British recall demand over Italian dum dum bullets claim
Geneva report says a new Italian memorandum accuses British firms of supplying dum dum bullets to Ethiopians. Eden in Parliament says evidence was fabricated and recalls Grandi urged, with British officials denying sales and exposing manipulation by agents provocateur. Mabel Berry visits local home before returning to Buffalo.
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Buffalo
The Road to Ruin
Washington reports that the Association of American Railroads announced loading figures for the week ended May 10. Total revenue freight reached 681 447 cars, up 12 512 from the prior week and 98 497 from 1935. miscellaneous freight 282 581 cars, up 2 260 from a week earlier. coal 106 678 cars, down 3 889 from last week but up 5 867 from 1935. forest products 29 136 cars, up 1 268. ore 46 579 cars, up 18 860 from the prior week.
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Slain Girl Found in Mountain Grave After Forest Fire
United Press reports a young woman between 20 and 30 years old was found burned and buried in a shallow mountain grave after a forest fire investigated by wardens. A burned revolver lay beside the body and authorities planned an autopsy in Keene to determine the cause of death.
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NHL
Keene
Study on Yields of 12 State Tax Proposals in Harrisburg
Revenue department staff estimated yields from twelve nonadministration tax plans to fund unemployment relief. Ray Tvleth directed calculations for the Senate Finance Committee as Republicans gauge relief needs to January 21. Eight of Governor Earle's seventy-seven million dollar relief measures await Senate action amid a special session.
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United Press
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Tts
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Senate Finance Committee
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John J. McClure
Delaware
Snace
Black Legion slayings exposed as 16 arrested
Detroit police disclosed a secret society called the Black Legion and the confessions of six vigilantes in the killing of Charles A Poole an 82 year old former Wartensburg resident whose body was found in a Dearborn township ditch on May 13 with the arrests following a lengthy investigation.
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Charles A. Poole
Warrensburg
St. Louis
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Frost Threat Extends Damage to Fruit Blossoms
Frosts and sharp temperatures overnight caused fears of further damage to fruit blossoms and early plantings. Early strawberry blossoms and apple blossoms suffered, with spring flowers also hit by the cold snap this week.
Contempt actions delayed in Townsend case
The House old age pension committee, unsure how to punish Dr. Francis E. Townsend for defying its inquiry, postponed contempt proceedings. A plan to bring immediate contempt charges in the House was dropped, with consideration shifting to certifying contempt to the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The delay may push action to next fall.
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Old Age Pension Committee
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Townsend
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Joseph W. Burns
Townsend Calls Aides To Bolt Quiz In Pension Inquiry
Dr. Francis E Townsend said through attorney Sherdan Downey that he notified officers of the Townsend movement to refuse to testify before the house old age pension inquiry. The committee adjourned with plans to consider contempt charges. Townsend’s testimony was delayed and Dr James A Pope was named to replace him on the stand.
Young stenographer wins $5,000 alienation verdict
Margie Heaton Dill, a dark haired stenographer, won a $5,000 court victory over ex senator Clarence Dill in a Missouri case. A jury found Dill and his sister in law Grace Dill guilty of conspiring to separate Margie from her husband Wendell, asserting a meddling operation to ruin the family.
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Marle Heaton Dill
U. S
Clarence ©. Dill
Washington, D. C
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Grace Dill
Margie
Wendell Dill
Widow of innkeeper among third charged in Warren slaying
In Warren Pennsylvania on May 22 1932 the widow Mary Seminuk became the third person charged in the fatal slaying of a Youngsville inn proprietor. She pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice of the Peace Richard Ryans. A murder warrant named Seminal as a material witness and she was held without bail in Warren County Jail. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for May 26.
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Richard Ryans
Metro
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Garlais
Aputy Sheritar
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Duquesne University
Pitsburgh
Joe Senauskas
Cleveland
Palons
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Minier
Viningsville
John Mehabhel
Earle Named to National Committee Amid Pennsylvania Gains
State Chairman David J. Lawrene praised four factors behind Democratic gains in Pennsylvania. He cited Roosevelt’s popularity, the Pennsylvania delegation led by Senator Joseph S. Gulley, Governor Eagle’s leadership, and the work of county chairmen. The biennial state committee reappointed leadership and officers for two years.
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Harrisburg
David J. Law Tene
Tho
Pennsylvania
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U.S
Joseph S. Gulley
Te Mbril Hiant
George 1
Lawrence
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Lee Haven
Threatened Classmate Stabbed After School Jealousy Incident
Anya Marie Klautehnek, 18, of Gilpin High School in Denver survived a thigh stab wound after about 100 students allegedly threatened to hang her over jealousy about grades. The attack followed anger over alleged grade demotions from fifth to seventh, with taunts and threats escalating at the school.
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Denver
Colo
Anya Marie Klautehnek
Gilpin
Anna
Hen Usether
Sellen Freed from Jail on Bond in Involuntary Manslaughter Case
James Sellen of Harbor Creek, a WPA worker, released from Erie county prison after arranging payment of $90 court costs. Judge William Hirt freed him on bond furnished by County Detective Leroy Search, with six months to pay. The charge stemmed from a fight that led to the death of fellow WPA worker James Welch.
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Harbor Creek
WPA
Eri County
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William ©. Hirt
Leroy Search
James Welch
Erie Wpa
Flood Control Bill Clears House Vote Narrowly
The Overton-Wilson flood control bill passed the House 162 to 156 and moves toward Senate approval. It authorizes about 210 million dollars for 265 projects, places a 50 million dollar next-year cap, and provides funds for flood center surveys and soil erosion studies. The measure also links road prevention to federal responsibility with local cost sharing. Mrs. Morris Bernstein visits Warren before returning home.
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Senate
Mississippi Valley
Buddy Poppy Day Set for Corry Citizens Buy Poppies Tomorrow
Corry residents are urged to purchase Buddy Poppies to aid disabled veterans and the widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. The sale, organized by Archie W. Thompson Post No. 264 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, benefits veterans needing care, with handmade poppies produced by disabled veterans in government hospitals. Citizens are asked to wear the poppies on Decoration Day to remember those who died serving the country.
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Weir
Roosevelt
Earle
William Green
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Lawson
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Archie W.thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Senate Finance Panel Reevaluates Tax Plan Revival
Washington May 22 The Senate finance committee voted to reconsider a section of the compromise corporate tax plan after a disclosure of a tax on a tax that would hit some corporations harder. The panel resumed secret session and began reviewing treasury estimates on rates and yields.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Parking Rules To Be Enforced Citywide
City officials announce vigorous enforcement of parking regulations with arrests and fines for violators. Tickets will be issued and violators brought before Police Magistrate Glen Milter. Crackdown also targets trucks left in alleys and middle of streets during rain.
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Plan to Proceed with Steel Unionization
Washington May 22 Chairman John L. Lewis notified the Amalgamated Union of Steel Workers that his committee is ready to begin a $500000 steel unionization drive in line with a convention resolution. He urged quick action by the union executive board to start the campaign. Harrisburg May 22 Attorney General Margiotti announced Oliver Cohen Pittsburgh as assistant deputy attorney general in the justice department at 3000 a year. Cohen, 28, has practiced law in Pittsburgh for five years and is a University of Pittsburgh law school graduate.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization Today
Amalgamated Union of Tran, Steel, & Tin Workers
Lewis
Amalgamated
Harrisburg
Charles J. Margiotti
Oliver of
Cohen
Pittsburgh
Department of Justice
University of Pittsburgh Law School
Woman in Plane Stops Jump to Boston Harbor Rescue
A unnamed young woman in a hired plane tried to leap from the open cockpit over Boston harbor. Pilot Charles W Suthecism restrained and landed the aircraft safely at Boston airport. The woman was taken for ten days of observation at Boston Psychopathic Hospital and identified herself as from Fitchburg with Finnish extraction.
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Boston Harbor
Riley €. Guthit
Boston Psychopathe Hospital
Dy Guitirio
Charles W. Suthecism
Husky
Inleveliy Airlines
Iow
Psyttopathic
Guthrie
Fitchberg
Bidgle Begins Term for Slaying Friend
David G. Rigele, 47, began a sentence in Western Penitentiary today for the death of his fellow lodge officer James C. Algeo, a former Washington and Odd Fellow official. The case sent him to prison for six to life.
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