Colonel Edward M. House Dies Quietly in New York
Colonel Edward M. House wartime adviser to President Wilson died at 8 a.m. He earned the label the man behind the throne though he never sought office. Born in Texas he served as unofficial ambassador to Europe before and during World War I and helped shape armistice terms.
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New York
Edward M. House
Woodrow Wilson
House
Wilson
Paul B. Sheldon
Texas
Europe
Germany
Austria
U S Halts Mexican Silver Purchase Agreement
The United States will defer continuation of the monthly silver buy from Mexico starting April 1. Secretary Morgenthau, while vacationing at Sea Island, cited re-examination of financial ties and Mexico’s expropriation of oil properties as factors. Experts say no immediate U S fallout. Mexico may push silver to London, risking a lower price there.
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Washington
U.S
United States
Treasury
Frenry Morgenthau, Jr
Sea Island
Mexico
Morgenthau
London
U. S. Treasury
New York
New Markets Sought For Mexico Silver Amid U S Purchase Halt
President Lazaro Cardenas ordered efforts to find world buyers for Mexico silver after the U S suspended its purchase agreement. Vicente Toledano Lombardo called a national labor council meeting to assess impacts on workers. Officials had hoped for peso stabilization if silver were bought by the United States.
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Mexico City
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
United States
Vincente Toledano Lombardo
Mexican Confederation of Labor
United States Treasury
Four Bandits Rob Milgrim Jewelry Heist in Woodburgh
Four well dressed bandits invaded the home of Charles Milgrim a millionaire dress shop owner in Woodburgh New York on Sunday. They tortured Milgrim threatened five other household members and escaped with 950000 in jewelry and cash including an 18 carat diamond ring valued at 50000. Police say the heist was likely coordinated by a ring operating on Long Island with a spotter at a night club identifying Mrs Milgrim's jewelry.
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Woodburgh
N. Y
U.P
Charles Milgrim
Long Island
Milgrim
Shipping Costs Rise as Freight Rates Increase
Freight rates increased nationwide as the Interstate Commerce Commission authorization took effect at midnight. The boosts, valid from March 8, are estimated to add between 175 million and 270 million dollars in additional railroad revenue while the nation awaits President Roosevelt’s proposed solution.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
TVA Proposal Is Considered By Committee
The House Rules Committee weighs a Senate approved resolution for a joint congressional inquiry into the Tennessee Valley Authority. A report may slip to Tuesday amid multiple inquiry proposals while passage by Wednesday is seen as virtually assured. The plan calls for five senators and five representatives to probe TVA administration and potential private utility interference.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Tennessee Valley Authority
House
Senate
Traffic safety drives save 1800 lives nationwide
The National Safety Council reports nearly 1,800 lives have been saved since November through traffic safety campaigns. Fatalities fell 16 percent in February 1938 compared with February 1937, and 20 percent versus January 1938, despite higher travel mileage.
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Chicago
U.P
National Safety Council
Council
Mechanic Kills Wife and Attempts Suicide in Akron
Frank J. Sowards, 41, an unemployed mechanic, shot and killed his wife Ada 34, a school teacher, in their Akron apartment then cut his wrists and throat. He lay under police guard with incoherent statements about a man in a brown coat who left with his wife.
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Akron
U.P
Frank J. Sowards
Ada
Sowards
James A. Carney dies general chairman of engineers
James Arthur Carney 61 of Indianapolis, general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, died of a heart ailment Sunday night. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield.
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James A. Carney
Springfield
James Arthur Carney
Indianapolis
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Secret Service to Train Merchants on Counterfeit Detection
The Secret Service announces training schools to teach merchants how to spot fake money. Fifteen counterfeit agents will train businessmen nationwide starting April 1 with a program for New York storekeepers aimed at saving millions annually and enlisting public help. Wilson notes merchants rarely scrutinize bills compared with other purchases.
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Washington
Secret Service
Sai
Frank J. Wilson
Wilson
New York
Nationalists Press Forward in Catalonia Front
Nationalist forces claim advances across the Cinca and Segre rivers into Catalonia. They report taking positions near Lerida and Fraga and pushing toward Jaca, while Loyalist defenses around Lerida plateau and Cinca River remain heavily fortified.
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U.P
Catalonia
Fraga
Cinca River
Madrid
Lerida
Sierra de la Mezquite
Masalcorreig
Segre
Fraga-Lerida
Segre River
Candasnos
Cinca Valley
Huesca-Lerida
Alcanadra
Jaca
Orna
Atre
Nazis Catholics May Reconcile in Plebiscite Hope
Unofficial Nazi and Catholic quarters in Vienna discussed possible reconciliation with Vatican as Austrian Catholic Churches urged a yes vote for the April 10 plebiscite on union with Germany. Foreword signed by Cardinal Innitzer urged national reunification with the Reich.
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Vienna
Germany
Vatican
Cardinal Innitzer
Reich
Suspected Sabotage Claimed on RAF Bombers
London based report says the air ministry is probing suspected sabotage of four RAF high speed battle bombers. Planes damaged at the Fairey Company's Stockport plant with drilled holes found in tank areas of two other bombers.
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London
U.P
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Fairey Company
Stockport
Japan Establishes Reformed Government in China
Shanghai dispatch reports Japan creating a reformed government of the Republic of China to rule its conquered territory. Chinese troops advance on the Yellow River front as the new regime pledges continued relations with the United States and Europe and denounces the Chinese government for unprepared leadership.
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Shanghai
Japan
Republic of China
Yellow River
China
United States
Europe
First Woman Goes on Trial for Clark County Murder
Mrs Grace Bayless 46 faces a first degree murder charge in Clark County after being arraigned in Springfield. She is accused of shooting her husband in a case that marks the first murder trial of a woman in the county in more than 12 years.
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Springfield
Grace Bayless
Clark County
Scientific Home Making To Be Taught at Messenger's School
The Messenger's free four day Cooking School opens Tuesday at 12 30 p m in Athens. Homemakers and merchants will see demonstrations of labor saving devices and model kitchen meals by Mrs Harris. Attendees bring no cash no coupons bring neighbors and join the profit sharing school running daily through Friday with sessions at 1 30 p m and doors opening at 12 30 p m.
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Messenger
Athens
Convicts Escape From Brushy Mountain Mines in Tennessee
PETROL Tennessee. Prison guards aided by civilian volunteers search for 24 convicts who escaped Brushy Mountain state mines by blasting and digging through a coal seam. Thirty-six men took part. twelve were captured Sunday, hours after the escape was found.
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Tenn
U.P
Brushy Mountain
Russia protests Manchukuo debt default in railroad sale
Moscow reports a strong protest to Japan and Manchukuo over a 6 million yen default due March 23 on installments for Russia's share of the Chinese eastern railroad. Japan had guaranteed the payments, the notice said.
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Moscow
U.P
Russia
Japan
Manchukuo
Levine Urges Kidnappers to Renew Contact
Murray Levine, father of 12 year old Peter kidnapped February 24, appeals to the kidnapers to renew contact. He says police and federal officers will not interfere and asks for direct contact at his Manhattan law office or New Rochelle home or via a third party. Last authentic contact was in March. The appeal was distributed to newspaper men by Lieutenant George Reifenberger of New Rochelle detectives.
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Peter Levine
New Rochelle
N. Y
Edward John Penn
Pelham High School
Werner Fred Luck
Murray Levine
Peter
Manhattan
Levine
George Reifenberger
Cardinal Hayes Seeks Franco Victory in Civil War Interview
In New York 70-year-old Cardinal Hayes urged prayers for Francisco Franco as the civil war raged. The hour-long interview marked his first formal press statement in over six years and fell on the 14th anniversary of his elevation to the College of Cardinals.
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Pope Pius &1
Francisco Franco
Cardinal Hayes
New York
Franco
College of Cardinals
Supreme Court upholds registration clause of 1935 Public Utility Act
In a six to one ruling Chief Justice Hughes affirms the constitutionality of the acts registration and penalty provisions. Justice McReynolds dissented while Cardozo and Reed did not participate. The decision sustains a key test of the act's validity and separability from the rest of the measure.
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Washington
U.P
Supreme Court
Charles Evans Hughes
James C. McReynolds
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Stanley F. Reed
High Tribunal
Securities and Exchange Commission
McReynolds
Hughes
High Court
EBS
Japan Accepts Panay Indemnity Demand Totals
Tokyo reports the foreign office will present to the United States a note accepting 2,214,007.36 for indemnity for the Panay gunboat and three oil ships. The move aims to end the incident after Japanese planes sank the Panay and the vessels.
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Tokyo
Foreign Office
United States
Gas Company Heads Indicted in Ohio Conspiracy Case
Fifteen officials of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co and its New York parent Columbia Gas & Electric Corp were indicted by the Franklin County grand jury. Counts include false billing to a municipality, obtaining money under false pretenses, and perjury. The indictments stem from a $42 million suit filed by City Attorney Davies alleging a conspiracy to defraud 700,000 Ohio gas consumers by diluting fuel gas with inert gas from 1929 to 1937.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Columbia Gas & Electric Corp
New York
Franklin County Grand Jury
John L. Davies
Ohio
Governor Davey Cancels Schedule After Sister Dies
Gov Martin L Davey cancels all speaking engagements after the sudden death of his sister in law Mrs James Davey in St Louis. Governor and brother Paul flew to St Louis as Mrs James Davey died following a five day illness from pneumonia.
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Columbus
U.P
James Davey
Martin L. Davey
Paul
St. Louis
Negro Kills Two Police Slain by Third Officer
Detroit dispatch reports Albert Evans 35 formerly of Elyria killed Patrolman Hiram Reno and Seymour Lawler in a patrol car Saturday night. Evans was later shot down by a third officer. His wife identified him today.
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Detroit
Mich
Albert Evans
Elyria
O. Evans
Hiram Reno
Seymour Lawler
Kirk Named Counselor at U S Embassy in Moscow
Alexander Kirk a wealthy Chicagoan and veteran of the American Diplomatic Service was designated as the new counselor of the U S Embassy at Moscow.
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Kirk
Washington
U.P
Alexander Kirk
U. S
Moscow
Family Moves Into City Hall in Reading Pa
The Machemer family of ten moved into Reading city hall corridors after eviction for non payment of rent. Father Charles vows not to leave until a relief board provides a home with rent paid for a year in advance. Mrs Machemer supports the decision amid the makeshift shelter.
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Reading
U.P
Machemer
City Hall
Charles Machemer
Relief Board
Gijon Mayor and Interpreter Die in Auto Crash
The bodies of Avelino Mallada mayor of Gijon Spain and E Segura his New York interpreter on a speaking tour were sent to a Mount Jackson mortuary as friends rushed to arrange funeral plans. They were killed when their car struck a truck twelve miles south of Woodstock on Sunday. Mallada was en route to Beckley West Virginia to deliver an address.
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Woodstock
U.P
Avelino Mallada
Gijon
Spain
E. Segura
New York
Mount Jackson
Mallada
Segura
Beckley
W. Va
Hotel Fire Ravages Corona Hotel In Montreal
Eight persons were injured when a fire destroyed the Corona Hotel one of the city’s oldest. William Peck aged 28 a hotel employee suffered critical burns.
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Montreal
Corona
William Peck
Roll Call To Be Held Late Today In Senate Battle
New Deal liberals face a pivotal 3 p.m. vote on recommitting Roosevelt’s government reorganization bill. If rejected, a 5 p.m. vote on the bill itself could seal its fate. Supporters defend the plan while opponents warn of dictatorship. Telegrams flood Washington as Father Coughlin spurs opposition. Roosevelt, at Warm Springs, monitors the fight with Byrnes confident of enough votes to recommit.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Senate
Western Union
D. R. Allen
Charles E. Coughlin
Father Coughlin
New York City
Warm Springs
James F. Byrnes
D. C
David I. Walsh
Mass
House
Bennett Clark
United Press
Supreme Court
Congress
NYA Aiding 4038 Ohio College Students
The National Youth Administration is aiding 4038 students in 67 Ohio colleges with a monthly $60,570 allotment. Administrator Aubrey Williams announced the program for the year totaling $543,195 in assistance.
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Washington
U.P
National Youth Administration
Ohio
Auebrey Williams
NYA
Williams
Gambling Halted by Florida Governor in Miami Beach
Gov. Fred P. Cone issued a late season closing order stopping all gambling activities in the southeast Florida resort area including Miami Beach. The move suspends operations amid concerns over public order and safety.
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Miami
Fla
U.P
Fred P. Cone
Florida
Missouri housewife wins 10000 novel prize
Elizabeth Seifert of Moberly Missouri a mother of four won a 10000 prize for her first novel Young Doctor Galah. The work about a young physician in a small city was selected by Dodd Mead and Co from more than 1000 entries, reflecting Seifert's medical and hospital experiences.
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New York
Elizabeth Seifert
Moberly
Dodd, Mead & Co
Elizabeth Seibert
John Gasparotti
Washington, MO
St. Louis
Washington University
Doctor Galahad
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