Haiti clash leaves several dead as Marines clash with strikers
Dispatch from Haiti reports Brigadier General John H. Russell stating Marines tried firing into the air to disperse a mob of about 1,500 near Aux Cayes. After repeated advances, Marines killed five and wounded 20 as they fired in self defense during the confrontation with strikers and prisoners.
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Washington
Aux -Cayes
Haiti
State Department
John H. Russell
Department
Garde
Constabulary
Cayes
Garde Baracks
Roy C. Swink
Vare Will Fight For Senate Seat Despite Refusal
William S Vare, expelled from the Senate, declared he would continue his bid for the Senate. He said he would run to vindicate his state's right to elect its senator and uphold constitutional integrity. Leaders expect him to seek the May 20 primary nomination for the unexpired term.
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Philadelphia
William S. Vae
Senate
Congress
Mr. Ware
Washington
Vare
Associated Press
William S. "Vare
Pennsylvania
Mildred’ Vare Kipp
National Capitol
Georgia Leads Tech 6–0 at Half in Rivalry Game
Georgia holds a 6 to 0 lead over Georgia Tech at halftime in Athens. A 29 yard pass from Chandler to Maffett put the Bulldogs on Tech's one yard line before Maffett ran in the final yard. Smith's extra point attempt failed.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
Bulldogs
Chandler
Maffett
Tech
Smith
Storm Rages Along British Coast Sinking Dozens Of Ships
A hurricane from the Atlantic battered the British Isles with winds up to 108 mph. At least 26 people are known dead, many in sea disasters as ships struggle to reach port. Coastguards battled high seas as vessels like the Frances Duncan and Radyr foundered or disappeared.
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London
Great Britain
Frances Duncan
Land’s End
Radyr
Raydr
Culvex Cliff
Hartland Point
Bideport
SOS
Liverpool
Carinthia
Minnedosa
Deseado
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Oakgrove
Lloyds
Aba
West Africa
Ushant
Falmouth
Harbor
South America
Madeira Island
South American
Atlantic
British Isles
Scilly Island
England
Finance Committee Approves 160 Million Tax Cut
The Senate finance committee reported favorably and unanimously on the 160 million tax reduction resolution. The plan cuts tax rates by one percent for individuals and corporations. Senator Watson indicated possible Senate action Monday, with no expected serious opposition after Under Secretary Mills explained the proposal.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Watson
Indiana
Mills
The
Treasury
Smoot Calls Committee For Tax Cut Hearing
Washington reports Chairman Smoot of the senate finance committee convened his committeemen for a brief hearing to push approval of the administration one percent income tax reduction. The measure would apply to 1929 incomes and run for one year, with debate over broader tariff and tax options shaping early senate action.
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Washington
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Transcontinental Air Rail Fares Cut About 25 Percent
Officials in Kansas City announce a fare reduction of roughly 25 percent on the transcontinental air rail route. The cut applies on lines both east and west of Kansas City and takes effect December 15.
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Kansas City
Transcontinental Air Transport
Mayor of Alapaha Georgia Dies in Miami
Tifton Ga December 7 Felix Paulk 28 year old mayor of Alapaha Georgia died early today in Miami Funeral services will be held in Alapaha Sunday afternoon He was the son of Dr George A Paulk a well known figure in political and medical circles
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Tifton
Felix Paulk
Alapaha
Georgia
Miami
Paulk
George A. Paulk
Fuzzy Woodruff Dies After Illness in Atlanta
J. F. Fuzzy Woodruff 45 longtime Atlanta journalist dies in a local hospital after a two month illness. He had worked for the Atlanta Journal and Georgia press, with a career spanning Montgomery Birmingham New Orleans Chicago and more before joining Atlanta papers. Survived by wife two brothers and an aunt. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Atlanta
J. F
Fuzzy) Woodruff
Atlanta Journal
Journal
Woodruff
The
Advertiser
University of Alabama
South
Joe
Frank G.woodruff
Montgomery
Ella T. Walker
Weather Outlook for the Week in South Atlantic States
Mostly fair weather expected in the South Atlantic states at the start of the week with a period of rains likely Thursday or Friday. Temperatures will run moderate before turning considerably colder on Saturday.
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South Atlantic
Nationalists approve Mukden Moscow rail settlement
The Nationalist foreign office announced that the government had approved a preliminary Mukden Moscow agreement to settle the Chinese Eastern Railway dispute in Manchuria.
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Mukden-Moscow
China
Nanking
Manchuria
Nationalist President Resigns in China Amid Changes
A dispatch from Paris reports General Chiang Kai-Shek resigns as president of the Nationalist government. Tang Yen-Kai is named provisional replacement, with Marshal Yen Xi-Shan elevated to generalissimo.
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Paris
Pieping
Indo Pacific
Chiang Kai-Shek
Tang Yen-Kai
Marshal Yen Msi-Shan
Shansi
Martial law declared in Shanghai amid mutiny at Pukow
Chinese defense commissioner imposes martial law in Shanghai and nearby rail lines as nationalist troops mutiny at Pukow. Guards are placed along the Shanghai Nanking and Shanghai Hangchow routes, with Shanghai’s population and foreign settlements described.
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Shanghai
Shanghai-Nanking
Wusih
Shanghai-Hangchow
Pukow
Nanking
China
Paris
Hoover urges Haiti commission and funding for Haiti policy
President Hoover asks Congress to authorize a special commission to review U S policy in Haiti and to appropriate 50 000 for immediate dispatch. He notes ongoing disturbances after strikes at Damien agricultural school and protests in Port au Prince Cape Haitien and Aux Cayes. high commissioner requests ready marines to protect American lives.
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Washington
Dec
Hoover
Congress
Haiti
Damien
Borno
Custom House Em
Port Au Prince
Cape Haitien
Aux Cayes
House of Congress
Hoover Seeks Authority to Name Haiti Investigation Commission
In Washington today Ways and Means discusses measures to permanently keep order as reports of fighting come in. President Hoover requests Congress empower him to appoint a commission to probe Haiti, aiming to promote more amicable laws and stabilize conditions there.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Haiti
Reinforcements Sent To Haiti Amid Crisis
Washington reports full US naval reinforcements to Haiti as marines engage Haitian bands at Aux Cayes. President Hoover asks Congress for authority to form a commission on Haiti-US relations while confirming 500 to 700 troops and a Galveston cruiser deployment. House action moves to foreign affairs committee with a resolution to create the inquiry panel.
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Washington
Haiti
United States
Aux Cayes
Hoover
Congress
Senate
House
Naval Base
Quantico
Stimson
Russell
American High Commission
Port-Au-Prince
Galveston
Guantanamo
Sione
Britten
House Naval Committee
Representative Garner
Texas
Garner
Foreign Affairs Committee
Porter
Crown Prince Humbert and sisters meet Pope Pius XI
Rome reports Crown Prince Humbert and sisters Giovanna and Maria visited Pope Pius XI at the Vatican. They were presented by Italian ambassador Count De Vécchi and knelt to receive blessings amid cheering crowds. Humbert’s engagement to Marie Jose of Belgium and recent threats were noted.
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Rome
Italy
Hubert
Giovanna
Maria
Pius XI
Quirinal Palace
Vatican
Count de Vécchi
Holy See
Victor Emmanuel
Humbert
Marie Jose
Belgium
Brussels
San Damaso
Pius
House of Savoy
Atlanta Delegation May Visit Cuba Next Spring
Atlanta plans to send a friendship mission to Cuba possibly March 15 to attend Georgia Tech versus University of Havana baseball. Cuban official Colonel Silva and U S commerce official Mitchell back the trip to boost trade and relations. The Havana delegation will continue to Jacksonville and then depart to Havana via Key West after Athens football events.
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Atlanta
Cuba
Athens
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Havana
University of Havana
Eugenio Silva
Cuban National Tourist Commission
Cuban Athletic Club
Georgia Military Academy
Atlanta Cadets
Jacksonville
Fla
Key West
Harriman National Bank declares 5,000 share dividend
The Harriman National Bank and Trust Company announced a Christmas gift to stockholders valued at nearly 10 million dollars. Directors approved a 5,000 share stock dividend prorated at one new share for every three held, paid from undistributed profits.
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New York
Harriman National Bank and Trust Company Today
Harriman Bank
Inheritance Tax Collected on Albight Estate
Atlanta reports state tax commissioner R C Norman collected 1845.60 dollars as inheritance tax on the estate of the late Harry H Albight of Augusta.
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Associated Press
Robert S. Maestri
Conservation
Louisiana
Mill Tarely
On. V. K. Irion
Atlanta
R. C. Norman
Harry H. Albight
Augusta
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