Muscle Shoals Deadlock Resolved by Bipartisan Accord
Washington reports a ten year House Senate deadlock over Muscle Shoals ended as conferees and a House majority signed a compromise. It authorizes government operation of the $150 million power plant, nitrate plant leases for fertilizer production, and construction of transmission lines from Wilson Dam. The deal allocates 15 percent of nitrate plant power for fertilizer products and allows a president approved share of secondary power. The Cove Creek dam on Clinch River remains part of the package with a one year deadline to lease the nitrate plants.
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Washington
House
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Wilson Dam
Cove Creek
Clinch River
Appropriations Committee
Dry bill debate marks Arizona House session
In Phoenix on February 18 the Arizona House prepares for a roll call vote on Gertrude Bryan Leeper’s enforcement bill following a two and a half hour debate. Leeper and T R Cureton led support while Speaker Hanon opposed. Greenlee county’s veteran legislator pledged a full attendance vote to reveal who is dry or wet.
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Phoenix
Ariz
House of Representatives
Arizona
Gertrude Bryan Leeper
Leeper
T.R. Cureton
M. J. Hannon
Greenlee County
Thirty Six Die in Chinese Train Wreck Near Hankow
A train wreck near Linyang about 100 miles north of Hankow left thirty six dead and seventy two injured. Heavy snowfall disrupted lines and wires delaying the report reaching Hankow until today.
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Hankow
China
Linyang
Here
Thirty Arrested In Pennsylvania Clash
In Greensburg Pennsylvania a clash occurred when strikers from Edna No 2 mine of Hillman Coal and Coke confronted Edna No 1 mine workers and residents of John Carr Coal company. One man was struck with a brick and Dorothy Altman a 14 year old girl was knocked down but not seriously hurt. Thirty people were arrested and brought to the town.
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Greensburg
Edna No. 2
Hillman Coal and Coke Company
Edna No. 1
John Carr Coal Company
Carr Company
Dorothy Altman
Edna No.1
Weather Update for Arizona and New Mexico
Fair tonight and Thursday with little change in temperatures across the region.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Sanity Hearing Could Save Foster From Gallows
In Florence Arizona in February 1872 a Superior court jury will decide if Charles R Foster of Claysville Pennsylvania is sane to determine his fate. He was convicted of first degree murder for the killing near Benson two years ago and sentenced to death. Foster's latest appeal for a new trial and for commutation to life has been denied.
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Charles R. Foster
Cochise County
Foster
Arizona Supreme Court
Railway Service To Death Valley Ends
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the Death Valley Railroad to lift its rails ending service in Death Valley California. The line built at a $465000 investment largely for borax removal is being abandoned as other transportation suffices for remaining residents.
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Death Valley
Washington
Death Valley of California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Death Valley Railroad Company
Louis Wolheim Dies Beloved Bad Man of Films
Louis Wolheim a famed character actor known as the bad man of the screen died at six am today in Los Angeles following an abdominal ailment tied to a strict weight loss diet for a film role. He was about forty and had undergone an operation after which a possible second procedure was discussed.
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Los Angeles
Louis Wolheim
Hollywood
Clarence Hopkins
Williams Barred From Schneider Cup Races
Royal Aero Club officials announced the Schneider Cup entry list is closed and Lt. Williams of the United States cannot be admitted. The list closed December 31 with France and Italy challenging Britain’s possession of the cup under existing rules.
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London
Royal Aero Club
Lieutenant Williams
France
Italy
Brittain
United States
Gandhi And Lord Irwin Talk Again
In New Delhi Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin the viceroy of India met for three hours to probe a way out of India's political crisis. Gandhi left cheerful saying issues remain clouded and he will consult Congress leaders before resuming talks with the viceroy and Ramsay MacDonald as needed.
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New Delhi
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Lord Irwin
Gandhi
Vice Regal
Mahatma
Indian Congress Party
Ramsay MacDonald
Steamer Hallmoor Crew Rescued After Grounding
The crew of the Steamer Hallmoor, ashore on Pin Cushion Rocks during a fierce northeast gale, were landed today by a breeches buoy after the Sunderland lifeboat couldn't reach them all night due to high seas.
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Seaham Harbor
Eng
Hallmoor
Pin Cushion
Sunderland
Condemned Dervish Hussein Hanged After Escape Bid
In Istanbul on February 18 Hussein a 25 year old dervish who broke free from the hangman and escaped with 27 others near Smyrna was captured after 15 days of wandering. He was hanged this morning for participation in a brief Menemen revolt.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Hussein
Smyrna
Senate adopts conference reports on key appropriations bills
The Senate adopted conference reports on the legislative and agriculture bills to avert an extra session. The House must approve before sending to President Hoover. This advances four of nine funding measures for next year, including a $213 million agriculture bill with $2 million flood relief funds for southeastern states.
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Washington
Senate
House
Hoover
Agriculture Department
Board weighs fate of Irene Schroeder in electrocution case
Harrisburg February 18 1931 the state board of pardons considered whether a woman would be electrocuted for slaying Corporal W Brady Paul of the state highway patrol near New Castle December 17 1929 Irene Schroeder 22 and Walter Glenn Dague 34 face the sentence next Monday at Rockview penitentiary the first female electrocution in Pennsylvania in 41 years hangs in balance.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Board of Pardons
Irene Schroeder
Rockview Penitentiary
W. Brady.Paul
State Highway Patrol
New Castle
Schroeder
Walter Glenn Dague
Rubens paintings bought for 300 dollars worth 50 thousand
Mrs. Jason F. Whitney of Evanston paid 300 dollars for two decorative drawings. Art expert Maurice Goldblatt identified them as authentic Rubens paintings Presentation in the Temple and Adoration of the Shepherds, valued near 50 000 dollars, offering potential huge profit if sold.
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Chicago
Jason F. Whitney
Evanston
Maurice’ Goldblatt
Rubens
Kidnaped Girl Sought in Phoenix by Local Police
Phoenix police launched a search for 10-year old Virginia Brooks missing from San Diego after a days long disappearance since last Wednesday. Two men, one posing as her father, are believed to be holding her near Tacna and are linked to the two visiting San Diego deputies A B Mason and G K Mason.
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Phoenix
Ariz
San Diego
Calif
A. B
G. K. Mason
Virginia Brooks
Tacna
Bar Silver 26 3 8 in New York market report
In New York on February 18 bar silver traded at 26 3 8 per ounce. The price reflected market activity with investors watching currency and commodity movements.
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New York
Spain forms monarchist cabinet. amid turmoil peace returns
Madrid reports a new monarchist government after four days of political uncertainty. Admiral Bautista Aznar leads a cabinet sworn in before the king at the royal palace, including General Berenguer and the Count of Romanones, signaling a temporary calm while fundamental tensions persist.
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Juan Aznar
Madrid
Spain
Juan
Bautista Aznar
Jose
Sanchez Guerra
Melquiades
Alvarez
Berenguer
Count of
Romanones
Silver Stabilization Resolution Approved By Senate Committee
The Senate Finance Committee approved a resolution urging President Hoover to open negotiations to suspend basing and selling silver on the world market. It also asks for an international conference to set uses and status of silver, stemming from a year of study on falling silver prices and reduced Sino-American trade.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate Finance Committee
China
Arizona Tennis Star May Forego Studies At State University
Sidney Wood Jr ranked No 4 amateur in the United States may leave University of Arizona to play for the Davis Cup team against Mexico on May 1. Wood said he received a message from Malcolm Ward Davis Cup committee chairman asking his availability. if chosen he will compete.
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Tucson
Ariz
Sidney Wood, Jr
United States
University of Arizona
Mexico
Wood
Malcolm Ward
Republic
Northern Arizona Joins Search For San Diego Lassie
Northern Arizona joined the search for 10 year old Virginia Brooks of San Diego after she was reported abducted last week. California authorities requested help and two San Diego county deputies in Phoenix prompted Coconino county to place guards on all highways.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Virginia Brooks
San Diego
Arizona
California
Phoenix
Coconino County
Search for Missing Girl Carried To Long Beach Areas
Police launched a statewide dragnet after reports of a child seen riding in a car under dubious circumstances at a gasoline station in Long Beach. A attendant described a nervous white man about 35 who sought a less-used route to Long Beach and attempted to conceal the child in the rear seat.
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Los Angeles
Long ‘Beach
Stazinia Brooks
W. T. Root
Root
Long Beach
Actress Edna Best Leaves Hollywood For Home
Hollywood mood shifts as Edna Best abandons the film scene after homesickness for England grows. She walked out at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios during the start of Cheri-Bebi, leaving John Gilbert, the cast, and the director irate as production halted.
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Hollywood
Cal
Edna Best
Ol Lannon
John
Gilbert
Metro-Golden- Mayer
John Robertson
Rains Fill Water Holes For Stock In Arizona
Heavy rains across Arizona ranged from half an inch to over seven inches in a week, filling stock water holes and irrigation reservoirs. Nights were cold and days moderate, snow in high country melted quickly, and overall crop and range conditions improved from good to excellent with stock and ranges fair to good.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Phoenix Weather Bureau
Grand Canyon
Salt River
Yuma
Prison sentence for rain caused concealed weapon case
In Hamilton Ohio on February 18 a judge sentenced George Bowling to jail for the next three rainy days, citing his need to work outdoors and the impracticality of working when it rains. The court showed sympathy noting Bowling's family would starve if he stayed free.
The Big City Theatre Fire After Film Theft in Enschede
A burglar broke into Enschede's largest cinema last night stole the film All Quiet on the Western Front and burned it in a backyard. The town lies near the German border where many Germans cross daily to view the barred film.
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Enschede
Holland
Germany
Senate Hears Veterans Loan Bill Amid Hoover Opposition
The Senate Finance Committee backed the veterans loan bill despite President Hoover’s protests. Mills and Hines explained loan projections of 75 percent participation could reach $1.283 billion funded to about 2.55 million veterans, with total costs near $1 billion. Hoover warned the measure could prolong distress and hinted at a likely veto.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Hoover
Smoot
Mills
Treasury
Administrator Hines
Reed
Pennsylvania
Hines
Harrison
Mississippi
Workers Stop To Glimpse Fairbanks
Manila P L February 18 2 Douglas Fairbanks American motion picture actor caused business disruption along the water front as 8000 workers left jobs to glimpse him. A crowd carried him on shoulders to a nearby car then lifted him onto the vehicle roof so fans could view him. He continues to Siam to hunt and film large game.
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Manila
P. L
Douglas Fairbanks
Bergenland
Fairbanks
Siam
Seven Killed in Snow Avalanche Near Malatia
Seven peasants buried alive in a snow avalanche in the mountains near Malatia in eastern Turkey. Rescuers recovered the bodies and fear spread for several farmers traveling between Ortakeuy and Boula ne in a blizzard.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Malatia
Ortakeuy
Boulane
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