Roosevelt Goes West on Dustbowl Special for Drought Conferences
President Roosevelt travels aboard his Dust bowl Special to the Northwest for drought relief conferences with governors of 16 states. The 10 day 3000 mile tour includes visits to Bismarck Des Moines Indianapolis and other farm regions to survey drought damage and discuss policy. He announces seed and crop loan actions raising seed wheat credit to 400 and seeking further farm loans totaling about 12 million for seed corn loans.
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Department of Agriculture
Communists Leaders Arrested in Warsaw Roundup
London dispatch says two hundred Communist leaders were arrested in Warsaw and several provincial towns of Poland in a roundup reported by Exchange Telegraph.
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Warsaw
Poland
Exchange Telegraph
Gassing About The Next World War
A pacifist cites Marconi predicting radio driven warfare in the next world war. The source notes uncertainty, suggesting the quotation may be misattributed from an Italian science magazine and translated into English.
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Messenger
Government tests skill pool for PWA labor needs
Washington starts a 1 500 000 check of the work relief employment list to determine how many jobless have carpentry or bricklaying skills for public works. President Roosevelt signals that results will shape Harold L Ickes PWA funding and future of the New Deal program.
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Bandit Killer Ohio Boy Receives Life Term
Walter Price a 19 year old Westville Colorado youth turned bandit killer after a four hour courtroom scene. He was sent to Fort Madison for life after a fatal shooting during a Rockwell City hold up and a later capture near Independence. Price’s parents supported punishment while noting no prior crimes.
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U.P
Walter Price
Westville, CO
Fort Madison
Price
South Dakota
Rockwell City
Joe Dawson
Calhoun County
Dawson
Poulson to testify in Columbus liquor permit probe
In Columbus an effort was made to bring Francis W. Poulson state Democratic chairman before the State Liquor Board regarding an investigation into charges that a Columbus liquor permit holder paid Democrats for protection of his permit. The board subpoenaed Clarence Harrison and several company employees to trace alleged checks.
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Francis W. Poulson
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W. R. Cox
Martin Gardner
Jeffrey Manufacturing Company
Effie Faschind
Deshler-Wallick Hotel
Uncle of Wallace to Join Landon Forces
Daniel A. Wallace of Walker Minnesota uncle to Secretary Henry Wallace will work for Gov. Alfred Landon’s election, announced at the Republican eastern campaign headquarters.
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New York
U.P
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Stalder Boy Injured In Horseshoe Game Near Home
James Lawrence Stalder known as Duddie, son of Mr and Mrs William Stalder of The Plains, sustained a painful head injury Monday evening after being struck by a horseshoe during a game near his home.
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William Stalder
the Plains
Roosevelt to Deliver Campaign Address in Ohio
President Roosevelt plans at least one major Ohio campaign speech before the election and likely two. Cleveland will host a night rally at Lakefront Stadium as part of the itinerary.
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U.P
Roosevelt
Ohio
Cleveland
Lakefront
Experts Being Held in Europe
Washington reports a reshuffle of top international experts as Roosevelt appoints William C. Bullitt to be ambassador to France after Jesse I. Straus resigns. William Phillips resigns as undersecretary to become ambassador to Italy, succeeding Breckinridge Long. Bullitt, now ambassador to Russia, will head to Paris around September 20.
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Europe
Jesse I. Straus
France
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William Phillips
Italy
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Russia
Paris
Eleven Russians Die As Plane Crashes Into Enisei River
A large aircraft carrying local officials crashed into the Enisei River in Asiatic Russia killing eleven people and injuring three. The incident occurred during a flight in MOSBCOW. Local officials were aboard the plane at the time of the crash.
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Russia
Death of Hancock County's oldest resident Jesse Treece
Jesse Treece aged 191, longtime Hancock County resident, died today ending a life rooted in the county. The death removes the area’s oldest man on record.
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Jesse Treece
Hancock County
Landon to Address Tax Plan in Buffalo Tonight
Governor Alf M. Landon will speak at 8:30 PM in Buffalo on taxation as part of his nationwide campaign. He aims to persuade New York voters to back Republicans in November, then continues to Chicago and Illinois before a final October rally at Madison Square Garden.
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Trotsky Ordered to Leave Norway by December 18
The Norwegian government ruled that Leon Trotsky violated asylum terms and must depart by December 18. Police guard posted around his home amid threats by Moscow loyalists. Trotsky, Lenin's former lieutenant, accused Stalin's regime of conspiring with his followers to overthrow the current government. sixteen associates including Zinoviev and Kamenev were executed after a counter revolution trial.
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Leon Trotsky
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Russia
Gregory Zinoviev
Leo Kamenevy
Ohio WPA employment up 14 persons last week
Columbus based WPA announced that employment in Ohio rose by 14 persons in the last week. The report reflects ongoing relief work and public employment programs under the Works Progress Administration as part of state efforts to boost jobs.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Stalin Warns Soviets to Brace for Momentous Events
London dispatch quotes Joseph Stalin urging the Soviet public to be prepared for upcoming momentous events as enemies move into position. He addresses Red Army troops, stressing readiness to defend the proletarian fatherland and the frontiers while highlighting the army’s readiness and the vast means invested in defense.
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London Evening News Today
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Evening News
Texas Woman Physician Is Held in Death
Fort Worth Texas reports Dr Grace Humphreys Hood a physician faced murder charges after the death of her husband Ross Turner a 51 year old radio salesman. She was released on bond to attend a birth and later gave a statement detailing domestic quarrels and Turners alleged attack before she fired.
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Grace Humphreys Hood
Ross Turner
Doctor Hood
Meigs County Fair to Be Held Month Later
Meigs County fair plans near completion with the event set for September 22 23 and 24. Ray Gibbs fair board secretary says schedules revised premium list books are being distributed and the timing is later in the month than usual.
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Pomeroy
Ray Gibbs
Fair Board
Tiny Girl Killed By Urn Fall in Columbus Yard
Three year old Felice Patton wandered into a neighbor's yard in Columbus and reached for a colorful urn containing flowers. The urn toppled, fatally injuring her as she played.
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Tiny Girl
Columbus
Felice Patton
Sale of Belpre Bridge Halted On Price Basis
Governor Davey of Ohio vetoed the purchase of the Belpre-Parkersburg toll bridge after review. West Virginia Governor Kump supported the veto, saying the $1,250,000 price was excessive and public interest demanded better terms. West Virginia planned condemnation while a court order stayed the deal.
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Charleston
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Kump
Parkersburg Community Bridge Company
West Virginia
Legion Leader Sought in Ohio
Ohio and Michigan authorities seek Virgil H Bert Effinger reputed national commander of the Black Legion on fugitive warrants. Gov. Davey delays decision two days on extradition while Lima Police search for the boom voiced electrical contractor who disappeared during an extradition hearing in Columbus.
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Davey
Warren Taylor
Lima
Ohio
Oklahoma Extradition Seen For Carlton Chilton Aug 31
Governor Martin J. L. Davey will personally hear Oklahoma's extradition request on August 31 for Carlton Chilton of Cleveland known as Jean Valjean.
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J.P
Martin JL. Davey
Oklahoma
Carlton Chilton
Cleveland
Jean Valjean
Europe prepares for war in mass dress rehearsal today
United Press reports Europe wide war games directed by general staffs. France Italy Germany Russia Britain and others stage large scale maneuvers with tens of thousands of troops and vast equipment amid rising frontier tensions and secrecy about plans.
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Rural reporter finds joy in kerosene lamps at home
Mrs Susan Frawley Eisele of Blue Earth Minnesota, judged best rural newspaper correspondent in a national contest, says she is content with kerosene lamps on her farm. She visited New York with her infant son, funded by sponsors, and preferred metropolitan sights over night clubs.
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Blue Earth
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Stores Close Early for Athens County Fair
Athens retail merchants announce that all member stores will close Thursday at noon to allow employees to attend the Athens County Fair and Races.
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Athens County
Cobb Named State Legion Commander at Portsmouth
Sam H. Cobb of Ohio State University was elected unanimously state commander of the American Legion, succeeding Milt D. Campbell of Cincinnati, at the closing session of the department convention. Mrs. Harry Marsh of Columbus was named Women’s Auxiliary president, with resolutions urging payless fees for justices of the peace, a salary basis, a long conservation program, stream purification, and removal of Brig. Gen. Frank R. B. Hines as head of the Veterans Bureau.
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Frank RB. Hines
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Washington
Politicians Barred in Ohio Security Set Up
In Columbus the Ohio social security program for the blind dependent and crippled children stalled as the State Civil Service Commission rejected Henry J. Robison's proposed qualifications. The plan would have limited civil service to a narrow group of professional social workers.
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Columbus
U.P
State Civil Service Commission
Henry J. Robison
Division of Public Assistance
Welfare Department
England and Egypt Forge New Alliance Treaty
Britain and Egypt sign a friendship and alliance pact to boost Mediterranean military strength. Egypt will gain complete independence within a decade, while Britain expands naval reach in the region amid Italian pressures on control of the vital lifeline to India and the Far East.
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Mediterranean
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Loyalists Ready to Make Stand To Hold Capital Of Country
Loyalist forces brace for defense as Madrid sits in the balance amid a Spanish civil war crisis. Rebels push in key areas while government reports claim Segovia fallen and Oviedo attacked. Madrid prepares for siege with road closures and raids on suspected rebels.
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Seville
Virgilio San Miguel Cabanellas
Francisco Franco
Gonzalo Queipo de Liano
Juan Yague
Badajos
Cabanellas
Manuel Azana
Jose Giral Pereira
New Deal Allies Win In Southern Elections
Washington reports that administration stalwarts Pat Harrison of Mississippi and Martin Connor lead against anti New Deal challengers in their home states. Byrnes dominates South Carolina Democratic primary with roughly seven times the votes of his opponents.
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Roosevelt
South Carolina
James F. Byrnes
Freight Growth on C. and O. Rail Line Boosts Logan Traffic
Logan dispatch reports a surge in freight on the Chesapeake and Ohio River Division with 300 carloads of iron ore shipped to the Portsmouth area. The large consignment required extra trainmen and double header locomotives to handle the load.
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Portsmouth
Goodyear Plant Closure Cited Over Police Protection
Cumberland Md officials shut down the Kells-Springfield Tire Co plant a Goodyear subsidiary citing inadequate police protection as grounds for the closure the move comes amid labor strike pressure.
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