Democrats in Texas Seek Unified Front for Campaign
A Dallas area gathering heard Democratic leaders urge a united front in Texas for the upcoming campaign. Speakers emphasized party unity to beat rivals, with Maury Hughes praising prohibition and urging a forward progressive platform. A radio address by John W. Davis of New York urged support for a $2,500,000 victory fund.
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New York
Coxey Seeks GOP Presidential Nomination in North Dakota Primary
General TM James Coxey, recently elected Massillon mayor and leader of Corey's Army in 1894, plans to enter the Republican presidential race. He will file petitions for the North Dakota preferential primary to be held March 13.
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Hearing Set on Mississippi Plan by Commerce Committee
The commerce committee today named two subcommittees to begin hearings January 25 on the army engineers report about a nine foot channel in the upper Mississippi river. The notice appears amid other unrelated items and reader ads.
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Eennte Commerce Committee
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Army
Mississipini
Crockett
What Congress Is Doing
Friday notes show Congress considering a 9126,000,000 first deficit emergency bill and continuing inquiries by the Finance Committee into various loans. House votes on Hoover’s reconstruction corporation bill. Mellon’s aides reply to impeachment charges against Rep Patman. Naval and Ways and Means committees hold hearings on deposits relief, home loan banks, tax issues, and Calumbian loans.
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Texas
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Military
Muscle Shoals
Representative Tatman
Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt Receives North Dakota Endorsement for 1932 Nomination
Valley City North Dakota convention endorses Franklin D Roosevelt for the Democratic presidential nomination. The body approved granting permission to use his name on the ballot at the state presidential preference primary scheduled for March 4 5.
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X. D
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Favors tax on investments abroad
Washington Jan 15 A brand tax program from the American Farm Bureau federation would tax income from American investments in foreign countries. Rep Chester B Gray cites potential revenue of about 1.5 billion to 2.0 billion from various measures. He favors raising corporate tax to 16 percent, aligning estate and gift taxes to about a billion yearly, and modest personal exemptions. He opposes a general sales tax and would boost other taxes to raise about 100 million more. He notes 16 billion dollars invested abroad and suggests a supertax on that income.
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House
Wars and Means Committee
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chester B. Gray
Washington
Federation
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Treasury Proram
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Prohibition advocates rally amid election betting chatter
A chaotic report notes anti saloon league figures predicting a mixed outcome in the upcoming election. Debate centers on prohibition policy as supporters discuss strategies and potential gains in a territory where wets hold some leverage.
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Washington
BD. v. Inn
Scott McUeide
League
Trade Commission Action Charged in Washington Debate
Federal trade commission moves against holding and sanctioning trade practice conference before Senate Interstate Commerce Committee hearing. William L Humphrey of Washington leads commission discussions as commissioners weigh union and regulatory actions amid hearings in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
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Senate Interstate Commerce
Wy Bencings Hearn
William TL. Humphrey
Washington
Hw Commission
House Groups Join in Liquor Fight
House blocs unite to support anti-prohibition efforts as change to the eighteenth amendment prompts a push for stronger states rights.
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Wasitington
D. C
Democrats Launch Money Drive Amid Victory Dinners
The Democratic party launched a $1.5 million fund drive to pay debts and finance the campaign for November. Key figures including Roosevelt Smith and Shouse spoke at victory dinners in New York Boston Chicago and other cities urging a disciplined, constructive campaign and criticizing Republicans while warning against overconfidence.
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North Dakota
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Ayell
Cigarette Ignites Woman. Fatal Injuries Reported
In Dallas on January 15 Miss Gladys Golden, 27, suffered serious burns after a cigarette she was smoking exploded while in bed. The flare caught her night attire, burning her arms and head before bystanders could smother the flames. The injury occurred from a cigarette given to her earlier.
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Mexico towns to get phones in border region
Dat Rio January 15 construction is under way on a telephone system linking about a dozen northern Conhuila towns none had telephones before except Villa Acuna across the Rio Grande from Del Rio. Four phones exist now in Villa Acuna for radio and local service. the new system aims to serve phoneless towns boosted by the San Carlos irrigation project fueling agricultural expansion.
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Texas
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Beivale
Del
Levy on Foreign Oil Is Advocated
In a speech at Charleston the Independent Petroleum Association of America urged a levy on foreign oil to restore prosperity, arguing for practical methods to revive the industry. The address by Franklin, president of the association, emphasized policy action to support local petroleum interests.
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W. Va
Urey
Ranklin
Oklahoma
Petruwan Association of America
Charleston
Fire damages cafe and drug store on New Dounfels avenue
A fire early Friday caused S500 in damage to a cafe and a nearby Tip-Top drug store. Flames spread to the adjoining building while an attendant at a nearby establishment saw the blaze and alerted others.
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Black
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Government Reply to Capone Filed
The Foment's answer to Alphonse Capone's appeal of an 11 year sentence and 370000 fine for dodging federal taxes was filed in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Capone remains in Cook county jail serving his term with no credit toward the sentence.
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Alphonse Capone
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Cook County
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Two Boys Identified by Hold Up Victim
William Dirk Jr of 4104 South Presa street identified two youths Saturday as the ones who accosted him near Travis Park and robbed him of a small amount of money. Detectives J Ford and C We Lee filed charges pending and urged any witnesses to come forward.
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South Presa Street
Moffett Opposes Navy Limits at Geneva Conference
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett urged opposition to any move to restrict aircraft carrying ships at the Geneva arms parley. He backed a $416,000,000 naval construction plan to push the fleet to London limits and argued no aim should curb aircraft tonnage. He said the United States falls behind others in flying decks at sea.
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William A. Moffett
Bureau of Seronautics
Tayo
America
London
Moffrtt
Geneva
United States
Hoover silent on campaign for 1932 reelection
President Hoover will not endorse a candidate or speeches for the 1932 campaign per aides at the White House. Mrs Hoover’s name may appear in several state primaries as the administration focuses on relief and national issues.
Baker Chooses Music Over Politics in Cleveland Event
Newton D Baker, a potential presidential candidate, skipped politics for a music night in Cleveland. While many leaders hosted victory dinners, Baker attended a quiet concert, highlighting a shift from public campaigning to personal art.
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Ohio
Newton D. Baker
Ibn Coriner
Wer
Italy Unemployed Total Near Million
Italy's unemployed total close to one million, with the figure reported as 987,000. The report notes a trend in joblessness across the country, reflecting economic strain and policy concerns during the period.
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