CIO Meeting Rebuff to Roosevelt Plea Stirs Labor Rift
AFL spokesmen oppose a permanent CIO organization fearing it would block mediation of the civil dispute between factions and trigger a near war. David Dubinsky may not answer Lewis’s bid to lead a permanent rival union as LG is suspended from AFL. Lewis calls a Pittsburgh constitutional convention for November 14 to formalize a rival federation, following Roosevelt’s urging for unity. John Brophy is named acting secretary of the CIO.
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A.F.L
David Dubinsky
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
C.lo
Lewis
L.G
A.F. of L
Roosevelt
John Brophy
C.I.U
Charles P. Howard
A. F. of L
International Typographical Union
Cycle Bandits Shoot Driver Near Grand Rapids Ohio
In Bowling Green Ohio, 34 year old Chi salesman Ward W Wedekind was shot in the stomach during a holdup attempt by two motorcycle bandits on Route 224. He survived the attack after being left beside the road. no robbery occurred.
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Bowling Green
U.P
Feoward
W. Wedekind
Grand Rapids
O. Wedekind
Wedekind
Train collision in Rauha kills ten in Finland
A passenger train collided with a freight train near Rauha Finland killing ten people. Emergency crews battled fire and responded with medical units as authorities began inquiries into the crash. Local officials issued warnings as investigators collected evidence at the scene.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Ju.p
Rauha
Jailer’s Daughter Freed on $200 Bond After Jail Release Ch
Lula Belle Kimel, jailed for freeing two men from her father’s jail, posts $200 bond to await higher court ruling. She pleaded guilty to two counts and received 60 days plus a suspended 3 month term. Goodwin, 19, and Wilson, 21, later tied to a robbery spree ending in a killing and a kidnapping. Goodwin captured today.
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Lexington
N. C
U.P
Lula Belle Kimel
Pennance
Tom Kimel
James Goodwin
Bill Wilson
Goodwin
Lula Belle
Wilson
September Relief Rolls Show Decrease Across Counties
Columbus reports from eight counties on relief administration in September show a 10.7 percent drop in the number of persons on relief. State relief director William C. Dixon announced the decline, with Hocking County down 7.7 percent and 19.1 percent in dollars.
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Columbus
U.P
William C. Dixon
Hocking County
Dixon
New Business Upswing Seen By Federation
The American Federation of Labor reports a strong upswing in the business cycle with expected higher activity through autumn and into spring. President Hook of the National Association of Manufacturers notes industrialists seek more cooperation, while a Hyde Park spokesman quotes Roosevelt as opposing saber rattling by leaders of business and labor. Republican Chairman John Hamilton criticizes the saber rattling remark, noting ongoing unemployment levels similar to 1933.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Charles R. Hook
National Association of Manufacturers
Hook
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Hamilton
Ohio fugitives sought after Illinois bank robbery
Ottawa police widen hunt for two Ohio prison escapees suspected in a downtown bank robbery that netted $60,000. Authorities tentatively identify Harry Zenz, 38, and Chester Phelps, 35, who fled London prison farm on July 29 with four accomplices.
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Ottawa
III
U.P
Ohio
Ralph H. Desper
Harry Zenz
Chester Phelps
London
Rockfeller Lodge Burns on Cleveland Estate
Fire destroyed part of a 25 room Rockefeller estate lodge in Cleveland early today. The blaze damaged sections of the structure and prompted emergency response crews to control the flames. No injuries reported as investigators begin assessing the extent of the damage.
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Rockefeller
Cleveland
U.P
Civilized Lion Turned Jungle Beast Escapes and Kills Auctioneer
In Wildwood New Jersey a seven year old lion named Tuffy owned by Joseph Dobish escaped after a brief freedom in the Wall of Death ride. The animal killed Japanese auctioneer Thomas Saito and was shot by Patrolman John Gares ending the incident. Dobish faced a murder charge without bail as investigators described the animal as a former crowd favorite turned predatory danger.
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Wildwood
N. J
Joseph Dobish
Thomas Saito
Saito
Dobish
Britain Hears Confidence in Policy But Fears Enduring War
London experts report doubts that the Munich peace holds and warn that Hitler aims to dominate Europe. Chamberlain pledged continued rearmament as public unease grows, and Britain will not reclaim distributed gas masks amid air raid fears.
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London
U.P
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Munich
Britain
Napoleon
Hitler
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Commons
Republicans Driving for Ohio Victory
Ohio politics heat up with three week drive as Republicans plan a heavy national and state campaign. Debates between Bulkley and Taft begin in Marietta with national figures including Hamilton Bridges Van denberg Brewster. Bricker leads the state ticket as GOP vows vigorous attacks on Sawyer and Democratic governance.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
House
Senate
Marietta
Republican Party
Republican
John D. M. Hamilton
U. S
Robert J. Bulkley
Robert A. Taft
Hamilton
H. Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Tennessee Valley Authority
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Ralph Brewster
Maine
Charles Sawyer
GOP
John W. Bricker
Montpelier
Williams County
Indiana
Taft-Bulkley
Bulkley
Taft
Roosevelt
Sheriff Admits Taking Bribes in Slot Machine Case
Sheriff William F. Grall testified in Lorain County bribery trial that slot machine operators paid him and two others for protection. He said he received 1800 dollars last year and that funds were split with Former Deputy Sheriff William G. Smith and Alfred G. Bauer, Elyria Democratic Central Committee chair.
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Elyria
William F. Grall
Common Pleas
Lorain County
Grall
William G. Smith
Alfred G. Bauer
Elyria Democratic Central Committee
Non-Partisan League Endorses Democrats
Columbus report that Labor's Non-Partisan League endorsed all Democratic state candidates and U S Senator Robert J Bulkley for re election along with 19 Democratic congressional hopefuls. Only Republican backed was Thomas A Jenkins of Ironton incumbent in the 10th district.
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Columbus
Labor
League Today
U. S
Robert J. Bulkley
Congress
Thomas A Jenkins
Ironton
10Th
Estranged husband kills sister in law in Wilmington clash
In Wilmington, Louis Rooney, 30, breached an apartment, fatally shooting his sister-in-law Agnes McCaulley 25 as she sought to shield her sister. He wounded and was captured after a running gun battle with patrol officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
U.P
Louis Rooney
Agnes McCaulley
Rooney
New Chinese Planes Ordered Into Action
Shanghai says the Chinese government mobilized a fleet of foreign made aircraft to duty today as Japan reported advances in its three sided push on Hagkow.
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Shanghai
Hagkow
Nazis Charge Czech Troops With Looting
Berlin dispatch reports the Nazi press agency accusing Czech troops in Zone No 2 of looting key districts including Dux Bruex Salz and Pilsen area. It states the Czechoslovak government cannot maintain order and notes Hitler's movement to Zone No 2.
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Berlin
U.P
Zone No. 2
Czechoslovak Sudetenland
Germany
Sudeten
Adolf Hitler
Dux
Bruex
Salz
Pilsen
Skoda
Neutischein
Troppau
Bischofstein
Znaim
Maehrisch-Krumau
Auspitz
CCC Quota Expected for Athens County Enlistment
State CCC headquarters anticipate the October quota for Athens County in a few days. Local officials report more than 80 applications received last month, with the October quota expected to be about 31, smaller than July’s 46 enrollees.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Athens County
Mary Conrad
CCC
Man Who Threatened FDR Indicted by Jury
Kansas City federal grand jury returns 47 indictments including 65 year old John Dean a coal salesman named for allegedly writing to President Roosevelt threatening to kill him to save the country. Agents say the envelope bore the note terribly personal.
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Kansas City
U.P
Roosevelt
John Dean
Bands Play at Route 33 Dedication Ceremonies
Three high school bands performed at the US Route 33 dedications in Rockbridge and Enterprise as two highway sections opened. Judge Henderson presided. engineers cut ribbons. local officials and contractors attended along with the Blue and Gray Trail Association president. A dinner followed at Enterprise United Brethren Church and an invitational golf event occurred in the afternoon.
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Rockbridge
Enterprise
Logan
Carbon Hill
Phil Henderson
Karl Rothermund
J. R. Burkey
State Highway Department
Elmer Hilty
John Heier
Victor Gamble
Irvin Hall
Earl Ford
Vera Butler
Bob Burns
B. W. Wright
Walter Compton
Pomeroy
Blue and Gray Trail Association
William Berry
New Straitsville
Henry Bruning
Columbus, Hocking Valley Brick Co
Harvey Candle
al Meister
B. A. Hall
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Josef Brashares
Enterprise United Brethren Church
Hocking Valley Golf Course
Railroad Chief Calls Wage Cuts Necessary
William, president of New York Central Railroad, told Roosevelt’s fact finding board that wage reductions are needed to balance budgets and face competition. He cited an $20.5 million deficit for the first eight months, and said a 1935 wage scale would have reduced it to $3.6 million.
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Washington
U.P
F. FE. Williamson
New York Central Railroad
Roosevelt
Williamson
Ohio candidates pledge welfare reform at conference
Democratic nominee Charles Sawyer and Republican John Bricker promised to remove politics from the Welfare Department and expand juvenile research. They endorsed a welfare building program, study of relief, and possible placement of relief administration under the Welfare Department. Bricker supports Sherrill Survey reforms to create four divisions. Sawyer calls for mutual respect between government and social workers.
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Charles Sawyer
John W. Bricker
Welfare Department
Bureau of Juvenile Research
Relief Administration
Bricker
Sherrill
Unions Demand Davey Convene Legislature
In Cincinnati two labor groups demand Gov. Martin L. Davey call a special session this fall to address school financing problems. One group includes a teachers union.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Martin L. Davey
Pioneer Sesqui Century Opens With Gallia County Events
Gallipolis starts a four day Northwest Territory Sesqui-Centennial celebration with a trading post in City Park at 1 p.m. Col H B Fooker to open sale. Indian and pioneer costumes, old vehicle display, and a Friday football game with Logan High School. Saturday hosts a leg chopping contest and an Old Fiddlers contest with notable artists. a Pioneer Ball and Washington High School pageant follow. Monday features the Federal Caravan arrival and a parade with city officials greeting the party.
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Gallipolis
Northwest Territory
Col
H. B. Fooker
Logan High Schools
City Park
Gallia County
Hiram Grover
Addison
Raymond Jones
Matthew Norman
Lando Cragg
Fred Harrison
Thivener
Robert Blake
Rodney
Ed Blake
Vinton
Dayton H. Blake
Columbus
Washington High School
Washington
Ironton
Britain Wins Confidence Vote On Czech Crisis Policy
Parliament backed Prime Minister Chamberlain by 366 votes to 144, affirming the Munich policy averted war in Europe. The Laborite amendment opposing Czech concessions failed 369 to 150 as adjournment was set for November 1.
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Adolf Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
Germany
Europe
Chamberlain
Hitler
Eduard Benes
London
U.P
House
Czechoslovakia
Commons
Munich
Britain
Reich
Czech
International Commission
News Chronicle
Bersin
Skoda
Daily Mail
Maehrisch- Krumau
Poland
Hungary
Great Britain
France
Italy
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Farley backs all Democratic nominees in campaign push
James A. Farley, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, declares he will support all Democratic nominees regardless of liberal or conservative stance. He notes conventions and primaries are over and says patronage questions remain unanswered, except Maryland where he advised Roosevelt on the purge strategy.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Jackson Man Shot Fatally by Patrolman
City patrolman John Bruce aged 65 shot and killed Fred Altherr aged 38 during an early street altercation as officers tried to take him to City Jail. Bruce said he fired in self defense after Altherr resisted arrest on an intoxication charge.
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Jackson
John Bruce
Fred Altherr
Altherr
Bruce
Heer
C. C. Crasmer
Fire Damages Six Grain Elevators in Lancaster
Unspecified origin blaze Thursday night caused about 15000 dollars in damage to six grain elevators in Lancaster. Fire crews fought the flames but the cause remains undetermined and no injuries were reported.
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Lancaster
U.P
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