Insull Seeks Refusal in Fngla Extradition Case
Samuel Insull, once powerful Chicago magnate, plans to go to England as his Greek police residence permit nears expiry on January 31. Greek and British authorities report he may not be granted a visa without London instructions, while Greece has twice refused his extradition to the United States on embezzlement charges linked to the collapse of his empire. His passport is revoked. he may travel on temporary papers as he seeks a new Greek passport and possible entry to a third country.
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State Department Holds Up Action In Insull Case
Washington officials said the United States would take no further steps in the Insull embezzlement extradition until he is in Chicago. London authorities indicated Tasull will be treated as a normal American citizen if he seeks a British visa, with passport proof. Toronto hearings on Insull’s extradition proceeded, with defense seeking dismissal for lack of evidence. judge granted immediate action for further proceedings.
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Samuel Insult
England
Athens
United States
Jel Grove
Great Britain
Chicago
Weather Temperatures and Record Totals
Weather data shows accumulated rainfall since January 1 at 17.25 inches and totals for the current period include 048 inches for the year to date. The report notes temperatures around 60 degrees with entries mentioning 1:22 pm and 9:57 pm times across Tuesday and Wednesday, along with scattered wind and sky conditions.
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Rail Switchman Killed On Tracks In Missouri Pacific Incident
Robert J. Burns of 2717 West Houston Street died after being struck by a switch engine near the Be Paso Street crossing. Police noted immediate difficulty locating witnesses as his head was crushed under the wheels. A Studebaker six sedan, late model, priced at $695, is listed in classifieds under Ment Classified Ads.
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Postoffice Starves Through Christmas Rush at August Office
Postmaster P. G. Lucas and rating staff manned parcel windows as heavy volumes of packages overwhelmed the postoffice. Clippers crowded four substation windows and a corner scales area aided customers. Monday surpassed last year’s Christmas day totals. Roosevelt issues executive order empowering the national labor board to broaden its authority in labor dispute settlements.
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Na Hinnalako Board
City News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Venues
Milam Building hosts tourist Giub danen with Warwick's Arch Adm on Tuesday. B and T dance set for Wednesday at Myrtle May's All Girl Orchestra. Catholic Women's Association advertises event with attraction details.
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Open Forum Letter Plea on Prohibition Enforcement
The writer argues that editors pander to both sides of the dry wets debate and questions enforcement of the prohibition law. He claims repeal reflects public desire to end costly enforcement and revenue loss, urging the editor to consider the Average Man’s view beyond rigid camp lines.
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Ford Declares Depression Over Says Business Improving
Henry Ford told a New York Evening Journal reporter that the downturn had ended and business was improving. He declined to discuss monetary policy or the Roosevelt gold buying policy, praised Hearst papers, and spoke about temperance and the importance of temperate conduct in the factory. In Havana, shooting near the presidential palace sparked street violence as gangs attacked, with bombs injuring four and a general strike rumor spreading. Authorities probed the slaying of Josefina Franco de Gomez, daughter of a Cuban governing commissioner.
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Civil Servants to Get Two Holiday Weekends
Washington dispatch reports government workers will enjoy two long weekends for the coming holidays. President Roosevelt plans to grant Saturdays off for federal employees in observance of Christmas and New Year to aid the national recovery drive.
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National Recovery Campaign
Government bars liquor on ships in dry state waters
Washington decree ends Wi-Serving liquor by ships in waters of dry states. Coast Guard to enforce, asserting coast sovereignty within three miles. Also notes ground floor desk space at 322 Valencia Street for rent under classified ads.
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US to Build Embassy in Moscow as Plans Advance
United States Ambassador William C. Bullitt reports that a U.S. embassy will be built in Moscow with plans ready and congressional funding approved. Temporary quarters will be rented from the Central Executive Committee at Spasso Peskovsk Square, a building formerly owned by a textile manufacturer, and now used for receptions by President Kalinin.
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To Ching
Mishail Kalinin
Holmgreen Suffering After City Crash On Broadway
Julius H Holmgreen vice president of the Alamo Iron Works and civic figure was injured when his car rear ended a bus on Broadway near Tucagnate Word College. He sustained chest bruising and tender ribs but no broken bones. he was taken to his country home for X rays. E A Holmgreen Jr, president of the Alamo Iron Works, reported the incident and noted Holmgreen was driving about 30 mph.
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Alamo Tron Works
Tucagnate Word College
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Jewish Question Flares in Austria
Vienna reports the Jewish question moves to the forefront of Austrian politics with news of the formation of an Aryan Bar association. Government quarters stress that any measures would not resemble the anti Jewish restrictions in effect in Germany.
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Heirs File Suit Against Oil Firm
Heirs seek 400000 damages and title to 200 acres in Tomball oil field in a Houston filing dated December 13. More than twenty heirs of the late Samuel and Mrs. Gregson bring the suit against Humble Oil and Refining Company claiming interests in the property.
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