Roosevelt Memorial Address at Gettysburg Moves Nation
President Roosevelt delivered a Memorial Day address at Gettysburg praising national unity and opposing sectionalism. He urged cooperation among farmers and workers, warned against political manipulation, and highlighted a tour on the cruiser Indianapolis with Navy officials. Separate reports note potential strikes by cotton mill workers and union actions in steel, plus farm loan bank concerns and a bill to aid farmers in repurchasing foreclosed land.
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Naval academy graduates and commissions reported
At the annual exercises 468 midshipmen were graduated. A total of 332 were commissioned ensigns in the navy, 25 lieutenants in the marine corps, one lieutenant in the Philippine scouts and 109 will resign.
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Army urged to expand under Thompson Bill for national defense
Secretary of War Dern and former War Secretary Baker testified before the house military affairs committee urging passage of the Thompson Bill to raise the army to 165000 enlisted men and 14063 officers. They argued the current force is inadequate for protecting possessions training civilians and repelling invaders with an estimated annual cost of 35000000. Baker suggested four divisions plus a fifth for civilian training while Dern noted Roosevelt’s budget-balancing concerns.
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Labor Tensions Rise as Strikes Spread Across Industries
Hough administration leaders acknowledge expected labor unrest during recovery and downplay current strikes while fearing general walkouts in cotton textile and steel. Washington officials expect possible presidential intervention to calm the mounting challenge.
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Business views NRA survey shows mixed support
The National Industrial Conference Board reports small business opinions on the NRA are inconclusive. About 34.4 percent favor the NRA as a whole, 12.8 percent favor with reservations, 36 percent oppose, and 6.4 percent see little difference.
Cuba Freed From U S Suzerainty By New Treaty
Cuba ends United States suzerainty by a treaty signed at the State Department and ratified by the Senate. The pact abrogates the Platt amendment, preserves Cuban independence, and allows continued U S lease of Guantanamo Bay naval base. Menendez proclaims a three day national holiday as Cubans celebrate.
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Attempt on Ambassador Caffery Prompts Cuban Security Clampdown
An assassination plot against American ambassador Jeffer son Caffery in Cuba led to heavy security at his home. A gun attack wounded a Cuban soldier as Caffery proceeded to the yacht club, while Cuban officials and the President condemned the act and discussed the motive amid anti US rhetoric from radicals.
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New England and Mid-Atlantic Delegates Sign Labor Pact
Delegates from the five New England states New York and Pennsylvania sign a pact to protect women and minors in industry. The compact calls for minimum wage standards and bans unfair wages and empowers state boards to investigate payrolls and enforce compliance.
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California student wins British amateur golf title at Prestwick
W Lawson Little of Stanford University, a 23 year old native born American, defeated Jimmy Wallace of Scotland 14 up and 13 to play in the finals. He did not lose a hole in the 23 played, finished with ten under par for the final 23 holes, and posted an overall six day score averaging par.
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Arney Ross Wins World Welterweight Title in New York
Chicago fighter Arney Ross defeats Jimmy McLarnin over 15 rounds to claim the world welterweight championship in New York. Ross already held the light welter and junior welter titles.
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Disarmament talks and New Deal impact blaze across 1930s news
Geneva sessions reopen as nations push disarmament with Litvinov and Barthou offering plans while Mussolini scorns talks. In Ireland De Valera pushes senate abolition amid republic move. Washington letters note expanding federal power through New Deal agencies, NRA codes, banking influence, and forest conservation starting this June.
Exemption of Service Industries From NRA Codes Authorized
President Roosevelt issued an executive order exempting service industries from certain fair trade provisions while preserving minimum wages hours child labor and collective bargaining. Administrator Johnson may halt open price systems and price fixing in cleaners dyers and similar trades. The order allows area based fair trade provisions with 85 percent industry approval and NRA approval.
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Roosevelts embargo halts US arms sales to warring nations
President Roosevelt signed a joint resolution empowering him to block arms shipments to belligerents and proclaimed an embargo on arms or munitions from the United States to Bolivia and Paraguay. He cannot stop actual shipments due to treaties but bans sales domestically. Bolivian envoy Costa Durell urged arbitration under the League covenant, warning the embargo could spell Bolivia’s end if granted.
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French flyers ODOS and Rosas fail non stop Paris to California
ODOS and Rosas aimed to beat the distance record with a nonstop Paris to California flight. They crossed the Atlantic successfully but a wing weakness forced a landing in New York.
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Conservation aims to restore forests and curb waste land
The piece argues for a national approach to forest restoration and conservation measures led by federal and state cooperation. It notes a looming timber supply issue, NRA code conflicts with the Federal Trade Commission act, and growing worries over smuggling and bootlegging amid economic policy crosscurrents.
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Five Girls Born Here At Once Surprise North Bay Family
Mrs. Oliva Dienne of North Bay Ontario welcomed five baby girls last Sunday increasing her family by five. Dr A R Dafoe of Callander reports the five girls are all well and chirping. The birth draws wide attention amid global news.
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Rise and fall of large denomination bills in the crisis
The passage notes banks closing drove demand for large denomination notes from Sho to 1000 and 10000. As fear grew, customers exchanged checks for big bills and millions vanished. The Federal Reserve calls this withdrawal a sign of improving times as about 350 million of the large bills returned to the Treasury and reserves from hiding.
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Century of Progress Expo Prompts Reflection on Progress
Readers are urged to visit Chicago's Century of Progress exhibition and reflect on the past century's achievements. The note hints at future progress once current troubles fade, urging inspection of national trends and personal outlooks.
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First Printed Song Book The Bay Psalm Book 1640
The Bay Psalm Book printed in Cambridge Massachusetts in 1640 was the first book printed in the American colonies aside from an almanac. The ninth edition, issued in 1698, added 13 tunes to its previously word only verses.
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Value of a Mill in United States Currency
The value of a mill is one tenth of a cent. Mills are not coined but appear in currency for computing amounts.
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Inca Gold Used for Art Far More Than Wealth
Historians say the Inca used gold and silver mainly for decoration not value, plastering walls with metal and shaping it into utilitarian items like kitchen gear and bathroom fittings. The arrival of the Pizarro brothers shifted perception as Spaniards seized much of the gold.
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Senator Sorghum on speech freedom and restraint
The senator comments that freedom of speech is not always enjoyable. He says he cannot work with anyone who insists on saying whatever they like in a manner that makes others dislike him.
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Postum Offers Week’s Supply Free Health Drink Ady
A reader notices an offer from the Postum Company promising a full week’s supply of their health drink at no cost. Anyone who writes for it will receive Postum free, according to the notice in the paper.
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It’s Not Worth It Scolding on Keeping Up a Useless Argument
A concise admonition urges readers to avoid heated disputes when pride fuels insistence. The piece emphasizes self restraint and choosing productive discussion over pointless quarrels.
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