Capper Pushes Senate Probe Of Knickerbocker Theatre Disaster
In Washington on January 30 Senate Republican Capper introduced a resolution calling for a Senate District of Columbia committee inquiry into the Knickerbocker theatre disaster. Senator Freudyhuysen backed the measure, saying the investigation would probe the entire District government amid concerns that many Washington buildings could be fire traps and that the roof collapse could not be fully explained by heavy snow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Capper
Kansas
Senate District of
Cappera
Storm Moves Northeast Off Cape Cod
Washington and the Middle Atlantic region dig out from a heavy snow blanket as a southern storm moves toward the sea. The Weather Bureau reports the center east of Cape Cod with Philadelphia and Baltimore also enduring deep snows, while officials expect the storm to move seaward today.
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Preas
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Cape Cod
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Maryland
Market Turns Weak Before First Hour Ends
The market opened with a slide as Atlantic Gulf, Gulf State Steel, North American, Studebaker, American Can and Dayi son Chemical led declines of about one to four points. Kresge rose, lifting its Bain to 514 points. New issues held steady but dividend pays weakened. call loans opened at 5 percent amid ample interior bank offerings.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic Gulf
common
Settlement Near in Shantung Talks at Washington
Washington January 20 Japanese and Chinese delegates were recalled to resume Shantung talks. Most issues are settled with the railroad dispute at Tsingtao to be discussed. The Chinese would accept a Japanese traffic expert but insist the official be subordinate to the Chinese managing director with authority over traffic.
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Washington
Shantung
Tsingtao-Tsinentn
Planted 34 Million Trees by Pennsylvania Foresters
Harrisburg report states in 24 years state forestry department planted 74,222,488 trees on 22,498 acres of public lands at an average cost of 30.20 per acre. Private planters supplied 3,000,900 trees. annual planting for free seedlings expected to reach 1,000,000. Forestation sites include Mount Alto, Franklin County, Greenwood Furnace, Huntingdon, and Clearfield.
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bureau of agriculture
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forestry department
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Greenwood Furnace
Hannveden
Clearfield
Baltimore Clears Snow After Severe Blizzard
Snowdrifts paralyzed Baltimore delaying streetcars and rail service. Officials report most lines back in operation by noon as crews work to resume full traffic. Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland roads remain difficult with impassable stretches. Roads Commission notes arterial routes improving and expected passable by today or tomorrow.
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Maryland
Washingon
District of Columbia
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emgeliens
Baltiimore
tomrrow
Choir member shouts Down with Pope in Sistine Chapel
In Rome during the requiem mass for Pope Benedict XVlI a pontifical choir member shouted Down with the Pope. He tried to lead the recessional, elbowed Cardinal Vannutetti from the cortege, and was overpowered by Swiss Guards and detained.
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SISTINE CHAPEL
Preas
Rome
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Pope Beredict
Cardinal Vannutetti
Seven Poisoned Men In Georgetown After Moonshine Poisoning
Seven unnamed young men arrived at Dr Frank Jones office claiming poisoning after drinking vile moonshine whiskey. The doctor treated them with stomach pumping and antidotes and reported all seven were badly poisoned by adulterated liquor sold locally.
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Georgetown
Pet
Frank Jones
Laurel
feo
Unclear OCR fragment on court case and injuries
Fragmentary OCR text describes a court matter with references to New Brunswick, two men, a race, a canal, and a steamship or sheet light. The legibility is too low to identify names, dates, or a coherent event.
Beginning Competency At Fifty Through Effort And Incompetence
A compact reflection on whether persistence can create skill when starting late, noting that age fifty tests capability and whether effort can overcome initial incompetence to build true competency. The piece weighs determination against limits and personal resolve.
Postmaster General Expected To Die in Washington Crash
Washington reports the death toll rising after a tragic crash. Miss Mary A Forsythe, a Washington resident, is among the injured. Col Charles Keller of the U S engineer corps and Edward J H Shaughnessy of Chicago, a master, are seriously hurt. Dr James F Chea and others remain hospital bound as bodies are recovered. The theatre disaster continues into the night with search efforts and shifting casualty numbers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mary A. Forsythe
Charles Keller
U. & engineer commission
arcas
Satu
tb enach
Edward JH. Shaughnessy
Chicago
James F. Chéa
Big Interests To Balk Payment Of U S Debt
Senator Borah, Republican, charged that powerful financial interests in the United States and abroad aim to block payment of the million dollars owed by the Allies and raised questions about the debt in Washington on January 30.
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U.S
Associated Press
Washington
Owls Signal Deep Winter in Cold District
Jan 0 reports predicted severe winter with unusual white owl sightings across the district. Experts note typical cold regions see arctic weather as subzero temperatures move south. Cairo raid plot foiled as police uncover bombs and pistols. several suspects arrested.
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nimonds
Wien
Cairo
Vieide Bomba
assangaic Aldel ‘ek Sarvat Pasha
talded
pistola
Bandits Strike Reston Firm in Jan 30 Incident
Report from Reston describes Tan men attacking Jobs Doherty employees at the Howes company factory. They carved a payment note for 2875 pounds and fled. The event involved the Oclariegewn manufacturer and the gang fed the total length of the world’s jet ways.
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Tan
Jobs Doherty
rhe & Mo Howes company
Oclariegewn
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