This Week in Washington Opens 74th Congress in 1934
A Washington column previews the January 3 opening of the 74th Congress, noting 531 members from diverse professions converge on the capital. It contrasts today’s session with Jefferson’s 1800 start, describes the Democratic majorities, and foresees the impact of New Deal legislation and political dynamics on early 1935 policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Seventy Fourth Congress
Congress
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
House
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Harding
Garner
Thomas. Jefferson
Washington
White House
Capitol
Philadelphia
John Adams
Allegheny Mountains
Capitol City Anew After Long Renovation and Reform
The article recalls early days of the capital with hawkers and chaplains, contrasts past celebrations with sober modern dignity, and describes major renovations under Architect Dave Lynn. It notes new elevators, statue shifts, and a Capitol operating as a small city with 4000 workers, a private police force, and a diverse workforce preparing for the next phase of the New Deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Lynn
Washington
Dr. Thornton
Theodore Roosevel
Capitol
Senate
Wife in Pawn to Banker Refuses Release
A dramatic domestic triangle unfolds in a true life story from the American Weekly. The tale follows a wife held in a strange leverage by a banker and her stubborn refusal to be released. The narrative unfolds with tension and social implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Honeymoon Plans and a Marriage in Crisis
Ellen and Tony confront a fragile new marriage as she fears love may fade and he longs for genuine union. After a cold breakfast confrontation, Tony contemplates leaving, while Ellen grapples with honesty, money, and the ache of a pledged life that may not survive. The tale follows their strained separation and wary reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Tony
Littl
Teror
Gottos
Honey
Eljien
Eilen
the Dauce
Gay
Sandy
San_dy
Board Proceedings Read and Approved Minutes December 27 1934
Board met with all members present and minutes of prior meetings approved. The notice lists numerous residents and families now living in Emmet County Iowa without having acquired a settlement therein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Iowa
W. G. Gordon
Estherville
Lowa
Carl J. Pimier
Stanley Morgan
W. G. Gords
Sact
W. G. Gordes
Board of Seapervisors
Janearr
Bremer County
Board of Supervisors
Emmet
E. S. Camden
Osher
R. S. Bryan
E. S. Ellerston
C. E Fuller
Marie Walters
Henry
Joe
Lee
George
Robert Walters
Jess
Carrie Tone
Floyd Leek
Arlene
Lola Lee
Otto H. Reutzel
Henry K. Reutzel
Ben Munden
Basil Roberts
Don
Sara Mitchel
Francis H
Delbert
Adrian
Luther
Edgar
Marjorie
Mitchel
Gus Forstrum
Earl Slater
Jows
County Fund and Related Balances in County Records
A listing of balances and disbursements across multiple county funds including Court Expense Fund Maintenance Fund Institute Fund Soldier's Relief Fund and payments to individuals and a grain company. Items include Court Reporter balances for Matthew C Greir and Kenneth Davidson and various small payments for services rent and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Kittleman
Matthew C. Greir
Kenneth Davidson
Soldier's Relief Fund
N. R. Ellsworth
Charles Blair
Rippe Grain & Milling Company
Caroline Knight
Maud Steinberger
Carrie Nelson
Herb Nourse
Glenn Lesher
Fred Jay Sternberg
Andrew Sunde
Oliver Langmo
Frank Wilkinson
Westbrook and Others Help Poor Fund Support
Listing of donations and payments to the Poor Fund including coal for Mrs Nourse and various residents. Names such as Wallace Westbrook, J. H. McKay, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. Olson appear among contributors and beneficiaries. Includes pension recipients and fund disbursement notes with numerous small sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor Fund
Bert S. Olson
Frances Reynolds
Leone Amdal
Wilma Mester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington, D. C
Maine
California
Tce
Jefferson
N.Y
Baby Legislatir
Albany
N. Y
James Edward Hill
New York
Binghamton
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tissaig
Representatives’ Hall
Tme
Statuary Hall
Amerca
Thursdey
Goryell
Omel
County Fund
Dorothy Klopp
Hortense C. Smith
Institute Fund
T. C. Mann
C. P. Mathison
Ford Gareg
Lillian J. Nourse
Libbie Hoppus
Mae Wingerson
Mollie Marley
Mary Halverson
Mary Alice Hayden
Lottie Palaer
Bertha Johnain
Marie Biwood
Bert
Olson
Libbie Hoppup
Mag Wingerson
Beard
Woodling
Hudson and Terraplane Sales and Service
Studebaker
Donal Engineering
Susamon Senlet
Hydes Ake Brakes
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