Precarious politics and a life of wealth across Europe
The column notes looming political friction over vetoes on new measures, hints at a shift in mood, and profiles Basil Zabaroff a Constantinople born magnate now rich across Europe and near the peak of worldly wealth. It also references wartime philanthropy and a critical view of Mussolini alongside remarks on military leaders and transportation price shifts.
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Bir
Basil Zabaroff
Contantinople
Perhape
Nice
Alliea
Greece
Bosphorus
Europe
Weather Forecast Sketch for the Region
The forecast anticipates light variable winds and warm temperatures with possible rain later. Sunday shows milder conditions with lingering chances of showers, while Monday remains unsettled with continued rain potential across areas.
Liquor Row Halts Senate Work Over Prohibition Plan
Washington action stalled as Howell home raid bill fails to secure a quorum amid fierce opposition to prohibition. Senators Blaine and Tydings lead a small anti prohibition bloc while Morrison defends a potential wet plank for the 1932 Democratic platform. Debate flags the push for repeal or tempering of the eighteenth amendment.
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Univernal Boerlees
Washington, D. C
Howell
Senate
Blaine
Wisconsin
Tydings
Maryland
Washington
Hold Up Men Take Truck From Driver On Busy Street
Police report three assailants held Domingo Sastre at 800 South Znezamora Street and forced him to surrender $1.05 in cash groceries valued at $10 and a rack. The incident occurred in the 1800 block of Paso atrack as part of ongoing holdups of drivers for Chinese processes.
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Domingo Sastre
South
Znezamoratreet
Sastre
City bars sale of constitution copies on streets
Los Angeles city council refused permission for Drew J. Murphy to sell copies of the United States Constitution. Officials objected to alleged propaganda included with the copies, citing a New Jersey federal judge ruling that the Eighteenth Amendment was unconstitutional.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Anydrew J. Murphy
Citizenship Revoked for Noted Political Figure in Chicago
A prominent Chicago political figure known as a controversial leader lost his citizenship when federal authorities voided his naturalization papers on land fraud grounds. The action, part of a broader deportation push against so-called undesirable aliens, follows past suspicions of involvement in political murder and criminal activity.
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Castro
Eneme
the Hombret
Feresal Tidge
George A. Carpenter
Oblaines
Teleastro Halle
Teleastro
Octavius Grenady
Tornado strikes Tong Seach airport injuring none observed
A tornado described by witnesses dipped down at Tong Seach municipal airport before noon, ripping hangar doors, cracking roof timbers, and moving several packed automobiles. No injuries reported.
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Los Angler
Tong Seach
Dnee
Solon Farm Plea Appeals Cotton Reduction Plan
Washington radio remarks by Senator Benator Smith of South Carolina urge action on cotton acreage cutbacks amid severe agricultural distress across the United States. He warns the nation faces major problems caused by farm downturns and calls for decisive policy response.
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Washington, D.C
INS
Benator Smith
South Carolina
Chinese Bandits Fire on U S Boat
Chinese bandits fired on the U S S Panas on the Yangtze River, the navy department was told. The escort vessel returned fire with eleven rounds from a three inch gun, with no injuries reported.
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U. S
Anderént Service
Washington, D.C
U. S. S. Panas
Navy Department
Breath smelling test ordered for officers at police HQ
Universal Service Montclatn N L San Bt Police announce a new morning breath smelling test for officers. Patrolmen must exhale vigorously into sergeants' faces at duty start, as shown on the headquarters bulletin.
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Universal Service
Montclatn
N. L
San
Scorn for Compromise on Aid Plan Sparks Deadlock
Washington January 31. Senate guard remains firm against compromise on relief spending and insists on advancing the Democratic program. Senator Watson predicts no passage of the 25 million dollar relief fund or related measures, signaling possible extra session. Republicans deny overtures while Democrats vow to block supply bills to force their plan. May pass over veto remains uncertain as conferees wrestle with interior department rider and farm relief.
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Washington, D.C
Hoover
Joe J. Trebinnon
Hobincon
Benwlor McNary
Oregon
Watson
Interior Department
Aenile Democratic
Ena
House
Longworth
Tilson
Thepublicans
Moorer
Congress
Solversat Keeweres
Washington
Tausil
Maj
Gou
Tuten
Livselt
Preslor Musclini
Uutlec
Enel
William T
eLoaen
Butler
Navy Department
Man Sentenced Four Days After Arrest
London January report says Bert Dntverant was sentenced four days after arrest for a crime connected to a recorder’s investigation. Arthur Henry Wollis was named in court as a participant. Hollis received a one year imprisonment sentence for a prior non-criminal incident connected to the case. The victim in the recorder’s case was reportedly involved in an unrelated matter.
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Bert London
Ol Nailer
Arthur Henry Wollis
Hapinss Hollis
America
Old Glory Contest Promises $100 Daily Cash Prize
Turn to this section and enter the Old Glory Contest with cash prizes of $100 for today’s puzzle and another $100 for a new contest each Sunday for the next eight Sundays.
Favors Work for War Vets in Congress Testimony
Frank J. Ines, administrator of veterans affairs, told the House Ways and Means Committee that between 200,000 and 800,000 World War I veterans are unemployed. He argued the government's duty to able bodied veterans is no greater than to other citizens, prioritizing veterans hospitals and relief for disabled veterans as the government’s real obligation.
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Fe Wichershinin
Congress
Taine
Nenate
Justice Department
Treasury Department
The
Coast Guard
Asslat
Washington
INS
Botus
Frank J
Ines
Folera
Veterans Affairs
House Wys and Means Committee
Ife
Girl Convicted in Killing Love Mate
Dorothy Jacobs, 22, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Marion criminal court for the fatal stabbing of her common law husband, Robert Morrison, 25, on August 7. The verdict carries a punishment of 1 to 10 years in prison.
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India Narinak
Ind
Dorothy Tacobs
Connee
Robert Morrison
Marion Criminal Court
Royal opposition to a Swedish prince’s marriage reported
King Gustave officially opposes the marriage of Prince Lennart to Miss Kerin Nisswondt. Officials say the couple are too young and the royal union is deemed unsuitable at this time.
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Cater
Siockmolm
Jan
Lennart
Sweden
Devrboyet
Gustave
Geamlson
Miss Knerin Nisswondt
Ehg
Tunneys Cheered on Gibraltar Trip
Gene Tunney and wife greeted by cheering crowds upon arrival in Gibraltar en route to Egypt and they boarded the Count Fianca Mano steamer for Algiers shortly after landing.
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Gibraltan
Mra
Gene Tunney
United States
Egypt
Count Fianca Mano
Algiers
Mrs. Anna Taft Dies in Cincinnati Mansion Death
Mrs. Anna Linton Taft widow of Charles Phelps Taft Cincinnati publisher and philatelist died there this afternoon after heart trouble. The death occurred at the Taft mansion in downtown Cincinnati.
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Ginginnati, Ohi
Anna Linton Taft
Charles Phelps Taft
Cincincinnati
Philatirnpist
Att
Cincionals
Scientist Delays Light Test in Pasadena Work
California report says renowned scientist A. A. Michelson postponed three weeks to adjust a new experiment to measure the exact velocity of light. The delay follows illness and shifts the schedule at the laboratory in Pasadena.
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Pasadena
Calif
Imesa
A. A. Michelson
Wila
Butler Mad Defence For Navy Trial
Navy court martial proceedings focus on whether Captain Butler may face charges tied to remarks about Mussolini. Key issue is open hearings versus secret sessions, with officials weighing potential diplomatic fallout if testimony is public.
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Mandar
Butler
Activitien
Washington
Sass
Bauer
Maustolni
Wil Po
Mussolini
Nyen
State Department
Hutler
Tony
Crude Oil Price Fixing Charged in Senate Hearing
Washington D C January IB four largest oil companies Brainlaed Oil of New Jersey and Indiana Nagyal Thatch Shell Gulf Refining were accused by Senator Capper Republican of Kansas before the Senate Commerce Committee. He supported a bill to limit importation of crude oil.
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Washington, D. C
Jan, &J
INS
Brainlaed Oil
New Jersey
Indiana
Nagyal Thatch Shell
Gulf Refining Company
Senatra Capper
Heprilican
Kansas
Senate
Auto Tax Office Opens Sunday Announcement
County Tax Collector Maverick announced the auto tax office would be open Sunday from 1:30 p m to entitle families to obtain their automobile license plates and avoid arrest. The move followed learning that state highway officers would begin arrests for cars without license plates, potentially affecting at least 6,000 vehicle owners in Hexar county who had neglected to pay automobile license fees before the legal deadline.
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Fariday
Maverick
State Highway Department
Austin
Hexar County
SUDUR GULF RESCUE NEAR GALVESTON ISLAND
Coast guard ships and Bennvingere recovered the Gulf in the vicinity after reports a ship explored burned and went down five miles off Galveston Island. Witnesses on east and west beaches saw a bright flare at sea and a brief death of beacon, indicating the ship sank.
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Galveston
Coast Guard
Bennvingere
Galveston Island
Anil
Finco
Confidence Vote for Premier Laval
The new government of Prowier Mierre Jan faces two confidence votes in the chamber of deputies. The first vote shows a favorable majority of voters backing the cabinet, while the second confirms a majority supporting the prime minister’s leadership.
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Tan
Arne
Prowier
Mierre Jan
Talny
Chamber of Deputies
Ft Volys
Five in Brooklyn Toll of Life From Grewcok Building Collapse
One tank was killed and another fatally injured as Gre wrecked two upper floors of a five story Brooklyn apartment house. Nine people narrowly escaped death as two hundred residents fled into the street in frigid weather.
Reprieve Granted to Argentine Al Capone Figure
Argentine authorities granted a 24 hour reprieve to Anvelina Digiovanni, notorious gang leader known as the Argentine Al Capone, after his banditry and murder conviction. The reprieve ends at dawn Sunday.
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Capone
Uulenos
Pope Receives Radio for Vatican Orders
Rome January report says Guglielmo Marcani presented the Pope with a compact radio device to receive reports and orders from Vatican offices via wireless, enabling immediate communication with officials and priests across the city.
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Vatican
Rome
Marinis
Guglielmo Marcani
Wickersham Prohibition Report Lays Ground for Printing
Washington Jan. dl- (INS) The Wickersham law enforcement commission's report on prohibition is proving best seller. The house has passed a resolution for printing 38,000 additional copies. The first edition was 18,000 copies. There is great demand, Rep. Earnest Ream, chairman of the printing committee, reports.
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Washington, D. C
Forcetent Commission
Sord
Rearn, Stepabilian
Pennsylvania
Slaying Tale Unfolds In Local Shooting Case
Eyewitness accounts tie Jose Almanza to a fatal pistol wound that killed Videl Delgado known as the Crow near 2k Santa Rosa Avenue. Delgado died at Stebere B. Gren hospital after emergency surgery as detectives pursued Almanza who fled toward Santa Rosa Street. Villanueva, a former deputy sheriff, described the confrontation and Delgado’s claim to a smith return day.
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Saturlay
Fly Life
Freedom
Robert TH. Green
Videl Delgado
Amd
Jose Almanza
Munter
Telandy
Miley
Wourhel Delgado
Stebere B. Gren Hospital
Wie
King bin
Tle
Altwauer Wens
Wien Cémeen
South Laredo
Nuova Straits
Volice
Almmaza
Iron A. Villancava
Santa Rota Agenie
Villanuava
Bia
Sfittul
Delendo
Abuanea
Almanza
Dole
Villamaca
Velgado
Villanueva
Nuevas
Four rooms of Quran complete for 120.60 ad
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