Little Hope for Oil Bill in Philippine Coconut Tax Reform
Washington reports little chance for action on coconut oil tax reform as Rep. Dockweiler and Rep. Coffee see bills finished for the session. Senate Finance Committee rejects both proposals. Coffee cautions possible revival in the Senate with Senator Connally.
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Calif
Rep
Coffee
Neb
United States
Philippines
Senate Finance Committee
Howver
Connally
Tex
Senate
Supreme Court
Pettengill bill doomed in current session says Wheeler
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Chairman Wheeler states there is no chance the Pettengill bill to repeal the long and short haul clause will be enacted this session. He spoke after hearings with J. G. Bruce of Helena Montana and E. H. Walker of Reno Nevada who opposed the proposal.
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Wheeler
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Pettengill
J. G. Bruce
Helena
Mont
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
E. H. Walker
Reno, Ney
State Public Service Commission
Borah Attacks Old Guard as GOP Delegates Rally
In a radio last word before the convention, Senator Borah warned Standard Oil interests and other corporations have coiled into the Republican race. He accused old guard leaders of steering delegates and questioned party leadership while urging a platform free from monopoly influence.
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Republican Party
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Roraback
Schorr
Negro given 199 years for double murder and burglary
Thomas Starr, 28, a Negro rag picker and former circus roustabout, was sentenced to 199 years in Joliet state prison for the murder of Lillian Guild at a YWCA hotel room. An additional year to life for burglary of Miss Lois Rickert at St Luke's hospital nurse's home runs concurrent. Starr pled guilty and confessed, with statements read in court.
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Chicago
Thomas Starr
Joliet State
Lillian Guild
Dennis J. Normoyle
Lois Rickert
St. Luke's Hospital
Mrs Martha Stnyer Dies in Omaha at 84
Omaha widow Martha Stnyer 84 and niece of Count John A. Creighton and Edward Creighton, co-founders of Creighton University, died at her home. She had lived in Omaha 64 years and was the widow of retired building contractor Hiram Stnyer who died about two years ago.
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Martha Stnyer
John A. Creighton
Edward Creighton
Creighton University
Hiram Stnyer
Want Ads Sell All Kinds of Odd Household Goods
A compact want ad notes the sale of various odd household items. It highlights that buyers can find miscellaneous goods offered through local listings.
Fremont groups seek action to halt grade crossing deaths
Fremont civic organizations petitioned the railway commission to prevent more fatal accidents at four grade crossings north and northeast of Fremont where 10 people have died since January 1, 1935. Four deaths occurred Tuesday at one crossing while bids for signal lights are to be opened June 4.
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Fremont, Neb
Fremont
Railway Commission
Here
Senate Abolished in Irish Free State
DáilÉireann votes to abolish the Irish Free State senate by 74 to 52. President Eamon De Valera introduced the motion calling the senate a danger to the country.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Senate
Dailecireann
House of Commons
Eamon de Valera
High Class Job Printing Pushes for Orders
A fragment notes an appeal to customers to phone their order to No. 6 for high quality job printing services.
Court Action Asked Against Pension Heads
Washington May 27 The Townsend old age pension plan faced a potential court trial as the special investigating committee moved to seek legal action against Dr Francis E Townsend and two aides for contempt for ignoring subpoenas Townsend Downey and Wunder refused to testify and Downey challenged the committee The committee voted 6 to 2 to pursue court action rather than contempt trial in the House with approval expected Townsend and Downey issued statements defending their positions and demanding to present charges before a congressional or American jury
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
Special
Francis E. Townsend
Bell
Sieridan Downey
Townsend
House
Representa
Tive Tolan
Collins
California
Downey
Thomas W. Hardwick
Congress
Steel Firms Exempted Under Utility Act Ruling
The securities commission exempted United States Steel and several affiliates from the public utility holding company act of 1935. It ruled their power and gas operations were incidental to other activities and not central to the utility sector.
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Washington
The
Securities Commission
United States Steel Corporation
Public Utility Holding Company Act
Journal Office Promises Prompt Commercial Printing
All kinds of commercial print work are promised to be completed promptly at the Journal office, offering quick turnaround and reliable service for local customers.
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