Dillinger Gang Death Toll in Illinois Pit Discovery
The Dillinger mob faced a fatal defeat as three federal agents died in the long pursuit. The bodies, including John Hamilton who was labeled brains, were linked to the 1934 siege era actions with discoveries after 15 months. The grim tally recalls the Barrington and Little Bohemia confrontations.
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Dillinger
Illinois
John Hamilton
Hamilton
Dillinger Gang
Samuel P. Cowley
Hermann E. Hollis
Nelson
John Paul Chase
Barrington
Ill
W. Carter Baum
Little Bohemia
Wis
Jesse Larber
Lima
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Relief
Don’t let malaria disrupt your life trust Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It combines tasteless quinine and iron to kill malaria in the blood fortify the system and ward off future attacks. Take one at first sign or regularly during the malaria season.
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Girove
Grove
Horizontal and Vertical Word Puzzle From Monastery Clues
A mixed word puzzle item lists horizontal and vertical clues including terms like Monastery cells Army corps and folding bed with various related word hints. Readers are guided to solve for crossword style answers across numbered slots and related crossword clues.
Senate Debate Rules Sparks Historic Opposition
Dialogue centers on limits to debate and the risk of filibusters. The discussion argues that even with current rules a single senator could block adjournment without a set date, challenging the move toward restricted debate.
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Senate
Filibuster Time Limits Debated Since 1840
The piece notes long standing talks on limiting Senate debate and the belief that the Senate is the last forum for unlimited debate. It mentions a single exception and hints at efforts to curb filibusters, with no action taken to date.
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Senate
Chamber
White Maintains Over 10 000 Lead in Mississippi Governor Race
Hugh L. White of Columbia leads over Paul B. Johnson with 181 902 to 171 152 votes from 1 640 of 1 651 precincts in unofficial returns. The campaign featured attacks involving Huey P. Long and Bilbo with Bilbo campaigning for White. White advances to the November election.
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White
Johnson
le Theo G. Bilbo
Miss
Huey P. Long
Bilbo
Long
Mississippi
Dillinger gang downfall outlined by Hoover in 1930s case
J Edgar Hoover notes the Dillinger gang's decline after departures of Dillinger and key henchmen. He cites that six or so men were killed or jailed, with Baby Face Nelson Lester Gillis among the dead, and Hamilton’s faction described as dangerous. Hoover says the gang operated with studied precision before the 1934 bank heists.
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Dillinger
Lester J. Gillis
Baby Face
Nelson
Barrington
Homer van Meeter
St. Paul
Minn
Chicago
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau
Crook
and Gang
Hamilton
Hoover
Minister Hugh B Grant Meets President Roosevelt
Hugh B Grant of Alabama newly appointed minister to Albania called on President Roosevelt to pay respects. He sails for his post next month.
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Washington
Hugh
Grant
Ala
Albania
Roosevelt
Flying Trio Receives Likely Last Display as Unit
The Army stunt team known as The Flying Trapeze heads to Cleveland for what likely will be their final air race appearance. Sergeants J H Williamson and William C McDonald Jr were denied commissions as lieutenants this summer and plan to surrender chevrons for civilian work. Major Claire Chenault leads the trio, which left Maxwell Field for the national air races.
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Montgomery
Ala
Army
Cleveland
J. H. Williamson
William C. McDonald, Jr
Air Corps Board
Claire Chenault
Maxwell Field
Williamson
McDonald
Talmadge Trains For Next Campaign
Atlanta reports Governor Eugene Talmadge now sharpens his political skills for 1936. He claims to have shed 25 pounds by cutting sweets and vows he is “getting down to hard muscles” as he prepares for national campaign work against the Roosevelt administration.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Roosevelt
Talmadge
Pocket Picked Wallet Recovered After Track Accident
George Dandre, a 34 year old from Brooklyn, suffered a fractured leg in a race track accident near Lancaster. While en route to the hospital, he discovered his pocketbook was missing and sought help. the wallet was later found in the pan beneath the engine of the racer that struck him, cash intact.
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Lancaster
George Dandre
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hell and Maria Dawes Turns 70
Charles Gates Dawes marks his 70th birthday on August 27 while largely retired from public service. He now concentrates on Chicago banking, after a career that included purchasing agent in France, vice presidency, ambassador to Britain, and head of the RFC.
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Charles Gates Dawes
Chicago
U. S. Army
France
Britain
RFC
Congressional Investigating Committee
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