Mohawk Talisman Collision Under Federal Inquiry
Federal Inquiry begins into the January collision between the liner Mohawk and freighter Talisman. Captain Edmund Wang testifies the Mohawk swerved off course with no warning, as both ships met offshore near Sea Girt New Jersey. The Talisman backs away after the hole is made. observers critique the skipper’s actions.
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New York
Edmund Wang
Talisman
Wang
Dodsey
Sea Girl
N. J
Karl C. Neilson
Steamboat Inspection Service
Navesink Highlands
Sea Girt
Neilson
Preparing For Another Blast
Ches tertown residents begin stocking food as a new siege of bad weather looms. Light snow continues, and several fires near homes strain firefighters due to overheated flues stoves and faulty piping.
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Chestertown
Ann
Lost tortoise shell glasses with bi focal lenses
Reward offered for return of a pair of tortoise shell bi focal glasses. Reporter notes a Star Of fice marking and a postal reference. Please contact if found.
County Schools Delayed to Wednesday Await Open Roads
County superintendent Leslie D. Kline announced schools will not open until Wednesday January 30 and only in districts where bus routes are passable. Engineer G. P. Bozel reported few county roads will be usable by Monday with crews working through the period. If buses cannot operate next Wednesday, schools stay closed until a later weekly reopening is announced.
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Leslie D. Kline
G. P. Bozel
Reilly Reveals New Hauptmann Alibi Witnesses
Brooklyn January 26 Edward J Reilly chief defense lawyer for Bruno Richard Hauptmann said a new surprise witness will testify Hauptmann was at a Bronx gasoline station the night of the kidnapping the man has written proof of his conversation with Hauptmann The witness would place Hauptmann away from Hopewell on the abduction night and recount a dog related dispute involving Hauptmanns wife’s baker employer Christian Fredericksen Reilly also said he has two other witnesses he considers essential to the defense though he would not disclose their identities or the specifics of their testimony
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Edward J. Reilly
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Bronxx
Reilly
Hopewell
Charles A. Lindbergh
Plains
Christian Fredericksen
Carpenter
Sleds Hitching to Cars Draw City Warning
Complaints rise as boys hitch sleds to car rears and coast past Handley school. Driver hazards seen when cars stop suddenly and other motorists pull from intersections. Officer vows to summon both youngsters and drivers aiding the practice and push for daytime roping off South Cameron Street.
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Handley School
Jack
Jill
Cameron Street
Valley Authority Withdraws Offer In North Alabama Deal
The Tennessee Valley Authority withdrew its offer in response to Alabama Power Company preferred stockholders petition for an injunction to stop TVA from acquiring 14 municipal distribution systems in North Alabama.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Valley Authority
Alabama Power Company
TVA
Alabama
Funeral Rites For Miss Gordon
Funeral services for the late Miss Elizabeth Gordon will be held Sunday at 1 PM from Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church. The Rev. R. B. Campbell will officiate. Interment follows in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Miss Gordon leaves a number of brothers and sisters.
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Elizabeth Gordon
Gordon
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
R. B. Campbell
Mount Hebron
Feed The Birds Quail Appeal By Game Warden
Game Warden F. W. Pingley urges immediate action to feed bobwhite quail during harsh conditions. He notes stock remains post season and stresses that feeding costs are modest compared to bird losses, urging landowners and hunters to help by providing scratch feed or allowing feeding on lands used for hunting.
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Bens
Game Department
Judge Tavenner Delayed By Snow Drift Thursday
Judge Tavenner returned from Richmond after attending a conference of trial justices. He described a five hour bus delay east of Upperville due to heavy snow as the party moved toward Washington. He said the trip yielded enjoyable experiences and valuable information.
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Judge Tavenner
A. J. Tavenner
Richmond
Tavenner
Washington, D. C
Upperville
Ashington
Mr Ripley One For His Book
In New York two Arthur Fields traveled under similar names. Arthur N. Field, Worcester treasurer, stayed in room 11, and Arthur M. Field, Winchester city manager, in room 110. The Worcester Standard and Advertiser arrived in his copy with bilingual budget text and two color printing.
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New York
Arthur N. Field
Worcester
Cape Province
South Africa
Arthur M. Field
Winchester
Field
Worcester Standard and Advertiser
Sheriff Sale At J. W. Costello Farm Near Middletown
Sheriff sale scheduled for Wednesday January 30 at 11 a m. on the J W Costello farm two and a half miles east of Middletown. Auction includes horses cattle sheep feed and all farm equipment.
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J. W. Costello
Middletown
Makers of Arms Rivalry and the 1933 Collusion Question
Hugh S. Johnson told Congress that American munitions makers were “lily white” compared with others and backed the McSwain bill to curb war profits. He denied knowing of 1933 bidders’ collusion and argued for private plants supplementing government munitions, opposing immediate conscription of industry in war.
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Washington
Hughs. Johnson
House Military Committee
NRA
United States
Senate Munitions Committee
Firepatrick
Dn.y
Johnson
Campbell Promoted to Assistant Manager at Ward Co
C S Campbell formerly in charge of mens wear at the Montgomery Ward store has been promoted to assistant manager. He will report to Bristol Tennessee on Monday and will be stationed there. He plans to move with his infant son to join him soon after. Campbell came here from Baltimore and has many friends at the local store.
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C. S. Campbell
Montgomery Ward
Bristol
Tenn
Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Baltimore
Tribute From Handley Library
One hundred years ago to morrow a boy born in Enniscorthy Ireland to a carpenter and innkeeper rose to become a judge in America. He learned his trade then studied law, began practice at twenty six, and by forty was elected judge. He amassed a fortune and died February 15 1895. John Handley lies in Mount Hebron. His zeal for learning funded broad city education.
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Enniscorthy
County
Waxford
Ireland
America
John Handley
Mount Hebron
Central Relief Agency Planned by City Advisors
An advisory group of five outlined steps to form a central relief agency to coordinate charitable work, reduce duplication, and streamline city welfare funding. The plan calls for a five member citizen panel, a survey of local agencies, and the creation of a social service exchange under the city manager.
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Arthur M
Red Cross
Welfare Board
District Nurses’ Association
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Huey Long Claims Murder Plot By Officials Surrounded by Guards
Senator Huey P. Long testified at a Baton Rouge hearing that four sheriffs a district attorney and possibly a judge plotted to murder him. He said armed guards protected the Capitol as he alleged a conspiracy to block his return trip near Dead Man's curve and kill him.
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Fred
Fred. O’ Rourke
The
Square Association
Long
Ring
Baton Rouge
National Guard
O. K. Allen
Huey P. Long
State House
John Pred Odom
East Baton Rouge Parish
Iberville
West Feliciana
Standard Oil Company
World News at a Glance
Domestic reports estimate flood damage at 3 million dollars with 27 dead across three states and 25 000 exposed. Other items note Mohawk disaster death toll at 46 off New Jersey coast and various regional political or legal developments.
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New York
Jersey
Baltimore
Herbert R. O’conner
Violet Hilton
Richmond
and Legenza
Flemington
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Cros
Cotton suede sport clothes sale by Lutz and Conrad
Miss Gertrude Lutz and Miss A F Conrad offer cotton suede sport clothes for six dollars and up. The sale runs Monday January 28 from 10 30 a m to 3 p m at Hotel Jack.
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Gertrude Lutz
A. F. Conrad
Mon
Board of Equalization Sessions Set at City Hall
The Board of Equalization will be at City Hall on February 4 5 6 7 and 8 from 1 30 to 4 30 PM each day for taxpayers to apply for real estate assessment equalization.
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Board of Equalization
Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags Ad
Help wanted notice for large clean cotton rags recruitment listing STAR OFFICE as the contact source.
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Lp-Tf
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Central Press
van Raalte
Wests
Margaret L. Hodgson
Valley Authority
Miss Gordon
Warren County
Front Royal News
Star Today
US and Company
F. W. Pingley
Mr. Ripley
McSwain Bill
House Committee
Ward Company
Handley Library
Louisiana
Department of Welfare
Dictator
Kingfish
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