Further inquiry into police handling of impounded autos
Atlanta seeks answers on impounded liquor cars released to bootleggers amid surge in snatch thefts and burglaries. City records show at least six cars released illegally in four years. chairman G Dan Bridges cites a new racket. A. Miller, garage operator, to testify as committee aims to expose details. The vice squad logged 21 cases last night, seven liquor related.
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Atlanta
G. Dan Bridges
A. Miller
Protest Age Scales on Public Highway Projects
Atlanta Feb 13 a protest against wage scales fixed by the bureau of public roads on highway projects in Fulton Atlanta and De Kalb counties financed by the federal government was in the hands of Representative Robert Ramspeck.
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Atlanta
Bureau of Public Roads
Fulton
Improbable League Oil Shipment Embargo Hypothesized
Geneva observers doubt a League of Nations oil embargo will occur as American participation is uncertain. Officials weigh whether such a sanction would affect Italy's Ethiopia campaign. Ethiopian forces report recapturing Kara Ali in southern Ethiopia from Italian troops.
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Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
United States
League
Italy
Ethiopia
Kara Ali
Fear of meningitis aboard California State ship abates
San Francisco reports fear of a meningitis outbreak aboard the training ship California State diminished after word that a seriously ill cadet might not have the disease. Willard Moore, 19, died aboard Monday. Louis A. McGowan, 19, was said to be ill with another ailment and expected to recover as the destroyer Tattnall delivered medical aid along the Central American coast.
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San Francisco
California State
Willard Moore
Tattnall
Central American
Balboa
C. Z
R. Oc, Dwyer
Louis A. McGowan
Mrs Calvin Coolidge Sails for Europe
New York February 13 Mrs Calvin Coolidge sailed for Europe last midnight on the liner Bremen. Her name was not on the passenger list and she was not accessible to interviewers.
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New York
Calvin Coolidge
Europe
Bremen
Labor protest targets city wage limits in Washington
The Atlanta Federation of Trades filed a protest in Washington over wage standards. The bureau set $32.50 a month for common labor and $44.50 for emi scaled workers, minus lost time.
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Washington
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Differences Over Unpaid Cotton Taxes After Bankhead Repeal
Washington reports dispute between a high government official and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Jones over whether cotton taxes levied but unpaid before the Bankhead Act repeal must be paid. A government spokesman said efforts would seek collection under Bankhead Kerr-Smith Tobacco and potato laws, while noting possible constitutional challenges. Jones urged relief for cotton from taxes and liens, signaling possible congressional action. Administration officials said taxpayers could sue for refunds if taxes are deemed unconstitutional.
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Washington
Jones
D., Tex
House Agriculture Committee
Treasury
Congress
Supreme Court
Body of Lieut Helms Found in California After Plane Crash
Lieut John T Helms 27 son of Col George H Helms Fort Omaha disappeared on a routine flight from San Francisco to March Field His pursuit plane wreckage was sighted by Capt George Rice and Helms was found a mile from the crash site Officials said he died after plunging over a 30 foot precipice while attempting to hike out of the rugged San Bernardino National Forest The coroner ordered the body released to army authorities at March Field for transport.
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San Bernardino
Calif
John T. Helms
San Bernardino National Forest
R. K E. Willams
March Field
Lieut
Helms
George H. Helms
Fort Omaha
Neb
San Francisco
Here
George Rice
Elmer Dyal Named Georgia State Forester by Governor
Elmer E. Dyal of Woodbine was named state forester for Georgia replacing B. M. Lufburrow who was ousted after about a decade in the post. Gov. M. Talmadge announced the reap appointment as the forestry board, meeting in the governor’s office, approved the choice after a brief session.
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Elmer Dyal
Georgia
Talmadge
Atlanta
Elmer E. Dyal
Woodbine
Dyal
B. M. Lufburrow
Forestry Board
Relief funds used to decorate political publication
Gene charges relief funds were used by a man to prepare a political publication for mailing. Four of ten workers were employed from December 2 to January 17 to aid in producing the Georgia Woman's World edited by Mrs. J. R. Wakefield of Atlanta. The issue contained allegations targeting the president and Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Gene Charges
Georgia Woman's World
J. R. Wakefield
Atlanta
Roosevelt
Thom**asville Open Golf Tournament at Glen Arven Club
Mr. Kenneth Gregory, southern division sports editor of the Associated Press, arrived to cover the Thomasville Open Golf Tournament at the Glen Arven Country Club.
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Kenneth Gregory
Associated Press
Glen Arven Country Club
27 Persons Die in Fires and Explosions (Continued)
A list shows Bulgaria 68 dead Macedonia 25 Thrace and Anatolia 12 frozen to death Gulf of Salonika 10 drowned Adriatic Sea 18 drowned. The article also notes a New York fire deaths due to panic at Lum's Chinese restaurant and stormy weather affecting a golf tournament at Glen Arven Country Club.
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Bulgaria
Macedonia
Thrace
Anatolia
Gulf of Salonika
Adriatic Sea
Santa Sophia
Istanbul
South Georgia
North Florida
City Water and Light Department
Glen Arven Country Club
Fire kills five and injures fourteen at New York restaurant
Five dead and 41 injured in a blaze at Lum's restaurant in mid-Manhattan during a Holy Name Society party. Fire started on a ground floor haberdashery, flames spread through drapes, walls, and stairs trapping victims. Fire Marshal Brophy cites crowd panic and freezing hose lines as factors.
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New York
Ben
Holy Name Society
Thomas Brophy
Srophy
New York City
Fifteen Die In Hwote y Blaze At Lakewood Hotel Fire
The Victoria Mansion Hotel fire in Lakewood New Jersey killed fifteen people and left eight missing as authorities opened inquiries. Survivors of the Lincoln birthday blaze were questioned while searchers recovered four child victims from the ruins. Identified victims include Ruth Sherman Mildred Fischer and Harry Ehrlich.
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Hwotey
Lakewood
New Jersey
N. J
Victoria Mansion
New York City
Ruth Sherman
Mildred Fischer
Harry Ehrlich
Want Ads and 1930s political clash in Macon
Classifieds include cash offers for clean cotton bags and sale or trade notices for a Washington Street property via P O Box 281. A Macon grass roots convention denounced by anti New Deal Democrats circulated claims that the Roosevelts favored Black people. Governor Talmadge was endorsed for the Democratic presidential nomination amid remarks by Hugh Howell about political indictments and Eugene Talmadge.
Missionaries Freed in Ethiopian War Area
The Rev. Harold Street of Paxton Illinois and the Rev. John Trewin of Toronto were released from custody in southern Gamo province and allowed to resume missionary work in northern Gamo. The move followed an official government briefing after an inquiry into their arrest last month. They had been moved from Shama to Godu for safety amid the conflict.
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Addis Ababa
Harold Street
Paxton
Ill
John Trewin
Toronto
Gamo
Shama
Godu
FHA says mortgage money widely available on attractive terms
Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDonald reports in the FHA annual review that home mortgage funds are generally available on the most attractive terms in history. Long term amortized loans at lower rates are common while unsound second mortgage practices decline. The plan to insure one to four family dwellings awaits enabling legislation in states.
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Washington
Stewart McDonald
La Grange Youth Held On Extortion Plot Charge
John Devaine Caldwell a 19 year old of La Grange was indicted on federal charges for mailing threatening communications and extortion letters. The letter demanded 1800 dollars from J Forrest Johnson Troup County ordinary claiming due from a 3000 dollar life insurance policy. Caldwell allegedly claimed the money as a bondsman for the estate.
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Atlanta
John Devaine Caldwell
la Grange
J. Forrest Johnson
Troup County
Johnson
Caldwell
Hope for Presidential Primary in Georgia
Judge A B Lovett of Savannah speaking for the Roosevelt Advisory Committee said they are waiting for Hugh Howell, chairman of the Georgia Democratic committee, to call a meeting to consider a presidential primary. He indicated the party has customarily held a primary and that they certainly want one.
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Georgia
Washington
A. B. Lovett
Savannah
Roosevelt Advisory Committee
Roosevelt
Treasury Statement Summary February 11 1929
Treasury reports receipts 61 539 247 48 and expenditures 61 262 796 39 on February 11 yielding a net balance of 1 696 892 123 04. Customs for the month total 11 160 984 28. Fiscal year receipts since July 1 reach 2 220 677 671 51. expenditures 4 485 834 941 12 with 2 038 267 741 55 emergency outlays. Gross debt stands 30 509 088 702 63, up 7 928 854 75 from yesterday. gold assets 10 154 460 487 39.
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Washington
Treasury
New Deal Friends and Foes Ready for Battle
Roosevelt pledged delegates to enter Wisconsin and Pennsylvania primaries, with Borah forces building campaigns in Oregon and other states. Guffey says Roosevelt delegates will run in Pennsylvania, Moore notes New Jersey Democratic orgs may name a Roosevelt delegation. McCormick attacks spending, claiming four billion eight hundred million allotted to sway electors. Georgia figures lash Lincoln imagery. Rivers warns Lincoln’s constitutional breaches.
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Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Borah
Oregon
Guffy
McNair
Pittsburgh
Guffey
Roosevelt
Moore
D-N. J
Democratic Organization
New Jersey
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Congress of the
United States
Springfield
Ill
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Anti-New Dealer
Lincoln
White House
Frank Dennis
Eatonton
Abraham Lincoln
Sherman
Gover
All Bran cereal promotes regularity and digestion
A Kellogg advertisement touts ALL-BRAN as a gentle bulking cereal to relieve constipation. It claims the bulk absorbs moisture to form a cleansing soft mass, provides internal exercise, offers vitamin B and iron, and suggests two tablespoonfuls daily with milk or in cooking. It notes effectiveness over partial bran products and advises doctor consultation if relief is not gained.
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Kellogg’s All-Bran
Kellogg
Battle Creek
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