Inflation bloc moves to issue currency for soldiers
The House inflationary bloc adopted a resolution to pay the soldiers’ bonus in new currency and oppose new taxes. It cites a $730 million tax bill to meet bonus and farm relief costs and signals a Senate push to block further bonds until currency is issued against idle gold and silver. Representative Patman led the group with all present voting yes.
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Senate
Treasury
Washington
House
Patman
D.-Tex
Blanton
D.tex
Greenwood
D.-Ind
Thomas
D.-Okla
Almanacs and Weather Forecasts Through Time
The article recalls how farmers depended on almanacs for weather, noting advances in meteorology while almanacs remain popular. It highlights the enduring public demand for almanacs and references Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack as the start of an American tradition.
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Ben Franklin
Richard
Sickness and Food Shortage On Eastern Sho
Washington reports reveal severe hunger on Tangier and Smith Islands as 1,500 residents face limited food for under two days. A dirigible is sent by Representative Bland of Virginia to investigate and deliver supplies amid ice-bound distress and a pneumonia case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mesages
Representative Bland
Virginia
Bland
James Gulick
Tangier
Smith Islands
Smith Island
Winter Cold Wave Brings Deaths and Shortages Across Midwest
New onslaughts of extreme cold snap the North Central region after a week’s lull. Fatalities rise from overheated stoves as coal and milk shortages loom and highways drift with snow. Kentucky bowls Green switches to water deliveries. Minnesota and North Dakota report sub zero readings with more cold ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great North Central
Kentucky
Bowling Green
Minnesota
North Dakota
Record Cold Hit Norfolk as Groundhog Sees Shadow
Norfolk officials report a new February 1 low of 10 degrees the coldest ever recorded for the date. The forecast calls for slight warming tomorrow with a chance of night snow. Ice worsens shipping with disrupted schedules for boats between Norfolk and Baltimore and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Norfolk Weather Bureau
Baltimore
Washington
FFA Basketball Tourney Set for Woodstock February 8
Four teams Handley Sperryville Woodstock and Mount Clinton will compete in district F F A basketball tourney at Massanutten Academy Virginia on February 8 The first game starts at 2 pm with the final at 7 pm after a Woodstock Hotel supper recess Col H J Benchoff headmaster of the academy arranged the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Lee Harrison
Massanutten Academy
Handley, Sperryville
Woodstock
Mount Clifton
Col. H. J. Benchoff
Academy
Handley Gym
Handley
Virginia
Chuck and Rays Opens Tonight and Sunday
Local eatery Chuck and Rays announces evening hours starting tonight and Sunday. Staff invite patrons to visit during the two day period with 1 PM to 11 PM service window.
Mine Workers Union backs Roosevelt for reelection
The United Mine Workers endorsed President Roosevelt for reelection and voted to contribute to the Democratic campaign fund. John L. Lewis said the A F of L should follow suit, while stressing the union’s aim to defend common people amid economic and political crises. The federation traditionally stays out of electoral endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Democratic
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
A. F. of L
Federation
Democratic Party
Lewis
New York
White House
Board probes cause of gruesome convict cremation tragedy
In Scottsboro Alabama a board of inquiry reviewed how a drum of gasoline in a truck used to transport convicts to work may have caused the fiery death of 20 inmates cremated yesterday. The hearings at Camp C questioned camp officials guards and two surviving convicts as a preliminary finding was disclosed but labeled not conclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsboro
Ala
Camp C
Engineer Dies in Wreck Near Roam Indiana
A Pennsylvania Railroad freight train derailed near Roam Indiana killing 60 year old engineer James Branaman of Logansport and severely injuring fireman Will Widner, also of Logansport. Branaman was pinned in the cab with his hand on the throttle as crews investigated the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roam
Ind
James Branaman
Logansport
Pennsylvania
Will Widner
Branaman
Lost Dark Blue Pocketbook Reward Offered
Lost dark blue pocketbook reported with reward. Contact phone 397 or ae tein 1-lp-1t for information or return.
Consternation Flares Over Mrs Long Senate Appointment
New Orleans February 1 The administration faction contends Mrs Long was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Huey Long in the Senate. Legal advisers dispute legality with a next Wednesday central committee meeting. Some fear seating her is unconstitutional while others argue the seat may be accepted if uncontested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
James A. Noe
United States Senate
Democratic State Central Committee
Huey Long
Mrs. Long
Washington
Senate
State Central Committee
Allen Ellender
Central Committee
Ellender
Dazed Hillsville Woman Describes Brutal Car Attack
Norfolk story reports 25 year old Lolo Marshall of Hillsville Va describing two men who assaulted her in a beer parlor evade, forced her into a car, drove on the Portsmouth Truxton road and ran over her after throwing her from the vehicle. She was found unconscious on the ice and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Portsmouth-Truxton Road
Lolo
Billy) Marshall
Hillsville
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Portsmouth
InsBeer
Crawford Street
L. A. Broughton
Broughton
School Checks Are Received
State Treasurer A. B. Gathright announced that the Virginia treasury disbursed over 3.269 million dollars this week. The largest item, 1.588 million, was for public schools and checks should reach city and county treasurers today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
A. B. Gathright
Treasury
The
Commonwealth
Gathright
New Plan To Unload Cotton
A group of southern Senators proposed a plan to dispose of the government’s large cotton holdings through a designated sales agent at a rate up to 20 000 bales a week. The plan will be in a resolution to be introduced Monday by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Smith of South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
D-Sc
Senate Agriculture Committee
Virginia farm debt adjuster panel reviews year
The Virginia farm debt adjustment committee met in the Capitol with Gov. Peery. C Nelson Beck reported 951 cases before county committees totaling 4 556 657 in debt, with 472 cases settled for 1 966 999 and reductions of 735 067 about 28 percent. W Kerr Scott noted 61 770 in Virginia debt reductions since FDA took over in 1935. John Carmody praised local FDA advisory work in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Farm Debt Adjustment Committee
Capitol
Gov. Peery
C.nelson Beck
Charlottesville
Farm Debt Adjustment Section
Federal Resettlement Administration
Beck
W. Kerr Scott
FDA
Resettlement Administration
Virginia
John Carmody
Washington
Brokers Found Shot To Death In Bank Building
Two men J. H. Loewenhart and H. P. Grossman presidents of Traders' Investment Co were found shot to death in their office on the thirteenth floor of the First National Bank building in Chicago. Police say it appears to be a murder and suicide after a loud argument heard prior to the shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. H. Loewenhart
H. P. Grossman
Traders’ Investment Company
First National Bank
Frank Sadeck
Relief Drive Plans Conference Held in Winchester
Citizens who expect to sponsor the spring relief drive met this after noon at 3 o'clock to discuss plans. John Rosenberger, chairman of the committee, presided. A single drive is proposed this year to supplement the city appropriation for care of all Winchester cases for the year. Exact dates are not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rosenberger
Winchester
Borah Reaffirms Ohio Campaign Stance Amid Backing-Out Fears
Senator Borah of Idaho rejected claims he would back out of the Ohio presidential preference drive. George Bender warned of fear Borah would not file for the nomination in Ohio. Borah said he acts on friends advice and noted Roscoe McCullough’s involvement, while McCullough denied withdrawing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George H. Bender
Ohio League of Republican
Borah
Ohio
American Liberty League
A. F. of L
Atlantic City
Scottsboro
Washington
Idaho
Ohio League of Republican Clubs
Columbus
Bender
United States
Roscoe McCullough
McCullough
Mussolini Presses War Fears as Ethiopian Strife Deepens
The piece reports Ethiopian and Reuters claims of an Italian army annihilation in northeast Ethiopia, with Ras Desta Demtu allegedly deposed. Italian sources deny bold claims while Mussolini and Paris officials react to sanctions, exile tensions, and alliance politics shaping a potential Italo Ethiopian settlement under the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Harner
Associated Press
Diamanti
Ethiopia
Reuter
Dessye
Rome
Pietro Badoglio
Ras Desta Demtu
Haile Selassie
Dedjazmatch
Batcha
Sidamo
Addis Ababa
Mussolini
Grand Council
Europe
London
Dino Grandi
Anthony Eden
Paris
Albert Sarraut
Chamber of Deputies
Sarraut
League of Nations
County Roads Locked by Glassy Ice Delay School Opening
County officials weighed opening schools on Monday as heavy snow risked delays. Bus drivers across the county reported glassy ice coating roads on Apple Pie Ridge, Middle, Marlboro grades, and other routes making travel dangerous. Parents may refuse bus rides until roads melt and warm weather returns. The forecast offered little hope for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Pie Ridge
Middle
Marlboro
Office for Rent on Reuss Avenue
For Rent office space on Reuss Avenue with heat furnished. Available 12 to 18 day span, Saturday one period for space. Local listing notes utilities included and convenient location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuss Avenue
Rouss Annual Sermon Notice
All members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company are asked to meet at the engine house Sunday afternoon February 2 at 2 30 to attend the annual sermon and memorial service. M D Weaver Pres 1 30 2 1 1p 21.
South End Hose Co Regular Meeting Notice
South End Hose Co invites all members to the regular monthly business meeting on Monday night February 3rd. Secretary urges all to attend. Also an advertisement requests good clean cotton rags for Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose CO
Star Office
Groundhog Day Uncertain as Weather Forecast Strikes
Readers await Groundhog Day outcomes with forecasts noting fair tonight and increasing cloudiness tomorrow. Weather experts and groundhog philosophers debate shadow sightings and timing, while officials warn of possible snow and milder western warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Winchester 18 Facing a Suit for 10000 Damages
Miss Pauline Craig of Wheeling sues the city of Winchester in Frederick County circuit court for 10000 claiming injuries from a car accident August 5 1935. She alleges a dangerous uncovered street drain caused a violent jolt while riding in a Cotton car at Amherst Street near Cumberland Valley tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Pauline Craig
Wheeling
W. Va
G. R. Anderson
Miss Craig
W.L. Cotton
U. 8
E. M. Cotton
Cumberland Valley
Amherst Street
City of
Kern and Kern
James P. Reardon
Virginia Governor defers old age pension plan
Governor Peery after a lengthy conference with Senator Muse of Petersburg says he will stand by delaying mid iteration of old age pension to the next General Assembly session due to insufficient data. Muse predicts quick passage despite cautious earlier remarks and a six member committee studies costs with state welfare officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Peery
Benjamin Muse
Petersburg
General Assembly
Muse
Virginia
Eng
Henry T. Wiel
Ginta
Norfolk
Walter Y. Hosier
Old-Age Pensions League of Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Onset of Cold and Disruptions Across the Nation
The report notes frigid conditions across the north central United States with ten degree heat and ten inch ice in the upper Chesapeake Bay paralyzing navigation. It cites a train collision in Cincinnati with 30 plus injured and an investigation likely. It also mentions labor endorsement, aging pension advocacy, and an Everest expedition departure en route to Darjeeling.
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Chicago
Great North Central
Colonial Beach
Potomac River
Cincinnati
Washington United Mine Workers
Prepre Roosevelt
Norfolk
Chesapeake Bay
Richmond
Muse
Peery
Wash
Ohio
Borah
London
Darjeeling
India
Dessy
Ethiopia
Diamant
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Mine Workers Union
Probers
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