Armed Bandits Hold Pine River in Nighttime Robbery
Six gun equipped men seized Pine River residents during a two hour raid led by a ruse of official duty. They looted the Horrigan drug store and Hill hardware, took cash and jewelry, and forced residents from homes before fleeing toward Brainerd with four men bound in a basement and three women confined.
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Pine River
Minn
F. E. Little
Brainerd
Frank Marsh
Marsh
Ole Houghward
Horrigan
Benjamin Horrigan
Senator Ashurst Withdraws From Prohibition Hearings
Senator Ashurst Democrat of Arizona withdrew from a Senate judiciary subcommittee panel set to hold hearings on altering prohibition laws. He defended his votes for the eighteenth amendment and Volstead act, saying relaxing prohibition is a waste of effort while people seek jobs. Senator Black of Alabama was named to replace him by Judiciary Committee Chairman Norris.
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Washington
Ashurst
Arizona
Senate Judiciary
Prohibition
Black
Alabama
Norris
Judiciary Committee
Shot Down Because He Had No Money
Chicago dispatch reports Joseph Rose, 46, a shoe store owner, shot and killed when two robbers demanded money. Rose said he had none, a pistol was fired twice, and police found an empty till and pockets. No suspects named.
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Chicago
Joseph Rose
Rose
Bargain Offer Of Daily Mail Ends December 31
Northern Arizona readers have saved 1.50 on each Winslow Daily Mail subscription during the Third Annual offer. The $4.50 yearly rate ends at 8 p.m. Thursday December 31. Unsubscribed readers have two days to sign up or renew. postmarked orders by December 31 are acknowledged. office remains open to 8 p.m. that day. no extension.
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Northern
Arizona
Winslow Daily Mail
United States Society Aims to Develop National Leaders
The United States Society forms to cultivate informed leaders from U.S. youth. Board members include Calvin Coolidge Elihu Root Newton D Baker Owen D Young and John Grier Hibben. David Lawrence chairs the group with Mary Roberts Rinehart as vice president and Breckinbridge Long as secretary treasurer. Members are chosen for high school and college debate excellence from model state legislatures, with delegates advancing to a national model congress.
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Washington
United States Society
Calvin Coolidge
Elihu Root
Newton D. Baker
Owen D. Young
John Grier Hibben
Princetown University
David Lawrence
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Breckinbridge Long
Lawrence
Speaker Hannon Resolutions to Limit Extra Session
Phoenix bulletin reports Speaker M J Hannon introduced a concurrent resolution to direct the Tenth Legislature to act in an expeditious manner and to serve without pay if the session lasts past January 7. The measure aims to constrain the extraordinary session and streamline work.
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Phoenix, Ariz
M. J. Hannon
House
Republicans weighing third party push for 1932
Washington reports Republicans and independents mull a possible third party if neither major convention nominates a preferred candidate. The note signals growing discontent within GOP circles and the potential for a new political grouping in 1932.
Icc Allows Quick Rail Rate Hikes West of Mississippi
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized railroads west of the Mississippi to implement rate increases on one day's notice effective immediately. The action gives carriers rapid ability to adjust fares and charges amid evolving economic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Wage Settlement Near for Southern Pacific Shopmen
Amicable talks over a ten percent wage cut for Southern Pacific shopmen continued in San Francisco with workers gaining three of four demanded points. H G Kinney stated the company would match benefits if further concessions reduce the cut, and guarantee similar raises as brotherhoods receive in future deals.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
H. G. Kinney
Brotherhood
Convict Shot Dead in California Prison Escape Try
At San Quentin a 28 year old Black convict Hughes Adams attempted to escape from the prison. Guards opened fire in the alleyway wounding seven others and killing Adams. Guard L E Jones was shot in the foot. All wounded inmates were treated and released. Adams had lit a cigarette in the mess hall, breaking rules.
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San Quentin Prison
Cal
Hughes Adams
Adams
L. E. Jones
Andrews Questions Witnesses On Coast
Los Angeles reports Phoenix district attorney Lloyd J. Andrews questioning prosecution witnesses for Winnie Ruth Judd trial. Andrews plans to seek the death penalty and contests her insanity defense as the January 14 start date approaches in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lloyd J. Andrews
Phoenix
Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Leroi
Hedvig Samuelson
Andrews
Garner Talks Democratic Revenue Plans
Speaker Garner said Democrats expect to raise 200 million dollars in revenue without new taxes by closing loopholes in existing laws. He noted no unified party program, only individual proposals, and the Ways and Means Committee faces an uncertain report to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garner
Treasury
Texas Representative
Ways and Means
House
Not Dead Abe Cohen Returns Amid Lake Michigan Mystery
In Chicago on December 29 a ruse unfolded as mourners prepared for Abe Cohen's funeral. A revived Abe disputed the coffin claim, revealing the body had been taken from Lake Michigan days earlier, forcing the coroner to search anew.
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Chicago
Abe Cohen
Abe
Lake Michigan
Forty Railroads Post November Income Decline
The first forty railroads reporting earnings for November show net operating income of 29,165,000, down 37.3 percent from 1930, while gross revenues totaled 195,206,000 versus 256,730,000 a year earlier.
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New York
Striking Workers Demand Ten Day Bonus at Hankow Mills
About thirty thousand cotton mill workers in Hankow China walked out today after failing to win a year end bonus of ten days pay. Police and soldiers kept guard over the mills as the strike began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
China
Arizona Weather: Partly Cloudy and Cold Night
Partly cloudy weather forecast for Arizona with colder conditions tonight. East portions may see frost in the south central and southeast regions, while Wednesday looks generally fair.
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Arizona
They Have a Dog But No License in Quincy
Dec 29 report from Quincy shows Bobby Hardy aged 5 and his younger brother asking Police Clerk Jack Pottle for work to earn a dog license. They scrub floors at city hall and secure the license for their dog.
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Quincy
Bobby Hardy
Jack Pottle
Arizona Weather Averages Shift With Snow Storms Across State
Rain and snow swept Arizona with officials predicting fair weather by nightfall. Salt River Valley reservoirs rose to 510 715 acre feet from 159 394 a year earlier while Flagstaff reported heavy snow and 4 to 6 inches by morning. Williams faced blizzard conditions and Winslow saw light snow with ongoing forecasts of more.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Flagstaff
Williams
Winslow
Severe December Storm Disrupts Train and Ship Service
A record December storm pushed inland causing major transport disruption, gushing streams and hundreds of damaged homes in lowland areas as trains and ships faced widespread interruptions.
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Los Angeles
Meat stamping fee contested in Arizona court battle
Torrea Packing Company sues the livestock sanitary board in Superior Court seeking $2,072.60 the state collected as a 20 cent stamping fee on each animal slaughtered in July through October. Packery argues federal inspection and stamping make state inspections unnecessary.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Torrea Packing Company
Livestock Sanitary Board
Case of John Moore to be reviewed for commutation
In Winston-Salem on December 29, the case of John Moore, a Black man sentenced to die for first degree burglary after entering a sleeping girl's room and stealing her shoes, is to be reviewed by Tyre C. Taylor, governor Gardner's executive counsel. Moore's attorneys expect a commutation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N. C
John Moore
Tyre C. Taylor
Gardner
Famous Pioneer Photographer Dies in Billings Montana
L. A. Huffman aged 78 died of a heart attack in Billings Montana. His photographs of pioneer life gained wide circulation including images of Theodore Roosevelt as a rancher in Montana and scenes with army officers scouts Indian chiefs and cattle men.
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Billings
Mont
L. A. Huffman
Montana
Theodore Roosevelt
JAS ADVANGE TO CAPTURE CHINESE TOWN
Chinese capital city Chinchow in Manchuria was ordered evacuated by Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang as troops withdraw behind the great wall of China.
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Jas Advange
Peiping
Chang Hsueh-liang
Chinchow
Manchuria
Great Wall of China
Japanese Drive Captures Panshanhsien in Manchuria
From Yingkow, Manchuria on December 29, Japanese forces took Panshanhsien after aerial bombardment and armored trucks. Cavalry and infantry followed to camp for the night as the drive advances toward Kowpangtze, midway from Mukden to Chin chow, with a possible push toward Chinchow. A second detachment left Mukden for Hsinmintum to join the operation.
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Yingkow
Manchuria
Panshanhsien
Kowpangtze
Tawa
Mukden
Chinchow
State Barber Board Member Resigns Post
W K Noles of Globe resigns from the Arizona state board of barbers and cosmetologists after charges of license favoritism. Governor Hunt appoints Paul Hartman of Phoenix to replace him. Craver of Phoenix remains on the commission following the push for resignation.
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Phoenix, Ariz
W. K. Noles
Globe
State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Hunt
Paul Hartman
Phoenix
Noles
Phoenix Barbarers’ Union
Globeman
Charles Craver
Einstein To Reach San Pedro Tonight
Dr. Albert Einstein and Frau Einstein will arrive in San Pedro tonight aboard the Portland from Germany and spend two months near Pasadena studying cosmic problems at Mt. Wilson Observatory. Officials confirm customs clearance will occur this evening after their voyage and quarantine concerns were eased.
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San Pedro
Cal
Albert Beinstein
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Pasadena
Einstein
Portland
Germany
Senator Moses declines radio contract for weekly congressional comment
Friends of Senator George H. Moses say he refused 15000 dollars a year for a 15 minute weekly radio broadcast. He argued that remaining in the Senate would restrict his on air views and compromise delicate territory, making his opinions worthless otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
George H. Moses
Senate
Distance Record Attempt Ends in Wreck in Oran
French aviators Jean Mermoz and Capt Rene Mailloux failed to set a new distance record in a closed circuit flight when their plane wrecked on takeoff at Oran Algeria. Neither flyer was injured.
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Oran
Algiera
Jean Mermoz
Rene Mailloux
Irish statesman Sir James O'Connor dies in London
The Rt. Hon. Sir James O'Connor former attorney general for Ireland died today in London. He was 459.
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London
James O’connor
Ireland
Government Consolidation Aims to Cut Federal Costs
President announces plan to consolidate departments and bureaus to reduce federal spending. Proposals include moving the shipping board to commerce, unifying educational activities, creating a construction bureau, merging conservation and public health efforts, with veterans affairs already streamlined under VA saving up to 15 million yearly.
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Washington
Congress
Shipping ‘Board
Department of Commerce
Breau
Army
Navy
Veterans’ Administration
Hines
Canton Faction Controls China's New Government
Nanking December 29 Eugene Chen former foreign minister of Hankow appointed foreign minister of the new Chinese government by the Kuomintang central executive committee. The cabinet shows a distinct Leftist tendency with figures from the Canton and Nanking factions holding key posts in finance communications railways war navy education and justice.
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Nanking
China
Eugene Chen
Hankow
Central Executive Committee
Kuomintang
Nationalist Party
Huang Han Liang
Chen Ming Shu
State legislators advance bills for institutions and highway speed limits
In Phoenix on December 29, the extraordinary session of the Tenth Legislature moved bills for state institution appropriations totaling over 1300000, including a women’s reform school and state prison. A speed limit bill proposed by Senator R T Jones would remove the 35 mph cap, setting detailed speeds by zone and conditions such as school hours and grade crossings.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Senate
House
Hunt
Arizona
R. T. Jones
Pinal County
Oklahoma Slayer Sentenced To Die
Newkirk Oklahoma December 29 Gomez a 20 year old American born Mexican youth was sentenced by District Judge Claude Duggl to die in the electric chair March 11 after pleading to robbery with firearms He confessed to holding up J A Armstrong a Ponca City merchant on February 18 shooting him and stealing a watch two fifty and the car Armstrong body was found near Fairfax Gomez born in Chanute Kansas.
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Newkirk
Okla
Gnaco
Gomez
Claude Duggl
J. A. Armstrong
Ponca City
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