Refuses to Aid Jobless in Washington Fight
Washington reports the unemployment relief plan stalled as Congress withholds funds for the United States Employment Service. The administration's conference urged 400 000 dollars to expand job matching, but Dawes House committee and the Senate appropriations panel cut funds, hindering deployment and coordination.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
United States Employment Service
Dawes
House Appropriations Committee
Capitol
Senate Appropriations Committee
Francia I. Jones
Employment Service
Arthur Weeds
Municipal Organization
Otto Mallory
Edgar
Wallace
American Federation of Labor
United
Senate
House
Pot Luck theater comedy opens at Wilkes
A three act plus prologue stage comedy Pot Luck by Edward Childs Carpenter opens at the Wilkes to warm reception. Amy Jewell seeks a husband and two suitors arrive. romance and humor unfold with Adele Blood and Thomas Chatterton in key roles and Howard Russell delivering a standout comic judge portrayal.
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Dward Childs Carpenter
Wilkes
Sweet Apple Citer
Amy Jewell
Hebron
Conn
Amy
Adele Blood
Thomas Chatterton
Steve
Taylor
Jim Patterson
Howard Russell
Judge Penfield
Christmas Bargains in Women’s Stockings and Handkerchiefs
Christmas giving bargains feature women's Heather wool stockings in drop stitch, sizes 8 to 14, 85 cents per pair, plus silk and fiber stockings in black and cordovan priced at 1.15, pure thread silk with risle garter tops at 1.25, and white handkerchiefs in boxes at 45 cents. Children’s novelty handkerchiefs in picture boxes sell for 25 cents per box.
Keuyer Trial Reveals Ties to Oil Firms and Basment Well
At Spokane on December 19 Alfred J Leuyer, head of Eastern Washington Oil Co, faced charges of salting an oil well in his home basement. He admitted ties to Northwestern Petroleum Co, said to have collapsed in Denver. Testimony showed unusual kerosene purchases and disputed neighbor sightings.
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Spokane
Alfred JL. Keuyer
Eastern Washington Ol Co
John K. Dirks
Northwestern Petroleum Co
Denver
I. J. Taylor
J. Meuyer
James FE. Clark
L'ieuyer
Clark
America Enters Era of Development and Reform
Washington reports a sweeping program to develop vast natural resources. The federal highway act starts with 15 million dollars in fresh road funding and a plan to reclaim arid lands, preserve forests, and build linking highways nationwide. The effort signals a drastic expansion of national infrastructure and land management.
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W. Op
Washington
America
Bam
Buffalo Gale Damages Property At 95 Milean Per Hour
A fierce gale swept Buffalo causing property damage and downing trees as winds roared at high speeds. Residents reported widespread destruction and emergency crews worked through the night to assess the damage.
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Bufyalo
N. Y
Glass Ornaments and Tree Toys for Sale
Glass ornaments priced at 3 for 5e and 2 for 5e for the Christmas tree. Glass balls in various shapes and colors at 5e and 10¢. Christmas tree snow sold at 5e, 10¢ and 15¢ per box. Silver tinsel 10¢ to 75e for a six yard card. Fourth floor location.
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BON Marche
Gifts for the Home Makers and Bath Sets Sale
Feature on home gifts including 45 by 36 inch muslin pillow cases trimmed with lace at 75c, Turkish bath sets with towels and wash cloths in various colors from 68c to 2.50, and a range of Jacquard and Oriental bath mats priced 75c to 3.00. The notice highlights practical gifts for the home in multiple color options.
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Bilge
Anne Berryman
Emily Pinter
Georgi Knowlton
W. B. Harris
Arthur Belasco
Arthur Driscoll
John Nickerson
Jersey
L'Ecuyer With Oil CO
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
East
South
Bon Marcha
Union Street
San
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