Reconstruction era public works debated in Washington rumor mill
The piece discusses a clash over administration of public works led by Johnsen and Ickes, detailing loans, RFC bonds, and Federal projects like railroads and tunnels. It cites opposition, political conflict, and debates on funding schemes for wartime and postwar infrastructure.
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New York
Aio Drydocks
Tampa
Fla
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Meuicepaiacs
PWA
PWA Offeiais
Thas Ickes
Jesse Jones
Elas
Lias
Tess
Natoasoe
Gunmen Among 100 New Island Felons On Alcatraz Island
A squad of 100 federal prisoners arrived by barge to Alcatraz Island increasing the convict population to 160. They came from Leavenworth Kansas in a special six car train. The group included George Machine, Cat Ke Harvey, Rous and Bas, among others.
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New Island
Alcatraz Island
Calif ¢Ins
Devils Island
Leavenworth Kan
Tnes
San Francsco Bay
Amorg
Georce
Harvey Rous
Aleert Bas
New York
Armstrong’s
Hoover View of Liberty Sparks Debate on State Power
The piece discusses Herbert Hoover questioning modern liberty under strong government. It cites his take on economic regulation and the perils of state power, warning that centralization risks eroding fundamental rights. The article notes Hoover’s stance published in The Saturday Evening Post.
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Washington
Wohnaton
Herbert Hoove
White House
Starfed
Tomer
Ubal
Bert
Sev Willam
JSHVA
Manis
Saturday Evening Post
Magasine
Congress
Humanity
United States
Chicago Street Car Strike Authorized for All Transit
Chicago street car and elevated workers authorized a sympathetic strike after surface line operators vote to walk out. About 45 000 L men and 15 000 street car operators pledge to join, potentially halting transport for two million daily users. A war chest fund was approved with a 50 cent assessment to start immediate collection.
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Chicago
John J Bruce
Amalgamated
Tursdat
Unien
Chicago Motor Coach Company
Man Killed in Havana Dock Riots After Night of Bombings
AP reports at least one death and several wounded after a dockworkers riot in Havana following a night of bomb blasts. Explosions, tied to a Sept 4 holiday. authorities say 21 blasts in Havana and 38 in Guan Abacoa with mixed casualties.
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Flavana Dock
Havana
Fulgencito Batista
Guan- Abacoa
Mariano
Bribe Money Allegations Tie Electric Boat to Zaharoff
Testimony links Electric Boat to Sir Basil Zaharoff through payments and commissions amid a web of data on submarine contracts. Officials discuss a 1920s arrangement with Vickers, data on royalties, and alleged U.S. state department influence to favor the Electric Boat and British interests.
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Electric Boat
Electric
Vickers
Paris
Electric Boat Company
Carse
Spear
Nye
Zaharoff
Basil
Sir Basil Zaharoff
Barbour
Europe
Great Britain
United States
U. S
Sir Basil
American
State Department
Vickers and
Spain
Alexander P Moore
Madrid
Clark
Alfonso
Japan
France
Italy
Brazil
Peru
Belgium
Finland
Norway
United States Navy
Death Notice for Kate McCracken of North English
Kate McCracken 65 daughter of E. B. and Nancy McCracken died Saturday. Survived by sister Mrs. I P Smith and brother Clarence. Funeral at home Monday conducted by Rev L. R. Hudson and W S Walling. Also mentions joint tenancy and real estate notes in Cedar Rapids and property transfers and tax delinquencies from 1933 and 1934.
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Kate McCracken
E. B
Nancy McCracken
I P Smith
North English
Clarence
Centerville
L. R. Hudson
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WJZ
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Hasse Oreh
Gene
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Sarl Forum
Tyne
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Hint Arms Firm
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