Predicted convention moves highlight West Coast tensions
The piece notes a hypothetical Philadelphia convention shift to Billadelphia and San Francisco as the highest bidders, with delegates from the East facing the West, illustrating cross continental repercussions in a satirical tone about American politics and education. It also contrasts rail and road safety, rail executives, and a tragic family scene, ending with critique of American football and scholastic priorities.
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Coastal
Beatures Syndicate
Ine International Copyright
Mehta
Srustar Gulley
Biiladelphia
San
Francisco
Ming
Sea of Education
Golden
Gate Merny
He Gast
Rocky Mountaine
Willacy and Bexar Road Work Slated
The highway department announced July 11 that near completion bids will be sought for a 255000 project to build Toadronsleudlo. The Hidalgo 94 mile grading and drainage project, plus a 52 mile widening and drainage work from Wilson county line to Sayers on Highway 27, are included in Willacy to Highway 86 plans.
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Willacy
Bexar
Austin
Highsway Department
Toadronsleudlo
Hidalgo
Horar
Wilson Rowntyine
Sayers
League Seeks Peace Hope Amid Italo Ethiopian War
Geneva January reports say the League of Nations foresees sanctions on Italy over the Italo Ethiopian war. A weeks‑long delay is predicted before a date for enforcement, with Mussolini’s reaction and possible diplomacy in Paris watched closely.
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Geneva
Uate Af ‘Nttions
Maly
League
League Council
Italy
Committee of 38
Rome
Paris
Duce
Mussaini
League Atmosphere Will Be Watched Closely. Diplomats Generasly
Africa
Italo Americans Protest Government Meddling in Sanctions
Protest notes from Italian Americans opposing U S policy on European sanctions and embargoes pour into Washington. Messages arrive in large numbers at the White House state department and from senators. Most reflect a similar form and many are mimeographed, with the bulk from New York Boston and Connecticut. A few originate from the West.
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Washington, D.C
Roncevelt
State Department
New York
Boston
Connecticut
West
Department Store Sales Show Gains in District Report
Federal Reserve reports eighth district department store sales rose 1.2 percent in December compared with November and 2.1 percent above December of the prior year. Unseasonably strong holiday shopping boosted overall sales, with notable gains in total unsubsidized retail activity and stronger year end performance.
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ST. Louis
Jat
Federal Reserve Bank
Eighth Federal Reserve District
Weather Forecast for East and West Texas
East Texas ahead of a partly cloudy night and warmer northwest Saturday night. West Texas notes fair Saturday night and Sunday with warmer conditions. Light northerly winds shift to variable along the coast. Lowest Saturday morning around 44 degrees and highs around 73 degrees Saturday and Sunday.
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Say Antonio
Yifinity
Marble tiles and racing machines ousted from town
Sheriff West cites a Texas Supreme Court ruling to justify removing marble table operators and racing machines from San Antonio and to run them out by Wednesday. He claims operators paid state and county taxes and refuses to let a court halt actions. The deputy continues a liberal crackdown on downtown gambling and race betting, permitting only limited operation to avoid trouble.
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San Antonio
Tix
Texas Supreme Court
Ilegal
West
Supreme Cowri
Tab
Supreme Court
Cannon Balm Suit in Hands of Jury
In Charlotte North Carolina KF Brandon Smith Jr 39 year old real estate broker sues his former father in law Joe E Cannon wealthy industrialist charging him with alienating his wife s affection and seeking custody of his granddaughter Attig Canhan Reynolds The case valued at 250 000 remains in a jury s hands as of today in January.
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Cannon
Charlotte
N.C
Brandon Smith Jr
Joe E. Cannon
Smith
Attig Canhan Reynolds
Liquor Stamps Rule Enforced in Texas
In Austin on January 11 1941 liquor sold without state tax stamps was illegal. The deadline to affix stamps passed at midnight. Liquor control begins November 15 with dealers allowed to remit taxes on stock. Inspectors will check for evasions and confiscate liquor without stamps.
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Austin
Texas
R. Miller
Man Again Free to Marry Seventh Time
Jan II ii Chartes free today to marry his seventh wife. He and his latest wife, Mrs Ruth M Signa, 95, were divorced yesterday. Mrs Signa, a singer under Pat O Connor, testified they divorced in September 1934 and remarried the next month. They separated August 26 1915, she said. She charged cruelty in her divorce petition. She explained that Signa had previously married, divorced and remarried Leo Other women.
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Nan
Ruthr M. Signa
Ares. Signa
Pat O'Connor
Signa
Signs
Leo
Proofs Sought by Hoffman on Lindbergh Kidnapping
New York January 1 The New York American cites New Jersey Governor Hoffman questioning Hauptmann's sole role in the Lindbergh kidnapping. The paper says Hoffman wants Dr. Condon questioned, cites evidence from the infant's crib, and voices hope for clemency while urging a broader state inquiry before any execution.
Children Labor Policy Critique By Green in Hearings
Washington report on January remarks by Willan Green president of the American Federation of Labor, criticizing NRA policies and urging stronger regulation to avoid harmful short term gains. He warns executives ignore social costs of production and urges action.
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Washington, D.C. Jn
WRA
Willan Green
Pedera
Governor seeks arrest of Condon as Hauptmann case looms
In Trenton New Jersey Governor Harald G Hoffman asked Attorney General David Wilentz to seek the arrest of Dr John F Condon known as Jassie Well for questioning He says Condon claims two others were involved in the Lindbergh baby plot and he knows their identities The pardon court meets to hear Bruno Richard Hauptmann plea while Condon sails toward Cristobal Panama Canal Zone en route to South America The timing raises questions about possible reprieve for Hauptmann if Condon answers the governor's questions
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Harold G. Heffzman
New Jersey
Bruno Hauptnany
John F. Condim
Condon
South America
Hoffman
Hauptmann
Hilt
Pont Gore
Conan
Gorton
Govern Hoffmain
Sitprice
Governiar
Moffamny
Cape
Hadptmann
Cristobal
Panama Canal Zone
David T. Wilente
Stemington
Wilentz
New Jersey State House
Hauptwann
Dr. Condon
Golenel Lindbergh
Bronx
Iauptmann
Gayperner
Ethiopian Forces Rumored to Recapture Makale Front
Unconfirmed reports from Addis Ababa say Ethiopian troops may have retaken Makale, a key position on the Tatian northern front. Officials claim Salian northern forces pulled back from the mountainous Tembien area west of Makale as heavy rains delay the usual invasion season.
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Addis Ababa
Makale
Tembien
Tus
Ethiopians Says Italians Trapped by Ethiopian Forces
Makala Ethiopia Jan 10 Ethiopian forces trapped Italian troops after bombardment. Communique says enemy groups concentrated then shelled. Ethiopians report a disorganized Italian column fled to the mountains with many killed or wounded, leaving the field.
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Ethiopia
Filtiopian
Ar Téglian Flimk Fmovenert
Somitunidae
Mni Ghityba
Cet Lp
Trooy
Mary
Urschel Ransom Figures in Pen OKLAHOMA GITY
Edward Berman and Clifford Skeny, once Minneapolis money changers, were secretly sent to Leavenworth to begin five year terms for handling $5500 of Charles F. Urschel's $200000 ransom, tied to the Oklahoma City oilman's 1933 release.
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Urschel
Pen Oklahoma Gity
Edward Berman
Clifford Skeny
Minneapolis
Charles F. Urschel
Leavenworth
Oklahoma City
Woman Car Victim Dies From Injuries
Mrs. Lelia Reach, 7, of 401 Cedar street, died at Medical and Surgical hospital Saturday from injuries suffered when struck by an automobile Friday night in the 404 block of Cedar street. The driver of the auto was booked by police in connection with the accident.
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Lelia Reach
Cedar Street
Medical and Surgical Hospital
Injimes
Polite
Hotsy Totsy Weather Predicted For Weekend
Weather man J H Jarbee forecast a warm weekend with Saturday Sunday temperatures around 78 degrees, 16 above normal for January. Sunday morning expected near 54 with a clear or partly cloudy sky and light variable to southwesterly winds.
Hoover Seeks Public Apology From Ickes
Former President Hoover urged Secretary Ickes to apologize to the public for claiming laws passed during his administration were unconstitutional. Ickes, in Rochester, said there is no answer to the request.
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Ickes
Hervert Heanver Tar
Ine Terioy
Nevet
Telemam Yester
Twoover
Rochester
N.Y
ST. Thomas
Virgin Talands Jan
of the Inemer
Harold Ickes
Tekes
Bruno Hauptmann Plea for Clemency Before New Jersey Court
Bruno Richard Hauptmann sits before New Jersey's court of pardons on his clemency plea while six death row inmates in the past year also sought commutations or reprieves. The court has rarely commuted, making Hauptmann’s bid notable amid a harsh record for clemency requests.
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Trenton
N. 1
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New Jersey
Court of Pardons
Haseen
Ex-Kaiser Lectures in Doorn on Corfu Excavations
Ex Kaiser lectured at Doorn to members and guests of the working committee. The talk drew on his investigations on Corfu, where he once had a summer home, and on findings from excavations by several archaeologists.
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Ex-Kaiser
Doorn
Holland
Jen
Corfu
Furnished Apartments and Houses For Rent in Camden Area
Classified rental notices list furnished apartments and houses with weekly and monthly rates. Properties include 715 Nolan, 44,50 week. 105 Glenwood Co. 25 month. 110 Newton 32.50 month. 6 W Commerce 528 week. Notices warn rooms are cleaned and available until sold out, with details on contact and closing dates.
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Barrera
Harbor
Glenwuca Co
Newton
King's Ct
Commerce
Camden
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