Democrats Urge Congress to Quit Work Next Week
Washington Aug 17 AP The Democratic leadership pushes to adjourn next week with key bills in doubt. A White House session with President Roosevelt is planned for Tuesday or Thursday to decide last minute business as conferees race to finalize measures on utilities railroads and other proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Tournment
House
Senate
New Mattresses Installed at Jail
Six new mattresses were installed in Johnston street jail cells this morning to improve inmate comfort for those held overnight. The upgrade covers six cots across the cell block for detainees including alcohol related offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Markets at a Glance Aug 17 New York Stock Averages Steady
Markets at a glance show stocks firm with rails and utilities advancing. Bonds steady and secondary carriers in demand. Curb higher with power issues and specialties improving. Foreign exchange quiet. sterling firmer. Cotton higher with buying by trade and commission houses. Sugar and coffee closed. Wheat weak in Chicago with hedging pressure. Corn down as September liquidation sales occur. Cattle up for the week. hogs mostly steady with few sales ten cents lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Barrett kills Klein in police chase end of capture
G MAN H D Harris says Barrett, sought in automobile thefts, was cornered after a clash with agents Klein and McGovern. Klein died from six bullets, Barrett wounded, and surrendered proclaiming I beat to the trigger I shot him. Klein had helped in high profile cases including the Alice Speed Stall kidnapping and Dillinger pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Bureau of Investigation
Barrett
Federal
Kleins
Department of War
Donald Cecompenern
Klein
Charles B. Walké
McG
Walke
Louisville
Dillinger
McGovern
Harris
Bart
Edgar Hartman
Cincinnati Police
Hamilton
Southgate
Ohio River
Shortage of Free Cotton Possible
NEW ORLEANS august 17 a possible shortage of free cotton as foreseen today after the American Cotton Cooperative Association authorized a 10 cent per pound cash advance for this year's crop. Trade members said the current free cotton supply would permit farmers to hold their crop until the government clarifies its loan policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
American Cotton Cooperative Association
Alaska Mourns After Tragic Arctic Flight Crash
Rex Beach reports that two famous Alaska visitors Will Wiley and Amelia Earhart are mourned after a crash in foggy Arctic conditions. The exact cause remains uncertain as the Signal Corps confirms only limited details from the isolated north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Beach
The
Associa
Press
Alaska
Will
Arctic
U. S. Signal Corps
Will Wiley
Barrens
Wiley
Juneau
Amelia Earhart
Free Masonry in Germany Banned and Dissolved
Berlin reports the interior minister Wilhelm Frick ordered the dissolution of all freemasonry lodges in the Reich and Saar territory, citing subversive activities. Police also dissolved the Confessional Synod of Silesia, signaling a growing church state clash as government actions intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wilhelm Wek
Interior
Reich
Saar
Frick
Hindenburg
Hitler
The
Voelkischer Beobachter
Germany
Silesia
Johan
Steel Relmat
Fifty Two Men to Get Work in This County
WPA work in district one will place 1 035 men Monday with 52 more in Morgan County. Thad Newsome says shifts will absorb all on May rolls not yet assigned, bringing county WPA workers to 106. The plan aims to end direct relief offices by September 1 and shift relief to WPA projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Scarborough
Morgan County
Thad
Holt
Alabama
Funeral Rites Planned for Mrs Lyte in Somerville
Mrs J H Lyte dies after two weeks illness. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM at New Center with Rev W Brooks officiating. I B D Johnson to lead music, Peck of Hartselle to direct burial, granddaughters arrange flowers. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs H C McGee and Mrs N D Somerville Route 1 two sons H P Lyle and A H Lyle of Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lyte
Cener
Somerville
New Center
W. Brooks
I. B. D. Johnson
Peck
Hartselle
Lyle
H. C. McGee
Whipped Convict Dies Probe Opens
An autopsy was begun on a Jefferson County convict said to have been whipped shortly before his death. Officials in Birmingham work to determine the cause as the probe continues with the focus on the alleged whipping and related death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Jefferson
Rough outlines of peace plans presented Italy
Paris August 17 Premier Pierre Laval presented to Italy a rough outline of a solution to the Italo Ethiopian dispute. Italian delegate Baron Pompéo Alois filed the plan with Mussolini in Rome for cabinet review. It calls for French and British renunciation of Ethiopian economic privileges in favor of Italy. Italy would receive loans for Ethiopian development and political rights in appointing technical advisers and Ethiopian department heads. Eden agreed to the first provision but awaited cabinet decision on the second and third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pierre Lavalt
Italy
Baron Pompéo Alois
Mussolini
Rome
Ethiopia
Anthony Eden
Raid nets whisky beer and a man arrest
Deputies Kilgore and Walton conducted a raid on a private residence Friday resulting in one arrest and confiscation of eight cases of beer and a quantity of whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilgore
Walton
Will Rogers Quotes and Era Reflections in 1910s Anecdotes
The piece compiles Will Rogers remarks and anecdotes from the early 20th century, noting his humor as well as perceived wisdom. It references his sources in the Daily Press and quotes from figures like President Wilson and Calvin Coolidge, with mentions of Ford, Midnight Follies, and a Governor run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Daily Press
Wilson
Europe
Rogers
New York
Henry Ford
Hollywood
Fe ‘Aeday
Prestvin Coolidge
Calvin Cool
Arizona
Native runs 15 miles for aid after plane crash
An Eskimo aided Post and Rogers in Barrow Alaska after a Wiley Post aircraft crashed into water. A native, notified by excited locals, ran 15 miles through river and shoreline to seek help with 14 crew members aboard. The plane nosedived, rolled over, and sank with no survivors likely. The rescue party approached the wreck in a whale boat and found the twisted remains of the plane and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasringtor
Descrip
Wiley Post
Point Barrow
Alaska
Togan
Etemy Mortion
Barrow
Post
Rogers
Key Sec Coal Bill U K Passed by House in Copper State
The Key section of the Guffey coal stabilization bill was approved by the House. It declares that coal mining has a direct effect on interstate commerce and seeks to place the soft coal industry under government control, urged by President Roosevelt to test constitutional powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Roosevelt
Miss Rogers Sends Sympathy to Wiley Post Family
Miss Rogers expresses sympathy for the Post family following Wiley Post's death. The message honors Post as a notable figure and reflects the sorrow felt in the community.
Wiley Post Abandons Seattle Flight Plans
Oklahoma report notes Wiley Post cancels attempt to fly to Seattle after a fatal crash involving Rogers in Alaska. Local details limited as the article fragment ends with incomplete wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ponga City
Okls
Wiley Post
Rain Not General Over the County
Rain was not general over the county with reports of considerable totals in several places. Observers noted measurable amounts, with some areas seeing about a quarter inch for the period.
Hopson Granted Brief Respite Today
Hopson is granted a brief respite today from the questioning he has undergone in session. The move comes amid ongoing legal proceedings and temporary relief is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopson
Sen
Little Daughter Is Guest of Honor at Family Gathering
Mrs Roy Grissard entertained her young daughter Marjorie Louise as guest of honor with a cheerful party and smiles, according to a brief society item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Grissard
Grimgee
Marjorie Louise
Veteran Pilot Mrs Post at Old Farmhouse
Rogers family plans to leave New York for the Far West today as veteran pilot Mrs Post is reported at the old farmhouse preparing for departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Post
Rogers
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Command
Borah
Ida
Joe Crosson
Nation
Frank Horan
Luclle Lavelie
Buffalo
G-Man
Slayer
U. S
Scarborough
France
England
Eden
Today
Gaetano Polverelli
Mars
Wiley's Homie
Morgan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!