Congress Approves 800000 Aid for Italy Earthquake Victims
The U S Congress unanimously approves an $800000 relief bill for Italy quake victims. President's message urges immediate humanitarian aid and authorizes ships and naval vessels to deliver provisions and clothing. The plan allocates an initial $500000 and allows $500000 more at executive discretion.
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Poehling to push mortgage exemption and public office audits
State Senator Edgar Poehling plans six bills for the legislature including a bureau of inspection and uniform public accounting, auditing and reporting, a change in Miami county circuit court terms, raising mortgage exemptions from 700 to 1000 dollars, and adjusting penalties for motormen who fail to stop at crossings. He previously backed a similar measure vetoed by the governor.
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Relief Work Expands After Messina Earthquake
In Rome 1500 wounded from Messina and Reggio were received at the Vatican after Mayor Nathan sought shelter for the unfortunates. The Pope visited the wounded as Parliament readies for Jan. 11, while Italian forts and ships aid the stricken area with provisions and clothing.
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Juror With Measles Delays Night Rider Trial
Union City Tenn Jan 4 Despite a juror sick with measles the night rider case trial resumed this morning. Juror J J Résin was brought in and made comfortable in a large chair. The defense sought to call missing witness Joe Hogg to counter claims of coercion against Mrs Morris while the state objected as she was a witness. The court took arguments as the jury was excused.
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Mrs Florence Erb Reasserts Self on Stand in Court Defence
Media Pennsylvania reports Mrs M Florence Erb returning to the witness stand after a trying Saturday ordeal. The defendant, with attorney MacCade, defends herself against allegations as she seeks to break down the proceedings.
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Predicted More Disasters After Vesuvius Tremors
Frank Perret of Mount Vesuvius Observatory warns of inevitable shocks in Calabria and elsewhere due to a crust flaw near the previous slip. He suggests January 7 and 8 may bring the greatest strain as sun and moon align. The Naples fire at the municipal building spread to the Bank of Italy and damaged money reserves before firefighters and sailors salvaged valuables. A 9:45 pm earthquake caused panic and more wall collapses with no deaths reported.
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Sunday Show Battle Ends with Arrests in Laporte
In Laporte Indiana the pastors club clashed with Harry G Sommers over Sunday theater openings. Wilbur J Hall HE F Bostwick Lyn Benson and E A Locke were arrested and bailed at 250 each after curfew warrants were served during a Clyde Fitch play. All returned to the theatre as the show resumed for a Saturday trial.
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Calabrian Earthquake Deaths and Aftermath Report
Telegraph dispatch from Reggio dated January 4 notes a British battleship Exmouth reporting 58 fathoms water off Reggio, with dead bodies found in the ruins. A troop detachment found ruins and bodies in the east Calabria villages while survivors fled, and a convoy of 1000 rations was looted by starving locals along the Bagnara route.
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Roosevelt says no corruption charge against Congress
President Roosevelt states he has made no accusation of corruption against Congress and explains in a message to the House that he would act if he had proof. He argues the Constitution places membership of the House under its own power and that he would rely on courts for prosecutions in criminal matters.
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Rivers and Harbors Bill Sentiment Delayed
Washington January 4 Representative Burton as chairman plans a committee meeting to gauge early progress on the river and harbor bill for this session. Officials reportedly doubt Treasury funds justify a winter appropriation.
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Standstill in Brownsville Case Returns to Judge Landis
The U S Supreme Court refused to take up the Stand ard Oil case and dismissed the Brownsville matter as outside its jurisdiction The decision affirms New York court findings and sends the case back to Judge Landis for a new trial under the appeals court ruling The ruling carries no stated reasons and closes the high court action on this point.
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Castro Undergoes Surgery in Berlin by German Specialist
Former President Castro of Venezuela was operated on today in Berlin by Dr. Israel the German specialist. The operation aimed to overcome the effects of an unsuccessful prior surgery performed in Venezuela about a year ago. The operation was deemed highly dangerous and a statement expressing satisfaction was released.
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Indiana Assembly Faces Sparse Agenda amid County Local Option Debate
Indianapolis dispatch notes a limited early Indiana assembly agenda with most attention on Senator Cullough's county local option bill. It predicts likely repeal of the county local option, a debate that could hinge on the January 19 Senate race outcome and state fiscal limits.
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