jury and appointing P H Springer as justice of the peace of Goodsprings.
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Earl Davison
McGriff
Kenneth Earl
Scott
Roger Foley
P. H. Springer
Wallace
Idaho
aJn
Upi
Monmouth Canyon
Mace
E. J. Powell
Wallace Clothing Store
Glenn
Reynolds addresses Kiwanis club for noon meeting
Reverend C. B. Reynolds of the Methodist church gave a splendid address at the Kiwanis regular meeting yesterday noon. Roscoe Hampton and Mrs. Wilson provided musical entertainment at the gathering.
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C. 8. Reynolds
The
Methodist Church
Kiwanis Club
Roscoe Hampton
Mrs. Wilson
Local Doctor Arrested for Wife Assault
Dr. L. G. Lauf, a local physician, was arrested after allegedly beating his wife in a Fremont street beauty shop. He was booked on assault and battery charges, the complaint by Mrs. Lauf, with a plea set for 9 this morning. Lauf posted $100 bail.
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Fremont Street
L. G. Lauf
Lauf
AGT TO AID MINERS FALLS TO SUSPEND WORK
Reno dispatch reports that the suspension of assessment work on mining claims will cost Nevada miners hundreds of thousands in wages. Law required $100 yearly development, but the pause to start next July 1 hurts small operators who relied on outside companies. Editor Charles Spilman cites about 10,000 Nevada claims, 90 percent owned by outsiders. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs C C Ronnow plan to depart for southern California today.
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Reno
U.P
Congress
Nevada
Charles Spilman
Two Armed Thugs Threaten Fists In Daring Robbery
A terse report describes a bold robbery by two armed men who threatened violence as they carried out the act. Details are sparse, but the incident is framed against a backdrop of rising tensions and security concerns in a troubled region.
Plan to Aid Silver Is Success in Denver
Denver reports the buy an ounce of silver campaign by Pedrey Ryan and company sold a round disk the size of a dollar containing an ounce of silver. The first shipment was oversold on the first day, with disks sold at three for a dollar at today’s Mexican peso exchange rate. If silver reaches 16 to 1 as hoped, the pieces would be worth one dollar each. Thomas Ryan said he hopes the plan spreads across the west.
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Denver
Col
West
Pedrey Ryan and Company
Thomas Ryan
Cutting Wood Helps Unemployed In Genova Plan
In Genova New York a work relief plan lets unemployed residents earn by chopping wood on a percentage basis. Workers keep a portion of the proceeds while the landowner receives the rest. The idea was crafted by D Wayne president of the Geneva United Welfare council with help from Thomas F Kinney director of the work relief bureau.
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Genova
N. Y
D. Wayneh
Geneva United Welfare Council
Thomas F. Kinney
Work Relief Bureau
Bandit Robs Service Station for 10 Dollars
Night shift operator William Bailey reported an armed holdup at the Standard Service station at Fifth and Fremont. The suspect, about six feet tall in overalls and a gray coat, disappeared toward Third Street after taking $10. A dropped dollar was found. D. S. Munson was held for investigation but Bailey later questioned whether he was the offender.
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William Bailey
Standard
Fifth
Fremont Streets
Bailey
Fremont Street
Third Street
D. S. Munson
Munson
Special Couch Built for Judge Chenot in Detroit
Detroit January 4 A U P report describes a tailor made couch for Circuit Judge James FE Chenot as a triumph of furniture and engineering. The bench’s weight requirements led to a custom piece built by the firm that supports his court and provided the judge with a comfortable meeting seat.
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Detroit
U.P
James FE. Chenot
Hunaker Bites This Afternoon on Carson City Trip
Ed. W. Clark travels to Carson City on a brief business trip as Hunaker bites this afternoon.
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Clark
Carson City
W. Clark
Breeze Named Library Board
Funeral services for Mrs Seperty Caroline Hunaker 57 who died Thursday will be held this afternoon at 3 oclock at Palm Funeral home with Bishop Bryan Bunker officiating. C D Breeze was yesterday appointed by her husband Luther to the Clark County library board joining Judge Wm E Orr Harley A Harmon A W Ham and Leo A McNamee in confirming terms and appointments by the county commissioners North Las Vegas.
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Seperty
Caroline Hunaker
Harley A. Harmon
A. W. Ham
Leo A. McNamee
Bandits Rob LA Prosecutor’s Home in daylight
District Attorney Baron Fitts and four family members were robbed by two gunmen who entered through the back door. The bandits took 60 dollars from Fitts and 40 dollars from Leo Davis. Mrs. Fitts fainted when a revolver was leveled at her husband, who is crippled from World War I.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Baron Fitts
Fitts
Leo Davis
Davis
Atlantique Fire Destroys Luxury Liner Off Cherbourg
In Cherbourg on January 4 the luxury liner Atlantique valued at 18 million dollars burned and was destroyed in the lower English Channel with more than 20 feared dead. The ship carried 225 crew on a reconditioning voyage with no passengers. Survivors were rescued by several vessels, including the Hamburg-American S. S. Ruhr and rescue ship Allegro, with 127 crew members saved and Captain Renee Schooss reporting about 30 to 35 fatalities.
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Cherbourg
France
Atlantique
English Channel
S. S. Ruhr
Allegro
Rhur
Renee Schooss
Schooss
Gunman Fires At Police Near Service Station
Shortly before two, an unknown gunman hidden behind the A. C. Grant Service station on Third and Fremont fired at Night Desk Sergeant Jones and Ernie May as they patrolled. He fled into Fremont street after forcing a door into a repair shop space, vanishing before witnesses could identify him or his motive.
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A. C. Grant
Third
Fremont Streets
Jones
Ernie May
Fremont Street
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Peerley
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Adrah
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Charles Grinsell
A. A. Ross
Humboldt County
Eureka
Blaze
Reynolds
Southern California
C. C. Ronnow
Nippon Aerial Aaion
China Forges
Tient IN
Peiping
Tientsin-Peiping
North China
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Hoi-ho River
Tientsin
Shanhaikwan
Great Wall
James Ritchie
Ritchie
Hunaker
Breeze
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