Bitter impeachment rift shocks House in Roosevelt dispute
Washington July 23 A bitter clash over whether President Roosevelt violated his oath and warrants impeachment sparked an uproar in the House. Rep Fish accused Democratic leaders of polluting constitutional functions while Republicans argued against charges. Scattered notes hint at further developments on charges.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Representative Warren
D-Nc
Representative Fish
R-Ny
Fish
Knut
Minnesota
de Priest
Congress
Rep. Fish
House of Representatives
Gandhi
Rep. Snell
French Banker Questioned by Detectives
Coles Neidecker banker was taken to police headquarters for questioning regarding his closed Travelers Bank in Paris. He was not arrested and remains under instructions from the State Department and French police. He was taken from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel by Detective Edward Fitzgerald to Assistant Chief Inspector John J. Ryan. Paris authorities said they would break the bank seals to inspect its books to clarify the affair surrounding Neidecker.
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New York
Neidecker
Edward Fitzgerald
Waldorf- Astoria Hotel
Europe
John J. Ryan
Paris
Travelers’ Bank
B. Coles Neidecker
United States
Thirteen New Paralysis Cases Reported Across Virginia
Virginia health officials announced thirteen new cases of infantile paralysis in three counties previously untouched. Two in Orange, one in Bedford, one in Fairfax, and nine more across Mecklenburg Albemarle Brunswick Fauquier Goochland Halifax Pittsylvania and Tazewell. Total cases since June 1 reach 204 with 152 since July 1.
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Richmond
Virginia Health Department
Orange
Bedford
Fairfax
Mecklenburg
Albemarle
Brunswick
Fauquier
Goochland
Halifax
Pittsylvania
Tazewell
Factory Foreman Electrocuted During Repairs
Ivan E. Sheffler a 33 year old superintendent at Waynesboro Knitting Company in Pennsylvania was electrocuted while repairing a metal cabinet at the mill in Hagerstown Maryland Barr Stoops a helper received no effect from the current Sheffler was drilling a hole when the drill rested against his chest and the shock halted his heart and circulatory system
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Hagerstown
Ivan E. Sheffler
Waynesboro
Barr Stoops
Sheffler
May Consider Application For Water Project Funds
City Manager Arthur M Field said after a conference with Col E T Clark of Washington connected with the PWA that the applications committee is to meet this week to consider funds for a new water supply source. The project costs 532000 with 45 percent sought as a grant. The Virginia PWA administrator Col J A Anderson has approved the application and it was sent to Washington weeks ago.
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Arthur M. Field
Col. E. T Clark
Washington
PWA
Col. J. A. Anderson
Virginia
Yard Party in Stephenson Draws Support for Youth Benefit
A yard party is planned in Stephenson, Virginia, on July 25 to benefit young people. If rain interrupts, the event moves to the following night. Proceeds will fund youth programs and activities.
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Stephenson
Explosion Devastates Peoria Distillery Wrecking $2.5 Million Loss
Two presumed dead, about a dozen injured after a massive blast at Hiram Walker distillery in Peoria Illinois. Fire destroyed the rackhouse housing six million gallons of whiskey, with flames reaching high as crews fought blazes amid low water pressure. Special railroad switching crews moved liquor cars to safety.
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Peoria
Ill
Hiram Walker
Frank Dornberger
John Barton
William Hulsebus
Dornberzer
Bartonsville
Peoria Heights
H. F. Wilkie
Swimming Pool Closes To Under 16 As Health Measure
Snag Sargent announced the American Legion pool will close to all children under 16 until further notice. The action follows a health officer Dr L M Allen request to prevent infantile paralysis spread. No cases in the city yet, church and civic groups cooperate with authorities.
Senate Nears Vote on AAA Amendments and Hearings Resumed
On Capitol Hill the Senate nears a vote on AAA amendments while the lobby committee resumes hearings. The House takes up a liquor control bill as debates begin on a reciprocal tariff rider after committee amendments were completed yesterday. The Interstate Commerce Committee heard a rail pension bill opposed by rail coordinator Joseph B. Eastman and passed several District of Columbia bills.
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Associated Preéégs
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Joseph B. Eastman
Apple plants expand facilities in Winchester and Shenandoah Valley
Improvements costing thousands are under way at the Winchester Cold Storage Company and the Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company. Winchester builds a new packing plant and a 500 foot rail switch by the B and O. about 15 workers for a week. Shenandoah Valley adds enlargements to three buildings cannery press house and warehouse with potential new employees. No clear change in Winchester Cold Storage force yet.
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Winchester Cold Storage Company
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester Cold Storage
Last Rites for Edwin Harloe Jr.
The funeral for Edwin H. Harloe Jr. was held today at 4 PM from his parents home at 311 West Clifford Street. Rev. Dr Luther A Thomas and Rev. Dr Hubert Sydenstricker officiated with the Handley band and Handley high school seniors in attendance. six band members served as pallbearers. The young man died after a motorcycle accident.
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Edwin H. Harloe, Jr
Homer Harloe
West Clifford Street
Luther A. ‘Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Handley Band
Handley High School
Mr. Harlee
Ralph Summel
Charles J. Lillis
George Resseguie
Herbert Baker
Charles Harper
Gordon McInturff
Britain massing strongest fleet in Mediterranean
Britain announces an 80 000 ton increase to the Mediterranean force with added fast ships centered at Malta. The move aims to strengthen the home fleet without treaty violations and is not a gesture toward Italy amid East Africa events. It includes the Hood Renown Repulse as part of a faster Elizabeth class and the Glorious aircraft carrier joining the Mediterranean squadron.
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London
East Africa
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Malta
Red Sea
Italy
Britain
Elizabeth
Glorious
Grade Crossing Elimination To Get a Hearing
Richmond Virginia July 23 tentative allocation of about 3 700 000 in federal funds for grade crossing elimination in Virginia awaits a public hearing next week. Highway Commissioner H G Shirley said the plan covers key sites while remaining projects await list finalization with railroads and local governments sharing costs. Federal total about 7 000 000 will fund rights of way and keep 50 workers employed for a year with start-up in about 90 days.
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Richmond
Virginia
H. G. Shirley
Shirley
Forirginia
Ork
Strong Competition To Play Park Here This Week End
The Park Association faces tough opponents this weekend after a 22 game win streak. Saturday brings the Rann Dept. Store team, highly regarded in the district, to town and Sunday the Majestic team returns with Connie Wyche promising an ace pitcher to avenge an earlier defeat. Vic Keen touts Baltimore Police as a stronger club than Shenandoah Champs, raising the stakes for locals.
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Park Association
Rann Dept. Store
Culpeper
Majestic
Connie Wyche
Radio Boys
West Point
Baltimore Police
Vic Keen
Shenandoah Champs
Two Peasants Die In a Clash
In Mexico City on July 23 two peasants were killed in Villa Juarez during an uprising against Governor Rafael Villarreal of Tamaulipas and local municipal authorities gaining strength in the state.
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Mexico City
Villa_Juerez
Rafael Villarreal
Tamaulipas
Land values rise as farmhome trend returns to Midwest
In Omaha officials of the Federal Land Bank report farm land prices up 15 to 33 percent over last year as the back-to-the-farm movement boosts markets across Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming. The strongest gains occur in northern Iowa southeastern South Dakota and eastern Nebraska with over half of buyers being farmers seeking homes.
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Omaha, Neb
Middle West
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Federal Land Bank
Shipyards Reopen at Camden After Strike
Camden New Jersey July 23 The New York Shipbuilding Corporation reopened its yards to admit workers no longer sympathetic with the strike. Minor clashes occurred but no serious injuries. Company says 550 workers returned while strikers cite 320. Normal force about 4600. Plant operating for first time since last May and to continue tomorrow.
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Camden
N. J
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Reprieve Granted for Two Negroes in Coleman Murder Case
Governor Peery granted a reprieve until August 28 for John Shell and Joe Jackson, both convicted of murdering Mr and Mrs John Thomas Coleman in Spotsylvania county. They were awaiting execution at the penitentiary when Richmond attorney E A Norrell sought time to pursue a writ of error from the state Supreme Court.
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Richmond
Peery
John Shell
Joe Jackson
John Thomas Coleman
Spotsylvania County
E. A. Norrell
Supreme Court of Appeals
Spotsylvania
Hagerstown Boy Drowns In Creek
Nine year old Leon Koontz son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Koontz of Hagerstown drowned in Antietam creek while playmates watched. He went beyond his depth and the youths could not rescue him. Police recovered the body and attempted artificial respiration without success.
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Hagerstown
Leon Koontz
Charles L. Koontz
Antiettam Creek
Here
Pool closed to children under 16 at Winchester Golf Club
The Winchester Golf Club announced its swimming pool would be closed to children under 16 to cooperate with health authorities to prevent infantile paralysis from spreading. Club authorities hope younger children may use the pool again soon.
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Winchester
Golf Club
Moscow delivers permit to fly over Canada for polar flight
The Soviet embassy gave a permit to fly over Canada to the crew of the aircraft planning a California flight via the North Pole. The action was reported from Moscow on July 23.
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Canada
Moscow
Wie
Aviet
California
North Pole
Box Social Postponed For Sacred Heart Benefit
A box social planned for tomorrow at Miss Margret Kelchner's home to benefit the Church of the Sacred Heart has been postponed indefinitely, officials announced today.
Absence of Italian Minister Sparks Ethiopian Sensation
In Addis Ababa on July 23 Emperor Haile Selassie marked his 44th birthday with royal splendor as the Italian minister Luigi Orazo Conte Vinci-Gigliucci refused to attend the reception and a later banquet. An American demonstration greeted William Perry George, U.S. chargé d’affaires, with cheers and fluttering flags signaling strong pro American sentiment. Two banquets were planned that night, including a royal gathering for Ethiopian chieftains and a diplomatic banquet with gifts and ceremonial hospitality. The British warned missionaries' families to leave the country amid tensions with Italy, signaling a volatile diplomatic climate.
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Addis Ababa
Hatle Selassie
Italy
Ethiopia
Luigi Orazo Conte Vinci-Gigliucci
William Perry George
United States
George
America
Ee Jem of
Umanjaranjem
London
World News At A Glance Highlights Across Centers
Terre Haute reports widespread store closures as strike actions paralyze the city. Washington notes a comeback from drought while relief officials press to purge workers who reject job offers. The president faces renewed pressure over trade talks without Senate assent. In Milan federal prison bound for Margaret Waley. Overseas Britain concentrates naval power near Malta en route to Red Sea. Haile Selassie marks 44th anniversary amid grand ceremony. Italy bond prices fall as stocks rally in Rome.
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Washington
Relief Administration
Senate
Tacoma
Wash
Margaret Waley
Federal Women’s
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Mich
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Great Britain
Meditteranean
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Red Sea
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Germany
National Association of
Catholic War Veterans
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France
Italy
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Rome
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