Reassuring leadership under Green defers steel strike
The American Federation of Labor gains confidence as President Green persuades the Amalga mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers to postpone a strike that could cripple steel and related industries. The move recalls 1919 tensions but suggests a path to settlement under Green’s plan and NRA gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Willam Green
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Green
Wilson
NRA
Congress
Questioning Dr Tugwell’s farming credentials and mortgage tactics
The remark questions whether Dr Tugwell truly followed a farming plan and accuses him of pursuing an extension by tailing a mortgage holder. It implies scrutiny of his financial practices and adherence to agricultural standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugwell
Senator Sheppard Pushes Repeal Of Prohibition
The Twenty first amendment repeal effort is proposed by Senator Sheppard of Texas, father of the Eighteenth amendment, with expected growing support. The note suggests national prohibition could return, referencing New Deal context and critiques. Sam Insull remains free on bond. Athens and Greek language are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
Texas
Congress
Senator Sheppard
Sam Insull
Athens
Two Dictators Meet in Venice Reach Far Reaching Accord
In Venice Premier Mussolini and Chancellor Hitler held a quick, decisive conference that produced agreements seen as more momentous than Geneva’s yearlong talks. Hitler agreed to return to disarmament talks, while Mussolini backed arms equality, signaling a potential path to peace though details remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Europe
Mussolini
Italy
Hitler
Germany
Geneva
Herr Hitler
France
Austria
Global headlines mix war risks with oddities in 1930s notes
A collage of foreign policy rumors and quirky commentaries traces Hitler Mussolini talks, Austria independence, and arms parity while London eyes political shifts. The piece wittily touches Ibn Saud’s restraint, Dillinger misadventures, economic debates, and baseball jabs about a bouncing ball and new technology.
Opinion and satire on gender roles and society in 1934
A 1934 column musing on fashion returning to favor and opposing "equality of the sexes" while critiquing women in power and the idea of governor-by-marriage. It rails at Roosevelt appointments, crowding social cues, and urges merit over gender in public life. It mocks economic beliefs and notes civic fatigue with elite wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
New York
Trade Konflits and Political Spins From 1934 Headlines
A sweeping column outlines Roosevelt era reforms in Puerto Rico land policy, the rise of a new communications commission, and bootleg activity in Washington. It notes Henley’s Capitol Hill lobbying, Morgenthau’s Yellowstone retreat, and graft probes led by McSwain. References to Will Rogers, Machado era Cuba, and reform sentiment in Maine end with a blast on prohibition and radio coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Puerto Rico
Tugwell
Wuenip
James H. Hanley
Nebraska
Arthur Mullen
Arthur
Hanley
Federal Radio Commission
Commission
Mullen
Radio Commission
New Communications Commission
Capitol Hill
Henry Morgenthau
Yellowstone
Treasury Department
Hawaii
House
John McSwainshrewd
South Carolina
United States
Joseph R. Grundy
Pennsylvania
Bill Vare
Vare
Philadelphia
Mr. Grundy
Pensylvania Repub- Neandom
Mississippi
Artie’ Robinson
Indiana
Oklahoma
Will Rogers
Rogers
State Supreme Court
Maine
Louis A Jack
Jack
Clarence Darrow
Hugh Johnson
Darrow
Harold McGugin
Kansas
McGugin
Department of Interior
East Texas
Glasgow parade over dole reduction proposal protests
More than 2,000 men and women gathered in Glasgow Scotland to protest a plan to cut unemployment benefits. The demonstration reflected broad public opposition to the proposed reduction and drew participants from diverse communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Radio schedule snapshot with orchestras and hosts listed
A dense list of radio program lineups across networks NBC CBS and ABC including performers Nat Shilkret Guy Lombardo Fats Waller Greta Stueckgold and other acts with stations WEAF WJZ WENR WBBM WCCO and more. Highlights include morning to late night orchestras singers and broadcasts from Detroit Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morlon Downey
CBS
WABC
WMT
WBBM
KMOX
WCCO
NBC
WJZ Chain
Nat Shilkret
Floyd Gibbons
Weaf Woc-Who
WMAQ
Guy Lombardo
Fata Waller
Harmoniatia
WEAF
One Man's Family
Jed Johnson
Clan
New Deal
Johnny Johnson
Nesarieg Band
Denny Orch
Vines Orch
Lllsworth Vines
Weaf Chain
Reto
Alee Semonlers Planist
Toil
Gruen
Major Bowes
Gould and Shefter
Radio City Symphony Orch
Chicago
Round Table
Pomain
NBCY
Mary Small
Coeinsky
Mildred Dilling
NBC Weaf
Peel Gite
Arnold
Weaf Woocson
the Sea Islanders
Edith Murray
Abram Chasins
Piano Nolnters
Grace Mayes
WEAP
Concert Artisis
Dinatrel
Meredith
WHO
WMA Netenit
Symphony
Carsaen Robison
WJZ
WAO
Lillian Bucknam
Tlarketch
Des
WABO
National Vesnels
Tony Wons
Sylvat the
Chicago Choir
Wheeler Orch
Glenn Frank
Wisconsin
U. Commencement
Wcco Catholic Hour
NBG
Nieck Lucas
WABCO
FAB
KMBC
Our Iehaely
Weap Wooco
Fenner
Nelson Orch
WLS
WSM
Chicano Knights
Wehbbm
Sils
Irene Beasley
Immmy
Durante
Connie
George Sel
Mhia
Wise
Rogers
Krevelers
WLW
WPAA
WBM
James Melton
Sosnick Orch
New York Evening Reverie and Celebrity Strolls
A 1934 reminiscence in New York City notes the twilight beauty of Manhattan, Fifth Avenue, and Broadway as the city settles after 5 to 7 pm. The writer recalls meeting Kate Kitchen, praises The Colony restaurant, and reflects on figures like Jack Dempsey, Gary Cooper, and Jimmy Walker while sharing musings on art, culture, and nightlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Manhattan
Midtown
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Karl Kitchen
New York
Panama
Larry Waterbury
William Gaxton
Gary Cooper
Jules Bache
Clark Gable
Jimmy Walker
Warner Baxter
America
Educator views science guiding ethics in public life
In a Q A style piece a college professor recalls using exams that challenge beyond book knowledge. The exchange discusses education as organizing facts for life and science shaping society versus individual rights. The dialogue touches eugenics, marriage norms, and advice on fragile domestic relations with a Miss Manners column voice.
Look On Every Man She Meets As Possible Husband
A reader asks Dear Miss Manners about a woman named Helen who surveys every man she encounters as a potential spouse. She steals away men from friends, loses interest after gaining them, and remains unmarried as she ages, prompting advice on etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
10-20-30 Years Ago In The Gazette Highlights
Frederick Seely Charles Carrol and John Carey return from Dartmouth as students. Miss Irene Chiverton and Lloyd McKee marry at the Chiverton home. Reserve Officers form Fifth District association with Don Wood as vice-president and R. C. Montgomery as secretary. Co A Cramer and Fred Gray take a fishing trip to Wisconsin by auto. Dr F H Van Duser dies at his son’s ranch near Orena Colorado. Miss Rose Elizabeth Ferguson and Marvin R Selden wed at the Ferguson home. Arthur Aston leaves Coe College to coach at Simpson College and study at University of Illinois. Charles Chesters named secretary of boys work at the Y M C A. Dr B R Johnston heads to Europe for study. D G Manahan fractures leg at Lagomarcino Co warehouse. Miss Clara Belle McDaniel and Dr Charles William Gray married at the Gray home. Charles Klinger named Rock Island railroad city passenger and ticket agent. Paper hats in vogue in Lone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Seely
Charles Carrol
John Carey
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N. H
Irene Chiverton
Lloyd McKee
Chiverton
A. J. Michael
Fifth District Reserve Officers Association
Don Wood
R. C. Montgomery
Co. A. Cramer
Fred Gray
Wisconsin
F. H. van Duser
Cedar Rapids
Orena
Colo
Rose Elizabeth Ferguson
Marvin R. Selden
Ferguson
Samuel Ferguson
Arthur Aston
Coe College
Simpson College
Champaign
Ill
University of Illinois
Charles Chesters
The
Kirkpatrick
B. R. Johnston
Europe
D. G. Manahan
Lagomarcino Company
Clara Belle McDaniel
Charles William Gray
Gray
J. A. Montieth
Charles Klinger
Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
W. H. Dutton Wig
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Guzette
the Gazette Company
Iowa
London
Ibn Saud
Leavenworth
Dillinger
Mr Roosevelt
Junior
Eprun
Williams
Tam
Drew Pearson
Robert 8
Allen
Machado
Caffery
State Department
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Shanghai
Ious
Republican National Committee
Jim Watson
Artie” Robinson
Jim
Deets Pickett
Methodist Board of Temperance
Prohibition
Senate Munitions Investigating
Treasury
Charley McNary
Astate
McNary
District of Columbia
Ted
Gotham
Ewing Galloway
Helen Gould
Rue Cambon
Messieures
Brooklyn
G. Wells
Polly
Jack Dempsey
Hannah Williams
George Bellows
Dempsey
Miss Williams
Albert Edwa
D'wiada
Millworth Huntington
Leon Whitney
S. J. Holmes
University of California
Miss Manners
Mary Manners
Lone
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