Women from many nations begin third triennial convention in Washington
Rural housewives from numerous countries assemble in Washington for the third triennial conference led by Mrs Alfred Watt of Canada. Sessions stress exchange of experience, exhibits, and open houses at federal agencies. Delegates discuss quilting, coastal retreats, maternal health, and rural youth programs.
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URAL
Washington
Alfred Watt
Canada
Vienna
Stockholm
Hull
Wallace
Mra
Frank Hn D. Roosevelt
Federated Women's Institute
East Africa
Women’s League
Supreme Court strikes down New York wage law for women and minors
The U S Supreme Court declares New York minimum wage law unconstitutional for women and minors, finding it conflicts with the fourteenth amendment by violating freedom of contract. Justice Butler writes the majority, with Justices Van Devanter McReynolds Sutherland Roberts in agreement. Chief Justice Hughes and Justices Stone Brandeis and Cardozo dissent. Several states have comparable statutes.
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York State
United States Supreme Court
Butler
van Devanter
McReynolds
Sutherland and Roberts
Hughes
Stone, Brandeis
Cardozo
Seattle man seeks guns and warrants in hotel plot
Zioncheck, a Seattle native, was hospitalized after a day of erratic acts including attempts to see the President, request machine guns, and obtain a warrant to arrest Vice President Garner amid beliefs about his wife’s whereabouts. Authorities concluded his mental condition required investigation.
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Zionchecek
Seattle
Wash
Washington Mall
Garner
Rift in AFL unions tests two major paths for labor
Report outlines a possible suspension of the IIE of the AFL’s largest federation group amid a looming clash between craft unionists led by William Green and industrial unionists backing John L. Lewis. It notes the potential expulsion at the next convention if a two thirds vote is achieved.
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American Federation of Labor
William Green
John L. Lewis
United Mines Workers
Green
Lewis
Moley Warns Roosevelt Faces Radical Risks to Moderation
Raymond Moley, once a leading brain trust figure, warned at a National Economy League speech in New York that radicals within the Democratic Party threaten Roosevelt and the system he sought to reform. He cited political mobilization of relief agencies, extensive muckraking, and overemphasis on ideology over competent administration as dangers, warning of rising costs of relief.
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Roosevelt
Democratic Party
National Economy League
New York
Doctor Moley
Congress
Louisiana
High Court
Joseph I. Guffey
Guffey
J. Hamilton Lewis
Burton K. Wheeler
United Mine Workers
Frances Perking
Civil Service Commission
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Norris
Germany Celebrates Revived Navy With Kiel Monument Dedication
Germany marked the revival of its navy with maneuvers and ceremonies in Kiel. Hitler viewed the flag atop Grille as Adm Raeder and Adm von Prother paid tribute to the Battle of Jutland heroes, while thousands of sailors and colonial troops gathered.
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Germany
Kiel
Jutland
Hitler
Raeder
Wolf
von Prother
Labor unrest spreads across states amid wage strikes
In many states acne and farms in 15 states and across the Union faced labor troubles as intermediaries tried to settle disputes. Union leaders claimed 30,000 to 45,000 strikers were out, while employers disputed the numbers. At Remington Rand six plants were affected after a walkout at Syracuse New York, with unions stating 6,000 workers in New York Oklahoma and Connecticut plants were involved.
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Organized Labor
Remington Rand, Inc
Syracuse
N. Y
New York
Okland
Roosevelt policy faces tests on sugar silver and civil service
Washington chiefs push ahead on bills despite roadblocks from court rulings. The piece surveys sugar quotas for Louisiana, silver policy costs, tugwell resettlement costs, and civil service moves affecting emergency workers as election pressures rise.
Origin of the Jig Saw Traced to Ancient Mosaic Practice
The origin of the jig saw remains shrouded in mystery though it may be very ancient. Some say Roman emperors and nobles spent leisure hours fitting colorful marble pieces into a mosaic, suggesting the jig saw’s birth from this craft.
Archery Writer Emerges in New York Times Spotlight
A feature highlights a writer who covers archery for the New York Times. The piece traces their path into journalism, notes notable shoots and competitions, and signals influence in sports media circles.
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New York Times
Dress pattern 5538 for young children with crochet
The notice promotes crochet dress pattern 5538 for sizes 4 6 and 8. It highlights a dainty frock with a yoke mesh sleeve collar and simple all over pattern. Illustrations and stitch details are provided along with material requirements. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept 250 W Fourteenth St New York NY.
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Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
N. Y
First Coins Dated 700 B C Gold Silver Mixture
The world's first coins appeared in Lydia around 700 B C. using electrum, a natural gold and silver alloy. Notable early pieces include the Pine Tree shilling minted in Boston in 1652 and the Spanish American pieces of eight.
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B. C
Lydia
Asia Minor
Boston
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