Reprieves for 2 condemned men rejected in Britain
Bombings tied to the Irish Republican Army surge across England. Authorities report explosions at London Euston station, Birmingham General Post Office, and Manchester post office injuring several. The Irish government refused reprieves for two condemned men, heightening tensions as executions in Birmingham loom.
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London
Irish Republican Army
England
Ireland
Birmingham
Euston
Birmingham General Post Office
Manchester
John Dylan
France Radical Socialists Back Finland War Aid
Paris February 6 Premier Daladier's Radical Socialist party urged government to take all necessary measures to let Finland continue to fight and win its war against Russia. The parliamentary group linked Finland’s war to broader eastern Europe, saying defeating Soviet aggression strengthens allies and weakens Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Duladier
Radical Socialist Party
Finland
Russia
Chamber of Deputies
Europe
Pelley Surrenders to Dies Committee in Fascist Probe
William Dudley Pelley chief of the Silver Shirt Legion surrendered to the Dies committee clerk in Washington. Robert Stripling served a subpoena as Pelley, Asheville resident, was called before a secret session to testify about forged letters the committee has labeled fascist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Dudley Pelley
Silver Shirt Legion
Dies
Robert Stripling
Pelley
Asheville
N. C
Parker Tire and Battery Company Incorporation Listed
The Parker Tire and Battery Company in this city was granted articles of incorporation by the State Tax Commission to operate tires and batteries and issue 100 shares of stock of $100 value. Incorporators are Vernon J Parker, Mary C Parker and Joseph D Mish. The business will succeed years of Parker’s trading as an individual. Always, Inc filed for revival of its charter. its plans to resume business here were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Tire and Battery Company
State Tax Commission
Vernon Jb. Parker
Mary C. Parker
Joseph D. Mish
Parker
Always, Inc
Tax Commission
Williamsport Pike
Maryland Weather Update With Rain And Snow Flurries
The Weather Bureau reports rain this afternoon and tonight across Maryland and on Chesapeake Bay. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and somewhat colder with snow flurries in the western portion, while winds shift from southeast to southwest and west tonight.
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U. S
Scoutmaster Fiancee Shot In Baltimore Tragedy
Emanuel Dahne a 31 year old electrician and scoutmaster and his 26 year old fiancee Miss Lillian Frank were found dead with bullet wounds in the left temples inside a parked automobile off Woodbourne Avenue in northeast Baltimore. A revolver lay in Dahne’s left hand. Officers were alerted by patrolmen who found them in a darkened car with the woman slumped on the man’s shoulder and hands folded on a handkerchief. Relatives later identified the pair after police traced the car’s license.
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Baltimore
Woodbourne Avenue
Emanuel Dahne
Lillian Frank
Dahne
Charles H. Gerholdt
Robert Long
Long
4th Ward Club To Celebrate Its First Anniversary
The Fourth Ward Democratic Club plans its first anniversary after a regular meeting tomorrow night. Attending will be Representative William D. Byr on, former Attorney General William Preston Lane, and Mayor Richard H. Sweeney. President John W. Hartle will preside as guests are introduced and refreshments served. Preparations accommodate several hundred at the club rooms on North Mulberry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Democratic Club
William D. Byron
William Preston Lane
Richard H. Sweeney
John W. Hartle
North Mulberry Street
Weather Summary From Chewsville County
D Paul Oswald, Chewsville weather observer, reports a quarter inch of rain by noon with .26 inches in the county. The noon temperature was 36, above snow level, and the night low was 33. The rain marked the first since January 14 when .67 inches fell. yesterday’s max was 42 and min 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Paul Oswald
Chewsville
Mercury
Mr. Oswald
Big Canadian freighter BeavER burn torpedoed off Ireland
London reports a 9874 ton Canadian Pacific freighter Beaverburn sunk by a torpedo off the southern coast of Ireland. The vessel built in 1928 served in fast freight between Canada and Britain. One ship rescued 76 of 77 crew. Details incomplete.
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London
Great Britain
France
Admiralty
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Beaverburn
British President Association
Canada
United Kingdom
Ireland
Elgin Officials Restrict Fancy Number Tags Allocation
The Illinois Commissioner of Motor Vehicles has 3 000 fancy license tags and 20 000 applicants. No more applications will be accepted for prized tags ending in zeros or in favorable sequences. Commissioner W Lee Elgin will allot the tags with legislators and officials receiving special tags as usual. The 1910 tags go on sale February 19 and can be placed on vehicles March 15.
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Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
W. Lee Elgin
Driving Record Goes To Smash
A thirty year accident free record for Joshua Troupe was shattered after his car and a city truck driven by Harold Smyre collided at Guilford and Reynolds. Troupe admitted passing a stop sign and was fined five dollars. Smyre’s charges were dismissed. No injuries occurred and both vehicles were badly damaged.
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Joshua Troupe
Harold Smyre
Guilford and
Reynolds Avenues
Troupe
Harry E. Snyder
Smyre
Democrats Choose Chicago For Nomination Nominating Convention
The Democratic National Committee selected Chicago as the site for the 1932 nomination convention and authorized James Farley to set the date. Third term supporters hailed the vote as an early win for F D R against Garner forces who preferred San Francisco or Houston. President Roosevelt, at Hyde Park, said he would speak on the issue himself when ready, while inviting committee members to the White House today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Garner
San Francisco
Houston
Hyde Park
N. Y
National Committee
White House
Song composer to hunt inspiration in France again
Ottawa reports Gitz Rice, author of Made Moiselle from Armentieres, plans to return to France to renew his acquaintance with the French girl who inspired the hit. He, aging but active, helps entertain 2,000 officers at Barriefield camp near Kingston and aims to beat it to Armen tieres to find his mademoiselle, now 40 and married, if possible.
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Ottawa
Ont
Mademoiselle
Armentieres
France
Gitz Rice
Royal Canadian Signal Corps
Barriefield Camp
Kingston
Canadian Legion War Service Corps
England
Rice
Pal Red Royland
Legion
Britain plans death penalty for leaking war information
Prime Minister Chamberlain told Parliament that legislation for the death penalty for disclosing information to the enemy is under consideration. He said no lapse has occurred in guarding against leaks as the government launches a campaign against gossip with the slogan careless words may cost lives.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Contracts for final work on Philadelphia dual highway
Baltimore February 6 contracts for final work on the Philadelphia dual highway are expected to be let before month end state roads commission chairman Ezra B Whitman said today. Contracts on finishing two sections between Havre de Grace and Elkton totaling five miles are still to be awarded.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Ezra BR. Whitman
State Roads Commission
Havre de Grace
Elkton
Fifteen key employees inherit Gravell legacy at plant
Ambl er Pa Feb 6 Enriched by millions left by paint maker boss J Harvey Gravell, fifteen key employees receive bulk of his 3 000 000 estate. They vow no change at American Chemical Paint company plant, plan a permanent memorial, and note futures include college funding and travel. Estate funds go to employee trust for 10 years before full ownership.
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Ambler
J. Harvey Gravell
Gravell
American Chemical Paint Company
Frank Scardino
Scardino
Clara Bordona
Guard Plant After Attack At Toledo Fuel Plant
Toledo officials stationed strike seasoned police at the West Central avenue fuel gas plant after a night of stoning as armed guards and striking workers clashed. Safety Director Edward A. Dean called for calm, ordered shotguns put away, and warned against a recurrence of the six day labor dispute. About ten shotgun guards occupied a tower as pickets grew to 300, police dispersed the crowd with no arrests. The plant stayed open with workers from other units brought in. The strike, called by the Gas and By-Products, Coke and Chemical union against Ohio Fuel and a subsidiary, had curtailed service to several industrial customers including auto makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Edward A. Deangrelo
West Central Avenue
Deangelo
Ohio Fuel
Gas and By-Products, Coke and Chemical Union
Youths Must Pay Back Stolen Cash
Win Banks age 20 and George Manuel age 21, both colored, received suspended six month sentences in the House of Correction from Magistrate Harry KE Snyder in city court after being arrested for stealing $13 from A. H. Middlekauff’s tailoring shop on Jonathan Street. They must repay the stolen money within thirty days and pay a $10 fine each. The clerk identified them and City Patrolman I V Crist made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Banks
George Manuel
House of Correction
Harry KE. Snyder
I. V. Crist
A. H. Middlekauff
Jonathan Street
Middlekauff
Bayshore City Votes to Disincorporate After Dog Track Ends
Bayshore City in San Mateo county with 1,000 residents voted to disincorporate after the dog racing track revenue of 10,000 yearly ceased. The referendum followed Attorney General Earl Warren ruling dog racing illegal and the town chose to abandon municipal government to cut costs.
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Bayshore City
Calif
San Mateo County
Earl Warren
Finns Hurl Back Latest Red Attacks On Karelia Isthmus
Helsinki reports say Red Army attacks backed by artillery and over 100 tanks were driven off by Finnish forces on the Isthmus of Karelia from Hattalahdenjargi to Summa. Finland claims 22 armored cars destroyed and one Finnish position attacked five times.
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Helsinki
Red Army
Karelia
Hattalahdenjargi
Summa
Lake Tadoga
Karelian
Copenhagen
Berlingske Tidende
Kitela
Kasnaselka
Driver Fined for Accident Involving Child
Charles R. Stevens taxi driver was fined $25 and costs for reckless driving after striking and injuring a six year old girl near Reynolds and Summit avenues. The child from Marvin and Mrs Miller’s home sustained a broken arm and other injuries as Stevens’ cab traveled about 75 feet before stopping.
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Charles R. Stevens
Marvin Miller
Summit Avenue
Harry B. Snyder
Reynolds
Summit Avenues
Stevens
Frost line at Oakland five feet deep freezes pipes
Water pipes buried five feet beneath the surface froze at Oakland Garrett county marking the first deep frost in memory. Western Maryland towns report severe cold with subzero days and widespread water outages. Defrosting crews struggle to thaw a four inch main, while Frostburg residents endure over a week without water.
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Oakland
Garrett County
State Roads Commission
Maryland
Frostburg
Haferstown
Albert Heard
West End
Record Breaker Craft Injured in Locker Room Accident
Dubuque Iowa February 6 1924 William H Craft a railroad switchman who has spent 30 years on the job without injury broke his ankle when a fellow employee stepped on his foot while changing shoes in a locker room He will be off work for about six weeks due to the injury.
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Dubuque
Iowa
William H. Craft
Craft
Waves Threaten Redondo Beach In 20 Foot Seas
Hundreds of workers rushed bulwarks along the ocean front as towering waves battered Redondo Beach California. Damage estimates reach $50,000 as residents filled sandbags and moved from threatened buildings. The shoreline eroded severely with porches and small shops swept into the sea.
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Redondo Beach
Calif
Fab
Doub Farm Sells At Eighty Dollars An Acre
The 168 acre farm of Harry F. Doub and wife near Sharpsburg pike at Young's Mill road intersection was bought by Herbert W. McElwee and wife for 13500. The Downey farms totaling 369 acres were purchased by Fred C. and Ruth K. Downey for 29000. All three farms are well cultivated and among the best south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Doub
Sharpsburg Pike
Young's Mill Road
Hlerbert W. McElwee
Downsville Pike
Fred C
Ruth K. Downey
Livingston Dog Pound Proposal Gains City Council Interest
Dog catcher John Vaught persuades Livingston Montana officials to consider a new dog pound after noting that dogs previously escaped from jail. He quips that attempts to cage animals in the city jail failed due to cracks and gaps.
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Livingston
Mont
John Vaught
Neutral state would offer 6 point plan
Berlin reports that German authorities see no basis for mediation in the Russo Finnish conflict. A rumored neutral state may propose a six point peace plan drawn by Goering's committee and approved by Hitler. It includes restoring pre war borders and plebiscites under Allied control, with a future commission to settle Czech Polish and Slovak states.
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Berlin
Reich
Moscow
Helsinki
Kyosti Kallio
Finland
Germany
Oslo
Stocksholm
Tidens Tegn
Hague
Brussels
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Adolf Hitler
Sudeten
Poland
Geremany
Austria
Press Control Is Condemned in Japanese Parliament
In Tokyo February 6, both houses of Parliament condemned government press control and secrecy. Premier Yonai signaled agreement with critics and possible relaxation. In the House of Peers Shigeo Sugasawa said cooperation between government and people cannot be complete while newspapers lack freedom. Jotaro Kawakami echoed the view in the lower house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
House of Peers
Mitsumasa Yonai
Shigeo Sugasawa
Jotaro Kawakami
Social Mass Party
Evidence Of Graft In Miami Revealed By Hoover
FBI director Edgar Hoover testified before a House appropriations subcommittee that FBI staff found evidence indicating local graft corruption and inefficiency in the Miami area. He said police authorities did not cooperate with the Justice Department’s investigation and that the bureau attempted to work with locals but received little cooperation.
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Washington
Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Miami
Fla
Justice Department
House Appropriations
Hoover
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Dies Committee
Parker Company
Webster N. Jones, Jr
Harvard
Mount Washington
Pittsburgh
Crawford Notch
N. H
4Th Ward
Byron
Lane
Sweeney
Club
Elgin
Charles Sawyer
The
Britain
Charles T. Stevens
Iady
New Orleans
Katherine Phillips
Louisiana
Herbert W. McElwee
Miami, Fla
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