County Seat Man Dies After Youth Hits Him
James T. Elmore, 48, of Wickham avenue Princeton, died in Memorial hospital from a fractured skull suffered when he was knocked down on Thorn street by Jack Candler, 21. Candler was arrested and held for investigation as deputies and officers pursued the case. Witnesses said Elmore had taunted Candler after which Candler swung, knocking Elmore to the sidewalk. Elmore, a World War veteran, was treated at Memorial hospital and later returned home. His wife found him slain at home after attending church service.
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Memorial Hospital
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It's Catching Girl Teeters on Window Ledge in San Diego
In San Diego on August 16 a 24 year old woman later identified as Mrs. Frank Macy crawled onto a downtown hotel window ledge on the 10th floor and dangled for 30 minutes. A crowd watched as two men dragged her back inside after she resisted. She was charged with intoxication.
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Frank Macy
Noreen
Mickey”) Leonard
Kenneth G. Stack
St. Joseph's Cathedral
George Courser
Dion Crocker
Japo Accused in Shanghai Terror
Shanghai authorities protest to the Japanese consulate general over alleged neutrality violations by Japanese forces. The note cites invasion of a United States sector, leaflets dropped by Japanese planes, and grenades found in a hotel room as part of ongoing tensions amid renewed Japanese movement toward Hankow and Kiukiang on the Yangtze.
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Shanghai International Settlement
Yangtze
Hankow
United States
Hull urges seven point plan to restore order abroad
Secretary of state Cordell Hull called for a comprehensive program combining economic reconstruction with respect for international law and armament reduction. He urged nations to choose between force and reason, targeting smaller democracies under fascist pressure as Europe grows unsettled ahead of possible war. Page 10.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
Europe
Hitler
Mussolini
America
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Balkans
Italy
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Spanish government blocks rebel at frontier in Aug 16 report
At Hendaye near the frontier authorities claim to have halted the insurgent advance on a mercury mining area. A sudden counter attack stiffened government resistance as troops and artillery repelled the rebel drive, according to reports received tonight. Page 10 coverage notes further details.
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Hendaye
France
Guffey Letter Probed Over Federal Employe Fund Solicitation
The senate campaign expenditures committee probes a letter to federal employees in Pennsylvania soliciting contributions to the Democratic campaign. It carries a Guffey signature though Bailey claims no knowledge by the senator. Further action awaits Guffey's return from France. The panel also defers Illinois and Tennessee investigations and seeks more details from Sam Gutter about Taft expenditures.
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Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Democratic Campaign Committee
Pennsylvania
Joseannes F. Guffey
D-Pa
Guffey
State
Sheppard
D-Tex
R. H. Bailey, Jr
Bailey
France
Philadelphia
Ray
Tennessee
Sam Gutter
Cleveland
Robert A. Taft
United States
Gutter
Removal of Foreign Fighters in Spain Dealt Severe Blow
Paris reports a shakeup in Franco’s circle as Jose Antonio Sangroniz is ousted from foreign affairs. The move follows Britain’s proposal to withdraw volunteers, with Insurgent sources suggesting a negative or heavily conditioned reply. Britain awaits Burgos reaction to the withdrawal plan sent July 6.
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Paris
Ers Franco
Britain
Burgos
Jose Antonio da Sangroniz
Franco
Theissimo
Count Jordana
Sangreniz
Sangroniz
Bur
Barcelona
Textiles First for Pay Hour Act
Washington reports Elmer F. Andrews new wage hour administrator outlines initial focus on textiles. He proposes a 15 member industry committee to determine the highest feasible minimum wage, while noting wage cuts occur in southern plants and that the act aims to ease labor tensions.
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Washington
Elmer F. Andrews
Labor Department
Andrews
Lindberghs Make Unheralded Stop in Warsaw En Route to Moscow
Charles Lindbergh and wife landed at Warsaw airport in a monoplane on a surprise England to Moscow flight. They planned to depart for Soviet Russia if weather allowed and were to meet Russian polar aviators and discuss medical and aviation topics. A Polish contact paid their taxi since they had no local money. They dined at the embassy and were to witness an air parade on August 18.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
England
Moscow
Hanover
Germany
Lindbergh
Soviet Russia
Lindberghs
Eee
North Pole
South Pole
Smirnoff
Alexis Carrel
New Victims of Cleveland Torso Killer Found
Remains of two women, 11th and 12th victims, found in a fill dump near Lake Erie. Coroner says bodies show surgical marks, similar to ten prior slayings, with decapitation and dismemberment and one victim possibly African American. Authorities note killer is a surgical expert.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
R. Gerber
Gerber
East Lake Shore
Storm devastates New Baltimore area injuring six
A windstorm from Lake St Clair hit New Baltimore Michigan on August 16 injuring six. A bakery truck was hurled 50 yards after the driver escaped. Twelve year old Joseph Katz suffered severe head injuries when a roof was ripped from his home. A gasoline station was blown from its foundations and carried into a corn field. Victims Gus Kretz 20 Gladys Shuttleworth 21 and Orville Shuttleworth 25 suffered injuries.
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Baltimore
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Michigan
Lake St. Clair
Joseph Katz
Gus Kretz
Gladys Shuttleworth
Orville
Labor Dept Seeks End to Chicago Rail Row
The United States labor department moved to settle a wage dispute on the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee railroad after workers refused a 15 percent pay cut. About 1,300 rail workers were idle and 20,000 commuters rerouted. Harry E. Scheck, federal conciliator, said Washington ordered efforts to secure a settlement.
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Til
United States Labor Department
Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad
Harry E. Scheck
Federal Department of Labor
Washington
Senator George Positions States Rights in Roosevelt Challenge
In Washington on August 16 Walter F. George of Georgia accepts Roosevelt's nomination challenge and frames his re election as a fight over states rights. The Georgia senator emphasizes southern heritage and white supremacy themes while avoiding direct criticism of FDR. If George wins the September 14 primary he may rise as a key southern states rights figure in 1940 party struggles and Democratic leadership.
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South
Walter F. George
Georgia
Roosevelt
Waycross
George
WPA Union Is Termed Communist Organization
Washington hearing on August 16 centered on the Alliance group within WPA labor circles. Testimony identified leaders as active organizers of WPA workers and noted connections to Communist organization efforts.
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Communist Organization
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Workers Alliance
Reds
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Seabee
Alliance
Hines Trial Jury Nearing Completion
New York reporters noted the court prepared to select two alternates for a 12 man jury as James J. Hines faced conspiracy charges in a multi million dollar policy racket with Thomas E. Dewey and Lloyd Stryker present. Witnesses described alleged communist influence in unions and national security concerns raised by Walter Steele.
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Tammany Boss
New York
Tammany
James J. Hines
Aan
Supreme Court
Ferdinand Pecora
Thomas E. Dewey
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Pecora
Justice Pecora
Heatwave Grips Nation With Highs Across Cities
Old Mother Nature pushes heat across the east and Midwest with 80s and 90s. Rhode Island and New York report multiple deaths from the heat while Boston and Cleveland reach the 90s and several areas see rain and relief later.
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Providence
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Binghamton N. Y
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Wilkes-Barre
Roosevelt Attacks Tydings and O Connor in Democratic Primaries
President Roosevelt denounces Senator Millard F. Tydings of Maryland and Representative John O Connor of New York in a nationwide bid to defeat them in upcoming Democratic primaries. The attack follows editorials criticized as moneyed conservatism and targets O Connors obstructive reputation in the House.
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Roosevelt
Millard F. Tydings
Maryland
John O'Connor
New York
New York Evening Post
O'Connor
David J. Lewis
John J. Ovconnor and the Roosevelts on a Fishing Trip
Washington reports John J. Ovconnor, Basil O'Connor's brother and Roosevelt ally, joined the president on a cross country trip and cruise to the Galapagos and Panama. He remains associated with the so called new deal purge list, but he stayed jovial and joked with reporters about visiting all 48 states.
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Aug
John J. Ovconnor
Basil O'Connor
Roosevelt
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Panama
O'Connor
Maine
Vermont
Pistol expert shoots wife and man to death in Lexington
Dan Barnett, 38, a pistol expert from Stanford, shot and killed his estranged wife Cora Barnett, 29, and her male companion Ellison, 32, in an automobile in Lexington Kentucky. He surrendered to police and was jailed on two murder charges after claiming Ellison threatened him. The incident occurred during a suspected intimate confrontation.
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Joe Harrigan
Dan Barnett
Stanford
Cora B. Barnett
Evere Ellison
Barnett
Ed Wiseman
Ellison
Harrigan
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