Rum Export of U S Rum Enlivens Havana Trade Paradox
Special correspondent Robert Aura Smith reports on a surprising shipping paradox as American rum, produced under government permit, is shipped to Havana for curing tobacco and Havana cigars amid enforcement concerns. A constant guard on the cargo reflects broad prohibition era complexities and economic motives behind such imports.
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Cuba
Newcastle
America
Harrison
New York
Dollar Steamship Line
Boston
Steamship Company
Customs
United States
Florida
Race Driver and Spectators Hurt as Cars Crash Through Rail
At Mineola Fair Grounds New York three spectacular accidents during the automobile races injure ten spectators and a driver. Rookie officer Lionel Cottle acted quickly to save Jimmy Gleason 30 of Philadelphia whose Miller Special nearly left the track. The incidents occurred as six machines sped down the straightaway in the third event.
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New York World News Service
Mineola
N. Y
Mineola Fairgrounds
Lionel Cottle
Jimmy Gleason
Sowden Street
Philadelphia
Gleason
Independents Scheme to Stop Tariff Increases
A group of twelve Western Republicans led by Senator Borah forms to constrain tariff changes and oppose the Presidents flexible duties clause. The bloc, counting 14 votes, could offset Democrats and regulars as Senate meets early to act on the tariff bill.
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Borah
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Finance Committee
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Nye
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Schall
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Shipstead
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Minnesota
Norbeck
South Dakota
Hoover
Watson
Indiana
Unwise Shearer Move Tied to Geneva Conference Fallout
Senate hearing reveals Schwab and Grace claim ignorance of propagandist William B. Shearer’s hire until after Geneva Conference collapse. Bethlehem Steel and Bethlehem Shipbuilding together paid 25 000 dollars with Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock and New York Shipbuilding. Schwab calls the action unwise and Grace says he advised against it.
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William B. Shearer
Geneva
Charles M. Schwab
Eugene Grace
Senate
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Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
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Schwab
Grace
Geneva Compromise Clears Path for Broad Disarmament Shift
In Geneva on September 21, Britain and France reach a compromise over disarmament scope ending a deadlock. The accord lets leaders revisit land force limits later while preventing naval debate from advancing. France gains refusal to push broader disarmament now. Britain withdraws contested land force restriction.
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Assembly of the League
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France
England
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Empire
Not Dead Yet In Alma Nebraska Mystery of a Buried Husband
John F. Bartells travelled to Alma Nebraska to view his supposedly buried grave and secure admission to a Masonic home. His wife had him legally dead in 1908 after he vanished in 1901. a man buried as him in 1909 was identified by Mrs Bartells, while Bartells later resurfaced in Neosho Missouri and Chicago, ending in a divorce.
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Neb
John F. Bartells
J. G. Thompson
Bartells
Illinois
Neosho
Chicago
Baltimore
Hoover Will Not Commute Sinclair Sentence
President Hoover will not commute the sentences of Harry F. Sinclair and Henry Mason Day for contempt of court in Washington. The decision follows Attorney General Mitchells recommendation that the Chief Executive should not interfere with the District of Columbia Jail terms related to the Fall-Sinclair jury shadowing case.
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Hoover
Harry F. Sinclair
Henry Mason Day
District of Columbia
Runaway Bride To Be Foiled By Age Rule In Covington
Opal Wilson a 17 year old from Richmond Indiana fled with Kenneth Knapp 21 to wed in Covington. Police clerk Eugene Jonas notified to block issuance of a license due to Opals age. Witnesses James Clark and Helen Given joined the couple while Opals brother Raymond arrived later. The plan failed and Covington saw no wedding.
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Eugene Jonas
Kenton County
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Opal
Indiana
James Clark
Helen Given
William Knapp
Raymond
Kenneth
Pirates Capture Deli Maru as Woman Leader Robs Ship
Blood stained decks tell of the Deli Maru seized at Bias Bay by a band of 13 pirates led by a woman who brandished two revolvers. After overpowering officers and wounding Indian guards, the ship was looted and four Shanghai businessmen were held for ransom.
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Bias Bay
Swatow
Shanghai
Disciples of Christ Called Tough Fishermen by Bishop
Bishop Edgar Blake of Indianapolis at the Illinois conference criticized Jesus followers as a tough group of Galilean fishermen who argued and swore. He said they deserted Christ at the crucifixion but later repented after Jesus called them. He joked that Peter James or John might not enter the Illinois conference.
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Gethsemane
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James
John
Christ
Parrot Polly-Lingual Speaks Chinese and Irish Brogue
Secretary Stimson's pet parrot from the Philippines has moved into Woodley Washington. The Old Soak now speaks with a mix of Chinese and an Irish brogue after summering on Long Island under the care of the secretary's Trish farmer, Stimson says.
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Washington
Philippines
Judge's Deaf Defaulter Faces Firing of Court
In Chicago on September 21 Judge Joseph Schulman fined Ralph McCluskey 25 dollars for disorderly conduct and gave a stern oral reprimand. The defendant paid no attention, gazing about the courtroom as the verdict was delivered. The bailiff noted McCluskey is totally deaf, explaining the lack of response.
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Chicago
Ralph McCluskey
McCluskey
Joseph Schulman
Love and Gardenias Spark Gunfire Near Sheridan Road
Two young men robbed Papatony's flower shop for their girlfriends. A nearby officer pursued the fleeing car and fired, puncturing two tires. Alfred Cooper and Gordon Lynch surrendered after the episode, while shop owner Papatony demanded his two gardenias back.
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Love
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Gordon Lynch
Lynch
Wall Street crime coach hunted after large securities theft
Milton Alter an eighteen year old broker's messenger traded over a half million in stolen securities for one dollar. The R V Hiscoe Brokerage Company suffered a loss of 512000 in negotiable stocks and bonds. Police hold Alter on grand larceny and he gave a confession detailing an alleged crime school for financial district messengers. Commissioner Whalen expects to expose more on the case as the youth cooperates.
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Milton Alter
R. V. Hiscoe Brokerage Company
Grover A. Whalen
Financial District
Brooklyn
Jack Rosen
Hiscoe Company
Whalen
John Coolidge and Florence Trumbull Rehearse Wedding
Plainville Connecticut September 21 camera crews filmed a rehearsal for the ceremony that will unite John Coolidge son of the former president and Florence Trumbull daughter of the governor. The wedding party practiced processional and recessional with rings ministers and costumes nearly ready.
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John Coolidge
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White Frame Village Congregational Church
William C. Ham
Lindbergh’s Caribbean flight speeds to San Juan stop
Charles A Lindbergh lands at San Juan on the second day of his 7000 mile flight to Dutch Guiana, arriving 3 31 pm after a 250 mile leg from Santo Domingo in 2 hours 27 minutes, beating schedule by 33 minutes. He plans to swap to an amphibian for the remaining Caribbean sweep.
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Associated Press
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Capone Begins Parole Action To Go Home
Al Capone and Frank Cline started parole proceedings via Philadelphia lawyers amid a one year sentence for carrying a loaded pistol. The petition claims the punishment is sufficient and asks release with plans to leave the jurisdiction. Hearing is set for October 4 before Judge Walsh.
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Pal
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International Air Circus Opens in Kansas City
Kansas City hosts a nine day international air circus opening with seven entrants in a two day 500 mile derby. A Mexico City to Kansas City derby is planned as the feature with entrants including Art Goebel and other flyers gathering in Mexico awaiting entry.
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International Air Circus
Kansas City
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Art Goebel
Skyscraper economics point to 75 story height
A study by the American Institute of Steel Construction reports that a seventy five story skyscraper offers the best rental return, with homes on the upper levels and offices below. The research, based on two years of work, notes economic height varies by city due to land values in places like Chicago Detroit and New York.
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Howard W. Blakesleef
Associated Press Feature Service
New York
Washington Monument
Chicago
Detroit
Institute of Steel Construction
MacDonald To Stay in U S Only Ten Days
Washington dispatch reports Premier MacDonald will spend six days in the United States then visit Philadelphia and New York before traveling to Canada for talks with Premier Mackenzie King. A five power naval limitation conference is slated to be held in London in January, Secretary Stimson said.
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London
Stimson
England
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New York
Canada
Mackenzie King
Senate approves tax pact export import treaty
Geneva dispatch reports Hugh Wilson official notice that the U S Senate ratified the treaty to abolish export and import restrictions. The United States now has twelve ratifications, with eighteen needed for it to take effect. The document will be deposited with the League of Nations upon arrival, likely next week.
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World) Press Pub. Co
Rancher Roy Sorrels Killed by Lightning in Arizona
In Nogales Arizona Roy Sorrels prominent Southwestern cattleman was found dead in his saddle beside his horse both killed by a lightning strike. The body showed only a small neck burn and the horse appeared uninjured aside from faint shock transfer.
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