Seminole Justice Stirring Controversy in Everglades Killing
A 1938 Miami report portrays Seminole Brazil Osceola ordering execution of Johnny Billy after he beat two women. Coroner says justifiable homicide. Tribes defend tribal law over white authority. About 700 Seminoles across 18 clans. May corn dance settles disputes. Officials wary of indicting Osceola. public sentiment backs him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Newspaper Alliance
Miami
Fla
Florida
Everglades
Johnny Billy
Gouty
John Osceola
Johnny
Osceola
Chief Osceola
Corey Osceola
William McKinley Osceola
Harry Cypress
John Truett Osceola
John Philip Osceola
U. S
Lake Okeechobee
mid-Florida
Cape Sable
Peninula
Billy
Tamiami Trail
G. A. Worley
Grand Jury
Air Hostess Wins Movie Contract After Courtesy
An El Paso based air hostess on the El Paso Los Angeles run earned a movie contract after treating a passenger with courtesy. A few days later the passenger, Frank McDonald a motion picture director, offered her the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Mile
Markley
Stewsitess
Los Angeles
Frank McDonald
New Deal Household Faces Left Labor Power Struggle
Washington reports growing tension within the New Deal as labor and liberal groups press for control of political machinery while party bosses push back. In Pennsylvania and New York, John L. Lewis and labor factions clash with Guffey and machine leaders over governors and candidates, signaling a looming Democratic split ahead of 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Newspaper Alliance
Washington
Roosevelt
New Deal
Labor
Iberals
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
I. O
Joseph F. Guffey
Democratic
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Mr. Kennedy
American Labor Party
New York
C. To
Democratic Organization
Mr. Lewis
Guffey
White House
Labor Party
Robert H. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Tooth and Claw
Fivnn
Brong
Anti- Jackson Battalion
O'Connells
Albany
Indiana barons and McNuttites fuel 1940 Democratic power struggle
The essay describes Paul V. McNutt and allied financiers courting party bosses from Indiana and across the country as they shape a future Democratic leadership. It warns the 1940 convention battles will test unions liberals and machine rulers from New Jersey to Kansas City in a battle over the New Deal legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem
Democratic Party
Indiana
Paul V. McNutt
Warren Gamalle Harding
Ohio Gang
Frank McHale
McNuttites
McHale
Ed Flynn
Oconnells
Pennsylvania
Kelly Nash
Chicago
Long Ring
Louisiana
Boss Crump
Memphis
Tom Pendergast
Kansas City
Fuehrer
Frank
Rejuvenescence Cream for Natural Bloom Featured in City DrugStore
The Charles of The Ritz Co. of New York has developed Rejuvenescence Cream promising a mild stimulating effect and natural skin bloom without a powder base. The product is showcased this week at City Drug Store along with a full line of beauty preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Charles
Sophisticates Are in Revolt in Hollywood
Hollywood columnist Harold Hefferman reports a revolt among top stars led by Cary Grant Irene Dunne and Carole Lombard against streamlined slapstick. Grant vows serious drama after Holiday as Dunne Colbert and Lombard seek serious roles, while Hepburn Stanwyck and even Garbo show renewed interest in lighter fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cary Grant
Irene Dunne
Carole Lombard
Claudette Colbert
Grant
South
Baby
Trene Dunne
Bluebeard
Katharine Hepburn
Barbara Stanwyck
Garbo
Los Angeles Officials Order Boiled Drinking Water
LA residents boil drinking water after sewer system failure during last week’s flood leaves supply contaminated. City health officer Dr. George Parrish warns to boil water until cause is known as fountains are shut and eateries restrict to boiled water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
George Parrish
Longest Will on Record Reported in Oakland County
An 11 foot will filed by Arthur Powers in Oakland County probate office in 1836 is described as the county’s longest document. Written in longhand on numerous sheets pasted end to end, the will forms a continuous manuscript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
U.P
Arthur Powers
Oakland County
Girl Who Risked Death for Chance at Normal Life
Sylva Eugenia Davis, 20, underwent a rare spinal operation at St Luke's hospital to enable movement in arms and legs she has never used since birth. Doctors reported slight improvement by night while her parents kept vigil outside her room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.P
Sylva Eugenia Davis
Miss Davis
St. Luke’s Hospital
Carlos C. Davis
Courthouse Deserted for Mother-in-Law Parade
The county courthouse was practically deserted today as all offices except law enforcement closed for the mother-in-law parade. Despite large city crowds, disturbances were few and unreported.
Rail rate rise judged inadequate by rail chiefs
Washington dispatch reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission approved 5 to 10 percent increases, short of what railroads urged. President Roosevelt plans a White House railroad conference next week as executives debate further action. The note also mentions the Duke of Lancaster assuming the English throne as Henry IV during Richard II's absence in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. J. Pelley
Association of American Railroads
Joseph B. Eastman
Pelley
Roosevelt
White House
Duke of Lancaster
England
Henry IV
Richard II
Ireland
Teethina described as soothing laxative for infants
An ad angle asserts excess acidity harms babies and promotes Teethina as a non narcotic laxative with anti acid properties. It promises GI relief, supports from mothers, and lists a price of 30 cents for 12 powders.
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City Shoe Shop
Irre and Shine Service
National Park Service
George Washington
LaFayette
Morristown
N. J
Interior Department Museum
Joseph Alsop and
Robert Kintner
Mexico City
Alfred
Municipal Auditorium
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pon Sete
M. C. Burton
Amarillo
Texas
Harold Hefferman
Carter
Zales
Polk
Goodrich Cafety
Silvertown
CAL Farley’s
Borger
San Jacinto
KGNC
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