Anti-Lynching Bill Stalled as Senate Debates Naval Appropriations
In Washington on January 19, Southern opposition blocks immediate action on the anti-lynching bill while Senate debates the naval appropriations measure. Senator Pittman accuses Interior officials of laxity amid hearings on E K Burlew as first assistant secretary. House works on naval appropriations and a joint farm bill draft proceeds with provisions for cotton and wheat.
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House
Senate
Washington
Pittsman
D.-Nev
Public Lands Committee
Interior Department
E. K. Burlew
Interior
Reno Stitely
CCC
Pittman
Ickes
Burlew
Seon Senate
Clark
D.-Mo
Smith
Ways and Means
The Character of Robert E Lee
Senator Benjamin Hill delivered an 1874 address before the Southern Historical Society in Atlanta praising Robert E Lee. The tribute extols Lee as virtuous, just, and magnanimous, likening his qualities to famed figures while praising his obedience to law and public service.
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Benjamin Hill
Southern Historical Society
Atlanta
Lee
Caesar
Frederick
Napoleon
Washington
Socrates
Achilles
Stars and Bars Flutter In South On Birthday of Lee
Richmond Virginia marks Robert E. Lee birthday with closures across banks and offices. The United Daughters of the Confederacy planned to award 10 Southern Crosses of Honor to Confederate veterans at annual exercises, two living, others to dependents.
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South
Lee
Richmond
Confederacy
Virginia
Southland
Robert E. Lee
Stratford
Westmoreland County
Henry Lee
Harry
United States
Montgomery
Washington College
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Memorial Chapel
Washington and Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
No General European War Expected In 12 Months
Sir Herbert B. Ames told Washington and Lee students that he does not foresee a European war in the coming year. He cited Germany's growing power and constraints, noting Britain's altered stance and the high command's hesitancy, while aligning with Czechoslovakia's president on maintaining peace.
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Lexington
Herbert B. Ames
League of Nations
Washington and Lee
Edward Benes
Czechoslovakia
Herbert
Europe
Germany
League
Adolf Hitler
Great Britain
Fame Fades Yet Some Legacies Stand Tall
MA Winchester notes fame can be transitory while enduring reverence for Robert E. Lee endures across generations. The piece reflects on a fading actor seeking London antiques and contrasts personal popularity with lasting leadership and moral example.
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London
Gibraltar
Robert E. Lee
Wanted to find home for young wirehaired dog
Classified notice seeks a home for a young female white wire-haired dog. Owner contact via phone 41-J to arrange pickup or adoption immediately.
Japan Prepares New Supply Base for Inland Drive
Shanghai dispatch reports Japan reinforcing for a major push via Tsingtao Shantung to enter inland China. Beijing says 400000 Chinese block Lunghai line while Japanese land 10000 troops and munitions at Tsingtao. Heavy fight persists near Wuhu as Chinese resist riverfront advances from Nanking toward Suchow.
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Shanghai
China
Tsingtao
Shantung Province
Lunghai
North China
Suchow
Shantung
Tsingpu
Yangtze Valley
Nanking
Wuhu
United States
Panay
Cromwell Calls For Repeal Of All Income Levies
James H. R. Cromwell urged immediate reduction and ultimate repeal of all income taxes at a Ways and Means hearing. He advocated revising estate and gift taxes and adopting a manufacturers sales tax to align tax treatment of corporations and unincorporated business.
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Washington
James H. R. Cromwell
Doris Duke Cromwell
House
Ways and Means Committee
Cromwell
Price Is For Sweeping Reforms At Inaugural Address
Governor James H. Price outlined broad state government reforms in his Inaugural address in Richmond. He urged delaying some appropriations for urgent needs, backed old age assistance, school expansion, tax relief, voting reforms, redistricting, an eight hour day for women, hospital control, county governance studies, election law revision, crime causes study, and a unified department of safety. He favored humanitarian aims with no new taxes and prioritizing revenue constraints.
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Richmond
James H. Price
General Assembly
Department of Safety
Snow Deepens Across Roanoke Region With Light Wind
A half inch of snow covered Roanoke and surrounding areas by 2 PM and kept falling with a brief lull. Temperatures rose from 26 to 28 as snow continued in Christiansburg with a stiff wind but no ice. Conditions matched in New Castle, Fincastle, and Buchanan.
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Roanoke
Mercury
Christiansburg
New Castle
Fincastle
Buchanan
Final Cast Set For Elk's Charity Minstrel Hit It Up
Cast selections for the Elks Charity Minstrel Hit It Up have been released. Patrick Meaney directs the two part show with 4 pm Friday Capitol Theatre matinee and 8:30 pm evening. The program blends traditional minstrel with a modern revue including touring back in 1901 act and specialty numbers.
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Elks’ Charity
Patrick Meaney
Capitol Theatre
Louise Miller
Elizabeth Rainsberger
Genevieve Harman
Leslie Fries
Buzzela Jackson
Helen Patton
Elizabeth Keckley
Lydia Biller
Wallace Lutz
Henry Keller
Eugene Russell
Robert Snapp
Robert Legge
Quiet Waters
Ewing School of Dance Art
Ann Williams
Mary Jean Chauderis
Betsy Birmingham
Marion Hurst
Lucille Spillman
Jeanna
Mary Elizabeth Trenary
Soubrette Leads Elks Charity Minstrel Cast
Attractive high school student Miss Athey has a leading role in the Elks Charity Minstrel Hit It Up to be staged Friday afternoon and night with a local cast of over a hundred. She has appeared in many musicals and leads a group that includes Anne Browne Kitty Baker Ruth Pape Elizabeth Rainsberger Genevieve Harman Louise Ensogna Louise Miller and Billie Pappas. Miss Athey will sing Mama I Want To Make Rhythm.
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High Ee
Elks
Miss Athey
Anne Browne
Kitty Baker
Ruth Pape
Elizabeth Rainsberger
Genevieve Harman
Louise Ensogna
Louise Miller
Billie Pappas
Notables Attend Virginia Legislature In Gov Price Inauguration
In Richmond on January 19 the General Assembly opened to usher in Governor James H. Price. Senate President pro tem Henry T. Wickman and Speaker Ashton Covell led sessions as guests including former governors Westmoreland Davis and E. Lee Trinkle and Justice Herbert B. Gregory. Mrs. Price received an ovation as the inaugural events began.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Virginia
James H. Price
E. E. Holland
Suffolk
Senate
Henry T. Wickman
Peery
Jefferson Hotel
Ashton Covell
A. P. Staples
Roanoke
Herbert B. Gregory
State Supreme Court
Westmoreland Davis
E. Lee Trinkle
Price
Unius E. West
State Corporation Commissions
Goveror Homer A. Holt
West Virnia
Industrial Commissioners
State Department
J. Fulmer Bricht
Rich
Harry F. Byrd
Govrnor
Irmer
J Sinclair Brown
Salem
Mrs. Price
John A. Maclean
Ginter Park Presbyterian Church
Saxon W. Holt
Newport News
Henry W. Holt
Supreme Court of Appeals
Abram P. Staples
Capitol
Herbert Gregory
United States
Congress
Luncheon Notice at Market Street Methodist Church
Luncheon served Thursday from 11 30 to 2 p m in the Sunday school room at Market Street Methodist Church. Proceeds support church activities.
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Market Street Methodist Church
Apples Apples Come and Get Them
Grimes Gol ga offers apples at 35 to 50 cents a bushel with Butler's Packing listing offering the bargain as a local sale item.
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Grimes Golga
Butler
Virginia Holds Peaceful Inaugural Military Show
Virginia celebrated the inauguration of its fiftieth post Revolution governor with a grand peace time military pageant. James Hubert Price rode in an open car with Governor George C. Peery as 2 000 uniformed units, from Richmond to Capitol Square, marched in precise formation past Grace Street Belvidere and Franklin amid cheering crowds. The parade featured the Richmond Light Infantry Blues First Virginia Infantry Monticello Guard Alexandria Guards Richmond Grays Norfolk Firemen Band Richmond naval reserve Thomas Jefferson High School band Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech and other civic and military units.
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Richmond
Virginia
James Hubert Price
George C. Peery
Capitol Square
Grace Street
Belvidere
Franklin
Light Infantry
Napoleon
First
Virginia Infantry
George Washington
Monticello
Charlottesville
Alexandria
Richmond Grays
Norfolk
Richmond Naval Reserve
Thomas Jefferson High School of
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
Virginia Swears In James H. Price Governor in Cold Ceremony
James H. Price took the oath at 12 34 pm on the Virginia Capitol portico before a joint Senate and House session as thousands cheered in sub freezing weather. The inaugural parade followed with military displays and remarks from officials including Governor Homer A Holt and Secretary Henry Wallace.
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Richmond
James H. Price
Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia Capitol
Senate
House
Preston W. Campbell
Supreme Court of Appeals
Capitol Square
Ginter Park Presbyterian Church
James H. Price Club
Alexandria
George C. Peery
United States
Virginia
Homer A. Holt
West Virginia
Henry A. Wallace
Edwin M. Watson
Roosevelt
Molasses Arrives At Pure Food Store In New Orleans
New Orleans eager shoppers find molasses just arrived at the Pure Food Store with stock listed at 30 cents a quart. The brief notice notes availability for customers seeking pantry staples.
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New Orleans
Moling and Cather Offer Clearance on Coats and Fabrics
Moling and Cather announce clearance prices on coats snug gies and dress fabrics across all departments. Storewide reductions include outerwear and textiles as part of end of season sale.
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Moling & Cather
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Japan
Doris Duke
Roper
Senate Finance Committee
House Ways and
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Elk
Margaret Jane Athey
Holt
Wallace
Hall of House
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