Franco German military alliance proposal sparks direct talks
Lausanne June 23 A plan for a Franco German military alliance was advanced by Chancellor Franz Von Papen as representatives of both governments met for direct negotiations. The move aimed to end Europe’s oldest enmities and ease France’s security fears while Britain and France reach a reparations program agreement focusing on finality confidence and Germany’s recovery.
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Associated Press
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Franz von Papen
Washington
Paris
Locarno
Rhineland
New Plea Made to Vets to Evacuate the Capital
Washington police urge veterans to leave encampments as funds fall from 12000 to under 3000 and daily donations drop from 1000 to 150. Pelham D. Glassford says the bonus will not be paid and the federal government ignores their presence while departures exceed arrivals.
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Washington
Veterans Army
Pelham D. Glassford
Tammany Tepee Chief Enthroned
Chicago June 23 A room like a jungle office houses John F Curry Tammany leader considered a dominant figure in the Democratic national convention His word controls 40 to 50 New York state delegation votes in a powerful social patriotic body once led by George Washington The ruler presides from a Kray stone building facing Union Square with little public comment and no clear presidential preference at present.
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Democratic National Convenon
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Senate Approves Gigantic Aid Bill
The Senate passed a massive 2.3 billion unemployment relief bill, sending it to conference with the House. The measure includes a 1.2 billion Garner plan and a 500 million bond program for public works, with Hoover signaling opposition to the bond features.
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Wall Street accused as fraud by two women investors
Washington June 23 Two female investors testified before the senate banking committee condemning Wall Street methods. Grace Van Braam Roberts blamed the New York Stock Exchange for fraud by prominent brokers and urged federal control. Ann Gushee cited losses from Continental shares bought in 1929 and said the stock has little value today.
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New York Exchange
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Highland
N. Y
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Otis and Company
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Norbeck
South Dakota
Miss Roberts
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Whitney
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New York
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Monte Carlo
Lankers Plan To Lift Carb On Loan Renewals
The fifth Federal Reserve District banking and industrial committee pledged a more liberal attitude to worthy borrowers. It urged local advisory committees to help borrowers avoid foreclosure on maturing mortgages amid distress noted in several sections. Members from Maryland and Virginia attended, including industry leaders and bankers.
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West Virginia
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District of Columbia
Charles M. Cohn
Lewis
Charleston
Swindle Suspect Nabbed In $177000 Beeson Case
Detectives in New York arrest Frank C. Delpinrie at a doorway after a chase. Beeson heiress Kathryn Beeson identifies him as the Pocketbook gag chief, linked to a group that stole millions from wealthy victims over ten years. Delphine, once with the Gundorf gang, denies involvement.
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Miss Beesons
Mies Beeson
Charles Beeson
Pittsburgh
Beeson
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Delphnine
Gundorf
Geneva Delegates Consider Hoover Arms Cut Plan
American disarmament conference delegates showed mild frustration as Hoover's proposal to cut world arms about one third faced delays. Discussions shifted to France’s suggestion on security by congress approval for presidential consultation in emergencies, with French sources noting U S participation would remain optional.
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United States Congress
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Swanson
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Hoover arms plan meets cautious French reaction
Washington reports show France pressing for a security pact while the United States rejects any obligation to join. President Hoover and Secretary Stimson consider the Geneva offer a favorable security compromise and monitor France’s stance via telephone and cables with Gibson in Geneva. The president receives numerous congratulatory messages for his push toward world recovery.
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France
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Geneva
Democratic Senators Leave for Convention
Washington dispatch notes a new group of Democratic senators leaving Washington for the national convention in Chicago. Included are Barkley of Kentucky the temporary chairman and keynoter Walsh of Montana seen as Roosevelt forces’ pick for permanent chairman Neely of West Virginia and Harrison of Mississippi Bulkley of Ohio Bailey of North Carolina and Tydings of Maryland.
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Chicago
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Senator Walsh
Montana
Neely
West Virginia
Harrison
Mississippi
Bulkley
Ohio
Bailey
North Carolina
Tydings
Maryland
Roosevelt Eyes Chicago Visit Amid Convention Deadlock
Albany June 23 The Associated Press reports Governor Roosevelt may travel to Chicago to address Democratic delegates if a prolonged deadlock on the presidential nomination emerges or if he is nominated. He denies plans to go but keeps the option open, with family staying in his Congress Hotel suite. He reiterates his repeal position on Prohibition, citing 1930 letter supporting state control over intoxicants.
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N. Y
Chicago
Roosevelt
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Robert F. Wagner
Textbook Dispute Heads Toward Court in West Virginia
Charleston, June 23. Tax Commissioner T. C. Townsend vowed to use every remedy to block second textbook adoptions after an injunction canceled February board actions. Superintendent W. C. Cook avoided comment as the board approved one year adoptions changing history and reading texts while keeping primers and civics. Townsend warned of economic crisis and burden on parents for new books and repudiated the board’s policy until the situation is corrected.
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Townsend
Colima Struck By Earthquakes and Tidal Wave Toll
The Mexican state of Colima, weakened after a month of quakes and a tidal wave, reports 100 possible deaths. Gov. Salvador Saucedo seeks World Red Cross aid as Cuyutlan resort wreckage is confirmed. Capital absorbs 2,000 refugees sleeping in parks after further tremors.
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World Red Cross
Cuyutlan
Lee's Soldiers Decline To Meet With Wearers Of Blue
United Confederate Veterans and the Sons of Confederate Veterans named Homer Atkinson and Dr. William Dancy as their respective commanders for the 1938 Confederate reunion to be held later. The meeting rejected inviting the Grand Army of the Republic and focused on keeping Confederate ties, with Gen Harry Renne Lee stating they will not meet Yankees. Dr Lyon G Tyler attacked Muzzey History and Lincoln in a Virginia education controversy.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Homer T. Atkinson
Petersburg
William Dancy
Savannah
Grand Army of the Republic
Harry Renne Lee
Nashville
Atkinson
William Harden
Georgia Cetone
Lyon G. Tyler
United States
Lincoln
Slacker
Virginia Board of Education
Muzzey
Virginia
Cogan Man Faces Charge of Slaying Policeman's Wife
Logan West Virginia June 23 state police charged Harry Robertson head of the city commission with slaying Mamie Thurman 32 wife of a local patrolman after her body was found in a mountain ditch. A Negro odd jobs man Clarence Stephenson is held as a material witness and claims he acted as go-between for meetings with Robertson.
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Trace Mountain
Stephenson
Robertson
Roosevelt aides push rule change at convention
Chicago June 23 Roosevelt forces vote unanimously to abrogate the Democratic two thirds nominating rule and adopt majority rule. James A Farley governs the plan with Senator Wheeler chosen to lead the drive for Walsh as permanent convention chairman. Turn to page two.
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Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Dill
Washington
McAdoo Mentioned As Gavel Wielder At Democrats Meet
Charleston West Virginia June 23 The state board of education ordered salary reductions for faculty and staff at all state colleges except West Virginia University to cope with weak revenues. Cuts range 10 percent for 1200 to 2000, 15 percent for 2000 to 3500, and 20 percent for over 3500, effective July after consultations with college presidents. The board does not oversee the state university.
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W. Va
State Board of Education
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State University
Publisher Cowles Appointed to Reconstruction Finance Board
Washington June 23 Iowa publisher Garner Cowles Sr of Des Moines Register and Tribune is named by President Hoover to fill the Republican vacancy on the Reconstruction Finance Corp board. Dawes resigns from the director post though the presidency may remain open for now. Cowles, 71, says he hopes to serve and trust in the plan’s soundness as critics weigh the political implications of an outside president.
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Iowa
Garner Cowles Sr
Hoover
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Cowles
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Charles G. Dawes
Senate
White House
Dawes
Des Moines
Reconstruction France Corporation
Public Lands Commission
Scale groups unable to reach agreement in Illinois wage talks
Springfield Illinois June 23 Scale committees of miners and operators failed to agree on Governor Emmer son s request to refer wage negotiations to a board of arbitration Both sides asked more time to refer the suggestion to their Chicago sub committees The miners offered about 4.50 for a six hour day but operators said the rise would raise production costs Neither side favored arbitration preferring internal adjustment
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Emmerson
Chicago
Impressive Catholic rites honor Cardinal Lauri in Dublin
In Phoenix Park Dublin on June 23 a crowd of about three hundred thousand Catholic men gathered for a men only service to honor Cardinal Lauri, the pope's envoy to the Bucharest congress. The papal legate sat on a white and gold throne, presided by Archbishop Glennon, amid a sea of candles as thousands cheered when he rode through the aisles.
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Bucharest
Phoenix Park
Glennon
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Ireland
Democratic Nomination Fight Dominates Roosevelt Era
Chicago reports indicate Smith Reed Byrd and Murray press for the Democratic nomination while Roosevelt forces plan to stress economic issues at the platform. Rumors swirl of a compromise chair and moves to repeal Prohibition, with McAdoo visiting Smith as Garner’s anti Roosevelt bloc coalesces. Farley and Smith clash over first ballot victory claims as Hitchcock leads the platform committee against Prohibition domination. Page Two.
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Shouse
William Gibbs McAdoo
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McAdoo
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Texas
James A. Farley
Farley
Party Platform Framers Gather in Chicago Meeting
Roosevelt controlled resolutions committee began drafting a Democratic platform focused on repeal of prohibition as Gilbert M. Hitchcock chaired the platform framers. The session opened with debates on routine details as Governor Murray of Oklahoma dominated much of the floor. An economic platform was mentioned but not revealed.
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Roosevelt-controlled Resolutions Committee
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Roosevelt
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