Roosevelt journey frames clash over court fight
A cleareyed summary of a national clash over Supreme Court reform appears beside a report on President Roosevelt's travel schedule through Wyoming Idaho and Montana. The piece notes opposition from Senators Borah O'Mahoney Wheeler and a Democratic Senate that halted the court packing bill amid talk of reprisals and political maneuvers. Also included is a Sioux City judge's account of an embezzlement case and a Czech immigrant mother's struggle to gain citizenship while supporting her two daughters and an aging alimony recipient.
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Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
O’mahoney
Borah
Wheeler
Supreme Court
White House
Jim Farley
Senate
Farley
Washington
Brothers claim self defense in Denhardt feud slaying
In Shelbyville Kentucky three Garr brothers confess to shooting Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt after they say he moved as if drawing a gun in a feud linked to Verna Garr Taylor. The case against Denhardt had ended in a hung jury last November and is dismissed.
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Shelbyville, Ky
INS
Henry H. Denhardt
Verna Garr Taylor
Denhardt
Jeptha Tracey
Taylor
Charles C. Marshall
Dem
Violin Reported Stolen From St Louis Apartment
William Geist told police the insured violin valued at $30,000 was taken last Friday from his apartment. The instrument is described as a genuine Nicolaus Amati dating to 1642.
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ST. Louis
William Geist
Nicolaus Amati
Urgent call for wage security and employer accountability
The passage argues that many workers face hardship despite payroll deductions for old age pensions. It criticizes high taxes funding the shiftless and thrifty alike and urges stronger measures against employers who pay starvation wages. It portrays relief as insufficient and advocates for tougher clubs over bosses to prevent exploitation.
Colorful Age Of Rapid Change Drives Daily Life
Dr Newton argues in Everyday Living that modern times are dazzlingly colorful and fast moving. The era's social, political, and religious upheavals produce constant discoveries, ventures, and exploits surpassing past boldness, though some may find the color scheme overwhelming.
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John Paul Jones
Edwin Starbuck
Kou Toubaa Passenger Steamer Attacked by Plane
The French steamer Kou Toubaa with about 700 passengers, en route from Corsica to Casablanca, reported Tuesday night that it was attacked by an unidentified aircraft near Tangier Morocco.
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Tangier
Morocco
Koutoubia
Corsica
Casablanca
U. S. opens probe of September corn price spike
The federal government launched an investigation into the September corn deal in Chicago as price swings rattled the corn pit. The Commodity Exchange Authority asked grain commission houses to report all open September corn accounts, while market players held ground despite the squeeze. Prices rose to $1.0554 before retreating from a peak of $1.16 the prior Friday.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Commodity Exchange Administration
Grain Commission Houses
National Dog Week Ad Promotes Coon Dogs for Sale
Classified notice highlights dog sales during National Dog Week. Clyde Brown advertises male coon dogs aged four, noting strong trail and tree abilities. Advertisement claims ten inquiries and both dogs sold via Gazette Want Ads. Location details: 431 3th Ave SW and 431 8th Ave SW.
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Clyde Brown
8Th Ave
Gazette
Jenkins suffers arm injury in 170 mph blowout at Bonneville
Ab Jenkins, attempting a 48 hour record run at Bonneville Salt Flats, suffered a badly injured arm when the left rear tire blew out at 170 mph on lap 83 after covering 1,050 miles and setting five records. Rubber and a wheel wire pierced his arm as he fought to control the car. relief driver Lou Meyer took over after repairs.
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Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
Ab Jenkins
Jenkins
Lou Meyer
Seven arrested in wire tapping case face liquor conspiracy charges
DES MOINES AP Seven men and one woman arrested Monday by federal officers in the wire tapping case were free on bond. Polk county jail records show they will be charged with liquor conspiracy on a federal grand jury indictment. Those arrested include Clarence Doc Eaton 42 and his wife Margaret 26 Charles Eaton 54 two of his sons Donald 19 and Jesse 23 Allen Roy Clapton 25 and Robert Switzer. Bonds were set at 1000 for six men and 500 for Mrs. Eaton. Don ald Eaton may also face illegal possession of slot machines charges. Clarence Eaton was released from Minnesota state prison in May 1931 after a 1926 life sentence for a bank robbery in Anoka.
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DES Moines
United States
C. I. Level
Polk County
George Miller
Clarence
Doc” Eaton
Margaret
Charles Eaton
Charles
Donald
Jesse
Allen Roy Clapton
Robert Switzer
Anoka
Minn
State Pardon Board
Commission Trucks Conveying Liquor Will Not Be Armed
DES MOINES AP State Liquor Commissioner Andrew Stewart said the commission will haul liquor with unarmored cabs and drivers without revolvers. He compared it to how a grocer hauls groceries, noting private haulers Arm their fleets to deter robbery. The change follows the state taking over liquor transport after ending J J Brady Transfer and Storage Co contract.
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Des Moines
Andrew Stewart
Commission
Stewart
J. J. Brady Transfer and Storage Co
William O Douglas Named to Head SEC
William O Douglas was unanimously elected chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission to succeed James M Landis, who resigned to become Harvard Law School dean. Douglas, approved by President Roosevelt, has served at the SEC since 1934 after leaving Yale Law School.
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Washington
INS
William
Douglas
Securities and Exchange Commission
James M Landis
Harvard Law School
Roosevelt
SEC
Yale
Britain May Be Goal Of Lost Racing Sloop
A slim hope that Endeavors, the British racing sloop, with Captain Edward Heard and a crew of 19, weathered the gale that parted its tow rope eight days ago and was heading for England. Coast guard craft abandoned the search after 1,400 miles traced 200 miles off the coast. Radio queries to passing steamers found no sighting. if afloat, Endeavour I had a good chance to reach England with 20 tons ballast and provisions, though winds would heavily affect travel time.
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Boston
Ins
Edward Heard
England
Chelan
Cayuga
Tahoe
Harriet Lane
T. O. M. Sopwith
Roosevelt trip to West will feature Washington Merry-Go-Round
The Washington Merry-Go-Round column will accompany President Roosevelt on his west and northwest swing with Allen providing political background. Pearson stays in Washington. The column had forecast the trip and a possible special session, aiming to clarify public opinion during the journey. Allen’s reporting style has shaped coverage of Roosevelt’s travels for years.
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Pearson
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Allen
Robert S. Allen
United States
Munich
Resignation Accepted on U S Tax Appeals Board
Hyde Park N Y AP The summer White House announced the President accepted the resignation of Logan Morris from the United States board of tax appeals.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt’s Supreme Court Pick Sparks GOP Swing
Washington reports that Hugo L. Black’s Supreme Court appointment has shifted anti administration sentiment in major cities. Republican leaders in eight large urban areas say Roosevelt’s court packing proposal and Black’s nomination with Ku Klux Klan fears fueled a west coast swing, especially among Catholic Jewish and Black communities.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Hugo L. Black
Supreme Court
Big City
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Hamilton
New York
Buffalo
GOP
Black
M. Peckham
Republicans weigh preelection national convention plan
Washington AP reports GOP Chairman John Hamilton disclosed he proposed a preelection convention months ago. He said the November national committee meeting will consider the idea. He noted the convention would lack legal status but could gain semi-authoritative influence.
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Washington
John Hamilton
Hoover
Davenport cleanup backed by sheriff and police chief
Scott County Attorney Leon A Grapes said he has the cooperation of Sheriff Walter Bease and Chief of Police Sam Kelly in calling for a cleanup of liquor and gambling operations in Davenport. Alderman John H Jebens criticized liquor by the drink sales and gambling, replying to a sermon by Rev C E Snyder who condemned bingo games slot machines and liquor sales.
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Davenport
Scott County
Leon A. Grapes
Walter Bease
Sam Kelly
Lquor
John H. Jebens
Jebens
C. E. Snyder
Hearts Walking new romance by Mrs Harry Pugh Smith
Reading notice promotes Hearts Walking by Mrs Harry Pugh Smith author of Jewels For His Crown. A moving romance about mother love overcoming obstacles to bring happiness to young people. Opening chapters begin tomorrow.
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Harry Pugh Smith
First game doubleheader results and line scores
Baseball scores from a multi game card show Philadelphia and other teams posting mixed innings. Key players include Walters Burkhart Atweed Kielmhara Meety D Meare LaMaster Grace Cascarella Hallahan Choces Fette Gabler Lopez Riddle Tobin Padden Marrow Cantwell Sunkel Ogrodowski Cox Brown Kennedy Sewell Rensa Williams Thomas Hayes Alien Pytiak Ferrell Feffenberger Ceffman York Tebbetts Greve Desastels.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Walters
Burkhart
Atweed
Kielmhara
Meety
D. Meare
Iowans Think Of Summer Clothes As Autumn Nears
DES MOINES AP Iowans shifted to lighter wardrobe thoughts as a blistering sun ended last week’s mild spell. Despite autumn arriving at 5 13 a m Thursday temperatures Tuesday were ten or more degrees above normal with readings reaching 96 in Shenandoah 95 in Omaha 92 in Des Moines 91 in Adair and Montezuma 89 in Iowa City 87 in Moline and 66 in Burlington.
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Des Moines
Black Expected to Issue Statement on Klan Ties
London INS says Associate Supreme Court Justice Hugo L. Black, who sailed secretly for America, is likely to issue a public statement after returning to Washington about charges he is a life member of the Ku Klux Klan. He plans to consult advisers and may meet with President Roosevelt after Roosevelt’s Oct 6 return.
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Labor
Washington
Gazette
Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
New Deal
Justice Black
Senate
Roosevelt
London
INS
America
Ku Klux Klan
City
Norfolk
Black
International
Supreme Bench
Baltimore
Wilkins And Flying Crew Reported Safe
Sir Hubert Wilkins and his Arctic search crew reported they and their flying boat are safe on a lake near Aklavik, Northwest Territories. They had been missing for thirty three hours after a Sunday forced landing caused by severe weather as winter sets in.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Arctic
Aklavik
Wilkins
Soviet Executes 21 in Leningrad Sabotage Case
Convicted saboteur linked to sabotage, 21 persons were executed in Leningrad on Tuesday. The executions followed a state verdict, reflecting harsh punitive actions against alleged saboteurs in the city.
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Leningrad
INS
Moving of Americans from Nanking Amid Bomb Threats
Anti American sentiment grows as the U S embassy evacuates Nanking amid Japanese threats. Few Americans remain under tense watch while Chinese outraged voice harsh criticisms of the U S government. Embassy boats stay moored as ambassador plans a possible visit if quiet persists.
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Nanking
Shanghai
United States
Kiyoshi Hasegawa
United Press
Johnson
Japan
Yangtse
Relief Boats Are Organized Wholly On One-Way Basis
The piece argues for American independence from European propaganda and outside help. It likens emancipation to marching up Fifth Avenue unaided and insists on self reliance, symbolized by phrases about boats sailing unassisted and a nation weathering depression alone.
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Arthur
Bugs” Bazr
Legion
Fifth Avenue
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