Naval review delays and political blur from the Roosevelts era
The article notes a delayed fleet review aboard the Indianapolis caused by misaligned positions and a two hour lag, with Admiral Sellers alerting the fleet by wireless. It also references public confusion over Roosevelt’s naval gestures, plus a separate account of England’s gunman and a Dakota drought tied to divine punishment, and highlights Senator Murphy's role in stabilizing a local bank crisis and RFC loans.
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Indianapolis
Sellers
Louis Murphy
RFC
Senator Murphy
Washington
Dust storm fans Iowa heat wave and crop damage
A westward dust storm swept across Iowa adding discomfort as temperatures exceeded 100 degrees in several cities and broke June heat records. The heat wave spread nationwide with at least ten deaths and widespread crop damage, especially to wheat, boosting prices on Chicago markets.
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Congress Sets 25000 Reward on Public Enemies
Congress approved a bill to pay 25000 for apprehension of designated public enemies including John Dillinger and sent to the White House. The Senate also backed an interstate crime prevention pact and a debtor relief measure under federal supervision.
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White House
Fair Board closes Streets of Paris display at fair
Chicago authorities ordered closing of the Streets of Paris exhibit at the World’s Fair on Friday after repeated warnings against indecent performances. Officials cited ongoing violations and disruptions as the reason for the closure.
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Chicago
Democrats Use Gag Rule to Silence GOP in House Vote
In Washington, Democrats ended a filibuster threat by adopting a special rule that curtails debate and names Speaker Henry T. Rainey as the arbiter of legislation. The move signals major bills like the McLeod depositor-payoff measure may be sent to the scrap heap. Republicans, led by Bertrand Snell, fought delays through multiple roll calls and parliamentary maneuvers.
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Mich
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Tallulah
Dust Storm Sweeps Cedar Rapids Amid 103 Degree Heat
Cedar Rapids endured a Friday dust storm with a 103 degree peak as schools closed at noon and the weather cooled to 98 by 6 30 p m. The storm stretched across central Iowa from Des Moines, with local officials including Sheriff Petrus and Bailiff Sullivan in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Joseph A. Petrus
Frank Sullivan
Des
Pigeon Egg Frying Under Third Street Eaves
At about 3 30 p m Thursday a pigeon egg dropped from under the old post office eaves and fried on the Third street sidewalk as heat from the sun.
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Robert Ryan
Seventh Avenue SE
Herman Kiebel
Gazette Street
Heatwave Strains City as Three Suffer Prostrations
A heat siege hits Mitchellville with a Thursday peak of 108 as two residents collapse and are treated. Mark Stewart 45 fainted at work and was revived at St Luke's hospital. James Johnson 35, a construction worker, was stricken Thursday afternoon. Mrs Nick Panich recovering at Mercy hospital after Tuesday collapse.
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Settlement Push Seen to Avert Textile Strike
Washington reports indicate an imminent settlement to avert a Monday walkout by about 300000 textile mill workers after a five hour NRA talks among Hugh S Johnson manufacturers and union leaders. A similar stalemate affects the mid June steel strike with Roosevelt and union leaders set to return Monday. In Toledo a 40 mile area avoided a crippling electric strike as union electricians and Toledo Edison reach a compromise truce under federal mediation efforts.
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Roosevelt
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Day in Washington highlights from the Roosevelt era
President Roosevelt told congress war debts depend on debtor nations use of resources while House investigators blamed stock dealings for the Insull dominated Associated Telephone Utilities collapse. Ickes faced opposition charges of seeking socialist change and NRA administrator Adams moved to coal and steel codes. Senate and House agreed on stock market control conference report. Johnson pushed textile and steel strike avert efforts as Steagall warned against housing bill changes. Senate finance offered no action on a coconut oil tax proposal.
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New Bank Opens At West Liberty Today
West Liberty State Bank opened Friday with capital of 50000 dollars and surplus of 10000 dollars. A 40 percent payment of 400000 dollars was made to depositors of the People's State and Iowa State banks of West Liberty and the Downey Savings bank of Downey, placing them in receivership. Harold Simpson is president. R S Kirkpatrick is vice president and cashier. directors include Howard Simpson Charles J Mackey P W Brown Frank Elder Robert Brooke of West Liberty and Ben S Summerwill Iowa City.
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Friday's Major League Results
Friday's MLB results across leagues show varied outcomes with strong pitching and offense. Notable games include Philadelphia defeating New York 4 to 3, St Louis topping Pittsburgh 4 to 3, Chicago beating Cincinnati 3 to 16, and Brooklyn routing Boston 7 to 1 with solid bullpen work.
Mary Proceeds With Divorce in Pickford Fairbanks Case
Miss Pickford filed suit December 8 1933 charging mental cruelty. An order on her affidavit stated Fairbanks left California May 23 1933 and had not returned to the United States since. She claims the acrobatic film star was working in London. The state requires weekly summons for sixty days and a further thirty days before trial. Since filing, rumors of reconciliation circulated.
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Fairbanks
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United States
London
Morgan Firm to Become Commercial Bank
Report from New York credits J P Morgan and Company with converting to a commercial bank on June 16 as required by the 1993 Banking Act. Officials say no final decision has been made and confirmation cannot be given at this time.
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Strict market control sent to White House
Friday approved strict federal regulation of stock exchanges and curtailed reckless speculation. Congress passed the conference report on the long disputed securites bill, under President Roosevelt. The measure, to take effect July 1, will bring exchanges under federal supervision for the first time. The House action followed a GOP filibuster, with swift passage and no recorded vote.
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Investors and market mood amid speculation debate
A fragmented column discusses inquiries and advocacy around securities penalties and investor protection. It references Roosevelt era actions, economists blaming market collapse, and the ongoing tension between speculation and safeguards, noting continued late-page discussion and continuation on page 12.
Hutton Roiled Over Finding Daughter in Clinic
London AP reports Franklyn J. L. Hutton and wife arrived from New York with Prince Alexis Mdivant to a medical clinic where Barbara Hutton was staying. He denied trouble earlier, then grew visibly angry and refused to comment on her condition after a 90 minute private meeting.
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Southampton
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Barbara
War stocks and warns of new wheat orders from Russia
Russia orders 26 cargoes of wheat for Vladivostok while Japan negotiates large purchases as tensions rise in Europe and Asia. Partial crop failure explains Moscow’s push abroad for Far East reserves. Britain trains for gas defense. Germany presses for colonies as regional tensions mount.
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Within Limits a Lesson on Crafting Art from Constraints
Dr Joseph Fort Newton recalls a medieval tale of the Abbot of Bourgeaul who used green wax tablets to shape compact poetry. The story argues that all lives have limits and that true happiness comes from making art within those bounds, even in tragedy.
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Cramped Space Inspires Poetic Life Masterpiece
A 1934 note contemplates art within borders of personal limits. It asserts that even in a narrow frame life’s poetry can become a small, vivid masterpiece reflecting shared humanity.
Scrip violations suspend 25 Linn county merchants
State relief officials in Cedar Rapids announce that about 25 Marion and Cedar Rapids merchants will be indefinitely suspended from federal scrip trade benefits following a two day probe by a Des Moines investigator. Violations include giving non listed items such as tobacco olives potted meats lettuce lipstick and rouge to relief clients. If violations persist, federal orders may be withdrawn and scrip redeemed through the county commissary.
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Linn County
Des Moines
Benjamin Tait
Marion
Tait
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Debt Message Wins General Approval
President Roosevelt won instant support in Congress for a policy that debts to the United States should be paid by the debtors, not by American taxpayers, signaling swift backing from lawmakers for the proposal.
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Roosevelt debt message stirs U S officials over token payment
Bulletin from London reports Roosevelt will not authorize even a token June 15 payment on war debts unless Britain is cleared of default stigma. Washington sides with no new legislation this session while reaffirming debt revisions. Roosevelt says U S dollars funded World War success and must be repaid. Debtors seek revised schedules amid strong opposition.
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Roosevelt
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Britain
American leader urges debtors to honor wartime loans
The President warns debtors like France and Britain that repaying World War I debts is essential, noting Finland has paid in full. He stresses sacrifices by borrowing nations, links repayment to trade and fiscal stability, and explains U.S. taxes may fund lost principal when debtors fail to pay. This message continues on Page 16.
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Great Britain
Finland
United States
Stolen plane found near Clarinda after theft
An airplane owned by Art E Olson of Avce Minn was stolen April 21 and found near Clarinda. The engine was stored in the coal shed of Thompson rural school, other parts nearby, wings in a pasture. Farmers alerted officers, no arrests.
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