Britain Opposes Any Joint Action Against Japan on China Policy
London reports British government firmly opposes any combination of powers against Japan's hands off policy. An authoritative British source calls such inquiries to Japan entirely out of the question. The note follows a parley between American Ambassador Bingham and the Chinese minister, with Britain watching cautiously.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Bingham
Robert W. Bingham
Submarine probes Pacific for seaplane storage and China policy
A Japanese submarine began a survey cruise in the Pacific near Russian and U S outposts to seek land for seaplane storage and assess if arms sales to China threaten peace. Foreign Minister Hirota reaffirmed Japan’s policy to curb plane and weapon sales and monitor impact on China.
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Pacific
Tokio
Aiderstood Othe
Aleuthia Islands
Alaska
Siberia
Hirota
Japan
China
Onine
Universal Service
Treasury urges Senate probe into silver market ties
A Treasury plan to have the Senate study the speculative silver market gains momentum after disclosures that two advocacy figures with ties to remonetization held direct or indirect financial interests. A partial list of corporations, banks and individuals dealing in silver was sent to Congress by Secretary Morgenthau, including Harriss and Conway, linked to a “committee of Patriots” that hosted a dinner for lawmakers.
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Washington
Treasury
Senate
Morgenthau
Sames Harriss
Robert Mr. Harriss
Car] Conway
Barzise
Vosa
Tat
Continental Can
Agular Noldines
Harriss
Conway
Ottl
First Lady Ignores Schall Reply amid White House clash
Washington dispatch reports a public disagreement between President Roosevelt and Senator Schall over Mrs Roosevelt's furniture venture. Schall accuses overpricing and misuse of taxpayer funds while Ickes cites a $550,000 Public Works grant for a post office factory. No meeting occurred.
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Washington
Spp
Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Acne Schall
Minn
Roosevelt
Schall
NRA
Shell
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
A fragment from Robert Quillen features Willie Willis as he recalls Mary’s anger and a mishap with corn, reflecting a humorous slice of everyday village life. The lines capture lighthearted domestic mischief and rustic social dynamics.
Revived Dead Dog Hints Of Regaining Life In Cal Tech Experiments
In BEREALEY California Dr Robert Cornish vows to revive a dog pronounced dead days earlier. The animal shows reflex actions such as ear twitching and blinking when light flashes though it remains unconscious. Researchers note the heart rate spiked to 230 beats per minute before stabilization after saline and nutrients were administered.
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Berealey
Calif
Robert, Cornish
University of Californiia
Cornish
Dr. Cornish
Ife
Huey Long Foe Wins Congressional Fight
Sanders Jr. and Huey Long leader win key U S House race in Louisiana sixth district to fill Bolivar Kemp’s vacancy after his death in Baton Rouge April election confirms Sanders Jr. as next representative.
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Huey Long
Congressional Fight
Baton Rouge
Sanders, Jr
United States
Lewis— Aus
Bolivar E. Kemp
Former Harvard Dean Briges Dies in Milwaukee
Le Baron Russell Briges aged 73, professor emeritus and former dean of Harvard College, died today in Milwaukee after a brief illness. The death followed a minor cold and was unexpected.
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Milwaukee
Wis
le Baron Russell Briges
Harvard College
Court to Meet On Dam Project
Kanawha county court president John C. Blackwood said a meeting will be held in the next few days to consider Governor Kump’s suggestion on using federal aid to prevent property damage from the planned Marmet dam project. A letter from Major Fred W. Herman indicates the dam may open around April 30 with river rises near one foot, prompting a need for protection.
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John C. Blackwood
Kanawha County
Inutaight
Kump
Kanawha
Jack
Marmet
Blackwood
Fred W. Herman
Huntington
Relief riot at Red Cross office shocks Pittsburg
A crowd of about 150 unemployed men and women stormed the Red Cross federal relief headquarters in Pittsburg Kansas. They severely beat William A Bessley Crawford county commissioner after he released a tear gas bomb. John G Stutz of the federal emergency relief committee announced Kansas relief funds would be withheld until county authorities control the situation. Bessley was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital. Marle Youngberg county relief director was present during the disturbance.
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Pittsburg
Kans
Red Cross Federal Relief
William A. Bessley
Crawford County
John G. Stutz
Federal Emergency Relief Committee For Kansas
Topeka
Besaley
Marle Youngberg
Business Men Push NRA Anniversary Celebration in Charleston
Charleston officials and state leaders plan a statewide observance of the NRA anniversary to mark the first year of the national recovery program. The chamber of commerce sent a telegram to President Roosevelt inviting him to visit the site for the celebration as state leaders prepare a proclamation making June 19 a statewide holiday.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charleston
Roosevelt
White House
F. Witcher McCullough
Federal Emergency Council
West Virginia
United Stas Senate
House of Ropresentatives
Phil M. Conley
NRA
Kump
Not Revolution But Evolution Says President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt defends national planning and calls the subsistence home stead project one of his pet children. He cites critics as un-American and argues long term planning may take 50 years and will be cheaper than direct relief. He urges use of grey matter to find new domestic industries, noting American sweet potatoes could power a major laundry industry.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William A. Wirt
Commerce Department
Genstor
United States
Brain Trust
Ploane
New Airmail Bids Upheld In Senate Debate
In Washington on April 24 lawmakers debated air mail bids. Senator Austinik claimed some low bids used unsafe, discarded planes, while Senator Binck argued bids were cheaper yet safer. Black presented figures showing new bids cost 28 cents per mile versus 37 cents under prior contracts, with official awards expected on the 21st.
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Washington
Apr
Austinik
Senate
Binck
Ala
Washington- Detroit
Austin
Black
Specias Senate
Air Mail
Fire Destroys Mill of Dunbar Lumber Company
A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the Dunbar Lumber Company mill on Industry avenue in Dunbar with losses around 20000. Mayor J J Keller said the mill was idle with no electric power and insurance coverage was reported while firefighters from Charleston aided in preventing spread to nearby buildings.
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Dunbar Company
Dunbar Lumber Company
Fie
Industeint
Dunbar
Boas
J. J. Keller
The
Gazette
C.L. Uighee
Timber
Charleston
Iin
Keller
Kelley
Es Onlin
Measly 25 Reward For Killer Arrest Sparks Debate
Indianapolis April 24 rewards for the capture of the nations most hunted killer are far from meagre. The figure cited dwarfs the 25 dollars claimed by Brad Burke who languishes in the Michigan State Penitentiary for past crimes. The piece details a long record of bounties totaling over 100000 across several states as authorities seek the elusive suspect.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Siohn Dullnger
State House
Burke
Michigan
Marquesée
Fred
Thy
Fidlann Farm
Mark Lunger
Uberty
Cannon Found Only Ledger
Washington reports the trial of Bishop James Cannon Jr and his former secretary Ada Burroughs nears a verdict as questions and answers on use of funds from 1928 campaign against Alfred E. Smith are wrapped up. The case centers on alleged failure to report contributions under the corrupt practices act and whether records were mishandled.
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Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Alfred 2. Smith
Ada Ll
Talesing
Scottish Rite Classes Grow in Southern West Virginia
Scottish Rite bodies conferred the 18th and 18th degrees on candidates from southern West Virginia at the annual spring reunion held at the Ben Kedem Shrine Mosque. Notable Charleston entrants included Henry M. Schaefer Eugene M Vogel Reuben M Van Camp and others while yesterday's class included John Burnette Henry L Schaef er Eugene M Vogel Noufilos Vasidiou and more from Charleston Beard's Fork and Welch.
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West Virginia
Maysoaary
Beni Kedem Shrine
Henry &. Schaefer
Eugene M. Vogel
Reuben M. van Camp
Noufstos Vasilion
Francis A. Clark
George Po
John ©. Burnette
Henry L. Schaefer
Noufilos Vasidiou
John M. Barmack
Brooks B Tallman
Francis A. Claret
Harry L. Davidson
George S. Holmes
Hyman R. Cantor
Charest
Jacob K. Phillips
Charles &. Jarrete
South
Charleston
Walter B. Jordan
Beard
Cleveland Gas Supply Threatened by Independent Dealers
An attempted shutdown by independent gasoline dealers aimed to close all Cleveland area stations, halting fuel for about 225000 motorists. Earlier, 2500 attendants and 275 drivers led major stations to close, with 400 independents joining the stoppage, sparking emergency calls as doctors reported fuel shortages for emergencies. Mayor Davis planned action to ensure adequate emergency supply.
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Cleveland
Greater
Cleveland Automobie High
Cleveland Academy of Medicine
Board of Health
Aea
Harry L. Davia
Rainey and Burns Claim Chief Backing as Work Winds Down
In Washington April 24 AP Rainey and Burns say three bills could close Congress by May 20 if possible, while Senate Leader Robinson predicts 16 major items remain pushing session into June. President Roosevelt met with leaders for a renewed push on administration agenda.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Rainey
Burns
Robinson
Roosevelt
Two Die in Family Slaying Case in Wythe County
In Wytheville Virginia on April 24 a jury heard an eye witness account in the Wythe county circuit court about the January slayings of Kirs Virginia Cornett Bausell and her father T Eugene Cornett near Burrell retreat. Mrs Pauline Jane Clark a relative of the Cornetts testified that Bernace Bausell and his father H B Bausell aimed shots at the door as they forced it open and Bernace fired at his wife and then at her father. The four year old daughter Jean was present during the incident and was later in the arms of H J Bausell who carried her away before driving off. The defense reserved the right to cross examine Mrs Clark later.
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Wythe County
Gay
Kirs
Virginia
Cornett Bausell
T. Eugene Cornett
Bural
Pauline Jane Clark
Cornetts
Brrnace Bausell
Jean
Bausell
Cornett
Bernace Bausell
Joan
Bernace Bunsell
Dillinger Hunt Heats Up As Police Narrow In
Five thousand officers across five states push to trap the Dillinger gang as federal agents say the end may be near. Clues include a Ford with Minnesota license numbers seen near Muncie and reports of Dillinger and two or more outlaws in Minnesota near Minneapolis and St Paul.
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Dillinger Hunt
Chicago
John Dillinger
Dillinger
Minnesota
Apleonore Crue
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Tlinois
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Timnois
Muncie
Ind
Columbus
Barry Pierpont
Charles Makley
Russell Clark
Woman Rescues Kidnap Victim In Fort Worth Station
A Fort Worth filling station operator armed with a pistol freed abductee Charles M. Kella Jr from three men after forcing him into a closed car rear compartment. Police later captured two suspects. the third fled, heavily armed, as officers hunted the countryside.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Dock McKee
Tesched
Charles M. Kella, Jr
East Texas
Als
McKee
Winfield
Bella
Mrs. McKees Station
A Sts
Sre Iene Pene Woddine
Ella
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Board of Control Cancels Berkeley Bottling Contract
The West Virginia Board of Control cancels the contract of James J. Coleman and L Karlton Mosteller for Berkeley Springs mineral water rights. They were ordered to buy past due accounts and restore the premises or face damages. The contract, awarded in 1933, granted exclusive sales east of the Mississippi and in Missouri Iowa and Minnesota with a royalty of a half cent per bottle and minimum annual volumes.
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Board of Control
Berkeley
State Board of Control
James J. Coleman
L. Karlton Mosteller
Berkeley Springs Park
Berkeley Springs
Coleman and Mosteler
Tendivs
Coleman and Mosteller
Coleman
Mosteller
West Virginia
Contretors
Mississippi
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Amnesty Passes as Spain Edges Toward Calm
Spain moves toward amnesty as President Zamora signs bill to free more than 5,000 political prisoners effective tomorrow. Widespread strike threats and extremist unrest loom, with martial law feared if disorder grows. Government held back on plans while sources warn of potential drastic measures.
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Madrid
Spain
Alenia Zamora
Bignin
Verel
Zamora
Ickes
Roosevelt
Pease
Dillinger Always Two Women Ahead
The letter suggests Dillinger’s pattern of eluding capture through two women ahead of his pursuers. It references recent headlines about Montes ordering a shoot and notes President Roosevelt and Congress being mentioned, with Dillinger allegedly crafting a wooden gun in Florida and resuming escape tactics.
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Cour
Pillinger Montes
President Roosevelt
Congress
Pain
Florida
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