Republicans Rally Momentum As Primary Dates Near
Republican political chariots gain momentum with filing dates in Illinois on Feb 10 and early February deadlines in other states. Hoover and Lowden expected to announce soon. Mellen may swing Pennsylvania’s 79 convention votes to Hoover, boosting early lead. Willis and Curtis campaigns stir activity as party figures push for primaries and potential managers.
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Paul BR. Mallon
United Press
Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
Frank O. Liowden
Ilinois
New Hampshire
Huch
Treasury Mellen
Pennsylvania
Hoover
David A. Reed
John JS. Pisher
Mellen
Commerce
Danni Thompson
Ohio
Willis
Cheuman Butler
Republican National Committee
New York
Coolidge
Butler
Charles D. Milles
Curtis
Smith Will Not Appear On Senate Floor
Senator Elect Frank L. Smith will not voluntarily appear to defend his seat as Reed committee expected a hearing. Doyle released a telegram from Smith asserting Illinois rights require an oath and constitutional process before appearance, precluding on floor statements until Illinois rights are recognized.
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Springheld
C. F Doyle
Frank L. Smith
Smith
Senate
Reed
Doyle
Charles &. Deneen
Ilinois
United States Senate
Tuinsis
Quois
Illinois
Borah
Washington
Chamberlin Takes Off Again In Altitude Endurance Attempt
Curtis Viet and C. D. Chamberlin launched from Roosevelt Field in a third bid to set a world duration flight record. Roger Q. Williams accompanied them as the craft ascended to about 590 feet amid low gray clouds. Weather warned of a storm with a failing barometer and possible snow and sleet tomorrow. The fuel tanks held 475 gallons, enough for about sixty hours of flying.
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Curtis Viet
N.Y
Chrrone D. Chambedin
Roger Q. Williams
Roosevelt Field
Alleged Wholesale Registration Fraud Case Filed in Senate
Washington D C based petition alleges wholesale registration and voting fraud in Philadelphia Allegheny and four other Pennsylvania counties. The filing targets Republican opponent William S Vara as William B Wilson the Democrat challenger asserts fraud in the contested seat.
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Washington, D. C
cPi
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Senate
William B. Wilson
William S. Vara
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul to be renamed and reorganized
After two years in receivership the old Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway becomes the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Pacific railroad. Henry A Landaeltr new president leads a reorganization backed by 70 million dollars in assessments, 55 million to repay federal loans, and a new directorate. Officials oppose Great Northern Northern Pacific merger, citing terminal impacts and economies from consolidation at the head of the lakes.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Road
United States
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Baul & Pacific Railroad
Henry A. Leandrelt
Union Pacific System
H. E. Byram
Byram
Washington
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Christoffer
Milwaukee System
Duluth
Minn
Superior
Wis
Head of the Lakes
Trade Balance Report Shows U S Surplus
Washington reports a favorable U S trade balance totaling 3 681 707 000 for last year. Exports reached 4 866 160 009 while imports were 4 184 452 000 indicating a surplus from the commerce department figures.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Commerce Department
Wisconsin's Political Turmoil Sparks Prohibition Rifts
Special to The Northwestern reports Wisconsin politics in uproar over La Follette Blaine factions and the Norris movement. Milwaukee decries pledges to Norris for the national convention amid dry wet clashes, enforcement crackdowns, and Milwaukee’s evolving stance as governors and senatorial figures maneuver toward Kansas City.
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Rae
Kansas
Blaine
la Fol
Madison
Worris
la Follette-Blaine
Fox River
al Smith
New York
la Folletlelles
Wisconsin
Norris
Forts
State
Volstead
Lenroot
Washington
Prohibition Department
Kansas City
Yeontinard
Goth
Enat
South
Lake Superior
Congress schedule with votes and hearings today
Senate plans a 3 p m vote on the McMaster tariff reduction resolution. Senator Reed of Missouri seeks a permanent ban on Senator-elect Smith of Illinois. The Jones shipping bill and Tramwell investigation of the S-4 disaster are taken up. Commerce Committee hearings on Walsh water power resolution. Agriculture Committee hearing on farm relief by Rouse opens as Boulder Dam hearing continues.
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Ity United Presa Senate
McMaster
Reed
Missouri
Smith
Dlinois
Jones Shipping
Commerce Committee
Walsh Water
Dickinson
Iowa
Senate
Farm relief campaign moves in House hearings start
The farm relief push opened in the House Agriculture Committee with farm group representatives outlining a unified demand for McNary Haugen style legislation. Leaders noted a $400 million fund to finance marketing of surplus and expected rapid committee action within three weeks.
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Washington
House
House Agriculture Committee
National
Grange
F. W. Murphy
Minneapolis
The
Grain Belt Federation of Farm Organizations
Coolidse
Farm Marketing Board
Haugen
Towa
Corfine Probe Focuses on Light and Power Firms
Washington hearing on Senator Walsh resolution aims to limit inquiry to light and power companies within public utilities. He notes belief in broader investigation but seeks targeted study to determine if abuses require legislation and whether states are handling issues. Former Senator Lenrest and H G Wells among others heard before adjournment to Tuesday.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Senate Interstate Commerce
Walsh
Montana
Lenrest
Wisconsin
Joint Committee of
National Utilities Associations
H. G. Wells
Massachusetts’ Railmonts and Utilities Commission
Washington Exports Hit 1927 Total Of 4.27 Billion
The commerce department reports exports in 1927 reached 4.266 billion dollars, down from 4.809 billion in 1926, with a favorable balance of 683.7 million. Imports for the year were 4.184 billion, compared with 4.421 billion the previous year, a drop of about 2416.5 million.
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Washington, D. C
UPI
Commerce Department
Capital Punishment Opinions After Snyder Gray Execution
A New York report surveys witnesses of the Snyder to Gray execution at Sing Sing. Of 21 interviewed, 8 supported capital punishment, 11 opposed it, 3 declined comment. The piece cites prominent editors and writers voicing deterrence arguments and humane concerns.
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Paul W. White
United Pres
Sla
New York
Ruth Snyder
Judd Gray
Snydercray
Sing Sing Prison
Nils ©. Lundell
Queens
Keemle
Sutherland
Two Die In Hot Metal Blast At Voelklingen Plant
An explosion at the Voelklingen smelting works in Saar, Germany, sent a stream of hot metal through a workshop. Two workers were burned to death, several were missing, and sixteen were seriously injured as rescue efforts faced a hazardous, metal-filled scene.
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Voelklingen
Sarre
Germany
Zimmerman lauds road school work amid highway row
Gov. Fred B. Zimmerman praised the Road School and its work while blasting critics as he vetoed a measure to abolish the program. He defended personnel changes in the highway department and warned against political attacks aimed at discrediting essential road construction efforts.
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Maitison - VP
Hokum
Fred B. Zimmerman
Highway Department
United States
Lala
Zimmerman
Zis
Merman
Lintei
Govhermer Zimmerman
Car Crash Leaves Horses and Car Altered
Elroy and Eddie Riedel recall a collision where Eddie's car struck a team and dragged on with one horse in the back seat. The owner states the car will never be the same again.
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Wik
lPik
Eddie Riedel
Eddie
Riedel
Opposition 10 Tax Gut Bill Giver Blame Opp
Washington, D. C. Charges that the administration blocked senate action on the 29 million tax reduction bill because a provision would raise by 50 million the taxes paid by larger corporations. Representative Garner of Texas claimed the measure would require separate returns for parent and subsidiary corporations, increasing corporate taxes. Senator Simmons of North Carolina planned to side with Democrats against delaying tax legislation beyond March 15.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Garner
Texas
Ways and Means
Simmons
North Carblind
Mellon
Saikies
Andy
Missing Smith College Freshman Framed by Local Calendar
In Northhampton Massachusetts every agency searched for Frances St John Smith, Smith College freshman missing since Friday the 13th. Authorities feared self harm after academic worries while parents aided the search as Paradise pond and adjacent hills were scoured without result.
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Northhampton
Mass
Frances St. John Smith
Smith College
Aolice Corbett
Miss Smith
St. John Smith
New York
Paradise Pond
Hat cost tragedy after Janesville woman struck by car
Mrs. Mepzibah Fife of Janesville, about 60, attempted to recover her hat Sunday night when she ran into the street and was struck by a car driven by C. W. Gifford. She died at the hospital. Mrs. Elizabeth Crundy and another witness were with her at the time. The accident was deemed unavoidable.
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Janesville
Mepzibah Fife
C. W. Gifford
Gifford
Elizabeth Crundy
Fite
Two Fokker Seaplanes Begin Key West to Havana Run
In Key West Florida two Fokker seaplanes named General Machado and Kay West carried sixteen passengers on the first trip of a seaplane service from Key West to Havana. The craft took off at 7 a.m. and were expected to reach Havana about an hour later, marking the launch of the new air link between the cities.
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Fokker
Key West
Havana
Fla
Lpl
Nanmdd Gernnral Machado
Kay West
Welcome by Machado Enthusiastic Reception in Havana
Havana hosts the opening of the South American congress with President Machado praising Latin American unity and inviting cooperation. President Coolidge arrives in Cuba, greeted by mass Cuban demonstrations and a ceremonial salute from Fort Cabana as crowds fill the capital streets in a historic reception.
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United States
Calvin
Mesaoe
Hemisphere
Marana
Cuba
Conté
Machado
Washington
Mexico
Bio - Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Chile
Torcey
Coolidge
Coba
Texas
Woodrow Wilson
Paris
Suspect Arrested in Dorothy Schneider Murder
Port Huron Michigan police say Oscar Nelson, detained here as a suspect, matches the description of the killer in the Dorothy Schneider murder near Tint. Nelson was arrested today in nearby veins milek.
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Schneider
Port Huron
Mich
Oscar Nelson
Dorothy ‘Schneider
Tlint
Smathies
Mgr
Nelson Vw
Mieik
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