Democratic tax program outlined ex-president to be laid to rest
William Green, head of the American Federation of Labor, told a Senate panel that organized labor backs a general strike if needed to force a universal 5 day week and 6 hour day in manufacturing. He warned it could be a dole or strike unless industrial leaders act, noting some industries already adopt a shorter week but the impact remains limited.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Senate Judiciary
Green
Campbell Edges Ray in Senate Race Morning Returns
Practically complete returns from the Third Division insure the election of James Campbell, Democrat, over L. V. Ray, Republican, with the Fourth Division showing George A. Lingo ahead of H. C. John-Hanson for fourth place among Democrats. A. J. Dimond led Wickersham with Weller carrying both divisions as the lone Republican to top his Democratic challenger. Campbell holds a 61 vote lead over Ray, with all four Representatives elected Democrats. (Continued on Page Seven)
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James Campbell
L. v. Ray
George A. Lingo
H. C. John-Hanson
A. J. Dimond
Wickersham
W. J. Weller
Campbell
Ray
Senate panel backs repeal of Eighteenth Amendment
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee voted to report a repeal resolution to State Legislatures rather than State conventions. It would protect dry states and authorize Congress to curb a return to saloons. Senator Borah reserved the right to oppose on the Senate floor. Early approval by the Senate was forecast amid shifting support for repeal.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Borah
Idaho
Friends of
Prohibition
Three Thousand Killed in Battle at Shanhaikwan China
Refugees report a devastating battle at Shanhaikwan with about 3000 civilian deaths and many houses destroyed. Chinese casualties include Col Antesshin and 300 men defending the south gate. Refugees head toward Chinwangtao as fighting resumes near Shanghai.
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Pieping
China
Shanhaik Wan
Chinwangtao
Antesshin
Roald Amundsen Hut Found in Far North
London report details discovery of a hut used by Roald Amundsen near Cape Tchelyruskinir. The Maud era shelter reportedly contains the explorer's diary and records. Amundsen has been missing since June 1928 after an airship journey for survivors.
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Roald Amundsen
Far
North
London
Cape Tchelyruskinir
Asia
Norway
Alaska
London Daily Sketch
Man Held for Murder of Three in Washington
Washington Jan 6 Charles Donaldson, accused after police say he drank, is held for the shooting death of his brother Silas and Silas two children George 18 and Mary 14. The mother of four other children says the brothers quarreled over Charles living with the family.
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Washington
Charles Donaldson
Silas
George
Mary
Charles
Make Campaign Fund Statement Reported by GOP Committe
The Republican National Committee reported to Congress that it spent 2,670,000 dollars from June 1 through the end of the campaign year.
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O. P
Washington
Republican National Committee
Congress
Film actress Betty Compson robbed of jewels in Hollywood
In Hollywood California on January 6 Betty Compson screen actress and former wife of James Cruze reports a thief forced entry, bound her and Ed Leshin while playing cards. The robber stole $47,000 in jewelry warning of arson if hidden, investigators will question both survivors over discrepancies.
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Hollywood
Cal
Hos Sted
Betty Compson
James Cruze
Ed Leshin
Miss Compson
Loaned Money Now Provides Jobs Across States
Washington on January 6 reports millions loaned by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to finance bridges and other public works. Twelve borrowers hold funds for two states, with authorized totals now at 146.5 million dollars and more releases expected, aiming to employ hundreds of workers on major projects.
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Washington
Finance Corporation
Coolidge to Be Buried in Native Vermont
Calvin Coolidge former President dies suddenly at his Northampton home. Funeral plans call for local services at 10:30 am and burial in Vermont. Hoover and congressional leaders will attend on special trains, with a motor procession to Plymouth. Senate adjourns in respect. House also not in session.
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Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Vermont
Hoover
Plymouth
Salvin, Jr
Senate
Washington
Garner
House
Grace Goodhue Coolidge
Harry Ross
Coolidge
Ross
Flags at Half Staff Across Territories in Honor of Coolidge
Public and federal buildings across the territory displayed flags at half staff in tribute to President Calvin Coolidge who died suddenly in Massachusetts. Federal buildings will keep the salute for 30 days under Hoover's no proclamation. authorities wired towns to issue notices and alert deputies.
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Calvin Coolidge
Northampton
Mass
Washington
Hoover
Capitol
Governor's Mansion
McBride
United States
Albert White
Hasbrouck Ex-Presidents Death Mentions Missing Man
Petersburg Alaska reports a search for Henry Hasbrouck 88 a local trapper and ex resident who vanished after starting a wolf hunt eight miles inland from Petersburg Lake Country. The article links Coolidge death to a national vacancy and notes six presidential widows remain including Cleveland’s widow who remarried.
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Petersburg
Alaska
Petersburg Lake
Henry Hasbrouck
Hasbrouck
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
George Washington
John Adams
Grover Cleveland
Willam H. Taft
Benjamin Harson
Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Coolidge
Thomas J. Preston, Jr
Princeton, N. J
Princeton University
New Slides Cause Deaths and Destruction Near Wallace Idaho
In Wallace area Idaho a slide destroyed mine buildings worth thousands and demolished six houses. Two days earlier a woman and her son were killed and eight men were injured amid extensive property damage. A wedding gift in War saw Poland featured a live baby found in a basket at the breakfast.
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Wallace
Idaho
Warsaw
Poland
Eiler Hanson Goes South on Business Visit
Enroute to Seattle on a business trip, Eiler Hanson a Sitka resident and former local, visited ONE-ARMED STAR friends here. Admiral Evans in port yesterday. Hanson will remain in Seattle for three weeks and plans to stop in Ogden Utah as he turns north.
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Sitka
Denver
Col
Bill Bo- Admiral Evans
Port Yester Ker
Hansen
Ogden
Utah
New York Conference backs higher income taxes and beer bill
Democratic leaders meeting with President-Elect Roosevelt in New York plan to balance the budget by raising income taxes and keeping the gasoline tax. They also pledge beer legislation, estimating beer tax at 125 million dollars and income taxes at 130 to 150 million, with a 100 million reduction in next year’s appropriations.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt
John N. Garner
J. T. Robinson
Noor
United States
Washington
William H. King
Utah
Girl Saved as Three Boys Drown in Vermont Ice
A fatal skating accident in Addison Vermont leaves three boys dead after they helped rescue 10 year old Ruby Didrickson who broke through thin ice. Her brother Robert Was among the victims and all could not free themselves from the unsafe pond ice.
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Vermont
Addison
Jan
Ruby Didrickson
Robert
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