REPORT FIGHTING AT YINKOW IN PORTSMOUTH HERALD
Washington reports on the Hoover reconstruction bill favorable with a 300 million dollar federal corporation to speed recovery. Leaders promise prompt action with changes approved after a lengthy executive session. Bankers and insurers back the measure, with rediscount and railroad loan provisions included.
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Yinkow
Hoover
Associated Press
Washington
Reaction Corporation
Walcott
Connecticut
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Melvin Traylor
Chicago
Federal Reserve
Commerce Commission
Traylor
Sleepy Biddeford Fireman Found After 18 Hour Slumber
Tim Perkins, a night shift fireman at the Saco Lowell power house, was found asleep atop boilers after an 18 hour slumber. Police and volunteers drained the canal while search teams scoured the Saco River in a frantic hunt. He woke on discovery and returned home unharmed. his father says he may have walked away and fallen asleep.
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Tim
Saco
David Perkins, Jr
Saco Lowell
Rip van Winkle-Uke
Perking
Boston
Maine
Leslie Perkins
Daniel
Maple Street
Senate Endorses Moratorium By 69 To 12 Vote
The Senate approved President Hoover's one year moratorium on intergovernmental debt payments by 69 to 12, completing congressional ratification amid debate. Support crossed party lines as 67 Republicans and Democrats backed the measure, with a minority opposing and arguing constitutional concerns. A Boston and Maine work train operates along the Portland Division collecting scrap material between Portsmouth and Rowley.
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Associated Press
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California
Boston’ & Maine
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Portsmouth
Rowley
Terris
Another Child Disappears in Cincinnati Murder Case
Cincinnati police expand a search as 11 year old William Hornsby vanishes near East 12th Street days after Marian McLean's mutilated body was found. A Hamilton County grand jury indicts the unknown slayer for first degree murder to speed his capture.Authorities question three men including Charles Isbot Dennis Delaney and James Devenny in connection with the case.
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Oalo
Marian McLean
William Hornsby
East Lath St
Marion
Hamilton County
McLean
Charles Isbot
Tis
James Devenny
Hormsby
Dennis Delaney
Rilevs Given Jail Term For Cruelty To Daughter Edith
Washington December 22 Mr and Mrs Harry M Riley were sentenced to two years imprisonment and fined 230 t a day for cruelty to their 12 year old daughter Edith. Justice F D Letis imposed the main penalty after describing the evidence as revolting to common sense of justice. The Rileys were found guilty Thursday of treating their child cruelly over years. It was testified she was confined in a dark closet for four years and mistreated. The two waived trial by jury. Justice Letts said Mrs Riley the dominating factor in the home. There is no evidence of any effort by Mr Riley to protect his child.
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Justica F. D. Letis
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Edish
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Maine Central ordered to stop whistle in Freeport
The Public Utilities Commission of Maine directs Maine Central Railroad to cease locomotive whistling in Freeport after resident complaints. The ruling specifies quiet hours and enforcement measures to reduce noise impact on nearby homes and streets.
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Public Utilities Commission of Maine
Maine Central Railroad
Freeport
Reduce Speed Enforce Speed Limits Citywide
An article urges rigid enforcement of a 20 mph speed limit in business districts during Christmas rush to protect children. It notes narrow escapes and cites Malden Massachusetts motorists cited for driving over 20 mph. It comments that fatalities rise nationwide.
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Portsmouth
Malden
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Japanese Attack Armored Train in Chinese Front
Yientsin and Mukden dispatches report Japanese forces engaging Chinese armored trains between Yinkow and the next station, with a Japanese cavalry unit attacking from the rear. Pigeons carried news to Mukden HQ that Fakumen was occupied, marking a major early victory in South Manchuria operations involving about 4000 troops under Maj. Gen. Kamura, as plans turn toward Chankwa and control of the Tung Mag Tashushan railway.
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Associated Press
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Yinkow
Aiso
Mukden
Manchuria
Foakumen
South Manchuria
Kamura
Fakumen
Fakumén
Tung- Mag-Tashushan
Tungtiao
Tahushan
Congress Begins 12 Day Vacation In 1930s Session
Washington notes a new Congress entering a 12 day recess after 15 days of work. Leaders praise progress and the intra government moratorium is secured. Lawmakers prepare to tackle domestic economic bills directed by President Hoover with many staying to finalize legislation for January reassembly.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Hoover
Senate
Truck Laden with Smokes Stolen in Worcester Case
A truck laden with $1800 worth of cigars and cigarettes from the H. E. Shaw Company wholesale tobacco house at 1 Mechanic Street was stolen yesterday from Bartlett Street while the driver made a delivery to a retail store. The incident occurred in Worcester, Mass, on December 23.
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Imeter
H. E. Shaw Company
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Bartlett St
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