Spanish Civil War intensifies with mass combats and sieges
Reports describe radical government and insurgent forces in fierce mountain battles near Madrid and Zaragoza. thousands of foreign troops and Moroccan columns cross from Gibraltar to the mainland amid air and artillery duels. Military action centers on Somosierra and Alta de Leon as both sides claim gains and heavy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Madrid
Spain
Spanish
Morocco
Mander
Guadarrama
Alta de Leon
Avilla
Somosierra Pass
Irun
Pamplona
Zaragoza
Alhama
Granada
Jose Giral
Allesandro Lerroux
Lerroux
Farmers Call Confiscation of Speculative Feed
In Plymouth county drought area, farmers urged confiscation of all feed held in terminals for speculative purposes to relieve livestock feed shortage. They backed water conservation by dam construction, government control of surplus feeds, federal seed loans repaid in kind, low freight rates for imports, and a two year moratorium on farm loans led by State Representative Gustave Alesch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE Mars
Plymouth County
Gustave Alesch
Rising Taxes Predicted From Drought Impact
Northwestern economist Ernest Hahne forecast rising taxes as a drought consequence. He cited higher living costs, lower farm incomes, and potential local government cuts, with two bright spots seen in shared hardship and possible farm product imports opening reciprocal markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ernest Hahne
Northwestern University
Hahne
Two More Germans Get Promotions On Olympic Showings
Berlin reports two more Germans were promoted for Olympic triumphs. Josef Manger, heavyweight weightlifting champion, named state tax collector effective Sept 1. Lieutenant Gotthart Handrick, pentathlon winner, promoted to captain in the force on Goering's recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Josef Manger
Heefy
Germany
Reinhard
Manger
Gotthart Handrick
Labor Group Seeks Radio Advertising Restrictions in Mass
Massachusetts Federation of Labor adopts a resolution backing government ownership of radio broadcasting and limiting radio advertising. The group also urges Congress to curb what it calls court usurpation of powers, with Sylvester McBride saying the Constitution does not grant the Supreme Court explicit authority to strike down federal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Massachusetts
George appears in diary links to Thorpe elopement tale
Hollywood reports Joseph Anderson says Dr Franklyn Thorpe admitted a prior marriage to Laura Adams, with divorce finalized in 1917. The Thorpe Astor case includes corroboration from May MacLean’s relatives about a previous marriage and an elopement tale.
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Thorpe
May
William G. Many
Bronxville
Many
Islands
Hollywood
Calif
Joseph Anderson
Franklyn Thorpe
Mary Astor
Anderson
Laura Adams
Lillian Lawton Miles
Astor Anderson
South
Oust Pensacola Mayor Over Landon Support Stalemate
After eight ballots the Pensacola city council deadlocked on removing Mayor H Clay Armstrong for backing Republican Alf Landon. The council postponed action to Aug 20 as Armstrong faced accusations from local Democrats over letters praising Landon. The case highlights Pensacola’s nonpartisan manager government and a split council.
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Pensacola
H Clay Armstrong
Alf M Landon
Armstrong
Escambia County League of Young Democrats
Middle West
Landon Tam
Alabama
Democratic Executive Committee
West Side
Democratic
Biderman Trustees Transfer Cemetery Lot in Campbell Case
Adolph Biderman and trustees of Bertram township confer to Mrs Bessie Davidson the deed to Campbell Cemetery lot 5 block 19 in Linn County for 24 dollars 1 dollar 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Biderman
Bertram Township
Linn
Bessie Davidson
Campbell
U S Warns Spain On Seizures And Property Rights
The United States warns Spain against seizures of American property and demands prompt compensation for wartime requisitions. Wendelin reports Madrid actions, certificates of property rights, and efforts to return seized autos, while Mussolini’s neutrality stance shifts responsibility to France through Galleazzo Ciano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Wendelin
America
France and Russia Discuss Non Intervention in Spanish War
Paris drafts a note seeking absolute neutrality or aid to the Madrid government. Blum allies seek to deter outside support to Franco, hoping to avoid a European clash. Moscow reports 36.435 million francs deposited in state bank by Spanish republic supporters while confirming readiness for a non intervention pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
INS
Russia
Spain
Soviet Union
Italy backs strict neutrality in Spanish Civil War
Rome announced Italy will back strict neutrality in Spain only if an international agreement bans outside aid from all nations including Soviet loans. The government demanded non intervention be comprehensive covering private interests and that no loans or propaganda be allowed to any side in Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Wendelin
State Department
State
Mussolini
Galleazzo Ciano
France
Paris
Rome
INS
Russia
Red
Madrid
Jewelry Cases Stolen From Salesman Near Wapello
Fishermen on the Hennepin canal near Wyatt recovered four jewelry sample cases heard thrown from a bridge Wednesday night. The cases, stolen from J. C. Lucas of a Chicago firm near Wapello, Ta., in a Wednesday holdup, contained some jewelry.
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Kewanee, Tr
Hennepin Canal
Wyatt
Bureau County
J. C. Lucas
Chicago
Wapello
Lewis Rebels to Continue Efforts in Labor Realignment
Lewis and allies press for Roosevelt reelection while planning a continued labor push. If mass production unions grow, CI0 membership could top 2.3 million, boosting Lewis into a major political force. Tampa convention fate of rebel unions hinges on credentials ruling and two thirds approval.
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Lewis
Roosevelt
Berry
A. F
America
Green
Tampa
George M. Harrison
Federation
Changes In Liver Cause Rabbit Decreases
University of Minnesota biologist Dr. R G Green reported that biochemical liver changes, not tularemia, trigger ten year declines in snowshoe rabbits. He described a shock disease causing mortality when rabbits are excited and suggested the finding could illuminate a similar ailment in other animals and humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
R. G. Green
University of Minnesota
Green
Minnesota
Sixty Seven British Miners Trapped by Blast Dead
Barnsley England reports that sixty seven coal miners of the Wharncliffe Wood colliery were entombed by a coal gas explosion at 3 30 am Thursday. Rescue workers faced a fire and only one survivor was brought to the surface badly burned half a mile from the blast site.
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Barnsley
Eng
INS
Wharnecliffe
Woodmere
Wharncliffe Wood
More
Sheffield
Leeds
Property rights and joint tenancy described in deed
Emma Dell Rush and her husband to Anthony F and Mary E Her Beck hold full survivor rights to all title and property as joint tenants in fee simple. The transaction references John Weare's irrigation survey and a $1 consideration under case 7-9-363 with official notations 16-83-7.
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Emma Dell Rush
Anthony F
Mary E. Herbeck
John Weare
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