League eyes United States and Russia in Geneva talks
London dispatch reports unofficial circles expect Russia to win a permanent seat at Geneva with Great Britain France and Italy. Aspiration for US entry persists as sessions open next Friday with Poland Switzerland Belgium and Holland likely to oppose Russian admission. Hungary and Austria reportedly welcome Russian entry.
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London
United States
Russia
League of Nations
Geneva
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Germany
Paris
Poland
Switzerland
Belgium
Holland
League Assembly
Hungary
Austria
League
States Launch September Drive for Traffic Safety
New York August 31 states and the District of Columbia join to declare September a demonstration month for safe driving. Governors and the District of Columbia Board call on citizens and officials to reduce traffic deaths and injuries as Roosevelts administration supports a coordinated nationwide effort during the period of greatest risk.
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New York
Union
District of Columbia
Board of Commissioners
Maine
Louisiana
Kenhighway
Roosevelt
Texas Broker Dies In Bathtub At Fort Worth Home
W. C. Stevens, 54, a broker, was found dead in a bathtub at his Fort Worth residence last night. Physicians believed he fainted while bathing and drowned while unconscious. he had been slightly ill and was recuperating, according to his wife who was away visiting a friend.
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Fort Worth
U.P
W. C. Stevens
Stevens
Franklin youths claim jail menu improves weight for Graham
Attaches at the Venango County jail boast of the institution and its menu. Russell A. Graham, 17, awaiting trial next week for his father’s slaying, has gained nearly five pounds since his arrest months ago.
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Franklin
Venango County
Russell A. Graham
Railroads and Rumblings Highlight Economic Struggles and Flowers
A long survey tracks the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers from its postwar bold expansion into finance and real estate to its collapse by 1933 with losses near 125 million dollars. The piece notes member losses, leadership scandals, and a drop in membership, followed by a social vignette of Carl Weber and Mrs. Weber at the Harvey House. It closes with news of extended reduced railroad passenger fares across the western district for another year, detailing fare terms and exclusions.
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Oklahoman
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
LaFollett
United States
Brotherhood
Warren 8. Stone
Labor Capital
Ism
Park Lane Villa
Cleveland
Equitable
New York
Coal
Standard Trust Bank
Venice
Fla
Florida
Philadelphia
Mitten
Coal River
B. L. E. Realty Corporation
Brotherhood Holding Company
Brotherhood Investment Company
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Co-operative
Department Treasuries
Carl Weber
Kennesaw Mountain
Babylon
Weber
Harvey House
Note Accusing Another Saves Condemned Man
Ossining New York August 31 Alphonse Brengard dodges the electric chair after an anonymous letter naming another man as the killer of Patrolman John F Kennedy leads to a week stay granted by Governor Lehman. Brengard a former state trooper was to die July 22 1928 near Woodmere Long Island for Kennedy’s murder.
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Ossining
N. Y
Alphonse Brengard
John F. Kennedy
Moll
Brengard
Herbert H. Lehman
Kennedy
Woodmere
Long Island
Albany
Charles Dillingham Dead Pioneer of Broadway Theater
Broadway mourns Charles B. Dillingham 66 producer who created more than 200 shows. He headed spectacular productions at the Hippodrome and was linked with A. L. Erlanger and Florenz Ziegfeld. Noted revues and musicals included Chin Chin Criss Cross Stepping Stones The Red Mill Mlle Modiste Lady of the Slipper and more.
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New York
Broadway
Charles B. Dillingham
Dillingham
the Hope
A. L. Erlanger
Florenz Ziegfeld
Fred Stone
Marilyn Miller
Frederick Lonsdale
Cheyney
Amarlle Transport Rates Continued for a Year
The order keeps long miles round trip at 2.5 cents per mile and short trips at 2 cents per mile across all classes. The extension follows strong 1933–34 performance with a 32.72 percent rise in passengers in early 1934.
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Western District
Chicago
Western Association of Railway Executives
Mit
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Tom Mooney
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CERTO
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