Eight-State Meeting Calls for Trade Pact Repeal
Sioux City hosts an eight state farm conference urging immediate repeal of reciprocal trade agreements and higher tariffs on farm raw materials. Proceedings featured George N. Peek of Moline and 650 attendees as speakers pressed for native-born preference and new measures to expand U S markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Peek
AAA
Sioux City
United ‘States
Maines
Council of Representatives
Washington
Moline
J. C. Mullaney
Chamber of Commerce
H. J. Gramlich
University of Nebraska
John Brandt
Minneapolis
Dairyman
Dan Hildebrand
Seward
Neb
J. R. Howard
Clemens, Ia
E. B. Perry
Lincoln
Robert Blaylock
Des Moines
Prince Edward IX Visits War Wounded in Private Hospital
A London friend shares a tale of King Edward VIII as Prince of Wales visiting a private wartime hospital. He meets thirty six injured men including a severely disfigured seventh patient. He insists on seeing him and, after entering the dark room, kisses the man's face. The scene moves the room to silence and reverence.
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London
Edward VIII
Prince of Wales
Newton
Disaster Relief Bill Adopted By House
The House adopted Tuesday the conference report on disaster relief funding totaling 50 million dollars in Reconstruction Finance Corporation rehabilitation loans. The Senate had approved the measure the day before and it now goes to the White House for signature.
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Washington (Lp
House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate
White House
Shipowners sever ties with San Francisco longshoremen
In a bold move the Waterfront Employers association cut all relations with the San Francisco local of the International Longshoremen's Association over handling of cargo from the Grace liner Santa Rosa. The dispute followed accusations of strikebreakers and unauthorized union credentials, with over 1,000 men gathering at the docks as police promised increased protection.
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San Francisco
International Longshoremen’s Association
Santa Rosa
Maritime Federation of the Pacific
Waterfront Employers Association
Harry Bridges
Peppery
San Francisco Council
Maritime Federation
Bridges
Grace Line
Federation Council
The
Great Lakes
William Quinn
Mussolini defies peace terms asks Italy to demand capitulation
Reports from Rome say Benito Mussolini will press for harsh peace terms with Ethiopia and refuse to discuss truce while Britain threats endure. Italians fear a mandate to resist coercion, trusting only total Italian dominance or escalation of penalties by the League of Nations.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Great Britain
League of Nations
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Italy
Britain
Europe
Baldwin Calls Lord Tyrrell to Aid Crisis Diplomacy
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin summoned Lord Tyrrell of Avon for urgent consultation at his country retreat. The veteran diplomat, longtime royal adviser and former ambassador to France, is seen as the key influence shaping British policy amid Italy, Ethiopia, and French German disputes.
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London
Stanley Baldwin
Lord Tyrrell of Avon
Britain
France
Anthony Eden
British ministers weigh steps to curb Mussolini victories
London reports defense and major cabinet ministers debating further measures against Italy. Possible actions include oil embargo and military or naval sanctions as tensions rise over Mussolini's gains and stalled peace talks. The cabinet discussions unfold amid banner headlines signaling concern.
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London
Sudan
Lake Tana
Italy
Mussolini
Better Homes Show Opens At Memorial Coliseum
The Better Homes Show and Appliance exhibit opens Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum under the FHA and local dealers. It runs 7 to 11 each evening through Saturday with 36 firms, 52 booths, and 30 supplies on display. FHA financing information is available at its booth. Cervenka's string ensemble provides music. Exhibitors offer souvenirs and cash prizes. admission is 10 cents.
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Memorial Coliseum
Better Homes
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Cervenka
Objectives Of Legion Asks For Neutrality Laws And Service Act
Ray Murphy national commander of the American Legion outlined objectives after securing the bonus payment. He urged strong neutrality laws, a universal service act, highway safety campaigns, and expanded community and welfare work, stressing defense and lawful changes while avoiding entangling wars.
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NEW York
Ray Murphy
The
American Legion
American * Legion
Congress
Wal
Voice of “America
Bishop Walsh Dies In New York City
Bishop James A. Walsh, superior general of the Roman Catholic Foreign Mission Society, died Tuesday in New York City. He led the society through decades of missionary work and advocacy for religious education.
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Bishop Walsh
New-York City
New ‘York
James A. Walsh
The
Catholic -Foreign Mission Society
Warden Charles Reed dies after month illness
Hartford based report: Charles S. Reed aged 74 longtime warden of Wethersfield state prison for six years died in a hospital after a monthlong illness. He was a native of Illinois and spent his life in police and prison service.
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Hartford, Conn
Charles S. Reed
Wethersfield State Prison
Finois
Wealthy men funded Farmers' Independence Council helps in New Deal fight
Washington updates show the Senate lobby committee linking the Farmers' Independence Council to wealthy industrialists and business leaders. Samuel Morse and president Dan Casement faced questions about Harvard education for farm hands and ties to the American Liberty League. Contributions included 5000 from Lammot du Pont.
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Washington
Senate
Farmers’ Independence’ Council
Harvard
Wall Street
Samuel F. Morse
Council
American’ Liberty League
CAAA
Vite
Wallace
Casement
Morse
Dan Casement
Liberty League
Henry Breckinridge
Roosevelt
Frank Knix
Farmers’ Council
Lammot du Pont
Wilmington
Opening of the 1936 baseball season
The Gazette reports the 1936 season kickoff with fans hearing the familiar play ball cry. It promises complete results in the sports section, including box scores and standings.
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Gazette
Plattsburg Boy Plagiarist Backed Toward College Aid
Lloyd Lewis who plagiarized in Eddie Cantor peace essay contest is supported by his town. Cantor called it a mistake and promised help. local officials and teachers meet him at the Kansas City airport and pledge to assist his college plans.
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Plattsburg
Lloyd Lewis
Lloyd
New York
Eddie Cantor
America
Frank Kingdon
University of Newark
Lewis
Peace Digest
Cantor
Kansas City
E. O. Hammond
J. H. Barber
Jones Barber
Lloyd's
Roosevelt hints at new job laws during Baltimore speech
President Roosevelt outlined the New Deal stance on unemployment, proposing limits on active working years and urging youth to act as social pioneers. He urged shorter hours, stable employment, and minimum wages while noting no specific proposals yet, as Democrats and Young Democratic clubs listened in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Roosevelt
Congress
Executive Branch
Maryland
Congress Feud Escalates to Fist Fight on House Floor
In Washington, Rep. Thomas Blanton of Texas and Rep. Marion Zioncheck of Washington nearly fought on the House floor after a long-running feud. They jumped from their seats as personal remarks were exchanged, but fellow members restrained them. The clash followed sharp exchanges over the so called red rider issue and the repeal of the rider governing district teachers.
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Washington
Thomas Blanton
Tex
Marion Zioncheck
Wash
Blanton
Zionchecki
Zioncheck
Democratic Party
Patrick Boland
J. Buell Snyder
Baseball results summary from early leagues
American League ball action shows various players listed such as Dickey Newsom and Watkins in matchups with St Louis and Philadelphia squads. The fragmentary lines mention Beaten and Fall Philadelphia among others, with incomplete scores and names.
Fletcher Attacks Roosevelt Speech In Baltimore Remarks
Henry P. Fletcher denounced President Roosevelt in Baltimore claiming the speech offered youth only continued CCC and WPA work. He criticized the parade use of regular troops as political, and Rep Bolton labeled the Baltimore talk as lacking substance and avoiding tax and spending issues.
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Washington
Henry P. Fletcher
Roosevelt
Baltimore
CCC
WPA
Fletcher
War Department
Rep. Bolton
Ohio
Republican Congressional Committee
Early returns show Horner leading downstate Illinois
Illinois primary returns indicate Governor Henry Horner ahead of Herman Bundesen in downstate Illinois with scattered precinct results. The Republican race appears led by C Brooks with minimal votes through partial tallies. Cited figures include Horner 1,882 Bundesen 490 in one Kankakee precinct, and Borah ahead in the national Republican preference.
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Horner
Downstate
Springfield
Henry Horner
Ernor
Illinois
Herman N. Bundesen
Bundesen
Len
Kankakee
Wayland
C.brooks
Guberna Foria
Illinois Primary Returns Show Knox Far Ahead in Cook County
Early returns from Cook County favor Frank Knox as he leads William Borah 87,000 to 5,560 with 3,676 precincts reporting. Downstate precincts show mixed results as the Democratic gubernatorial race pits Henry Horner against Herman Budensen, with Budensen leading by about 32,000 votes.
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Chicago
Frank Knox
Cook County
William E. Borah
Illinois
Cascade
Cook
William ¥.‘Borah
New Deal
Cook ‘County
Knox
Cook’ ‘County
Downstate
Borah
Ates
Three Men Trapped in Moose River Gold Mine Rescue
Rescue crews peered down an abandoned shaft at Moose River gold mine hoping to reach three men entombed on the operating level after a cave in. Rock displaced by Sunday night collapse suggested a barrier could be breached to open a path to the 141 foot level where Dr. D. E. Robertson Herman R. Magill and Alfred Scadding were trapped for about 36 hours.
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Moose River
N. S2
Moose Rover
D. E. Robertson
Herman R. Magill
Alfred Scadding
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Memaley
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Sewell
Falladelphia
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Detroit
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Heytadden
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Nelson
Bume
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Araeke Kawalik
Hartnett
Deas
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Heusser
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Weismann
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N.‘Budesen
Edward J. Kelly
Patrick Nash
Brooks
Len” Smallwell
Small
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Carlstrom
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