King George Ills Illness Takes Grim Turn In London
London reports a grave turn in King George VIs illness as hope rose from rallies of vigil observers around the empire. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and Lord Dawson discuss the case while Home Secretary Joynson Hicks warns against undue optimism. The queen remains at the bedside as officials say the king is slightly better but caution that the danger persists.
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Keith Jones
United Press
London
Gorge
England
Dawson Iia
Stanley Baldwin
Lord Dawson
Penn
William Joynson Hicks
Constitutional Club
William
Ezra Meeker Dies at 94 End of Trail Pioneer
Seattle report says Ezra Meeker, famed pioneer and symbol of the Oregon Trail, died at 4 05 am after a long life of travel and hardship. Born December 29 1830 in Ohio, he crossed the frontier with his family as a boy and became a lasting emblem of westward migration.
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Ezra Meeker
Richard G. Baldwin
United Press
Seattle
Wash
West
Oregon Trail
Mmich
Meeker
Bara Meeker
Huntsville
Butler County
Ohio
Covington
Ind
Ezra
Canada US call to curb cross border liquor flow
The American minister Phillips of Canada will arrange a conference with United States prohibition officials and Canadian customs officials next month to discuss methods to reduce the large flow of liquor across the border, as disclosed by the state department.
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Washington
Phillips
Canada
Langlade Sheriff Targets Illegal Distillery Raid Night
Langlade County Sheriff Jones led an overnight raid 500 gallons of illicit distillery gear miles south of ARCHIGO Wisconsin. The operation focused on enforcement actions against illegal alcohol production and resulted in ongoing investigations by local authorities.
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Langlade
Archigo
Wis
Ea ‘Jones
Ea Jones
Baldwin Offers Britten Answer On Naval Armament Conference
Premier Stanley Baldwin read aloud a reply to Representative Fred A. Britten concerning an Anglo American naval armament conference. Britten proposed a joint meeting of naval affairs committees in Canada after the next session. Baldwin said he would consult the U S government before forming any opinion.
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London
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Fred A. Britten
United States
Britten
Baldin
House of Representatives
Canada
Baldwin
Engineers favor Black Canyon site for Colorado river dam
A five member board recommends constructing the Colorado river dam at Black Canyon rather than Boulder Canyon while noting Boulder Canyon could be used safely geologically. The report warns a dam failure could flood Needles Topock Parker Blythe Yuma and Imperial district levees and urges conservative design with emphasis on safety and construction details.
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Washington
Colorado River
Black Canyon
Boulder Canyon
Board of Five
Colorado River Dam
Needles
Topock
Parker
Blythe
Yuma
Imperial District
Aluminum Specialty Band Broadcast On WOMT Tonight
The Aluminum Specialty Band will perform at the Eagles Club and WOMT will broadcast the concert by remote control. The station plans to go on air at 6 30 and continue until 9 30. Santa Claus is also scheduled to be on air earlier in the evening from 6 87.
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Aluminum Specialty Company
Eagles Club
WOMT
Topsy of Pearl Body Reported by Coroner in Soto Mo
Soto Missouri coroner Gibson reported today that the body of Pearl was found under unclear circumstances. No further details were released, and investigators continued to gather evidence.
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Soto, Mo
Gibson
Pearl
Relief program speeds up for victims in Chile disaster
Santiago reports relief efforts accelerating as officials recount a rising death toll. Government estimates show more than 600 injured with only five percent housed, amid the great disaster. Major figures include Governor of Constitution and Chief officials coordinating aid.
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Joseph L. Jones
United Press
Santiago
Chile
Saturn
Constitution
Earthquake Death Toll by City in Chile
Santiago reports a revised death tally from the earthquake totaling 226 across cities including Talca 77 Constitucion 77 Chillan 8 Santa Cruz 11 Rancagua 35 Curico 2 Retiro 4 Villa Alegre 1 San Javier 3 Parral 4 Pelequen 5 Ponacahue 2 Nicaguwa 1 San Vincente 1 The list updates previous estimates and notes about 600 injured with fear many wounded may die as relief efforts continue.
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Santiago
la Nasion
Talca
Constitucion
Chillan
Santa Cruz
Rancagua
Curico
Retiro
Villa Alegre
San Javier
Parral
Pelequen
Ponacahue
Nicagua
San Vincente
Ieeye
Byrd Reaches Antarctica Final Leg in Journey
Commander Richard E. Byrd completes the last leg of his voyage to the Antarctic today. Wellington, WN reports the explorer’s final section progress and anticipated arrival.
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Byrd
Wellington
Richard E. Byrd
Antarctic
Plane crash kills twelve near Guanabara Bay
Reports say a Condor Syndicate passenger plane fell 300 feet into Guanabara Bay near Cobras Island. The submerged aircraft took 30 minutes to raise. All twelve aboard were killed, including most passengers. an assistant pilot reportedly survived. The victims were en route to meet Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont arriving aboard the steamship Cap Arcona.
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Rio DE Janiero
Condor Syndicate
Guanabara Bay
Cobras Island
Alberto Santos ‘Dumont
Cap Arcona
Padlock Decrees Close 39 Green Bay Saloons Under Act
Federal Judge F A Geiger signed padlock orders closing 39 Green Bay saloons under the Volstead act nuisance clause after a Green Bay court session. Forty nine actions were filed. ten await end of a two week interval due to no answer from proprietors. Twenty six violators were sent to the house of correction. Pauline Pierre, a road house keeper, was among the first women sentenced.
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Milwaukee
Green Bay
F. A. Geiger
Albert Walters
Prohibition
Marshal Walters
House of Correction
Pauline Pierre
Geiger
Glove Manufacturer Found Dead in Milwaukee Basements
Oscar J. Hansen, 67, president of Hansen Glove Company, was found dead by hanging in the basement of his Milwaukee home. Police reported the death appeared self-inflicted and are continuing inquiries.
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Milwaukee
Oscar J. Hansen
The
Hansen Glove Company
Prohibition Prosecutions Rise as Liquor Smuggling Grows
Washington reports a 75 percent rise in liquor smuggling across the Canadian border over three years. Attorney General pro prohibition prosecutions head Mabel Willebrandt notes gains against rum running yet northern border smuggling remains uncurbed. Seizures totaled 370, Florida waters accounted for 174. Final tallies show 55 729 prosecutions, 48 320 convictions, fines over 7.3 million dollars and sentences exceeding 7 700 years.
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Washington
Mabel
Canada
United States
Minority whip selected in House, Rep. Box noted
Washington report says Representative John C. Box of Texas was chosen as minority whip. The announcement came during a House session, highlighting Box as a leading Democratic figure and key organizer for party strategy.
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Washington
Garrett
John C. Box
Texas
Hoover May Meet Bolivian Delegation Aboard Maryland
President elect Hoover could pause his voyage on the battleship Maryland to receive a Bolivian government delegation. If arranged, the Maryland would dock for four hours at Antofagasta or Mollendo, Peru, stopping only between Callao and Valparaiso. Hoover plans a second South American visit with Lima as a key stop.
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Washington
Hoover
Maryland
Bolivia
State Department
Antofagasta
Chile
Molendo
Peru
Callao
Lima
Valparaiso
U. S
Herbert Hoover
AGT SESSION OF 7TH CONGRESS OPENED AT NOON FOR FINAL WORK
The seventieth congress reconvened after a six month recess to resume business in a short session. Dawes and Longworth presided in the senate and house with formal prayers and roll calls marking the opening. The day featured orderly proceedings, attendance, and tributes to recently deceased lawmakers.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
House
Charles G. Dawé
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Dawes
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Senator Goodings
Governor To Hear Ouster Charges Against Sheriff Wright
Governor Fred R. Zimmerman will hear ouster charges against Lyall Wright the Juneau county sheriff in Madison announced at the executive offices. Removal proceedings were served Saturday night charging he tried to bribe prohibition officers to take custody of prisoners from a Juneau county raid instead of federal court jurisdiction.
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Madison
Fred R. Zimmerman
Lyall Wright
Juneau County
Prohibition
Three Girls Drown as Sled Breaks Into Lake
ELKHORN Wisconsin United Press reports a sled crash into a lake led to three girls drowning. heroic rescue efforts saved Suzanne Ridgeway, 18, though she could not be saved as the cold water weakened her.
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Elkhorn, Wis
Suzanne’ Ridgeway
Federal power plan seeks federal role in interstate projects
The annual report of the Federal Power Commission proposes legislation to clothe the federal government with final authority in interstate electric power projects. It argues that present laws are inadequate for federal intervention when states have regulatory authority.
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Washington
Congress
Federal. Power Commission
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