Untermyer Whim Delayed Roosevelt Stock Market Fight
A historic clash between Wall Street and the Stock Market Bill hinged on Sam Untermyer, the veteran battler who Roosevelt hoped would draft the measure. Untermyer’s ego and delays altered the timeline, leaving Roosevelt ready to push the bill after his inauguration but stymied by the sprawling battle he sparked.
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Untermyer
Roosevelt
Bill
Wall Street
Capitol Hill
Sam Untermyer
Unter- Myer
Albany
Sam
New York American
Palm Springs
Calif
Panama Canal
Congress
Charles Taussig
Washington
Panama
Taus
Houston Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Thompson
Untermyer and
Thomp
Insull Bonds Posted as He Faces Fage Trial
Samuel Insull, 74, was held on a 200000 dollar bond by a federal judge and led to jail when unable to post. In Chicago he collapsed at the marshal’s office, saying he had walked more that morning than in months as he awaited custody.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
United States Marshal
Insull
Ingall
Mellon declares overpayment of 1931 income taxes
The known banker Mellon said in a statement last Friday that the government sought to collect 2,000,000 dollars from him for 1931 taxes, but he asserts he actually overpaid that year.
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Mellon
Prime Coats Placed on Joe Wheeler Highway to Hillsboro
Prime coating of tar began today on the Joe Wheeler highway from Fish Pond Branch to Hillsboro with similar work done on other links in Lawrence and Colbert counties. Sections of the road will be opened to traffic as paving cures, and motorists travel at their own risk.
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Joe Wheeler
Fish Pond Branch
Hillsboro
Lawrance
Colbert
Tuscumbia
Legionary Butler P. A. Hine Returns from Tuscaloosa
Butler P. A. Hine of the American Legion has come back from Tuscaloosa after completing official business for the organization.
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Butler P. A. Hine
Tuscaloosa
The
American Legion
Delayed Yale Comic Strip Reaches Daily Post
The Frank Merriwell at Yale comic strip was delayed in the mails but should arrive later this week, allowing publication to resume.
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Frank Merriwell
Yale
Eastern Star Banquet Highlights Grand Officers Visit
Mary Lou Dancy Chapter OES hosted a banquet at Lyons Hotel honoring Grand Matron Ola Carter Grand Conductress Irma Southall and Grand Sentinel Curtis Carter of Alabama. Special guest James A. Buford of Tennessee attended as other officers were recognized. A formal reception dress code and painted centerpieces framed the evening before the grand chapter visit.
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Mary Lou Dancy
Lyons Hotel
Ola. Carter
Irma Southall
Gurtis Carter
Grand Sentinel
Alabama
James A. Buford
Tennessee
Philethea Class Honors Mothers at Central Baptist
The Philethea class of Central Baptist church met in the church parlors at 7 30 for a Mother s Day program. Miss Ann Miller Gamble presided with songs and readings by Irene Robinson Jean Huie Ruth Sivley Evelyn Sivley and Mrs C E Malone plus a devotional led by Rev James Allen Smith and a poem reading by Miss Gamble.
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Philethea
Central Baptist Church
Ann Miller Gamble
Philathea
Irene Robinson
James Allen Smith
Central Baptist
Jean Huie
C. E. Malone
Ruth Sivley
Ruth Johnston
Evelyn Sivley
House Found In June Robles Kidnap Case
Police in Nogales report a house in Sonora may hold June Robles six year old abductee. Officers say they are certain the child is with two men though exact location not disclosed. A search extended across the border as authorities warn of a possible quick return.
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Cananea
Sonora
Mexico
June Robles
Nogales
Ariz
México
Tucson
Serban Jess
Sheriff White
Dixon Followers Call a Meeting
Local Dixon followers announce a countywide meeting at 7 28 in response to ongoing concerns. Officials have not released further details about the agenda or participants.
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DIXON
Borin
Atlas Dixon
Insull Rise and Fall Debuts in Dramatic Chronicle
A dramatic narrative traces the rise of American utilities magnate Samuel Insull from peak power to dramatic decline. The piece outlines a life of vast expansion, public adulation, and subsequent collapse amid financial pressures and political scrutiny.
Salinas letters discuss debt and upcoming rodeo
In Salinas Gal on May 7 a letter notes the wild west rodeo in July and free admission. The writer recalls a Sunday trip of 40 or 50 miles, mentions cat and mortgages, and predicts a national shift toward debt while urging letting debtors worry.
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Salinas
Gal
Fred Stone
Tlo
U. S
Decatur High Senior Class Presents Lookin’ Lovely Friday
The Decatur high school senior class will stage a three act comedy Lookin’ Lovely at Riverside Auditorium Friday at 8:00 pm. Proceeds benefit the Flint tubercular sanitorium. Cast includes Katherine Harvey, Winnie Bordine, Frank Kirby, Lois Powers, Estelle Hendrix, Jim Dugan, Roy Gosline, Donald Branum, Mahlon Thomason and others under director Mrs. W J Brown.
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Decatur High School
Riverside Auditorium
Flint
W. J. Brown
Persimmon
Katherine Harvey
Winnie Bordine
Eleanor Harley
Mahlon Thomason
Amerilla
Louis Hoff
Estelle Hendrix
Alice Kendall
Golden
Delegates Leave for Episcopal Convention in Demopolis
Representatives from St. John's Episcopal church depart for Demopolis Alabama to attend the 103rd Episcopal convention in session May 8 to 10 led by J Irvin Mitchell Col W B Edmundson and Rev Peter M Dennis.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Demopolis
Ala
The
Episcopal Church
J. Irvin Mitchell
Col
W. B. Edmundson
Peter M. Dennis
Mrs. Thomas Pointers Returns To New Albany
Mrs Thomas Pointers has returned to New Albany Indiana after visiting her mother Mrs J E B Bacon.
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Thomas’ Pointer
New Albany
Ind
J. EB Bacon
Johnson Hesitant Over Telecommunication Code
General Johnson said he may be forced to impose a code on the communications industry but would prefer to avoid it. The NRA yesterday released a draft code for the unwilling telegraph industry and Johnson promised a hearing and standard administrative review.
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NRA
Johnson
Senate Debates Regulating Stock Exchanges In Congress
In Washington on May 8 the Senate continued discussion over who should regulate stock exchanges. The question contrasted FTC oversight with a potential new, separate regulatory board for securities.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Dr. W. A. Rickles dies at 62 in Decatur
Dr. W. A. Rickles, 62, a beloved Decatur dentist, died at home on Monday after a short illness. Funeral at Central Methodist Church Wednesday at 4 pm with three pastors. interment at Citi cemetery. Survived by son W. H. Rickles of Marshall Texas, two grandchildren, brother Dr. J. A. Rickles of Eagle Pass, Texas, and sister Mrs. Angeline Hardin of Jasper. The Central Methodist board of stewards serves as pallbearers. Knights Templar at graveside. All city dental offices to close during funeral. Rickles long active in church and civic life.
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W. A. Rickles
Jackson Street
Central Methodist Church
Iran P. Hawkins
Jas. D. Hunter
W. P. McGlawn
Citi Cemetery
W. H. Rickles
Marshall
Texas
J. A. Rickles
Eagle Pass
Angeline Hardin
Jasper
Stewards
The
C. W. Matthews
Bryan McAfee
D. W. Speake
J. B. Leeman
H. O. Troup
Oscar Napps
R. F. Warren
Joe Snead
Robert Gray
W. H. Durham
Arthur Hart
Raymond Britain
J. D. Ligon
B. Burr
Knights Templar
Dr. Rickles
Decatur
Blountsville
Alabama Dental Association
Morgan County
To Present Play Again This Evening Acceding to Requests
Due to many requests the popular comedy Everybody's Getting Married will be presented again this evening. The repeat performance seeks to satisfy audience demand for the stage hit.
Bombings and shootings hit Walker and Jefferson counties
In a wave of terrorism early today and last night, three men were shot and property damaged as dynamite struck Coal Valley. Henry Whip of Raimund mines Republic Steel was severely wounded. Rich Foster of Tennessee Coal and Iron was hurt. James Austin, a Black miner, was ambushed while returning home from Hast Thames plant. One more man was shot in Walker County and taken to T C I Hospital.
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Birmingham
Ala
Walker and Jefferson
Counties
Henry Whip
Raimund
Republic Steel
Rich Foster
Tennessee Coal and Iron
James Austin
Hast Thames
Coal Valley
Walker County
T. C. I. Hospital
President Proposes Silver Plan With Nationalization Basis
The plan outlines nationalization of 1 and 25 percent silver bases for the monetary system. Indications suggest lawmakers may soon act as understanding of the program nears completion.
Raymond Busler to Perform at Country Club Dance
Raymond Busler will play again at the Country Club Friday evening from 10 to 2 as a big attendance is anticipated.
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Raymond Busler
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