14 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1930
Page
1
In London, American and British leaders meet with French and Italian officials to push France to reduce its 724000 ton naval total. Delegates aim for about 650000 tons as Italy seeks parity with France while stressing a low overall build.
The Senate approved Charles Evans Hughes with a 52 to 26 vote after a four day clash over his nomination. He will take office February 24 as the eleventh Chief Justice of the United States.
A sub-committee of experts held discussions in London on February 14 AP details continued on page six with updates and expected recommendations.
Detroit February 14 AP two private policemen Jesse Catlin 38 and John Scott 46 employed by a security firm guarding Western Union Telegraph offices were mortally wounded during a failed capture of robbers. One robber was killed, another wounded fled with his companions in a seized car.
Exports from the United States in January declined by 9.646 million while imports rose by 3 million leaving a favorable balance of trade of 105 million for the month. Commerce reports show exports at 417 million, down 71.028 million from January last year, and imports at 312 million, up 3 million from December but 56.897 million lower than January 1928.
Nogales Arizona expects to obtain electrical energy from Tucson until its Public Utilities Consolidated Corporation plant is reconditioned. Mayor Karns met with Joseph Chapman receiver of Foshay interests to discuss options and plans to extend Tucson Gas and Electric lines to Nogales.
News from Taylor reports Lafayette Tlateh, 10, son of Mr and Mrs Jaelk Plateh, was accidentally killed while inspecting a trap line with relatives. A .22 rifle discharged when a boulder he turned over struck the gun at 2 50 p m three miles east of Taylor. Funeral held Monday.
A geography book printed in 1804 was found in Monticello Indiana in the Mia library by Mrs Genevieve Shaw, through the efforts of her parents Mr and Mrs Gene Reth.
Henry Ford announced plans to devote the rest of his life and $100 million to founding schools in various parts of the United States. He aims for large institutions teaching academic and vocational subjects, with self supporting operation and later adding arts, commercial, and mechanical training. He criticized crime as tied to failed education and said communities should not influence his approach.
James Howard Snook former Ohio State University professor under death sentence for murder filed papers with the U S Supreme Court seeking relief. Ohio Supreme Court had stayed execution to allow petitioning the U S Supreme Court and may request further postponement before the Feb 28 date.
D. W. Reinhardt of Globe is named grand prelate and He. J. Wilkie of Globe becomes domain superintendent in Arizona Knights of Pythias. Appointments announced by H. R. Sisk of Nogales, grand chancellor, at a meeting last night.
Washington reports the death of Fred T. Dubois a former United States senator from Idaho and member of the international joint commission He died at his home after a brief illness He was 75 years old and born May 28 1851 in Crawford County Illinois
Arizona marks its 18th anniversary as a state with offices closed in observance. Schools hold programs statewide to celebrate the occasion while Taft’s enabling act of February 14, 1912, is recalled as the moment Arizona joined the union after 49 years as a territory.
Washington press report says Kansas Attorney General Smith will be allowed to cross examine Walter W. Liggett, magazine writer, before the house judiciary committee next Wednesday. Liggett claimed liquor could be obtained in any Kansas town within minutes of arriving.
Washington February reports Lt. Taft former Chief Justice Taft shows marked improvement and signs a document believed to express regret over retirement to his former colleagues on the bench.
The George Rogers Clark Memorial Commission selected C. Hirons and F. W. Mellor of New York City as architects for the Vin cennes Indiana memorial building. The February 14 action names the firm to design the edifice.
Florence Arizona February 14 AP Dr R W Brown former prison physician signed an affidavit declaring Eva Dugan insane The move aims to trigger a sanity trial for the condemned woman as her attorney seeks a court order Warden Lorenzo Wright may request a jury sanity hearing under state law The warden said he was not thoroughly convinced there was cause for a hearing
A. Betts of Phoenix was elected Grand Master of the Masonic lodge of Arizona at the annual celebration in Douglas yesterday. Col. Cilley of Phoenix was chosen deputy grand master. Betts and other officers were installed as the 1950 convention ended last night.
Charleston Mo Feb 13 AP United States Attorney C P Cole of Little Rock Ark says postal inspectors arrested Mack Lyons formerly of Bee Branch Ark in Phoenix Arizona on a mail fraud charge tied to a fraudulent hunting dog business operating until recently at Heber Springs Ark A hearing for Lyons prior to removal to Little Rock is planned before a federal commissioner in Phoenix Feb 9 195?
The War Department announced Lieutenant James Downing, a well known army aviation pilot, submitted his resignation to become effective in early February. His decision follows years of distinguished service with the aviation branch and pauses in active duty anticipated as the resignation takes effect.
Chicago police report two robbers killed and 672 arrests in the first five days of a city wide foray against criminals. A cab driver still lives. a tradesman killed one intruder with a gi in a store. 27 gas carriers indicted. 12 robberies reported. 3,000 plus arrests total.
Warrelington Feb 1 The plan by Senator Couzens Republican Michigan would reorganize the Federal Power Commission by replacing the three cabinet members with three civilian appointees and granting broader authority to hire assistant personnel.
Hollywood reports that screen star Noah Beery is recovering more rapidly than expected after an appendicitis operation performed Wednesday evening at a Hollywood hospital. There is no immediate danger, hospital attaches said. Beery is resting easily.
General Morales Sarmento a noted Portuguese soldier and military writer died today in Lisbon. He was widely regarded as Portugal's greatest military figure by many observers and historians.
Chicago plans to issue half January pay totaling 1 805 000 dollars to 20 000 employees, funded by borrowing from city funds and tax anticipation warrants. City Controller George K Schmidt and City Treasurer Charles S Peterson arranged the plan after Peterson returned from Mexico City.
About 300 Albion college students rioted in Albion Michigan after hours of celebration. They smashed jail doors and forced police to accept a peace terms. Police took names of many defendants as officers failed to jail them or confine them in the theatre back room. Dr John K Seaton blamed theatre owner George Bohn for the unrest.
Bar silver prices in New York on Fe b 11 show Mexican dollars aged 6 to 8 years quoted at a steady level, with market observers noting limited movement and stable demand.
Lieutenants W. W. White and Clement McMullen depart Municipal Airport Newark at 7:30 AM aiming to set a speed record from Newark to Buenos Aires in a single mutated Lockheed-Vexe monoplane with no planned stops to Miami first.
A gang in the West River delta south of Canton seized twelve Standard Oil vessels carrying oil valued at $509,000 gold. The American consul protested to the Canton military as authorities in Hunan Kiangsi Hueh Szechwan Anhwei and Jiangsu provinces confront rising banditry.
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