Washington dances ordinance sparks council clash
Monday the Washington city council debated a proposed ordinance to regulate public dances. It would require a $6 license, female police officer chaperones paid $65, a 12 midnight closing, and fines from $10 to $160. Mayor McCarty urged swift passage, while Councilman Cavanaugh challenged the scope of “public dances.” A Jon impact delayed action for one month pending further discussion and related street-improvement reports.
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Hoover calls for restraint as Congress plans spending
President Hoover urged the nation to limit federal outlays to national income while Congress already prepared appropriation bills for the next year, trimming 28 million dollars below budget bureau recommendations. Senator Carter Glass of Virginia denounced the press economy blast as a cautious display and warned against a spending spree.
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Memphis School Girl Becomes Smallest Pilot in U S
Pansy Allen, an 18 year old Memphis student, is described as the smallest pilot in the United States. She weighs a few pounds and stands five feet one inch tall after soloing with ten hours of instruction. She padded the cockpit with cushions to see over the nose.
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Memphis
United States
London Naval Conference Hints at Five Power Pact Return
Prime Minister MacDonald asks for a conference of heads at the naval center as French delegates led by Camille Chautemps near arrival. Japan ready to consider a three power treaty if France and Italy fail to agree, while U S and Britain weigh a five power pact and freedom of the seas remains outside the talks.
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Stolen automobile found police say
The stolen automobile of Austin Colvin, taken here several weeks ago, has been found in Merase to, word re-
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Merase
Condition of Mrs Belle Brown in Pla days fall
Mrs Belle Brown, living north of here on the Pla days, is reported to be in delicate condition after a fall. Further details on her age and injuries are not disclosed.
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Belle Brown
Here
Insurrection Roils Dominican Republic In Haitian Telegram
Haitian authorities report a serious insurrection in the Dominican Republic under President Horacio Vasquez. Rebels seize Santiago de los Caballeros fort and police, with fighting near the border and casualties among Dominicans. Commission officials moved by train to Key West from Palm Beach. Local censorship limits details from Port Au Prince.
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Carrie Nation Act Incident Reported By Police
A disturbance on Third Street near a lunch room occurred about 5 o'clock Monday when a woman hurled a bottle through a large mirror behind the counter. Walter Hack, owner, denies the mirror was broken and says he does not know the woman's name. no arrests have been made. He may pursue action if the proprietor files an affidavit.
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Washington Implement Co Run by Sam Harp in Ohio
The Washington Implement Company on East South Street is now managed by Sam Harp of mouth Ohio, with plans announced today.
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Sam Harpmouth
Ohio
Jefferson School Play Nets 87 61
The Jefferson school presented Light House Nan last Thursday and Friday nights to a large, appreciative audience. Proceeds totaled 87.61 with furniture supplied by Hanson Furniture Co. The Jefferson P T A thanks the public for patronage and the play was directed by Mrs A S Carnahan.
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Inside story of Sinclair in jail exposé series
The Democrat plans a six part series detailing Harry F. Sinclair’s confinement in the District of Columbia jail for contempt of the U S Senate. The articles, written by a prisoner, promise new light on the affair and clarify the treatment of the wealthy magnate.
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Taft Losing Ground Today Says Doctors Bulletin
Washington bulletin by physicians attending former chief justice Taft reports he has shown no improvement for several days and has lost ground. The bulletin signed by Drs Thomas A. Claytor and Francis R. B. Hagner notes there is no immediate alarm but he has not improved since returning from Asheville three weeks ago.
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$1 Wheat Becomes Actuality On Board Today
Chicago February 25 dollar wheat on the board of trade showed actuality after a downward trend the past days. In Washington congressional farm leaders pledged swift action to pass any measures aiding the fed eral farm program and committee approval was unanimous.
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Poultry Dealers Meet Plans Indiana Illinois Kentucky Michigan Merger
Indianapolis February 25 The 16th annual Indiana and Poultry Association opened with plans to merge egg and poultry groups across Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Michigan The new combined body would serve about 1000 dealers and hold meetings twice yearly Existing organizations will retain charters until the merger is completed
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Harden Ditch Case Draws Patient Court Attention
Much interest centers on the James Hardy et al ditch petition hearing at the Daviess County courthouse. The prolonged session has resumed Monday and continues today with many claimants and numerous witnesses appearing. Officials say the case may extend several more days before resolution.
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Fred Kennison Fined at Elnora for Selling Intoxicating Liquor
Fred Kennison, 39, from the White river bottoms west, was fined $50 yesterday afternoon by Justice W. H. Allen of Elnora after pleading guilty to selling intoxicating liquor to west Potter of Elnora. Kennison was jailed by Sheriff John Bowman for 50 days until the fine is paid. he had been arrested by Marshal yesterday morning and arraigned in the afternoon before Elnora officials.
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Daviess County Council Holds Special Session
The Daviess county council met in special session at the courthouse this afternoon to consider raising 1930 appropriations for cattle testing and to address deficits in other funds. The meeting also planned discussion of two county road issues, the John Hart road in Bogard township and the Arthur Clark road in Marrison township.
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Fortieth anniversary of the Eiffel Tower celebrated
In Paris in 1929 the fortieth anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, then the world’s tallest structure, was marked. The report notes the milestone and references the tower’s prominence, with an era of celebratory events and public interest.
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Lydia Foraker Taken By Death
Mrs. Lydia Foraker aged 64 longtime Washington resident died at 7:20 this morning at 158 West Secom Street after a long illness. She is survived by a half brother. Funeral arrangements pending local notices indicate burial details will be released by her family.
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