Japan Seeks Clearer Regret for Mukden Attack
Tokyo reports surprise in official circles over U S Washington views on the apology for the assault on US Vice Consul Culver Chamberlain at Mukden three days earlier. Japanese officials say further action may be taken and it remains unclear if Washington wants a written or oral apology. Chamberlain was beaten by a civilian interpreter and soldiers on his way to the railway station.
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Raskob presses to submit Prohibition question
In Washington D C on January 6 Chairman John J Raskob of the Democratic National Committee urged making the Prohibition issue a central theme for the coming election He proposed at the summer convention to submit the entire question to the people for a new decision The plan aims to keep wet and dry factions within the party from clashing over state liquor control by a unified public vote.
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William Thornley Dies at 75 in San Francisco
William Thornley, 75, a San Francisco customs broker and maritime law expert, died today. He was involved in the prolonged litigation over the seizure of sealing schooners in Alaska waters and credited with aiding verdicts favorable to boat owners' heirs.
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William Thornley
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Alaskan
Eternal Universe Possibility Emerges From 1931 Science
New York January 6 1931 scientists explored cosmos and matter creation as a sun renewing its fuel by creating matter in a Bothe laboratory experiment. Einstein Millikan Compton and Tolman studied expanding universe models and potential for cosmic contraction and renewal. Edwin Hubble noted possible other universes seen beyond 300 million light years.
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Walter Bothe
Richard Chace Tolman
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Funeral held for J. W. Russell at Northern Light church
Funeral services for the late J. W. Russell were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Northern Light Presbyterian church. The rites reflected the deceased’s community ties and faith as mourners gathered to honor him.
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Northern Light Presbyterian Church
Farmers Bank on Unity to Boost Prices and Aid All Business
E A Oneal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation outlines in Washington that agriculture has reached the bottom and can drive recovery with wise statesmanship. He notes 1931 crop prices fell to record lows, world supply remains below normal, and organization has united farmers to seek national aid for an upturn. Continues on Page Seven.
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Farmers Bank On Unity
E. A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington, D. C
Iecie
Roosevelt Urges New Leadership For State
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt opened the New York Legislature on January 6 calling for a new social order with business and industry given new leadership and a balance that allows individuals to earn a living. He warned of a domestic crisis needing unity and estimated 2,000,000 unemployed in New York.
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Franklin D.roosevelt
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Father and son die in gas room at Seattle home
Seattle police report Fred Oakes 40 and his son Robert 13 died in a gas filled room of their home on New Year’s Eve. Mrs Oakes had left the family weeks earlier with daughter Margaret 15. Police believe the deaths were a murder suicide tied to a failed reconciliation.
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Seattle
Fred Oakes
Robert
Message Cast Up From Sea Flotsam From Japan Found
A sealed message in a casket from Japan was found December 12 by Joe Schulte in Cordova Alaska. The item surfaced Tuesday and was described as a naval message recovered at sea.
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Cordova
Alaska
Joe Schulte
Democrats Win New Hampshire Congressional Seat
In Manchester New Hampshire William N Rogers the wet Democrat won the First District seat left by the late Fletcher Hale Republican defeating former Governor John H Bartlett Republican by about 3000 votes. Final tally Rogers 27459 Bartlett 24505. This marks the first Democratic congressman from New Hampshire in ten years. The National House results stand Democrats 220 Republicans 214 Farmer-Labor 1.
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Fletcher Hale
New Hampshire
John H. Bartlett
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Harding Rules Auk Bay Tract Not Indian Property
In a Federal district court decision Judge Justin W. Harding upheld U S Forest Service authority over the Auk Bay Public recreation ground as part of Tongass National Forest. He ruled Willam Murphy and his children are trespassers and gave 30 days to remove a cabin while seeking a permanent decree to bar further trespass. The ruling narrows scope to the Murphy family. the 1684 act does not grant permanent ownership, only possessory rights contingent on occupancy.
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United Sates Forest Service
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Willam Murphy
United States Attorney's Office
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F. H. Foster
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European farm lands under floodwaters as rains flood rivers
Much of Europe’s farm land and many towns along rivers are under water after heavy rain. Rivers in Germany overflowed their banks and there is considerable suffering among farmers in Czechoslovakia. A hurricane struck the Dutch region.
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London
Europe
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Stock Market Rises on Hope of Legislation and Debt Talks
New York traders pushed stocks higher on news of fast remedial legislation in Washington and progress abroad on German debts. Key gains included Westinghouse dividend boost and copper price rumors. Notable movers were Auburn and Al Hed Chemical with solid climbs amid a broad upturn.
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Wall Street
Washington
Westinghouse
Auburn
al- Hed Chemical
Nationalists Arrested by the Score Across India
Civil Disobedience campaigns trigger mass arrests in India. Gandhi sits in Poona prison as boycott of British goods expands. in Benares a nationalist leader is shot dead by police. Jubbulpore protesters defy a parade ban, and picketing halts business nationwide.
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India
Mahatma Gandhi
Poona
Benares
Jubbulpore
Alaska Delegates Seeks Local Control of Fisheries and Game
Delegate James Wickersham introduces a bill in the House urging transfer of authority over Territory salmon fisheries fur animals game birds and fur bearing animals to the Alaska Legislature. He argues local control best reflects conditions and supports self government.
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Washington, D.C
Territories
Alaska
James Wickersham
House of Representatives
Juneau
Wickershiam
Congress
Alaska, Assembly
Congres
Dan
Wickersham
Lenz and Liggett Again Defeat Culbertson in Bridge Marathon
New York report notes Ely Culbertson and partner Michael Gottnier win only two of eight rubbers in Tuesday night's contract bridge marathon. Lenz and Winfield Liggett Jr lead 6 rubbers to 2, Culbertson's lead trimmed to 14175 points with 14 rubbers remaining in the 150 rubber schedule.
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New York
Ely Culbertson
Michael Gottnier
Sidney Lenz
Winfield Liggett, Jr
Culbertson
Political Scorecard for 1931 Reevals Year of Overturns
A Chic Press Washington edition surveys 1931 as a year of political upheaval domestically and internationally. It notes Hoover era policy initiatives, wartime echoes, and rising tensions as the United States faces discontent and economic strain amid disarmament efforts.
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International Eye
Washington
Washington, D. C
United States
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