Insurgents Hover Over Third National Party Talk
Insurgent Republicans in the Northwest discuss forming a third party as Hoover era debate and Democratic possibilities swirl. Oklahoma Governor Murray candidate chatter and Alfred E. Smith’s rumored bid surface, with Roosevelt and Baker as potential leaders. Navy Secretary Daniels labels Roosevelt and Baker as available. Senator Johnson of California touted as a possible GOP nominee.
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One Vote on Day Law Change Seems Likely in House
Washington December 30. One vote on prohibition seems likely in the current House session with wet forces choosing between a referendum or a light wines and beer ballot. Representative Rainey of Illinois says the judiciary committee will not report favorably on either measure. He notes 145 members must petition to bring the bill to the floor.
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Illinois
Judiciary Committee
Five cent five course dinner sparks rush to new cafeteria
In New York a vegetarian cafeteria opened by Bernarr MacFadden offered a five course dinner for five cents attracting about 3,000 patrons. The event ended after three hours as all the food was exhausted.
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New York
Bernarr MacFadden
Democratic Tax Plans Deemed Inadequate By Treasury Official
Washington officials criticized Democratic plans to raise taxes as inadequate to handle the federal budget. Under-Secretary Mills said Rainey’s proposal to tax the wealthy would yield little, arguing existing large incomes have diminished. Speaker Garner urged no party consensus and no complete program yet.
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Fermats Unproved Theorem Partly Solved By Vandiver
In New Orleans Professor H S Vandiver of the University of Texas received the Cole prize in the theory of numbers from the American Mathematical Society. He solved part of Fermats unproved theorem bringing closer the final solution to the 300 year old mystery carried to Fermats grave.
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H. S. Vandiver
University of Texas
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Oil Production Studied At Annual Geological Session
The Geological Society of America in Tulsa held a joint session with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Researchers discussed how rocks from different ages relate to world crude oil reserves and how geology guides finding producing and conserving oil. Dr. Alfred C. Lane underscored how ancient life adapted to changing environments.
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New Year's Day Holiday Declared by Local Postoffice
Postmaster A. A. Thoman announces New Year's Day will be a holiday with no mail deliveries in the city or on rural routes. Post office windows close except general delivery open 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mail is sent on outgoing trains and incoming mail is placed in lock boxes as on holidays.
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Winter sweeps West ending summer sports in Rocky Mountains
Winter weather returns to the West after an unseasonal warm spell. Snowstorms hit Silver City Idaho isolating residents for 20 years worst seen, with snowshoes the only entry and exit. California snow and rising rivers grace the region as crews reopen blocked lines. Grover Hodgkins, 26, a commerce employee, returns to Silver Zone Nevada after a blizzard. he had been missing near Little Lake Pass.
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Old fashioned winter brings UK ski holiday boost
London reports a quiet old fashioned winter across Britain with favourable conditions for home based winter sports. Hotels in Scottish highlands anticipate business as Polar air keeps snow falling and roads icy, slowing travel and prompting more inquiries from the south.
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Missouri Pacific Pays Tribute to Bernstein
The Missouri Pacific magazine honors Henry Bernstein general attorney for the railroad lines in Louisiana who died suddenly on November 24. The tribute praises his quiet demeanor unusual intellect and firm convictions noting he stayed true to his duty when in the right.
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Lenz With New Partner Gains A Bit in Tourney
New partner Sidney S. Lenz gains 520 points on Ely Culbertson in the fourteenth session of their contract bridge match. With retired Commander Winfield Liggett Jr. opposite, Lenz wins five of nine rubbers to narrow Culbertson’s lead to 16 320 points. Play resumes tonight as the 150 rubbers total looms with Jacoby out and possible new partners for Culbertson.
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Walter Malowan
Ely
Finland's Day Law Referendum Enters Second Day Vote
Finland begins the second day of its two day prohibition referendum with higher turnout than a normal first day. In Helsingfors 36.4 percent voted yesterday versus 33.7 percent in the last presidential first day. Some silk stocking districts show 489 percent. working class areas as low as 138 percent. Ballots are counted at a central office after sealing and transportation from precincts.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Clergy restriction law limits church to 25 priests in Mexico City
President Ortiz Rubio approved the clergy restriction law, effective today, limiting the Catholic Church in Mexico City to 25 priests. A regulatory decree will allow more than 200 churches to stay open under lay control, announced by Interior Secretary Tellez.
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Ortiz Rubio
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Chamber of Deputies
Diario Oficial
Manuel C. Tellez
Barrier to Tick Infested Cattle Expanded in Mississippi
Mississippi state veterinarian Dr. C E O Neal announced seven miles of new fence were added in Pearl River and Hancock Counties as part of the barrier against tick infested cattle from Louisiana. The supplement extends the 100 mile fence along Amite Pike Walthall and Marion Counties due to low river stages reducing the Pearl River barrier.
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Palestine to name first opera house the Edison Theater
Jerusalem reports Palestine will honor the man who made electric footlights by naming its first opera house the Thomas Edison Theater. The move recognizes Edison’s impact on stage lighting and theater tech.
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Palestine
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Hunnicutt Receives Lions Gold Badge for Service
L. J. Hunnicutt, Monroe Fire Department alarms superintendent, was honored by the Lions Club as guest of honor at a weekly luncheon. He received a Lions gold badge and was commended for aiding club activities.
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Monroe
Frank Roddy
Argotane credited with easing lifelong constipation
Mrs Fannie Clemings of Monroe Louisiana says one bottle of Argotane relieved her chronic constipation and kidney troubles, restoring appetite and energy. She urges others with similar complaints to try Argotane, sold locally by Collens Pharmacy and Collens Five Point Pharmacy under a dedicated representative.
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Collens Pharmacy
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