Farm relief bill urged as Senate plans action during holidays
Washington December 22 Congress moved to advance farm relief as Secretary Jardine sent a letter to Senator McNary urging early passage of the McNary bill. The measure seeks a 200 million loan fund via the Federal Farm Board and ties tariff revision to farm market stabilization, with Borah and Brookhart pushing for an extra session.
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Washington
Des
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
William M. Jardine
Charles L. McNary
Senate Agriculture Committee
McNary
Jardine
Tepandal
Coolidge
Kim
Federal Farm Board
Power Merger Expected Now in Tri State Region
A $10 000 public utility merger is anticipated uniting New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania providers. Details are guarded with non disclosed parties, while recent Rochester polling utility buys hint at wider consolidation. Wall Street expects United Gas Improvement Company to anchor the new group with Public Service Corporation of New Jersey and others forming a Northeast tri state system.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Rochester
N.Y
Elis L. Phillips and Associates
Wall Street
United Gas Improvement Company
Philadelphia
Public Service Corporation of
Niagara Falls
Former Oregon State Star Tackle Stabbed To Death
Corvallis Ore Dec 22 Lanza Bryant 20 must face murder charge after stabbing Lewly Dickerson former Oregon State University tackle five times while escorting a Corvallis girl home Dickerson died in hospital yesterday authorities say Bryant’s attack occurred a few days earlier.
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Corvallas
Ore
Lanza Bryant
Lewly
Dickerson
Oregon State
Bryant
Corvallis
New Christmas Toys Reflect Modern Spirit
New York reports a shift in toy design toward durable, imaginative play as Santa brings a colorful, modern lineup. Dolls gain popularity with new features and artistry, while vibe toward learning and longer-lasting playthings grows amid a rise in wheel toys and high quality craftsmanship.
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Santa Claus
America
Insurance assets surge with record year gains
American life insurance assets rise by 1.6 billion dollars this year, the largest increase in a similar period. Equitable Life president Thomas J. Parker reports total assets near 16 trillion, with 65 million policyholders and a 95 billion dollar outstanding protection figure. Investments span real estate mortgages to government bonds and utilities securities.
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Tibir
Thomas J. Parkingon
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Variona
HK Utilities
Prosecutor Shot Down Outside Home in Alsace Case
Charles Fachot public prosecutor who pressed trials against Alsatian propagandists accused of splitting Alsace from France was shot in the doorway of his home. His condition is listed as serious but may recover.
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Charles Fachot
Sumeestitulrials
France
Facinat
Army Blimp Demonstration in Newport News
In Newport News Virginia on December 22 a demonstration shows the Army airship TCH lifting two sacks of dummy mail from the roof of a shop. The test aims to gauge the blimp as a mail carrier with crew standards held for the grasping task.
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Newport News
Dew
Roberts Heads South From Kodiak District Cannery
Roberts a canneryman from Kodiak Teland district left for home in Seattle on the Alameda after placing 10th in business recently.
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H. O. Roberts
Canneryman
Kodiak Teland District
Sejattie
Alameda
Ben Eielson Reports Six Islands Found in South Pole Flight
Lieut. Ben Eielson, chief pilot with Capt. George H. Wilkins South Pole Expedition, via radiogram from San Francisco to his father, reports discovery of six islands during a 1,200 mile flight in the South Pole region.
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Hatton
N. D
Ben Bielson
George H. Wilkins
South Pole
San Francisco
Jury recommends death for slayer of Kirk couple
Arthur Schafer, a logger, was found guilty of murder in the Kirk killings on September 16. A four hour jury deliberation returned a verdict calling for the death penalty. Schafer shot through a kitchen window, killing Mr Kirk. Mrs Kirk died later after fleeing to a forest. three children survive.
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Shelton
Waan
Arthur Schafer
Joe Kirk
Hank
Schafer
Kirk
Hor
Rockefeller Jr Church Damaged by Fire in New York
A fire last night badly damaged the Rockefeller Jr Church under construction on Riverside Drive New York. The church valued at about 1 million dollars received significant support from Rockefeller Jr who contributed greatly to the construction.
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New York
Rockefeller Jr
Riverside Drive
Rockefeller, Jr
Reparations conference likely with Europe as invitation under consideration
President Coolidge said the United States would consider joining a German reparations conference if invited, viewing the issue as European rather than American. Reports from London hinted Britain and the United States may send delegates, with Coolidge noting earlier delays should not harm the process.
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Washngton
United States
Coolidge
Heme Neward
Brittah
Coolridge
Vondoet
Alma
Kidnapping Case Seen Heads to Jury Tonight
In Chicago on December 22 the Billy Raviert kidnapping case is expected to go to the jury before night after nearly four weeks of court proceedings. The defense will seek the death penalty for the principal suspect, Raviert, who allegedly demanded $60,000 in ransom. Co defendants Angelo Petitti and Tony Capellano, son of Capellano, along with Andrew Canpellano, are named in the indictment as implicated in the alleged plot.
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Chicago
Billy Raviert
Flute
Ges Sya
Okie
Su Rcald
Raviert
Angelo Petitti
Andrew Canpellano
Tony
Capellano
Afghanistan Loyal Troops Fight Rebels
London dispatch reports forces loyal to King Amanullah have offensive against insurgents. Rebels suffer defeat in a hard fought battle with Afghan troops said to be in strong trenches. Legation acknowledges revolt is serious and ongoing.
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London
Amanullan
Af-ghanistan
Afghanistan
Key Man in Rothstein Case Pleads Guilty
Joseph ee, named as the key man in the alleged Rothstein Narende syndicate, pleaded guilty yesterday in New York and was remanded for sentence. Prosecutors seek the minimum term as part of the plea deal, aiming to uncover further Rothstein connections.
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Rothstein
Gu‘iiy
New York
Josephee
Rothtein Narender
No Change Seen in Condition of King
The King had a fairly restful night with no noticeable alteration in his condition which now regarded as satisfactory.
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London
Arbitration Treaty Sparks Split at Pan American Conference
Delegates at the Pan American Conference reached divergent views over the Arbitration Treaty prompting a side Committee to craft a formula acceptable to all delegations. Drafting of the treaty dominated yesterday's proceedings while other committees awaited replies from nations on the bullyin dispute.
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Washington
No Pardons Granted to Convicts This Christmas
Federal prisoners hoping for Christmas pardons will be disappointed as the Justice Department abolishes the program. Only parole recommendations may reach the Attorney General before the holidays, aside from one exception for Thomas Miller, former Allen Property Custodian, who may receive release if the Parole Board recommends it.
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Privona
Senta Claus
Eepartment of Justice
Thomas Miller
Allen Property
Christman
Former Ambassador To Chile Passes Away in Indianapolis
Former Ambassador to Chile during the Wilken Administration died in Indianapolis on February 22. Soveph Shea served as ambassador and passed away today, with a brief notice noting his service.
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Chile
Indianapolis
Ini
Bec
Soveph Shea
Wilken
Parker Nominated Chief of One Bureau
President Coolidge nominates Col Francis Parker to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs with the rank of Brigadier General in the War Department executive branch in Washington on December 22.
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Parker
Washington
Coolidge
Cot Francis Parker
Insular Affaire
Count Luigi Cadorna Dies in Rome
The Stefano News Agency reports the death of Count Sorel Cadorna, commander of the Italian army, after fifty-five years of service. He led Italian forces during the Great War era and was a leading figure in military strategy.
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Rome
Stefano News Agency
Sorel Catorna
Verona
Italy
Givat Baropoah
Itera
Honal
Hoover Receives Warm Brazilian Welcome on Arrival
President Washington Laila of Heme sll welcomes Herbert Hoover in Rio de Janeiro as Mrs Hoover joins. The Hoovers tour the Government Palace for three days of events. Hoover cites a century of Western Hemisphere welfare progress and expresses belief in democratic will and shared effort across nations.
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Des
Washington Laila
Heme
Herbert Hoover
Western Hemisphere
Hutman Welfare
Protest Demonstration Clashes With Mexican Press
A rally in Mexico City last night protested Herbert Hoover with red banners and songs of the Internationale. Demonstrators shouted Hoover no Viva, Meura Morrow and blocked entry to editorial offices, targeting Dwight Morrow the American ambassador to Mexico.
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Posible
Mexico
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Meura Morrow
Morrow
Dwight Morrow
Stock Quotations From Northwest York Market
Stock quotes from Northwest York on December 22 show Alaskap leading with 5% gain, Chrysler at 21%, Copper at 118, Phillips Petroleum around 43, Roebuck at 168, Stewar Warner 116, Texas Corp 65, and California Packers listed among other prices.
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Alaskap
Junmu Ming
Crysler
Cui
Bingon Sehilita
A&m
Jentt
Copper
Nevada
P Motors
Pennsylvania
Rialroad
Phillips Petroleum
Scarg
Roebuck
Stewart Warner
Texas Corpor
Steel
White ‘Ou
California Packers
Fur manufacture as great industry in the United States
A Commerce Department survey shows fur goods firms rising from 1 909 to 1826 establishments, with workers increasing from 60,000 to 17,000 and wholesale output up from 14 , 000 000 to 24 000 000. The Mississippi Valley leads in production while the United States exports to Canada, Germany and others. imports total 126 090 000 worth of furs, with six countries supplying over 40 000 000 yearly. Muskrat and other pelts drive output with domestic breeding expanding the industry.
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Dog
Ebuntey
Department At Commerce
Mlayleaippt
Iim
Rasaia
Canada
Alaska
United Town
Germany
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Luigi Cadorna
Associated Press
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