Connecticut Senator Bingham blocked on beer bill
The Senate declined to take up the 3.2 beer bill today voting 48 against and 23 for immediate consideration. Senator Bingham of Connecticut pressed for quick action, but Democrats favored committee study. Ohio's Bulkley supported the motion while Fess opposed it.
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Solon
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Bingham
House
Buat
Judiciary and Finance Committee
Bulkley
Ohio
Fess
Murder Mystery Terrains Police Over Rose Gendler Case
Moline Illinois December 23 detectives investigate the death of Rose Gendler a 22 year old apartment store clerk whose body found in a burlap bag under a bridge shows a crushed skull. Police say ransom was unlikely though a $2000 demand was found. Investigators note calls to her dressmaker and an unidentified man but the motive and killer remain unknown.
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Moline
Rose Gendler
Weather warms as readings show 65 degrees
The city enjoys springlike conditions with bright sun and mild 65 degree temperatures. Forecasters predict a move toward the 70s, offering shoppers a pleasant Christmastide mood after recent wintry blasts that hit Portsmouth.
Weather report fragment from observer Schirrman
Incomplete weather note shows a late night thermometer reading with a high for today and a prior year figure. Missing many details. reads like a partial observatory entry with temperature figures and time.
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Schirrman
A Christmas Sermon on Giving and Shared Joy
Portsmouth Times reflects on Christmas as a symbol of gifting and peace. It contrasts warm, furnished homes with those lacking food and warmth, urging compassion and shared blessings across communities this season.
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Portsmouth Times
Cristmas
Christ Child
Portsmouth
States Slow in Estimates for Relief Funds
Washington December 23 Only 15 of 36 states and two territories with Reconstruction finance loans have estimated relief needs for January and February. Ohio Wisconsin and Louisiana report disbursements totaling 1.08 million 3.34 million and 2.37 million respectively. Other states seek about 5.72 million including South Dakota Idaho Washington Kansas Kentucky West Virginia and North Illinois may receive about 20 million more.
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Washington
Reconstruction Corporation
Ohio
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Associated Press
South Dakota
Idaho
Kentucky
West Virginia
North Illinois
Fog causes mail truck overturn on A P highway
Browning Lee of West Union, a rural mail carrier, escaped serious injury Friday morning when his mail truck turned over on a sharp S-curve at Carey's Row. Mail was scattered along the highway with minor damage to the vehicle.
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Browning Lee
West Union
Carey's Row
300 Cattle Die In Ohio Farm Fire
A fire on a Van Wert Ohio farm killed 300 cattle. Authorities reported the blaze caused extensive barn damage and firefighters battled the flames for hours. No injuries to people were immediately listed.
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Ohio
Hoover's Holiday Fishing Cruise Planned From Washington
President Hoover prepares a Christmas sailing trip to Georgia and Florida waters. Aboard the Sequoia and Kenny, he travels with Mrs Hoover and a party to fish near Savannah and the southern Florida grounds, with a fast train route to Savannah arranged and no rush to reach the fishing seas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Georgia
Florida
White House
Savannah
Commerce Department
Kilkenny
205 Students Receive Diplomas at Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University awarded 205 diplomas as graduates crossed the stage during the commencement ceremony. Faculty members praised the class for its persistence and achievements in diverse programs.
Congress Rushes for Holiday Recess as Bills Await Action
Amid Christmas mood in Washington, dozens of senators and representatives rush for home before recess. Senate allies seek to bring up the Collier 3.2 beer bill but require a quorum. House Speaker Garner urges a brief three day recess and warns of possible sergeant at arms arrests to keep members available for urgent Interior Department and Philippine vide actions.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Bingham
Garner
House
Interior Department
Hoover
French Premier Initiates Debt Talks With U S
Paris December 23 Premier Paul Boncour made a surprise move to begin debt negotiations with the United States by personally seeking a meeting with Ambassador Edge at the American embassy. Edge indicated readiness to discuss with Washington as France seeks a resolution to the debts issue. The foreign office did not reply that day. Boncour arrived with Pierre de Forquieres to press Edge for talks.
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Paris
Paul Boncour
America
U. S
Edge
Washington
France
M. Paul-Boncour
Foreign Office
M. Paul
Willow trees cut near Lawson run pumping station in Portsmouth
Willow trees protecting the bank near the Lawson run pumping station have been cut down and the material placed in willow baskets and stands being sold in Portsmouth. City officials banned further cutting Friday as the trees shield against typical Ohio River rises, located south of the floodwall.
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Lawson Run
Portsmouth
Ohio River
Technocracy Debate Sparks Los Angeles Interest
Special To The Times reports from Los Angeles on December 23 that technocracy dominates discussion as a theory and possible movement. The piece notes uncertainty whether it will fade quickly or endure like other fads.
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Times
Los Angeles
Calif
White Holds Erie Sheriff Responsible for Homeville Vice
Gov. George White writes Sheriff John Parker of Erie County holding him responsible for liquor and vice at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky and Homeville. He cites evidence of bootlegging targeting inmates and says local enforcement must act, not state troops.
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Columbus
George White
John Parker
Erie County
Sailor
Sandusky
White
Homeville
Joseph N. Ackerman
Cleveland
Ohio
Preachers Suspected in Texas Girl Death
In Linden Texas two itinerant preachers from the apostolic faith are accused of choking five year old girl to death while attempting a faith healing. Murder charges were filed against Paul Oaks and Coy Oaks as deputies seek to prevent mob violence.
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Linden
Tex
Paul Oaks
Coy Oaks
Nat Cartright
Cass County
Texas
W. J. Clayton
Clayton
George Wilson
Claytons
Wilson
Christmas for Kentucky Burley Tobacco Growers
The Kentucky burley tobacco season ends with Lexington market selling over 3.5 million dollars at auctions. Statewide smaller markets push total cash near ten million dollars as barley prices rise and fill local business. City averages ranged from 10 to 14 dollars per hundred pounds versus 7 to 30 last year.
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Kentucky
Burley Tobac
Central Kentucky
Lexington
James M. Todd
Kentucky Retail Merchants’ Associate
Roosevelt Rejects Hoover Cooperation Offer on Foreign Issues
President Hoover and Governor Roosevelt clash over cooperation on international problems. Roosevelt says he made a definite offer of cooperation and will select representatives for preliminary studies while keeping March 4 in sight. White House notes say Roosevelt objects to joint action and will act independently after inauguration.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Associated Press
Washington
Albany
White House
Congress
Executive Mansion
Mr. Roosevelt
Heaviest Fog In Years Hides Lights And Autos
A dense fog blanketed the city and surrounding area delaying travel. Drivers slowed to a crawl and pedestrians groped home while police noted only minor accidents as visibility vanished and street signals faded.
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Portsmouth
Theater Burns LaRue Opera House in Marion County
Fire destroyed the LaRue opera house in western Marion county early today. Firemen estimated damage at 16000 dollars.
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LaRue Opera House
Associated Press
Marion
LaRue
Marion County
Todey
Former Selby Manager Dies at 57 in Mercy Hospital
Charles Waldo Brasie 57 of 2823 Sherman road, longtime Selby Shoe Co. employee, died Thursday at Mercy hospital of heart trouble after a month hospitalization. Born in Stockbridge Michigan, he moved to Portsmouth 30 years ago and worked at Levi furniture before joining Selby 14 years ago. Survived by widow Nettie Brasie and son Harry of Steubenville, with cousin Ralph Brasie of Flint arriving today. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Daehler funeral home. interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Body at residence today until noon Saturday.
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Charles W. Brasie
Sherman Road
Selby Shoe Co
Mercy Hospital
Charles Waldo Brasie
Stockbridge
Midh
Portsmouth
Levi Furniture Store
Selby’s
Masonic Lodge
Trinity M. BE. Church
Nettie Brasie
Harry Brasie
Steubenville
Ralph Brasie
Flint
Mich
Daehler
Arba Martin
Trinity M. FE. Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Bodies of pair found in auto near Woodsville
In Woodsfield Ohio on December 2 a young man Louis Hochaver 24 of Lansing Ohio and Miss Lillian Koontz 20 of Wheeling West Virginia were found dead in a car with a bullet wound each. Coroner Edward Fiest ruled murder death by own action, a revolver in Hochaver’s lap implying he killed Koontz then himself. Prosecutor J K Sawyer Jr said a lovers quarrel likely sparked the tragedy.
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Louis Hochaver
Lansing
Lillian M. Koontz
Wheeling
W. Va
Edward Fiest
Hochaver
J. K. Sawyer Jr
Anton Hochaver
Belmont County
Miss Koontz
Cleveland Boy 13 Rescues Playmate
Cleveland dispatch reports a 13 year old boy John Akelia saved a playmate after Albert Visnauckas, 11, owed his life to the quick action. The incident occurred in Cleveland with local youths involved.
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Cleveland Boy
Associated Press
Cleveland
Albert Visnauckas
John Akelia
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