Ohio and West Virginia Hold State Primaries and Delegates
The Associated Press reports Ohio and West Virginia hold statewide primaries to name delegates to national conventions and choose full slates for state, county, legislative and judicial offices. Delaware North Dakota Vermont and North Dakota hold conventions or primaries to select delegates and nominees.
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Associated Press
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West Virginia
Delaware
North Dakota
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Ohio Primaries Set Stage for Roosevelt Borah Taft Battle
In Ohio voters head to the polls in Democratic and Republican primaries amid a record turnout estimated around 1.36 million. The GOP sees a Borah Taft clash with a Taft favorite son path, while Roosevelt faces Breckinridge seeking only presidential preferential votes in separate delegate balloting.
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Borah
Taft
Roosevelt
Breckinridge
Idaho
Robert A. Taft
Buckeye
Henry
Rise of Voter Battles Roils 1936 Primary Scene
The piece details heavy voter turnout expected in 400000 in a battle between Senators Holt and Neely and Democratic challenger Chassee in Wisconsin. It notes Roosevelt opposition by Coutremarsh and Knox's Oregon campaign denouncing the New Deal while Republican and Democratic state conventions shed light on renomination cues.
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Portland
Delaware
North Dakota
Vermont
Wyoming
Roosevelt
Plane Builder Sues for 90 Million Damages in Sherman Case
James V. Martin, inventor of airplanes, files a federal suit seeking 90 million dollars against 37 corporations four copartnerships and 28 individuals alleging Sherman anti trust violations. He claims a bombing plane he built was destroyed by incendiary parts in a plot by several defendants. He seeks treble damages and cites harm to his designs and business. Named defendants include major transport manufacturers and Wall Street brokerages Hayden Stone Murphy E A Pierce and James C Wilson.
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NEW York
James V. Martin
United States District Court
Copartnerships
Martin
Hayden, Stone and Company
G. M P. Murphy and Company
E. A. Pierce and Company
James C. Willson and Company
Robinson Stoll Kidnapper Caught
FBI agents conducted the capture of Robinson Stoll, with no outside tips of value. The report notes factors in the arrest but omits hunt details and exact causes of the final apprehension.
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Robinson
FBI
Kidnaper Robinson Captured in Glendale Hideout
Federal agents seized Thomas H. Robinson Jr in a Glendale bungalow described as the heart of the city. He was transported by chartered plane after being bound and restrained, with a woman present but not charged, as investigation continued. The tip came from Lynn Allen of a Pasadena drug store, leading to a dramatic arrest after two years of disguises and escapes.
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Calif
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Alice Stoll
Robinson
Los Angeles
Oregon
Secret Service
Winslow
Ariz
Louisville
California
Lynn Allen
Pasadena
Allen
Department of Justice
John Simons
Wallace Pushes New Processing Tax Plan With Rates
Secretary Wallace outlines a proposed processing tax scale for commodities including sugar cigarets and major staples. He recommends tax levels from one eighth to one third of old rates, with special handling for alcohol inputs and a flat spirits tax to replace product taxes.
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Wallace
Skull of African type gee unearthed in Alaska
An unusual skull fragment identified as an African type gee was excavated in Alaska, prompting researchers to investigate ancient migration or trade connections and the artifact’s origin.
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Alaska
Tucker defends 1929 airport tree pole protest
Frew A. Tucker testified at an Aeronautics Board hearing in Des Moines about his tall poplar trees planted along the Iowa City airport to deter low-flying planes. Tucker argued the trees served as self pruning barriers and claimed aeronautics law is unconstitutional.
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Frew A. Tucker
Iowa City
The
Aeronautics Commission
Tucker
E. P. Korab
Dave Crum
Iowa City Chamber of Commerce
Korab
Mussolini Recall Strains League Delegates At Geneva
The Rome express departs causing confusion as Mussolini’s order baffles delegates. With Japan absent, Germany and Italy’s withdrawal makes continuation of the Geneva institution doubtful.
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Rome
League
Mussolini
Japan
Germany
Italy
Geneva
Italy May Quit League Over Ethiopian Crisis
Rome dispatch says authoritative quarters expect Italy to leave the League of Nations if the Ethiopian question is not settled to Italy's satisfaction. Sanctions against Italy and the Ethiopian delegation at Geneva may force a final severance of Mussolini's relations with the league, depending on the league's stance on Ethiopia.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Baron Pompeo Aloisi
League Council
Mussolini
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Ethiopia
Iowa congressmen vote on Frazier Lemke mortgage bill discharge
Democrats 159 and progressives 7 and farmer labor 3 voted to discharge the rules committee while Republicans 51 and paired 1 voted to discharge. The total 220 against but 114 Democrats 39 Republicans and .
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Washington
Iowa
House Rules Committee
Farmer-Labor
George Washington Foregoed Salary for Revolutionary Service
George Washington took no salary for his personal services during the American Revolution, serving as commander in chief without pay. This reflects his commitment to the cause and his leadership under extreme wartime conditions.
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George Washington
Fay Webb Sues Rudy Vallee For Divorce Decree
Fay Webb Vallee files for divorce in Los Angeles citing cruelty. She alleges Vallee forced travels with his orchestra, emotional outbursts, humiliations, and rude indifference impacting her health and peace of mind. The suit follows a New York maintenance appeal dismissal.
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Los Angeles
Fay Webb Vallee
Rudy Vallee
Vallee
New York
Supreme Court
Alabama Man Scheduled for Electric Chair in 19 Year Old’s Slaying
Walter Miller a Black laborer was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of 19 year old Vivian Wood ward. He was convicted after a one day trial and is to be executed at Kilby prison on June 19.
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Huntsville
Ala
Vivian Woodward
Walter Miller
Kilby
Miller
Kasper Quadruplets Stay Strong at St Marys Hospital
Four Kasper babies three boys and one girl continued to do well at St Marys hospital with a good night reported in a forenoon bulletin. Each infant’s appetite was a half ounce of human milk every two hours fed via medicine dropper.
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Passaid
N. J
St. Mary’s Hospital
Septuplets born in Nicaragua report raises alarm
Police Chief Felix Zepeda reports a woman, 32, gave birth to seven newborns including Jose Jesus and Ramon del Carmen. Three infants died soon after, two boys and one girl. four living infants, all healthy at risk, await medical updates and possible delivery of the seventh baby.
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Jose Jesus
Ramon del Carmen
Maria del Carmen
Socorro del Carmen
Maria de Jesus
Juana Ramonian
Carmen de Socorro
Felix P. Zepeda
Police
Birth of Seven Children Reported in Nicaragua
President Sacasa to Police Chief in Managua orders doctor dispatched to Belen for Mrs Sinforosa Martinez and her seven newborns. Government to cover expenses and provide monetary aid. demands immediate compliance and ongoing updates on the case.
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Managua
Rivas
Sinforosa Martinez
Belen
Juan B. Sacasa
Reporter to President on Mission for Sinforosa Martinez Birth
A message from Rivas at 9:40 a.m. on May 7 reports traveling by car with a doctor, photographer, and supplies toward Belen and Poza Azul by horse to verify the birth of Sinforosa Martinez's babies. He promises to send exact details on return.
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Rivas
The
Republic
Belen
Poza Asul
Sinforosa Martinez
Felix P. Zepeda
Removal to hospital after deaths in Sinforosa Martinez case
By order of Dr. Rafael Urtecho, Sinforosa Martinez was moved to the hospital here with three children in a delicate state while three others had died. The deceased were buried in Belén. The living were photographed, naming Maria del Socorro, Maria de Jesus, and Maria del Carmen.
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Rivas
Republic
Rafael Urtecho
Sinforosa Martinez
Belen
Maria del Socorro
Maria de Jesus
Maria del Carmen
Tragic birth and death report from Poza Azul hospital
La Prensa correspondent Rivas reports that Sinforosa Martinez of Poza Azul had six births in Poza Azul, three died, and the surviving mother and children were brought to the hospital. One birth remains expected. The infant Maria del Carmen died this morning and authorities inform the president.
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Maria del Carmen
Sinforosa Martinez
Poza Azul
Belen
Felix P. Zepeda
Rivas
la Prensa
Managua
Prairie Du Chien Men Charged With Criminal Assault
W E Printy and Lyle Scott both 27 of Prairie Du Chien were arrested Tuesday at Guttenberg and charged with criminal assault of two Marquette girls aged 19 and 16. Printy allegedly assaulted the two girls while Scott detained them on a highway near Garnaville. The men work at the Guttenberg locks.
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W. E. Printy
Lyle Scott
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Guttenberg
Marquette
Printy
Scott
Garnaville
Guttenberg Locks
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