Senate approves massive flood control bill amid controversy
The Senate passed the Swinson flood control and Colorado River power bill at $165,000,000 after a lengthy dispute, sending the measure to conference to resolve differences with the House. Senator Joshuah Gudis? Sponsors, and committee reviews followed as action moved toward treaty and policy debates.
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Swinson
Colorado River
Senate
Ames
Bouléer Dam
Bay J
Jeolidge
Esterior Department
Salt Creek
William J. Donovan
Donovan
Harry Sinclair
Sirclair
National Poliies
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Moses
Republican
New Hampshire
Ate
Byvesany
University of Virginia President Denounces Drinking Scandal Claims
Newport News Alumni unite to defend the university against charges of a campus drinking problem. Dr Edwin A As president refutes claims as untrue and branded the accusers as paid propagandists tied to the Anti Saloon League.
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Newyort-News
Newport News
Alumni Association
Mt. Hepburn
of Pennsylvania
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia
Man Saved From Rieekieasly Five St James Is Hanged
Roberts Percy Lofton was executed after final appeals failed. The Baptist minister recited the 23rd Psalm as Lofton met death on the gallows, ending a long legal fight that repeatedly postponed his execution.
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Roberts Percy Lofton
Rae
Absence of discipline blamed for Vestrisc loss
Washington reports discipline absence by crew as chief cause for heavy loss of the Vesitris during its last voyage. Inspector General D Hoover notes a failure to complete inspections before leaving New York but clears the Steam Boat Service of negligence. Regulators urge new laws to improve life safety.
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Washington
D. Hoover
United States Steamboat Service
Steamboat Inspection Service
New York
Padlocking of Suspicious Station Sought by Officials
State officials seek a padlock on a peculiar station found storing spirits for sale. Major E Hssistant Attorney General and H M Radcliffe gp attorney of Henrico file in Richmond hustings. Judge Gitte to hear injunction to enjoin the station owner. If granted the EP to be held. If guilty the station may be pedlocked and prohibited from business.
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Wis
Mej. E. Hssistant
H. M. Radcliffe
Henrico
Gibson Eppesr
Gitte
Richiond
Man Wanted for Passing Bad Checks Arrested in Fight
Baltimore reports William Gempp, twice imprisoned in Maryland, captured after a struggle on North Charles street. Detectives and a patrolman overpowered him in a lobby, took his pistol, and he confessed to escape from Richmond jail and passing bogus checks both there and in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
William Gempp
Maryland Penitentiary
Richmond
Charles Street
Gempp
Executor’s report in Hoover estate referred to commissioner
In Winchester Virginia the court orders a commissioner to report on Annie D. Hoover decd estate. He will enumerate estate assets both real and personal the value of them and file accounts of M. M. Lynch administrator c t a. He will determine heirs and shares and ensure all interested parties are before the court.
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Corporation Court OF the Ccity OF
Winchester
Virginia
M. M. Lynch
Annie D. Hoover
Robert H. A
Chanaral
Hoover
Notice of hearing in Winchester Virginia
Notice from the Commissioners Office in Winchester Virginia dated December 7 1928 fixed Saturday December 22 1928 at 10 o clock A M as the time and place for executing an order of reference at 22 Rouss Ave Winchester VA All parties in interest must be present to protect their interests Proceedings may be adjourned day to day if not completed and further notices will be published as required by law. B P Harrison C E 12-8 paw 2wks
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Peroe
Winchester
Virginia
Rouss Ave
Sugar Warehouse Fire Wipes Out $1 Million in Belmond Iowa
A Belmond Iowa fire destroyed the American Beet Sugar Corporation warehouse and its season stock. About 160000 sacks of 100 pound granulated sugar were eliminated with losses nearing one million dollars. Officials cited spontaneous combustion as the probable cause and warned the blaze would burn for hours.
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Associated Press
Belmond
Iowa
American Beet Sugar Corporation
Modern Gas Range In Bright White Enamel Finishes
Modern gas ranges finished in white enamel promise easy cleaning like a china plate and durable style. Available in red green or blue, they are described as a handsome long lasting piece of furniture for the home.
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Alia Rudzenowski
Sheaffer
Benk
Pripestley
Busi
Elmeeting
Imoes
C. T. Ritter
East Water Street
B. P. Harrison
Chile
Copiapo
Turkey
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