Reciprocity Convention Stirs Tariff Debate In Detroit
At the National Reciprocity Convention in Detroit delegates from the northern states and Canada pressed for fair treaties to boost trade. F D Smith urged mutual benefit and reciproc ity, while Governor Cummins warned against sacrificing domestic industry, urging tariff changes only when clearly needed and in the public interest.
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Detroit
N. C. Staver
Chicago
Carolee
Canada
F. D. Smith
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Cummins
Iowa
Peaceful blockade at La Guayra port poses crisis
Washington reports a peaceful blockade exists at La Guayra Venezuela, as Texas and To peka rush to Venezuelan waters for repairs. Ottawa and Berlin agencies note arrests of British, German citizens in Caracas and potential port closure. The United States warns of possible duties seizure and diplomacy tightens amid Castro resistance.
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Portsmouth
Texas
Topeka
Washington
State Department
LaGuayra
Caracas
Venezuela
Bowen
Castro
Department of States
Nava Por
la Guayra
United States Navy
Marietta
Curacao
Reign of Terror Grips Northern California Towns
In Marysville California on December 10 police report robberies and hold ups across multiple towns. At the Southern Pacific depot two suspects, J. C. Gunn and George Berent, were captured after a struggle. Berent carried a heavy loaded whiphandle. Three robberies occurred at Gridley last night and Oroville police vow to purge undesirables.
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Marysville
Cal
McCoy
Dolford
Southern Pacific
J. C. Gunn
George Behrent
Gridley
Oroville
Marshal Maben
Nomination of Postmasters Sent to Senate
Washington December 10 The President sent to the Senate nominations for postmasters in California John W Short Fresno George W Lovie Redwood City and Helen C Thompson Stanford University Names and offices cited in the communication.
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Washington
Senate
California
John W. Short
Fresno
George W. Lovie
Redwood City
Helen C. Thompson
Stanford University
French and British moves amid Venezuela crisis
Paris orders immediate dispatch of M Weiner and Count de Rucca to Caracas for arbitration on losses of French citizens as diplomatic ties resume. London reports no official word on British seizures or Venezuelan warships and promises papers detailing coercion, compensation, and abuses.
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Paris
Venezuela
Foreign Office
E. Weiner
Caracas
Velutini
Peleti de Rucca
Vegecuela
Caracaa
M. Weiner
London
House of Commons
Cranbone
Great Britain
Germany
Lord Cranbone
New Wage Scale For Southern Pacific Switchmen
Oakland December 10 The Southern Pacific switchmen receive a new hourly wage schedule replacing monthly rates. Day helpers 28 cents an hour day foremen 31 cents an hour night foremen 33 cents an hour with no Sundays off but two Sundays per month possible. A west coast Chicago schedule expansion is noted and a push for Sundays off with pay is rumored. In a separate accident a northbound freight collided with a southbound train near Luton. Engineer Harry Sherman was killed, other crew escaped with minor injuries.
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Oakland
Southern Pacific Company
Chicago
West Oakland
Bakersfield
Luton
Harry Sherman
Fresno
Board approves city school district bills and sewing chairs
The City Board of Education approved payments totaling numerous vendors including Cross-Augsburg Lumber Company lumber 320.12 Webber & Co books and stationery 22.57 Kern County Abstract Company insurance 10 and others. The secretary was authorized to procure sewing chairs and other necessities for the girls branches in the manual training department.
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Whitaker & Ray Co
Manuel
Californian
A. Weill
FE. N. Blacker
J. M. Coburn
H. Creasey
A. Martin
Gentle Showers at Fresno Questioned by Forecasters
Fresno weather report notes gentle showers arriving after several days of threatening rain. Dee field notes indicate light precipitation and patchy coverage across the city with a cool breeze and minor delays possible on local streets.
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Fresno
Dee
Gentle Showers Benefit Spring Ploughing Preparations
Morning showers bring beneficial rain to start green feed and soften ground for ploughing. Seasonal rainfall totals reach 2.67 inches with rain expected tonight and tomorrow. Frost has occurred but caused no damage, while its offsetting chill is noted as dispelled by the rain.
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Tomorow
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Berlin
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Paris View
Santa Fe
Layton
Board of Education
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