Lame Ducks Vote Fails to End Congressional Session
The Norris resolution to abolish the lame duck session failed to reach a two thirds majority in the national house after a three day debate. Republicans and Democrats were nearly split, with readers Tilson Madden and Snell among those opposing the amendment. The vote suggests no further action on the issue this legislative session.
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House of Representatives
Nes
Tilson
Connecticut
Ieader
Madden
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
Snell
New York
Yous
House
Senate
Smith Leads Democratic Field in 1920s Nomination Picture
Washington report analyzes the evolving Democratic presidential contest led by Smith of New York, with Reed’s West foray seen as not yet decisive. It recalls Smith’s strong 1924 delegate base of about 304 loyal delegates, built from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and several western states.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
D. C
Gay. Smith
New York
South
Assumption
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Reed
Missouri
West
Prohibition
Hill
Smitl
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
Democratic Party
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Democrate Party
McAdoo
Deys
BicAdoo
Devs Yese
Cold
Paper delivery deadline notice from Courier office
Courier promises home delivery before 6 20. If carrier error or other cause prevents timely reservation, call 4109 to arrange a copy of the paper. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
DROWNED AS SECOND MATE AND CREW FEARED LOST
Manomet Point Mass and Boston report a wreck of the steamer Robert J. Lee after a surfboat capsized. Coast guardsmen were missing at noon today. The liner Robert E Lee had all 190 passengers removed and rescued at Plymouth. A radio message from Captain Robinson said Abandoned ship.
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Robert B. Lee
A Leamer
Robert E. Lee
New England
Mary Ann Rocks
Cape Cod
Plymouth
Mass
Manemet Point
U.p—Pour
Boston
Trn Steamship
Robinson
Aller Captured After Jailbreak Near Death in Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus OhioMarch 10 1UP John Leonard Whitfield 43 slayer of Cleveland policeman Dennis Griffin is near death in Ohio penitentiary hospital with lava bullet wounds inflicted by a posse a few hours after he breached the penitentiary walls Whitfield was shot by detectives in the home of Oren TH a prison guard who had been arrested earlier in the day pending investigation of the delivery He denied complicity in the escape Was surprised while sleeping authorities held hope for Whitfield's recovery
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Columbus
John Leonard Whitfield
Dennis Griffin
Cleveland
Ohio Penitentiary Hospital
Lo Frrecom
Whitfield
Oren TH
Hil
Hdr
Asleen
Hope
Plea Delayed in Perjury Case Involving Bank Robbery Claim
Cesar Rapids Ta March 10 Accused of giving false testimony in Musual on charges of bank robberies. John Dally Chicago was granted more time to plead when arraigned here yesterday on four counts alleging he robbed the Alburnett State Bank on November 30, 1927. He denied being in Alburnett or at the bank. Dutty was acquitted of the robbery charge.
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Cesar Rapids
Musual
John Dally
Alburnett State
Alburnett
Dutty
Short Interviews With Home Folks
Herman Muller, chairman of Waterloo chapter, American Red Cross, announced a near completed skeleton organization ready to mobilize ambulances, medical and surgical supplies, and other material in an emergency. The plan, submitted to the national Red Cross, seeks a prompt report on August.
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Herman
Mother and Baby Die in New York Fire
In New York a mother, Mrs Anna Reina, and her six month old baby Frank perished when a kitchen stove ignited a fire in their home. Neighbors saw Mrs Reina scream and a locked door hindered aid until a taxi driver forced it open. The baby was found dead in a crib as firemen controlled the blaze.
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New York
Anna Reina
Frank
Reina
Reward Offered for White in Rising Sun Slaying
Des Moines reports Polk County authorities ask Governor Hammill to issue a reward for the apprehension of De White a deserter from Fort Snelling Minnesota wanted in the slaying of Mrs Martha Smith at Rising Sun An overcoat gun holster and gloves said to belong to him were found near the Smith home after the crime was discovered.
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Des Moines
Hammill
Polk County
de White
Fort Snelling
Minn
Martha Smith
Rising Sun
Army Post
Smith
Bus Crash Tragedy Ties Marble Rock Family to Fatal Injury
A Rock Island train struck a school bus near Marble Rock killing Harrison May 12 and Roger Stauffer 10 and injuring others including eight year old Thelma Schafer. Harry Arthur 36, the bus driver, died of basal skull fracture at Allen Memorial Hospital. Funeral plans set for Sunday and Monday as coroner’s inquest continues.
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Harry Arthur
Marble Rock
Rock Island
Allen Memorial Hospital
Arthur
Rockford
Rockford Crossing
Otto Schafer
Thelma
Schafer
Pauline May
Harrison May
Roger Stauffer
Raymond Schafer
Ednaterfeld
Eugene May
Greg Shaffer
Max Barnett
News Topics in Jingles at AMEHA Theatre
Singing reporters at AMEHA Theatre perform as Mrs Weotside is jailed for unpaid fines. The piece sketches a beating history, a stage-figure tamed, and juror attitudes. Hunt may gain freedom while Hickman has no plea. The column touches on Communist plots, bombs, mining, Chicago crime, and a sweet baby boy with a value placed on him.
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Ameha Theatre
Hickman
Hunk
Jurp
Hunt
Chicago Doctor Denied New Trial In Death Case
Judge Frank D. Comerford denied a motion for a new trial for Dr. Alnanie Rongetti who was found guilty of causing the death of Loretta Enders 19 by performing a criminal operation and the murder of her newborn. He is sentenced to die in the electric chair April 12.
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Chicago
Frank D. Comerford
Life sentence sought for Hickman and Hunt in Parker girl murder
In Los Angeles on March 9 the jury found Willian Edward Hickman and Welby Hunt guilty in the 1926 Ivy Thoms murder case. Hunt, 17, showed fervent prayers during trial while Hickman, who earlier faced a death sentence, ridiculed while awaiting verdict. Jurors deliberated two hours and 35 minutes before adjourning for the night.
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Los Angeles
Willan Edward Hickman
Welby Hunt
K. Thoms
Los Angeies
Cal
Willam Edward Hickman
Ivy Thoms
Hunt
Wickman
Marion Parker
Alien Property Bill Signed by Coolidge Involves Millions
Washington March 10 President Coolidge signed the alien property bill into law. The measure provides for payment of wartime seizures, with full payment for claims under 300000 and 80 percent now for larger claims, plus authorization to pay up to 30000000 for German vessels, of which only 50000000 can be paid this year.
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Coolidge
Washington, D. C
Lin
Gangster Shot by Iowa Sheriff Dies in Chicago Heights
A gangster shot in a Chicago Heights gun battle with Sheriff Gueone died after being wounded Wednesday. Chas Ow confessed yesterday that he and Uphkenn held up a hat recently and tied him to his own cell. Glaso was expected to recover before the incident.
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M .O
Chicago Heights
Eugene G Lorroh
Two-Thirds Rule Sparks Gas Tax Debate in Iowa Senate
Iowa's special session debates a new one cent gas tax to fund secondary roads. Browne's bill seeks two thirds vote for introduction and faces opposition. House amendments add changes while the chamber measures focus on bond issues and tax exemptions for airport land.
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Hamtan
Des Moines
State Senate
Frank Shane
Wepello
Timball
Otto Lange
Dubuque
C. 8. Browne
Jackson County
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House
R. Torgeson
Worth County
J. F. Kline
Davis County
United Spanish War Veterans Association
Havans
Cuba
Passate
House of Representatives
Hammill
Knudson
Mathews
Browne. Jackson
Browne
V. Hammill
Smut
Cinton
Patterson
Cannon Bombards Oil Tanks in Path of Big Tank Fire
Midland Texas March 10 All available fire fighting apparatus of Midland and surrounding towns was being used to control a Magnolia Oil company tank farm fire sparked by lightning. A 40000 barrel tank near the center burned while three others caught fire and firemen used a three inch cannon to blast tanks in the path. Fireman Jack Willard was burned slightly when a cannon exploded prematurely.
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Midland
Tex
Magnolia Oil Company
Jack Willard
Germans in Plot Against Red Rule
Moscow reports a sensational revolutionary plot against communist rule disclosed in the Donets basin northern Kay kag. Arrests mentioned but names not released. Plot supposedly financed abroad by former Donetz mine owners and agents of unnamed German firms and Polish spies. Cheka traced explosions and fires to a wide conspiracy run by engineers and spies.
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Moscow
Donets
Kaykag
Donetz
Cheka
Professions in love Show Rapid Growth
Des Moines reports a record surge in licensed professionals in 1937, led by barbers and cosmetologists under new state rules. The health department issued 11,526 licenses, with barbers and cosmetologists totaling 3,689 and 1,?03 others including chiropractors dentists nurses optometrists podiatrists physicians and more. Failures to pass exams included 31 of 117 aspiring embalmers and several nurses in training along with one optometrist.
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Des Moines
INS
State Department of Health
Henry Albert
State Commissioner of Health
Albert
HTT
Corn Prices Fall as Market Reacts to Palten Statement
Chicago March 10 A palten statement from James grain King caused grain markets to drop as prices for corn slid sharply on March deliveries. Early trading saw corn fall several points with a brief rally later, reflecting traders’ reaction to higher prevails and unsettled demand.
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Chicago
James Grain King
Ato
Weather Outlook for Weerton River Valley March
March unsettled weather for the upper Mississippi and lower Mist Valley regions. Temperatures mainly above normal with occasional precipitation, especially in northern portions. unsettled patterns persist through the week.
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T. C
Mississippi
Mists
Witton
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