Governor Talmadge Files Suit Challenging Bankhead Cotton Act
Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge leads a suit filed in Macon challenging the Bankhead cotton control act. The petition seeks injunctive relief to halt tax assessments and penalties, claiming the act violates the Fifth and Tenth Amendments and seeks to force compliance. The government must show cause why the injunction should not be granted.
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Macon
Eugene Tye
United States
Bascom Deaver
Talmadge
Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Tory Iy
States District Court
National Administration
Telfair
W. E. Page
Internal Revenue
Georgia
Page
Infant Dies in Hartselle Home
The infant of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnson of Hartselle route two died Friday morning at 9 15 at the family residence. Funeral services were held at the home this morning at 10 conducted by Rev D W Burson of Hartselle with Herring Drinkard and Howell in charge.
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Lloyd Johnson
Hartselle
D. W. Burson
Herring, Drinkard and Howell
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Trading Summary
New York stocks steady with leaders narrowing in dull action. Bonds mixed asy. Curb markets improved while specialties in decline. Cotton barely steady with hedge selling. coffee closed. Chicago firm with bullish crop outlook. corn higher on sympathy. Cattle about steady and hogs nominally steady to ten cents.
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New York
U. S
Chicago
Earhart Sets Record Pace In Bendix Flight Race
Amelia Earhart completed the Bendix race in 13 hours 47 minutes 6.35 seconds to place fifth, with Harding’s average speed at 238.704 mph over 2042 miles. Russell Thaw finished third and Roy Hunt fourth, while Cecil A. Allen died in a crash after leaving Los Angeles as rain halted the program. Eight women pilots prepared for the Amelia Earhart trophy race as the main event on Women’s Day.
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Russell Thaw
New York
Evelyn Thaw
Roy O. Hunt
Oklahoma
Alabama PWA receives six new funding pleas
Six new PWA applications totaling 438820 are forwarded to Washington with priority processing. Town of Akron water works and sewer system $41820 Albertville school building $34000 Eufaula school building $30000 Etowah county Coosa River bridge $163500 Monroe County schools $145454 push total Alabama requests to 39217952.
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PWA
Gelsmer
Montgomery
Washington
Town of
Akron
Ess Board of, Education
Albertville
Eufaula
Etowah County
Coosa
Monroe County
Alabama
Decatur
Geismer
Alabama Public Works Board
Alabama Highway Bridge Commission
Tennessee
Florence
Tuscumbia
Inspection of Rural Route 1 Planned in New Hope
A personal inspection of Rural Route No. 1 in New Hope is planned soon by Congressman A H Carmichael of the Eighth district and Joe Starnes of the Fifth district. Officials of the Rural Improvement Association of Route No. 1 announced the visit. The 24 mile route has become an attractive road corridor in the state due to efforts by 8 Keel Jr carrier of the route and others.
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New Hope
A. H. Carmichael
Joe Starnes
Rural Improvement Association
8. Keel, Jr
Few Seek Codes from Commission
Washington August 31 AP Only two dozen industries formally applied for codes under the federal trade commission which succeeded NRA as code maker. About 112 more have inquiries but await developments. NRA had 450 codes and 200 supplemental agreements.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
NRA
First Test Planned of Guffey Coal Bill
A test case challenge was filed on behalf of a coal company as debate over the Guffey coal bill opens with critics alleging bias. The press notes a push to create a favorable industry group.
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Guffey Coal Bill
Washington
Coal Company
Albany City Merger Sets Uniform Tax Rate
City officials discussed the Albany and Decatur merger tax plan. Judge Grub ruled the pre merge rates stood at one and a half percent in Albany and one percent elsewhere, with a unified rate adopted across the merged area.
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R. T
Sooners
Uae
Scouibes
Albany
Se Council
Euhp
Tur
Grub
Tion
Decatur
Probe of Rates Resumed September 10
Montgomery Ala August 31 president of mission announced today that the probe of rates would be resumed September 10 A recess had been called yesterday after a four day session with no definite date set at that time at the reg of Attorney General Carmichael who said he had arranged for a Baltimore expert to testify for the state next He agreed today to the September 10 date after communicating with the expert and delaying his trip The four days of the hearing this week were spent on cross examination of two witnesses W E Duncan assistant chief accountant and L W Hill inventory and costs engineer of Southern Bell
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Montgomery
Ala
Mission
A. A. Carmichael
Baltimore
W. E. Duncan
L. W. Hill
Southern Bell
Rio Grande Flood Wreaks Heavy Damage Across New Mexico
Flood warnings spread along the Rio Grande from southern New Mexico to El Paso Texas as cloudbursts drenched several cities. In Las Cruces damage was estimated at 500000 dollars amid rising waters and extensive losses.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Rio Grande
New Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Need For Troops Is Being Studied
In Tampa Florida Adjutant General Vivien B Collins ordered a study of the need for troops to prevent bloodshed ahead of the city election day. The state militia is being prepared for possible action if required by authorities and to maintain public order during the election.
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Tampa
Fla
Vivien B. Collins
Ore
Florida National Yard
Spencer Ee
Lize
Labor Day marred by industrial strife across the nation
Across the country Labor Day is shadowed by strikes and threats. Streetcar workers in Nebraska and Iowa began a 268 member stoppage on April 20, Milwaukee area plants face skeleton crews, and unions claim hundreds more are out demanding recognition and higher pay.
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Aha
Neb
Council Bluffs
Owa
Jamaica
Milwaukee
Ar Rapids
Strutwear Knitting Com- 2
Minneapolis
Cmf
Defini
Charleston
Til
Francisco
Sitke
New York
Ans
Seattle
Ing
Dave Beck
Two Found Dead In Miami Apartment
Aug. 31 report from Miami describes the double death in a building owned by Hiner of Scarsdale New York. The two men, one the owner and his manager Fred Nell, were found in a bedroom with a bullet to the back of the head and the other beside, clothing noted as pajamas. Police investigation ongoing with belief it may be a case of self harm.
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Mal
Pia
Har- Hiner, &3
Scarsdale
Fred Nellight
Rows
Diary Clue in Fatal Fire Says Girls Suffered Gas Incident
Police study a diary said to be by Dorothy Denmark 13 and Frances 11 who died in a fire at their Owaberet home. The record notes gas from an open jet awakening Dorothy, who tried to turn it off, as flames engulfed their bedroom. Their father G. Denmark, 36, was injured when a bottle of flammable liquid was thrown in the blaze.
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Miami
Fra
Dorothy Denmark
Frances
C. Coleman
G. Déne
Jewel
Denmark
Sheriff Coleman
Dorothy
Cain
Solana
John Rowland
G. A. Worley
Coleman
Mat Sek Sinat Rowland Mic
Suport Fia
Sie
Principals Form County Association Under Woodruff
Morgan county junior and senior high school principals met County Superintendent Geo T Woodruff and an association was organized with Woodruff acting temporary chairman. Officers named include permanent chairman H C Maner and secretary J C Mattox. A program committee led by Maner and others was appointed. next meeting set for September 28 at 1:00 p m in the county superintendent's office.
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Morgan County
Geo T Woodruff
Woodruff
8. C. Maner
Falkville
J.C. Mattoxcipal
Danville High School
Maner
Butler
Eva High School
W. P. Snuggs
Morgan
County
Leeman
Austinville
Lewis Predicts Roosevelt Victory in National election
Sinclair Lewis, in New York, predicted that if a national election were held now Huey Long and Roosevelt would win. The writer notes Roosevelt's strength as a political prospect while referencing Louisiana figures in the discussion.
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New York
Sinclair Lewis
Huey
Long Louisiana
Roosevelt
Sie
U S Officials Staunchly Favor Neutrality Amid European Crisis
Washington observers and senators from Borah to Bulkley warned against entanglements as Europe faces crisis. They stressed American neutrality, saying citizens would not accept backing war efforts or pulling chestnuts from fires for Britain. The stance reflects a broad desire to stay out of European hostilities despite pressure from leaders and industrial interests.
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Washington
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committees
Johnéon R
United States
England
Bulkley
Ohio
Ethiopia
Europe
Taxes In Effect On Varying Dates In Roosevelts Tax Bill
The new taxes in the $250 million tax bill signed by President Roosevelt go into effect on varying dates. Higher estate taxes apply immediately to estates over $40,000. The estate tax rate is 2 percent on the portion between $40,000 and $50,000 and rises to 70 percent on amounts over $50,000,000.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Roosevelt signs law on neutrality amid Italy Ethiopia tensions
Washington August 31 Secretary Hull deferred comment on how American participation in the Ethiopian conflict might affect U S policy in light of potential war between Italy and the African empire. The text notes mandatory nets to keep the United States out of conflicts and the treaty's international significance.
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Washington
Italy
Ethiopia
Roosevel
Hull
Unclear fragment on Italy submarine actions and fighting wake
Fragmentary report mentions Italy and submarines but lacks coherent details or outcomes. No identifiable persons or organizations beyond general references. Summary cannot reliably extract a standalone news item from this text.
Blood Transfusion Climax Reveals Scion’s Medical Path
A report notes the scion has undergone two blood transfusions in a medical sequence at a clinic. The narrative highlights the escalations and days involved in the treatment timeline.
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Colunm
Cecil Allen
Los Angeles
Allen
Howard
Mee
Grubb
Hugh White
APSC
San Francisco
Continu
J. S
Lewis
U. S. Pole
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