Railway Workers May Strike Over Wages Nationwide
Chicago reports that railway labor representatives plan a strike to press for wage increases after carriers refused the raise. The Big Five brotherhoods call the refusal unacceptable and warn a 300000 trainmen walkout could be scheduled immediately. A separate agreement raises pay for 9000 Sleeping Car Porters under the National Mediation Board with an estimated payroll increase of 1.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Workers
Chicago
U.P
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
Union
Pullman Company
National Mediation Board
Rail carriers and unions clash over wage talks
Federal mediation could inter vene or a presidential emergency board be appointed to avert a strike. The vote by over 90 percent of operating trainmen gave the committee authority to walk out if talks fail. carriers rejected demands for a 20 percent rise, citing inability to absorb more costs.
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Federal Mediation Board
H. A. Enochs
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wife Shot as Chicken Thief in Cincinnati Farmyard
Michael Schuld, agent for the Meat Cutters and Butchers Union, shot his wife twice in the right thigh at their home chicken coop after mistaking her for a chicken thief. He said he fired after hearing chickens and that she cried out it was her. Her condition was not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.P
Michael Schuld
Meat Cutters’ and Butchers’ Union
Two Die in Wreck Near Newark Route 79
An automobile struck a guard rail and vaulted 75 feet over Ramp Creek killing John Strosnider aged 22 and Robert Rittenhouse aged 20, both of Newark, early today on Route 79 near here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
U.P
Ramp Creek
John Strosnider
Robert Rittenhouse
Here
Wallace Leads Farm Move to Urge Session
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallace spearheads a farm movement urging a special Congress session this fall to enact ever normal granary legislation. He seeks rapid formulating of a new program to take effect next season and pledges action before January. The Farm Bureau Federation backs the plan, while The Grange the National Cooperative Council and the Milk Producers Federation withhold support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Henry A. Wallace
Congress
Wallace
Farm Bureau Federation
Grange
National Cooperative Council
The
Milk Producers Federation
Two-Thirds of Spain Held by Franco's Rebels
Santander reports say thousands of Nationalist troops entered the Biscay port and overthrew the local government. Loyalists were captured as the Fifth Army raised the red and gold flag and took control after months of fighting along the northern coast. Nationalists claimed 35,000 Loyalist prisoners and control of about two thirds of Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santander
Spain
U.P
Biscay
Fifth Army
Francisco Franco
Cantabrian
AFL Plans To Retake State Labor Machinery
Atlantic City N J The executive council of the American Federation of Labor moved to recapture the organization machinery records and books of the West Virginia Federation of Labor seized in a coup by the Committee for Industrial Organization The WV group had refused orders to expel locals affiliated with the CIO William Green president said the council would revoke the state federation s charter if needed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
U.P
American Federation of Labor
West Virginia Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
West Virginia
Council
C.lo
William Green
A. F. of
Urges Postal Use in Unemployment Census
Representative William R. Thom of Canton Ohio urged President Roosevelt to use postal facilities for the unemployment census. He proposed postal carriers deliver registration blanks to homes and collect them a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
William R. Thom
Canton
Ohio
Roosevelt
Congress
Thom
Hamilton Coke and Iron starts first new blast furnace since 1928
The Hamilton Coke and Iron Co a subsidiary of American Rolling Mill Co began operating a new blast furnace today. It is claimed to be the first built in the United States since 1928 and marks a significant expansion for the firm in the steel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
U.P
Hamilton Coke and Iron Co
American Rolling Mill Co
Normal child born to 67-pound midget mother in Minnesota
A five-pound baby girl arrived by Caesarian section at Abbott Hospital Minneapolis. The mother Mrs. Frank Delfino weighs 67 pounds and stands 3 feet 10 inches. The father, also a midget, watched from a chair as the infant was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
U.P
Frank Delfino
Abbott Hospital
Delfino
Chicago
Roosevelt weighs Congress call for special session this fall
President Roosevelt contemplates summoning Congress for a special session in November or December to push his court packing plan farm bill and wages and hours program. Observers predict a campaign style effort with speeches and a national broadcast while reports of a West Coast trip circulate. He believes a majority supports the Supreme Court plan as outlined with the lower court bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Congress
Manteo
N. C
Lord Macaulay
West Coast
Jority
Supreme Court
Farley
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
G.O.P
Sex Education Drive Urged by Government Psychiatrists
Government psychiatrists urged a nationwide sex education campaign to reduce future sex crime waves. Dr. Roscow W. Hall of St. Elizabeths Hospital said school education would help most students, while the abnormal person would still learn about sex. Dr. I J Silverman of Gallinger Hospital cited a sane sex life and education as reducing sex crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Roscow W. Hall
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
I. J. Silverman
Gallinger Municipal Hospital
District of Columbia
State Division of Aid for the Aged Reorganized
The State Division of Aid for the Aged was reorganized into six districts and 26 sub districts to administer Ohio new old age assistance law. Mrs Jessie Wadligh of Akron named supervisor for the district including Athens Morgan and Washington Counties and Allen Barber of Dayton for the district including Gallia Meigs Vinton Hocking and Perry Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
A.P
Division of Aid For
Ohio
Jessie Wadligh
Akron
Athens
Morgan
Washington
Allen Barber
Dayton
Gallia
Meigs
Vinton
Hocking
Perry
McGrady Resigns as Labor Assistant in New Deal Labor Dispute
Edward F. McGrady quits as assistant secretary of labor and chief strike troubleshooter for Roosevelt. His departure leaves a leadership gap as John L. Lewis and William Green press for labor reform. McGrady will head RCA's Labor Relations Department starting Sept. 7. He cites friction with Frances Perkins and seeks higher pay.
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Washington
U.P
Edward F. McGrady
Roosevelt
Labor Department
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
William Green
American Federation of Labor
McGrady
Printing Pressmen’s Union
Frances Perkins
Sion
Radio Corporation of America
Miss Perkins
Gallip Jurist Reproves CIO In Strike Case
Hearing on an anti strike injunction by Williams Manufacturing Co and 870 workers against United Shoe Workers of America a CIO affiliate continued before Judge William R White at Gallipolis Ohio. Plaintiffs seek work under individual contracts arguing union does not represent most employees. The union seeks reinstatement of nine employees. Judge White reprimanded Toledo counsel Edward Lamb for remarks about the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Williams Manufacturing Co
United Shoe Workers of America
Committee For Industrial Organization
William R. White
Gallipolis
Shoe Workers’ Union
White
Carl V. Weygandt
Ohio Supreme Court
Edward Lamb
Toledo
D.so
Kennedy Installed as New Spanish Vets Chief
The 39th annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans ended with the installation of Alfred J. Kennedy of New York as commander-in-chief and other officers. Mrs. Mary McGunley of New York was elected president of the Women s National Auxiliary. The parade and review followed the encampment proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
United Spanish War Veterans
Alfred J. Kennedy
New York
Mary McGunley
Women’s National Auxiliary
Field Representative Post to Logan Man
Columbus report says Ralph Moore of Logan was appointed field representative of the State Division of Aid for the Aged, covering Fairfield Perry Hocking and Vinton Counties. Moore, a former investigator, will be paid 150 dollars monthly and the vacancy should be filled within 30 days by chief Henry J. Berrodin.
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Columbus
U.P
Ralph Moore
Logan
Fairfield
Perry
Hocking
Vinton
Moore
Henry J. Berrodin
Offenhauer Named New Bowling Green State President
R. E. Offenhauer, 56, superintendent of Lima schools, was chosen to be the next president of Bowling Green State University. He will succeed the retired president Homer B. Williams, following a trustees meeting in Lima.
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Bowling Green
R. E. Offenhauer
Lima
Bowling Green State University
Homer B. Williams
University Board of Trustees
Corbin Rose Reports Accidental Shooting Near Irvine
Corbin Rose 19 from Happy Top Mountain told authorities she fired an accidental shot from a squirrel gun that struck Isaac Smith 40 and his 6 year old nephew Ford Smith. Both victims were in Irvine area.
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Irvine, Ky
U.P
Corbin Rose
Happy Top Mountain
Isaac Smith
Farmer
Ford Smith
British Ambassador Shot in Shanghai Crisis Deepens
A Japanese air attack wounded the British ambassador to China as tensions rise in the Sino Japanese conflict. London seeks urgent reports for Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Eden, aiming to shield British lives and property in Shanghai and exclude the area from hostilities. The British government stresses allied cooperation with the United States and France and calls for a ceasefire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
China
Shanghai
Neville Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
United States
Far East
Louis Farr Contest Postponed By Bad Weather
The Joe Louis Tommy Farr heavyweight title fight scheduled for tonight was postponed until Monday due to threatening weather. Weather bureau forecast rain likely to continue all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tommy Farr
Weather Bureau
Ex-Hospital Aide Questioned in Torso Deaths
Cleveland police questioned a former St. Vincent's Charity Hospital dissecting room employee in connection with unsolved torso murders. The man worked at the hospital 13 years, was discharged two years ago, and later held a mill job near where ten hacked bodies were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Cleveland Police
St. Vincent's Charity Hospital
Michael Blackwell
Parole Board Chairman Leland Dougan Is Dismissed
Columbus Republican Leland S. Dougan, chairman of the State Parole Board, was ousted by Welfare Director Margaret Allman for conduct unbecoming an officer. The removal, urged by Attorney General Herbert S. Duffy amid an ongoing investigation, received Governor Davey’s approval.
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Columbus
U.P
Leland S. Dougan
State Parole Board
Margaret Allman
Herbert S. Duffy
Davey
British tanker Sanford arrives at Piraeus
The British tanker Sanford docks at Piraeus after reporting five bombs dropped by an unidentified airplane about 20 miles off Barcelona.
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Athens
Piraeus
Barcelona
Grave International Crisis Looms From Nipponese Air Raid
British Ambassador to China Sir Hugo Knatchbull Hugessen was shot by a Japanese warplane near Shanghai while en route from Nanking. Shanghai combat intensified as Japanese forces attacked Chinese positions, with foreign troops ordered to fire on armed Chinese attempting to enter the International Settlement.
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Nanking Road
International Settlement of
Shanghai
Sincere Department
China
London
Exchange Telegraph
Hugo Knatchbull-Hugessen
Nanking
W. A. Thomas
Mounta
United States
Inville
Calif
United States Marines
Jap Bombing and Blockade Raise China Britain Tension
An international incident escalates as Japanese planes destroy the American owned Poplar Dairy near Shanghai. Japanese claims of signals from the Soviet Consulate threaten Russia relations while fears grow of wartime interference with foreign ships. Chinese plans for trans Russian air routes and Sino French Indochina links emerge as Britain cautions Tokyo. Diplomatic corps protest Japanese troop movements near the embassy quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Dairy
Russia
China
Europe
Southwest Aviation Company
Canton
Indo-China
Moscow
London
Japan
Britain
AFL-CIO Big Issue In Teachers' Election
Madison dispatch reports nominations for AFT officers at the national convention reintroducing the AFL-CIO issue. Charles B. Stillman of Chicago competes with Jerome Davis, Yale professor and former president, as delegates debate retention of the 21 year AFL affiliation after CIO criticisms at the convention opening.
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Madison
Wis
U.P
American Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Charles B. Stillman
Chicago
AFL
Jerome Davis
Yale
CIO
American Federation of Labor
Farley predicts reprisals against New Deal critics
Democratic leader James A. Farley told a five month after press conference he believes some opponents of the 1937 New Deal may be rejected by voters. He denied administration reprisals and said voters back home choose their congressmen. He also forecast Roosevelt loyalty from labor and dismissed GOP gains claims as silly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
Farley
House
National Committee
Freed Negro tenants allege peonage in Mississippi case
In Clarksdale Mississippi the sheriff reports a sharecropper J S Decker released on bond after being charged with involuntary servitude of J W Wiggins and Ethel Davis. Davis was found chained to an iron bed with a neck chain. Wiggins freed on condition he would not flee. Federal charges allege debt bondage in the plantation system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksdale
Miss
J. S. Decker
Sumner
J. W. Wiggins
Ethel Davis
H. H. Cogan
Davis
Wiggins
Decker
Colored Boy Drowns In Ohio at Kerrs Run
Lethar Wright age 12, colored, drowned in the Ohio River at Kerrs Run while swimming with neighbors. James Hudson, white youth, tried to save him but failed. Body recovered by Denvis Denable after being located by Donald Rea. The youth resided with grandmother Mrs. Pearl Russell, Wyllis Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lethar Wright
Ohio River
Kerrs Run
James Hudson
Donald Rea
Denvis Denable
Pearl Russell
Wyllis Hill
Magazine Illustrator Dies After Sea Slip at Rye Beach
Michael Leon Bracker 51, famed for World War posters and magazine art, slipped into the sea at Little Boar's Head while picnicking with wife Mildred and a daughter. He was missing after a walk along the rocky shore and later declared dead. Bracker, a Cleveland native, achieved international recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye Beach
N. H
Michael Leon Bracker
Little Boar's Head
Cleveland
Ohio
Bracker
Mildred
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Gallip
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