Hoover outlines taxes as vital while Congress votes on liquor issue
President Hoover urged new taxes and economies in his annual message as Congress huddled over prohibition. A Glass resolution to replace the 18th Amendment moves to the judiciary committee while a beer bill is promised in Ways and Means. Scant session ended after a brief hour with limited applause amid unemployment demonstrations nearby. Huey Long launched the first Senate speech of the session questioning tax directions. A separate note said Hoover will send a supplementary debt message after ongoing negotiations.
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Hoover
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
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Collier
Ways
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Curtis
Garner
Huey Long
Louisiana
Roosevelt
Theodore Joslin
White House
Hoover's Final Message Expected by Congress
Washington awaits President Hoover's address outlining paths to national relief and international security. The anticipated message aims to set policies for economic recovery and foreign affairs, with Congress prepared to consider strategic proposals and budget implications.
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Hoover
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Washington
U. S. Proposals at World Disarmament Conference
Geneva reports indicate German delegates are not yet accepting the American Davis plan which calls for immediate arms reduction and a permanent security commission. Baron Von Neurath seeks clarification on several points before a firm response. MacDonald and Herriot travel to Paris to discuss debt problems, delaying final decisions.
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Germany
Baron” von Néuratii
Davish
MacDonald
England
Herriot
France
Ayere
Paris
Kidnap Plot Foiled In Georgia Archdiocese? (Adjusted to fit)
In Rome Georgia Deputy Sheriff Harris said three men planned to kidnap the young grandson of wealthy textile man John M Berry for 711000 ransom. Goings aided the arrest and named A B Arrington Jr and Buck Walker as accomplices. Bonds set 10000 each. warrants issued for all on attempt to kidnap charges.
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D.G. Goings
Goin
Char'e- Harris
Ploydeputy
Joe
John-Berry
Harris
A. B. Arrington, Jr
Floyd County
Buck Walker
Justice of the Peace
George Reese
Former Columbia officer shot to death in hotel room
H. H. Boykin, a former Columbia police officer, was shot to death in a hotel room in Columbia South Carolina. Dr W B Kendall surrendered to police claiming he killed Boykin in self defense after an argument and threats. Kendall said he had been summoned for professional services.
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Roykin
Riding Master Takes Stand In Own Defense
In New City New York on December 6 1900 Riding Academy master testified in his seduction case that he found Charlotte Gibson pregnant expectant mother and his cousin Alec Homewood together at the academy. He denied expressing love or endearment claiming Alec used terms like Babe.
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Miss Gibson
Babe
Hunger marchers present petitions to Curtis and Garner
Delegations of about 3 000 demonstrators with police escort delivered petitions seeking cash relief for the jobless and unemployment insurance to Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner. The exchange touched on relief plans and the prior stance of Congress with Garner promising to consider the plea.
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Capitol
Vce
Washington
Curtis
Garner
Department of Justice
Wiliam Reynolds
Reynolds
Saedhys
Larner
Benjamin Spot
Congress
Benjamin
3000 Demonstrators March Through Streets Amid Police Guard
Washington December 6 3000 demonstrators marched through the streets flanked by strong police guards. The scene unfolded as a show of dissent with authorities closely supervising the procession.
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Washington
Curtis Presents Petition to Senate for Unemployment Relief
Vice President Curtis submitted to the Senate a petition from demonstrators in Washington demanding unemployment relief. The action highlights ongoing protests and calls for government aid as winter approaches.
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Curtis
Senate
Washington
President Hoover’s sweeping plan to revive economy
Hoover outlines major proposals to Congress including broad manufacturing sales tax changes, banking reforms, and government reorganization consolidating over 50 federal agencies. He calls for an 11 percent pay cut with exemptions, furloughs, and budget reductions totaling about 830 million for the current year, offset by up to 250 million in uncontrolable items and reduced public works funding.
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Washington
Dec
Hoover
Congress
Sung
Roosevelt plans visit as young democrats meet in Georgia
In Warm Springs on December 6 the Roosevelt transition team hosts two delegations of young Democrats and Sen Bratton of New Mexico. They discuss supporting his program and invite the president elect to Augusta for events linked to the opening of the Augusta national golf course. Local leaders attend with Augusta officials and civic figures.
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Associated Press
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Muscuista Git Chronicle
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New York
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Ler Blackstone
Roosevelt considers early special session after Warm Springs visit
In Warm Springs Georgia President elect Roosevelt leaves, with aides signaling a possible special congressional session early in his term. They cite the House vote on repealing the 18th Amendment and expect focus on farm relief and budgetary legislation, with a veto risk over constitutional repeal of Prohibition.
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Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
House
Legislative Arch
Roosevelt
Hoover asks for broad tax and reform to balance budget
President Hoover proposes a blanket manufacturers tax covering nearly all goods except food, plus an 11 percent pay increase for federal employees. He calls for wide federal reorganization, large spending cuts, and banking reforms as foundations for national recovery, while noting the recovery from industrial conflict and urging careful coordination with other nations.
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Washington
Congress
Hoover
Spectacular Chicago mail robbery shocks city
Five masked men seized mail sacks from carrier Samir and guard Fred Woelsch near Adams and Clark streets then fled in a sedan. The haul included securities valued up to two million dollars, with mail for First National Bank and Union Trust and Livingston Bank. Union Trust vice president BL Brown said currency was unlikely and coupons may have been the target.
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Dee
Adnamgs
Clark Streets
Sam
Fred Woelsch
Frank Stastny
Federal Building
Adams Street
Iadison
First National Bani
First Union Trust and
Livings
Glass Proposes Ban to Prevent Salcon's Return
Washington dispatch reports Glass introduces a resolution to repeal the 18th Amendment and substitute a ban on saloons. Hearings set for tomorrow as pro prohibition forces push for a House vote, while Senate leaders prepare to debate repeal amid intense political maneuvering.
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Salcon
Washington
Seme Foley
Ghiss
Appointment of Major General and Fort Pennings Unit
A report notes the Army seeks an appointment for a new major general to command a division of the New Jersey National Guard. Colonel Torrey serves as district fort commander at Fort Penning. Gomerad Quincy A Gill is mentioned in relation to the defense staff.
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Deepy Cabos John
Vettes
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Ts Governoor
al Tfarry Moore
Corumindimge
Dl Division
New Jregeey National Corard
Torrey
Fort Penning
Gomerad Quincy
Gillmare
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Weather Forecast Mix Ups Across Regions
Fragmented regional forecast notes describe cloudy warm conditions with rain in parts of the northwest and coast. Mentions of Wednesday rain and warmer nights occur alongside colder western portions and increasing cloudiness across several states.
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North Land
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Weather Update Cloudy Warm Then Rain Tonight
Weather bulletin notes cloudy and warm conditions followed by rain tonight. Wednesday is expected to bring rain with lingering unsettled conditions across the region.
Dry forces mobilize to oppose repeal or modification
Prohibition groups in Alabama Mississippi mobilize to block repeal or changes to state dry laws. Alabama meeting at Birmingham forms a united militant front with H L Anderton as organizers chairing the arrangements and plans to visit other states. Mississippi factions in Jackson form committees to sustain prohibition and deter a wet movement in Congress.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Jackson
H. L. Anderton
Anderton
Congress
Mississippi
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